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Newspaper
Clare Sentinel
Location
Clare, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Mar 18, 1949
Page
11
Classified style notice listing weekly postings under the act of March 48 with rates for notices cards of thanks resolutions poetry and other liners. Readers urged to submit probate notices via The Sentinel and to request printing by Judge Bates through The Sentinel.
Letitia Bruce Crawford born July 8 1883 in Canada died March 11 1949 at her Lansing home. She was wife of the late David Crawford and mother to four sons Samuel Max Carl Crawford and Claire McKimmey and daughter Alma Fillingham. Survived by two brothers J E Bruce Chas Bruce and two sisters Mrs Jennie Totten and Mrs Edith Russell. Funeral at 10 am Monday at Lansing Congregational Church with Rev Gerald Bradey. burial Greenwood Cemetery.
The Harrison High Senior Carnival drew a large crowd to the school gym Saturday. Miss Barbara Young was crowned queen by Mayor Francis McKenna, with her court including Donna Jean Clapp Wilda Hecker Yvonne Lyons and Norma Hoard. The king's crown was carried by Sharon Snort and Al Hecker served Vere Shull's court of Tom Brockway Rodney Martz Dan Romes and Lawson Roder.
George Bates and Alice Ann joined Mrs Bates to celebrate Dan Holcomb's birthday at his home Tuesday evening. Mr. and Mrs. Henry Ott called later. VFW Post 1075 and auxiliary plan a Smelt Supper Friday evening March 25 at the Surrey House, serving from 5:00 PM. Tickets are $1 from any VFW member to aid the Building Fund.
Listing of local church schedules includes Harrison Congregational Church James Wiead superintendent 10:00 am Sunday School 11:00 am worship, Reorganized Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints Elder David H Batley pastor 10:30 am sunday school 11:15 am preaching, no evening service. St Athanasius Catholic Mass schedule with confessions. United Brethren Harrison Mission Gerald Brady pastor 10:16 am Sunday School 11:00 am preaching 8:90 pm evening worship. Highway Tabernacle Rev Howard Pratt pastor 10:00 am Sunday School, 2:36 pm church service, evening 7:20 pm, youth service 7:00 pm.
The City Caucus named candidates for several offices including Mayor Francis McKenna Clerk Robert Burns Treasurer Hilda Bringman Justice of the Peace Armond Hagen First Ward Supervisor Maryin Heintz Alderman Leroy Bowerman Constable Cecil Philips Second Ward Supervisor Robert Neely Alderman James Schneider Constable Harry Kantner Third Ward Supervisor Ralph Eaton Alderman Fred Woods Constable Neil Kinne.
Fifteen ladies gathered last Friday afternoon with Irene Hileman assisting hostess. This Friday March 18 the group will meet at the home of Selma Kuehn for another sewing session.
Fire department responded to Karl Mavis home Wednesday morning as flames destroyed the roof and water damage affected furniture. County agents meeting at Standish noted by P D B Gibson. Numerous local residents visited, hosted guests, and attended gatherings across Skeels Lansing Jackson Clare and Franklin townships.
Flint and surrounding area residents hosted dinners and weekend visits with relatives and friends. Numerous trips between Flint, Detroit, Lansing, Roscommon, Saginaw, and Mt. Pleasant were noted along with moves and illnesses.
Free radio register runs March 18 through March 27 at Brown and Brackart Sales and Service during introductory sale. Includes a new 1949 Plymouth as a featured item.
Harrison news item notes developments on Pages Ive and Eighteen with details of local impact and ongoing public interest. Authorities and residents respond as events unfold in the district.
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