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Newspaper
Clare Sentinel
Location
Clare, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Mar 17, 1950
Page
12
Fragmentary text outlines mailing classes including second class matter status at Clare post office under act of 1879. Mentions civilian outside Michigan rate periods and military allowances, with figures like $200 and 1,00 5, implying dues or rates and duration for service.
Harrison nominates Francis McKenna for Mayor Russell Allen for Clerk Hilda Bringman for Treasurer Glen Sherman for Justice of the Peace City Committee picks Chas Amble Emil Bucholz Elmer Atkinson First Ward Supervisor Dan Holcomb Alderman E Atkinson Second Ward Supervisor Clyde Blank Alderman Nick Allen two years Harry Kantner to finish in Jas Schneider’s place Constable Clare Hecker Third Ward Supervisor Ralph Eaton Alderman Gerald Haskell Constable Neil Kinne.
Mrs Bruce McGregor hosted friends for her husband’s birthday with Lytel Bates Jud Weller Leo Skinner and families. Merrill McQuiston attended a sister's birthday in Clare with Jim Grove Wm McQuiston Batbes and others as Pinochle flowed into cake and lunch. Rev Howard Pratt’s surprise party drew 45 with daughters families Lorne Wight Jerry Kandace Tamara Ken neth Adams and others, a desk chair and grocery tower given, and home made cakes and ice cream served. Adrian Steed of Shepherd joined a Sunday birthday dinner with family.
Harrison First Congregational Church led by Rev Henry Butler Fairman holds church school at 10:00 A M and services at 11:00 A M. Reorganized Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints in Harrison Michigan lists Elder David H Bailey as pastor with Sunday School at 10:30 A M and preaching at 11:15 A M. no evening service.
Confessions precede both Sunday Masses at 8:00 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. at St Athanasius Fe J ls Sruba. Parish continues weekly services with liturgical schedule.
Pastor Rev Howard Pratt leads Sunday School at 9:15 a.m. and church services at 7:30 p.m. Special services on Wednesday at 7:30. Young People's service on Sunday evening at 7:00. All welcome to attend and worship.
Gerald Brady pastor leads Sunday School at 10:00 followed by preaching at 11:00. Evening worship at 8:00. Prayer meeting Thursday evening at 8:00. Church located in Harrison Mission.
The article notes that once vaccination against fowl pox begins on a farm, it must be repeated each year to maintain immunity.
The Harrison Study Club gathered for its monthly session chaired by Winifred Welch at the new school building. Officers Myrtle Miller Pauline Young Thora Morrison Bea Hagen were unanimously elected. A luncheon on March 16 at Hotel Doherty promotes cancer education and the club's Cancer Drive.
Born to Mr and Mrs Lee Hammond a son Michael on March 13 in Flint son named Michael. Jean Stuckman born February 28 in Ypsilanti an eight pound fourteen ounce boy named Richard Michael. Mrs Davis daughter of Frank and Stuckman, formerly Harrison residents.
Clenda Armentrout spent the weekend with cousin Janet McQuiston. Mr. and Mrs. Glen Sherman returned from Detroit after visiting their daughter. A. G. Dettmer, Lyle Stavens of Saginaw, and J. J. Bucholz hosted guests at the Bucholz home. Various neighbors and relatives visited Dover, Allegan, Ewart, Beaver Creek, Bay City, Midland, and Temple. highlights include the Legges driving a new Chevrolet and a mention of basketball games in Midland.
Social rounds fill the weekend with relatives and neighbors visiting from Saginaw Midland and Roscommon. Notables include Rev Howard Pratt Mia Hutchinson Julia Hutchinson Norman Myers and Margaret Sue, Mr and Mrs Jud Weller and Basil Weller, and many others attending family gatherings and local events. District 4 H leaders and Extension staff also attended a conference in Standish.
The Clara Rebekah Lodge met on Tuesday evening March 14 with Mrs. Carrie Green as noble grand and Mrs. Olive Irwin as vice grand. Fifteen past grands answered roll call and plans were shared for the Father Son banquet on March 15 the dance and apron auction on March 18 and a district meeting practice. A white Bible dedication ritual was performed with gifts from Mrs. Treva Sparbel. The birthday supper was moved to April.
The Clare Lo 0 Fr Lodge met Monday with Harley Holt presiding. Members voted to grant the first degree next Monday. On March 27 the Rebekahs will join the brothers for a Colfax anniversary program and lunch.
The Zenobia Chapter C BE 8 held its regular meeting Thursday evening March 2 with Mrs. Eleanor Lehr and Earl Beatty presiding. Officers were present. Noted dates include March 16 initiation and April 20 Friends Night. Refreshments were served by the committee.
Gold Leaf Rebekahs Lodge met in Farwell Hall on Wednesday March with Noble Grand Lelia Mills presiding chair. Maude Hull has moved to Detroit. Iva Malosh elected new Vice Grand. Nine Past Noble Grands attended. 19 members present. New degree captain is Berniece Finch. Next meeting March 24 open to public with progressive Pedro and lunch 26c. Rebekah visitors welcome each Wednesday evening.
Clare members traveled to Midland on Thursday March 9 for the Chemical Center Canton and Auxiliary gathering. Presiding was Mrs. Lavona Taedty with department officers including Mrs. Marian Willams and Mrs. Grace Skinner. Special drill inspection directed by Williams prepared for the state meeting in Petosky in May. Two appointive officers were installed. Refreshments followed. The Auxiliary plans to meet March 28 in Mt. Pleasant.
Prices paid for grain and feedstuffs and detailed weights for oats barley and rye. Produce listings from Tucker's Produce and various meat and livestock quotes from Rosebush Elevator and Clare Livestock Auction dated Thursday March 16 and Monday March 13 with ranges for hogs cattle calves bulls sheep lambs and hens.
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