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Newspaper
Clare Sentinel
Location
Clare, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Nov 23, 1945
Page
11
A baby clinic will be held in the kindergarten room at Farwell School in November 28 from 9 00 a m to 12 30 a m. Babies will be weighed measured and immunized against smallpox and diphtheria if mothers wish at no charge. The Health Department seeks cooperation.
Eastern Standard Time announces mail trains: No. 52 South at 10 42 A M and No 51 North at 2 89 P M No 1 West 8 40 A M No East 3 52 P M Remember Wednesday November 28 Baby Clinic 9 00 to 11 30 A M at the school house I O C F and Rebekah Lodges meet 8 00 PM Friday November 30 Senior Play Where's Grandma at the school auditorium
An institution previously called Surrey High or Surrey Two Agricultural School was renamed to The Farwell Rural Agricultural School. The change was made some time ago and the community is reminded to refer to it by the new name.
Mrs Allie Palmer hosted the Flat Tire Pedro Club on Tuesday November 18. Mrs Allie Henry won first prize, with Mrs Vira Moore second and Mrs Mary Ellen Powers traveler and Mrs Marjory Williams sow placing. Powers and Williams were guest players. The hostess served a very delightful lunch.
Josiah Allen died at his home after months of poor health. Funeral services were held at Miller Funeral Home November 21 at 12 30 p m with burial at Winn. The article then lists numerous local visitors and residents including Gene Suckles Midland and families from Clare Detroit Flint Durand and Mt Pleasant along with hunting season updates and social visits.
Allen Howard of Lake George, born October 27 1928 in Flint Michigan, is featured in School Notes as a top senior. He excels in magazine sales, earning a Curtiss Publishing Company certificate of achievement, with future plans potentially in sales.
Mr. and Mrs. Harold Bander and children of Coleman vacationed with relatives, while Mrs. G Kenneth Horton of Rockford spent the week with her parents. Visitors included W B Stephigon and son Glen at the Clark home, and Percy Durfee of Flint called at the Turfee home. Mrs. Floyd Clark returned from Flint after two weeks with her daughter. The Clark family is noted for multiple generations visiting, including grandmothers Leeta Clark Laura Turner Mary Clark and great grandmother Lucy V. Hains.
Lilah Hickok entertained the Brooks Corners E Y F program committee at her home. Herbert Middleton hosted his niece and husband Robert and Mrs Jellison of Alma from Wednesday to Monday. Charles Hickok and Douglas Rutledge from Lansing visited Elgin Hickok and family. The Middletons hosted a visit to Alma to bring Leslie Mapes and family for the weekend. James Mapes of Ypsilanti visited with Herbert Middleton. Albert Lee and family entertained his brother Clare Hart in the Army. Floyd Oberlin of Mecosta was a guest at the Lee home Thursday and got his buck.
The junior class reports strong carnival concessions this year though ticket intake is unclear due to mixed tickets. Many junior boys have gone hunting, and Mr. Wiggins is noted for a first day achievement. Mrs. Legg, the class advisor, prepares for busy senior events including the class play following a well directed assembly.
A diary style note records Fern Siel returning after a two day absence and mentions a science chapter test on November 16. It lists students with perfect spelling scores including Margorie Doxiader Sadie Denton Laura Gieb Jenette Wilson and others. The writer wishes the boys good luck for hunting season and notes a new work cupboard in the school library.
The list of students earning an A in spelling includes Elen Adams Blanche Clark Donna Cripps Zelma Glen Thelma Penny Patricia Sherman and Donald Wilkin SOR. The class party has been postponed to December 5.
Farwell Town Hall hosts the Church of Christ with Pastor Earl Ewing holding Sunday School at 10:00 a.m. and preaching at 11:00 a.m. Evening service at 8:00 p.m. The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, led by Pastor John Armstrong, offers Sunday School at 10:30 a.m. and Social Service at 11:30 a.m. Women’s Department meets at 2:00 p.m. on the second Wednesday each month at Mrs. Waddington’s home unless noted otherwise.
Brush College residents hosted visitors from Lansing Pontiac and Gladwin for hunting season. Several families vacationed at the Leitner and Newman homes while men hunted. A two year old boy, Little Jimmie Newman, suffered serious burns from spilled hot gravy and was treated at Traverse City Children’s Hospital.
Minister Rev Charles Hahn leads church worship at noon with a 10 45 a m church school for all age groups and a 6 pm youth fellowship. Choir practice happens Monday at 4 pm at the school with Mrs Lamb directing.
Public health ad touts Creomulsion as a remedy for chronic bronchitis and persistent coughs. It claims to soothe inflamed bronchial membranes and promises a money back guarantee if narcotics are avoided.
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