Weekend traffic accidents injure many in region
A string of weekend crashes left multiple people injured in Clare County and nearby areas. In one Weidman incident Bilis Lofgren struck Joe Chatfield who died later at a Mt. Pleasant hospital. Chatfield is survived by relatives in Weidman and Mt. Pleasant. Funeral services were held at North Branch church. A Clare boy, two and a half, Jean Garthe, seriously hurt after darting into US-10. Wilbur Hall rear ended a car as he struck him. Hall, cleared of blame, rushed Jean to care. the child recovering at home. Allen Crum of Rosebush suffered a broken rib and bruises when his car hit a tree after dozing from an Alma oil meeting drive. Further updates promised on Page Hight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Weidman
Bilis Lofgren
Lake R-2
Joe Chatfield
Nancy Frances
al Mt. Pleasant
Chatfield
Mt. Pleasant
J. J. Rush
Levi
Emma Chatfield
Nellie
Blanche
Detroit
North Branch Church
E. Mayhew
Rosebush Cemetery
Clare Jean
Carleton Garthe
Clare
Congregational Church
Darylena
Us-10
Garthe
Wilbur C. Hall
Beaverton
Jean
Clare County General Hospital
Hall
Little Jean
Alma
Allen Crum
Willey
Rosebush
Allen
Page Hight
Women Golfers Compete in Low Put Tournament at Twin Elms
Nineteen women golfers met at Twin Elms for a low putt tournament. In division one Mrs. Leo Hampton won 2 ball with 18 putts, division two saw Mrs. Dan McDonald awarded a ball on 16 putts. Winners from last week earned balls and a Chop Suey luncheon followed. Next Wednesday the group travels to Portland for a match with local women.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Twin Elms
Leo Hampton
Dan McDonald
Fred Doherty
Norris Elden
Marian Olson
Methodists to Hold Service for War Veterans
Memorial services for all veterans will be at Clare Methodist Church Sunday morning May 25 at 10 o clock. Dr John H Hall will speak on topics of interest to veterans and families and to all Americans. Veterans Legion Auxiliary Sons of the Legion and other war veterans groups are asked to meet at 9 50 to march in together.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clare Methodist Church
John H. Hall
Legion Auxiliary
Sons of the Legion
Wear a Poppy Day Poppy Appeal Promotes Veteran Aid
Poem and prose celebrate Poppy Day to support disabled veterans and their rehabilitation through the Legion and Auxiliary. Poppy sales fund occupational therapy, child welfare, and national remembrance, urging all Americans to buy a red poppy tomorrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Flanders
Legion and Auxiliary
All America
Michigan counties receive 2 million gas tax returns
Michigan counties were issued 2,000,000 in gas tax vouchers this week as part of the 1941 McNitt Act payments. G Donald Kennedy handed the vouchers to Vernon J. Brown marking the first of the 4,000,000 annual appropriation for former township road maintenance. Total highway revenue to counties and cities reaches 18,787,936 this year with weight tax first-quarter returns included. Local totals include Clare 21,419.14. Gladwin 19,090.58. Isabella 25,742.32. Midland 22,203.28. Missaukee 23,914.66. Osceola 20,718.49. Roscommon 22,042.27.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michigan
G. Donald Kennedy
Vernon J. Brown
Clare
Gladwin
Isabella
Midland
Missaukee
Osceola
Roscommon
Barbara Houghton Wins Central State Scholarship
Barbara Houghton, a 1941 Clare high school graduate, received a scholarship to Central State Teachers College for 1941 42. She ranked first scholastically, active in glee club chorus declamation and Home Economics, served as class officer, and is a DAR Good Citizens Pilgrim.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barbara Houghton
Clare High School
Central State Teachers College
Barbara
D.A.R
B. C. Beck
Central State
Miss Houghton
Ray G. Houghton
May Chamber of Commerce Meeting at St Henrys
More than a hundred Clare Chamber members guests from Vernon and Rosebush attended the May meeting at St Henrys social parlors. Dinner featured chicken pie, music, and an address by Charles Hayes of the State Highway Department. Secretary Bates outlined chamber work and the active advertising campaign, with minutes read and approved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clare Chamber of Commerce
Vernon and Rosebush
St. Henry’s Church
Chamber of Commerce
Charles Hayes
State Highway Department
Stanley Morrison
Stuart Bicknell
Austin Bates
Chamber
Bates
Chet Richard
Trespass Case From Harrison Goes to Jury
In May Circuit Court at Harrison Judge Ray Hart presided as the trespass suit Carl Cohee vs Warner Bros Road Co proceeded. Plaintiff Cohee testified employees used his garage to repair equipment when a flying steel piece struck his leg, requiring two operations. Jury members listed included EB Marlett and Ed Waldren among others. A verdict awarded $900 to the plaintiff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrison
Ray Hart
Carl Cohee
Warner Bros. Road Co
Donald E. Holbrook
McDermott
Cohee
EB. R. Marlett
Ed Waldren
Mortimer Shea
Albert Hein
Ward Foster
Perry Wilson
Martin Blackledge
Henry Phares
Frank Myers
Charles Russell
K. A. Turner
Lewis Light
Study Club Plans Community Flower Show in September
The Clare Study Club sponsors a September 9 Flower Show from 10:00 a m to 10:00 p m with entries from Home Gardens dealers and children. Prizes for miniature gardens and bird houses. piano recital with Miss Francis Anderson. school band concert. possible Japanese tea room and garden exhibit to attract visitors from out of town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clare Study Club
Kuno Hammerhberg
A. Anderson
Alpha Crigiex
William Caple
R. W. Ryan
Edward White
Andrew Irving
Drum and Bugle Corps Elect New Officers
Walter H. Larmon Post Drum and Bugle Corps held its annual meeting at Clare City Hall on Wednesday evening and elected new officers for the year. Neil Sowle was named President, John Davy Vice President, Frank Thilly Secretary, and Bill Burdo Treasurer. A brief business session followed amid strong attendance and an optimistic outlook for the year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter H. Larmon
Legion Rooms
Clare City Hall
Hol. Johnston
Neil Sowle
John Davy
Frank Thilly
Bill Burdo
Charles W. Miller dies at Lake Home after illness
Charles Willis Miller longtime Hight Point Lake resident died Tuesday morning May 20 after a brief coronary thrombosis. He farmed many years then retired but stayed active, walking 40 miles on his eightieth birthday. Funeral at Gleaner hall Lake at 10 and burial in North Adams Cemetery Hillsdale County. The life story will be published next week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Willis Miller
Hight Point Lake
Lake Station
Gleaner Hall
Lake
North Adams
Hillsdale County
George Walters Dies at 72 in Arthur Township
George Walters born July 12 1868 near Paulding Ohio died May 14 1941 in Arthur Township Clare County aged 72 years 10 months 2 days Funeral held at Arthur town hall at 2 00 pm with Rev Charles Kleinhardt officiating interment in Arthur Cemetery Survived by three brothers Amos Blakeslee B L Walters and Joe Walters two nieces two nephews and many relatives and friends
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Walters
Paulding
Ohio
DeKalb County
Indiana
Clare County
Arthur Township
Amos Walters
Blakeslee
B. L. Walters
Joe Walters
Akron
Arthur Town Hall
Charles Kleinhardt
Arthur Cemetery
Paul Walters
Alyron
George Porterfield
Lansing
Louis McGuire
Francis Kuster
D. Kuster
Saginaw
M. BE. Harrold
Ralph Shull
Gladwin
Dolph Heller
Milton Leitner
Ida Leitner
John Horn
Pontiac
Hall's Daughter-in-Law Wins National Music Contest Prize
Dr and Mrs John Hall announce their daughter in law Marian Hall of South Bridge Massachusetts is one of ten winners in the Long Hit Guild nationwide contest to discover new musical talent. Her title In The Looking Glass was chosen from about 800000 entries with judges Paul Whiteman Guy Lombardo Kay Kyser and Billy Rose. Her song will be published by the Sandy Joy Select firm and she becomes eligible for ASCAP membership.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Hall
Inlaw
Marian Hall
Southbridge
Mass
Hall
A.S. C.A.P
Paul Whiteman
Guy Lombardo
Kay Kyser
Billy Rose
Mra
Memorial Day Program Honors Service with Ceremonies
Memorial Day services scheduled Friday May 30 1941 begin at Clare City Park at 10 am with a march lineup, color guard, drum and bugle corps, and posts of the American Legion and Veterans of Foreign Wars. A procession to Cherry Grove Cemetery follows for invocation chorus selections and an address by Rev John H Hall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clare City Park
American Legion
Walter H. Larman
John E. Sparkel
Sons of the American Legion
Clare High School
Cherry Grove Cemetery
William D. Harger
Clare
American Legion Post
John W. Dunlop
Clare American Legion Post
John H. Hall
First Methodist Church
Methodist Church Rede Dedicated After Interior Redecoration
The Methodist church re dedicates its building after interior redecorating begun at the board’s urging. Weather-Wood walls and cream ceiling brighten the space, with mahogany wainscoting and updated lighting improving acoustics and insulation for comfort. The reconsecration will occur at Sunday worship led by the pastor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist Church
Board of Trustees
George's Market Opens Evenings and Sundays
Local shop at 118 East 4 Ath Street Clare operates evenings and Sundays offering quality meats and groceries. Phone 29055.
Sanctuary seeks prairie chicken and partridge eggs for hatchery
Richard E. Follett, secretary and director of the Michigan Zoological Society wildlife sanctuary north of Clare, advertises in the Sentinel for prairie chicken and partridge nests with eggs for hatching under state fish and game authority. Birds will be kept for restocking native cover and not sent out of Michigan. Do not disturb nests. contact Follett at Hotel Doherty in Clare.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard E. Follett
Michigan Zoological Society
Clare
Sentinel
Michigan Department of Conservation
Mgr. Follett
Doherty
Clare golfers annual banquet closes with toastmaster struggle
About thirty local golfers attended the Clare Golfers annual banquet at Twin Elms Clubhouse after a flag tournament. Elmer Anderson, longtime local figure, was remembered as he had passed away. Leo Hampton presided and Ed Johnston and Tim Cotter took turns as toastmaster amid a playful dispute over who should lead the program. The event followed the afternoon flag tournament and included a Frenkenmuth style chicken dinner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Twin Elms
Elmer Anderson
Leo Hampton
Tim
Alfonse and Gaston
Sentinel to go to press early for Memorial Day
The Sentinel will publish one day early next week since there is no mail delivery on Memorial Day. All news and ads must reach the office by Monday, and Clare post office window service ends at 10:00 a.m. Memorial Day. Mail will be dispatched during the day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Sentinel
Clare
National Defense Educational Work Progressing Here
Clare boards partner with State Board of Control for Vocational Education to train fifty youths in defense industries at no district cost. Programs use existing public schools with Plans I A II A and III offering Auto Mechanics, General Metals, and Building Trades. Courses run three nights weekly with practical projects and certificates. Eligibility includes ages 17 to 25, NYA work, and late entrants may enroll.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clare Board of Education
State Board of Control For
Vocational Education Department
Clare
Bob Archambault
Francis Loomis
N.Y.A
Carleton Garthe
Elden Promoted to Corporal at MacDill Field Tampa
Neal H. Elden, now on duty with the United States Army at MacDill Field Tampa Florida, promoted to corporal. He enlisted October 10 1940 and was assigned to the 52nd Bomb Squadron. MacDill Field is a major Southeast air base near Tampa with heavy bombardment units and various non flying Army components.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Neal H. Elden
United States Army
MacDil Field
Tampa
Florida
Neal
Army
52Nd
Elden
MacDill Field
Southeast Air District
Tampa Bay
Daelg Sam
Air’ Corps
Ordnance
Signal
Chemical Warfare
Quartermaster Corps
Medical Corps
Enghing
Mappi— Field
Also Mentioned on This Page
Flanders’ Fields
ST. Henry’s
Chas. Hayes
State Highway Dept
Drum and Bugle Corps
Chas. W. Miller
Lake Home
Temorial
Methodists
Clare Golfers
Tim Cotter
National Defense
Neil E. Elden
Tampa, Florida
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