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Newspaper

Clare Sentinel

Location

Clare, Michigan, United States of America

Date

May 09, 1941

Page

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Circuit Court Convenes Next Monday at Harrison

The May term of Circuit Court will convene at Harrison next Monday under Judge Ray Hart with cases on criminal calendar and civil issues. The People vs Bob Stager involves breaking and entering while The People vs Walter Hergenroger concerns breaking without entering. Ejectment and trespass actions include multiple filings such as Bonninghausen v Consumers Power and City of Clare.

Harrison Ray Hart Bob Stager Walter Hergengoeder Fred Aiey Loose Wiles Biscuit Co Assumpsit Richard I. Bonninghausen Consumers Power Co Kenneth F. Irving Florence W. Irving Richard TI. Benninghausen J. A. Pinch Edna Carpenter Frank van Liew Edwin E. Perrin Citizens State Bank Chartiers Oil Company Henry L. McEvoy Tresspass George Scott James A. McKay Henry Ll. McEvoy Ellen Gertrude McEvoy Farm Land, Inc Matthew W. Schmid Carl Cohee Warner Bros. Road Co Sarah Hardler City of Clare

Women Golfers Open Season at Club Breakfast

The Glare women golfers began their season with a nine o'clock breakfast at Twin Elms despite rain. Four new members joined, a business meeting followed, and plans were set for handicap scores and upcoming events including Alma’s Invitational Tournament and a summer schedule across Portland Ithaca St Johns Mt. Pleasant and Alma locations.

Twin Elms Wehrlys Ida Crigier Join Hail Art Damoth Jesse Hampton Harold Fleming William Titus Hiden Ithaca Alma Portland Central Michigan Tounament St. Johns Mt. Pleasant Marion Olson Mrs. Elden

Son of John Watson Suffering Severe Burns

The year old son of Mr and Mrs John Watsons sustained second and third degree burns on both hands Saturday evening after touching a hot stove He is reported to be improving nicely.

John Watsons John, Jr John Watson

Fowler Orchards in Full Bloom Delight Visitors

The Fowler Orchard is in full bloom inviting readers to drive out Sunday to see the beautiful sight.

Fowler Orchards Fowler

Clare Chamber of Commerce Meet at St Henrys May 20

Lance Thayer and John Doherty lead the Clare Chamber of Commerce May meeting at St Henrys church parlors Vernon township. Dinner served by church ladies at 7:00 PM. Farmers in the area invited to attend the dinner and meeting. Tickets from Doherty Thayer or Gordon Grant. Further notices in next Sentinel.

Lance Thayer John Doherty Clare Chamber of Commerce St. Henry's Church Vernon Township St. Henry's Gordon Grant Sentinel

Fourth Annual Clare County Music Festival Held at Harrison High

The Fourth Annual Music Festival of Clare County Schools takes place Friday at 8:00 PM in Harrison High School under Michigan State College Music Department auspices. Helen D Hether County Commissioner of Schools sponsors. Programs feature Mable Miles director, Doris Empey accompanist, multiple choirs, rhythm band, instrument selections, and audience participation with the Star Spangled Banner.

Clare County Harrison High School Music Department Michigan State College Helen D. Hether Dinah Susannah Temple School Pauline Drake Francis Scott Key

Martha Ann Parent Breaks Ankle Roller Skating

Martha Ann Parent, 15, daughter of Mr and Mrs Omer Parent, broke her left ankle Monday evening at a Mt Pleasant roller skating party with her Sunday School class. A skate came off as she skated alone, the injury was reduced by a doctor and she was taken home on crutches. She returned to school Wednesday and is recovering well.

Martha Ann Omer Parent Mt. Pleasant

Detroit Evangelist Glover to Bring Singers to Lake George

Evangelist Glover from Detroit and his group of colored jubilee singers will perform at the Lake George Community Building on Sunday May 11 at 3 00 oclock and 7 45 in the evening with no admission charged.

Detroit Lake George Evangelist Glover Colored Jubilee Singers

George's Market Open Evenings and Sundays

Local market advertises quality meats and groceries at 118 Hast 4th Street Clare with phone 290. Open evenings and Sundays to serve customers.

George’s Market Clare

Health unit reports busy year for tri county areas

Dr Helen Lanting, acting director for Arenac Clare and Gladwin counties, reports 6273 field visits and 42868 miles traveled by staff. 1044 smallpox vaccinations 865 diphtheria immunizations given. Tuberculin tests 1215 with 216 X rays and 8 cases sent to sanatoria. Continued maternal child care visits and dental work noted.

Helen Lanting Health Department Arenac Clare Gladwin Central Michigan Children’s Clinic Child Guidance Service

Farwell Young Man Escapes in Forced Landing

A Howard trainer aircraft piloted by Dale McAlvey of Farwell and instructor Hilton Axford suffered a crankshaft failure five miles north of Capitol City airport Lansing. The plane made a forced landing in a field with minor damage. No injuries were reported and Saturday morning inspection by Robert C. Hutton confirmed the incident.

Capitol City Lansing Robert C. Hutton Civil Aeronautics Administration Wayne County Dale McAlvey Farwell Hilton Axford Hughes Flying Service

Red Cross to Cut Garments at Clare School

The Red Cross will hold a garment cutting session in the Home Economics room at Clare school this Friday at 4:00 PM. Volunteers are welcome for the full or partial session to finish the first quota. Watch the Sentinel for future meeting announcements.

Red Cross Clare Sentinel

Bangs disease test completed in Clare County

Testing of Clare County cattle for Bangs disease was completed Saturday May 3. 968 herds with more than 10 000 cattle tested found 156 herds infected and 643 cattle branded for slaughter in a 5.3 percent infection rate. State Vet Dr C H Clark says this rate is expected. Officials from the U S Bureau of Animal Industry and state field staff visited the local lab. two herds remain to be tested, one due to facility limits and one from a farmer undecided about cooperation.

Clare County Bang Charles W. Deland C. H.clark Clark Hays U. S. Bureau of Animal Industry Raider

Miss Ina Mary Young Assumes Clare County Health Nurse Post

Miss Ina Mary Young begins duties as Clare County Health Nurse on May 1 in the Tri County Unit. A Battle Creek Sanitarium graduate with ten years public health experience, she previously worked with Detroit Health Department and Children's Fund in Lake County. She succeeds Miss Martha Knecht who resigned to marry. Public health is stressed as vital to community and nation.

Ina Mary Young Clare County Tri-County Miss Young Battle Creek Martha Knecht

Notice on dumping along county highways

The Clare County Road Commission warns that dumping rubbish along county highways is prohibited by law and that all violations will be prosecuted.

Clare Gounty Rodd Commission

Poppy Day Observed in Clare May 24

Memory of American war dead will be honored on Saturday May 24 as residents wear memorial poppies. Plans are led by the Walter H. Larmon unit of the American Legion Auxiliary under Jane Gorr. Poppies, made by disabled veterans at Fort Custer, will be sold on streets to raise funds for the Auxiliary’s welfare programs.

America Walter H. Larmon American Legion Auxiliary Iane Gorr France Veterans Facility Hospital No. 100 Fort Custer

Clare Wins District Speech Banner at Contest

The District Speech Contest at Glare High School featured twenty contestants from northern Michigan. Robert Gay won the oratorical declamation with Dont Die on Third and received a school wall banner from the University of Michigan. Ruth Horn and Lorraine Underwood took top honors in other events, while Steve Konopniki won extempore with Suez Gibraltar and the War.

Glare High Carney Smith Alma College Pfister Michigan Roberta McKnight Robert Gay University of Michigan Clare High School Adolph Schroeder Reed City Lorraine Underwood Maple Rapids Ruth Horn Janet Duncan Clare West Branch Beaverton Barbara Caple Mavis Kennedy Stanton High Mildred Butler Katherine Dwyer Steve Konopniki Coleman Suez Gibraltar Bill Jennings Detroit News Michigan Forensic Association

Resort Owners Requested to Send in Information

The Clare Chamber of Commerce asks resort and take property owners to return information about facilities for resorters tourists and campers. A questionnaire appears on page fourteen of this week's Sentinel and copies can be mailed or picked up at The Citizens State Bank or The Clare Sentinel office. Owners urged to complete and return to Secretary Bates promptly to answer daily inquiries.

Clare Chamber of Commerce Sentinel Austin Bates Care Chamber of Commerce Clare Michigan Citizens State Bank Clare Sentinel Bates

Progress Drives New Grove Brothers Store Opening

Construction advances on the Grove Brothers 5¢ to $1.00 Store with twice the floor space and three arches connecting both sections. A modern front enhances Clare’s main street as Harold Moline leads building work. Nearby, a Twin Elms porch and conservatory project proceed under Thomas Schroeder and contractor additions. Mair Holbrook and McKnight remodels progress with plans for a premier dental office. Dunlop block work continues as John signals a premier finish. H J Foster sells the tire shop and moves to new occupants.

Grove Brothers Clare Harold Moline Watch the Sentinel Twin Elms Club House Thomas Schroeder Mr. Schroeder Fred Doherty

Miss Alliene Cimmerer Recovering From Appendectomy After Accident

Miss Alliene Cimmerer daughter of Mr and Mrs Roy Cimmerer was expected to be brought home from Community Hospital Battle Creek Thursday after an appendectomy. She and friends Dennis June Stoll and Irene Rhule were en route to Camp Custer when a motorist made an illegal turn causing a collision. Alliene had acute appendicitis at 11:00 am and her appendix was removed at 4:00 pm. The accident did not affect her condition and friends report she is recovering well at home.

Alliene Cimmerer Roy Cimmerer Battle Creek Alliene Dhnis June Stoll Irene Rhule Camp Custer Irene Homie Sydin

Mother Daughter Dinner Held Wednesday at Methodist Church

The annual Mother Daughter Banquet of the W.S.C.5 was held Wednesday evening in the Methodist church parlors. One hundred fifty five mothers and daughters were served a dinner at seven. Floral tables featured apple blossoms and pansies while guests admired shell displays gathered in Florida.

W.S.C.5 Methodist Mary Mabel Mulder Mulder Florida Dorig Empey Eva Lowrey Fern Falconer Clara Sternaman Groose Queen of Hearts Roberta McKnight Lucille le Page

Kraft Cheese Expands Plant and Facilities

Kraft Cheese Company reveals major expansion at the local plant. A 30 by 36 foot addition adds a pram room and dry storage while a new cold storage room increases capacity to 40 000 pounds. Additional equipment includes a large cheese press a 10 000 pound cheese vat two automatic agitators and a 7 000 pound milk storage tank. Eight men are employed as output rises from 106 to an expected 175 cheeses daily by late June.

Kraft Cheese Company Thomas Lehrdoeder J. I. Falconer

Minstrel Show Postponed to Next Year

School officials delay the minstrel show to next year due to a crowded calendar including band concerts trips a festival senior activities and prom. The script and costumes will be kept on file and a definite date will be set to avoid conflicts and ensure a strong production.

Also Mentioned on This Page

Kicker St. Henry’s Doris Empey H. E. Philo Henry Carey Bortnyanski C. W. von Gluck Alceste Temple Clarabelle Harper Ferris Institute Dean of Congregational Sunday School Dr. Schutt Collette Barnes Stanley Marten Mona Rae Johnson A. Johnson Mair Lionell Duncan G. MacGregor Big Rapids Women Ferris Institute Helen Lanting Bangs Legion Auxiliary Flanders Rebekahs Bebe 'Ae Mair-Holbrook David Marr McKnight McEwan Fifth Streets John Saginaw H. J. Foster W.S.C Kraft Cheese City Bakery
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