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Newspaper
Clare Sentinel
Location
Clare, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Mar 13, 1942
Page
7
In Clare the weekly issue lists postal rates and distribution to Michigan and other points. It notes display ad rates, reading notices at 10c per line, fillers 5c, with heading 10c extra, and Cards of Thanks 25c per ten lines. The note asks Friends of the Sentinel to request Judge Bates to handle probate notices.
A weekend blizzard froze Clare County roads in the north half delaying clearing efforts for days. M-61 west of Harrison remained impassable, county crews worked overtime to open 25 miles of rural routes of about 500 miles. Schools closed, carnival date moved to March 20, fingerprinting postponed to March 17–18, and a spring break plan was altered with classes resuming April 7.
Charles A Catron a Clare county businessman died at his daughter Macy's Elwell Michigan home after months of illness He was born October 7 1862 in Sadorus Illinois married Katheryn Becker in 1893 and had seven children The funeral held March 6 at Frost town hall with Elder David Bailey and burial in Elwell Michigan survivors include son Paul three daughters Allie Anna Macy granddaughter Corinna Mallory Hamp and fourteen grandchildren.
Mrs Charles Amble reelected president of the Harrison Ladies Study Club at the regular Tuesday meeting March 3 held in the school building. Other officers chosen were Mrs Neil Kinne as vice president Mrs William Murphy as parliamentarian Mrs Marion Roth as secretary and Mrs Robert Roth as treasurer. Twenty four members attended the meeting which opened with the Pledge of Allegiance and included papers on Wrng Etiquette and a skit on Mrs Simpson. Pearl Harbor bombing films were shown as part of the post meeting program. The club voted to sponsor a Mother and Daughter Banquet in April and discussed a Finger Printing program for civilian defense March 17 to 19 at the school building. Refreshments followed as guests thanked the president with a birthday handkerchief shower.
The Junior Girl Scout troop and leader were honored at a Wednesday supper hosted by mothers. Nineteen girls and mothers gathered at the school’s English room for a cafeteria dinner, then new members joined via candlelight initiation led by Marilyn Huntley and teammates. A letter from Mrs. William Murphy offered guidance to veterans. The group engages in defense work, collects papers and rags, knits six inch squares for Red Cross afghans, and plans a quilt. Older girls take a first aid course taught by Mrs. Bob Stanfield with Miss Hunice MacGregor joining as assistant leader.
Instructions advise using a scratchless cleaning powder moistened with kerosene and plenty of elbow grease to remove bathtub stains. Do not use steel or harsh abrasives as they can dull enamel and worsen staining.
The article describes kivas as Indian rooms in the Southwest entered by ladders through the roof. It notes their use in Arizona and New Mexico communities and references traditional architectural features.
Sheriff Seaver Amble confined to home. Nolan Steele, Detroit youth, sent to Jackson State Prison for six months to five years for car theft. Albert VanBuskirk, 37, arrested for larceny. settlement with James Lane and release. John Mester of Clare jailed for sixty days or $60 alimony back pay. Rowland Mussell held on drunk and disorderly after arrest. bond set at $1,000 and another $500 needed for waiver of appearance.
Clinton Hilton leads Sunday School at 10 09 a m with Lloyd Wilson speaking at 11 15 a m. Church services follow at 8 00 p m with special services planned for the Wednesday evening at 8 00.
Elder David Bailey presides with Sunday worship at 10 30 a m Sunday School at 11 15 a m and evening services at 8 00 p m with youth groups Oriole and Bluebird meeting at 7 30 p m.
Prayer meeting Thursday at 8 p m led by Pastor E. E. Drummond. Sunday School at 10 a m with Clara Smith as superintendent. Worship service at 11 a m and Sunday evening service at 7:00 p m.
Pastor Rev H E Philo leads Bible School at 10:00 a m with Charles V Van Blarcom as superintendent. Church services begin at 11:00 a m followed by Junior Endeavor at 6:00 p m and Senior Endeavor at 7:00 p m.
Mr. and Mrs. Donald Shaver of Lansing hosted weekend guests including their son Allen Lee and relatives Allen Lee and Stanley Dean Clark who visited the grandparents for four weeks. Dorothy Shaver spent Sunday at home. Mrs Vera Wallace of Detroit visited Sunday morning. Roy Tietz and Hollis of Metamora visited the Shaws. Hollis works in a Michigan defense plant. Neighbors Mrs Fred Trietch and her child Carl have had the flu.
Eagle Red Cross unit met at Mrs J D Allens Thursday afternoon with nine members present. They worked on pillows and cushions under president Mrs George Hemstreet and planned a five week follow up at J B Allens home. A small sale will fund the treasury and next meeting is set for Friday March 20.
The sister of Mrs. Honderich spent the weekend at the parsonage. Rev and Mrs Honderich attended a ministerial meeting at the Brown Church Friday and Saturday afternoon. Local roads are described as the worst in years.
Garfield Grange held no regular meeting on Saturday March 7 as members were away. Members visited in Mt. Pleasant and Toledo Ohio while others attended a basketball tournament. Sister Jennie Powlison recovering from surgery at Doctor Hoveter Hospital in Heart.
A family gathering occurred at the Grant McLane residence Friday evening. Details are limited to the name and location with no additional context or outcomes provided.
The Garfield Victory Red Cross Unit held a Friday meeting on March 6 and will gather weekly at the Grange Hall. Members report completing work, receiving a sweater donation from Mrs. McCon, and are collecting waste paper for the lap robe project. They encourage new attendees to bring a lunch and join for all or part of the day, noting March 13 as a lucky day.
A recent hobby poll notes a soldier blissfully happy while selecting bullets as a pastime. One selectee describes collecting bullets and the leads from bullets, likening the rifle range to a dead letter office for a stamp collector.
Swiss chemist Dr. J E Brandenberger, born 1872, earned a doctorate at the University of Bern, credited with inventing cellophane.
Mercury is the nearest planet to the sun and the smallest in the solar system.
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