Clare Young Man Seriously Injured in Auto Crash
Thomas Horton nineteen year old son of Mr and Mrs A H Horton was seriously injured when his car collided with a vehicle driven by David Seiter four and a half miles south of Clare on U S 27 near the Mt Pleasant route. He was taken to Brandstetter hospital Mt Pleasant and later to the University hospital Ann Arbor with a fractured pelvis. Seiter suffered only slight bruises.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Horton
A. H. Florton
Clare
Sci
Thomas
C Nival State Teachers College
Mt. Pleasant
David Seitey
U. S. 27
Seiter
Horton
W. F. Clute
Clute
Brandstetter Hospital
University Hospital
Ann Arbor
Site
Harton
Standard Oil
Merwan and
Siath Salve i
Twin Elms Golf Course Joins Central Michigan Golf Assn
Twin Elms Golf Course has been voted into the Central Michigan Golf Association at Alma at its annual directors meeting. Alma hosts this year’s tournament on July 25 26 and 27 with Clare and Midland courses joining as new members. Ladies day continues with free play on Wednesdays and reduced daily rates to 25 cents except Sundays and holidays at 50 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. E. Bowler
Twin Elms
Central Michigan Golf Association
Alma
Clare
Midland
Chicken Supper Planned by Brown Corners Ladies
The Brown Corners ladies host a chicken supper at the home of Mr and Mrs Frank Myers in Arthurtownship on Wednesday evening May dist. Menu includes fried chicken biscuits gravy mashed potatoes baked beans cabbage salad Jello pickles hot rolls cake coffee. Price per plate 20 and 10 cents. All invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brown Corners
Frank Myers
Arthur Township
Business directory of early Clare days found by Earl Foss
In a basement discovery Earl Foss uncovered an early Clare business directory printed in fancy colors on a 22x28 card. It lists names and trades such as J. Rockafellow Justice of the Peace and Insurance, W. Perry lawyer, Mason & Parish millinery, The Calkins Hotel, J. H. Wilson tailor, Mason & Boyd groceries, and Dr. T. H. Maynard medical hall among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Earl Foss
J. ©. Rockafellow
Justice of Peace and Insurance
W. Perry
Dr. Thomas
R. Saperson
Mason & Parish
G. HE. Dawson
T. Horning
City Bakery
John Jackson ,& Co
Jas
L. Welch
J. R. Rogers
J. H. Wilson
O. 5
Derby
A. W. McIntyre
Calkins
B. A. White
Will L. Kelly
Davy & Co
Louch
John W. Dunlop
Mason & Boyd
T. H. Maynard
Oil Test Drives Vernon County Prospect to New Height
The Mammoth Petroleum Co test on Marseilles farm in Vernon township, section 23, gushed at a rate near a barrel a minute before settling to about 200 barrels. Gov. Wm A Comstock visited, and promoters note the test as the farthest east in the field. Drilling on several neighboring wells resumes as casing shipments arrive and offsets are planned, signaling Vernon field expansion potential.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mammoth Petroleum Company
Marseilles
Vernon Township
Wm. McKay
Wm. A. Comstock
Isaac Trebove
Governo
Primoters
D. Crowley
Russell No. 2
Dundee
Verette
Vernon
Marseilles No. 1
Currie No. 1
Clare
Local officials to aid enforcing new beer bill
The State Liquor Control Commission will enforce the beer act to its full extent, allowing only licensed hotels and restaurants to sell beer or wine. The old prohibition as modified remains in force with severe penalties. Clare County officials pledge cooperation with state rules and enforcement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Liquor Control Commission
Clare County
Liquor Commission
Poppy Day Proclaimed in Clare for May 27
Clare mayor J J H Wilson proclaims Saturday May 27 as American Legion Auxiliary Poppy Day urging citizens to wear memorial poppies. The proclamation recalls World War I service by Glare county youths and calls for renewed patriotic spirit in peace time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glare County
J. J. H. Wilson
Clare
American Legion and Legion Auxiliary
American Legion Auxiliary
Local Batters Defeat Evart 13 to 9 in Free-Hitting Show
The Clave high school team beat Evart 13 to 9 in a Friday road game. Lloyd Montgomery launched a two on base home run in the first inning as Clare built a four run start and added eight in the sixth to seize control. Evart answered with three in the first and two more later but Clare held on for the win.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clave High
Evart
Clave Boys
Lloyd Montgomery
Clare
Gvart
Ewatt
Lyle Allen
Conthinead
Clare Public School Accredited by the North Central Assn
Clare Public School has been accredited by the North Central Association of Colleges and Secondary Schools for the period ending April 19, 1944. The association renews this honor yearly and requires the school to meet high standards in facilities, library, laboratories, records, graduation requirements, instruction, salaries, teacher training, and physical education and athletics. (Continued on Page Ten) The old nickle loaf of bread will be at Karl Foss' Crystal Bakery.
Honor The Dead Help The Living Poppy Day Appeal
The Walter A. Larman Post 128 American Legion and its Auxiliary promote Poppy Day on May 27. The effort funds veterans and World War dead memorials with poppies made by disabled veterans at Camp Custer, Battle Creek, supporting Michigan ex servicemen and dependents.
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America
Clare County
Walter A.larman
American Legion
Tone Gorr
Logal Corps
Camp Custer
Battle Creek
Michigan
France
Dr and Mrs Clapp address Methodist church group
Dix and Mrs F C Clapp former President of Gammon Theological Seminary Atlanta were speakers at a Methodist all church affair on Thursday May 18 The Clapps spoke on Sharing with Others and described four years with negro communities noting teachers and professors they met and the seminary as their training ground.
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Thei
Jesus Christ
Investigation of Clare County Bank Closed Last Friday
Grand jury in this city concluded its inquiry into the Clare County Savings Bank which closed on May 20 last year. Assistant Attorney General Perry A. Maynard and local prosecutor Theo G. Bowler report twenty seven witnesses, over 2500 pages of testimony, and more than 250 exhibits. They will file findings with the Harrison court clerk around June first.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ray, Hart
Clare County Savings Bank
Avernoon
Perry A. Maynard
Lamsing
Theo. G. Bowler
Maynard
Bowler
Harrison
Isabella Township Farmer Dies Suddenl y
Ira Walton, 42, of three miles west of Rosebush, died suddenly Monday afternoon while visiting at the home of Mrs. Ethel Hendrie in Grant township. He is survived by five sons Elgie Alvie Norris Florin and Dean and many relatives. His wife died about three years ago. Funeral services were held Wednesday at the Central church in Rosebush with interment in the village cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ira. Walton
Rosebush
Ethel Hendrie
Grant Township
Elgie
Alvie
Norris
Florin
Dean
Rapid U S 27 paving north of city advances
Work on U S 27 north of the city is rapidly progressing with concrete laying started last week at the south end of a three mile stretch laid last fall. Clare county men are on the job as Mayor J H Wilson reports fifty eight workers at thirty hours weekly, not counting truck drivers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
3. H. Wilson
Clare County
Welfare Committee
Lampheres Return to City and Business Leadership
Mr and Mrs Jesse W Lamphere resume city life and business presence after a year away residing at Lake George. Lamphere now manages the Dixie Villa gas station on east U S 10 with oil grease car washing and prompt service for motorists. He previously ran a tire and shoe repair shop now owned by H J Foster, confirming his return to local enterprise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jesse W. Lamphere
Lake George
Lamphere
Dixie Villa
East U. S. 10
H. J. Foster
Three Centuries Old Musket Shown At Bicknell Store
A 300 year old musket on display at the Wm. H. Bicknell & Co. store draws public interest. The flintlock firearm features a three inch muzzle, a long flared barrel, a horn powder horn. the relic belongs to Spike Horn Myers, longtime wildlife reserve collector north of the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. H. Bicknell & Co
Myers
Closed on Decoration Day
The Sentinel office will close all day May 30 as a legal holiday for mail carriers. Advertisers are urged to send copy promptly and correspondents to mail items Monday to ensure publication.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sentinel
Get Your Pansies at OConnor's Grocery Ad
An old newspaper ad promotes pansies at OConnors Grocery with a 10e per box price or three for 25¢. The offer highlights a bargain for readers in the local shopping section.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O’connor’s
Circuit Court Calendar Highlights June Sessions
The first Monday in June brings local and visiting lawyers to Harrison for court. several cases await final decisions. Key matters include the petition for sale of lands for 1930 taxes and related years. Jurors listed for June 1933 term span Harrison Clare and Arthur areas with numerous wards and towns named.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrison
Guy A. Light
Ward
Earl Sanders
Arthur
Everett L. Wallace
Franklin
Mildred Hickok
Freeman
Eber Wilcox
Frost
Glen Amy
Garfeld
August Heuschle
Grant
Gilbert Gagnon
Greenwood
Byron Lyons
Hamilton
Leo Heints
Hatton
Nell Bailey
Hayes
Viarry M. Davis
Lincoln
Wm. Spencer
Redding
Chas. Davis
Sheridan
Vera Burns
Summerfield
Milton Davison
Surrey
Elmer Wheeler
Winterfield
Ira Richmond
Clare
Dewey Paxton
Frank Hochstetler
Asa H. Aldrich
Jessie Gleason
Roy Haton
Meda Wood
Memorial Day Observance Planned in Clare
Memorial day events in Clare include business closures and flag displays on McEwan street and homes. Larman Post American Legion will place flags at county ex-soldier graves and lead a parade from City Park to Cherry Grove with school bands, a guest address by Dr. F Bemit, and a chorus performance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clare
McEwan Street
Larman Post
American Legion
Cherry Grove
J. E. Lockyer
Legion
Will
Hazel Stottlemyer
Esther Chaffee
Elizabeth Weighner
Mildred Krell
Hilda Eberhart
Rose Marie Jackson
Teo Oden
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SAT
Central Michigan
Ass'n
Gov
Memoriam
Gladwin
Clare Public School
THE
North Central Ass'n
Karl Foss’ Crystal
Clare County Bank
Isabella Township
Ira Walton
Rosebush Church
J. W. Lamphere
Bicknell
Circuit Court
Hart
the People
Victor F. Finch
Ruel Fairbanks
Delbert Wilson
Citizens State Bank
State Mutual Rodded Fire Ins. Co
Beatrice Lange
City of Clare
Hilda Dunlop
John Woodward
Assumpsit
Mayme M. Barnes
W. Ray Barnes
Diverse
Union Joint Stock Land Bank
Murray E. Hull
Amy P. Hull
Bik
Oramel B. Fuller
State of Michigan
Burton BE. Bunn
Mabel Bunn
William A. Oxendale
Lenore Oxendale
Eugene H. Hall
James Ss
Brown
Ben Traines
Floyd Mitchell
Dan. H. Johnson
Frank Kepplinger
John H. Wilson
William Elliott
Cecelia M.wagoner
Art Lloyd
Mary Lloyd
Russell *Yake
Homer Spencer
Midwest Commercial Credit Corp. A Corporation
Frank J. Burns
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