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Newspaper
Clare Sentinel
Location
Clare, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Oct 24, 1941
Page
4
The Michigan Legislature, returning from recess, made new game law changes effective immediately. Hunters may take one deer per four for camp use under the new act, with bow and arrow and antlerless seasons planned for approval in Marquette on October 21.
The Clare Ladies League report lists standings for October 16 1941 with Grove's 5 and 10 leading at 38 2 and Gulf Girls at 1 7 5. Clare Independents q 5 4, Dry Slattery 6 6 5, Clare Bowling 6 6 6, Cotter's Motor Sales 6 6 7, Coleman 5 Ti 8, Bell Telephone 3 9. High series includes A Cimmerer 447 and N Grove 381 while L Stillwagon 380 S Liechti 395 and H Bradshaw 434. High single games show A Cimmerer 171 ZH Spagnualg 154 J Cradit 166 L Stillwagon 142 S Liechti 148 150 Sheridan 157 and H Bradshaw 154 164.
In the K B O and Mason League match played Friday October 17 1941 Mason No 1 beat O b o u 3 2 with scores 77 to 57. High series by G Ramey 488 A Haley 495 G Stanfield 474 J Stanley 445 D McConnell 446. High singles include L Beck 180 and J Stanley 165.
October 20 1941 City League standings list Standard Oil 96 over ANen's 87 with Nivison's Cafe 8 q and Kiwanis No 1 87 over Gulf Production 8 q. Coleman 63 404 Masons 6 S. High series by Thayer 490 and Watson 524. high singles include Thayer 204 Hamp ton 180 and Nivison 201 with several 170s and 180s.
The Inter-City League results list Farwell second Clare third Red Liners fourth Rover fifth North Bradley sixth and Harrison eighth. High series scores include B Clark 463 L Brewer 490 H Schofield 516 Shaw 464 and Sullivan 460. High singles feature B Clark 209 L Brewer 174 177 H Schofield 189 184 Shaw 181 Dancer 174 Sullivan 172.
High series led by J Grove 636 and Tubbs 536 as lanes favor Houghton's Drug Dunlop Cafe and Clare Elevator squad results show Loomis Welders 87 and Clare Hardware 8 percent. Individual game highs include Wiley 170 172 and Wentworth 190 with 1161 for CC Green.
Over 60 runners Joe Deakin and George Still entered the Printers race a five mile cross country near London. Both finished with Still winning by a hair. Deakin fought in the Boer War and earned the Southern Cross Country title in 1908 and helped the Olympic three mile team that year.
A long column recounts a Clare golf and bowling event where Norris Elden led Clare to a 2432 score against Gladwin's 2214, with Swartz beating by Hiden and multiple social notes on local visits, funerals, and library rummage sale plans in Clare.
Mrs Curtis Hearns and Mrs Philip Hochstetler were visitors at the Gee home. Many out of town visitors and locals are listed with trips to St Johns Mt Pleasant Lansing and Myrtle Beach. Mrs Alvin Dewey recovering and able to ride. Families and students visit relatives in Clare Ovid Marion Detroit and Grand Rapids.
Around Farwell Mr and Mrs William Repphun and Beverly Kay hosted guests from Leonard Michigan while Mr and Mrs 1st Repphun entertained. Mrs Ruth Miller and Mrs Lanie Miller attended the Rebekah convention in Grand Rapids. Carl Langle and family of Royal Oak visited relatives over the weekend. Aaron Irwin and Robert Irwin attended the Community Club at Lake and visited Lake George. David Wiggins and daughter Virginia with Mrs Bauder and Mrs Brown were also noted.
Members of the Woman's Club and friends gathered at the Library on Monday evening for a shower honoring Mrs. Jessie Grasman. Naomi Clark led a playful stunt game. Ann Green and Agnes Bursick tied for honors and Grasman received many fine gifts. Refreshments were served.
On October 19 at the home of Mrs. Lillian McGinnis a birthday dinner celebrated the birthdays of Mrs. D. W. Rowe Mrs. W. S. Shumway and Mrs. Etta Brown. Guests included D. W. Rowe Lena Corey Wihna Low Corey of Big Rapids L. W. Baker and daughter Donna Joe of Stanton William Pontious of Coleman Lewis Robbing Mrs. Willma Shumway and Elia Brown. A cake and other foods were served alongside gifts.
The General Planning Committee selected the decoration committee led by S Sneary with Miss Minshull and Mrs. Ruby Graham. The refreshment committee is chaired by Mrs Mae Carpenter with help from cider and doughnut coordinators to support the third annual Halloween event on Friday October 31.
Cyrus E. Dallin, Utah born sculptor, won the early prize for a Paul Revere statue in Boston and again in a second contest. After funding delays and Paris years, Boston trustees finally cast the bronze statue in 1939, dedicated on Paul Revere Mall near the Old North Church.
Frances Jane Crosby, blind from birth, wrote 2000 hymns and a brief prayer of faith. The article claims the Constitution’s anchors were forged at Abel Nobles Forge in Monroe Pennsylvania during wartime and cites Crosby’s hymn “Safe in the Arms of Jesus” as a notable work.
A tip advises choosing a mirror with secure top and bottom screws for sturdy mounting. It suggests checking firm attachment to prevent wobble and improve stability in use.
A fragment suggests placing scented sachets of powder in a closet to scent garments. It mentions hangers and a subtle odor enhancing the wardrobe atmosphere.
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