Midland Chapter Officers Installed At Meeting
The Matrons Club held a ceremony installing new Worthy Matron and Associate Matron with remarks from the Installing Staff and Worthy Patron. Music featured Clare High School students and local musicians, followed by a decorated dining room and refreshments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Midland
Evering
Mabel Reynolds
Mr. Hunter
Clare High School
Marilyn Masten
Biss Geraldine LeRoux
George O. Parent
Bernard Wyman
Martin Kennedy
Ruth Robinette
Stewart Ruhl
Doris, Empey
Genevieve Fleming
Nellie Crim
Dorothy
Duncan
Nellie Feighner
Nelda Jones
Maud Holmes
Susan Holmes
Dorothy Lloyd
Harriett McKinnon
Bertha Wellman
Latter Day Saint Services Move to Easler Building
Pastor Floyd G. Smith says the local Reorganized Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints has moved from the old I.O.C.F. hall to the new Odd Fellow quarters in the Easler building. Regular services will be held in the new location Sunday. Pre Christmas sale now in progress with Gift and Flower Shop. Harris and Hirt ad requests return of their electric wax polisher.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Floyd G. Smith
Reorganized
Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints
I.O.C.F. Hall
Odd Fellow
Walter H Larman Post 128 Names 1941 Appointments
Commander John W Dunlop of Walter H Larman Post No 128 announces the 1941 appointments including Americanism Director Jay C Bellinger Education Chairman Charles A Simble Youth Activities Leo B H Oden and others with N L Tibbils Conrad Walker and Bernard Fitzpatrick listed for committees and roles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John W. Dunlop
Walter H. Larman
American Legion
Americanism
Jay C. Bellinger
Charles A.simble
Harrison
Arthur F. Damoth
Leo BH. Oden
Howard R. Brown
Howard G. Johnston
N. L. Tibbils
Charles A. Perry
Conrad Walker
Sons of the American Legion Committee
Alexander B. Wylie
Bernard Fitzpatrick
Beaverton
Local Methodists Attend Sunday School Workers Conference
Rev James Rogers and several local methodists attended the Sunday School Workers Conference of the Big Rapids District held in Remus. The meeting opened with District Superintendent Rev Maylan W Jones presiding. Delegates from the Clare Isabella Gladwin sub district nominated leaders for children youth and adult divisions which were accepted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Rogers
Reva Maxwell
John Schultz
Hart Town
Lillie Clock
Farwell
Big Rapids
Remus
Maylan W. Jones
Rogers
Shultz
Clare- Isabella-Gladwin
R. Swagger
John Empey
Clare
Frank Robinson
Pleasant
George's Market Opens Evenings and Sundays
Local grocery offers quality meats and groceries at 118 East 4th Street Clare with phone number 290. Store advertises evening and Sunday hours and a classified liner for results.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George’s Market
East 4Th Street
Clare
Proceedings of Clare County Road Board October 18 1940
The Clare County Road Commissioners met at the Court House Harrison October 18 1940 with Chairman Sam Bruce. Payroll of 2051.75 approved and bills totaling numerous amounts for labor supplies fuel and services read and allowed. Meeting adjourned then reconvened November 4 1940 with raises approved and sealed bids invited on oil barrels.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Board of
Clare County Road Commissioners
Harrison, Mich
Court House
City of
Harrison
Sam Bruce
Bruce
Bowler
Emerson
J. D. Adams Company
Davison’s
Beach Mfg
Standard Oil
Floyd Allen
Frank Littlefield
Swift Bros. Inc
Tyler-Lowery Company
LaFrance Republic Div
Haverson
Comm
Henry Carman
Watch New Trends In Fashion Foils Cherie Nicholas
Watch for gorgeously colorful tweeds and wool jersey in women’s apparel. Look for longer jackets with fitted torsos and collarless coats that pair with fur pieces. Expect bold color bursts after black dominance and dramatic fur hats that spark smiles as unique fashion dominates the season.
Stormy parting ends in rain as husband vows escape
After a heated quarrel a young wife pleads, but the husband strides to the door and vows to seek wild adventure in the jungle or on stormy seas. He pauses, then closes the door, declaring it’s lucky it’s raining.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Heniry
Glamour Belts Introduce Three New Fashion Belts
Criterion unveils three new belts matching dresses with simple elegance. A gold kid leaf buckle belt complements a black moire evening frock, while a suede belt with glittering gold buckle elevates a high neck velveteen dress for formal events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Criterion
Fads spotlight slim classy princess coats and jewelry
Fads and fancies praise slim neat princess coats for juniors and teens. Long strands of pearls form festoon jewelry. A gold colored soft fleecy wool topcoat trimmed with leopard fur suits casual wear. A leopard mull enhances the look as a supreme touch.
Wise Girls and Wit in a Humorous Exchange
A playful dialogue notes that modern girls must keep their wits about them while choosing humor in conversation. The exchange highlights witty banter as a social tool.
Enjoyable Time at the Dentist This Afternoon
A speaker recalls an enjoyable dentist visit this afternoon. A second dentist was working on the first dentist’s patient, suggesting a shared or nested appointment scenario.
Texas Millionaire Promises Lesson For New Yorkers
Chlupp vows to show New Yorkers a thing or two, hinting at his wealth and influence as a test of wit and status. Skinker replies with sly assurance that his bank roll could be one of the examples to follow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chlupp
Texas
Skinker
Conversation Between Father and Daughter
A brief exchange shows a father and daughter discussing affection and germs. The daughter notes kissing as a potential transmission method and the father responds with a lighthearted insistence on its perfection.
Grand and Glorious Butler-So Madam Has Left You
The exchange shows a dramatic moment as Whifflebotham urges James to proceed, hinting at relief and elation after a difficult separation. The characters speak with formal, period tone and understated emotion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Whifflebotham
James
Seasoned Troops Acknowledged in China Reading Item
A father asks what seasoned troops mean while a boy reads from China. The parent explains troops are mustered by officers and subjected to enemy fire, showing experienced soldiers in a conflict setting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
China
Trials and Troubles in a Street Dialogue
An old woman answers a street caller about her past trials and why she endured hardship. The exchange captures a brief moment of shared experience and social tension in a doorstep conversation.
Last Word Askit Why Women Exit Cars Backward
A terse cartoon quip notes that a woman always gets off a car backward to win the last word with the conductor. The speaker, harsh in tone, addresses a target as a poor moron.
Hit in Two Places
A terse exchange notes a man being struck in two spots while a woman questions why he frequents places where harm may occur.
Weather Note Reflects Change From Past Decades
A brief weather observation notes that current conditions differ from those 20 years ago and from six months ago, suggesting noticeable climate or pattern shifts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Zimpir
Plea Deal Reflected in Light Sentence
A humorous exchange between Boogy and Woogy shows a mock plea and light sentence as they joke about domestic disputes. The dialogue centers on pleading guilty and avoiding serious punishment.
Mutual Agreement Ends Tense Exchange Over Daughter
A terse confrontation between a father and another man ends with a warning after the man vows to protect his daughter. The exchange hints at a dispute over behavior and a potential vote or decision pending. Authorities have no further details.
Rent my Vernon area farm on shares to qualified party
Joseph Depung advertises for rent on shares two miles west of Vernon town hall. Mrs Depung reports over one hundred applicants called at the farm in response to the notice. Sentinel asks readers if classified ads pay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Depung
The
Sentinel
Vernon Town Hall
Depung
Impressive Neon Sign Lights Clare Hardware Store
A bright new neon sign has been erected on Clare Hardware and Furniture Company building. The sign reads Hardware and Furniture and enhances the city’s evening welcome along Clare’s Great White Way.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clare Hardware & Furniture Company
Clare
Great White Way
Hardware and Furniture
Clare Hardware and Furniture Company
Christmas Bazaar and Harvest Supper at Congregational Church
The Guild hosts its annual Harvest Supper combined with a Christmas Bazaar in the church basement on Thursday November 28. Bazaar runs afternoon and evening, supper served at 6 00. Plan to buy Christmas presents here with aprons fancy work canned goods cookies and candies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congregational Church
Clare Pomona Grange Meeting at Greenwood November 27
The Clare Pomona meets Greenwood Grange on Wednesday evening November 27. Installation of officers and a pot luck lunch follow. All fourth degree members are invited. Irma Williams, Pomona Secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clare Pomona
Greenwood Grange
Irma Williams
Pomona
Free Speech Question sparks debate on power and speech
A provocative quip questions if free speech applies equally, noting the speaker’s view that belief in free speech depends on relative strength. The remark hints at tensions between expression and dominance in public discourse.
Tortoises Speed Slim Down but Remain World Champs
In San Diego, the giant tortoises Speed and Big Boy recorded lighter weights at their annual weighing. Speed weighed 499 pounds, seven pounds under his 1939 mark, while Big Boy dropped to 467, twenty pounds less than last year. Mrs. Belle Benchley cites cold weather as the cause for the decline, but says they remain world champions and will regain appetites with warmer days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Diego
Speed
Renault Plant Resumes Charcoal Fueled Car Production
Paris Renault factory resumes civilian output after war shift to charcoal gas powered cars. The plant previously produced tanks and military vehicles and avoided destruction in Paris air raids that hit Citroen.
Walks 60 Miles to Join Canadian Army Collapses
Hamilton Ontario Henry Smith 31 Cooperstown New York collapsed near Hamilton after walking 60 miles to enlist in the Canadian army. He has recovered from exhaustion and hunger and will soon leave hospital. He said his brother serves overseas with the Canadian army.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hamilton, Ont
Henry Smith
Cooperstown
N. Y
Smith
United States
An Explanation on Fat Men and Jolly Nature
A brief quip contrasts fat men with rowing and fighting ability. The exchange suggests humor about body type and temperament without factual details or names.
Service Station Relocated In City North End
Floyd Callihan announces his service station has moved to the Bushe building in the north end on US-27 offering Sunoco gas and oils, welding and auto repairs for old and new customers. Also selling Fifty Christmas greeting cards and envelopes printed with names for $1.00.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Floyd Callihan
Bushe Building
City
Sunoco Gas
German Lad Enlists in Royal Ordnance Corps
An 18 year old German named Ernst Seligman changed his name to Ernest George Sykes and enlisted in the Royal Army Ordnance Corps. He falsified his age as 23 to avoid being placed in the Scots Guards and rose to lance corporal before being charged under the aliens order.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Ernnst Seligman
Ernest George Sykes
Royal Army Ordnance Corps
Scots Guards
Exercise Preferred Warden
The speaker requests a different exercise option referring to ropes skipping and mentions a condemned to die context, signaling a request to change the routine.
Community Meeting Schedules Listed For Town Groups
Local items list upcoming meetings for Clara Rebekah Lodge Farwell Townsend Club Clare Lodge 333 I C C F Hatton Townsend Loomis Townsend Clare Common Council Elm Grove Townsend Grant Townsend Club J E Sparkel Post V F W Zenobia Chapter O E B 8 American Legion Auxiliary Farmers Union Grant Township Clare Masonic Lodge and Clare Townsend Club with dates Mondays Fridays and Thursdays across town venues.
Card of Thanks for Kindness During Illness and Death
Words fail to express our deep appreciation for the many kindnesses shown to our father during his extended illness and to us at the time of his death. Entna Jane Silover, William Spence.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Latter Day Saint
Easler
Harris & Hirt
Adv
John W
Dunlop
Dorothy A. Scrimger
Consumers Power Company
George Piar
W. E. Bowler
Richard Hmerson
E. Bowler
Clare Auto Parts Company
Clare Road Leveler
Harford
Jensen
Bridge and Supply
Standard Oil Company
Jennison Hardware Company
William Blain
Luzerne
Dorothy A. Schaiger
Ars Brice
Clete Eos Cliainnian
Cherie Nicholas
Lissen
Pribe Banks and Trust
Companies of
Michigan
Yade
Makimu Hsura
Yembe
Citizens State Bank
James 8. Bicknell
Clare, Michigan
Federal Reserve System and
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
Clare Pomona Grange
Paris
Claren Sentinel
Royal Ordnance Corps
Clara Rebekah Lodge
Farwell Townsend Club
Clare Lodge No
I.C.C.F
Hatton Townsend Club
Clare Common Council
Loomis Townsend Club
Elm Grove Townsend Club
Grant Townsend Club No. 1
J. E. Sparkel
Zenobia
American Legion Auxiliary
Legion Rooms
Grant Township
Farmers Union
Clare Masonic Lodge
Clare Townsend Club
Ira Richmond
McEwan Street
Entna Jane Silover
Wiliam Spence
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