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Newspaper
Clare Sentinel
Location
Clare, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Oct 23, 1958
Page
6
Clare notes a girl of six who knew to call the police when a man tried to break into her home. The intruder was her father, who had lost his keys, yet the child acted decisively in a crisis. The piece also highlights the Telephone Company’s annual awards for noteworthy crisis deeds by its employees.
A brief, early 20th century style ad note explains children climbing directories to reach phones and promotes installing extension phones to save time. It invites readers to call the business office for details and highlights family benefits.
The Lake Extension Club met Thursday with 11 members at a dessert luncheon. Three visitors attended, Mrs. Orley Rogers, Mrs. Hugh MacDonald, and Mrs. Kenneth Pelchat. The lesson on Better Lighting for Better Living was led by Mrs. Cleo Bush. Enrollment stands at 17. Mrs. Streeter could not host due to her husband’s illness. The club plans to meet November 20 for Christmas Workshop preparation, with the workshop scheduled at Harrison on October 30 from 9:00 to 12:00 and 1:00 to 3:00 p.m.
Relatives helped Mrs Margaret Sheatdy celebrate her 82nd birthday Sunday October 19 at the Garfield Township Hall Lake with a potluck dinner and birthday cake. Out of town guests from St Joe Indiana Ewart Midland Sears Lansing Chippeway Lake and nearby areas attended. She was given a purse of money.
Mr and Mrs Fred Taylor of Monclova Ohio visit the Coltons in Monclova. A birthday dinner honors their mother Mrs Lloyd Close and children Geraline and Michael. Guests include Bert Maston White House Ohio Atheline Tower Midland Walter Braley Sanford and others.
Mrs. Charles Lyle entertained 16 boys on Tuesday for Charles Lyle Jr.'s 10th birthday. The day featured basketball, ice cream, and cake with many gifts for the birthday boy.
Mrs Walter Braley and child of Sanford hosted her parents Mr and Mrs Lewis Dalton after a Thursday overnight stay. Weekend guests and residents listed include the Sowle, Tryon, Colton, Jones, Lyle, and Peichat households with visits to Coleman and Plymouth. Mrs George McMaster hospitalized for surgery at Clare General Hospital.
The article notes a weekly prayer meeting and CGY group meeting every Wednesday at 8:00 pm as the congregation begins Revelations. It mentions the next Ladies Aid on October 30, the SC’s fifth birthday dinner in the church basement for 71 ladies, and includes social visits from Mrs. Ernest Kleiner, Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Hutchinson of Davison, and other parishioners at various dinners and suppers.
Three leaders were elected last evening at Fall Achievement night to join six other officers on the Isabella County 4-H Club Council. Elected were Mrs. Byron Travis of the Walling club, Mrs. Clarence Tucker of the Wilson club, and Mrs. Harold Falderson of the Bowen club.
Deaths and funerals noted for Mrs. (Rev.) Fred Syneer of Stanton and Mrs. Emma Hudson of Chelsia. Obituaries and visits described for numerous local families including Hutchinson, Kleiner, Bates, and Armentrout. A wedding shower is planned for Norris Bay and Debra Pauline joins the Lawson family.
Central Michigan College marks its 85th homecoming with a World Fair theme. Highlights include class reunions, a parade of floats at 12 30 pm October 25, and a CMU vs Louisville football game at 2 pm. Queen crowned at halftime. events include dances, banquets, coffee tours, and a pep rally on October 24.
Mrs and Mrs Jim Padgrist of Florida spent Saturday night and Sunday with the Lavertys and Scott families. Emma Phipps hosted a card party. Bill Wood visited Shearone Smedley at Alma Hospital. Arden Somers and family spent the weekend with O M Somers. Buck Buckeye bow hunt noted. Dillon family hosted Sunday dinner with O M Somers. More callers included King Wyson Case Hileman.
Frederick Woodey, licensed broker, Beaverton, Mich, presents numerous properties for sale in Gladwin County. Dairy farm, acreage, riverfront land, modern homes, barns, and multi dwelling figures with prices ranging from four thousand to twenty five thousand dollars and terms options. Includes 3 to 4 bedrooms, timbered acres, and river access near Beaverton, Clare, Mt. Pleasant, and Coleman.
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