Expansion of Clare business places planned
Local firms plan spring moves to expand space and modernize offerings. Gamble Store will relocate to 427 McEwan Street this weekend with a Monday opening. Grove Bros. will merge adjacent premises to form a larger store with a grand opening sale. Houghton Drug Store prepares a clearance sale before moving near the post office. A new Fifth Street block is cleared for a future business block, with additional changes possible.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gamble
Roy Beltinck
Rainbow Grill
McEwan Street
West Fifth Street
McEwan
Grove Bros
James Grove
Sentinel
Houghton Drug Store
Improvements Planned for Wilson State Park This Year
Wilson State Park north of Harrison on US 27 undergoes major upgrades. Camp Houghton Lake crews replot roads and build a new 12 foot roadbed with an 18 foot entrance, two miles of improved gravel road. New campsites at both ends, privacy shrubbery, and parking for 160 cars accompany a new combination building and lakefront picnic areas. The plan aims to boost park appearance and usefulness for upcoming summer visitors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilson State Park
Harrison
Houghton Lake
Congregational Church Plans Visitation Campaign Next Week
First Congregational church officers and workers schedule a two day visitation campaign on Wednesday and Thursday in April to refresh the church subscription list last updated in 1937. A Tuesday church supper will precede the effort with Rev. Percy V. Dawe assisting and giving final instructions to trustees and workers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Congregational Church
Ufd
Percy V. Dawe
Michigan Congregational Conference Office
Rosebush Catholic Church Nears Complete Dedication
St Henry’s parish Rosebush US-27 has finished funding the church’s main floor after years of basement services. Campaign led by Father Gordon Grant raised the total through socials and increased offerings, with Garland and Logan Co. of Mt Pleasant as contractors. High altar and lighting fixtures donated. Dedication planned for June with date to be announced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Henry’s Parish
Rosebush
Us-27
Gordon Grant
Ornce
Garland and Logan Co
Mt. Pleasant
Easter Seals Drive Aids 300 000 Crippled Children
The National Society for Crippled Children funds services through the annual Easter Seals sale from March 21 to April 18. Michigan’s chapter coordinates local units to aid crippled children, promoting education, independence, and community participation under the motto To See Every Crippled Child Through. Buy seals now at 316 East State, Clare.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sears
W National Society For Crippled Children
America
Michigan Society For Crippled Children
Michigan
East State
Clare
Rev P A Olson of Bay City to lead Baptist meetings here
Sunday March 30 starts another service at Clare Baptist church with Rev. P A Olson of Bay City joining in a ten day evangelistic series. He leads evening programs at 7330 oclock urging listeners to hear his gospel explanations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P. A. Olson
Bay City
Clare Baptist Church
Olson
Local Catholics Support National Refugee Relief Campaign
Catholics in Grand Rapids join parishes nationwide in a Sunday drive to raise funds for war victims and other charities led by the Bishops Relief Committee. Bishop Joseph Plagens urges giving as an act of peace and brotherhood, with all funds aiding those in need and Pope Pius XII endorsing the effort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Bishops’ Relief Committee
Grand Rapids
Joseph ©. Plagens
D. D
Plagens
Pius XII
Miss Martha Knecht Resigns as County Health Nurse
Miss Martha Knecht resigns as Clare County Tri County Health Nurse effective April 1 after six years in public health. A UMich and Wayne University graduate, she will wed soon and Ina Mary Young from Lake County will assume duties May 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martha Knecht
Clare County
Tri-County
Miss Knecht
University of Michigan
Wayne University of Detroit
Detroit Department of Health
Kellogg Foundation
Battle Creek
Clare
Children’s Fund
Clare County Child Health Association
Martha
the Sentinel
Ina Mary Young
Lake County
Fr S J Morrison Speaks on Communism at Kiwanis
Rev Fr Stanley J Morrison pastor of St Cecilia's church spoke at the Kiwanis dinner at Hotel Doherty on Wednesday evening. He discussed the various communistic groups in the United States their activities and their impact on daily life and national life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stanley J. Morrison
St. Cecilia's Church
Prmple
Kiwanis
Doherty
Fr. Morrison
Harry Wehrly
George Scott
George's Market Open Evenings and Sundays
George's at 118 East 4th Street Clare offers quality media and groceries with evening and Sunday hours. Local residents can call 290 for inquiries and orders.
Army Day Proclaimed in Clare Michigan April 4 1941
The city of Clare designated Friday April 4 1941 as Army Day urging public celebration and school ceremonies to honor the Army and its role in national defense. The proclamation by Mayor John W. Dunlop calls for displaying National Colors and thoughtful discussion of the country’s welfare amid abroad disturbances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Army of
United States
Michigan
Clare
United States Army
Ninteen
Thirteen drilling permits issued in state past week
The State Department of Conservation reported thirteen oil and gas exploration permits issued across nine counties in the past week, bringing the yearly total to 178. Listings include Clare County Redding Township American Drilling Co. and Saginaw State No X-3. Midland Edenville Township Sun Osi Co. No. A-2. Isabella Fremont Township Belvidere Oil Co. Edmore Pease No. 1 SE SE NW. Bromfield Bundy Hill Natural Gas & Oil Corp. Fred Winters Comm. No. 1 NE NE SE. Osceola Lincoln Township Taggart Bros. Co. Big Rapids Heyner Bader Schneider No. 5 C NW and No. 6 C SW.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Department of Conservation
Clare County
Redding Township
American Drilling Co
Saginaw
CNNE
Midland County
Edenville
Townishin
Sun Osi Co
Toledo
New SE
Isabella County
Fremont Township
Belvidere Oil Co
Edmore
Pease
Bromfield Township
Bundy Hill Natural Gas & Oil Corp
Flint
Fred Winters
Osceola County
Lincoln Township
Taggart Bros. Co
Big Rapids
Heyner-Baderschneider
Taggart Bros
Bader-Gingrich
Scotts Write of Mexican Trip and Interesting Spots
Excerpt from a family letter recounts George and wife George Scott traveling from Langtry Texas to Mexico in February 1941. They visit Roy Bean's Court Langtry Teotihuacan Mexico City Acapulco and Chiapas. They report warm weather and beach time and plan to stay another month.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scotts
Fred Smalley
George Scott
Mexico
Texas
Kermit
Mama
Dad
Wayne
Old
Langtry
Roy Bean
Lanedo
Victoria
Jacala
Teotihuacan
Mexico City
Azeteca
Liat Day of Green's White Elephant Sale
A Saturday event titled Liat Day of Green's White Elephant Sale draws community shoppers to a local venue for secondhand bargains and eco friendly bargains.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Green
Eco, Ao
Mrs L J Wagner Re elected District President At Michigan Womens Clubs Meet
Mrs Lloyd J Wagner of Mt Pleasant and formerly of Clare was re elected president of the northeastern district at the 47th annual Michigan State Federation of Women’s clubs convention in Lansing. She was named a delegate to the General Federation Triennial in Atlantic City in May 1924. Clare attendees included Mrs Frank Hochstetler and others. The district won safety and adult education honors including a silk American flag and a scrapbook prize for 3426 inches of newspaper publicity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lloyd J. Wagner
Mt. Pleasant
Clare
Michigan State Federation of Women's Clubs
Lansing
Wagner
General Federation
Atlantic City
Frank Hochstetler
Clare Study Club
Theodore Bowler
Jesse Hampton
Robert Ryan
Elmer Hagers
Harold Rickert
Chicago
Shepherd
A. O. Rathke
Bay City
A. E. Mulder
Coleman Study Club Hosts Clare Ladies Event
Mrs J P Carey of Mt Pleasant will review Random Harvest by James Hilton for Coleman Study Club as they entertain the Clare Study Club next Tuesday April 1 at Mrs Paul Bradshaw's home in Coleman. Mt Pleasant’s Mrs Lloyd J Wagner president of the Northeastern district Women’s clubs will attend. Club members meet at Hotel Doherty at 2:00 PM. Call Mrs Theo G Bowler to RSVP.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. P. Carey
Mt. Pleasant
James Hilton
Coleman Study Club
Clare Study Club
Paul Bradshaw
Coleman
Lloyd J. Wagner
Michigan State Federation of Women's Clubs
Doherty
Clare
Theo. G. Bowler
Clare Kiwanis Take Lions Share Of State Honors
The State Kiwanis bowling tournament ended in Flint with thirteen leaders changing positions and the Clare Kiwanis Club claiming most honors. Three of four divisions saw champions held from Sunday’s competition while James Hancock of Grand Rapids won the singles title, beating Leo Hampton of Clare with a 664 series by two pins.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Flint
Clare Kiwanis Club
James Hancock
Grand Rapids
Leo Hampton
Glare
Hancock
Sixth Annual Boxing Tournament Dates Set in April
Civic and social schedules caused conflicts but organizers confirm three stable boxing evenings on April 9 15 and 17. Details will be published next week.
New County Nurse to Beat Health Meeting April 2
On April 2 at 2:00 Mrs. P. D. Gibson will entertain Clare County Child Health Association in Harrison. Madge Lamb will chair the meeting and Ina Mary Young will demonstrate nursing procedures from home care. Members urged to attend as the new nurse begins her service and the group welcomes her. Remember the date.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clare County Child Health Association
Harrison
Madge Lamb
Ina Mary Young
Knecht
Senator Carpenter Backs Banking Protection Bill
Senator Ben Carpenter and Chester M. Howell backed a bill to safeguard smaller Michigan banks from large chain influence. The Anti-Branch Banking measure failed by one vote in the Senate on March 18 after amendments and reconsideration motions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senate
Michigan
State Senate
Michigan Tradesman
Grand Rapids
D. Hale Brake
Stanton
Ben Carpenter
Harrison
Chester M. Howell
The
Chesaning Argus
Michigan Press Association
Masonic Lodge Degree Team Heads Tuesday Dinner
One hundred fifty Masons wives and guests attended a fish supper at the Masonic Temple Tuesday evening. Nearly 100 Masons stayed for the ritualistic third degree by Sault River Lodge No. 288 of St. Louis as locals and visitors from St. Louis Mt. Pleasant Beaverton Farwell and other lodges observed. Credit to John Empey and Art Damoth and O.E.S. members for the supper.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Masonic Temple
Sault River Lodge No. 288
St. Louis
Mt. Pleasant
Beaverton
Farwell
John Empey
Art Damoth
O.E.S
Dogs At Large Near Clare School A Menace
Dogs roaming near Clare public school have become a nuisance and menace to children. School authorities seek police cooperation to remove the dogs. Animals found at large will be taken to the City Pound and owners must pay expenses or the dogs will be disposed of as required by law.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clare Public School
Townships Pick Candidates for Spring Election
Township notices list candidates by township for the spring election. Franklin Greenwood Grant Hamilton Hatton townships report nominees across unions and parties, with positions for supervisor clerk treasurer highway commissioner justice of the peace and board of review.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clare County
Franklin Township Union
Herbert Sharp
Percy H. Hall
William Hoag
Frank Riske
Justice of Peace
Townsend
Fred Woodry
Fred Eriskine
Everett Wallace
Charles Woodry
Greenwood Township
Charlie VanBlarcum
Caroline E. Darling
Hisworth Chaffee
Henry Heiitz
Dan Holcomb
Edd Sanford
Vincent Carek
Charlie Lang
Bert Parshal
Fred Kuehl
Choice Union
John Burnett
Doris Budd
Ethel Douglas
John Bringold
Alvin Budd
Elmer Hosier
Wm. Roland
Day Sabin
John Chaff
Lew Light
Grant Township
Chas. VanDen Bergh
S. A. Dawson
al Purdy
G.’ & Mass
Julius Schaeffer
Nellis Reynolds
Arichie Cleveland
Andrew Colmus
Geo. Harring
Hamilton Township
Joseph Sullivan
J. F. McKenna
Wm. Weldon
Sam McClain
Loyd Keyser
Andrew Keysor
Hatton Township
People’s Ticket
Ed. Moder
Nial Abbott
Cleota Kanaar
Claud Taysner
Clare Rebekahs and Odd Fellows District Meeting
Rebekahs and Odd Fellows from local lodges attended the district association meeting in Weidman last Thursday evening. President Stanley Glass presided. Walter Taylor gave welcome, Floyd Seeley replied. About two hundred attended. A committee planned the summer picnic. After music recitations and lunch, dancing closed the evening. Next meeting in Coleman on April 17. Meetings resume in October. visitors urged to see White's Greenhouse display.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rebekahs
Weidman
District Association
Stanley Glass
Farwell
Walter Taylor
Weidman Lodge
Floyd Seeley
Mt. Pleasant
Edgar Roberts
Brinton
Association
Coleman
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Congregational Church
U.S
Bishop Plagens
S. J. Morrison
Kiwanis Meeting
John W. Dunlop
American Drilling Company
State No. X-3
Redding
L. J. Wagner
Women’s Club
Clare Kiwanians
LIONS
New County
Senator Carpenter
Sadlt River Lodge
Masonic
Democratic
Mel Warley
Roy Hoover, Jr
George Ickes
Clare Rebekahs
ODD Fellows
Coleman?ieary
White
Nansety
Bey
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