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Newspaper
Clare Sentinel
Location
Clare, Michigan, United States of America
Date
May 13, 1938
Page
2
Behind three hit pitching by Walt Kleiner the Clare Pioneers defeated Coleman for their first victory on the new diamond. The team scored three runs in the third inning and added two in the sixth, with Marshall, Mance and Kleiner delivering key blows.
Gerald Babcock and Clare Calkins rescued several hundred bass up to eight inches long and numerous pan fish from backwater near Tobacco river and Mill stream. Their effort restored the fish to Mill Pond as water receded, earning commendation for conservation.
The Clare Merchants softball squad is practicing on Tuesdays and Thursdays at Dave Ward field near Clare. Interested players are invited to come for tryouts.
Auditor General George T. Gundry announced Michigan will form a Land Board to manage delinquent lands starting January 1 1940. The board will catalog lands south of the Bay City Muskegon line while lands north will go to the Conservation Department for parks forests and game reserves and other lands will be sold at public auctions with minimum bids at 25 percent of assessed value.
The Board of Review of the City of Clare will meet at City Hall on Monday May 16 1938 at 9 00 A M to review and equalize the assessment rolls for the wards of Clare. The session will last four days as required by law with possible additional time. Dated May 6 1938. Alex McKinnon City Clerk.
Mrs Carrie Mates expresses sincere gratitude to friends, the Ladies Auxiliary, the Hastern Star, Dr Wood, hospital staff, and others for acts of kindness, cards, and flowers during her stay at the hospital.
Scores from Hast league games show Shepherd 6 over Clare 4. Harrison 4 over Delwin 2. Dover 12 over Green Spot 3. Coleman 6 over Mobilgas 7. Porter 6 over Rosebush 9.
May 8 games include Coleman at Mobilgas Porter at Rosebush Harrison at Delwin Dover at Green Spot Shepherd at Clare. May 15 schedule shows Dover at Rosebush Delwin at Green Spot Harrison at Coleman Mobilgas at Clare Shepherd at Porter. May 22 features Coleman at Dover Rosebush at Harrison Green Spot at Porter Clare at Delwin Mobil Gas at Shepherd. May 29 has Harrison at Dover Green Spot at Rosebush Clare at Coleman Porter at Mobil Gas Delwin at Shepherd.
U M freshman baseball team defeated the varsity reserves 7 to 3 on May 4 with Lyle Bond pitching five innings of one hit ball. Bond joins Les Viegel and Felix Karwales as the freshman staff’s Big Three, Mickey Stoddard finishing the last four frames allowing three hits and two runs.
The Clare and Beaverton Lumber Co. won the bid for the Harrison Clare County Fair grandstand. Construction ends in time for a July 4 celebration sponsored by the City of Harrison. The fair features fireworks at $150 nightly, horse races, contests, ball games and exhibits. Mayor Dunlop praises cooperation and invites couples to wed in front of the grandstand for a steel kitchen range prize.
Henry W. Borders offers 25 dollars for evidence to convict the man stealing traps near Mann Siding. He promises to reveal the thief's identity and residence to reliable watchers and states the thief has been caught before.
Hlisworth Chaffee thanks Dr. and Mrs. Wood and the nurses for splendid care at the hospital. He appreciates friends for cards and flowers and neighbors in Greenwood for assisting with spring work during his stay.
National tire safety week runs May 14 to 20. Trade in old tires or tubes from Corduroy tires. All tires and tubes guaranteed with special prices on selected tubes and other sizes priced accordingly. Ira, Richmond, Clare.
Apartment size piano in perfect condition offered for sale with easy monthly payments. Address listed as Pomeroy 900 Marske St Bay City Michigan.
Sixty mothers and daughters attend the Clare Good Literature club at the High School. Estella Holden presided at her last meeting and read John Wesley’s tribute to his mother. The group voted to buy a baton for the High School band and prep for the May 28 Central Michigan Band Festival.
Clare County Circuit Court opened the May session with Judge Ray Hart presiding. Three accused from the west side pleaded guilty to statutory rape and the judge took their cases under advisement. The Fay De Clute v John Woodward trial, over an October auto crash at North McEwan Street and Wheaton Avenue, was ongoing at press time.
In a packed auditorium the Craig household reels as revelations unfold about marriage motive, domination, and a Passmore tragedy. Detectives arrive while a domineering wife faces isolation and a lonely future, ending with a life lesson on selfishness.
Mrs Harty Cadney thanks friends for jetters cards and flowers sent during her weeks in the end. They helped her through many lonely days and she expresses gratitude for the thoughtful gestures from her circle.
Large flow of gas reported near center of section 6 Wise on J A Pierce J Murphy No 2 with 1 200 000 cu ft daily at 1300 feet. Drilling continues to enlarge production as other Wise and Grant township wells advance and spud in.
Walter H. Larman Squadron No. 128 Sons of the American Legion will hold its initial meeting Monday May 16. Thirty five charter members will undergo initiation and 1988 officers will be selected, with pins and caps issued. Refreshments provided. fathers and mothers invited.
The Sentinel reports the marriage of Miss Leta Denton to Homer Borle of Wise township on Saturday April 30 at 8:00 AM at St. Cecilia church with Rev. Fr Morri son officiating. Best man was Stanley Borle and bridesmaid Catherine Seibt. They will live with the bride's parents Mr and Mrs Henry Denton until their new home on Court street is ready.
Air mail rules specify a special 2:50 pm flight to Mt. Pleasant with noon hold and 12:00 departure time for the day. Normal post office departure times vary. insurance and registration cannot ride these flights. Six cents per ounce applies, with six cent stamps, and new air mail stamps arrive May 16. A special cachet is planned for Air Mail Week.
Fragmentary note mentions Citizens State Bank and power pillers. No coherent event or clear entities beyond bank name and vague payment prompt. Cannot determine date or outcome from readable text.
Mrs Ward Boody returns from Lansing visiting relatives. Rev Zoller hosts America back to God on WJR at 11 30 Sunday. Mrs George Hendrie and daughters Joyce Ruth visit Clare. Frank Wilson Roy Wilson visit Emma Wilson and Winnie Coveart. Mother and Daughter tea by M H Auxiliary May 11 at church parlors. Elizabeth Deller and Bryan Geller wed in Angola Indiana on April 28. The Sentinel extends congratulations.
The Mt. Pleasant Woman's Club presents the Mt. Pleasant Civic chorus and the University of Michigan Little Symphony in the fifth annual spring festival concert on May 16 at 8 15 PM in the C T College auditorium. Tickets are available from H D Kennedy at the school office.
Rev and Mrs S J Grabill district superintendent of the Missionary Church Association Ft Wayne Ind will speak at the school house Tuesday and Wednesday May 17 and 18 at 8 pm Mrs Grabill will speak to the children Wednesday at 1 pm All are welcome preacher Dy W Teale pastor
The Mt. Pleasant and Clare gas company shared a bold winter rescue plan after a shortage. It funded a casing head gas re forming plant and built a 14 mile line to the Sherman Oil Field to secure emergency gas supplies for domestic users and the Central State Teachers College. Officials thanked residents for cooperation while promising ample gas for all customers.
The Sentinel presents quick results in classified columns offering concise items. Readers find short notices on sales, services, and small ads designed for fast reference and easy scanning.
National Hardware Week runs May 6 to 14 and National Air Mail Week May 15 to 21 with events listed. Pupil piano recital at Congregational church May 15. American Legion Auxiliary meets first and third Mondays. Rebekah Lodge meets Tuesday nights. Clare Kiwanis at Hotel Doherty Wednesdays. Farmers Union Local 143 meets 3rd Wednesday. National Poppy Week May 8 to 30 with band festival May 28 for 500 players at Clare City Park. Eastern Star meets first Thursday at 8. Clare Chamber of Commerce meets first Tuesday. Masonic Lodge meets second Tuesday.
Clare Co. Pomona invites all 4th degree members to a Tuesday May 17 meeting with Greenwood Grangé. Potluck lunch to follow. Irma Williams, Secretary.
The Mt Vernon Grange invites the public to a dance at their hall on Wednesday evening May 18. Attendees are promised a good time with dancing and socializing under Grange auspices.
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