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Newspaper

Clare Sentinel

Location

Clare, Michigan, United States of America

Date

Mar 28, 1947

Page

4

Townships to Elect Officers April Election

Nominating results for numerous townships in Clare and Isabella counties list Union Republican and People's tickets with candidates for supervisor clerk treasurer highway commissioner and justice of the peace. Also notes board of review and constable slates across Freeman Frost Garfield Greenwood Hatton Hamilton Hayes Summerfield Winterfield Vernon.

Freeman Township Union J. J. Beard Cecil Gaffney Jesse Lee Eli. Darmell Justice of Peace Albert Lea L. Blain Herb. Middleton Board of Review Ollie Middleton Leo Harris George Harris Donald Armstrong Lloyd Nichols Frost Township Union Leo Gronda Lela Malcommson Ralph Carey Fred Cosgrove Ray Smith Gerald Brady Henry Norman West Semig Donald Malcommson Kenneth Blackledge Ted Cooper Garfield Township Republican Charles L. McKenzie Marguerite Shilling Alfred Sturgis William Feuchter George Davison Laveries Wonnacott Ray Brown Charles Covell Herman Miller Lloyd Hunt Hugh Beebe People’s Ticket Don Brown Ted Mattonen Gordon Smith Calvin Tryon Jake Smith Forest Gilman Abe Krabill Pat Sharp John Iseroth Frank Miller Jack Perry Greenwood Township Union Elgin Budd Lewis Light Ethel Douglas Carl Bringold James Lane Henry Heintz Max Stanley Archie Davis Zeno Budd Frank Ahac M Harold Sprague Aliman Collins Bert Parshall Hatton Township Ed. Mader Nial Abbott Cleota Kanarr Howard Brockway Chas. Kleinhardt John Pfannes Leo Heintz Lloyd Clark Forest Garver John Hogue Hamilton Township Loyd Keysor J. F. McKenna Evelyn Lyons Arthur Fisch Pat McGuire James McGuire Hayes Township Orlie Stockwell A. L. Heiden Heith Schneider Hdmiund Woods Nelson Bailey M. Cc. Dawson Merton Bailey Adolph Doehring Ruane Archbold Union Ticket Arthur Beemer Summerfield Clara Davis Harl E. Phelipp Harley Curnis Alvin Buttermore Géorge Lewin Royce Paris Winterfield Township Union Tiket Ray” Richardson Wilbur Phelipp Treabutey Leay Diment Samuel Gaskill Carlos Goodrich Lewis Lockwood William McComb Willis Mosher Shirley Randall Frank Kirby Richard Cook Homer Vizna Vernon Township James C. Walsh Roy Wilson Arthur J. Archbold Alfred Elliott Harnest Irwin Harl Beatty William Grune Florence Irwin Charlotte Border Fred Irwin William Wilson

Boom in Divorces Sweeps U S in 1946

Washington reports show many cities set records for 1946 divorces amid postwar strain. Judges cite hasty GI marriages, money issues, and wartime economic effects as key factors driving higher divorce rates nationwide. Reno logs 11 000 divorces and state totals reach 20 000.

Washington G.I Atlanta Bond Almand Miami Miles Lewis Boston Edmond J. Donlan Massachusetts Rhode Island John O. Pastore Reno William McKnight Anthony Maestretti Clayton Parks Minneapolis

Sentinel Display Ads Delayed by Water Scarcity

Advertisers are warned that all Sentinel-display advertising must be arranged for two weeks ahead due to water shortages and labor conditions impacting publication. The notice urges提前 scheduling to ensure space and timing.

Interesting Bits of News from Hither and You

Our postman Fred Krell reports spotting a robin Thursday of last week. We wager the little red robin will head south as the storm breaks Monday night.

Fred Krell Bobbin Southland

Vernon Fitzpatrick Receives State Farmer Degree

Vernon Fitzpatrick son of Mr and Mrs Bernard Fitzpatrick of Arthur township earned the State Farmer degree at the F F A Convention in Lansing on March 20 and 21 He is a senior at Beaverton school

Vernon Fitzpatrick Bernard Fitzpatrick Arthur Township Lansing Vernon Beaverton School

Doc Houghton Tumbles in Drug Store Injury

Tempus EdaxRerums notes Doc Houghton injured his ankle while at a drug store and required crutches after tearing ligaments between the soda bar and prescription case. The incident reflects the toll time takes on agility as years pass.

Houghton

Methodist Church Announces Holy Week Services

Balm Sunday offers regular worship at 10:00. Guest speaker Rev. Henry Ball from Rosebush Methodist Church speaks Sunday evening at 8:00. Mon through Wed evenings feature ministers from local churches. Holy Communion Thursday, Good Friday service 1:00 to 2:45. Easter Breakfast Wednesday at 9:00. Easter services at regular hours with infant baptism 9:30 and 10:00 worship. Church School 11:15. Youth Fellowship 6:30.

Henry Ball Rosebush Methodist Church Fern Wheeler Coleman Church Donald Sailor Beaverton Church Lester Clough Evart Ministerial Association Women’s Society of Christian Service

Michigan Bell to Introduce Toll Dialing Service

Michigan Bell announces initial steps toward nationwide toll dialing in Michigan. The plan includes suburban dialing and a 75 area numbering plan with three digit area codes, affecting 365 000 Detroit region numbers over 4 to 5 years and a $3 million cost. Early changes affect 20 000 subscribers in three central Detroit offices with April directory updates.

Michigan Bell Telephone Company Michigan Lacy United States New York Detroit Birmingham Royal Oak Pontiac Center Line Roseville Trenton Wyandotte Farmington Northville Plymouth Wayne Ypsilanti Ann Arbor Mt. Clemens Middlebelt Livonia Southfield Rockwood Warren Chicago Philadelphia

Red Cross Drive Extended to April 10

American Red Cross County Roll Call Chairman George J. Lehr announced the 1947 fundraising campaign is extended to April 10 due to weather and snow blocked roads. Staff organization nears completion and volunteers hope the county quota is reached soon. Red Cross needs remain high from postwar relief efforts.

American Red Cross County Roll Call George J. Lehr Red Cross

Fisher Infant Dies at Clinic in Traverse City

Canduice Allene Fisher died March 20 at the Central Michigan Baby Clinic in Traverse City after a premature birth at Clare Hospital on February 28, 1947. Survived by mother Margarete Fisher and grandparents Mr. and Mrs. Harley Fisher of Clare. Funeral at Doherty Funeral Home Sunday at 2 PM with Rev. Mable Elder officiating. burial in Middle Branch Cemetery near Evart.

Canduice Allene Fisher Margarete Fisher Central

Solovox Artist To Be at Baptist Church Sunday

Mrs. George Pfetsch of Mt. Pleasant a noted solovox and piano artist will perform at the First Baptist church Sunday at 7 45 PM. The Palm Sunday service aims to bless Christians and reach unbelievers with a sacred concert on solo box and piano to start the evening service.

George Pfetsch Mt. Pleasant First Baptist Church

Birthday thanks from Albina Gerow in Michigan note

Albina Gerow thanks relatives and friends in Clare Loomis Grand Rapids Battle Creek Lansing Coleman Davison Twining Pontiac and Sheridan Clare County for cards letters and gifts on her March 19 birthday and praises God for years and good health.

Clare, Loomis Grand, Rapids Battle Creek Lansing Coleman Davison Twining Pontiac Sheridan Clare County Albina “A. Gerow Beverly St Michigan

Soiled Collarline Care Suggests Prewash Solvent Use

Soiled collarlines of shirts dresses and blouses are vulnerable from rubbing during laundry. Using grease solvents like carbon tetrachloride benzene and alcohol before laundering dissolves oils in stains and eases removal of other soils. Do not use on rayons or acetate fabrics until tested for safety.

Neighbors and Mt. Vernon Grange Send Gratitude

Mr. and Mrs. Edward Northon express appreciation for letters and cards and a fruit basket from neighbors, friends, and the Mt. Vernon Grange during their illness.

Mt. Vernon

Elm Grove Dance Sponsored by Sheridan Grange

Sheridan Grange hosts Elm Grove dance on Friday night March 28 at 50 cents per person. Juneh served. 262

Sheridan Grange

Milk Storage and Light Protection Guidance

The guidance advises refrigerating milk immediately when possible. If refrigeration is not feasible, protect milk from light by using a covered box or similar cover for the milkman to use.

Card of Thanks for Infant Death

The Lickert family thanks neighbors and friends for flowers and sympathy during the death of their infant child. They praise Rev. Hahn for comforting words and Mr. Doherty for assistance.

Hahn Doherty Forrest Lickert

Thanks for flowers while in Gladwin Hospital

Helen Cleveland thanks friends and relatives for flowers cards and support during her stay at Gladwin Hospital and expresses gratitude to Clare Manufacturing Company employees for the flowers.

Gladwin Hospital Clare Manufacturing Company Helen Cleveland

Fiftieth Anniversary Gratitude From Mr and Mrs Newman

Mr and Mrs J C Newman express thanks to relatives and friends for attendance and gifts on their fiftieth anniversary. They note cash gifts totaling 16.55, 54 cards, thanks to Rev Charles Kleinhardt Brush College Aid for cake and dinner, children for 366 gift, grandchildren including Esther Poet who could not attend due to illness in Clare.

Chas. Kleinhardt Brush College Esther Poet Clare J. C. Newman

Bereaved Hein Family Thankful For Kindness

The children of Mr and Mrs Micheal Hein express sincere thanks for kindness and generosity shown at their father's death. They also thank Mr Thurston Rev Leah Gardon the pallbearers and the singers for their support.

Micheal Hein Thurston Leah Gardon Micheal Héin

Notice to Public on Ancestry of Brownell Family in Clare

Public notice seeks information about George F Brownell and Emily Wilson Brownell and their mother Mary Jane Brownell Wilson Moore. The family resided in Clare from before 1876 until Emily Brownell died in 1925. Address 238110 George BE Blake Box 947 Murrieta Calif.

George F. Brownell Emily Wilson Brownell Mary Jane Brownell Wilson Moore Clare Emily Brownell George BE Blake Murrieta Calif

Sealed bids invited for Vernon township farm with house

Sealed bids will be received until April 10 for a forty acre farm in section 30 Vernon township with a house. The sale includes gold items described separately. Administrator Andrew J. Irwin reports.

Vernon Township Andrew J. Irwin

Lincoln Township Meeting Planned at Lake George

A township meeting will be held at the Lincoln Township Community Building in Lake George at 7 00 p m on Monday March 31. Residents and others interested in Lincoln township improvements are invited to attend.

Lincoln Township Lake George

Lake George Card Party Set for April 2

The Lake George Community Building hosts the final card party on Wednesday night April 2. The event will include a kitchen shower and key organizers invite participation from local residents.

Lake George

Riders Wanted for Flint Trip This Weekend

Two or three riders needed to share travel costs to Flint on Saturday and return Sunday or Monday. Meet at Log Cabin East City Limit on US 10.

Flint Log Cabin East City Limits

Auction Notice for Archie Border Sale near Clare

Archie Border will sell at public auction at the premises located 3 miles south 4 west 1 south and a half mile east of Clare or 244 miles east of Wood's Store on Thursday April 10 starting at 12 30 oclock. Items include cattle chickens hay feed farm implements and household goods. Jeff Willey Auctioneer Farwell State Savings Bank Clerk See list in next week s Sentinel.

Archie Border Clare Wood Jeff Willey Farwell State Savings. Bank Sentinel

Birthday thanks from Mrs Imogene Wilkinson Battle Creek

Mrs Imogene Wilkinson of Battle Creek Michigan expresses gratitude to relatives and friends for the thoughtful birthday cards received on her celebration day.

Imogene Wilkinson Battle Creek Michigan

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Garfield Greenwood Hayes Isabella County War Department AGF Band Army Ground Forces Seventh Army Headquarters Raleigh N. C Columbia S. C Jacksonville Fla Tampa Columbus Montgomery Ala Jackson Miss Memphis Tenn Nashville Augusta Chester E. Whiting Medford Mass U. S Robin Farmer Methodist Church Michigan Bell Traverse City Bank Auio Clare, Michigan WM. H. Bicknell Federal Reserve System Member Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation Baptist Church Pastor i, E, Redman ELM Grove Lionel Duncan Farmer’s Independent Produce Co Desoto Willys Bob Willard Fran Regina Itutta Cleaners Reynolds Regina Agency
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