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Newspaper
Clare Sentinel
Location
Clare, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Mar 12, 1943
Page
3
Evart study groups and church women meet across town with topics on India and social bridge. Residents share transport calls, birthdays, and prize wins from Monday through next Tuesday, highlighting Belgian Congo aid sewing and spring luncheons at Mrs. Bicknell’s home.
Announcements from Clare note the marriage of Mrs Helen Frank Meyers to Dr Louis Wolsey on Sunday March 7 in Philadelphia. They plan to receive friends at Mayfair House on Sunday evenings after March 21. Dr Wolsey, a former Clare boy, is active in eastern church circles and is well known locally.
The Happy Gang met at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Harry Grigg on Saturday evening March 6 with twenty four attendees. High scores were won by Mrs. Jean Williams and Horace Fancon. consolation prizes went to Mrs. Irene Grigg and Fred Zimmerman. Lunch included sandwiches potato salad coffee pie and ice cream. The February meeting was at the Fred Zimmerman home with thirty present. high scores went to Mrs. June Gerow and James Grigg and consolation prizes to Mrs. Doris Cotton and Cecil Pudway. After lunch all departed and Mr. and Mrs. Zimmerman were praised as royal hosts.
Utility Employees collect more than a million pounds of scrap at homes and facilities, adding to nearly eight million pounds salvaged by the Commonwealth Edison Company at its plants.
Miss Helen Weage of Saginaw daughter of Mr and Mrs Paul Weage wed Donald Woolston son of Mr and Mrs Dave Woolston Clare in a Clare Baptist Church ceremony at 9 30 Sunday morning Rev Floyd Galusha of Jackson officiated. The couple will reside in Saginaw where the groom works at Severance Tool Company.
Twenty eight members of Clara Rebekah Lodge No 167 met in their lodge rooms Tuesday evening with Mrs Mary Mussell in charge. The degree staff conferred the degree on three candidates and an investigating committee was appointed. Plans were made to buy a hospital bed with Odd Fellows, a modern and old time dance was announced for City Hall Saturday, and gifts and a birthday supper honored members and guests.
About forty Baptist Church members gathered Monday evening at the parsonage to celebrate Rev. Earle Redman’s birthday. Ellen Robinette led the program with hymn singing, readings, and a humorous sketch. Rev. and Mrs. Wyrick of Lake attended as guests.
The Rebekah Club met Friday afternoon at Mrs. Mary Mussell home for a one o clock luncheon. Mrs. Marguerite Leonard presided. Eleven members and four guests answered roll call. A sick welfare committee was formed and a benefit dance planned for March 12 at City Hall with refreshments. The group will meet March 19 at Mrs. Jessie Stoweh’s home on East Fifth Street.
The report notes ambiguity in determining the train’s direction from the track the engine departs. Officials say markers and signals are inconclusive, complicating efforts to trace the locomotive’s path.
The Clare Good Literature Club met at Mrs Roy Harter s home with Mrs Harold Schaeff er presiding. A Civic Committee report praised funds to the Red Cross and planned the April 6 Scholarship Tea at the Methodist Church. Members announced committees for food decor and program and bid farewell to Mrs Ralph Shoemaker as she leaves for Alma.
The final round of the bridge tournament at the hotel last week awarded prizes to the top four teams. Anderson Kaiser led with 102 210 total, followed by Artibee Hartshorn 73 860 and Bicknell Doherty 71 550, Bayes Haley 68 450. Anderson Kajfez won the grand slam with four consecutive weekly wins and several prize winners donated their winnings to the Red Cross.
Ten tables contestedWednesday evening as Hotel Doherty hosts a bridge tournament running eight weeks. Top six teams include Anderson Kaiser 14100 Bicknell Doherty 115106 Bayes Haley 10220 Anderson McKnight 9910 Jackson Green 9900 Hall Frey 8710 with Anderson Kajfez earning grand slam honors. Buffet luncheon follows and a Red Cross collection was taken.
The Grant Community Club set a special party for March 27 due to stormy weather. Red Cross plans were discussed and members are urged to attend the next regular meeting the first Thursday in April.
Mr and Mrs Paul Lowrey welcomed the Clare Methodist Senior Choir for a pot luck supper and social evening. Afterward the choir practiced for a vesper service planned for Sunday, March 28 at 4 00 pm titled Old Hymn Service with special requests.
Hagie group met with Mrs. Mary Gerow for an all day session on March 3. A balanced economical meal was prepared and served by members. The lesson focused on money saving meals with pamphlets on thrifty menus and budgeting the food dollar. Recreation leader Mrs. Arvilla Newman ran a contest, won by Mrs. Mary Hemstrest.
James M. Calkins died Tuesday March 2 1943 at his Maple Street home age 85 years 2 months 5 days He was born December 25 1858 in Semmit County Ohio the son of Divis and Almira Calkins He moved with family to Mt Pleasant then Calkinsville Rose bush He married Susan Andress October 2 1879 and had five children Milford Maudie Pearl Edward all but two died earlier Funeral services were held at Thurston Funeral Home March 4 officiated by Dr John H Hall Interment Cherry Grove Cemetery
Processed foods stamps A B and C valid through March 31. Coffee stamp 25 permits 1 pound through sugar stamp 11 3 pounds through March 16. Shoes stamp 17 allows 1 pair through June 15. Gasoline No 4 stamps in A book valid 4 gallons through March 21. Tire inspections due March 31 for A book holders. Fuel oil coupon 4 good for 11 gallons through April 17 in Zone A.
The article notes large numbers of specially trained troops and the essential role of the glider in air borne operations. It emphasizes that air power is a decisive factor, asserting superiority in command and control despite limited public discussion.
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