Poor April attendance marks year’s weakest showing
The April monthly attendance summary shows the poorest figures of the year across grades one through seven. Only a few pupils achieved perfect attendance while several lists name students from Miss Wonder’s grade and others as second to seventh graders, reflecting broad absences and low participation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Horace Desormeau
Franklin Lohnes
James Octelo
Mary Achard
Roy Pena
Lucile Peterson
Good Literature Club Plants Memorial Tree For Mabel Jones
The Good Literature Club voted to plant a tree in memory of Mrs. Mabel Jones at the meeting held at Mrs. Ruth Hachmuths home on Tuesday evening. Mrs Reading donated the tree and a committee including Mesdames Lampman and Mack will attend the planting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ruth Hachmuth
Mabel Jones
Stella Lampman
Winston Churchill
Pearl Sanford
Northon
Son of Joe Baker Wanted by The Sentinel
The Sentinel seeks the son of Joe Baker who died at County Hospital Duluth Minnesota. whereabouts unknown but thought to live near Clare County. Anyone with information to contact Joe K. Palker at 409-11 West Sunset Duluth Minnesota. The St Cecilia Society to hold baked goods and apron sale May 3 in the vacant Hotel Doherty store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Sentinel
Joe Baker
County Hospital
Duluth
Minhh
Clare County
Joe K. Palker
West Sun
Matin
St. Cecelia Society
Hotel Doherty
Sall Day
Adv
Beaverton Hosts Gladwin Clare Coleman Athletic Association Formed
O R Atkins reports a Beaverton meeting on April 16 organizing the Gladwin Clare Coleman and Beaverton Athletic Association. The group plans yearly field meets starting May 9 in Beaverton with rules from M I A A and a five dollar per school annual fee. Presidents secretaries treasurers and two directors to lead, with school superintendents coaches and two varsity students as members.
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Beaverton
Gladwin, Clare, Coleman and Beaverton Athletic Association
Gladwin
Coleman
Clare
R. Atkins
H. L. Cross
Coleman C. L
Undimmed lights blamed for Clare collision
John Dionise returning from Alma with fruit says two accidents occurred within a short distance. First at Rose Bush the other driver’s bright lights blinded him, causing a fender clash and battery trouble. He then lost control hitting the ditch as another fast car with strong lights approached, but he escaped uninjured though the truck’s rear wheel broke. The other vehicle fled.
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Clare
Alma
John Dionise
Rosebush
Dionise
Log Cabin Twelve Farewell Dinner For Trevegno Couple
The Log Cabin Twelve hosted a farewell dinner Monday at Hotel Doherty for Mr. and Mrs. D Trevegno. Eighteen plates served, four missing. Guests later watched the evening show at Princess and planned to relocate to Cadillac where Mr Trevegno will work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. Trevegno
Doherty
Remembering Clare and Northern Michigan Forests
A reminiscence urges friends in Clare county and northern Michigan to recall the old vast pine and hardwood forests, warn of the devastation from fires and harvest, and press Congress for immediate reforestation and protective laws for future generations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clare“county
Michigan
Glare County
North America
Clare County
Man Who Helped Nominate Lincoln Delivers Lecture
Mr. Proctor, the last living of 466 Lincoln delegates, spoke at Mt. Pleasant Normal about the 1860 National Convention. He recalled Seward support, the border Unionists urging Lincoln, the Civil War rise and fall, and Lincoln’s preservation of the republic before his assassination, while two delegates testified to the Wigwam in Chicago.
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Mt. Pleasant
Proctor
Abraham Lincoln
Seward
Lincoln
Republic
Lee
Grant
Chicago
Reva Derby
Katherine Osborn
Farmers Meeting at Gilmore Church Promises Insightful Program
A farmers meeting hosted by the Men’s Club will be held at Gilmore Church on Wednesday evening in May. Speakers J W Hazel wood and George Wheeler of Mr Pleasant will explain Farm Bureau programs and expected benefits. Attendance urged for all farmers.
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Gilmore Church
Men’s Club
Farm Bureau
J.W. Hazelwood
George Wheeler
Mr. Pleasant
School Faculty En Gages for Next Year
The Board of Education announces the school faculty has been signed for next year. Most teachers hold Life Certificates or degrees with extensive experience and professional training. The roster includes Gumser, Bogan, Atkins, Love, Lampman, Slentz, Gardei, and others across grades and subjects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Education
Gumser
G. R. Bogan
O. R. Atkins
C. D. Love
Stella Lampman
Hunice Slentz
Ruth Gardei
Bva Ardis
Genevieve Stonecliffe
Ruth Hachmuth
Elizabeth Maybee
Winifred Wilson
Irene Brief
Alta Bellinger
Helen Hintze
Gertrude Nordbeck
Denzil Sleaty
Margaret Ardis
Baptist Church Holds Annual Meeting
The Baptist church members met Thursday evening for a pot luck supper at the parsonage. Reports from all departments showed growth and prosperity. Officers elected included Deacon A. T. Loomis, Deaconess Mrs. A. J. Clute, Clerk Mrs. Minnie Brown, Treasurer Mrs. A. J. Clute, and trustees A. T. Loomis and Miss Mary Gilmore. Bible School officers were appointed with Supt. Mrs. H. Terwilliger and assistants. A building committee to study alterations was also named: Loomis, Greer, Neithercut, Osborn, and Huy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Baptist Church
A. T. Loomis
A. J. Clute
Minnie Brown
Mary Gilmore
Bible School
H. Terwilliger
Mrytle Harger
Susie Foell
Treas
Myrtle Wilson
Loomis
Greer
Neithercut
Osbormm
Huy
Baseball Prospects Fair Names Early Lineup
The article notes many boys offered for B B material with four experienced players among mostly new prospects. It lists a probable season lineup and mentions six home games starting May 6 against Beaverton. Season tickets priced 50 cents for students and 75 cents for townspeople.
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B. B
Allen
C Schoonover
P White
Caple
Thayer
Lawson
Srd
Asline
Woolston
FF. Petchnich— Shoup
Beaverton
H. S
Kelly Bros. Stock Co to Perform in Clare
The Kelly Bros. Stock Co. arrives Monday at Dunlop ground Sixth and Hemlock for a week long engagement. Advance man Glen H. Ingle promises a bigger cleaner show with Slim Jim Ralph Wordley. Programs include St Himo Dora Dean Spooks The Trail to The West and opener Keep To The Right. Ladies admitted free Monday night.
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Kelly Bros. Stock Co
Dunlop
Sixth and Hemlock Streets
Clare
Glen H. Ingle
Ralph Wordley
Slim Jim
St Himo
Dora Dean
Democrats Hold County Convention in Clare
The Clare county Democrats convened at city hall on April 29 with Temporary Chair H W Brown presiding. Delegates John A Jackson, John Neithercut, Herrie Brown and alternates L H Thompson and others were chosen to attend the May 15 Flint state convention. A resolution condemned graft and called for government by and for the people.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clare
L. H. Thompson
H. W. Brown
Farwell
L. W. Jackson
Flint
John A. Jackson
John
Neithercut
Herrie Brown
Joseph Ladd
Harrison
Fred M. Shephard
Clare County
Joseph F Bowler Elected Delegate to National Convention
The Tenth Congressional District Republican convention met at Bay City City Hall with James H. Davidson as chair. Delegates chosen to Cleveland include H. T. McCall, W J Clemens, Joseph F Bowler, and George A Prescott. The convention endorsed John K Brower for State Treasurer and commended President Coolidge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bay City
James H. Davidson
Michigan
Joseph F. Bowler
Clare
George A. Prescott
Tawas
John K. Brower
Big Rapids
Coolidge
New List of Clare County Supervisors Published
County Clerk reports a full roster of Clare County supervisors and ward officials. The document lists names for all eight townships and three wards, includingArthur Baker and J. Derby, F Weatherhead and Clyde Curtis, plus Ward 3 John Phimsey and Harrison wards’ Clyde Curtis.
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Clare County
Arthur
George Baker
Franklin
Reginald Sharpe
Freeman
J. J. Beard
Frost
Robert A. Burns
Garfield—Perl
Tryon
Grant—Jayton
Montrey Greenwood
Chas. van Blarcem Hamilton
J. B. Price
Hatton
Tony Freed
Hayers
L. D. Wright
Linvulu
Arnold Redding
Floyd H. Davis
Sheridan—Harvey
EH. Dawson
Sumiafield
Vim
Princess Theatre May 3–10 bill highlights
May 3 to 10 line up includes Sat Bad Man A comedy fit with gale of laughter. Sun to Tue Sunshine Trail with Douglas McLean stars. A Laugh Every Mile of the Way. Tues to Wed Pioneer Trail recounts early West drama. Thurs to Fri Out of Luck Haunting Valley Ruth Rolland featured.
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Inc
Sun
Sunshine Trail
Douglas McLean
Hottentot
Pioneer Trail
America
Clare Study Club hosts discussion on broader education
A large turnout at Mrs. McKnight’s home April 29 featured Miss Marie Comstock of Alpena outlining broader education and community service goals. Mrs. Smith urged club cooperation with state activities, and Mrs. Wilson noted upcoming sign boards through Clare’s Chamber of Commerce to aid visitors.
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McKnight
Anderson
Marie Comstock
Alpena
Comstock
Clare Club
Smith
Bay City
Wilson
Clare
Michigan
Lena Reading
McGuire
Allen
Mabel Horton
Mesdames Mulder
McAllister
Clare Rod and Gun Club Holds May Meeting
The Clare County Rod and Gun Club meets Friday evening May 2 at 7:00 PM in the K of C club rooms above Anderson's Billiard Parlors. Members urged to attend with a new member. emphasis on active participation.
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Clare County Rod and Gun Club
K. of C
Anderson
Rod and Gun Club
Ministers to meet at Brown
The Clare County Ministerial Association will hold its regular monthly meeting on Monday May 6 at the U S parsonage in Brown. Rev Roush will bring the message. A pot luck lunch will be served at noon and a large attendance is desired. Rev LeRoy Whitney, Secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clare
April Ford Month Brings Record Sales for I N Hampton
I N Hampton of the Ford Garage reports the biggest April month since entering the Ford business eleven years ago with 46 vehicles sold. The list includes numerous buyers in Clare Harrison and nearby towns. fourteen used cars also sold. Hampton plans a souvenir for new buyers and is enlarging the garage to handle growing business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rudy J. Cotton
Emma Rogeman
Edgar van Sicklen
Bart Barrus
Clare
Clyde Curtis
Harrison
Ivan MelIntosn
James Dalton
Geo. Gilcher
A. J. Archbold
Hampton
Ford
Auction Sale At Mrs Herbert Allen Home Detroit Move
Public auction at 2 30 p m on Saturday May 3 at 2612 West Sixth Street will feature household furniture including stoves and dishes. Cash terms. Sale conducted by Mrs Herbert Allen.
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Detroit
West Sixth Street
Dance May 9 at Mt Vernon Grange hall
Converses Blues Chasers from Mt Pleasant provide music for a dance at Mt Vernon Grange hall on Friday evening May 9. Everyone welcome says the committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Converses
Blues Chasers
Mt. Pleasant
Mt. Vernon Grange Hall
Michigan Governor Proclaims Mothers Day Observance
Governor Groesbeck proclaims May 11 1944 as Mothers Day in Michigan urging worship services and messages to mothers. Citizens are asked to display the U S flag at home and in public places to honor American motherhood across the state.
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Mother Jove
Michigan
Congress of the United States
United States
Commonwealth
Alex. J. Groesbeck
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Bernadette Cour
June Francis Hachmuth
Donald Haring
Hazel Haring
Holna House
Margaret Morgan
Stanley Sutton
June Terwilliger
Marian Strait
Lucille Coulten
Wellington Airey
Hazel Sutton
Floyd Thompson
Blanche Dale
Hrma Grosvenor
Donna May Haring
Phyllis Schaaf
Joseph Kennedy
Owen King
Thelma Erter
Dale Randall
Lester Terwilliger
Louise Topps
Harold Williams
Dorothy House
Noma Des Ormeau
Mildred Derby
Lloyd Montgomery
Vernon Grewe
Arthur Grosvenor
Douglas Reading
Myrtle Octel
June Grosvenor
George Grover
Adah Gillis
Virginia Koch
Pauline Lewis
Glenn Neimeyer
Lucille Desormeau
Fred Pettibone
Ruth Bassett
Ruth Shaaf
Himo Shaaf
Noel Williams
Thomas Horton
Glenwood Holmes
Gladys Peterson
Robert Caple
Bernadette Desormeau
Elsie Eberhadt
Herbert Grosvenor
Nestor Higgens
Delbert Johnson
Grace Johnson
William Lange
Louise Mulder
Fred Octel
Francis Palmer
George Ramey
Lowell Schaeffer
Donald Shoup
Neal Stirling
Beulah Topps
Laila Wahl
H. B. Johnson, Jr
Good Literature Club
G. C. CB. Athletic Association
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J. L. Littlefield
Farmers’ Meeting
Princess Theatre
Ruth Rolland
Clare Study Club
Clare Rod and Gun Club
Brown
LeRoy Whitney
Hampton Agency
Perry Steel
North Bradley
John Stough
Elmer Clure
Ira van Valkenburg
Warren Parsell
Are
Albert Hildebrandt
W. H. Leash
Robert Kelley
Harold Schofield
Frank Lamphere
Thomas Crawford
Chester Chaffee
Frank Leash
Miles Darling
Emil Giers
Henry Fanslay
Erwin Bringold
Himer Merrihew
Clare Harvey Armenhout
Herman Voss
John White
Coupes
Judd Blystone
Carl Brown
Costell ‘Foran
Arthur Sheffield
Forder
Huon Allen
Theodore Bowler
George Ackerman
Tudor
James Thompson
Wade Cradit
Jess Allen
B. F. Hampton
Robert Burns
Helen Fanning
Edwin Runyan
Ernest Green
Herbert Allen
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