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Newspaper
Clare Sentinel
Location
Clare, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Oct 21, 1954
Page
4
Sunday marks the start of a district wide Sunday School contest titled Rockets Away. Churches will host class contests through November 21 with local and district awards planned. Multiple social visits and family gatherings are noted, including visits to and from Pontiac, Alma, Cadillac, Coleman, and Bay City.
The State CROP Committee met October 15 in Lansing to finalize the 1954 CROP campaign funds for sending Government Surplus food overseas. Chairman Ballard presided as Hartzler announced new legislation will boost aid, with government covering processing and freight costs. More than 20 counties organize campaigns and $9,476.69 has already been raised.
Rev. and Mrs. Smith and several church members traveled to St. Louis on Tuesday evening October 12 to attend the Saginaw Zone Missionary Rally at the Nazarene church. Rev. Robert Wellman, returned from India, and Lydia Wilkie of the Cape Verde Islands were principal speakers. The couple also attended the Saginaw Zone preachers meeting at First Church of the Nazarene in Saginaw on Friday October 8 with Dr. W. M. Tidwell of Chattanooga as guest speaker.
Mrs Ruth Herron and Frank Herron visited Pvt Frank Herron at Fort Knox Kentucky. George Snider and siblings spent Saturday with Flint relatives at cottages near Rosebush. Josie VanBuskirk visited Mrs Minnie Fisher on Thursday. Robert Curtis on furlough called on the Fisher household. Harold Kile of Clare joined Herron McDonel home visitors Friday. Saturday callers included Mrs Robert Hitchcock and Kathleen Kay of Clare. Lewis Kohn and son of Pleasant visited Dorothy Simpson Wednesday.
Specialized service offers free inspection with the slogan Safe Brakes Save Lives Perhaps Your Own. Phone 260 W.
Michigan's Great Lakes commercial fleet reports a bountiful perch crop this year driving lower prices. Fishermen urge quick action as bulk or dockside sales surge at ports along Lake Michigan and Lake Huron. Notable supply centers include Escanaba Fayette Garden Muskegon Saugatuck South Haven AuGres Bay Port Pinconning Quanhasse Sebewaing Standish.
Michigan State College announces bids for the four million dollar animal industries building to be received November 3. Secretary Karl McDonel notes the delay stemmed from plan changes after the legislature capped spending. The structure will sit on South Campus Farm Lane opposite the agricultural engineering building near the livestock pavilion.
Ray James, extension entomologist at Michigan State College, explains how to tell termites from powder post beetles. He notes termites often cause hidden damage and suggests puncturing wood with an ice pick to test for trouble and to call an exterminator before repairs become necessary.
A strong water supply is essential for dairy cattle to maintain top production, according to dairy men from M S C.
Four Clap’ women and the Home Agent joined a Lansing demonstration on gift wrapping to be repeated at the Annual Christmas Tex and Hobby Show. Dressmaking classes began October 13 in Orr Community Building with many attendees and winter fabric selections. Additional sessions are planned for October 15 and the 20th and 22nd, with four day Cotton Dressmaking courses slated for Pine School and Blanchard Community in early November.
The article notes an abundance of cranberries and suggests freezing them in large quantities. It explains cranberries freeze well and keep without added sugar, offering practical preservation advice.
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