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Newspaper
Clare Sentinel
Location
Clare, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Mar 29, 1940
Page
14
The Clare Good Literature club moves its regular meeting to April 1 at the home of Mrs. H D Kennedy. The notice lists other social events including bridge and luncheon gatherings with multiple hostesses and guests across local families and clubs.
Fifty boys and girls from the primary department gathered at the church parlor for an Easter party. Decorations and games matched the season. Mrs. Winnie Covert led the event with help from Lois Lange’s class and Mrs. Frank Hochatetler. Refreshments were served.
The Clare Study Club met March 26 at Mrs Harold Fleming home with thirty members and guests. Mrs Green reported on the Crippled Children's Fund totaling 95 dollars, a county high. A musical program followed with Frank Sage, Jack Hall, Patty Hall, and Mrs Damoth performing with accompaniment by Mrs Lowrey.
After the program guests enjoyed tea served by Mesdames Neming A J Doherty Neff Damoth and Brown with H L T noted.
Mr. and Mrs. James Lloyd were honored guests at a miscellaneous shower at the Ben Kleinhardt home last week Wednesday evening. They received many beautiful gifts and a midnight pot luck lunch was shared with seventy five guests before goodbyes and well wishes for a long, happy life together.
About sixty neighbors gathered at the home of Mr and Mrs Ernest Allen for a farewell party on Friday evening The Allen family was surprised but soon settled into games singing and neighborly chat A lunch of sandwiches pickles cake and coffee followed Mrs Dorothy Rockey spoke on behalf of Arthur Center friends presenting a parting gift The note wishes them good luck and hopes they remember Arthur Center on the way out
Mr and Mrs George Wilkie entertained Easter Sunday at a family gathering with twenty five at dinner and thirty at supper. Guests included Mr and Mrs Fred Cook Carlton Fall and Miss MacComb of Inlay City Allen Rose Fall of Midland Mr and Mrs Clint Richmond and family of Harrison Mr and Mrs Clifford Richmond and family of Loomis Mr and Mrs Arthur Richmond of Coleman Mr and Mrs Ira Richmond Mr and Mrs John Hantey and children Mr and Mrs Guy Hardy and family Mrs Minnie Wilkie and Mrs Milla Van Kleek. Two Das ter cakes were the table centerpieces.
The Knights of Pythias and Pythian Sisters of Clare and Farwell gathered at Mr. and Mrs. L. H. Thompson's home Tuesday for a social evening. Seven tables of progressive Pedro were played with high honors to Mrs. Sage of Farwell and Alex McKinnon, consolation prizes to Mrs. Ea. White and Elmer Goddard, followed by refreshments for about thirty guests at midnight.
Government officials in Argentina push for greater native oil supplies as a possible coal import shortfall looms due to wartime disruptions. Federal petroleum monopoly data show Argentine wells produced 1,185,414 metric tons in the first nine months of 1939, up 13.97 percent from 1938.
Miss Ramona Nass daughter of Mrs Rose Nass wed Harry H Foster son of Mr and Mrs Arthur J Foster in Mt Pleasant Iowa in a double ring ceremony before about three hundred guests. Rev Jas Rogers officiated with Lohengrin March and O Prima Me song. The couple reside at 621 Pine St Mt Pleasant where a luncheon and reception followed. Out of town guests included relatives from Agency Detroit Des Moines and Grand Rapids.
Grand Chapter officers were guests of honor in Ithaca for an all day Myrtle Chapter session. Ethel B. Koronski led a school of instruction with Alma Chapter. A reception honored Mildred Kernen and Paul Kernen of Ithaca. Two candidates were initiated and Clare attendees joined the event.
A quoted exchange shows a man insisting he always stands up for women, but he admits exceptions in street cars. The remark highlights social expectations and gender behavior in public transit settings.
In A Woman's World Arma Mabel the discussion centers on gender wage fairness as Helen acknowledges knowledge of marriage status and wage disparity. The piece highlights a push for equal compensation for women.
Miranda reports a humorous engagement wager where Rastus does not give a real ring. Instead he offers a washer for Liza as a playful bet, described in dialect.
The dialogue frames a social clash as a tramp questions the value of honest labor before the old man offers no clear answer. The exchange hints at class tension and moral debate within a terse street scene.
Willie explains puncture as a small hole in a tire typically far from a garage. He notes the term can imply damage encountered during travel and emphasizes preparedness and basic tire repair knowledge.
The Seventh District Association 1 O F met Friday at West Branch with about 200 members from 11 lodges across Arenac Clare Gladwin Joyce and Ogeman. Delegates from Clare Lodge included Frank Mitchell Ernest Irwin and Carl Seiter. Ernest Irwin of Clare was elected District Second Vice President for the new year.
Rebekahs and Odd Fellows from Clare Lodges attended the district association meeting in Shephard last week. Mt. Pleasant lodges presented a fine program followed by lunch and dancing. The next meeting is April 18 at Goleman with Clare Rebekahs assisting.
The Clara Rebekahs met at their hall Tuesday with Mrs. Henrietta Smith in charge. Plans covered hall redecorations and favorable lodge finances, membership applications, and an investigating committee. The degree team practiced under the District Deputy, and plans were made to attend the Mt. Pleasant district meeting on April 9.
Milwaukee county sheriffs now test intoxicated drivers with a painted line four inches wide and 25 feet long. Suspects are escorted to the sheriff's office for the walk while a movie camera records the screen test for court use.
Luck Edward Berntson of Minneapolis recovered a $10,000 gold certificate from the gutter. The note, traced to a 1935 Philadelphia Treasury building fire, earned him a government reward and a receipt.
A historical overview notes six major wars involving the United States, outlining their broad scope and impact across periods in the nation’s military and diplomatic history. It summarizes the scale and enduring consequences on national policy and society.
Power Plus reports the Boulder dam site houses the world’s largest power plant. The installation includes seven generators capable of producing 860000 horsepower.
A Woodinville Washington hen born on A J Wing’s ranch displays two extra legs beneath its tail unlike normal legs, with the extra limbs being sturdy and unused. The owner notes the legs resemble a normal pair in structure.
The guide describes lowering the broiler flame and toasting thin bread slices three to four inches from the flame until dry and crisp. It warns to have the butcher skin meats like lamb for stewing and notes strong flavors come from the skin and fillings. It mentions filling a baked pie shell with flavored ice cream and topping with fresh or canned fruit.
A pelican at Bodega Bay California lets a fisherman feed it from his hand and now flies a half mile to be fed, yet it never catches its own fish. Fishermen know it by sight and wave for it to come.
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