Pioneer Clare County Minister Passes Away
The Rev. Dr. Alexander Watt Johnstone died at eighty one in Bradenton Florida with wife and son nearby. Services were at Cadillac First Presbyterian Church Michigan with interment at Maple Hill Cemetery. He served Cadillac thirty six years and lived as Pastor Emeritus after 1931. He was born in Belfast Ireland in 1866 and educated in England. He is survived by a wife, son, daughter and three grandchildren.
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Alexander Watt Johnstone
Bradenton
First Presbyterian Church of
Cadillac
Mich
Maple Hill Cemetery
John Menoch
Presbyterian Church of
B. P. Linnell
Petoskey Presbyterian Church
Loren Brubaker
Harbor Springs Presbyterian Church
Sheldon Hastings
East Jordan Presbyterian Church
Cadillac and
Harrison
Glenn Titus
Johnstone
Cora Wilson Johnstone
William Harcourt Johnstone
Bethlehem
Penna
Gertrude Johnstone Meyer
Grosse Pointe Farms
Marilyn, Richards
Cherylann Meyer
Mary Herron
Martha Johnstone
Belfast
Carrickfergus
Ireland
Treland
Queen’s College
London
England
Synod of the Presbyterian Church of England
Christ
Canterbury
Gale College
Alma College
United States
Lansing
W. H. Wilson
W. H
F. A. Wilson
Clare County
Mr. Wilson
Dr. Johnstone
Congregational Church
Fla
Community Presbyterian Church
Englewood
Northern
Michigan
Tenth District Legion Meeting at Standish October 5
The Tenth District American Legion and Auxiliary meet in Standish on Sunday October 5 at 4 30 p m. Men gather in the high school gymnasium while the women meet in the courthouse Dinner follows at 6 00 p m in St Johns Church basement Posts and units are urged to send delegates to this important meeting.
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American Legion and Auxiliary
Standish
Court House
St. John’s Church
Rummage Sale At Congregational Church
A rummage sale is scheduled at the Congregational Church on October 9 20 and 11 with proceeds to benefit church programs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congregational Church
How New Community Property Law Will Operate In Michigan
A Michigan guide explains community property as a 50-50 partnership of husband and wife with property held in various names. The wife or husband may manage the portion in their name, but all actions must benefit the partnership and require joint consent for gifts transfers or long leases. The couple may deal with each other to convert property to separate property and can revoke later.
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Michigan
Dead at Midland home John J Gordon
John J Gordon son of Roy Gordon of Clare and Mrs Gordon was found dead at his Midland home 3202 Dartmouth Drive. He was born January 24 1911 in Clare Michigan and died September 27 1947 in Midland at age 36 years 8 months 3 days. He left a wife Florence and numerous relatives. Funeral services were held at Wilson Funeral Home Midland with Dr E H Wilcox officiating and burial at Cherry Grove cemetery.
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John J. Gordon
Roy Gordon
Cornwell Ranch
Dartmouth Drive
Midland
Clare
Michigan
Sanford
Gordon
Florence
Robert Gordon
Lee Gordon
Raymond Reed
Lansing
Robert Fisher
Houghton Lake
Charles Hendricks
Daytona Beach
Fla
James Murphy
Byron Gordon
Thelma
Peggy Gordon
Catherine Hartman
Wilson Funeral Home
E. H. Wilcox
Cherry Grove Cemetery
Rally Day Plan at Clare Baptist Sunday School
Plan for Rally Day at Clare Baptist Church invites all to attend the Sunday program presented by the Sunday School pupils. Rev. Frank Brower to preach both services with a 10 30 morning and 7 45 evening schedule.
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Clare Baptist Sunday School
Christ
Frank Brower
Carolyn Shields
Brenda Trietch
Hdl, Schlafley Jr
Clare Study Club Meeting Postponed to October 14
The Clare Study Club session in Midland originally set for next Tuesday and the regular meeting for Wednesday have been postponed. The new date is October 14 and the group will meet at Mrs. Jas. McKay's home.
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Midland
Clare Study Club
Mra
Baptist Church Names Sunday School Officers
At a recent church meeting Edward Schlafley Jr was elected Sunday School superintendent with Mary Gilmore as assistant. Lynn Archbold is secretary Eleanor Schlafley treasurer and pianists Yvonne Spence and Mary Ruth Roh. The church plans a banner year ahead.
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Yvonne Spence
Glenna Mae White
Mary Ruth Broh
Donna Barber
Clark Kinsey
Robbie Redman
Rose Siel
Ivalee Foss
Charles Ruby
Pastor Redman
Baptist Church
The
Edward Schlafley, Jr
Mary Gilmore
Lynn Archbold
Eleanor Schlafley
Mary Ruthroh
Church School
Rosebush Voters Back School District Consolidation
In a special election on September 29, voters from Isabella townships 1 2 3 4 6 and Vernon No. 3 approved consolidation 181 to 59. Supporters say the unity will boost a modern school system and community spirit. a five member school board will be elected in October.
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Isabella
Vernon Township
America
Rosebush
Camp Rotary director thanks Clare for summer support
Clifford A. Klapp Assistant Scout Executive and Director of Camp Rotary expresses gratitude for Clare's assistance during the past summer. He thanks the City, news coverage, merchants, and service clubs for cooperation in running the camp and promises to strive for continued friendly relations and future visits by Boy Scouts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clifford A. Klapp
Camp
Rotary
Clare
Glaré
Clare 40 Standish 9 under lights at Clare stadium
Clare football overwhelmed Standish 40 to 9 at Clare stadium. Standish managed only seven net yards on twelve plays while Clare racked up 359 yards with multiple touchdowns in the third quarter. A Reed City test looms tonight under the lights at Clare’s home field.
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Clare
Standish
Campbell
Borle
Hahn
Coveart
Clare High School
Reed City
National Employ the Physically Handicapped Week urged
Five hundred eager persons seek work through this area during the National Employ the Physically Handicapped Week October 5 to 11. Michigan State Employment Service and the Office of Vocational Rehabilitation offer referral and training to place handicapped individuals, open to the general public, not limited to veterans. Contact District Vocational Rehabilitation in Saginaw or the local MS Employment Service.
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Michigan State Employment Service
Office of Vocational Rehabilitation
Saginaw
Vocational Rehabilitation Department
Organ Dedication at Clare Lutheran Church Sunday Afternoon
The St Johns Ev Lutheran Congregation of Clare will dedicate its new CV Hammond organ in a Sunday service starting at 2:00 PM on October 5. Rev G Leyrer of St Louis Michigan will deliver the dedication sermon. L E B Stolper of Holy Cross Saginaw will play the organ during the service and give a recital afterward. All members and friends are invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. John's Ev
Reckless Flyer at Clare Airport Draws City Police Attention
A visiting pilot at Clare Airport allegedly performed risky maneuvers after takeoff causing near misses with homes and prompting the police chief to urge responsible aviation. The flyer claimed proper height, while witnesses disputed it as an Aeronautical Administration rule issue. Chief Covell supported aviation growth but warned against stunts over the city.
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Clare
Walt Foell
Chas. Covell
Aeronautical Administration
Covell
Rheumatic Fever Discussed Here By Dr Osterlin
Dr Mark Osterlin of Traverse City spoke to the Rotary Club on Rheumatic Fever in Children highlighting high death rates linked to prior childhood heart damage. He urged public education and early symptom awareness to reduce long term heart damage from childhood infections.
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Mark Osterlin
Traverse City
Rotary Club
Osterlin
Rotary
Michigan
Giant Super Market to Open Here October 10
L A Walton president of Giant Super Markets announced a new Clare store across from the city park on West Fourth Street will open at 9:00 a m Friday October 10. Al Raymond will manage the store and locals will be hired. The Clare store is the eighth Giant in Central Michigan with locations in Mt Pleasant St Louis Breckenridge Midland Big Rapids and Alma. The shop features self service in most departments and refrigerated displays with a large free parking lot. A complete line of nationally advertised foods will be offered at low prices daily and opening specials appear in next week's Sentinel.
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L. A. Walton
Giant Super Markets
Mt. Pleasant
Clare City Park
West Fourth Street
al Raymond
Dover
Clare
Michigan
St. Louis
Breckenridge
Midland
Big Rapids
Alma
Sentinel
Henrietta Pheasant Warns Hunters On Sportsmanship
Henrietta Pheasant voices a warning to Michigan United Conservation Clubs readers about humane hunting practices. She warns pheasant shooters to avoid harming her offspring and urges respect for the sport. The note closes with an announcement of the first National Bear Hound Trials planned by the Cadillac Sportsmens Club for November 6th and 8th at Cadillac.
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Henrietta
Cadillac
Cadillac Sportsmens Club
Bake Sale At Jack's Variety Store
Farwell Theta Rho Girls sponsor a bake sale on Saturday, October 4, at Jack's Variety Store in Farwell. Proceeds support local activities and community programs.
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Jack's
Farwell
Farwell Theta Rho Girls
Exonoration of James A. Lewis by State Police
James A. Lewis of Farwell was released without hearing after being held on suspicion of grand larceny in Sault Ste. Marie. His brother in law Kenneth Todd confirmed that charges were withdrawn for lack of evidence. Police reported illness in his family prompted his departure and his mother’s death earlier in September.
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James A. Lewis
Farwell
Sault, Ste. Marie
Lewis
Kenneth Todd
Rockford
Illinois
St. Ignace
Todd
Jennie Lewis
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A. W. Johnstone
Dist. Legion
John J. Gorden
Plan Rally Day Baptist Church
Pioneers
Lutheran Church
Dr. Osterlin
Michigan United Conservation Clubs
Henrietta Pheasant
Plymouth Rocks
Rhode Island
Bake Sale
Calvin Sager
Paul Pelton
Coleman
Jones & Ulrich Standard
Pelton
Justice of the
Sam Wilkinson
Doe
Leon Herman
Wise Township
Isabella County
Herman
Ollie EB. Irvin
R.W. Ryan
Sager
Justice of Peace
Wm. B. Dunlop
Clarence B. Chamberlain
R-2
Justice Dunlop
Donald James Wilson
Detroit
Fourth and McEwan Sts
Emery F. Beech
Fifth St
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