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Newspaper
Clare Sentinel
Location
Clare, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Oct 01, 1954
Page
4
Construction began on the Lake Baptist Church Monday September 27 with plans to add a proper top to the present structure. The cornerstone laying is scheduled for Sunday October 3 at 2 30 pm. The pastor and wife Kenneth Mack and many local families contributed to the project and invite all to attend.
The 214 year old vane from Boston’s Old North Church steeple may tour nationwide to raise 150000 dollars for repairs after Hurricane Carol damaged the structure. The vane is linked to Paul Revere’s 1776 lantern signal.
Sunday dinner guests include Mrs Glen Bay and Mrs Elnora Honderich. Ann Arbor visitors Mr and Mrs Donald Dunlop and Mrs Glen Lower join family events. Community program on China praised after a fine film and free will offering. Birth announcement: Edward Magnus Jr. born at Community Hospital weighing nine pounds. Visitors Florence Palmer of Cloverdale and Belle Deller noted. Several residents hosted by Carman Newman and family. church and funeral attendance referenced.
Local auto shop offering tires tubes batteries and accessories under the Bob Sales & Service banner. Phone 842 services De Soto and Plymouth.
The crowd at 9136 US-27 North attends worship service at 10 30 a m led by Pastor Robert Vyss. The church lists a Bible class for all ages and marks the end of the glare period in an a.m. service notice.
A Bible commentary argues that juvenile delinquency stems from poor home life but stresses outside influences and a general decline in conduct. It notes that many blame parents yet external secularism and low morality harm youth despite efforts of religious institutions.
Mrs Sam Gaskill and family traveled to Paris to see a fish hatchery. Clare visitors included Mr and Mrs Frank Davis. Ronald UpChurch traveled to Illinois to see a ill relative. Alvin Pence Maggie Hale and Marion guests visited Grand Rapids. William Cutter and son discussed Mrs Cutter’s poor health. Peter Cook and family hosted in Lansing. Judy Upchurch stayed with Frank and Davis family. Bert Landers visited Fred Jones family. A market test notes an economy minded shower valve with 60 second rinse shutoff.
Local church reports Friday evening missionary work and business meeting at the Murray home. Numerous Sunday visitors and social calls are noted, including Sterling, Farwell, Flint, Alma, Clare, and Owosso connections with the Herro n McDonel and related families.
Harold Skinner sold his Brinton house to John Faber of Weidman. Ray Phenix of Lake is building a new home for Skinner. Kenneth, son of the Phenix family, returns to Army camp after 30 days furlough. Several local families visited each other and attended a dam dedication planned for Winchester.
Sixty three attended the Clare Ysabella officer club meeting at Greenwood Grange hall. Greenoo won the banner by one point. Slides on Grange work were shown by Mrs. Fporty Richards and travel slides by Mr. and Mrs. Wilson Rinehart. Our October meeting will be at Delwin Grange with no date set. Numerous local residents attended various gatherings and visits across the area.
Clare residents Mr. and Mrs. Fred Ervin hosted in Clare. A parade of relatives from Saginaw Soo Coleman Harrison and other towns visited, including Mr. and Mrs. George Dixon Mrs. Bel le and others. El and Elsie Methner travelled to Mankato, while several couples attended gatherings at Mt Pleasant and Earl Henderson’s birthday celebration.
Mrs. Albert Getchell Mrs. Ronald Smith and Mrs. Ed Methner were chosen by the 4 H Council to attend the Leaders Training at Bostwick Lake. The fall Achievement Day will be at Mt Pleasant High School October 18 with Dean Allen International Farm Youth Exchange Delegate to Germany sharing trip impressions. Club reports for summer work are due in the office by October 8.
The Colonsville Farm Bureau met with 12 members present on September 21. Vice President Robert Clure led the session, with Mary Davis giving the prayer and the group electing officers including Chairman Robert Clute and Secretary Mary Davis.
Mrs. Mable Newman hosted a party Saturday for Joy Newman's seventh birthday with games and prizes. Several families and neighbors were noted as visitors and attendees in related social mentions from the week.
The column records births, family visits, social events, and minor happenings around Gilmore Grange. Notable items include the birth of Jo Dee Ann Laverty on September 21 to Mr. and Mrs. Laverty, with grandparents Paul and Lucile Brown. numerous home visits and callers at the Keith Scott home. a trap shoot in Clare. and local residents sharing news of weddings, illnesses, and a new washing machine.
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