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Newspaper
Clare Sentinel
Location
Clare, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Mar 10, 1939
Page
6
Flu cases populate the area and a blizzard disrupted plans as schools close Monday for low attendance. The community mourns the death of Mrs. Grant McLane with condolences to her husband and family. Local residents visit friends and move houses amid ongoing illness and recovery efforts.
The Farmers' Union hosted a shower for newlyweds Mr. and Mrs. Harold Thayer with many useful gifts and best wishes for a long, prosperous life. Steve Benice visited Seeley Johnson's home several times last week amid local activity. Nelson Tiedeman and Thrunan Robinette conducted conservation work nearby as the P.T.A. reported good success.
Dover residents report small crowds at Sunday School and church due to flu. Ray Rule of Harrison visited, with others calling at Everette Allen’s home. Ivan Nevils, Fred Bauer and Dor othy Courtney visitants noted, and Courtney Bower returned from Detroit with a new Dodge. Bertha Grover and her son Jack were also mentioned in local notices.
Dover residents share greetings and condolences as Clare Vane Mickle of Brand family passes away. Local names appear in illness and social visit notes including Robt Haines Delmar Allen Mia Florence Mizer Glare Wallers Dorotha Ann Kirkpatrick Theo Loree Joan Allen Barbara Houghton Chas Fitzpatrick Lily Mickle and others.
Charles Manwaring is ill with the flu and Cliff Price was sick last week. Mrs. Manwaring helped Mrs. Adleblue last Thursday. The Carl Miller family moved to Harrison. Jess Price drove George and William Sersaw to Houghton Lake Friday. Loyal Price family joined Dan Price for Sunday dinner. Elmer and Rose Marie Price also listed as sick.
My and Mrs George Pixley of Hayes Township visited his brother Mr and Mrs John Pixley on Sunday. Carl Monday and son Carl Jr visited friends in Greenwood township. Leo Heintz family visited the C Krocker home. Bernice Reynolds visiting her sister Mrs Floyd Squires in West Grant this week. Some roads blocked this morning by yesterday's snow storm.
Pleasant Valley residents hosted birthdays for Henry and Ernest Kleiner with family and neighbors in attendance. A farewell party honored Kenneth Rockey after ten years in the community. Emma Leeth and Hola Phimisey visited relatives. flu illness affects several locals.
Mr and Mrs J G Newman and Mr and Mrs Earl Sanders honored with a birthday dinner at Ted Newmans last Thursday. The Arthur Center Pathfinder class met at Marion Nedrows home for March with a Professor Quiz contest and spell down. Dolph Heller and family visited Stephen Hellers. Mrs Galton Coats ill with quinsy but improving. Jesse and Glen Newman on flu list. Harold Mann and grandmother Mrs Frank Sanders visited Willis Strouse home.
Weekend visitors from Detroit include Mr and Mrs Maynard and family plus Albert and Mrs Clare Ecklin. March 10 is the Franklin Unit PTA meeting with a program and officer elections for the coming year. The column notes moves, hospital stays, illnesses, births, and local visits.
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