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Newspaper
Clare Sentinel
Location
Clare, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Oct 06, 1950
Page
4
State Police report August 1950 set records with 150 fatalities and 4 549 injuries across 49 308 accidents. Eight month totals reach 953 killed 27 948 injured and 96 915 accidents. Trend shows rising deaths injuries and accidents from 1949.
John Q. Look Lodge No. 404 and officers welcomed Grand Lodge Lodge No. 179's second degree team to the Masonic Temple. Worshipful Master Laurence Seiter led refreshments and invocation before the degree was presented in long form. Attending from Grand Ledge were Harold W. Noecker, Floyd Mecritt, Bruce Taylor, and four Past Masters. Howard Everts guided arrangements. Joan Q. Look Lodge invited to present the third degree in long form.
The Eighth District Funeral Directors gathered at Stephenson Funeral Home on Thursday September 28 for a dinner hosted by Mr and Mrs Carl Stephenson of Clare and Mr and Mrs Frank Coker of Farwell. Twenty nine members and guests attended before a film on cheese by Ervin Kurtz of the Clare Kratt Foods plant.
Mr and Mrs Stuart Bicknell attended the American Bankers Association annual convention in New York City. They joined prominent finance and industrial leaders including M S Saymack, Preston prin, Rathbone, Whitney, Wiggins, Hanes and Nadler. The couple enjoyed the Grand Ball at the Waldorf Astoria and several tours, a TV show appearance, a city flight, and musical features arranged for visitors.
Michigan Consolidated Gas Company officials led by Mt. Pleasant district manager John Rodenbeck announced completion of a main feeder upgrade in the Clare area. The work aims to ensure adequate gas supply for peak winter demand as heating customers rose from 472 in August 1949 to 662 by May 1950. Increased mains, regulator tie-ins, and cooperative city officials accelerated the project ahead of peak day needs.
Comprehensive improvements to the Dunlop Block include a reconfigured space for a bar and offices, a larger walk in cooler, new flooring and acoustics, office relocation, and expanded dining room capacity. The project preserves John W. Dunlop’s horse motif with photos and updated decor.
A missionary meeting at Eagle Church will feature a program by Now Haver Center Church members. A fellowship dinner will be served after the program, with attendance encouraged.
Doris Miller of Beaverton pulled from the shoulder into a wet roadway causing the 1947 International tractor owned by Jokhaon Oil Co. of Mt. Pleasant to jackknife and strike the Miller car. Damages set at 50 dollars. Miller cited for failure to yield right of way and no operator's license. Roy H. Brown of Shepherd cited for expired chauffeur license. Clinton Grandson arrested for reckless driving with no Michigan license. Bar-B-Q local figure arraigned, pleaded guilty and fined 80 dollars. Robert Perty paid a 207 dollar fine after pleading guilty to a misdemeanor in Municipal Court.
Glenn F Sanford Chapter election names William Brewer as Master Councillor Hollis Haggart Senior Councillor and Robert Seiter Junior Councillor for six months Public installation set for Monday at 8:00 pm Clare Masonic Temple Installing Officers include Earl Beatty Laurence Seiter Fred Sexton James Gillespie Rev L J Nevins and Judge Donald H Holbrook The public is invited to attend
Clare Baptist church announces October programs including rally day for Sunday School with junior recitations. The annual church meeting is set for Tuesday at 8:00 pm to elect officers. World Day of Prayer is Oct 15 with special services. From Monday 8:00 pm a World Wide Missionary Conference runs nightly except Wednesday with five visiting missionaries.
The Sentinel reports that amendments to the Gorisation including the controversial gleomargarine referendum will be submitted to voters at the General Election in November. Readers may know the text as it will be published in The Sentinel in the weeks leading up to the election.
Rally Day October 1st proved a success beyond expectation with well over a hundred in attendance. The program featured organist Mrs. Noble C. Davis, Rev. Noble C. Davis delivering the welcome, a doxology, invocation, hymn Onward Christian Soldiers, certificates by the superintendent, and a note of welcome to newcomers including Rosebush families.
Obituary notice for Edgar C Van Sickle n, memorial service at Clare Church of God led by Rev Nobel C Davis. Interment Cherry Grove Cemetery. Arrangements by Stephenson Funeral Home. Distanced greetings from Bruce Smith Otisville and others. Poem by Cora Lou Wilson notes heaven and eternal rest.
Michigan United Conservation Clubs directors Henry Doll and Henry Kingsel attended a board meeting in Sebewaing from September 30 to October 1 and a district MUCC meeting in Marion on Friday evening September 29.
Roy Wilson township clerk announces registration review for the general election on November 7 1950 at Vernon Town Hall October 18 from 8 AM to 8 PM to register qualified electors of Vernon Township Isabella County Michigan.
Bert McLaughlin expresses appreciation to Dr Hammerberg and Mt Pleasant Community Hospital staff for splendid care during his recent stay. He also thanks friends for flowers fruit and cards sent during his hospitalization.
The Sentinel corrects a previous article to state that Alger Smock exhibited one steer three hogs and three sheep at the FFA Fat Stock Show in St. Johns.
David Teale and Family and The Marlin Families thank friends and neighbors for acts of kindness and for the floral tributes during the death of their beloved wife and mother.
Notice states registration for qualified voters will occur at Grant town hall on Wednesday October 18 from 8:00 a.m. to 6:06 p.m. It marks the last day to register. S. A. Dawson, clerk.
The annual Missionary Convention will be held at Loomis Church October 11 to 16 with nightly services at 8:00 except Saturday. Speakers include Mrs. Elsie Banman of Colombia, Rev. Charles Glum of Ecuador with pictures of Cayapa Indians, Rev. David Rupp Jr. of Sierra Leone, and Rev. Earl Leonard of Smantas, Ohio.
The bake sale sponsored by Arthur Center church scheduled for October 7 at Clare Furniture Store is postponed due to a death in a family.
Tom Abbott expresses gratitude to all who sent cards gifts flowers or called to visit while in the hospital for a pleasant stay and recovery.
A rummage sale will be held at the Tucker Store on West 4th Street Clare Saturday October 14 sponsored by the Colonville church.
The Rebekah assembly hosts a white elephant sale October 27 and 28 at the Hall. Donations are requested as soon as possible to support the charitable event.
Army surplus and furniture auction set for Saturday October 7 at 4 30 pm in Midland Michigan. Leo Small invites all to a complete closeout with everything must go at 220 8 Saginaw Road.
Federal tracks organization assigns De Ree and Rob’s Hales & Servicg to handle 20 Metra routes. Clare coordinates operations. The note outlines tough job assignments and indicates a focus on railway service efficiency.
We thank those who helped during our husband and father’s long illness. Gratitude to friends neighbors Clare Church of God Balsley Sunday School Farwell Methodist Church for the flowers Dr Wood and Mt. Pleasant Hospital nurses Rev Mary House Rev Davis Barryton trio pall bearers Rev Coker for services. Mrs Melvin Smith and children.
The general election ship of Wise County Isabella will be held at Wise Township Hall on the Wednesday before the selection from PM onward. Maynard Cole serves as Township Clerk.
The Charles Davis family expresses gratitude for kindness shown during the illness and death of their husband and father. They acknowledge Rev Sundbun for comforting words, the Burgers, pallbearers, and Thurston Funeral Home for support.
Center Methodist Church hosts a country style chicken supper three miles west of Rosebush on Thursday evening October 12. Servings available at 5 6 and 7 P.M with ticket reservations by calling 53 F5 or 63 F3 Rosebush.
The Lake Roller Rink on US 10 six miles west of Farwell offers Sunday sessions from 2 to 5 PM and 7 to 11 PM. Friday night runs 7:30 to 11 PM and Saturday hours 8 to midnight. Tuesday party night begins at 9 PM.
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