Seventh District Odd Fellows 10 Meet at West Branch
Clare Lodge No 33 I O O F plans to attend the Seventh District Association meeting at West Branch on March 22. Delegates Frank Mitchell Ernest C Irwin and James Irwin selected. Clare Lodge to open the evening session with a 6 o clock supper. District includes Arenac Clare Gladwin Iosco Oxeman counties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clare Lodge
Seventh District Association
West Branch
Frank Mitchell
Ernest C. Irwin
James Irwin
Arenac
Clare
Gladwin
Iosco
Oxeman
Alexanderh. Wylie
Weekend Series of Auto Accidents Reported
Multiple crashes occurred over the weekend with two injuries. George Cooper of Arthur township sustained spine and body injuries at Krells Corners while Hart Cradit of Hatton township escaped with bruises. Tim Cotter of the city suffered facial injuries and chest trauma in a second collision with Frank Dalton of Vernon township.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Cooper
Arthur Township
Krell's Corners
Clare
Cooper
Hart Cradit
Hatton Township
Fowler Orchards
G. Slattery
Tim Cotter
Here
Frank Dalton
Vernon Township
Cotter
Clare County Taxpayers Meet at Greenwood Hall Tuesday
The Clare County Taxpayer's Association will hold a meeting at Greenwood Town Hall on Tuesday evening March 12 at 8 30. Harry Carter of Cheboygan will speak about tax burdens and potential actions. A nominating committee may be appointed and a pot luck lunch will follow, bring your own dishes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clare County
Taxpayer’s Association
Greenwood Town Hall
Harry Carter
Cheboygan
Carter
Flint
Michigan
Clare Methodists Attend Advance Meeting at Grand Rapids
Clare Methodist delegates including Rev. Jas. A. Rogers and Jay Bellinger attend the Methodist Advance meeting at Trinity Church in Grand Rapids. Local members Mrs. Donald Holbrook Mrs. Jay Bellinger Mrs. Harl Sternaman and others join for the day and evening events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clare Methodists
Grand Rapids Church
Clare Methodist Church
Grand Rapids
Trinity Church
Clare Church
Jas. A. Rogers
Jay Bellinger
Theo, Wallington
Maxins Sowle
Donald Holbrook
Harl Sternaman
John Empey
Reva Maxwell
Loss figure corrected for Sutton fire overvaluation
The fire at the James O. Sutton property caused damages between four thousand five hundred and five thousand dollars, corrected from an earlier estimate of three thousand dollars reported in last week’s Sentinel due to a misunderstanding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James. O. Sutton
Sentinel
Ivy Platts Gift and Flower Stop Ad
Special for Saturday gift and flower shop offered at ten cents during limited sale, name Ivy Platts displayed in a compact advertisement with promotional emphasis and duration indicated by the phrase while they last.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ivy Platts
Adyr
Townsend Club Meeting Draws Twenty Five Attendees
The Clare Townsend club met Thursday evening with twenty five present. Kyle McKinnon read two poems by Edgar Cuest Ira Richmond gave a reading and G D Harvey spoke. Lunch followed. Next meeting is March 44 at the Ira Richmond Building with several members in charge and a fish pond pie social planned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clare Townsend Club
Kyle McKinnon
Edgar Cuest
Ira Richmond
G. D. Harvey
Minnie Wilkie
D. Harvey
I. Richmond
van Kleek
D. W. Osborn
C. D. Harvey Low
Edith Jenkins
Funeral Services Held for Mrs. Chas Ciliax Last Week
Violetta Harvey born 1877 in Gratiot County passed away February 24 at the Clare farm home at age 63 years 7 months 5 days. She married Phillip Mavis in 1891 and later Charles Ciliax in 1916. Surviving are husband six children 25 grandchildren and several siblings. Funeral at Brown Corners Church February 28 with interment Maple Grove Cemetery Harrison.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Violetta Harvey
Gratiot County
Phillip
Laura Harvey
Clare
Clare County
Phillip Mavis
Lena Flemive
Flint
Laura Boots
Tuscola
Mary Miller
Margaret Mickie
Karl Mavis
Anita Mavis
Onaway
Harvey Homestead
Howling Lake
Arthur Township
Charles Ciliax
Detroit
Frank Hudson
Ralph Harvey
Brown Corners
Charles Kleinhardt
Pillsbury
Herman Rank
Maple Grove
Harrison
Ernest Kleinhardt Sr
Dorothy
Ernie Kleinhardt Jr
Will Mavis
Phillip Goody
Fleming
Gladwin
Louis Mavis
Duff Herbert
J. W. Reynolds
Mary McKie
C. BE. Ray
Therese Ray
Bay City
Harvey Anderson
Jesse Allen
City Treasurer Reports Favorable Tax Collections
City Treasurer Jessie Gibbs reports taxes collected up to March 1 totaling 47919.81. The collection compares favorably to a 56582.65 tax assessment and is higher than many past years. Of the amount, 584.53 are collection fees and the balance goes to funded accounts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jessie Gibbs
Gibbs
Interesting Bits of News from Hither and Yon
Herbert Pelton of Isabella County was sentenced to twenty days in Clare County Jail in a justice court before Kyle McKinnon on February 24. He was stricken with appendicitis Saturday and rushed to Mt. Pleasant General Hospital. Gerald Campbell, 18, of Gladwin County is serving six days in Clare County Jail on petty larceny charges after arraignment before Justice Kyle McKinnon. he allegedly stole $6.09 from L. G. McCready.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herbert Pelton
Isabella County
Clare County
Kyle McKinnon
Clare
General Hospital
Mt. Pleasant
Gerald Campbell
Gladwin County
Campbell
L. G. McCready
Tenth Dist Legion Meeting at Coleman Thursday March 14
Approximately fourteen counties will send members to the Tenth District American Legion and Auxiliary gathering in Coleman on March 14. Legion District Commander Conrad Walker and Auxiliary District President Neil Willey will lead sessions starting at six, with a banquet at seven thirty featuring speakers Leslie Kefgem Everett De Ryke and Joan Danhof. Dancing will close the evening and transport assistance will be arranged for members needing rides.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Legion and
American Legion Auxiliary
Coleman
the Legion
Coleman Legion Hall
Conrad Walker
Clare
Neil Willey
National Americanism
The
Legion
Leslie P. Kefgem
Bay City
Everett de Ryke
Milan
Joan Danhof
Zeeland
Dunlop
Alice Loomis
Wells in two fields near completion in isolation
Several wells in two fields near completion with Isabella projects receiving 3000 gallon doses before production. No. 2 McNerney near section 21-16n-3w produced 257 barrels in 24 hours. No. 2 Ramey near section 28 showed 192 barrels potential after acidification. Gulf Refining, Cities Service, and others advance drillings while one rig faced a sharp setback at No. 2 Russell. Preparations begin for a Currie farm test in Vernon Township.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McNerney
Ramey
Cities Service
Dundee
Allen
J. W. Wicklund Development Company
Busch
R. W. Reading
Nwse
Gulf Refining Company
Russell
Alaska Motion Picture Thrills Grangers For Monday Event
The 1114 Grangers and guests enjoyed an Alaska film showing with scenes of moose caribou and mountain sheep. Mr Rich described Alaska's size and riches from fisheries and gold mining, noting its vast wildlife and scenery. A pot luck supper followed the presentation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rich
Alaska
United States
Panhandle
Georgia
Aleutian Islands
Pacific Ocean
Russia
Mt Pleasant Unit Initiation Marks Clare Meeting
Mt Pleas ant members praised for conducting the initiation ceremony at Clare meeting. Alexander B Wylie Tenth District Americanism Chairman spoke on post size Americanism work. After adjournment refreshments were served by Mary Ireland Ruth Parent Adelaide C Wylie and others. Fifteen Mt Pleasant members attended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mt. Pleasant
Legion
Alexander B. Wylie
Alice Loomis
Clare
Mr. Pleasant
Legion Rooms
Mary Ireland
Ruth Parent
Adelaide C. Wylie
Hilda Tibbits
Elma Clute
Lucille Creguer
Belva Jackson
Resolution of Respect for Brother in Odd Fellows Lodge
The Far well Lodge No. 210 I O O F mourns a long faithful member of forty one years who served the afflicted and brightened dark souls. The lodge votes to drape its charter for thirty days and send condolences to the family with a copy of these resolutions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Citizens State Bank of
Clare
Farwell Lodge No
Registration Notice for Clare Michigan Elections 1940
City Clerk Alex McKinnon announces registration rules for the April 1 1940 elections in Clare Michigan. Voting residents may register on business days until March 23 1940, except Sundays and holidays, with no registrations during the period between the second Saturday before an election and election day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clare
Michigan
Alex McKinnon
Grant Township Republican Caucus Announcement
The Republicans of Grant township will meet in caucus at the town hall Tuesday March 12 at 2 00 pm to nominate candidates for township officers and address other business prior to the April 1 election. By Order of Committee S A Dawson Township Clerk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grant Township
S. A. Dawson
Card of Thanks for Mrs. Lottie Colosky
The family of Mrs. Lottie Colosky thanks friends and neighbors for floral offerings and sympathy after her passing. They express gratitude to J S Penick for the sermon and to Thurston for hymns, noting a precious one is gone and a place remains vacant. U S Colosky and family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lottie Colosky
J. S. Penick
Thurston
U. S. Colosky
Wise Township Republican Caucus Notice 1940
Notice announces a Republican Township Caucus to nominate candidates for township officers in Wise Township Isabella County Michigan. The meeting will be held at the township hall on Monday March 11 1940 at 2 00 oclock p m and may transact other proper business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wise
Isabella
Michigan
Vernon Union Caucus Set For March 11 Nomination
A union caucus for Vernon town ship will be held at the town hall on Monday March 11 at 1 00 PM to place in nomination candidates for the Union Ticket for the April 1 1940 election and to handle other proper business. Gerald Thayer Twp Clerk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vernon Township
Arthur Township Democrats Caucus Nomination Meeting
The Democrats of Arthur township hold a caucus at the town hall on Tuesday afternoon March 12 at 2:00 for nominating township officers and other business before the April 1 election. Newman, Township Clerk.
Arthur Republican Caucus Called by Town Officials
The Republicans of Arthur town hold a caucus at the town hall Monday afternoon March 11 at 2:00. Township Clerk J. C. Newman requests attendance for any matters to come before the caucus.
Ireland's boasts of Ulster as a booming industrial center
The article notes Ulster in Ireland claims world leading shipyard, liner mills, tobacco factory, and rope works while boasting charming rural scenes. It highlights a contrast between heavy industries and picturesque landscapes across the region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ireland
Ulster
Northern Ireland
Europe
Appreciation for Clare Fire Department Help
Mr and Mrs Jas O Sutton thank the Clare Fire Department for their assistance at their recent fire incident expressing gratitude for the rescue and support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clare Fire Department
Jas
O. Sutton
Depth Bomb Invention Timeline Featured In 1903 Sweden
Expressions of gratitude surface from Mrs Clyde Allen and Mrs Leo Nixon for flowers and greetings during a recent Burleson Hospital stay. The passage references the depth bomb as a terror to submarines, noting its invention in 1903 by W T Unge of Sweden for a classified liner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burleson Hospital
Clyde Allen
Leo Nixon
W. T. Unge
Sweden
Square Meal a Month for Snakes Boosts Health
The note says most snakes can survive on one good meal per season, with a single square meal monthly sufficient for thriving and overall well being.
Vernon Republican Caucus Nomination Session
Vernon Republicans meet at town hall Saturday afternoon March Sth at 1:00 for nominating township officers to be voted on April 1 and other business as may properly come before.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur Township
Vernon Township
Town Hall
Used Pianos For Sale In Bay City Michigan
Several reconditioned pianos suitable for home or school use priced as low as 25 dollars. Regaié agent R. FB at 900 Marsac St Bay City Michigan. Bite.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. FB
Pomeroy
Marsac St
Bay City
Mich
Community Club and Lodge Meetings Schedule
A list of recurring meetings and events including I O O F Lodge Mondays, Clara Rebekah Tuesdays, Farwell Townsend every other Tuesday, Hatton Townsend first and third Fridays, Him Grove Townsend second and fourth Fridays, Clare Chamber of Commerce third Monday, Clare Common Council first and third Mondays, J E Sparkel Post V F W first and third Mondays, Zenobia Chapter 129 first Thursday, American Legion Auxiliary first and third Mondays, Clare Masonic Lodge second Tuesday, Lutheran Ladies Aid Wednesday at Mrs Vandewarker's farm, Grant Township Farmers Union first and third Wednesdays, Clare Townsend Club every other Thursday, and a pié social and fish pond at Richmond's Halls on Thursday March 14.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clare Townsend
Richmond
Income Tax 1518 Returns Prepared and Piano For Sale
Philip M. Bertrand offers accurate tax return preparation at 426 McEwan St Claire beside Jackson Market. Akins Royal Music Mart at Gift and Flower Shop advertises a reconditioned piano with tuning service priced at 29 dollars and promotes low prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philip M. Bertrand
McEwan St. Claire
Jackson’ S
Akins
Royal Music Mart
Ady
Also Mentioned on This Page
DIST
ODD Fellows
F. G. Slattery
Dalton
Clare County Taxpayer's Association
Greenwood Hall
Townsend Club
Chas. Ciliax
Dist Legion
Currie Farm
Section
Thrill Grangers
Surance
James S. Bicknell
Federal Reserve System
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
John J. Palmer
Grant Republican Caucus
Wise Republican Caucus
Gerald Thayer
Arthur
Democratic
J. ©. Newman
Arthur Republican
J. C. Newman
Vernon
Republican Caucus
I. O. O. F. Lodge
Clara Rebekah Lodge
Farwell Townsend Club
Hatton Townsend Club
Him Grove Townsend Club
Clare Chamber of Commerce
Clare Common Council
J. E. Sparkel
C. B.S
Clare Masonic Lodge
Lutheran Ladies Aid
Orval Vandewarker
Grant Township Local No. 143
Farmers Union
McEwan Street
American Legion
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