Pioneers End Season With Big Win Over Breckenridge
Clare Pioneers shut out Breckenridge 20 to 0 in a snowbound season finale. Eight wins, one loss to St. Louis, and a wave of graduating seniors led by Campbell and Worstell cap the year.
14 Nov 1947
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Newspaper
Clare Sentinel
Location
Clare, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Nov 14, 1947
Page
1
Clare Pioneers shut out Breckenridge 20 to 0 in a snowbound season finale. Eight wins, one loss to St. Louis, and a wave of graduating seniors led by Campbell and Worstell cap the year.
Instructions from the First Assistant Postmaster General require all first and third class mail placed in rural boxes for carrier collection to bear proper postage stamps. Rural patrons should obtain stamps from the carrier or post office to speed mail handling. First debate of season with St. Louis set for November 14.
Observance set for Sunday November 16 across Protestant churches in the United States and Canada. The Clare Ministerial Association joins the Laymen's Missionary Movement in promoting lay involvement, with Dr. Arthur H. Compton as general chairman. The aim is to boost lay support for missionary work without direct fundraising.
The November term of the Harrison Circuit Court convenes at the Harrison courthouse on Monday November 17 with Judge John C. Shaffer presiding. The calendar lists criminal cases People v Mussell and v Herron, plus several larceny, trespass, and divorce actions, and a number of civil matters including garnishments and bills to set aside deeds. Juror list includes Frost Briggs and Garfield Smith among others for November sessions.
Notice announces the opening of a new showroom at Van's Furniture Store featuring new and custom built furniture options for customers.
Laurence Leiter and his son Robert built a concrete block and steel hanger at Clare Airport this summer. The 30 by 160 foot structure features cedar doors three north entrances and two south entrances with a 10 by 15 foot airport office and a matching workshop. Courney Bauer and Dick Hall graded the grounds, and plans aim to replace five single T hangars with a larger facility next year.
In Clare Michigan a special election Monday passed the City Commission and manager form of government with 173 in favor and 111 against out of 284 voters. Elected to draft a city charter were O. D. Bayes Frank Haynak Laurence Seiter Theo Wallington Tim Cotter W. James Olson Arthur Damoth Wm. H. Caple and Leo Brown. A future election will elect five or more city commissioners and the charter, if approved, goes to the Governor for approval. The commissioners will select a mayor at their first meeting of the fiscal year.
The annual Triple A meeting for county chairmen gathered November 10 and 11 at the Hotel Doherty in Clare County. Host Robert Kleiner, with officers Maurice Dean George Broadbent and James Quick, discussed election procedures and set a goal of at least 50 000 farmer ballots. A dinner in the Wedgewood Room featured entertainment by Miss Geraldine Garchow and Mrs Walter Garchow and performances by Miss Joanne Richard and Miss Martha Jean McKinnon.
Mrs. Austin Trumble known as Ma Trumble of Farwell died at her daughter Carrie Perverse's home in Clare after two weeks of illness. Born July 15 1857 in Quasquiton Iowa, she taught at Tale school, married Austin Trumble in 1877, had three children and many grandchildren. Funeral at Doherty Funeral Home with Rev. Charles Kleinhardt.
Spike Horn offers a reward for locating Blondie the brown bear who left his den with a brood of cubs. Hunters or the public are urged to report Blondie’s whereabouts to Spike Horn.
John I Brief aged 83, Vernon township pioneer, died Friday November 7 at Hackley Hospital Muskegon after a brief illness and an operation. He was born in Germany February 21 1864 and came to America at age four. He married Mary Carmichael December 4 1895 and farmed in Vernon for 51 years. Survived by wife Mary, children Ira D Brief and Dr Daniel Brief and daughter Mrs. Harry L Ridout, sister Mrs. Anna Best, four grandchildren. Funeral Monday at Thurston Funeral Home with Rev Charles B Hahn. interment Cherry Grove cemetery.
Michigan State College tourist and resort service offers cabin and cottage plans site development water supply sewage disposal landscaping and food preparation guidance. Free bulletins include Menus and Menu Making Soups and For Luncheon or Supper plus inexpensive Account Book for Small Tourist and Resort Businesses and other leaflets and entertainment ideas.
Vernon Kroupa of Traverse City faced a jury on charges of possessing and transporting grapes without proper container markings after an October inspection. The jury found him not guilty. Also reported: John Kascheck pleads guilty to a drunk charge and is fined or jailed. Traffic accidents and a stolen then recovered car are noted with brief details.
Circuit Judge Ray Hart of Midland was honored at a testimonial dinner before retiring December 31 after 30 years on the 21st Judicial District bench. Speakers included Edward W. Sharp and Joseph A. Moynihan praising his integrity and independence.
The Ladies Auxiliary to the Veterans of Foreign Wars announces a New Year Eve dance at the Doherty Hotel in the Wedgewood Room. Mrs. Geneva Pearson reports the same music will be featured with late dancing and breakfast included in the ticket price. Proceeds from the recent Military Ball will support the VEW building fund.
The Clare County Health Department will hold its monthly well baby clinic at Clare City Hall on November 19 from 9 30 to 11 30 a m. Dr Robert B Flood Health Officer and Mrs McDowell will supervise. All children birth through school age may attend for complete physicals and immunizations including diphtheria whooping cough and smallpox. Imms should be completed by age one.
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