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Newspaper
Clare Sentinel
Location
Clare, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Nov 08, 1940
Page
9
Feighner and Parish publishers announce rates: $1.50 yearly to Michigan, $2.00 to other points, 5 cent singles, 10 cent headings, 25 cent ten lines for cards of thanks, 5 cent per line for resolutions and poetry. Readers urged to request Judge Wylie to print probate notices at THE SENTINEL.
About 200 pupils and some parents attended a Halloween party at Harrison School on October 31 from 7:80 to 9:00 p.m. Prizes were awarded for best costumes in each room after a grand march. Teachers in charge included Miss Ethel Chapel and Miss Allegra Gager. The Upper Class party was postponed to honor Vera Price and LaVern Darling whose funeral was held Wednesday.
Br. A. W. Johnstone of Harrison has been engaged as pastor of the Englewood Presbyterian Church in Bradenton Florida for the winter months. The church has an unusual membership of northern winter residents. Mrs Johnstone left for a visit with her daughter Mrs Earl Meyer at Grosse Point Farms.
Max Watson, an adult probation officer of San Jose, filed a patent application for a device to stop enemy planes from landing. The system uses steel poles in cylinders below ground with compressed air to raise blades across runways, deemed feasible by Moffett Field flight officers.
Clark M. Hitch elberger, executive director of the Committee to Defend America by Defending the Allies, says one man in Britain’s army is American equipped. He notes June arms shipments surpass the value of 50 over-age destroyers, including 80,000 machine guns and 500,000 rifles shipped from the United States.
Fort Worth readers witness a shipment from London described as preserved in primitive fashion. A 302 pound package of English pottery arrived bound in dark hay tied with coarse rope and lacking nails or finished wood.
A New York scout notes surging titled guests from Europe, including the Bourbon-Parma prince and Luxembourg Grand Duchess family, flocking to hotel suites and Long Island estates since 1939. The piece recaps royal dining quirks, possible Almanach de Gotha interest, and a youth automobile awards evening showcasing diverse American youth.
Elizabeth New Jersey Mrs. Arthur Smith welcomed three newborns across Friday Saturday and Sunday marking a rare weekend arrival. The mother, 25, gave birth first to a girl on Friday then another girl on Saturday followed by a boy on Sunday in the same week.
The Elm Grove group met at Advance Grange hall on Friday November first with Miss Frances Hildebrandt as chair. Twenty members attended the session led by Miss Florence Hildebrandt and Mrs. Genevieve Fancon who covered a lesson before dinner and demonstrated home decoration items. Several new members joined as the group adjourned at 4:00 to meet again in December.
Anthony Klonaris of Youngstown Ohio builds both miniature and standard violins as a hobby using only a pocket knife. He has been making violins for three years.
Red Cross targets large membership growth to support military posts camps and naval stations as wartime needs rise. The 1940-41 figures show 380000 first aid certificates 94000 life saving training 100000 disaster aid and 1,000,000 nurse visits.
Community plans for National Education Week November 10 16 feature Clare High School sociology class with the American Legion Armistice Day program on Monday. Tuesday includes a Good Literature Club open meeting with Dr Merle Ward Ferris Institute as guest speaker. Thursday hosts the school night program with open classrooms and parent teacher discussions. National Book Week coincides with activities to promote reading and library opportunities.
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