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Newspaper

Clare Sentinel

Location

Clare, Michigan, United States of America

Date

Mar 08, 1940

Page

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Miss Mary Teale Dies After Sunday Car Crash

Miss Mary Teale 28 of Clare died at 2 30 a m Tuesday at McArthur Strange hospital Mt Pleasant from injuries in a Sunday morning automobile wreck on US 27 two and one half miles north of Mt Pleasant. Russell Lawler 24 of Derwin lost control of his car which rolled over several times. Teale suffered severe concussion scalp lacerations multiple fractures and shock. Lawler escaped with a deep laceration to the left leg. Funeral services will be held Friday at Clare Methodist church at 2 p m with Rev M R Honderich officiating. interment in Cherry Grove cemetery.

Mary Teale Clare McArthur- Strange Mt. Pleasant Russell Lawler Derwin Miss Teale Us-27 Lawler Hotel Doherty

Initiation Ceremony Held by Mt Pleasant Unit at Clare Meeting

Four candidates received the American Legion Auxiliary Initiation at Clare Community Building with Mt Pleasant officers in charge. Viva Howard Elizabeth Thilly Barbara Loomis and Martha Ann Parent were initiated as Junior members. District President Nell Willey spoke of upcoming district events and a Lansing meeting report.

Walter H. Larman American Legion Auxiliary Mt. Pleasant Clare Community Building Alice Loomis Clare Viva Howard Elizabeth Thilly Lake George Barbara Loomis Martha Ann Parent Legion Nell Willey Coleman Department Lansing Phyllis Ann Sherwood Romaine Perry Adelaide OC. Wylie American Légion Auxiliary God and Country

Clare High School Glee Club Tickets For Enchanted Isle

Clare High School glee club members will sell tickets Saturday at downtown stores for the operetta Enchanted Isle to be staged Wednesday March 13 at 8:00 PM in the high school auditorium. The music and drama departments promise high quality entertainment.

Clare High School

Walter H. Larman Post Easter Ball Planned in Clare

The Executive Committee of Walter H. Larman Post No. 128 American Legion met in Clare City Hall to plan the Easter Ball on Tuesday March 26 at Clare City Hall Auditorium. The Clare High School Orchestra The Star Dusters will provide music. Tickets cost fifty cents per couple and twenty five cents for extra ladies.

Walter H. Larman American Legion Clare City Hall John W. Dunlop Post Clare Clare High School Star Dusters Legionnaires Dunlop

Alaskan Movie Show Delights Mt. Vernon Grange

Mt. Vernon Grange members and guests viewed four reels from publisher Philip T. Rich detailing Alaska from the panhandle cities to the Seward to Fairbanks trip. Highlights include Sitka Skagway Ketchikan Juneau totem poles the White Pass route Mt McKinley and Mt Alaska placer mining.

Mt. Vernon Grange Grange Hall Philip T. Rich Midland Daily News My. Rich Alaska Panhandle Ketchikan Sitka Skagway Juneau Rich Michigan Fairbanks Columbia Glacier Mr. Rich

Local man earns commercial pilot license with 600 flying hours

Courtney Bauer passed the Civil Aeronautical examination to receive his commercial pilot license. A Clare High School 1933 graduate, he began flying in 1936, bought a Taylor Cub, and on July 15, 1987 became Clare County's first licensed pilot with a Limited Commercial license. He now holds over 600 flying hours across the eastern United States from Sault Ste Marie to Miami.

Courtney Bauer Bauer Clare High School Clare County Bis Credit United States Sailt Ste Marie Miami Florida

Townsend Club Assembly at Grant Hall Wednesday

A Townsend meeting will be held at Grant Town Hall on Wednesday March 13 to organize a club. Ira Brinker will be there to explain the program. All are invited to attend.

Townsend Club Grant Hall Townsend Grant Town Hall Ira Brinker

Wells Progress in Redding and Wise Townships

In Clare county’s Redding oil field no new completions were recorded this week. J W Wicklund Development tests the Fell No 1 well while Pure Oil advances two projects near completion. Wicklund’s No 2 Fell heads toward Dundee, Pure Oil No 2 S gulf and No A-2 Austin near Dundee horizon. Two Pure wells were plugged and abandoned after failing to produce commercially. In Wise Township Cities Service Oil accelerated production on two wells after a second acid shot.

Clare County Redding J. W Wicklund Development Company Pure Oil Company Wicklund Pure York Johnston Wise Township Cities Service Oil Company Wise Township

Fifth Annual Boxing Show at Local High School

Plans are under way for the Fifth Annual Boxing show to be held at the high school on March 14 18 and 20. Twenty seven rounds each night across three classes and prizes include the Charles Strange trophies for skill. Erwin Bates and Coach Brown supervise daily workouts as fan interest grows. Admission is 10 20 and 30 cents.

Charles Strange Erwin Bates Brown

Kiwanis Musical Program Delights Clare Club

The Clare Kiwanis Club held a 6:30 dinner meeting at Hotel Doherty featuring Frank Sage on vibraphone and the Central State Teachers College quartet performing popular and classical numbers. Members discussed attending the Kiwanis International Convention in Minneapolis and the State Kiwanis Bowling Tournament in Lansing.

Clare Kiwanis Club Doherty Frank Sage Central State Teachers College Quartet Andrews Sisters of Radio Fame Margaret Bush Lucile Powers Elizabeth Bush Lucille Barnes Gayla Herrick DPD Kennedy Harry Webbrly Club Music Committee Minneapolis

Clare Rod and Gun Club to Elect Officers Wednesday

The Glare Rod and Gun Club meets at Clute's Garage Wednesday evening March 18 at 7 30 for election of officers. Plans for the April banquet and other business will be discussed. All interested in conservation hunting or fishing are urged to attend.

Glare Rod and Gun Club Clute

Clare Chamber of Commerce Farmers Night slated for March 19

The annual Farmers Night occurs at Clare City Hall auditorium on Tuesday March 19 with Secretary Dale Kennedy in charge. Jay Hansen and Omer Parent handle farmer ticket distribution while the St Cecilia's ladies provide dinner at 6 45 pm.

Clare Chamber of Commerce Clare City Hall Dale Kennedy John, Doherty al Crum Howard Jones Jay C. Hansen Clare High School Omer Ladies of St. Cecilia’s Church City Hall Chamber of Commerce Sentinel

Mrs Uriah Colosky dies at home near Lake

Mrs Lottie Ferguson Colosky died February 26 1940 at age sixty three after migrating from Canada to Bay City then Brinton. She married Uriah S Colosky in 1892 and left a husband six children two of whom died earlier. Funeral services were held at Gilmore Church of Christ with interment in Gilmore cemetery.

Uriah S. Colosky Lake Lottie Ferguson Canada Lake Michigan Bay City Brinton Lester Manes August Staylor Dolph L Centerline John and Riley Lansing Gertie Roussin Ludington Mable

Isabella Pomona Grange meeting with Mt. Vernon Grange

Isabella Pomona and Mt. Vernon Grange will meet Wednesday evening March 13 to gather all county Grangers. A potluck supper will be served. Nellie B. White secretary.

Isabella Pomona Mt. Vernon Grange

Vernon Hill Column Dropped From City Briefs

The Clare city editors announce the Vernon Hill column will be discontinued in City Briefs due to many Vernon Hill residents living within the city limits and shared interests with the rest of the town.

Vernon Hill Clare

Series of Auto Accidents Over Weekend

Slippery highways and apparent carelessness caused a string of traffic accidents this weekend. Leo Hampton lost control on the road south of Haughton Lake around 6 15 PM Thursday, crashing a borrowed Deluxe Tudor Ford. five stitches were needed for his lip at Clare County General Hospital. A second collision occurred on McEwan Street at 8 55 PM Friday when Donald McDonald and Frank Walters vehicle collided after McDonald signaled a left turn into West Wheat on avenue.

Haughton Lake Leo Hampton Leo Allen Crum Clare County General Hospital Bernie F. Hampton Harrison Donald McDonald Alma McEwan Street West Wheaton Avenue Frank Walters McEwan McDonald

Gilbert Howard Passes Away in Lansing

Relatives and friends mourn Gilbert Howard who died at St. Lawrence hospital in Lansing at 9:00 a.m. after a six week illness. He had lived in Clare for 51 years and was to be laid to rest Sunday at 2:00 p.m. at the Clare Methodist Church with Rev. James Rogers officiating, followed by burial in Cherry Grove cemetery. A life sketch will be published next week.

Gilbert Howard St. Lawrence Hospital Lansing Howard Clare James Rogers Cherry Grove

Enchanted Isle to Be Presented by School Glee Clubs

The high school glee clubs plan an operetta titled Enchanted Isle based on Chopin life and Mallorca episodes. Ira B H Wilson created the piece from Chopin music. Performance set for Wednesday March 13 at 8:00 in the high school auditorium.

Frederick Chopin Paris Chopin Mallorca Ira B H. Wilson Enchanted Isle

Fish Supper by Rebekahs at IOOF Hall

The Rebekahs host a fish supper at the IOOF Hall on Friday evening March 15 starting at 6 30. Menu includes fish mashed potatoes salad relish roll pie and coffee.

Rebekahs I. O. O. F. Hall

Good Literature Club to Stage One-Act Plays

The Clare Good Literature Club hosts an evening of one act plays and music Tuesday March 19 at 6 00 PM in the Clare high school auditorium. Fourth graders under Miss Sheldon perform Life in a Castle a shadow play. The Teeth of the Gift Horse follows with four club members and drafted husbands. Elmer closes with a high school cast and teachers. Public welcome with no admission.

Clare High School Clare Good Literature Club Sheldon Tayer Elmer Sentinel

Ten District Democrats Meet at Local Hotel in Clare

The 10th Congressional District Democrats held a luncheon and business session at Hotel Doherty in Clare with eighty officials present. Speakers highlighted district campaigns and the State Democrat newspaper, with plans for future action and Gladwin as the next meeting site.

Doherty Clare Lavina Masselink Big Rapids Clara Sargent West Branch Tom McNamara Pleasant J. B. Doherty Democrat State Gentral Committee Tenth America Our Father Patty Hail Hall Patty Hall Democratic Party 10Th Congressional District Holmes Lansing Democrat Michigan

Rev Chas Kleinhardt to Fill Elm Grove Pulpit Sunday

Rev Chas Kleinhardt will preach at Elm Grove church at 11 20 Sunday morning after Sunday school. His topic The Unparalleled grace of God suits Lent season. He invites many friends to attend and will preach at Arthur town hall at 8 00 Sunday evening. He plans to assist Rev Honderich in upcoming meetings. watch for announcements.

Chas. Kleinhardt Elm Grove Church Elm Grove Arthur Town Hall Kleinhardt Honderich

Republican candidate for Third Ward Supervisor nomination

John R Hail announces his candidacy for the Republican nomination for Third Ward Supervisor to be voted on next Tuesday evening and asks for voters' support.

Third Ward John R

Clare District MEA Meets at Lake Last Week

A Clare County district meeting of the Michigan Educational Association drew about sixty rural and city teachers to the Lake school building on February 27. County official Helen Hether led the program with Martha Pauley and Esther Richter assisted, featuring hat exchanges, prize contests, birthday group plays, and a mid high supper. The next MEA gathering is planned for Harrison in April with Hether conducting the county institute.

Clare County Michigan Educational Association Lake School Attendante Helen Hether Byron Glengenning Martha Pauley Marguerite Lower Esther Richter Paul Lowrey Clare Ray Rosevear Harrison

County Teachers At Music Meetings February 26 and 27

The Clare county rural teachers met in Harrison and Clare on February 26 and 27 with Miss Mabel Olive Miles of Michigan State College. Five school rhythm bands from Harwood Colonville Brugh College McKinley and Dover performed commendably. Instruments were home made showcasing craft. Pupils will visit Clare high school for a future performance and demonstrations. Costume patterns were shared for spring festival folk games. costumes will be handmade and reused in future county festivals.

Clare County Harrison and Clare Mabel Olive Miles Music Extension Department Michigan State College Harwood Vic Roundtree Colonville Robbins Brugh College Grace Rinehart McKinley Helen Wilde Dover Belle Deller Clare Sehool Clare High School Miles

Final Scores of Bridge Tournament at Hotel Doherty

The six week bridge tournament at the Hotel Doherty closed on Wednesday, March 6, with close scores and sportsmanship. Winners were Mrs. G C Neff and Mrs John Keschman scoring 43 790. Second place went to Mrs Ed Johnston and Mrs A J Doherty with 39 460. Third to Mrs Jay Green and Geo Johnson with 34 290. Fourth to Mrs Delmar Adame and Mrs Harold Forsberg with 37 880. Fifth to Mrs L W Jakssi and Geo Stanfield with 37 638. Sixth to Mrs G B Wood and Willard Bicknell with 37 100.

Doherty GC. B. Neff John Keschman Ed. Johnston A. J. Doherty Jay Green Mize Geo. Johnson Delmar Adame Harokd Forsberg L. W. Jackssi Geo Stanfield G. B. Wood Willard Bicknell

Butcher cattle wanted at Young and Feighnéer Market

Classified brief announces cattle slaughter stock sought by Young and Feighnéer Meat Market. Requests requests for grade beef and steers suitable for market. Contact details unavailable in readable text.

Young & Feighnéer Meat Market Ste

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Legion Auxiliary Thrill Grangers Mt. Vernon Currie Farm Vernon Township Redding Township Chas Kiwanis Smedley Ned Lilly Harold Stinsom Harold Knight Mr. Larson Hunie Brown Farwell Russell Glass Jack Hall Haster Ady Clare Rod and Gun OFC U.S. Colosky Gilmore Church of Christ Isabella Pomona Grange Nellie B. White The Good Literature Club State Central Committee Campagn Gladwin
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