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Newspaper
Clare Sentinel
Location
Clare, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Oct 06, 1939
Page
1
In Clare County, a health program through the Tri-County Health Unit offers vaccinations for diphtheria and smallpox, tuberculin tests, and regular clinics. A county nurse visits homes and schools weekly, with follow up by the nurse and a resident physician monthly, plus periodic dental care.
The Twin Elms women golfers held their annual banquet at Hotel Doherty with a three course dinner. Frances Anderson presided as new officers were elected including HE A Anderson as President and Mrs. Har ry Wehrly as Special Sports Chairman. A telegram from Chas Strange congratulated Mrs. Leo Hampton on her victory and trophy win.
The Clare Chamber of Commerce will open its season Monday October 9 at 6 45 p m in Hotel Doherty. Items include summer activities parking facilities new industries and Distributive Education a State Vocational Education Board representative will discuss possible cooperation to establish an educational unit in Clare Tickets go on sale this week and every merchant and professional in Clare should attend.
Caroline C Butterfield Bouchey born December 19 1856 in Ohio died September 27 1939 at her daughter Mrs Bowers Vernon township at age eighty two nine months and twenty seven days. She married Gilbert Bouchey September 1 1872 in St Andrews church Saginaw and they raised twelve children. Funeral held Saturday at 2 00 pm at daughter’s Vernon home with Rev Tompson and interment beside son Henry in Cherry Grove cemetery.
Three cars and a truck were in an accident at 2 15 o clock Sunday morning when Neil Sowle of this city attempted to pass Mathew McConnell of near Rose bush and collided with him losing control and hitting a truck owned by Robert Shull and a Ford Coupe owned by Robert Anderson living southeast of Clare. all vehicles except Anderson's were damaged. Chief Dunlop investigated. no one was apprehended.
Bright framed pictures arrived at the Gitt and Flower Shop Ady area offering a beautiful option for mantle or large wall spaces.
Joseph Grimason born August 18 1900 at Rotterdam Junction New York died October 2 1939 at his parents home in Clare Michigan after a long illness. He moved to Michigan in 1902 lived on a Vernon township farm then Clare for schooling and graduated Clare High School in 1921. Survived by parents a brother Hiram a sister Mrs Jessie Slater and many relatives. Funeral Wednesday at Thurston Funeral Home with Rev James Rogers and Rev Leah Garcon officiating. Interment Cherry Grove Cemetery.
The Clare County District of the Michigan Educational Association met October 2 at Farwell High School with about fifty teachers. Officers were elected including President Jay Hansen and Vice President Mrs Clarabelle Harper. regional committees and a November meeting in Temple were announced to boost rural attendance. The Flint regional MEA institute clash prompted county schools to close for October 42 and 13 for teachers to attend.
Dean S. T. Dana of the University of Michigan Forestry School along with Doctors Burt and Van Tine and other faculty members toured the Michigan Zoological Society bird sanctuary north of Clare. They observed soil, forest growth, lakes and streams and praised R H Follett and staff for progress in reforestation conservation and propagation.
Friends mourn the West Grant farmer Orin Reynolds who died suddenly at about 11:00 a.m. after completing farm chores and resting at home. Funeral services were held at Thurston Funeral Home at 1:00 p.m. with interment follows.
Louise Katherine Ott Krause died Monday at her sister Mrs Charles Pfetsch home in Watton township after a long illness. Born October 28 1851 in Gundelbach Wirtemberg Germany she died October 2 1939 at age 87 years 11 months and 24 days. She devoted years to teaching children about Christ and visiting the sick before immigrating to America on a furlough. She married Mike Krause in May 1908, who died March 12 1919. Survived by two sisters and two brothers of Clare and many nieces and nephews. Funeral at Dover Tabernacle with Rev Telcer and other pastors officiating. interment in Ott cemetery. Distances noted for attendees from Detroit and Rosebush.
The Ladies Auxiliary of St. Cecilia’s Church announce a bake goods and rummage sale in the Citizens Bank building on October 13 14 at 524 North McEwan the old Kroger store. Proceeds support church activities.
A Clare high school program will host a panel on juvenile delinquency and child welfare in the auditorium on Wednesday October 11 at 8 15 p m. Gladwin Lewis former Michigan Governor District Kiwanis will lead with a growing list of experts from Michigan Children’s Institute Central State Teachers College University of Michigan and state welfare. The event is open to the public without charge and invites both students and adults to attend and participate.
Sixty five pupils from Clare county rural schools performed vocal selections on Hast Lansing college broadcasting station Friday morning September 29. Directed by Miss Mabel Olive Miles with Miss Helen Hether announcing, the program honored local school boards and Art Namoth of Clare who supplied insurance. The event showcased third year music study under Miles with emphasis on rhythm and music appreciation, ending with group songs for all ages.
The Congregational ladies announce an annual Harvest Supper in the church basement on Tuesday evening October 10 from 5 30 until all served. Menu includes roast beef mashed potatoes squash baked beans creamed carrots sliced tomatoes hot rolls pickles jelly pumpkin and apple pie cheese and coffee 50 per plate.
Two Clare educators will participate in the Michigan Education Association regional meeting in Flint October 12 and 13. Supt Kennedy will chair the pupil personnel section, and Miss Helen Hether will report activities as secretary of Region 2. The program includes six division meetings and twenty seven section meetings, with notable speakers and university entertainment. Tours of Fisher Body and Buick plants are planned for teachers.
More than 800 University of Michigan students received degrees at the close of the 1939 Summer Session. Clare area graduates include Rova W. Derby and Altha Kidder both earning Master of Arts, and Russell F. Tyndall of Farwell also earning a Master of Arts.
Church hosts a chicken supper Thursday evening October 12. Plates are priced at 60 cents for adults and 25 cents for children. Proceeds support church programs and community outreach.
About fifty Twin Elms Golf Club members gathered at the clubhouse Thursday September 28 for the annual banquet and the presentation of the 1939 cups and awards. President B A Anderson led the meeting with Rev Albert Dawe giving the invocation, and Tim Cotter spoke on golf and tough courses amid lighthearted banter.
Willard Merrill Prescott, ten year old son of Mr and Mrs Chas Prescott of Arthur township, died instantly when he slipped under a truck on M 61 four miles east of US 27. Driver Garfield Bailey was not to blame. Funeral services set for Friday at 2 pm in Arthur town hall with Rev. Chas Kleinhardt officiating.
Dr. B OV Thiehoff, Tri-County Health Director, visits Clare County on Thursday October 12. Clinics at Harrison School at 9 30 a m and Lake George Town Hall at 1 p m offer complete physicals vaccines for smallpox and diphtheria prevention. Parents with preschool children urged to bring them for service.
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