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Newspaper
Clare Sentinel
Location
Clare, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Oct 07, 1949
Page
4
Chief Chas Covell of the State Safety Commission warns that teen and young adult drivers 15 to 24 years old account for a disproportionate share of motor vehicle deaths. He urges parental responsibility and mature judgment, noting 7,000 deaths annually among teens and pressure on insurance rates.
Car owners are urged to try a budget plan for the amotor and transmission with a potential down payment option. The notice mentions Gan Mcdonald and Zou Priendly as third dealers offering terms.
Houghton Walgreen Drug Store in Clare runs a four day promotion offering 1 cent sale items. Owner Murl Houghton says customers can add two of any hundreds of items for one cent with an extra penny. He promises substantial value as a payroll stretch bargain across the nation.
Twenty three residents organized a Clare county shuffleboard league at Lindy Lake Tavern. Officers named include Clint Cook treasurer and Mrs Ralph Bellows secretary. Ten sponsors aim to field two teams of ten players. Games start October 18 with weekly Tuesday 8 pm matches at multiple local taverns.
The Clare County Table Top Licen group elected officers for the coming year at a Tuesday dinner at the Bi bow Lake Tavern. Chas. W. Hart of Clare was named President and Phil Weaver Secretary Treasurer. Other committee members named included Holmes Lak a George Gene Straub Mbow Lake and Onmar Anestin Harrison Committeemen.
Lewellyn White Bradway, born near Carman Illinois November 5 1887, died September 29 1949 at his Rosebush Michigan home after a three week illness. He served in the Navy 1908 1912 and later worked at Ferro Stamping. Survived by wife Rosetta Range Bradway son Philip daughter Ruth Emma Hinkle five grandchildren and relatives in Iowa and Illinois. Funeral services were held at the Rosebush home October 1 and Carman Illinois October 2 with burial in Carman Cemetery.
Fifty Clare school boys of the Safety Patrol dined with Rotarians at Hotel Doherty for a regular Rotary meeting. A traffic safety film was shown courtesy of school superintendent Austin Bates, with a talk by State Police officer Swindle from Mt Pleasant. Patrol Captain Pete Brown led thanks to the club.
Apple stamps scheduled at the home of Mrs. Joe McLaughlin at 109 Maple Street Clare. This notice records the distribution event and lists the host residence for attendees.
Reed City defeats Clare at the Clare school athletic field as Brinkerhoff punts set up a 66 yard opening drive with Mitchell and Nelson scoring. Nelson also runs in for a TD after a pass from Mitchell. Reed City edges Clare 207 to 599 yards as Bellows and Musser shine.
The Big Rapids District Fall Conference of the Methodist Churches met at First Methodist Church with District Superintendent Rev. Clark Phillips presiding. The theme was The Advance For Christ and His Church. Speakers included Rev. L. J. Nevins of Clare on Human and Spiritual Values of Missions and Rev. Phillip Carpenter among others.
Mrs Hattie Vanderheide died October 4 at her daughter Anne Kroes home in Grand Rapids. Funeral services were set for 1 30 PM at Lake City Methodist Church. Interment in Vernon Township Cemetery to follow later. She was daughter of Vernon township pioneers William and Sarah Philp. Obituary to be published next week.
Avery Ferguson, 73, longtime Isabella county resident, died Friday afternoon at his home near Horr Sherman township after an extended illness. He leaves a wife and five children. Funeral services were held at Forest Hill Church near Horr at 2:00 PM Monday with Rev. Mary J. House officiating and burial in Forest Hill Cemetery. Get your McCormick-Desring binder twine at Geo Lehr's Clare.
John Vukin, Kroger store manager since January 1948, has been promoted to assistant grocery merchandiser at the Grand Rapids branch and starts his duties there Monday. The Vukins will move to Grand Rapids with their two children. Theron Luft will succeed Vukin as manager of the local store and plans to move to Clare with his family after arrangements.
Corporal Fred O'Donnell of the Mt. Pleasant post finished second in the Michigan State Police pistol shoot held in Jackson last week. He scored over 390 of 400, with the championship going to an Upper Peninsula officer. Sergeant Ray Sweet called O'Donnell a near certainty for state team selection. Leonard also ranked among the best at the event.
Revival services are in progress at Loomis Missionary Church with Rev. Glenn McHatton from Indianapolis as evangelist. He is described as a forceful speaker chalk artist and musician. Opening service saw souls find God at an altar of prayer. Evening services at 7:45 with a 7:15 prayer meeting. meetings continue through October 16.
Empty burlap bags offered at Witbeck's Super Market in Clare for ten for 49 cents available as a basic supply item.
Local business Rob's Sales and Service in Clare announces sales of NESOTO and Plymouth items at 2711 address. The notice highlights new product lines and service offerings.
Revival meetings at the Brown Corners United Brethren Church draw a good attendance and spirits. Music and singing uplift the spirit as Rev. B L Blem urges attendance to experience gracious blessing.
We thank friends and neighbors for acts of kindness during the illness and death of our husband and father. We also thank the singers, the minister and all who helped with the services. Mrs. J. C. Haines and Children.
A mother recounts her son’s death on October 8 ten years ago. She writes that the world feels like a clock God forgot to wind, calling readers to remember his life and the impact he had.
Peter A. Oman thanks friends neighbors and relatives for inquiries cards flowers and gifts received during his hospital stay for surgery expressing sincere appreciation for the support and kindness.
Piano tuner and repairman will be in this locality soon to take appointments. Send a card for scheduling. R. 0. Winters, 9280 Yellowstone, Detroit 4, Mich. 5213.
The annual Christmas Fair features handmade gifts baked goods and candy plus a hot lunch at the Congregational Church on December 3. Proceeds support church activities and community programs.
Royal Akins, local piano technician, advertises tuning services for US-10 area. Clare provides contact at phone 786 and promises service at all times.
The Theta Rho Girls of Farwell announce a dance Saturday night October 8 inviting all ages. The program will feature modern and square dancing with music timed for an eight thirty start.
The Colonville community and Baptist Kings Daughters are thanked for meals and help at the church. Rev. Warl Redman Rev. Henderich provide comforting words. Musicians pall bearers and flower girls are noted. Grateful wishes go to doctors nurses at War Memorial Hospital Sault Ste. Marie and all who eased the burden. Stephen Judy and Walter Warner Mr Dale Davis and Family Henry Warner Sr and Family.
Public auction to be held at the premises four miles east of Clare on old US-10 and one mile north on Tuesday October 18. Items include livestock farm equipment hay grain household goods and more. Henry Warner Jr administrator auctioneers Andy Courser and Son. Citizens State Bank clerk. See list in next week’s Sentinel.
The city library announces the opening of the Children’s Hour on Saturday October 15. Details on hour and age group will appear in next week’s Sentinel. Librarian Mrs. F. Be Hochstatier oversees the program.
We have buyers for wild land for cash. Anyone with property for sale should contact James A. D'Arcy, Realtor in Harrison, Michigan. Office in Harrison. Phone 2671.
Mrs. Othe Danslow thanks friends and neighbors for cards and letters received during hospital stay and at home expressing sincere gratitude for support.
Local ad copy urges readers to call Wadé Cradit in Clare at 226-3 for more net dollars from their livestock sales. The fragment emphasizes contact information and a promotional goal.
Special Friday offering features fish and chips at Schaefer's Dairy Bar. The weekly event highlights classic seaside style fare in a dairy bar setting, drawing patrons for a familiar Friday treat.
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