Coleman Fireman Burned In Gasoline Explosion
Wire Chief William J. Pischel and fireman Clinton Faber of the Coleman Fire Department are recovering from critical burns suffered while dousing a fire Sunday in a storage shed owned by the Pere Marquette railroad in Coleman. A minor explosion and flare followed, igniting gasoline and burning their arms and faces. They were treated at Clare Hospital and Clinic then moved to University Hospital in Ann Arbor. Pischel runs the Coleman Hotel. Faber operates a Coleman restaurant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wiliam J. Pischel
Clinton Faber
Coleman Fire Department
Pere Marquette Railroad
Coleman
Clare Hospital
University Hospital
Ann Arbor
Pischel
Faber
Clare
Coleman Hotel
Clare High School Plans 57th Commencement June 2
The 57th Clare High School commencement week features a Baccalaureate on Sunday at 4:00 PM in the auditorium with Rev. Harold Watson delivering the sermon and the senior class performing. Commencement exercises take place Friday at 8:15 PM with diplomas, scholarships, and presentations led by faculty and alumni. Thirty-eight seniors, 15 boys and 23 girls, will graduate. six National Honor Society candidates will be inducted with alumni providing initiation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clare High School
Harold Watson
Betty Williams
Doris Gerow
Guy Hill
Michigan State College
Garry Coveart
J. Stuart Bicknell
A. F. Bates
National Honor Society
Harold Schaeffer
Clare Methodist Church
Charles B. Hahn
Emil Pfister
A. E H. Mulder
Doris Gero
Ardeth Cleveland
Lois Hartshorn
Barbara Murphy
Beverly Sowle
Mary Lou Sutton
Rosemary Wright
Donna Tubbs
June Haines
Martha Ann Parent
Harold Brooks
Merle Samborn
Jim Murphy
In Memoriam Elvin V. Ockert 1948
In memory of our son and brother Elvin V. Ockert who passed away May 22 1948. Sad and sudden was the call of one so dearly loved by all. Sleep on dear Elvin and take your rest. We loved you dearly though God loved best. My. and Mrs Joseph C. Ockert and family Claise Scott and family Howard Wiggins Joseph C. Ockert Jr Melvin L. Ockert Minimaline Ockert William Ockert
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elvin V. Ockert
Elvin
Joseph C. Ockert
Claise Scott
Howard Wiggins
Joseph C. Ockert, Jr
Melvin L. Ockert
Minimaline Ockert
William Ockert
Kraftsman Dairy Farmers Edition Reaches Clare Patrons
The Kraft Cheese Company issues the first 1944 Producers Edition of the Kraftsman service magazine to Clare area dairy farmers. It includes farming problem articles, a four page supplement on equipment, pest control for cows, and a feature by Prof Ed M Searls. The magazine targets 50,000 Kraft patrons and will be published bimonthly with editor Walter Lloyd.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clare
Kraftsman
Kraft Cheese Company
Ed. M. Searls
University of Wisconsin
State Highways to Be Improved in Clare County
The State Highway Department will spend 64,740 dollars in the current fiscal year ending June 30 1944 on maintenance of state trunkline highways in Clare county. This is 19,708 dollars more than the 1942 43 total, as part of an intensive maintenance program to raise trunkline standards and support wartime traffic.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Highway Department
Clare County
Charles M. Ziegler
Ziegler
Prohibition Party Michigan Seeks State Convention Nominees
The Prohibition Party of Michigan calls its state convention for July 18 1944 at the YWCA Building Lansing to nominate candidates for the General Election and elect state officers. Delegates are apportioned by 1942 votes, with counties listed and county committees to announce their local conventions forty five days before July primaries. Dated Kalamazoo May 1 1944.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prohibition Party of Michigan
YWCA
Lansing
Michigan
Congress
Clare
Gladwin
Isabella
Mecosta
Midland
Missaukee
Osceola
Roscommon
Hack
Kalamazoo
D. D. Gibbons
Wm. J. Persons
Prohibition State Committee of Michigan
Card of Thanks for Milam Family
We express deep appreciation to friends and neighbors for expressions of sympathy during the illness and death of our beloved husband and father. Mrs. Jake Milam.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jake Milam
D-Day Observance Planned Across Michigan State
Governor Kelly proclaims D-Day for solemn reflection and prayer as invasion begins. Civilian Defense plans a state-wide one minute observance with sirens, bells, and a ninety second pause for silent prayer and reflection. Traffic halts and stores factories schools close as communities join in the coordinated tribute.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry F. Kelly
Michigan
Providence
Michigan Office of Civilian Defense
Office of Civilian Defense
County Defense Council
Laurence Jackson
Jackson
Defense Council
Washington
Michigan Women Join WAVES in 1944, Strong Early Return
Nearly 700 Michigan women joined the WAVES in the first four months of 1944, per Lieut.-Comdr. Byron E. Mechtner. The program now covers 246 jobs including aviation, radio and medical roles, offering experience for postwar work. Enlistment is open to women aged 20 to 36 with two years of high school or business school. Contact the Lansing Navy Recruiting Station for details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michigan
WAVES
Byron E. Mechtner
Michigan Navy
Flechtner
Navy
Cinder
U.S. Navy
New Federal
Lansing
Poppy Icon Through War to Legion Auxiliary Charity
The poppy became a symbol of remembrance after World War I, linking honoring the dead with aiding living veterans. By 1924 The American Legion assigned the national program to the Auxiliary, with about 13 million poppies worn yearly and over a million dollars raised for welfare. The upcoming Legion Auxiliary Poppy Sale on Saturday May 27 invites support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
France
Flanders
John McCrae
American Legion
Auxiliary
Legion and Auxiliary
Legion Auxiliary
Local Scouters At Apple Blossom Camp Conference
Prin Emil Pfister of Clare School attended a Scout Training Conference at Apple blossom Camp near Edenville. Woodward Smith chaired the event for Valley Trails Council. Nelson Smith led the health and safety class, Rev Harold Watson preached, and Art Damoth prepared the chicken dinner. Pfister will serve as Camp Director at Camp Rotary this summer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prin
Emil Pfister
Clare School
Appleblossom Camp
Edenville
Woodward Smith
Valley Trails Council
Boy Scouts of America
Nelson Smith
Saginaw
Harold Watson
Clare Congregational Church
Art Damoth
Pfister
Rotary
Council
No Mail Delivery Tuesday Post Office Closes
The Clare Post Office lobby closes at 10:00 a.m. next Tuesday in observance of Memorial Day. There will be no city or rural mail delivery on that day, but mail placed in the mailbox in front of the post office will be dispatched as usual.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clare
Thanking Friends After Our Loss of Howard Smith
The Conte Smith family expresses heartfelt thanks for kindness during the illness and death of their son Howard. They appreciate floral tributes and aid from Red Cross and neighbors, friends, and community members in any form.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howard
Red Cross
Mra
Conte Smith
Rosebush Michigan Egg Prices and Local Livestock Market
Prices at Rosebush Egg Grading Station on May 10 1944 show Extra Large A 0.80 Large A 0.28 Medium A 1.23 Large B 0.22 Medium B 0.15. Clare Standish Livestock Auction Yards on May 22 1944 report best beef steers and heifers 12.00-18.60, common beef cattle 9.00-12.30, best bulls 3.10-10.00, best veal 17.00-18.10, and hogs 9.00-13.00 with roughs 9.00-10.10.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rosebush
Michigan
Wemitien
Clare Standish
Bnibaewetle
Lula
Rummage Sale At Congregational Church Parlor
The Guild will hold a rummage sale in the Congregational Church parlors on June 2 and 3. Proceeds support parish activities.
Annual Deanery Meeting at Clare Church Officers Named
The Nominating Committee presented officers for the coming year: President Mrs. Bernard McConnell Recording Secretary Miss Loretta McDonald Treasurer Mrs. Paul Shiffer Auditor Mrs. William Floren. Fr. Brophy welcomed visitors and praised St Cecilia's Parish cooperation. Fr Falicki of Grand Rapids spoke on unity and purpose of the Catholic Woman’s Council. Entertainment followed with piano duets songs and novelty numbers. Tea service provided chicken salad rolls rosettes cookies and coffee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bernard McConnell
Loretta McDonald
Paul Shiffer
William Floren
Fr. Brophy
St. Cecilia’s
Bowler
A. J. Doherty
Harold Jones
Patty Hall
John Hall
Rita Gens
Harrison
Billy
Jimmy Wilson
Mrs. Doherty
Me and
Marie
Little Red School House
Agnes Gleason
Auction Sale by William Scott Near Farwell Depot
William Scott quits farming and holds a public auction at the premises 80 rods east of Farwell Ann Arbor depot on Saturday June 3 starting at 2:00 o clock. The sale includes livestock and farm implements. Auctioneer Andy Courser. Clerk Citizens State Bank. See list in next Week's Sen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Scott
Farwell
Ann Arbor Depot
E.W.T
Andy Courser
Citizens "State Bank
Sentinel
Community Group Meeting Schedule for Farwell Area
The Farwell Townsend Club meets every other Tuesday. Clara Rebekah Lodge No 167 meets weekly on Tuesday at 8 30 p m. Farwell Odd Fellows Lodge No 210 meets Wednesday at 8 p m. Boy Scout Troop 116 meets Monday at 7 p m. Grant Townsend Club No 1 meets first and third Fridays. American Legion Auxiliary meets second and fourth Mondays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farwell Townsend Club
Clara Rebekah
Farwell 1
C.F. Lodge No
Farwell Boy Scout Troop No. 116
Grant Townsend Club
The
American Legion Auxiliary
Appreciation note from Mary Lou Sutton
Mary Lou Sutton thanks friends for flowers cards and expressions of sympathy while at Clare hospital. She also extends gratitude to Dr and Mrs McArthur and the nursing staff for their splendid services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clare Hospital
Mrs. McArthur
Mary Lou Sutton
Acknowledgment from Major W. Lewis to friends
Major W. Lewis thanks friends and neighbors for their cards and letters during his hospital stay, expressing gratitude for the support and well wishes received.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Major W. Lewis
Thanking Friends and Neighbors for Support During Illness
Mrs. Robert Walters expresses gratitude for kind acts cards letters gifts and prayers from friends and neighbors during her illness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Walters
Bids Sought for Township Hall Roof in Farwell
Township invites bids for roofing the Township Hall at Farwell through June 3 1944. Contact Wilmot Carpenter at Farwell Lumber Co for details. The township reserves the right to reject any or all bids. Guy Perry Township Clerk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farwell
Wilmot Carpenter
Farwell Lumber Co
Guy Perry
Kroger Meat Market Reorganizes with New Manager
Kroger Store announces the meat market now operates under separate management with a full line of fresh meats. Joe Lalande, a former Kroger employee at Midland and ex-resident of Harrison, named manager, assisted by Mrs Lucille Kubot of Clare.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kroger
Joe Lalande
Krogers At
Midland
Harrison
Lucille Kubot
Clare
Also Mentioned on This Page
Memoriam
Kraft — Dairy Magazine
Iseengel
Flanders Fields
Lender
Bank Credit
Clare, Michigan
WM. H. Bicknell
Member
Federal Reserve System
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
ETG
Samborn
Nt Produce Co
L. W. Jackson
Clare Church
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