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Newspaper

Clare Sentinel

Location

Clare, Michigan, United States of America

Date

Oct 27, 1950

Page

4

Alabama launches Flight Nurse course at Gunter AFB

2nd Lt. Martha Ann Parent from Clare is starting the first class of the Flight Nurse course at Gunter Field Alabama marking the Alabama branch of the School of Aviation Medicine. The six week program trains nurses for air transportation of patients and is commanded by Col. Robert J. Platt with Capt. Maynard F. Tinkham directing the course.

Martha Ann- Parent Omer Parent Clare Alabama Bchoo Guarter Air Force Base Ala Gunter Parent Lackland Air Force Base Texas School of Aviation Medicine Randolph Air Force Base San Antonio United States Air Force Navy Ottis C. Benson, Jr Robert J. Platt Maynard F. Tinkham

Verne Stockman Wins Michigan Grange Overseer Post

Verne Stockman of Mt. Pleasant won the Michigan Grange Overseer post at the Muskegon convention after a contest with Charles Figg, State Director of Agriculture. Stockman, known in Clare area Grange circles, was backed by local friends but W. G. Armstrong of Niles was re elected to a sixth term, affecting Stockman and Figg’s race. Stockman becomes the second highest Grange officer.

Verne Stockman Mt. Pleasant Michigan Grangers Chairles Figg Michigan Muskegon Stockman Clare Mount Vernon W. G. Armstrong Niles Figg Grange

Argument Blazes Over Colored Oleo

The Michigan yellow margarine dispute heats as Z W R Keasey challenges Ed Hobbie to a public debate with a free lunch. The issue will be decided by the November 7 referendum on Proposal No. 4, with a Yes supporting factory colored oleo and a No opposing it.

Michigan Z W. R. Keasey

Sunday School and Church Services Schedule at Arthur Center

Arthur Center announces Sunday School at 10 30 am and church service at 8 00 pm with Rev Hira Beery in charge. Prayer meetings are set for Thursdays at 8 30 pm. Community activities include a 4 H Club meeting at Brush College and a wild game supper at Ted Newman cottage as Donald heads to service in Kentucky on Tuesday October 24th.

Hira Beery Colonvilles Church WCEN Don Isabel Port Huron Gao Winn Norman Myers Max Allen Mt. Pleasy Geo. Winn Hazel Winn Beaverton J. C. Marotzke Harl Ted Newman Little Long Lake Donald Kentucky Gid Vansitier Harrison Ida Goodman Amanda Newman Hisousin Joe Poet Ford Sanders Alma Don N. V. Myers Aime Mr. Myers B.C.A

Early resident Mrs. Funnell remembered by lodge and family

Funeral services for Mrs. Funnell were held at 2:00 pm Tuesday at Thurston Chapel with Rev. Mary House officiating. Burial followed at Woodlawn Cemetery, Rosebush, with Clara Rebekah Lodge members conducting ritual services. She leaves 19 grandchildren and 14 great grandchildren among other relatives.

Funnell Clara Rebekah Lodge Hila Sherman Allen Hrvin Fred Seymour Thurston Funeral Chapel Rev Mary House Woodlawn Cemetery Rosebush

Uncle Ezra to Headline International Square Dance Festival

Uncle Ezra known as the Sage of Rosedale will appear at the first International Square Dance Festival in Chicago Stadium on Saturday night October 28. Curt Massey Martha Tilton and other guests join in a Prairie Farmer WLS sponsored program with Chicago Park District and square dance leaders of the United States and Canada.

Ezra Pat Barrett Lst Chicago Stadium Sage Rosedale WLS Curt Massey Martha Tilton Prairie Farmer—Wls Chicago Park

Ronald Brubaker Enlists in Army at Fort Hood

Ronald Brubaker has enlisted in the Army and is assigned to the 145th Field Artillery at Fort Hood Texas for basic training.

Ronald Brubaker Army 145Th Wield Artillery Fort Hood, Texas

Pfc Howlett Receives New Army Address

Pfc Glen W Howlett RA 16318086 stationed at Harbor Craft Plat APO 59 c/o PM San Francisco California has a new mailing address updating service records for unit redeployment.

Glen W. Howlett c/o P. M San Francisco Calif

Pvt Donald J Cappaert Completes Air Force Basic Training

Pvt Donald J Cappaert age 22 son of Mrs Bertha Cappaert completed AF basic airmen indoctrination at Lackland Air Force Base known as Gateway to the Air Force near San Antonio. Base is largest AF facility and center of basic training and officer candidate school. His training prepares him for technical training and special duty assignment.

Donald J. Cappaert Bertha Cappaert Lackland Air Force Base Air Force Lackland San Antonio Air Force Base Cappaert

Clara Rebekahs Lodge Meeting Highlights

About fifty Clara Rebekah Lodge members met in the I O O F hall with Mrs. Carrie Green presiding. Reports included chairmen on a White Elephant sale, October events, hospital beds and a mystery prize won by Beatrice Selter.

Clara Rebekah Lodge Carrie Green Noble Grand Effie Harvey Bya Schiafley Htta Abbott Noble Margaret Fannell Hésie Harvey Hien Henderson Beatrica Seiter Dorothy Shepherd Etta Abbott Alba Howlett Fern Wright Fannie Yeoman Noble Grand’s Station Hila Sherman Punnell Fort Archambault White Elephant Olive Irwin Cecil Bouchey Beatrice Selter Rebekal Mioreliae Irwin

City Clock Bell Toll Sparks Déliveny Call

A brief city bell toll during the day drew Deliveny, TH, to the door of Clate, owner of the town clock. This incident touched residents as the clock chimed, drawing attention to the public timepiece.

Déliveny

Birthday social marks tenth year of W SC units

Tuesday evening October 24 began a series of social events by the W S C churches. Clare W S C8 hosted the Center W S C S ladies who arrived as The Encouragers for the Clare group tenth birthday party bringing a birthday cake. Eighteen attended from Center and about fifty five overall. Mrs Garl Bill iott welcomed guests. Devotions led by Mrs Walter Broh. Mrs Ralph Cole chaired and introduced Mrs Donald Holbrook who spoke on United Nations Day with flags and the UN charter. The program closed with God Bless America. The birthday cake lighting featured eleven candles eight by Mrs Elliott and three by others. Ice cream coffee and tea served with cake. Lunch committee listed.

W.S.C Clare W.S.C W.S.C.S Center Garl Billiott Walter Broh Ralph Cole Donald Holbrook U. N God Bless America Elliott Clare Group James Gillespie Reva Maxwell Paul Schreiber Forest Brewer Orrin David Bellinger Hiliott Morval LaLone Cole Gillespie Clayton Neff Holbrook

American Legion Auxiliary Holds Social Meeting in Legion Hall

The American Legion Auxiliary met in Legion rooms on Monday evening October 28 for a social gathering with 12 members attending. Card games and a lunch were provided by chairs Mrs. Celina Crequer and Mrs. Mabel Fortin. a list of 1961 committee chairs was announced by president Mrs. Fern Wright. The district meeting occurred October 22 in Midland with Olive Freud and Mary Tate noted as district leaders. next district gathering is December 10 in West Branch.

American Legion Auxiliary Legion Rooms Celina Crequer Mabel Fortin Fern Wright Hilda, Tibbits Faier Archbold Alta Bellinger Florence Kane Margaret McKinnon Blanch Walker Alma Clute Ivonne Gorr Ruth Parent Mary Karash Esther Brown Belle Jackson Ina Hammon Midland Olive Freud Oscoda Mary Tate West Branch

Bereavement and community updates from Dover area

Dover residents extend sympathy to Mrs Rose Lamb after the death of her husband Johnnie Lamb. Attendees from Dover joined the Clare funeral. Local families visited relatives in Mt Pleasant Kalkaska Grayling Vernon Vernon area. The school received new ground work and a ball field with improved grounds and a new sidewalk for the schoolhouse.

Rose Lamb Johnnie Lamb Clare Pete Hanes George Clink Mt. Pleasant Frank Clink Veteran’s Hospital Saginaw Z Jim Thompson Hina Elton Brasington Vernon Frank Barton Wagle Hvérette Allen Leo Smock Wm. Henderson Floyd Allen Vane Mickle Del

Tough Jobs Handled by Erie Bob's Sales & Service

Erie Bob's Sales and Service at 210 McHiwan St Clare handles tough jobs in the region. The shop offers repair and maintenance services for industrial and heavy equipment.

Federal Erie Bob's Sales & Service McHiwan St. Clare

De Soto and Plymouth Sale Event at Clare Church

Community sale held at Clare Church on November 13 by Bata Sigma features Bob's Sales and Services and local participants in a fundraising gathering.

Gata’ Party Bata Sigma

Wise Township Election Notice 1950 General Election

Notice to qualified electors of Wise Township Iaaboila Sishigans that a General Election will be held Tuesday November 7 1950 at Wise township hall. Offices listed include Governor Lieutenant Governor Secretary of State Attorney General State Treasurer Auditor General Representative in Congress State Senator and more. Four constitutional amendments and a referendum are on the ballot. Polls open 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. electors in line at closing may vote.

Wise Iaaboila Sishigans Wise .Township Hall Congress Vernon Isabella Michigan Vernon Township Hall Register of Deeds

Vernon Township General Election Notice Is Public

To the qualified electors of Vernon township Isabella County Michigan a general election will be held at Vernon township hall for Governor Lieutenant Governor Auditor General County Proposed amendments to the state constitution regarding the elective franchise and hospitals and a referendum on act to amend section of act on butter sale On election day polls open at 7 a m in the forenoon and follow the hours prescribed by law

Methodist Men Schedule Changes And Holiday Suppers

The Glare Methodist Men meeting for November 9 is canceled due to church activities. The W S C S Christmas bazaar will be held at Clara church Friday evening, November 33, and the animal Methodist chicken supper will be served at Farwell church on Thursday evening, November 9.

Glare Methodist Méni W S.C.S Clara Farwell

Surrey County election notice at Surrey township hall

Voters are called to the Surrey township hall for the officers, including attorney, general state senator, county clerk and register of deeds. The document cites constitutional and public acts, with election procedures and the closing hour to be observed.

Mailbox and address guidelines for rural routes

City residents are urged to prepare appropriate mailboxes for expected deliveries and ensure legible house numbers. The notice also requests rural route patrons to address mail correctly to facilitate delivery when new or substitute carriers serve the area.

Markets Prices Quoted for Thursday Grain and Produce

Grain and feed prices from Johnston Elevator Co list Wheat oats barley buckwheat and beans. Produce at Tucker's Produce shows broilers heavy hens stags hides. Meats quotes from L W Jackson include hogs dressed beef dressed prime veal spring lambs dressed and heavy hens. Prices paid for Federal Graded Eggs at Rosetush Elevator are given by grade and size.

Tucker's Aneweda L. W. Jackson Perstan Sean Rosetush Elevator Company

Card of Thanks for support after loss of husband and father

We thank friends and neighbors for acts of kindness after the death of our husband and father. Special thanks to Rev Sanders for comfort, the singers, pallbearers, Stephenson Funeral Home, and the neighbors who helped at home and served a dinner in the community hall. May God bless you all. J D Newmat and Family

Sanders Stephenson J.D. Newmat

Gratitude for Support After Husband Alses Death

I thank my friends and neighbors for kindness during illness and death of my husband Als. I appreciate the beautiful floral tributes and Rev Noble Davis for comforting words. To all I am very grateful.

Als Noble Davis

Card Party by Rebekahs Friday Evening

The Rebekahs invite all to a card party at their hall on Friday evening October 27. Come and have a good time with friends and neighbors at this local social event.

Rebekahs

Funnell Family Thanks Friends for Kindness After Death

The Funnell family expresses gratitude to neighbors and friends for acts of kindness during their mother and grandmother's illness and death. They especially thank the Clara Rebekah Lodge Dr Ballard Rev Mary House Lawrence Rank and Russell Thurston.

Clara Rebekah Lodge Dr. Ballard Mary House Lawrence Rank Russell Thurston Henry Funnell Fred Funnell Vern Funnell Harl Marshall Don Swindlehurst Marvin Dixon

Family thanks for kindness after loss and services

We express gratitude to friends and relatives for acts of kindness during our illness and the death of our husband and father. Thanks for floral tributes Rev Olson for comforting words the Masonic lodge for their services Mrs Mair for the song and to all who helped.

Rev Olson Masonic Lodge Mair

Senior Class Thank You Note for Play Support

We express sincere thanks to Bill and Danny Burdo, The Methodist Church, and the Congregational Church for lending furniture for the senior play. Gratitude to all school patrons who attended and helped make it successful.

Bill Danny Burdo Methodist Church Congregational Church

Harvest Supper by Ladies Aid at Colonville Church

The Ladies Aid sponsors a chic country style harvest supper at Col onville church on Thursday November 2. Serving hours are 5 30, 6 30 and 7 30. Tickets available by calling 422 31 Clare.

Ladies Aid Colonvile Church Clare

Lake Roller Rink Halloween Party Details

Halloween party at Lake Roller Rink on Sunday October 29 runs from 2300 to 6200 p.m. for children up to 100 years with prizes and donuts. Sunday night event for adults includes children over 10 with elder treats and prizes.

In Memoriam Mrs Mable Dysinger Passes October 25 1948

In loving memory of Mrs Mable Dysinger who died October 25 1948 after two years of illness. We miss her greatly by her devoted family.

Mable Dysinger

Correction Notice on Local Dairy Advertisements

A fragmented correction notes a misprint in last week’s Sentinel advertisement referencing Eifers Dairy Bat and Sohgester's Dairy. It clarifies the intended dairy names, urging readers to disregard the erroneous brands.

Eifers Iit Sohgester's

Also Mentioned on This Page

Marthe Ann Piston Michigan Grange Arthur Center Clubs and Lodges Clara Rebekahs Egehor Legion Hall Dover News DE Soto Plymouth Bob's Sales and Services Lou Lea A Federal Deposit Insurance THE Citizens State Bank Clare, Michigan J. Stuart Bicknell Federal Reserve System Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation F.d.lc Surrey Surrey Township Hall Grain and Feed Johnston Elevator Co EGG Market Memoriam
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