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Newspaper

Clare Sentinel

Location

Clare, Michigan, United States of America

Date

May 23, 1947

Page

3

Clare Council No 3029 Organized Knights of Columbus

Clare Council No 3029 of the Knights of Columbus is organized with 120 charter members. Worthy State Deputy H. J. Barrett spoke on the order’s principles, and Grand Knight Nick McConnell announced officers including Ferdinand Seibt as Deputy GK and Danny Sullivan as Chancellor.

H. J. Barrett McConnell Clare Council John E. Doherty Knights of Columbus The Sentinel Council Nick McConnell Ferdinand Seibt Danny Sullivan Laurence W. Jackson Jr Frank LaGoe Larry Beck Ted Bowler Joseph K. Naumies Don Reynolds Matthew McConnell M. A. Doherty Frank Black Albert Haley Ben J. Burdo

Three Faculty Members to Leave School This Year

Three faculty members will depart this year Miss Crawford returns to her East home undecided on plans Miss Tobey will marry June 10 and teach near Lansing next year Mr Blanchard goes home to New Hampshire and will attend the Bread Loaf Writers Conference in Vermont He intends to continue teaching in the East

Miss Crawford Miss Tobey Mr. Blanchard East Lansing Blanchard New Hampshire Bread Loaf School Hagdish Middlebury Vermont

Public Dance at Brinton Town Hall Saturday Nights

Wallings Orchestra will play every Saturday at Brinton town hall located at 3114 Harl Blodgett, Mer. Enjoy a social evening with live music and dancing.

Brinton Town Hall Wallings Orches

New Recruiter Assigned to Mt. Pleasant Station

Arland Howe announced Corporal Jack J. Merritt has been assigned to the Mt. Pleasant Army Recruiting Station arriving for duty 16 May 1947. Merritt, a four and a half year Army veteran from Onaway Michigan, completed intensive training in Detroit before duty. He will assist inquiries about enlistments at the Clare Post Office Building Tuesdays 9:30 to 12:00.

Arland Howe Mt. Pleasant Jack J. Merritt Cpl. Merritt Onaway Mich Michigan Detroit Set. Howe Clare

Regional Speech Contest Draws Clare Students at Alma College

Ann Bicknell placed second in a dramatic reading of The Snow Goose by Paul Gallico while Bob Samborn finished third in extemporaneous speaking. Schools represented included McBain Midland Alma Standish White Cloud Reed City and Clare. Judge Pfister, former Clare High principal, now works with Central Michigan College of Education.

Alma College Clare Ann Bicknell Paul Gallico Bob Samborn McBain Midland Alma Standish White Cloud Reed City Pfister Clare High School Central Michigan College of Education

Revival Sermon by Rev H F Knauss at Local Baptist Church

Rev H F Knauss of Brown Corners U B Church will speak at morning worship Sunday at the Baptist Church here. Evening service features solo and choral music with Mrs Redman delivering the message. pastor attends SFCA conference in St Louis this weekend.

H. F. Knauss Baptist Church Brown Corners U. B. Church Redman Sf.c.a St. Louis Lillian Redman

Foreseen 1947 recession may dampen Foods and farm prices

Washington reports forces point to a 1947 business recession with a drop in both wholesale food prices and farm prices by year end. The Bureau of Agricultural Economics notes purchasing power decline and potential early price adjustments to stabilize activity, with industrial output possibly peaking early then slipping in the second half.

Washington Bureau of Agricultural Economics Bureau

British Navy Officer Found Guilty of Being Too Friendly

London. A Royal naval court martial dismissed Lt John Wardle for prejudicing naval discipline after being found guilty of entertaining his minesweeper crew of five at a Christmas luncheon at sea. Wardle said he spent every Christmas afloat since 1942 and took part in similar celebrations. He was severely reprimanded and forfeited three months seniority.

London Royal Naval John Wardle

Youth Two Inches Shorter Twin Gets $12000 Award

Detroit jury awards Donald Donnelly $12,000 for each inch of height difference after a 1942 theater fall allegedly retarded his growth. Ronald Donnelly has grown 2 inches and 13 pounds more since the incident. The suit by their mother Ethel Donnelly sought $50000 for the claimed retardation.

Detroit Donald Donnelly Ronald Donnelly Donald Ethel Donnelly Adolph F. Marschner

Average American City Called Obsolete by 1910 Auto Quote

Dr. Luther Gulick, president of the Institute of Public Administration, told 26 newspapermen at a New York municipal seminar that the average American city is obsolete like a 1910 automobile. He cited failing buildings, streets, utilities and transit as key issues and blamed a lazy, preoccupied citizenry for weak government.

New York Luther Gulick Institute of Public Administration

German Women Said Slaves in Russian Camps Reported Across Germany

Western occupation newspapers quote German church welfare leaders claiming 20 000 sick German women were slaves in Soviet camps. Five released WACs say hundreds of women die from disease and starvation in mines and furnaces. American authorities could not verify claims.

Bad Salzschlire Germany Wacs YMCA U. S. Army Russia

Discontinue Vet Contact Service in Clare County

The Veterans Administration announced that veteran contact services in Clare County on the second and fourth Thursday afternoons are discontinued. Veterans may receive services directly from the VA office at Building H-3, Central Michigan College Campus, Mt Pleasant, Michigan, phone 29 221.

Veterans Administration Clare County Veterans Administration Office H-3 Central Michigan College Campus Mt. Pleasant Michigan

Memorial Day Services at Gilmore Church of Christ

The annual Memorial Day services will be held at the Gilmore Church of Christ on Friday May 30 at 2 00 p m The pastor H L Krause will deliver the address assisted by Rev Chas B Hahn minister of the Clare and Farwell Methodist Churches Special music will be provided and the public is invited to attend

Gilmore Church of Christ H. L. Krause Chas. B. Hahn Clare and Farwell

Natufians bridged Ice Age hunters and farming, says UC expert

Dr. Theodore D. McCown of the University of California discusses Natufians a stone age tribe from Palestine about 8 000 years ago. The medium statured but wiry people lived in caves and farmed with flint sickles and mortars, suggesting a transition to agriculture. They resembled modern white men in build and may mark a shift from hunting to farming.

Palestine Main Street Jones McCown

Handling Onions Housewife Guide by Nutritionists

Nutritionists give three onion handling tips to reduce tears and odors. Peel onions under water to keep fumes from the air. Grate a halved onion over a bowl to extract juice or pulp for soups and sauces. For small juice, grate over waxed paper and wipe clean. slicing finely with a sharp knife also helps.

Rheumatic Fever Dominates Detective Heart Diagnoses

A historical note asserts rheumatic fever accounts for about 95 percent of detective heart ailments. It highlights the link between rheumatic fever and heart damage, emphasizing its prominence in heart disease observations.

Hearta

Sealed bids invited for 24 by 24 building removal

Sealed bids will be received until June 1 1947 for a 24x24 building to be removed from Brown Corners premises. The right to reject any or all bids is reserved. Contact Mike Lynch at Alex Dora farm R 5 Clare first house east of Grant town hall.

Brown Corners Mike Lynch Alex Dora Farm R-5 Clare Grant Town Hall

Appreciation for Birthday Remembrances From Mrs W H Bruckart

Mrs. W. H. Bruckart expresses gratitude for 38 greetings letters and gifts received on her birthday. She thanks everyone for the good home and care provided by her children and blesses them in return.

W. H. Bruckart

Card of Thanks from McPherson and Presley families

We express sincere thanks to friends and neighbors for the many kind expressions of sympathy during our bereavement. Mr. and Mrs. Wm. McPherson and daughter Mr. and Mrs. Orris Presley.

Wm. McPherson Orris Presley

Acknowledgment of kindness after illness and death

The family of Dan J. McKinnon and Mrs Kyle L McKinnon and Martha Jean express gratitude for the kindness shown during the illness and death of their mother and grandmother.

Dan J. McKinnon Ahd Kyle L. McKinnon Martha Jean

Dancing Tonight at Lake George With Jimmy Wolfe Pack

Jimmy Wolfe and His Pack perform every Saturday night starting May 31 from 10 p m to 2 a m at the Community Building Lake George Admission 60 cents per person tax included Sandwiches and soft drinks available B42

Jimmy Wolfe Lake George

Denton Brothers Cement Block Factory Opens Near Clare

A Denton brothers cement block factory is operating as a business at a site three miles west of Clare on US-10i, with the address 3848. The notice announces the business opening and its location.

Denton Brothers Cement Clare

Summer Saturday Attorney Coverage By Clare County Bar

By resolution the Clare County Bar Association closes offices Thursday afternoon with one attorney available each Saturday. The schedule lists dates and attorneys Hughes Holbrook Naumes for May through September, including August 2 and August 23. Signed by Donald E. Holbrook, Joseph E. Naumes, Harold B. Hughes.

Clare County Bar Association Mr. Hughes Mr. Holbrook Mr. Naumes Mr Holbrook

Notice of Board of Review Meeting for Lincoln Township

The Board of Review will meet on Tuesday and Wednesday June 3 4 1947 and again June 9 10 to review assessment rolls. Any person with knowledge of errors may be heard. Austin Dunkle Supervisor A B White Clerk

Board of Review Lincoln Township Austin Dunkle A. B. White

Bids Wanted for Case School House Sale

Bids are invited by June 10 for the Case School House located 434 miles north and 2 miles east of Weidman. Mail bids to Harold R. Sloan at 1311 Fournie St Midland Michigan. Right reserved to reject any and all bids.

Case School House Weidman Harold R. Sloan Fournie St Midland Mich

Classified Lines Late to Classified

WANTED Capable healthy protestant woman under 40 to share home permanently with single occupant. No phone calls. write or visit 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. Mrs Marie Keith Isabella county hospital R 4 Mt Pleasant Mich. LOST Billford in Clare, notify Michael G Percha 301 E Wisconsin Mt Pleasant 35531. FOR RENT Sleeping room 302 W 5th Street Mt Pleasant phone 227.

Marie Keith Isabella County Hospital R-4 Mt. Pleasant Mich Billford Clare Michael G. Percha Wisconsin W. 5Th Street

In Memoriam for Elvin V Ockert Four Years Gone

In loving memory of our dear son and brother Elvin V Ockert who passed away May 22 1943. When evening shades fall we long for him and smile for friends who think we have forgotten. God alone knows our heartache as we mark the fourth year. Mr and Mrs Joseph Ockert brothers and sisters.

Elvin V. Ockert Mrs Joseph Ockert

Expressions of Gratitude from Robison and Wilson Families

The Robison and Wilson families thank Rev. Wm. P. D. Powe for comforting words and the musicians for their care. They also appreciate the beautiful floral offerings and all who assisted during their bereavement.

Frank Robison Geotl J. ‘Wilson

DESOTO PLYMOUTH WILLYS Bob's Sales and Service Glare

Readable text notes a DeSoto Plymouth Willys sales service outlet named Bob's Sales and Service in Glare with unclear catalogue details 271f.

Desoto Plymouth Willys Bob

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American Red Cross Manila P.L Harl Blodgett, Mer Bureau of Economics Citizens State Bank Clare, Michigan WM. H. Bicknell Member Federal Reserve System Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
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