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Newspaper

Clare Sentinel

Location

Clare, Michigan, United States of America

Date

Oct 11, 1940

Page

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Four Proposals to Appear on Michigan Ballot This Fall

Secretary of State Harry F. Kelly announces the final wording and order of four proposals on the November 5 general election ballot. Proposals include a school district bond limit raise, a new state civil service system, Motor Carrier Act referendum, and a dental advertising act, with full text to be printed on the ballot.

Harry F. Kelly Kelly Michigan Public Service Commission D.S.A Detroit

Vernon Township Willkie Club Holds Interesting Meet

A well attended Vernon township Willkie for President Club meeting at the town hall featured speeches by Howard Atha of Mt Pleasant Gordon Oil Corporation and Palmer Landon on campaign work and state legislature. Local residents performed solos and duets as the group urged voter registration and participation for the November election.

Willkie Vernon Township Town Hall Raenooker Mt. Pleasant Albert Schug Howard Atha Gordon Oil Corporation W. Phillips Betty Wardrope Isabella County Republican Committee Scott Palmer Landon Lionel Duncan Harry Schug Shively W. Horn Lynch Hooker James Walsh George Kniffen Dearfield Township Schug

Democratic State Candidates Speak at City Hall

Democratic candidates for auditor general and state treasurer spoke at City Hall Wednesday evening. They urged passage of a unified revenue department bill to consolidate tax collection and save millions, while highlighting benefits to the aged, disabled, and deficit reduction. Judge Philip Elliott of Flint was to speak but could not attend.

Michigan James D. Dotsch Theodore I Phil” Frey City Hall Revenue Department Dotsech Senate Fry Philip Elliott Flint State Supreme Court Biott Elliott

Eddie Bowler Flies to Visit Kin Then Takes Family Air Ride

Eddie Bowler flew from Durand to Clare on Sunday and gave his parents an airplane ride over the city and Twin Elms Golf Course. He then took his brother and wife and Mannie Sutton on a first flight with thrills.

William Bowler Lucetta Durand Ellis Bowler Detroit Thomas King Edward Bowler Eddie Clare Twin Elms Theodore Bowler Mannie Sutton Mannie

Harvest Supper Plans Underway At Clare High

Clare High School announces preparations for the annual Harvest Supper with committees led by Supt TE D Kennedy as General Chairman. Advertising includes Pfs ter Koch Perry Hampton and Ford. Food with Conklin Wiggins Lear Atlen Creguer Mc Knight Sutton. Decorating by Low ery and Art classes. Entertainment by Rawley Hansen and others. Further notice to appear in The Sentinel.

Rally Day Observed by Church of God Sunday School

Rally Day was observed in the Church of God Sunday School with Rev. Harry Cleveland delivering a brief sermonette. Consecration and installation followed for new teachers and officers as Mrs. Vera Peterson passed leadership to Mrs. Adeline Cleveland and a program of recitations songs and the playlet Prospects was presented.

Church of God Harry Cleveland Vera Peterson Adeline Cleveland

Bitcher Cattle Wanted for Yourg Feighner Meat Market

Local market seeks cattle supply as buyers advertise for live stock and meat procurement. Community traders note availability and pricing at the Str street facility, inviting cattle owners to inquire about sales terms.

Bitcher Cattle Yourg & Feighner Meat Market Str

Roland Mussell Receives 30 Day Jail Sentence

Roland Mussell, brought before Justice Fred W. Hudson on a fourth offence, was bound over to Circuit Court and sentenced by Circuit Judge Ray Hart to thirty days in the county jail with ninety days probation. He has spent much of his time in a TB sanatorium in Lansing and was arrested again for drunk and disorderly conduct, jailed at Harrison over the weekend.

Roland Mussell Fred W. Hudson Ray Hart Lansing Mussell John Hanley Harrison Hudson Orland J. Pelkey Mt. Pleasant Pelkey Kyle McKinnon Donald E. Holbrook Clare

Harry L Cleveland Ordained at Flint Church Meeting

Mr and Mrs Harry L Cleveland attended the Church of God Michigan Ministerial Association meeting in Flint last week where he was ordained to the ministry on Wednesday evening October 2. The ordaining ministers were Dr F G Smith Rev W T Seaton Rev A T Schroeder and Rev Edgar M Powell. Cleveland has led the Clare Church of God for three years and friends extend best wishes for his success.

Harry L. Cleveland Church of God Michigan Ministerial Association Flint Cleveland F. G. Smith Akron Ohio W.T. Seaton A. T. Schroeder Battle Creek Edgar M. Powell Midland Michigan Clare Church of God

Clare Chamber of Commerce Meeting Wednesday

The Clare Chamber of Commerce will hold its first autumn gathering at the Clara Chamber of Commerce in the Hotel Doherty on Wednesday evening October 16. Dinner is served at 6 45. C A Montgomery Michigan Retail Institute field secretary will speak on a topic of mutual business interest. Plans will be made for the coming pall and winter season, and every member and interested business or professional man in Clare is urged to attend.

Clara Chamber of Commerce Doherty C. A. Montgommery Michigan Retail Institute Clare

Clare teachers play important part in M E A meeting

Clare teachers participate in the Michigan Education Association Region Two Conference in Flint October 10 and 11. About 5 000 teachers attend as schools in the region close for the convention. Supt B D Kennedy of Clare serves as second vice chairman and speaks on N Y A in Smaller Schools.

Clare Michigan Education Association Flint B. D. Kennedy N.Y.A Paul Lowrey Bernice Woodward Clare Public Schools I.M.A Flint Teachers Club Elyse Joy Channing Pollock Wake Up America

Local people escape serious injury in fog collision

Three locals escaped serious injuries after a fog shrouded crash near Rose bush. Jay Green drove a Chevrolet with Mrs. Green and Mrs. John Stoll. rear ended by an approaching car and truck, all occupants shaken but unharmed. The Green auto damaged. investigation by Sheriff Amble noted.

Jay Green Rosebush Jay Green John Stoll Roosevelt Mt. Pleasant

Community Rally at Clare City Hall Saturday Night

A free moving pictures event will be shown at Clare City Hall Saturday evening October 12 at 7 30. Features include music drama and entertainment with reels addressing Defense for America The Farmer and Uncle Sam and The President Speaks. No admission. contributions or collections taken.

Clare City Hall Free Sound Moving Pictures America Sam

Sentinel's Sixty-Three Years in Clare Michigan

In spring 1878 a pioneer editor founded the Clare County Press and moved to McEwan Street. The Clare Sentinel marks sixty three volumes continuing the Freedom of the Press tradition and honoring early editors and the community it serves.

Clare County Press Nichols House McEwan Street Virgin Forest Michigan the Sentinel

Methodist Rally Day Observed by Sunday School

The Methodist Sunday School observed Rally Day after the Morning Service with officers and teachers installed. Children marched in, a Welcome recitation by Jimmy Rogers opened the program, and Nursery Class sang. Prizes for attendance were awarded to top students, and gifts were given to faithful teachers.

Methodist Sunday School Jimmy Rogers Jesus Sally Gillespie America Donna Mussell Margaret Rose Gillespie Betty June Rogers Buddy Falconer Kenneth Smith Rev. Maxwell

Willkie Clubs Growing Apace In Community

New Yorkers arrive as volunteers push for Republicans to regain support this year. Chairmen named for Grant township, Arthur township, Sheridan two, and Hatton two. New Clare workers listed. Women will compile goodwill voter lists. Mable Mulder chairs as men fund county efforts.

Grant Township Treva Sparkle Arthur Township Robert Garter Sheridan George Bates Hatton Neal Abbott Clare John Nelson Kyle MacKinnon Oise Derby Alex McKinnon Alina Audrus Willkie Mable Mulder

Clare Children Baptised at Oxford Church Last Sunday

A baptismal service at Immanuel Congregational Church in Oxford Michigan drew Clare residents to join in the ceremony led by Rev H B Johnson. Daughters Judith V Nancy Marie Dith Patrice Lois Blaine Marilyn and Hazel Ruth Ann Dunn from Clare and Oxford residents were baptised, with music by a Hammond organ and a choir directed by Mrs William Clock. After services the Clare visitors were hosted at dinner by Mrs HB Johnson at the parsonage.

Immanuel Congregational Church Oxford Michigan Clare H. B. Johnson Judith V Wallace Johnson Nancy Marie C. B. Neff Dith Patrice Harry Wehrly Lois Blaine Marilyn i

Women’s Catholic Action Unit Holds First Meet

The Women’s Catholic Action group of St. Cecilia’s Church met at Mrs. John B. Doherty’s home on Monday afternoon. Mrs. Leo O’Grady opened with a prayer, and Father Morrison led a prayer. Mrs. Irwin Schlegel chaired. Mrs. John Hall spoke on The Devotion of the Holy Rosary. An informal discussion followed. poem My Beads was read by Mrs. Schlegel, and Father Morrison spoke on Catholic events. Mrs. Arthur Kane presented Mary and Cecilia Dora who sang, and the meeting closed with God Bless America. A luncheon was served by the hostess.

Women’s Catholic Action Unit St. Cecilia’s Church John B. Doherty Leo O’grady Father Morrison Irwin Schlegel John Hall Schlegel

Young Men Enter Military Medical Course Sponsored by Adventists

Gerrit Hamsuin of Sheridan Township and Harold and Kenneth Cole of Beaverton Township will return Sunday after fifteen days at Grand Ledge. They are taking the first part of a military medical course sponsored by the Seventh Day Adventist church.

Adventists Gerrit Hamsui Sheridan Township Harold and Kenneth Cole Beaverton Grand Ledge Seventh Day Adventist Church

George's Market Opens Evenings and Sundays

Local market advertises evening and Sunday hours at 118 Hastath Street Clare with phone contact 290 for quality meat and groceries.

George’s' Market Hastath Clare

Tenth District Legion Meeting at Blanchard

The Tenth District American Legion and Auxiliary met at Blanchard with about 300 in attendance. Officers were installed by State Vice Commander Conrad Walker. Edward J. Donoghue was named District Commander and Otto Koepe District Welfare Officer. Several district officers were absent due to illness and will be installed later.

American Legion American Legion Auxiliary Blanchard New Legion Tenth District The Legion Blanchard Masonic Temple Edward J. Donoghue Bay City Big Rapids Clare Evart East Tawns Midland Mio Mt. Pleasant Roscommon Reed City Standish West Branch Otto Koepe Ewart Conrad Walker Louis Myers Avery CG. Gilleo France Willian Griffiths William D. Harger Donoghue

City firemen learn artificial respiration training

Stuart Mead of the Consumers Power Company Alma demonstrated the Artificial Respirator Trainer to the fire department. The device aids Shaffer system artificial respiration training for drowning victims or those in shock or suffocation. A card chart shows air in and out to guide proper back blows. The firemen appreciated the instruction.

Stuart Mead Consumers Power Company Alma Itz Clare Fire Department Miz Meach

Notice on Registration Deadline

Last day for personal registration is Saturday October 26. The notice lists Alex McKinnon and Cherie as involved in handling the registration matter.

Alex ‘McKinnon Oty Cherie

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Dental Advertising Act Willkie Club Theo. I. Fry Judge P. Elliott Eddie Bowler Bastile Robert Castle Farwell Castle Justice Court Seaver Amble Traverse City Elrey Prices Hamilton Twanship State Hospital Clare Chamber of Commerce Mle.a. Meet Harrison and Royelle Clark J. W. Wheland Amble Sentinel Clare County Democrat Clare Democrats and Press Clare Sentinel Oxford Church Mrs. H. B. Johnson Doherty Home Tenth District Legion Meeting Legion and Auxiliary Zenobia Chapter Zenobia Chapter No. 129 Order of the Astern Star Annabelle Hampton Grand Rapids Lillian Walker Alexander E. Wylie Dorothy ‘Brown Winnie Covert Bessie Henderson
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