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Newspaper

Clare Sentinel

Location

Clare, Michigan, United States of America

Date

Mar 18, 1949

Page

4

Methodist Men Hold March Meeting in Church Parlors

The Methodist Men met in church parlors for a March meeting with a 6:30 p.m. supper. Rev. Charles Hahn led devotions on Town and Country Relations and Theo Wallington presided. Committees were named for a land ownership project and April events. about 150 attendees heard 4-H dairy and forestry demonstrations and were addressed by Prof. Verne Stockman.

Charles Hahn Theo Wallington Moyd» Norcutt Warren White Hahn Hincheon Clare Church Donald Holbrook Tairman Laurence Seiter Hari. Beatty Joe Swain Marvin Witbeck David Beiter Leo Russell Archie Ackerman Marvin ‘Witbeck Ernest Green John Bresley Wilson Samborn Ernest Chaffee Tom Brooks Charles B. Hahn Hast Grant and Randall Mann Siding Club Janet Becker Jean Simmons Mann Siding H. J. Yeoman Methodist Men’s Gratiot County Verne Stockman Department of Rural Education Central Michigan College

Clare Baptist Church Announces New Schedule of Services

Clare Baptist Church outlines weekly services led by Pastor Earl Redman with a full church calendar. Sunday includes Sunday School, morning worship, junior church, youth league, and evangelistic family service. Weekday activities feature Hi Club, mid week prayer, choir rehearsal, Mary Martha Missionary Society, and Kin's Daughters Missionary Society.

Ed Schlafley, Jr Barbara. Paxton Earl Redman E. H. Redman Youth League Jo ‘Ann Cowles Arthur. Cunningham Janet House Mary Martha Missionary Society Eleanor Schlafley Neirhursday Kine’s Daughters Missionary Sociéty Rosena Chaplin

Navy Opens Enlistment To Eighteen Year Olds For One Year

The Navy Recruiter in Saginaw and Bay City announces eighteen year olds are eligible for one year enlistments with the same benefits as three year entrants. They may travel the world aboard ship but cannot be stationed outside continental United States. Boots are available for eligible applicants.

Navy Saginaw Bay City Uth

Farwell Graduation Daughters Noted for Averages

The Farwell graduates include a daughter of Mr and Mrs Oral Somers with a 3.68 average and a daughter of Mr and Mrs Fred Siegte with a 3.79 average. Both entries list parental names and school area R1.

Oral Somers Farwell, R-1

Band Concert At Central Michigan College Mar 30

Central Michigan College announces a band concert in Mt. Pleasant on March 30 at 8:15 PM in the College auditorium. Rex Hewlett, the director, says admission is free. Twenty five freshmen band members will perform pieces by Fauchet Mendelssohn Frangkiser Dai King Lee Weinberg Morrissey and Goldman among others.

Central Michigan College Band Mt. Pleasant Rex Hewlett College Auditorium Central Michigans’ Band Fauchet Mendelssohn Frangkiser Dai-King Lee Weinberg Morrissey William Brinker Goldman Alford

Central Michigan Student Elected Vice President at Public Affairs Conference

Russell DeForest a Rosebush junior at Central Michigan College was elected vice president of the Public Affairs Conference held in Columbus Ohio under Ohio State University Speech Department sponsorship March 2 3 and 4. About 200 delegates from 44 colleges represented 16 states attended the event. Central Michigan College led by Emil Pister with Hagen Grosse a Berlin born sophomore presented a Berlin situation report to the European problems committee.

Russell DeForest Rosebush Central Michigan College Conference On Public Affairs Columbus Ohio Ohio State University Department of Speech Emil Pister Hagen Grosse Central Berlin Germany Committee On

Community Chorus Plans Sunday Rehearsal at Clare Baptist

The Community Chorus meets Sunday afternoon March 20 at 3 00 p m in Clare Baptist Church for a rehearsal of the Victorious King. Singers are invited and asked to bring their books to help ensure a successful performance.

Baptist Church Clare Baptist Church

Gillis Graduates From Army Medical Technician Course

Kenneth A. Gillis son of Mrs Dénis Tomaski 205 Maple St graduated from the Medical Technician Course at Medical Field Service School Brooke Army Medical Center Fort Sam Houston Texas The program trains officers and enlisted personnel for medical service in the Army and graduates are assigned to important technical jobs in the Medical Department to utilize new skills.

Kenneth A. Gillis Dénis Tomaski Maple St Medical Field Service School Brooke Army Medical Center Fort Sam Houston Texas Army

Zipper Repair Service Advertises All Zipper Types

The notice claims capability to repair any zipper type and mentions a Band Box cleaners location. It presents a brief promotional line without specific dates or addresses.

No Money Down Winter Repair Sale Now On

A retail dealer promotes winter repair work with a no money down offer. Dan McDonald handles inquiries for the dealership while Jirieidiy Ford is listed in connection to the deal.

Dan McDonald Jirieidiy Ford

De Soto and Plymouth Offer Services At Local Shop

Local shop advertises auto services covering De Soto and Plymouth models. Customers can get tune ups, brake work, and diagnostic checks with competitive pricing and quick turnaround in the community.

Adventists Launch Annual Ingathering Campaign for Funds

The Seventh day Adventist church plans a world wide Ingathering drive starting March 21 for medical, educational, and missionary work across 226 countries. Local goal is 240 dollars, with an overall drive target of two and a half million dollars. committee members John Sommer Will Hendrie and Mrs Burt Greer will direct the effort.

L. W. Hyde Seventh-Day Adventist Church Rio de Janeiro Amazon Hiroshima Japan John Sommer Will Hendrie Burt Greer

Bay County Bar Assn Hosts Legal Institute

The Bay County Bar Association will host lawyers from multiple counties at LeChateau near Bay City for a Legal Institute sponsored with the State Bar of Michigan. Arch ie Kattner and Walter I McKenzie will discuss bankruptcy history and practice followed by a dinner and remarks from State Bar President Boos and Chief Justice Edward M Sharpe. Frank A Picard will also speak.

Bay County Bar Association Bay Midland Clare Isabella Mecosta Osceola Gladwin Arenac Tosco Ogemaw Roscommon Crawford Alcona Saginaw LeChateau Bay City State Bar of Michigan State Bar Frank H. Boos Detroit B. J. Tally Archie Kattner United States Walter I. McKenzie Boos Edward M. Sharpe Supreme Court of Michigan Frank A. Picard

King’s Daughters Meet With Mrs. Paxton at Home

The Baptist King’s Daughters Society gathered at Mrs. Dewsy Paxton’s home for a work session. Mrs. Barvy Foss, vice president, led the business portion and the group sang What a Friend We Have in Jesus. Mrs. Paxton read the service and prayer was led by Mrs. Ne a Yanbeh.

Baptist King’s Daughters Society Dewsy Paxton Barvy ‘Foss Jesus Paxton Mere

Clare police arraign multiple for traffic and disorderly acts

John Blackledge of Clare was arrested and bonded for a March 19 arraignment on two May traffic violations. Clarence B. Wallace from Traverse City faced a drink and disorderly charge after police found him near Clare. he was ordered to leave town or face jail. John Kahgegab of Rosebush pleaded guilty to drunk and disorderly and received twenty days in county jail, with extra days if fines remain unpaid.

John Blackledge Clare Clarence B. Wallace Traverse City Traverse’ City State Hospital Wallace Wim Dunlop John Kahgegab Rosebush

Glare Hardware unveils neon Westinghouse sign on Main Street

A bright neon Westinghouse appliance sign was erected at the Fourth Street entrance of the Glare Hardware Company last week. All Wabash Railway engineers including those on the Ann Arbor Division struck at 7:00 Tuesday morning, halting mail express, passenger, and freight service.

Westinghouse Fourth Street Glare Hardware Company Wabash Railway Ann Arbor Afl

Little Tobacco Drain Let in Clare County

Clare County Drain Commissioner Bruce Williams announced the construction of the Little Tobacco Drain in Vernon and Grant townships and the city of Clare was let on Wednesday March 16 to A. C. Davis of Houghton Lake.

Clare County Bruce Williams Vernon Grant Townships City of Clare A. C. Davis Houghton Lake

City worker injured removing boulevard lights on McEwan Street

City employee suffered a head injury when the top of a lighting unit fell while clearing old boulevard lights on McEwan Street Thursday of last week. Clifton Bouchey required seventeen stitches, was treated by Dr. H. J. Ballard and Dr. McCullough, and is recovering at home with plans to return to work today.

McEwan Street Clifton Bouchey H. J. Ballard McCullough

Chamber Leader Discusses Mobile Mail Service Needs

Dr G C Born president of the Clave Chamber of Commerce met District Superintendent A E Underhill in Grand Rapids to urge mobilizing civic groups in Saginaw and Ludington Division and the Cadillac to Traverse City line to circulate petitions for a mobile mail car service amid unsatisfactory mixed train mail service.

G.C. Born Clave Chamber’ of Commerce A. EH. Underhill Grand Rapids Saginaw and Ludington Chespeake & Ohio Pere Marquette Cadillac Traverse City

Mail Truck Service In Mt Pleasant During Rail Strike

The Mt Pleasant truck mail line operated for the strike duration with the first noon delivery to Clare for dispatch over the Chesapeake & Ohio railway. Postmaster Lionel Haight led the emergency service recalling days before railroads when Clare carried mail via stagecoach to be sent over the Flint and Pere Marquette routes.

Wabash Mt. Pleasant Clare Chespeake & Ohio Railway Lionel Haight Flint & Pere Marquette

Declamations Presented by Clare English 10 Class

The elimination contest for the English 10 declamations was held Thursday in the Clare School Auditorium. Five top contestants advanced to finals judged on posture gestures expression clarity audibility speed and facial expression. Winners included Joan Raymond Dick Bédvaj and Sandra Schultz with others named in the readable fragments.

Clare School Ivah Emery Clara Sternaman Eva Bowerman Grill Barbara Paxton Patrick Henry S . Addreke Lynn Sbwla Joan Lraymond Bédvaj Sandra Schultz Yoan Raymond

Community Thanks for Fire Donations and Memories

Acknowledgment from a home burn survivor thanking Brown Corners Sheridan and Arthur townships for donations and listing many named friends, expressing gratitude for the help and memories shared during recovery.

Brown Corners Sheridan Arthur Townships

In Memoriam Rolland L Dysinger Dies in Germany

In loving memory of Rolland L Dysinger who lost his life while serving in Germany on March 24 1945. He is sadly missed by W D Dysinger and family and all who knew him.

Rolland L. Dysinger Germany

I O F Family Night at Hall Friday March 18

Family night at the I O O F hall is Friday evening March 18 with a potluck supper at 6 30. Attendees should bring a dish to pass and sandwiches. All members and their families are invited for a social evening.

O.F. Hall

Free Radio Showings March 1 to 27 at Brown & Brackart

A local dealer promotes free house radio demonstrations during an introductory showing of the new 1949 Plymouth at Brown and Brackart Sales and Service. The event runs from March 1 to March 27 with free radio units available.

Brown & Brackart Sales & Service Plymouth

Hampton Family Thanks for Support After Bereavement

The Hampton Family expresses heartfelt thanks to all who sent flowers and assisted during their recent bereavement. Your kindness will long be remembered.

Middleton thanks supporters after hospital stay

Vola Jane Middleton expresses gratitude for the hospital stay support with fruit boxes candy cards and letters received from friends and family.

Vola Jane Middleton

Auction sale of cattle and farm implements at Gladwin area

Herman Yoesting conducts a public auction Friday March 25 twelve miles northwest of Gladwin selling registered Brown Swiss and grade cattle along with a complete line of farm implements. Ed Balzer, auctioneer. Gladwin phone 370 F12.

Herman Yoesting Gladwin Balzer

Auction of Mrs Nellie Hampton’s Household Goods

Household goods of Mrs Nellie Hampton will be sold at auction at the residence first house north of Hotel Doherty on Saturday March 26 at 1 00 p m sharp. Full list to be published in next week’s Sentinel.

Nellie Hampton First House Hotel Doherty Sentinel

Public Auction Of Livestock And Farm Implements

James Teale offers a public auction at the premises four miles east of Clare on old US 10 and a quarter mile north on Wednesday April 6 starting at 1 00 p m. The sale includes livestock and farm implements. Jeff Willey is auctioneer and Citizens State Bank is Clerk. The list will be published in the April 1 Sentinel.

James Teale Clare Jeff Willey Citizens State. Bank

Wedding Shower For Mr and Mrs Robert Davis

A wedding shower is planned for Mr and Mrs Robert Davis on Saturday evening March 26 at the home of Mrs Rose Athey. Guests are cordially invited to attend.

Robert Davis Rose Athey

Hospital Thank You Note Acknowledges Friends and Glaré Manufacturing

A grateful message thanks friends and relatives along with Glaré Manufacturing Company and its employees for cards and flowers received during a hospital stay.

Glaré Manufacturing Company Imany

Tough Jobs Go To Federal Trucks On Economy Push

Bob's Sales & Service at 210 MeHwan St in Clare advertises Federal trucks prepared for tough jobs, emphasizing economical operation and reliability for heavy work environments.

Bob’s Sales & Service MeHwan St. Clare

Card of Thanks to Dr and Hospital Staff

We thank Dr and Mrs Mearthur and the Clare Hospital staff for their care and dedication to our dear mother during her time there. Maude McDonald, Mr and Mrs Clyde Mow.

Card Party at Mt. Vernon Grange Hall

Mt. Vernon Grange Hall hosts a card party Saturday evening March 19. A couple fundraiser features Pat Hick with lunch and a warm welcome for all attendees.

Mt. Vernon Grange’ Hall Pat Hick

Bake Sale Saturday at Hendrie Bros Market

A bake sale is set for Saturday at Hendrie Bros Market. Mrs. Preery Poss is in charge of the event.

Hendrie Bros Preery Poss

Bake sale set for March 19 at Gay's Dime Store

Delicious baked goods will be offered at a sale on Saturday March 19 at Gay's Dime Store. The event is sponsored by the Arthur Geter Church to raise funds for the church building.

Gay’s Dime Store Arthur Geter Talse Fhnat

Gratitude Note From Mayme Runyai

Mayme Runyai thanks friends for flowers cards and prayers during hospitalization.

Atty

Card Party Acknowledgment For Funeral Thanks

Card party held in the Wedgewood Room at Peter Dolkerty’s home to express gratitude for neighbors and friends after our father’s death. We sincerely thank them for their floral gifts and thoughtful support during this time.

Wedgewood Room Pdter Dolkkerty

Also Mentioned on This Page

Prof. Verne Stockman Methodist U. S. Navy Chass Florence Marid Betty Fra Somers Salutatorian Mar Zipper Redatr Desoto Bob Bay County Bar Ass'n Legal Institute King's Daughters D. Paxton Main York Clare English THE Citizens State Bank Clare, Michigan WM. H. Bicknell Federal Reserve. System Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation F.d.ilc Memoriam W. D. Dysinger and Family Free Radio Hampton Bake Sale Davenport and Chair Homer Douglas E. 5Th, St J. C. Newman el Grove Dunlop Road Crosley Howard Brown E. Fifth, St Rawson Bros Woods Farwell Stevenson Lake Arnold Thompson Oscar Anderson Howard ‘Krause Thurston Maude McDonald Clyde Mowl Ava Iaen de
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