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Newspaper
Clare Sentinel
Location
Clare, Michigan, United States of America
Date
May 30, 1941
Page
1
Michigan officials warn of a record traffic volume on state highways for Memorial Day weekend. Highway Commissioner G Donal Kennedy asks motorists to drive cautiously, plan low traffic morning travel, and allow extra time. He notes a rising death toll and a 14 percent year over year increase in fatal crashes.
The Pioneer baseball team lost 13 to 4 at Evart Friday as Albert Samborn started in place of Edward Schlafley. Schlafley allowed seven runs in the fourth, while Gordon Kleiner finished with two scoreless innings and earned the win. George Parent led the Pioneers with a triple double and single to lift his average to .515, as Evart's timely hits fueled the victory. The Pioneers, after three losses this season, have home games remaining against Reed City and Mount Pleasant.
Miss Helen Murphy a Clare High freshman won first prize in a rural four county hospital essay contest. The Herrick school and Mrs Claire Sheridan taught her essay which earned a medal and plaque presented by Robert Cline president of Mt Pleasant Junior Chamber of Commerce. The award, originally planned for a hospital ground breaking, was delayed to May 14 due to early rural school closures.
Floyd Woodworth of Clare fell from a water well drilling rig at 8:45 Friday morning on the Bruce Williams place. He was taken to Clare County General Hospital where the fracture was reduced and he is recovering satisfactorily.
Clare County youths are ordered to appear at the Local Selective Service Board in City Hall Clare at 1 p m June 2 1941. They depart Clare at 4 08 via Pere Marquette Rail Road for Detroit where induction into the U S Army will occur in June. Roy Ramsey Orley Woodrow Rogers Jr Floyd Denno Walters George Henry Gaffney Guy Willard Schaaf Richard Benjamin Wood Liness Miles Shafer Mile Franklin Robinette Leo James Carr Robert Orville Dunn.
Memorial Day picnickers and campers will find fifty six state parks ready for use in Michigan on Friday with improvements at several sites. John Rogers notes shortages of WPA and CCC labor slowed planned work and a few projects may cause minor inconvenience. Holland park opened for tulip visitors with a new laundry toilet shower building and deep well water system. Other completed improvements include Aloha Munuscong Fort Wilkins Harrisville Hooft Orchard Beach Traverse City Wells Wilson and Onaway with expanded grounds, running water, and modern facilities.
Commencement for Mendota Illinois eighth graders includes Alexander A. Wylie a Clare resident and former Clare student set to receive a diploma. He joined Lincoln School orchestra safety patrol and basketball during current years and has been in Mendota High School band this semester. Teachers praised his academic adaptation across states and curricula.
The Doherty hotel in Clare announces National Hotel Week June 1 through 7 to highlight hotels' community role. Photos of 35 staff will be displayed in lobby as visitors tour the property and learn how hotels support local economy and services.
Members of the Clare high school class of 1940 gathered Sunday for the first annual reunion. Thirty four of fifty graduates attended with senior year advisers Mrs. Charles Mumby nee Esther Tobler of Mendon and Richard Greenfield. Donald Dunlop presided as business meeting opened to elect Loretta Hales president Forest Gordon vice president Virginia Woell secretary treasurer. The group planned next year’s gathering for the last Sunday in June and shared updates during social hour after a pot luck noon meal.
Carrie L Orth widow of Joseph Orth died Sunday May 25 in Bay City Michigan at 2:30 PM funeral 2:30 Wednesday at Owosso burial there She was born October 5 1870 in Raimiam Ontario Canada Survived by sister Mrs Fannie Schisler nieces nephews and relatives from Clare and vicinity attend the services including Mr and Mrs Richard Brooks and several Mrs Ackerman Wild and Marshall
C C C enrollees at Camp Kalkaska aided at the crash site of a Curtis P 40 from the 40th Pursuit Squadron. The boys performed rescue work and guarded the wreck overnight. The program includes First Aid training under the National Defense plan with required certifications for foremen drivers and leaders. Enrollment at Michigan C C C camps is open and applications to Camp Kalkaska Houghton Lake Harrison Michigan will yield full information.
Clare county must meet a new Red Cross quota by December 31 1941 with May 31 as the deadline for garment submissions. Mrs. Lamb urges all groups to send items to the sea port and contact community leaders to start orders. A Toddler Pack for ages nine months to two years will be provided with National Red Cross materials and instructions. Sewing meetings pause for Memorial Day and resume June 6. The Clare County Chapter meets June 9 at 8:00 p.m.
The Clara Rebekahs announce an ice cream social and pepper party for Thursday evening June 12 at the hall. Proceeds support lodge activities.
Forty three members of Clare High School Band with Director Mrs. Keith Hunter and Drum Major George Parent attended the University of Michigan Spring Concert in Hill Auditorium Ann Arbor. Guest soloist Lucille Bennett the trip showcased campus sights and school bands from Clare and Sturgis enjoyed the visit.
Very fitting services were held as the Clare Methodist church was rededicated by the trustees who presented the building for acceptance. Dr Hall led the service of dedication and spoke on the dedication of life. The interior was redecorated with a new lighting system enhancing the church’s beauty. Musical numbers included Fairest Lord Jesus by the Junior Choir and The Nation’s Prayer by the Senior Choir. Richard Greenfield of Flat Rock played a violin solo with Mrs John Empery at the organ. Veterans Legion Auxiliary Sons of the Legion and other war veterans were guests.
Clare Rod and Gun Club members plowed a Callum Dam Sanctuary field for wildlife feed to aid winter nourishment. Pheasant eggs orders are taken by Secretary Henry Doll for upcoming shipping. On June 4 at 8 pm, Clare City Hall hosts Claude Parmelee’s big game pictures, with Parmelee explaining them. all welcome.
Church fundraiser announced for Wednesday June 4 at Colonville Church. Menu includes chicken biscuits and gravy mashed potatoes baked beans salad with pickles cake and jello. Adults priced. coffee available.
Infant daughter of Mr and Mrs Bernard Allen of Elm Grove dies at grandparents home in Arthur township twelve hours after birth. Survived by parents two grandmothers Nora Allen and Jesse Newman among others. Funeral held at Newman home at 2 PM with Rev Charles Kleinharadt officiating. Interment Cherry Grove cemetery.
The Clare Kiwanis Club sponsors a summer softball league. An organizational meeting for all entries is at Clare High School on Monday June 2 to finalize entry fees and the summer schedule. Opening day is set for June 16 with a junior league likely drawing teams from Clare Rosebud Farwell Harrison and Coleman. Gulf teams will again play exhibition games as lights move to the field and a new refreshment booth with a press box is being built.
Charles Willis Miller born May 20 1860 in Somerset township Michigan died May 20 1941 at Hight Point Lake aged 81. He married Nellie Stage in 1882 and after her 1894 death left two daughters Grace and Isabell, plus grandchildren, a son died in infancy. He moved to Bight Point Lake 42 years ago and was buried May 22 beside his wife and son at North Adams cemetery.
Caution to merchants about fake checks in circulation. Do not cash checks from strangers. insist on proper identification and known endorsers. As busy season approaches, banks urge extra caution to protect cash and prevent losses. The Citizens State Bank notes this advisory for safe transactions.
The Central Michigan Band Festival took place in Ithaca featuring eleven high school ensembles led by conductors from Clare Alma Bay City Beaverton and others. A mass band concert closed the event with Sousa Palestrina and Ketelbey selections as students and directors enjoyed a full day of rehearsals parades and performances.
The Clare Kiwanis Club held a 6:30 dinner meeting at Hotel Doherty last week featuring motion pictures Trouble in Spots Fundamentals of Acoustics and Call of the East. Shown courtesy of Michigan Bell Telephone Co with Elmer Hagrel Willard Bicknell Wilfred Howarth and James Langston handling the program and projection. The archival footage emphasized educational content.
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