Violators Arrested Over Hotel Doherty Property Damage
W H Gover and J G Hayes of Mattoon Illinois were arrested at 1 30 am on a destruction of property charge at the Hotel Doherty. They posted bonds of 76 dollars to appear for arraignment but the case settled out of court. A traffic accident near Clare on old US 10 involved a car reportedly owned by John Cooper and the vehicle burned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hirai
W. H. Gover
J. G. Hayes
Mattoon
Illinois
Doherty
Apnear
Clare
John Cooper
Clare Bridge Tournaments Score Summary
In the second round at Hotel Doherty the Johnson Neff team led evening scores while Johnston Doherty led the day total. Hall Frey won grand slam honors. Top six scores: Johnston Doherty 11 000 Hall Frey 10 960 Spencer Walton 10 3830 Johnson Neff 9 170 Bicknell Wyman 9 070 Maynard Forsberg 8 940. Two round totals: Johnson Neff 24 390 Johnston Doherty 23 250 Maynard Forsberg 21 230 Bicknell Duncan 18 090 Tatman Richard 17 750 Allen Caple 17 740.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hotel Doherty
Johnson- Neff
Johnston-Doherty
Hall- Frey
Hall-Frey
Spencer-Walton
Johnson-Neff
Bicknell-Wyman
Maynard-Forsberg
Bicknell-Duncan
Tatman-Richard
Allen-Caple
Kaiser Frazer Corp Sets Monthly Car High with 16535 Units
Kaiser Frazer Corp produced 16535 automobiles in September, a 28 percent rise from August and marking the 100000th car shipped. Edgar Kaiser cites a goal of 1500 to 2000 cars daily as the Willow Run plant pushes toward 1948 expansion. The company adds the Kaiser Custom to its lineup, bringing total models to four.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kaiser- Frazer Corp
Edgar F. Kaiser
K-F
Willow Run
Henry J. Kaiser
United States
Edgar Kaiser
Indianapolis
Kaiser
Frazer
Kaiser Custom
Kaiser, Frazer
Manhattan
Benefit Auxiliary Holds Birthday Potluck Dinner
The Benefit Auxiliary met at Mrs. Russell Flegel’s home on Thursday October 16 for a birthday potluck dinner. Attendees shared a delicious meal then worked on sewing quilt blocks. The next meeting is scheduled for Wednesday afternoon October 29 at Mrs. Virgil Runyon’s home on Dun Top Road.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russell Flegel
Virgil Runyon
Dun- Top Road
Card of Thanks for Kindness and Care
I wish to thank friends and neighbors and all who assisted during my illness. Special appreciation to Drs. Wood and Chamberlain and the hospital nurses and staff for their splendid care. Woodward.
Hospital Thank You Note From Pawling Kreli
A brief appreciation message thanks friends and relatives for gifts cards and good wishes during a hospital stay. The note names Pawling and Kreli and mentions gratitude for support and prayers.
Merry Mixers Home He Club meets at Mrs Shea home
Mrs Dorothy Shea hosts the October Merry Mixers meeting with a lamp shade lesson by Mrs Ethel Manwaring. One new member, Mrs Delia Fanslow, joins. The next gathering is scheduled for Tuesday evening November 11 at Mrs Manwaring’s home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dorothy Shea
Ethel Manwaring
Delia Fanslow
Duke Extension Club Opens Fall Season at Town Hall
The Duke Extension Club met at the town hall on Thursday October 9 for a lesson on floor coverings led by Mrs Jane Brooks. A potluck dinner followed at 12:00. Officers elected were Gertrude Scott president Marguerite Shilling secretary and treasurer. Mrs Brooks and Mrs Sullivan chosen leaders for next meeting. Gladys Scott and Lucile Jones named recreation leaders for next meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Duke B
Town Hall
Jane Brooks
Gertrude Scott
Marguerite Shilling
Brooks
Sullivan
Gladys Scott
Lucile Jones
News of Sur Ge Men at Women in Uniform
Pfc William and Lucy receive new addresses listed under C Btry 11th Marines 1st Prov Art Bn 1st Prov Marine Brigade Fleet Marine Force c/o FPO San Francisco California.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William &. Lucy
William EH
Lucy
11Th Marines
Marine Brigade
Fleet Marine Force
c/o F.P
San Francisco
California
Navy Veteran James A. O Grady Home With Parents
James A O Grady Y3c and Y3e received honorable discharge after two years service in the U S Navy and is spending a short time with his parents Mr and Mrs James L O Grady of Vernon township Cal Ronald D Brown Corporal Ronald D Brown of Howard Field Panama Canal Zone arrived Sunday night to spend a thirty day furlough with his parents Mr and Mrs Methyan Brown Mrs Brown has been ill Ronald is a radio man in the Air Force
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James A. O'Grady
U. S. Navy
James. L. O’grady
Vernon Township
Cal
Ronald
D. Brown
Ronald D. Brown
Howard Field
Panama Canal Zone
Methyan Brown
Commissions Offered in Organized Reserve Corps
Former enlisted Army men with six months of active service between December 7 1941 and June 30 1947 and holding certain ranks may receive direct commissions in the Organized Reserve Corps. Applications by those aged 21 through 27 are due by December 31 1947. Seek details at local Organized Reserve Office or Army and Air Force Recruiting Station Clare Michigan on Thursdays 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Organized Reserve Corps
Walter C. Cole
Michigan
Army
Organized Reserve Office
Army and Air Force
Post Office
Clare
Infant Son of Dewey Olgers Passes at 17 Days
Allen Edward Olger infant son of Dewey and Geraldine Olger died October 13 1947 in Coldwater township after birth September 27 1947 The family mourns his loss with grandparents aunts uncles and cousins The Gilmore Church of Christ pastor Howard L Krause conducted the prayer and Gilmore Cemetery was the burial site
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allen Edward
Dewey
Geraldine Olger
Coldwater Township
Gilmore Church of Christ
Howard L. Krause
Gilmore Cemetery
Thanks for cards gifts and hospital kindness
Norman A. Rockett expresses gratitude to friends and neighbors for cards gifts fruit and candy during hospital stay and thanks the East Wise Pepper Club Gleaners and Wise Ladies' Aid for their thoughtful gifts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
East Wise Pepper Club
Gleaners
Wise Ladies
Norman A. Rockett
Clare man named dealer for Columbia Skyway Drive
Dan McDonald of Clare is appointed as dealer for the Columbia Skyway Drive, a Ford overdrive upgrade announced by Knorr Mannard Company. The system saves up to 30 percent on gasoline, up to 50 percent on engine wear, and offers smoother highway speeds with a simple switch and clutch action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dan McDonald
Clare
Ford
Knorr-Maynard Company
Truckstell Distributors
Detroit
Michigan
Navy Recruiting Visit At Clare On October 24
The Navy Recruiting Service will enlist men for the Regular Navy at the Clare Post Office on 24 October at 3 00 p m. Enlistment terms are 3 4 and 6 years. Medals for WWII service from 1989 to 1945 will be issued to eligible men with discharge papers. The service offers over fifty trade schools and allows enlistment without a high school diploma.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Navy Recruiting Service
Clare
Naval Service
Gilmore Center Church of Christ Service and Socials
Howard L. Krause leads services at 10 00 a m with communion and preaching at 10 15 a m Bible School at 11 15 a m Young People meeting at 7 46 p m and Bible Study at 8 15 p m All welcome. Weekend visits include Richard Fields and son Harry with Claud Wendell in Flint celebrating Fields 71st birthday. Various social notes and visits follow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard Fields
Harry
Claud Wendell
Flint
Fields
Wm. Elliott
New York
Ewing
Hensen Perry
Pennsyyvania
Church of Christ
Gladys Wolven
Ithaca
Agnes Matthews
Oklahoma
Dale McAlvey
Petoskey
M. L. McAivey
Hart Douglas
Belding
Loftus Gordon
McBride
George Clark and Son
Greenville
Thank you for sympathy and flowers in our bereavement
The Olger and Latham families express gratitude to relatives neighbors and Rev. Howard L. Krause for sympathy comforting words and the flowers after the death of their son and grandson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howard L. Krause
Gratitude Note From Bernard Fishel
Bernard Fishel thanks friends for cards flowers magazines and support during recovery at Gaylord Sanitarium and home. Special appreciation to the Clare Lodge and Rebekah Lodges for loan of a hospital bed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gaylord Sanitarium
Clare
Rebekah
Bernard Fishel
Thanks for the flowers cards and wishes during my hospital stay
Hugene Wyman thanks friends for the lovely flowers cards and good wishes sent during a hospital stay in Ann Arbor and says they were all appreciated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ann Arbor
Christmas Mailing To Armed Forces From October To November
Christmas packages to the armed forces should be mailed overseas between October 16 and November 15 with packages sent to distant locations.
Grass Fire at Lone Pine Cabins Extinguished Before Arrival
Clare Fire Department was called to Lone Pine Cabin at 6 30 PM Monday to extinguish a grass fire, which had already been put out by the time they arrived.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clare Fire Department
Lone Pine Cabing
Weather and mailman on Clare Country Club greens
The recent warm weather brought out straw hats at the Clare Country Club golf course while the town postman Fred Krell continues his rounds with steady ease as he delivers mail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clare Country Club
Fred Krell
Bull Frog Serenaders Shine At Everts Jewelry Store
The Bull Frog Serenaders perform daily at Everts Jewelry, a lively local musical group. Their trap drummer is noted to resemble Howard, adding a familiar touch to the show.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Everts
Howard
Pistol Packin' Papas Target Airfield Rabbits
City Officer Eugene Campbell and Gerald Brown went to the airport for target practice using rabbits as targets. The rabbits reportedly dodged the shots, having plenty of experience evading planes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Papas
Eugene Campbell
Gerald Brown
Foot Injury in Machine Shop Incident
Ralph Stevens suffered a crushed foot Tuesday morning after his foot caught in a lathe at the Martin Loomis Machine Shop. He stepped on a pedal, his foot protruded into the mechanism, and he was treated by Dr. H. J. Ballard before returning home to recover.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ralph Stevens
Martin Loomis
H. J. Ballard
Forest Fire Near Clare Brought Under Control
Conservation officers were alerted to a blaze west of Clare but could not locate it on arrival. Thursday morning investigators found about a half acre burned before Randall stopped the fire and saved nearby homes. Officers commend Randall for preventing a serious fire.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrison and Gladwin
Clare
Randall
Harold Menning Claims Roscommon County Doe
Harold Menning harvested a 100 pound dressed doe with his bow in Roscommon county on Monday afternoon. He and companions Bill Van Vorst and Harold Schaeffer helped haul the deer, which was processed at Thayers Locker Plant, leaving the Menning family with venison in the locker.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harold Menning
Roscommon County
Mr. Fleming
Harold
Bill van Vorst
Grand Rapids
Harold Schaeffer
Thayers
Acknowledgments for Major Lewis’s illness and death
The Lewis family expresses gratitude for sympathy from friends and neighbors during the illness and passing of Major Lewis. Signed by Mr. and Mrs. Harl Lewis and son Dale, Mr. and Mrs. Eugene Wyman and son Bernard, and Mr. and Mrs. Earl Kussmaul.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Major Lewis
Harl Lewis
Dale
Eugene Wyman
Bernard
Earl Kussmaul
Gratitude for Kindness After Bereavement
The McCreary Family and Warden express thanks for acts of kindness, floral offerings, and comforting words during their recent bereavement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hitler Somers
McCreary
Gratitude Note From G C Knapp After Hospital Stay
G C Knapp thanks everyone for cards flowers calls and prayers during a stay at Community Hospital Mt Pleasant. He also thanks the doctors and nurses for their splendid care and expresses gratitude to all.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mt. Pleasant
Appreciation to Clare Church of God and Mt Pleasant Hospital
Guy Hardy thanks friends and the Clare Church of God for cards and flowers received during his stay at Mt Pleasant Community Hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clare Church of God
Mt. Pleasant Community Hospital
Sheridan Grange Meeting Focuses on Officer Elections
Sheridan Grange No. 1014 schedules Friday October 24 election of officers. All officers and members are urged to attend. Calvin Cotton serves as Master.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sheridan Grange
Calvin Cotton
Ruth Belle Beauty Shop to Stay Open Under Mary Lou Wilson
Ruth Belle Beauty Shop will remain open with Mary Lou Wilson from Traverse City in charge of operations. She is an experienced beauty operator guiding the shop during this period.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Lou Wilson
Traverse City
Notice Excluding Debts After October 22 1947
Notice states that after October 22 1947 the signer will not be responsible for any debts contracted by wife at 402 aa sack D Powers Rage area. The wording appears in fragmented OCR form from a historical newspaper notice.
Bake Sale Announcement at Kelsey’s Hardware
A community bake sale is planned for Saturday October 25 at Kelsey’s Hardware hosted by the Wesley Circle. Proceeds support local programs and service projects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sudha
Wesley
Will Byron Boreheke
Gale
Kelsey
Hardware
Pepper party at Mt Vernon Grange this Wednesday
Mt Vernon Grange will host a pepper party on Wednesday night October 29 at the Grange Hall. Attendees are asked to bring a pot luck dish to share.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mt. Vernon Grange
Grange Hall
Grange Dance at Mt Vernon This Saturday Night
Mt Vernon Grange hosts a dance on Saturday night October 25 with Gore's Orchestra performing. A lunch will be served to attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mt. Vernon Grange
Gore
Notice of Nonresponsibility for Debits Contracted
Fragmentary notice states liability disclaimer for debits contracted by shy Mary Wen te and others. Insufficient location, date, or party details to determine full action or parties involved.
Livestock and Egg Market Reports from Rosebush and Local Auction
October 20 1947 reports show egg prices at Rosebush Elevator with graded White Brown Extra Large to Medium A and B rates. Livestock auction results list best fed steers and heifers 18.50 to 22.00 and other cattle prices, plus hogs sheep and calves price ranges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. W. Jackson
Rosebush Elevator Company
Anengaper
Robe Mangecranenman
Farm Sale Notice for Mrs Johnson at Rosebush Farm
Tuesday, November 4, 1947, Mrs Floyd H Johnson sells her farm two miles east south of Rosebush or seven and a half miles northeast of Mt Pleasant. Complete line of farm implements stock and feed offered. Auctioneer Andrew Courier. Rosebush State Bann clerk See October 31 Clare Sentinel for list.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Floyd H. Johnson
Rosebush
Mt. Pleasant
Andrew Courier
Special Clare School District meeting on pupil transportation
A special meeting of Clare School District No 2 Fractional Grant and Vernon townships in Clare and Isabella counties will be held at Clare High School auditorium on Monday evening November 3 1947 at 8 00 p m to consider transportation of resident pupils and determine action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clare
Grant
Vernon Townships
Isabella
Clare High School
The Swap Shop Offers Cheap Used Fur and Cloth Coats
The Swap Shop advertises a large selection of cleaned used clothing including fur and cloth coats snowsuits dresses sweaters blouses skirts and shoes in women's and children's sizes. Also Girl Scout and Boy Scout suits and some men's clothing at 706 Pine Clare one block east and 4% block south of Hi Speed Gas Station.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pine
Clare
Reward Offered for Lost Hereford Steers in Arthur Township
The Cornwell Ranch offers a reward for information leading to the recovery of four 700 pound Hereford steers missing from their pasture on Section 8 in Arthur township since last June.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur Township
Notice of Responsibility for Delivered Materials
Statement by Orson H. Dyer claiming no responsibility for materials delivered to Joslin's Sub division Lot No. 62 Farwell dated October 17 1947.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joslin’s
Farwell
Orson H. Dyer
Dover Cider Mill Open Tuesdays and Wednesdays
The Cider Mill at Dover announces open days on Tuesdays and Wednesdays each week until further notice. Miles Bonchley is listed as a contact or note related to the mill's schedule.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dover
Miles Bonchley
DeSoto and Plymouth Hobbs Sales and Service
Local automotive shop Clare Bit advertises sales and service for DeSoto and Plymouth vehicles. Offers repairs, part replacement, and maintenance in a small-town dealership setting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hobls Sales and ‘Service
Clare
Bit
New Hearing Aid Nearly Invisible Devices Shown
A new tiny hearing aid eliminates the visible receiver button, using a transparent insert and a small transmitter with separate batteries. Developed by Sonotone Corp, a leading hearing aid firm, it offers comfortable inconspicuous use and complete service. Contact Sonotone Hearing Service by postcard or via consultant visits for details and fitting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sonotone Corp
Sonotone Hearing Service
Lion Ride
Saginay
4A Sonotone
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Kaiser-Frazer Corp
Algo
Tana
Dea
Lake Club
Secretary
Dewey Olgers
NALD
A. Ma
Dewey Olger
Gerald Latham
Hd Olger
Hugene Wyman
G. c. Knapp
Guy Hardy
Ruth Belle Beauty Shop
Shy
Mary
Wen
Bank Auto Sloans
THE
Citizens State Bank
Clare, Michigan
WM. H. Bicknell
Member
Federal Reserve System
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
Farmers Independent Proutuice Co
Tucker's Produce
Board of Education
the Swap Shop
Cornwell
Dover Cider Mill
Desoto
Plymouth
Harrison
South City Limits
Henry
Carman
McEwan
State
Chas, Covell
Zenith
Harry Kaul
Elm Grove
Fourth St. Clare, Mich
Kelly Ranch
Clare Study Club
A. J. Carncross
Midway Restaurant
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