Two Killed in Auto Accident East of Clare
One man died and another was fatally injured three miles east of Clare on US 10 Friday night when Frank McConnell tried to pass and skid into an oncoming car. McConnell died instantly. George Venner, who rode with him, died later in Clare County General Hospital. Investigators seek the other car driver who fled the scene.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clare
US 10
Frank McConnell
Vernon Township
McConnell
George Venner
Midland
Venner
Clare County General Hospital
Mt. Pleasant Post
Lloyd Bergquist
Marion
Pleasant
Beebe
Northway
Friz
Raymond McConnell
Vernon, Township
Weelock
Paul
Richard
Clare High School
Central State Teachers College
Mt. Pleasant
E. Blackhurst Venner
Charles E Schaar Dies After Brief Illness
Charles E Schaar, born August 22 1859 in Shiwassee County, died October 25 1940 after a four day illness. He lived in Clare County for 43 years and in Hatton township earlier. survived by 39 grandchildren 10 great grandchildren and many friends. Funeral was October 27 at the Baptist church Farwell with burial in Farwell cemetery.
Armistice Day 1940 Peace Message Across America
On Armistice Day 1940 Americans are urged to pause at 11 AM in humility and gratitude. The message envisions a nationwide wave of peaceful sentiment sweeping from the Pacific to the Atlantic, calling for lasting peace in the nation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
America
Pacific
Rockies
Great Plains
Appalachians
Program of Observance at Clare High School
The program at Clare High School Auditorium begins at 11 00 with band selections and an invocation by Rev James A Rogers of Clare Methodist church. Commander John W Dunlop of the Clare American Legion opens remarks followed by State American Legion official Conrad Wadiker and Sons of the American Legion Squadron leader George O Parent. Genevieve Fleming leads Red Cross Roll Call while Clare High School students present American Education Week. Rev Albert Dawe of the Clare Congregational church gives the address.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clare High School
James A. Rogers
Claré Methodist Church
John W. Dunlop
Clare American Legion Post
Conrad Wadiker
American Legion
State of
Michigan
George O. Parent
Clare Sons
Red Cross
Clare County Red Cross
Genevieve Fleming
Veteran tribute proclamation names Dunlop at 11 00
Mayor John W. Dunlop calls all veterans and citizens to pause for five minutes at 11 00 to honor sacrifices of allies and comrades in Flanders Field, urging businesses to close during the tribute period.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Flanders Field
John W. Dunlop
Husking Bee at Clare Sanctuary Sunday Morning
Local group invites volunteers to husk corn for wildlife feeders at Clare Sanctuary on Sunday morning November 10 at 8 30. Participants urged to bring a husking peg or assist in the effort to feed pheasants and other wildlife through the winter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clare Sanctuary
Clare Kiwanis elects officers at Wednesday meeting
The Clare Kiwanis Club, at Hotel Doherty, held its 6:30 dinner meeting and annual officer election. President Theodore G Bowler, Vice President Dale Kennedy, Secretary-Treasurer Ace Parker, and directors Tim Cotter Albert Haley Donald Holbrook Robert Mair John Hall and Austin Bates were elected. Donald B Holbrook and Theodore G Bowler were named to the Clare Coordinating Council. A Crime Does Not Pay movie was shown. Rev Fr Stanley Morrison and Elmer Hagerl attended as guests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clare Kiwanis Club
Doherty
Harold Fleming
Theodore G. Bowler
Dale Kennedy
Ace Parker
Tim Cotter
Albert Haley
Donald ©. Holbrook
Robert Mair
John Hall
Austin Bates
Donald B. Holbrook
Clare Coordinating Council
Stanley Morrison
Elmer Hagerl
Boy Scouts Visit Michigan State College for Kansas Game
Clare Troop 125 and Mt Pleasant Scouts joined leaders on a Clare School Bus driven by Walter Foell to Lansing. They attended the football clash between Michigan State and Kansas State with fellow statewide troops and listed attendees include Bob White, Tad Sternaman, Billy Chaffee, and Jack Rodabaugh among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clare
Walter Foell
Boy Scouts
John Rodabaugh
L. ©. Garthe
Lansing
Michigan State College
Michigan State
Kansas State
Bob White
Alexander EB. Wylie
Danny Osborn
Billy Chaffee
Tad Sternaman
Billy Hawkins
Ken Sorrell
Déa
Red Cross Roll Call Starts Here November 12
The Red Cross announces its largest membership drive since World War I beginning Tuesday November 12. Clare County urges all individuals to join to help meet local goals and support domestic operations including disaster relief and first aid programs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Red Cross
Clare County
Harold Fleming
Red Cross
Europe
United States
Governor Dickinson appoints Clare County Advisory Board
Governor Luren D. Dickinson appointed Att'y Maurice Black of Harrison Att'y Donald B. Holbrook Clare Att'y Jos K Naumes Clare Ralph Eaton Harrison and Jay O Bellinger of Clare as members of the Clare County Advisory Board. They will advise registrants on questionnaires deferment claims and build a working relationship between the advisory board and registrants. The members volunteered their services and will not receive pay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Luren D. Dickinson
Dr Merle Ward to Speak at Clare Business Group Dinner
Dr Merle S Ward president of Ferris Institute will address the Clare Chamber of Commerce at a dinner meeting on November 12 in the private dining room of Barney Cate. He will discuss democracy and American education as it affects the international situation. All members and friends are urged to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mérle Po
Ferris Institute
Aeal Clay Good Literature Club
Cme
Clay Chamber of Commerce
Barney Cate
Ward
Chamber of Commerce
National Education Week Planned November 10 16
National Education Week set for November 10 16 to inform the public about school needs aims and achievements The observance marks education for the common defense with topics on spiritual life civic loyalties financing education human resources safeguarding resources individual liberties and economic security The event is sponsored by NEA The American Legion US Office of Education and the National Congress of Parents and Teachers (Continued on Page Two)
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
National Education Association of the United States
The
American Legion
United States Office of Education
National Congress of Parents and Teachers
Mrs Mary Lydiatt Dies at Daughter's Home in Durand Michigan
Mary Acker born Kendall New York August 7 1852 died October 27 at the home of her daughter Mrs John Coulter in Durand age eighty eight years two months and twenty days She was a Free Methodist member married Henry Lydiatt December 25 1876 six from Durand to Clare Michigan She leaves three daughters Ida Austin Edna and Ada Coulter nine grandchildren eleven great grandchildren and one great great grandchild Funeral held October 31 at Coulter with Rev H Armstrong and interment Cherry Grove Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Acker
Kendall
New York
John Coulter
Free Methodist Church
Durand
Michigan
Henry Lydiatt
Ida Austin
Detroit
Edna
Ada Coulter
Clare
H. Armstrong
Cherry Grove Cemetery
Football Excursion to Michigan Northwestern Game
An Ann Arbor excursion train will leave at 8:30 a.m. on Saturday November 16 for the Michigan Northwestern football game in Ann Arbor. Round trip fare will be $2.26. Further details will appear next week in the Sentinel.
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Ann Arbor
Clare Legion Drives Set Strong 1941 Membership Records
Three Clare American Legion organizations report a combined 235 active members after October, with 151 Post, 53 Unit, and 32 Squadron. Re-enrollments total about 70 for 1941, three new members joined Unit, and three more in the Post have yet to be enlisted. Local plans include initiation for Auxiliary members and deadlines before November 11.
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Clare American Legion
Unit 53
Squadron 32
Blanche Walker
Post
Legion
John W. Dunlop
Celina Creguer
George O. Parent
American Legion
Leo BH. Oden
New Barber Shop Opens in Clare Office Building
Phil Lansing announces the opening of a barber shop in the office formerly occupied by Br. Réeder, located opposite the Gliks post office in Clare.
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Clare
Phil Lansing
Br. Réeder
Gliks
Odd Fellows and Rebekahs Meet Last Time in Old Hall
The Clare L0.C.F. Lodge No. 333 held a regualr session with Gladwin Lodge No. 177 staff conferring the initiatory degree on Morris Black of Harrison. Seventeen Rebekahs met for a birthday party. both groups discussed moving to Easler Hall next week. A potluck lunch followed and plans for a Christmas bazaar and new regalia were announced.
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Odd Fellows
Rebekahs
Old Hall
Clare L0.c.f. Lodge No
Gladwin Lodge No
Morris Black
Harrison
Gladwin
Farwell
Mt. Pleasant
Coleman
Heart
Green Castle
Indiana
Dr. Klump
Hast Towns
Charles Howe
Easler Hall
Florence Gay Gift
Henrietta Smith
Noble Grand
Lodge
Hasler Hall
Prococols
Etta Howard
Eva Schlefley
Andrew Irwin
Howard
Dake
Luli Lamb
Stile Harvey
Smith
Democrats Carry Nation and State in Landslide Victory
The article reports Franklin D. Roosevelt winning a record share of the popular vote and a large electoral majority. Michigan swung heavily for Roosevelt with Murray Van Wagoner leading, while Republican officials captured state offices including Uden Senator Vandenberg and Attorney General Starr. Local precincts in Clare and Osceola districts show high turnout with the largest city vote totals to date.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wendell L. Willhkie
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Roosevelt
Michigan
Murray D. van Wagoner
Lyren D. Dickinson
U. S
Arthur H. Vandenberg
Harry F Kelly
Vernon J. Brown
Frank Murphy
Raymond W. Starr
Theodore 7. Frey
Emerson R. Boyles
Justice of the Supreme Court
John W. Dunlop
Clare
Juason Eb, Richardson
Evart
Oxsceola-Clare
George Bates
Clare High School to Host Aladdin and His Magic Show
Clare High School plans a two performance event titled Aladdin And His Magic at the auditorium on November 19 at 8 00 pm with Cas Foss as chair and Bill Foel for state and lighting Anna Marie Murphy handling seating and Lonalee Hampton at the ticket window A matinee at 2 30 offers discounted access for local youth and families Proceeds fund school activities and student projects
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aladdin
Clare High School
Cas Foss
Bill Foel
Anna Marie Murphy
Lonalee Hampton
Bana
Chicago
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Charles E. Schaar
Charlies
Schaar
Shiwassee County
Huron County
Mary Ritter
Roy
Lauren
Sadie
Etta Mae Baxter
Hatton Township
Arthur Cour
Alanson
William Scott
William Lethwaite
Jesse Hartnell
Inman
Chester
Flint
Hershel
James
John
Lake
Lela
Aletha
Leo
Sheridan
Nelson
Unionville
Buntley
Baptist Church
Rev
Burt
Theo. G. Bowser
Service Club
Kansas
Clare County Advisory Board
Merle S. Ward
Clare Business Group
Plan National
Mary Lydiatt
A.M
Northwestern
Franklin Delano Roosevelt
Clare Legion Organizations
Governor Hleet
State Civil Service
D.S.R
Noteceme
Clare High School Student Council
Aladdin and His Magic
Cathe Wantea
Morket
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