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Newspaper

Clare Sentinel

Location

Clare, Michigan, United States of America

Date

May 05, 1939

Page

2

Knights of Columbus and related lodges schedule list

A sequence of lodge games and matches through May to September listing dates and venues for K of C Beal City Rosebush Green Spot Clare Harrison Delwin Porter Shepherd Coleman Delwin at various chapters. Events run weekly with mix of venues including Rosebush Green Spot Beal City Delwin and Clare with frequent cross venue matchups among K of COG K of G and related orders.

K. of Green Spot Porter Rosebush Shepherd Clare K. of C Delwin Beal City Harrison Coleman Shepherd Coleman Harrison Clare Delwin Green Porter Beal City Harrison Green Spot Shepherd Porter Clare Coleman K. of OG Beal City Green Harrison Rosebush Clare Delwin Porter Coleman Porter K. of Shepherd Green Harrison Porter K. of C. Rosebush Porter Clare Shepherd Delwin Clare Porter Clare Beal City Porter Green Spot Coleman Harrison K. of C. Harrison Clare Harrison Delwin Porter Coleman Green Green Spot Coleman Porter Harrison Clare Rosebush Delwin Shepherd

World telephone development shows American lead in reach

The report compares international telephone systems noting Germany and Britain, Canada and Japan per capita figures, and the dominance of private operation outside government controls. It highlights New York City’s vast telephony, the high density in U.S. cities, and the extensive global wire network with 28 billion calls in 1937.

United States Germany Great Britain Northern Ireland France Europe Canada Japan Berlin Paris London Amsterdam Birmingham Budapest Hamburg Prague Rome Tokio Vienna

Clare School May Events And Exhibits Schedule

May 5 baseball and tennis events featuring Coleman there May 12 baseball and tennis with Byatt here May 19 baseball and tennis with Gladwin there Home Economics Style Show Fine Arts and Industrial Arts Exhibit May 22 Vocal Festival May 23 Band Festival baseball Coleman here May 5 junior and senior prom May 26 baseball tennis Hyatt there May 30 tennis Standish there June 2 class night June 4 Veaper Services Suite 9 b2ad annual commencement

Coleman Byatt Gladwin Hyatt Veaper Services

Telephone Growth Boosts Overseas Circuits in 1939

T G Maher notes that cables and wires enable rapid overseas circuits and that telephone service in America is more useful. Michigan Bell’s local exchange had 600 telephones at the start of 1938 and 561 at year end, with an upgraded exchange due soon likely to push 1939 growth beyond 1938.

América T. G. Maher Michigan Bell Telephone Company American Telephones and Telegraph Company

Summer Edition Michigan Highway Map Now Available

The 1939 official Michigan highway map is off the presses with county lines colored and an index showing population and county seats. A small inset shows airline routes. the reverse features Michigan tourist attractions. The map lists trunkline roads, county roads, parks, forests, ferries, and city detail maps. Commissioner Murray D. Van Wagoner notes tourism is a major, growing industry and free copies are available at The Sentinel office.

Murray D. van Wagoner Michigan Great Lakes Sentinel

Michigan Game Trails Debuts as Michigan Outdoors Magazine

A new bi weekly publication titled Michigan Game Trails appeared last week. It focuses on Michigan outdoors sports and conservation and is published by Frank Farnham of Highland Park with L. L. Aaronson serving as managing editor after editing a petroleum trade journal.

Michigan Game Trails Michigan Frank Farnham Highland Park L. L. Aaronson Michigan Petroleum Trade Journal

Editing a Paper Is Not Easy

A humorous reminiscence on the challenges of running a newspaper with readers who demand variety. The piece jokes that jokes offend some, clipping offends others, and every timing decision draws ire. It concludes with the confession that the editor likely swiped this from another paper.

Billy

Sahara desertification mirrors American plains decline

The Sahara was once fertile and known as the Granary of Rome two millennia ago. Intense cultivation transformed it into a desert and a similar conversion is now occurring on the western plains of America with the desert spreading rapidly.

Sahara Rome America

Health District Seven reports extensive year of medical work

Dr E v Thieho? reports 62 477 miles traveled and 9 158 field services, 1 493 vaccinations against smallpox, 1 180 immunizations for diphtheria, 1 468 tuberculin tests and 109 x rays. Expectant mothers had 425 visits, 323 postnatal care. 7 799 medical exams and 1 265 school visits. 672 defects corrected. Sanitation inspections numbered 1 515, with 939 general and 676 food and milk protections. Dental care served 1 308 children with 1 756 visits. 696 teeth extracted and 1 705 fillings. 2 780 other operations and 203 children completed clinic work. 564 eye exams led to 436 glasses. Two children assisted at Traverse City clinic.

E. v Michigan Tuberculosis Association Children’s Fund Central Michigan Children’s Clinic Traverse City

Pioneer baseball opens season with losses to Reed City and Clare

The Gladwin Pioneers debut 1939 season on Reed City diamond losing 6 to 3. Bryant pitched five innings before Parsel finished. Next, at home, Clare defeated Gladwin 10 to 7 as errors costly. The lineup included Bryant Cradit Kleiner Haring Marshall Neharley Leosh Parsel Manee Schaaf. The team travels to Coleman seeking to end early skid.

Reed City Pioneers Clare Bryant Cradit Kleiner Haring Marshall Neharley Leosh Parsel Manee Eynie Bryant Gladwin Flyings Schaaf Mance Coleman

Islanders Reward Radio Helpers With Gifts From Pitcairn

Pitcairn Islanders sent a native basket to Dorothy Hall in New York and a native cane to Victor de Ghett in Brooklyn to thank radio operators who aided in delivering food last summer. The City of Delhart freighter carried the gifts, and coast guard and treasury agents seized the cargo amid a suspected smuggling alert, later released upon 47 cents duty payment.

New, York Pitcairn de Ghett Coast Guard United States Treasury

Social calls and a Vernon township car crash in Genesee area

Mr. and Mrs. Chas Sweet of Alma hosted guests including Mrs. Bruckart and family. Mrs. Foltz and Mrs. Fitch of Goodrich visited Bruckart household. A collision at Bogue Hill Vernon township damaged cars of David Seiter and Wm Wilsey with minor injuries. Genesee County Association members met in Flint with Mrs Edna Grills presiding. Bank staffers Bicknell and Wallington attended a Michigan State Bankers meeting in Bay City where Mark Hanna spoke.

Chas. Sweet Alma John Bruckart B. J. Foltz Sam Fitch Goodrich David Seiter Clare Wm. Wilsey Bogue Hill Vernon Township Mark Hanna Chicago Journal of Commerce Mr. Wallington

Isabella Pomona Grange Meeting Invite

Isabella Pomona Grange will meet with Broomfield Grange Friday evening May 12 at the regular meeting time. Fourth Degree Members are urged to attend and participate in the Lecture Hour. A pot luck lunch will be served. Nellie B White Sec y

Isabella Pomona Grange Broomfield Grange Nellie B. White Sec

Cowboy Is Pained by a Horse on Him

In Butte Montana William J Blondino an old time cowboy chose a car over his horse and was jailed for drunken driving. He sold his auto to pay a $50 fine. After his release he tried mounting his horse and broke his ankle, ending up in the hospital.

Butte Mont William J. Blondino

Scotland's Manufactures Rise in Textiles and Metals

The article lists Scotland's key industries including textiles, liquors, iron and steel, woolens, linens, and cottons, highlighting a diverse manufacturing sector across traditional products.

Scotland

Classified notice for found pony and musical instruments

Found Shetland pony located 1 mile west and 1 mile north of Clare. Owner Romayne Williams may reclaim by prayer property. For sale items include a drum set with base and stand plus 6 attachments, base features oil painting. $30 cash. Also a B-6 cornet in silver finish for $12. Display at Arthur DeGeer’s, 2 miles north of Farwell on old US-10.

Romayne Williams Clare Arthur DeGeer Farwell Us-10

Housefly Thrives Across Climates in Human Habitats

The housefly flourishes in nearly every climate where people live, adapting to diverse conditions and environments. Its ubiquity spans homes, markets, and outdoor spaces, posing consistent challenges for sanitation and public health.

Card of Thanks for Kindness After Death

Family expresses gratitude for assistance during the long shut in period and the death of their husband and father. Appreciation extends to those sending flowers and messages including the Ladies Auxiliary of the Methodist Church and local offices and neighbors. Mrs. Hilla Dorsey and family.

Ladies Auxiliary The Methodist Church Chamber of Commerce Board of Supervisors Clare Sentinel County Court House Hilla Dorsey

Heartfelt thanks for aid during illness and death of Marilyn Yvonne

The Marshall family expresses deep gratitude to all who helped during the illness and death of their daughter Marilyn Yvonne. Special appreciation goes to the Minister and singers, Russell Thurston, and nurse Miss Ritche at Woods Hospital for their care and support.

Marilyn Yvonne Russell Thurston Ritche Woods Hospital Marl Marshall

Thankful Note to Lutheran Ladies Aid and Friends

A brief expression of gratitude to friends neighbors and the Lutheran Ladies Aid for kindness during illness and for cards fruit and flowers.

Sage to Demonstrate Story & Clark Pianos at Shop

Frank Sage popular orchestra reader and composer will demonstrate Story and Clark pianos at the Gift and Flower Shop on Saturday playing requested numbers from popular sheet music.

Frank Sage Story & Clark

DIRT WANTED FOR FILLING MATERIAL REQUEST

Clare Sentinel invites readers to notify if they have dirt or solid filling material to dispose of. Call 85 to arrange disposal or pickup locally.

The Clare Sentinel

Rug and Carpet Cleaning by Mrs M Shumway Ad

Persons wishing to have their rugs and carpets cleaned phone orders to Mrs M Shumway. Phone 186 8012.

M. Shumway

Local Farm Supply Ad Promotes Fertilizer and Fuel

An old advertisement touts Hi-Speed 6 gallons and non substitute fuels, plus Hill Station Wizard Pulverized Sheep Manure for lawns and gardens. The Johnaton Elevator Co. is listed with R83.

Vernon Hill Station Johnaton Elevator Co

Community Organization Meeting Schedule Summary

Local groups announce regular meetings across Clare and area towns. I C O F Lodge meets Mondays. Clare Common Council and Chamber of Commerce hold monthly sessions. Elm Grove Townsend Club and Ma sonic Lodge schedule monthly or biweekly meetings. Various service and veterans groups including Lutheran Ladies Aid, American Legion, V F W, and Kiwanis list specific weekly or monthly meeting dates and locations.

Attention Poultrymen Town Line Chicks Promoted

Advertisement copy touts Town Line bred baby chicks as U S approved and “aristocrats of the poultry yard” with directions to see C W Nash Hast US 10 opposite D X gan station.

U. S Poultry Yard C.W. Nash

Piano for Sale in Bay City Michigan

Classified ad offers a player piano for sale in Bay City Michigan with a $27.50 balance due now and a small monthly payment option. Note references a finance balance and contractor details.

Pomeroy Bay City Mich

Also Mentioned on This Page

New York City Washington D. C Asia San Francisco Magazine For Michigan Citizen’s Fund Aid Pioneer REEDS Citizens State Bank Savings Commercial Accounts Insu the Peoples Bank Iai Cowboy I. C. O. F. Lodge Clare Common Council Clare Chamber of Commerce Elm Grove Townsend Club Lutheran Ladies Aid Marie Schug Order of the Eastern Star American Legion J. B. Sparkel Post Masonic Lodge Clare Kiwanis Club Doherty Grant Township Farmers Union American Legion Auxiliary Legion Rooms
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