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Newspaper

Clare Sentinel

Location

Clare, Michigan, United States of America

Date

May 16, 1941

Page

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Harrison High Graduation Week Plans May 21

The Hayes Agricultural Unit High School dedicates May 18 to 24 as graduation week. Baccalaureate at First Congregational Church Sunday. Commencement May 21 with Dr. Charles Anspach speaking. Alumni Banquet May 24 at the school auditorium. Doris Burmeister named valedictorian of the graduating class.

Harrison Hayes Agricultural Unit High School First Congregational Church Harry H. Philo Charles Anspach Central State Teachers College of Mt. Pleasant Doris Burmeister Doris Alfred Burmeister Gladwin Harrison High School Skeels

Elementary chorus operetta China Silk scheduled May 20

The elementary chorus directed by Geraldine LeRoux presents the operetta China Silk next Tuesday May 20 at 8 00 in the high school auditorium. Rosemary meets Wee Long in a Chinese garden during the Si Ling Chi feast where silk moth sprites appear and, with flowers help, the princess's wish is granted. Tickets are sold by chorus members with adults 20 cents and children 1 cent.

Geraldine LeRoux Rosemary China Wee Long America Si Ling Chi Dae Rosemary Hed Phe Ann ‘Bicknell Nahin Patty Kane Wee Long Josephine Koch Lee Long Ardéne- Walters Jit Vatletta Robérts Lu Li Joan Shoemaker June Coveart Avis Murdoch Agnes Pierson Esther Archambault Jalene’ ‘Hail Faye Jones Colette Barnes Margaret Gillespie Joan Marshall Shirley Artibee Eulaine’ Roe Coleen Ryan Dorothy, Smith Barbara Teale Donna Lumley Herbert Smith Owling Doug Fleming Dale White Robert Perry Don Holbrook Bud Rodabaugh Fred Busche Charles Smith Bob Hampton Bob Samborn Roger Teale Arthur Gerred Benny McKnight Bob Wallace Billy Joe Helen Gay Glenna Mae White Donna Graham Mary Lou Williams Florence White Carol Hachmuth Carol Hachmuth Lilies Nell Falconer Norma Smith Carol Walters Verna Jean Nash Ardath Hall Frances Miller Joanne Perry Shirley Doherty Mary Lou Archambault Eileen Parent Barbara Johnson Billy Wilson Wilbur Ireland Nylabelle Walker Loraine Schultz Willard Ireland Tommy Burdo Shirley Schaat Don Cappart

Pines Theatre Houghton Lake Opens May 22

The Pines a 400 seat rustic theater near Houghton Lake will open Thursday May 22 on U S highway 27 one and a half miles east of Houghton Lake Heights adjoining Pine View golf course. Designed by Howard Crane the logs and granite structure features a 14 foot granite fireplace murals of northern hunting scenes and a de pollenizer air system. The Pines is built by Seiter Bros Construction Co and owned by W J and George Olson with operations in Clark Grayling Gaylord and West Branch.

North Woods North America Michigan Lake Shore Seiter Bros. Construction Co Clare W. J George Olson Northern Michigan Clark Grayling Gaylord West Branch

Winners Selected in Annual Poppy Posters Contest

The American Legion Auxiliary names first through third prize winners in the Poppy Poster Contest Chester Richard Morris Kapplinger and Betty Murphy. Junior High winners are James Ostrovsky and Dudley Lovett. Judges include Mrs Theo G Bowler Mrs Mabel Mulder and Earl Sternaman.

American Legion Auxiliary Wolverine Chester Richard Morris Kapplinger Betty Murphy James Ostrovsky Dudley Lovett Theo G Bowler Mabel Mulder Earl Sternaman Creguer Paul Lowrey

State Highway Commissioner Kennedy to Speak at Clare Chamber Meeting

State Highway Commissioner G Donald Kennedy will keynote the Clare Chamber of Commerce May meeting at St Henry's church Vernon township on May 20. He will discuss Michigan tourism and its effects on farmers and businesses. A chicken pie dinner will be served at 7:00 p.m. Ladies invited. tickets available from officers and Fr Gordon Grant for Vernon residents.

G. Donald Kennedy Clare Chamber of Commerce St. Henry’s Vernon Township Kennedy Michigan State Highway Department Chamber of Commerce Chamber Vernon Gordon Grant

Red Cross Meeting Sets 1930s Clare Schedule and Officers

The Clare County Chapter American Red Cross held its regular meeting at the City Library May 12 with a large attendance. Officers and executive committee were named, bylaws adopted with changes, and plans outlined for future meetings and community work in Harrison Farwell and Clare. A knitting class meets weekly at Clare school and a sewing group operates there as well. The next meeting is June 9 at Harrison High School followed by Farwell July 14 and Clare August 15.

Clare County Chapter American Red Cross Madge B. Lamb Ina Mary Young County Welfare Board Harrison Farwell Clare Frank Bush Reynold Mick Art Damoth G .E. Lamb Parnell Morrell Clute Mabel S. Horton Paul Lowrey Clute Young Horton Legion Red Cross Bush Belt

Changes on Clare's Business Streets Continue

The Grove Bros store is near completion with a grand opening sale scheduled May 29 and 31. Louise Flower Shop received new fixtures and a neon sign. A confectionery stand is under construction at the south side of the A. and P. store operated by Bus Comer.

Grove Bros Louise Bus’” Comer

Rural Schools Stage Annual Music Festival in Clare

The Rural School Music Festival was held Friday evening in Harrison high school auditorium with about one thousand attendees. The program featured a Temple Rhythm Band directed by Mrs. David Harper and led by Beverly Burns, plus piano accompaniment by Mrs. Doris Empey. Records of the event were kept by Orville Vandewarker and purchased by County School Commissioner Helen Hether to preserve standout performances.

Harrison High School Orville Vandewarker Clare Helen Hether Clare County Doris Empey Harry E. Philo Harrison Congregational Church Temple Rhythm Band David Harper Beverly Burns

Educational Tuberculosis Films Shown to Clare County Students

Clare County students from three schools will view educational tuberculosis films next week. The Michigan Tuberculosis Association unit led by Leo Paskvan will screen pieces including Goodbye Mr Germ Cloud in the Sky and They Do Come Back. Arrangements in Clare were made by Mildred Harwood.

Clare County Michigan Tuberculosis Association Leo Paskvan Clare Farwell Harrison Mildred Harwood Mr. Germ Tuberculosis Germ Osceola Mecosta Newaygo Michigan

Women Golfers Play Best Ball Tourney Here

A Best Ball tournament highlighted the day for the Women's Golf Club of Clare at Twin Elms. Sixteen players formed eight teams. Annabel Hampton and Helen Sicille Doherty won with a 53. The Portland match was moved to May 8 at the Portland Club. Next Wednesday the Clare group meets again at Twin Elms at nine.

Twin Elms Golf Club of Clare Annabel Hampton Helen Sicille Doherty Portland Twin’ Elms

Tenth District Legion Meeting Held in Mt Pleasant

Small attendance marked the Tenth District American Legion gathering in Mt. Pleasant with a welcoming by Mayor F B Robinson. Speakers included Edward J. Donoghue District Commander and James Stermer on child welfare, plus Prof J P Carey on future peace and labor conditions. The next district meeting is planned for Standish in June with officer nominations.

American Legion Mt. Pleasant F. BH. Robinson John Dangler George Holzhouser Josephine Cocoran Tenth District Edward J. Donoghue Bay City Monnie Myers West Branch James HE. Stermer Ann Arbor Child Welfare Michigan Legion Thelma Bailey Stermer J. P. Carey Central State Teacher’s College Standish

Expanded Red Cross facilities to serve men in service

The Clare Red Cross chapter notes expanded Red Cross facilities to aid army and navy personnel in camps hospitals and stations. Field directors will assist with illness emergencies information on furloughs discharges financial aid and travel, plus morale support for convalescents through Gray Ladies and volunteer chapters.

Mabel Horton Home Service Clare Red Cross Red Cross Navy The

George's Market Opens Evenings and Sundays

Local market advertises open evenings and Sundays at 118 Bast Street, Clare. Phone 29088.

Proclamation Declares May 24 as Poppy Day in Clare

Clare Mayor Robert Marx proclaims Saturday May 24 as Poppy Day. Citizens are urged to wear the memorial poppy from the American Legion and Auxiliary to honor those who died in World War I and to reflect the patriotism shown by veterans and auxiliary volunteers.

Clare Robert Marx American Legion and Auxiliary America American Legion Auxiliary Robert Mair City of American Legion

Firemen Receive Generous Hospitality at Damoth Home

Clare Fire Department members and guests enjoyed a large dinner hosted by Mr. and Mrs. Art Damoth on East Sixth Street. Leo Hampton presented Mrs. Damoth a bouquet, Mayor Robert Mair praised the department, and Chief Albert Haley led the meeting before a social closing.

Clare Fire Department Art Damoth East Sixth Street Damoth Leo Hampton

Kiwanis District Governor Sets Grand Rapids Meeting Date

Kiwanis Division Three of Michigan Kiwanis International will meet in Grand Rapids on Monday May 19 led by Dr Bert R Parrish of Battle Creek. Attendees from Clare Grand Rapids Holland Mt Pleasant Muskegon Grand Haven will report on 1941 civic welfare work and plan year programs. They aim to boost Michigan delegates to Kiwanis International's Atlanta convention next June and discuss the Ohio Michigan meet in Ann Arbor July 28. Contact local Kiwanis club secretary for details.

Michigan Kiwanis International Grand Rapids Bert R. Parrish Battle Creek Clare Holland Atlanta Hoyery Kiwanis Club Ohio Ann Arbor Forney W. Clement Kiwanis Club

To Sew for Red Cross at School This Afternoon

A meeting to sew garments for the Red Cross will be held this Friday afternoon in the Home Economics room at Clare high school. Anyone interested in helping is welcome. if you cannot stay the whole afternoon, come for an hour.

Red Cross Clare High School

Michigan Days for Prosperity Planned in Michigan

Michigan plans a statewide retailing push titled Michigan Days for Prosperity to marshal economic resources behind a major program. Co chairs Cecil E. Taylor and M. J. Maynard, with committee members from Detroit Times, Mt. Pleasant, Michigan Retail Hardware Dealers, and other state groups, aiming to boost Michigan made products and create new markets.

Michigan Forelt Cecil E. Taylor Lansing M. J. Maynard Charles Lord Detroit Times Webb McCall Mt. Pleasant R. Dietrich Don Weeks Traverse City Michigan Association of Commercial Secretaries John L. Brown Benton Harbor Michigan State Pharmaceuetical Association

Achievement Day Highlighted by Edna Heilbronn Talk in Isabella County

The Women’s Extension groups of Isabella County held their annual achievement day on May 5 at Central State Teachers College with 206 attendees. Miss Edna Heilbronn spoke on travel in the orient and women's status. Miss V. Smith and Marjorie Eastman attended as guests.

Isabella County Central State Teachers College Edna Heilbronn China Japan India Orient Europe United States Western Western Hemisphere Miss Heibronn Marjorie Eastman Mt. Pleasant Weidman Everysone Claude Fordyce Harry Ranch William Day Wesley Merrill O. L Grege May Brown Variou South Chippens

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Harrison High Miss LeRoux Kiwanis PINES Houghton Lake D. Kennedy Coming Tenth District Legion Meeting Legionnaires U.S Army Damoth Home
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