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Newspaper

Clare Sentinel

Location

Clare, Michigan, United States of America

Date

Mar 24, 1950

Page

4

Changes in Spring Fishing and Netting Rules Outlined

The conservation department notes small edits to spring fishing and netting regulations. Perch, smelt, suckers and other legal fish may be taken in waters open this year, with some waters added or removed. Regulations vary by lake river or stream. contact local officers to confirm. Perch may be caught with hook and line. dip net season runs March 1 to May 16 for certain species. spearing carp suckers redhorse mullet dogfish and garpike runs April 1 to May 31 in the lower peninsula and May in the upper peninsula in non trout streams. Set over nets up to five feet diameter may catch suckers in designated lakes in Barry Berrien Cass Kalamazoo and St Joseph counties. Hand nets not exceeding five feet circumference may be used for smelt March 1 to May 31. No species limit beyond a daily perch cap of 25.

Aew Conservation Department Muskegon River Lower Peninsula Upper Peninsula Barry Berrien Cass Kalamazoo St. Joseph

Agriculture Census Questionnaires Mailed to Clare County Farmers

The Census Bureau will place Agriculture Census questionnaires in mailboxes across Clare County from March 22 to March, as part of self enumeration. Farmers should complete and return them before census takers begin visits on April 1, to collect Population and Housing data and farm production for 1949.

Census ‘of Agriculture Clare'county Kelly Sdid Census Bureau Ul St Dept. “of Commerce Alabama Georgia Louisiana Mississippi North Carolina South Carolina Arkanesas

Recruits Sought For Traverse City Practical Nurse Program

A visitor to the North Central School for Practical Nurse Education notes the broad subjects covered including communicable diseases child care and personal health. Michigan leads in adult nursing education with eight schools. Traverse City recruits from 28 counties. The next class opens May 2 1950 with Miss Elizabeth K R Vickers director available by phone at 2977.

North Central School For Michigan Traverse City Elizabeth KR. Vickers R. N North Central School For Practical Nurse Education

Harrison Briefs Chronicle Social Roundup and Events

Local residents share a busy schedule with visits, funerals, and hospital updates. Attendees include Curtis Murtoin family, Stover, Weatherhead, Stanley, Legge, Nolan, Skinner, and many others. notable items mention Mercy Hospital surgery, Detroit hockey game, and home life notices.

Minnie Brown Hosts King's Daughters Society Meeting

Mrs. Minnie Brown entertained the Baptist King’s Daughters Society on Thursday afternoon with quilt patches as the special work. President Carl Chaplin led the meeting with prayer and devotions from Soul Winner's Fires. Letters from a Florida member and Japan missionaries were read. a missionary birthday luncheon is planned for March 30 at Mrs. Paxton's home.

Minnie Brown Baptist King’s Daughter's Society Carl Chaplin John Rice Robert Ryan Florida Dewny Paxton Dillons Japan Roy Kinsey Paxton

Library Story Hour Saturdays at City Library

City Library hosts a weekly story hour every Saturday starting at 1 00 PM. Children and families are invited to enjoy tales and activities in the afternoon program.

City Library

Poppy Day Drive Emphasizes Legion Auxiliary Publicity

The American Legion Auxiliary promotes Poppy Day advertising to explain the poppy story and fund veteran welfare. Auxiliary volunteers describe how poppies are made by veterans, distributed by volunteers, and how proceeds aid disabled veterans and needy children. Poppy Day is Saturday May 27.

Américan Legion Auxiliary America América Hokiorbd Vaterayis

Local Business Moves and Cleaning Trends Highlighted

Main Street AL reports a new sales job for Raymond at Gilis Nash Sales and Service while Mary Kalash of Marys Cleaners returns from a cleaners convention in Chicago with new cleaning techniques. A Weilltatown Clare business plan was seen on crutches after a square dance weekend.

al “Raymond The Jocal Kroger Gilis Nash Sales Mary Kalash Mary's Cleaners Chicked

Calf Born Near Vernon Church Attracts Attention

Glén Billsby of three miles west of Vernon reports a purebred Holstein dam and sire produced a near white hellar-bull calf born February 24. The front legs are slightly short, it has fed from a pail since birth, and its tail is kinked with a touch of brown around the eyes.

Glén Billsby Vernon Church

American Legion Post and Auxiliary Observe Birthday

Walter H. Larman Post and Auxiliary celebrated their birthday with a pot luck dinner and games at city hall rooms. Red white and blue decorations, with Mabel Fortin and Celina Creguer handling arrangements and Mr. Parent in charge of gifts. Next regular meeting set for March 27.

Walter H. Larman Post Mabel Fortin Celina Creguer Mr. Parent

Kitchen Safety Precautions for Slippery Floors

Advice on preventing kitchen accidents stresses polished linoleum slips from spills and steam hazards. Recommendations include lifting kettle lids away from workers, turning pot handles inward, using dry pot holders, keeping children out of the kitchen, using minimal wax, wiping spills promptly, and storing knives and matches out of reach.

Auction sale announced for farm equipment and livestock near Farwell

Arthur Hunt schedules a public auction on Tuesday April 4 starting at 1 30 p m at the premises one mile northwest of Farwell on US 10 and two miles west on Maple Grove Road. Col Floyd Schmid is auctioneer Farwell State Savings Bank clerk see list in next week’s Sentinel.

Arthur Hunt Farwell US 10 Maple Grove Road Col Floyd Schmid Farwell State Savings Bank Sentinel

Bake Sale Held by Maryland Martha Society Saturday

Maryland Martha Society will hold a bake sale this Saturday in the Clare Furniture Co window. Proceeds support local community activities and charitable work.

Maryland Martha Society Clare Furniture Co

Protection message against epidemics and accidents

A fragmented public health notice urges personal protection against emerging diseases and accidents, emphasizing safety and awareness despite missing details.

Extension Club Meeting Notes from Gilmore Extension

The Gilmore Extension Club met with Mrs Ralph O Carter on March 18. Thirteen members and one visitor attended. Mrs Henry Bauer and Mrs Hardt Shenton presented lessons. The next meeting is set for April 20 at Mrs Douging MacDonald's home.

Ilnore Gilmore“ Extension Club sMrs Ralph O'Carter Henry Bauer Hardt Shenton Douging MacDonald

Andersonville Extension Group Meeting Recalls Time Saving Methods

The Andersonville Extension Group met March 14 at Mrs. Clark Dennis with nine members and one visitor. Mrs. George Renner and Mrs. John Smith led the Time Saving Methods lesson, which was described as interesting and helpful. The hostess served lunch, and the next meeting was announced for Mrs. Dale Drake’s home.

Andersonville Clark Dennis George Renner John Smith Dale Drake

Lake Extension Group Holds March Meeting at Avis Watkins Home

The Lake Extension Group met March 10 at Avis Watkins' home with 12 members and 2 visitors. Hostess Deané Tryon led a pattern alteration lesson with Mrs. Woodbury as model. Next meeting set for April 20 at Alta Hulins. April 4 at 2:00 PM at the courthouse for a shrubs lesson.

Lake Group The Lake Extension Group Avis Watkins Deané Tryon

Hast Version Extension Group Meeting Leads to Potluck

East Vernon group The Hast Version Extension Group met at Mrs John Stough s home March 16 for an all day meeting. Seventeen members and three visitors attended. Mrs Stough and her committee served a chicken pie dinner at noon. Tables were decorated for St Patrick s day. The lesson Cleaning With The Greatest Ofase was discussed. Secret Sister exchanges were held with four new sisters added for next year. The next meeting will be with Mrs Wilson Bader. Mrs Lewis Dawson, Secretary.

Curtis Murtoin Wa. Stover Paul Weatherhead Leigh Stanley Bay City Texaco Wenonah Hotel Ha Chateau Walter Carls Robert Stanfield Alma Lansing Wm. Legge Billy Lynn Ann A. B. Legge Temple Lester Cary Sagola William Johnson Lewis Tomasini Tron Mountain Carl Nolan Clyde Blankhonia Dan Czyzewski Led Skinner Max Skinner Bay City Mercy Hospital Czyzewski Bruce McGregor Leo Skinner Wayne ‘Tennant Gladwin Laura Billy Skinner Cecil Phillips Ronald Roy Lee Landing Detroit Harrison Home Makers Club Hileman Chat. Snell Rex Wright Max ‘Skinner Mércy ‘Hospital Jim. Hay Wooden Shoe ‘Village Curtis Marion H. A 'Morton Joanne Knight Guy Mitchner Alex Alexa M. Myers A. H. Hutchinson Midland Sian Louisa Rolland C. L. Bates Wm. H. Stamps P. D. Moore Clyde Curtis Saginaw Hattie Vreeland East Vernon John Stough Gor Clyde, Stoy Matiy Ey Wilson Bader Lewis ‘Dawson

Rho Girls Meet Plans Dance With Weight-Based Fees

The Clara Rho Girls held a regular meeting Thursday evening with Lavina Whites presiding. They discussed a dance on April 1 using jukebox music and weight-based admission. Mrs Helen Erter welcomed as Rebekah Sister and new assistant advisor. Mrs Catherine Hall is advisor. Next meeting set for April 6.

Theta Rho Clara iThere Rho Lavina Whites Helen Erter Rebekah Catherine Hall

City Election to Elect City Commissioners on April 3 1960

Notice announces an election at City Hall West Fifth Street on Monday April 3 1960. Voters will choose two city commissioners for two-year terms and two for one-year terms to fill vacancies. Polls open 7:00 p m to 8:00 p m. Dated March 18 1950. Clerk Alex McKinnon.

West Fifth Street Alex McKinnon

For Sale or Trade and Notices in Clare Area

Classified items include a sixteen foot brooder house an 8x10 hog house a Sunbeam oil hot water heater and farm implements. a lost wheel chair belonging to Pettit Kapplinger. a 1948 Buick Super two door green low mileage priced at 1400. a cottage at Budd Lake Harrison north end priced 2000. five hundred bushel ear corn for sale. contact names and phone numbers in Clare for each listing and the lost chair notice seeking information.

Percy Codling Clare Pettit-Kapplinger Post V.fp.w Russell Kelley Shepherd Mick Budd Lake Harrison Lake Forrest Mead

Rebekahs Hold Meeting With Officers In Charge

The Rebekahs met in their hall Tuesday evening with Carrie Green presiding and Olive Irwin as vice grand. Twelve past noble grands answered roll call and William Detwiler of Mt. Pleasant lodge was welcomed. Colfax Day and a Theta Rho Girls Club dance were announced with details. Memorial Fund collection planned for next Tuesday. practice for April 4 initiation, led by Mrs. Hammond, followed.

Rebekahs Carrie Green Noble Grand Olive Irwin Ina Hammond Fannie Yeoman Minnie Wilkie Nellie Ramey Noble Helen Erter Colfax Oddfellows Catherine Hall Theta Rho Girls Club Margaret Irwin Fern Wright Hammond

Notice on Justice Work Suspension Through March 23 195 percent

The speaker states no further justice work after March 23 and limits activities to poultry or livestock losses or direct matters with the Surrey township board.

Surrey Township Board

Sixtieth Wedding Anniversary Appreciation Note

Mr and Mrs Al Purdy express thanks for cards flowers and gifts received for their sixtieth wedding anniversary. The appreciation message notes deep gratitude from the couple and their family.

al Purdy

Rural Youth Bake Sale to Fund Passion Play Trip

The rural Christian Youth Group will hold a bake sale on Saturday March 25 at Gay's Dime store. Proceeds support a group trip to the Passion Play in Bloomington Illinois.

Gay's Dime Store Bloomington Illinois

Birthday thanks from Albina A. Gerow to family and friends

Albina A. Gerow expresses gratitude to her children and friends for cards flowers and presents. She thanks daughters Mrs. Mary Hemstreet and Inez Teale for the birthday party held March 19 and calls the kindness the fragrant oil that keeps life’s wheels turning.

Mary Hemstreet Inez Teale Albina A Gerow

Card of Thanks for Mrs Magele Grigware

The family expresses sincere appreciation to friends and neighbors for kind expressions of sympathy after the death of our beloved mother Mrs Magele Grigware.

Magele Grigware

In Memoriam Rolland L Dysinger Killed in World War II

In loving memory of Rolland L Dysinger our dear son and brother killed near Frankfort Germany on March 24 1945. Sadly missed by his family W D Dysinger and family.

Rolland L. Dysinger Frankfort Germany

Rummage Sale At Clare Masonic Hall Dates Announced

Rummage sale at Clare Masonic Hall scheduled for Friday and Saturday March 31 and April 1. Those bringing rummage to the hall should deliver Thursday afternoon March 30. Contact Photie 144.

Clare Masonic Hall Hall

Sheppard Diesel Tractors Survive Two-Thirds Fuel Claim

The 23te Auto Products Company notes two thirds of tractors from Sheppard Diesel Tractors rely on fuel. The claim frames production and supply considerations for potential buyers and partners.

23Te Auto Products Company

Coleman Grange Hosts March 26 Tin and Music Night

Readable note shows Coleman Grange event on March 26 featuring Clifford Anthony and his orchestra performing tins style music. Local listings highlight the event as a community entertainment night with live music.

Coleman Grange Clifford Anthony

Randall Box Social at Randall School Tonight

Box and pre social at Randall school at 8:00 tonight March 24 hosted by 4 Club. Girls bring a box or pie and boys bring your pocketbooks. A short program is planned.

Randall School

Tough Jobs Go Eco With Federal Trucks at Bob's Sales

Bob's Sales & Service offers Federal trucks for demanding tasks at 210 McHwan Si Glare. The dealer emphasizes economical performance and reliability for tough jobs.

Bob's Sales & Service McHwan Si

Salew and service. Norman . Myers

Fragmentary OCR reads Norman Myers about 244 miles east of Cornwall with a note on salew and service. Details are unclear due to garbled text.

Salew Norman Myers Cornwell Warm

In loving memory of Mrs Annis R Conner

In loving memory of our dear mother and grandmother who departed this life March 27 1943. To know her ways to love her was to keep sweet thoughts within hearts. Though her passing leaves a void no one else can fill. Glad memories of her linger with her family and grandchildren.

Annis R. Conner Lloyd Spaulding J. Graham M.S. Conner

Gratitude for Support After Loss From Frizzell Family

The Frizzell family thanks friends and neighbors for kindness during the loss of a loved one. Appreciation goes to the Masonic Lodge Rev Nevins Farwell Rebekahs Mrs Cole for hymns and service and all for the flowers. Lessie Frizzell.

Masonic Lodge Nevins Farwell Rebekahs Mrs. Cole Lessie Frizzell and

Easter Chicks and Ducklings For Sale in Clare

Real live colored baby chicks in seven bright colors and heavy breeds plus ducklings available April 3. Visit George Bryant in Clare to pick up or place orders for any amount. Phone 220 2618.

George Bryant Clare

Methodist Mother and Daughter Banquet Noted

The Methodist Mother and Daughter banquet will be held April 26. Watch for further announcement.

Farwell Community Auction Set for April 22

A community auction is scheduled for Saturday April 22 at 1 00 P M at the Jack Miller residence in the village of Farwell. Arlie Schofield serves as clerk and Jeff Willey as auctioneer.

Jack Miller Farwell Arlie Schofield Jeff Willey

Open for Business: Welding Shop Trial Run

Laws sharpened and gummed atc and acetylene welding described. John Lower operates at the Brown location, 7 safe north and 2 east of Clare. 46tE

John Lower Brown Clare

Paldte Sandwich Shop Closed After Proprieter's Family Loss

Due to the death of the proprietor Charles Cooper mother the Paldte Sandwich Shop will remain closed until Tuesday March 28.

Charles Cooper Paldte

Also Mentioned on This Page

Traverse School King’s Daughters Michigan Department of Health American Red Cross Allemande American Legions Bake Sale Jy ‘Edly Sponsored Ronald Col Kay Kyser H. G. Wells the Time Machine Citizen's State. Bank Andersonville Club City OF John Methner Rosebush R-1 Joe Swain Clara Rebekah Memoriam W. D. Dysinger and Family Sheppard Diesel Tractors Randall Box Social Silver King Tractor
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