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Newspaper
Clare Sentinel
Location
Clare, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Oct 31, 1952
Page
1
Clare Public School announces November 9 to 15 as American Education Week. The regular program will run with guided tours of classrooms and departments and a rest room with coffee. Supt Thomas Campbell cites the theme Children In Today's World to foster community understanding and invites all parents and residents to visit.
Retirement of rural carriers Jim Sutton and Leo Oden prompts reassignment of routes effective November 1. Chas A. Perry moves TS to R-1, Harley Sowle stays on R-2, Harold Bradley becomes temporary on R-8, Gerald Thayer temporary on R-4, Alfred Holbrook moves R-8 to R-? City delivery extends two blocks west of Maple on John R N and one block on Maple between Wheaton and John R, with sidewalks completed. Additional city routes to follow as sidewalks are built.
Funeral services for Lewis Cook killed in an automobile accident were conducted at the Gilmore Church of Christ with Newton Huffine officiating. Interment followed in Gilmore Cemetery. Born May 39, 1898, in Gilmore township, he married Bernice Fordyce on March 22, 1924 and they had one son Wendell. He was a faithful church member and devoted husband and father. He is survived by his wife, son and two grandchildren, his parents, a brother and sister, and numerous relatives and friends.
The 10th District meeting of the American Legion and Auxiliary will be held at Blanchard at 3:00 Sunday afternoon, November 2. A banquet will follow the meeting. All members are invited to attend.
Riverside Grange will meet Monday at 8 20 p m in Arthur Town Hall due to Decoration Day shifting to Tuesday. All members are urged to attend.
Verne A. Stockman of Mt. Pleasant was elected Master of the Michigan State Grange as about 240 delegates voted on Wednesday. Other officers named include Overseer William Brake of Mt. Pleasant and Lecturer Moerrial Body Newago County.
Unseasonably dry weather raises a serious fire threat to wooded and game areas nationwide. Hunters and outdoorsmen are urged to avoid smoking and camp fires and refrain from burning rubbish outdoors during the danger period. The Michigan Conservation Commission notes peat fires threaten muckland in the southern sector. in the Porcupine Mountains a forty acre fire is under control due to recent snows, but continued caution is advised to protect timber and game cover.
Richard C Beard of Clare has been elected president of the student council at Sault Branch of Michigan College of Mining and Technology. He is a sophomore geological engineering student with a Michigan High School scholarship and is a 1951 Clare High School graduate.
The Clare County United Fund Campaign for 1952 began October 29 with a goal of 2520 dollars. Chair Theodore R. Pixley leads solicitors. more help sought for residential area. drive to be completed by November 12.
The Michigan Eldership of the Churches of God held its annual meeting at New Haven Center Church near Ithaca. Rev. M. R. Honderich elected speaker. Rev. Roy Miller, Ithaca, elected clerk. Sunday featured the Youth Rally and a note on Rev. Ford Sanders’ recent death.
Zenobia Chapter No. 129 installed officers for the year on Thursday evening October 23. New Worthy Matron Genevieve Born and Worthy Patron Jay Bellinger were welcomed after retiring officers gave thanks. Numerous guests from Grand Chapter and nearby chapters attended as officers were installed by Genevieve Born. a bouquet and gifts were presented.
Harold A. Jones 41 died early Tuesday when his light pickup left the road and struck a tree as he drifted asleep at the wheel. He leaves wife Neida two daughters Joyce Linda and son Jeffrey and his parents Mr and Mrs E Jones of Mason Michigan. Jones came to Clare as a youth from Michigan and built a prominent auto service and filling station business on west Fifth Street. He was a Mason a former Clare city council member and attended the Congregational Church. Funeral services are planned Saturday at 2 PM at Thurston Funeral Home with Masonic committal at Cherry Grove.
The Sunday School of the First Congregational Church invites parents and children to a Family Night Pot Luck on Thursday evening November 6 at 6 00. Meet the Sunday School staff and learn about the program goals. The brief program accommodates families with young children.
The Clare Rotary Club met at Hotel Doher ty with President G. Born presiding. Stanley Powell of Ionia and Merrill Wady of Grant spoke on Amendments 2 and 8 and their impact on Michigan. Guests included A. J. Sabourin A. I. McIntyre and John Fisher.
Voters can arrange rides to city hall on election day by calling Mrs. Pauline Leis in the first ward, Mrs. Emma Radcliff in the second ward, or Mrs. A. D. Austin in the third ward. Future Homemakers will provide babysitting during voting.
Conservation officer Don Bell arrested Edwin Brown 23 Farwell in Hatton township Monday on transporting a loaded firearm in an automobile. Brown was arraigned before Justice Jeff Willey Farwell and pled guilty. He chose to pay 22.80 in fines and costs over 15 days in jail. He paid.
The Men's Fellowship of the Congregational Church met on October 27 in the church parlors to discuss special problems of the coming election. Prof. Sawyer of Central Michigan College of Education led the session with Harold Hughes and Oscar Olson in charge of refreshments.
The Sentinel promises in upcoming issues to profile the President and Vice President selected in the November 4 election. It will publish intimate backgrounds of the men likely to lead Washington, whether Eisenhower and Nixon or Stevenson and Sparkman, as the nation awaits results.
The Pioneers defeated the Evart Wildcats 27 to 7 in a hard fought homecoming clash. Key plays included Dwyer’s 31 yard run, Bader’s 1 yard TD, Graham’s extra points, and a defensive TD after a fumble. Evart’s late game ejections marred the final quarter.
The Clare Kiwanis Club elected officers for the coming year at its meeting at Hotel Doherty. Theo Wallington presided as president with Howard Everts named president, Richard Groves and John Hall as first and second vice presidents, Ralph Cole as treasurer, and William Harper as secretary. Directors elected for two years include Rev. Oscar Witt Olson Wallace Johnson and Robert Campbell. Circuit Judge Donald E Holbrook spoke on Amendments Nos. 2 and 3. Visiting Kiwanians were Dr Harvey and W H Bezenah of Midland.
District Four of the Michigan State Chiropractic Society met at Hotel Doherty Sunday with a 2:00 pm chicken dinner. Dr. Blossom of Vassar gave an inspirational talk on the profession, joined by State Secretary Wm. Lucky of Lansing and Dr. Robbins of Mason. Eighty eight attendees enjoyed the meeting.
State Police report a three vehicle collision three miles west of Clare on US-10 Saturday afternoon. Raymond Calkins 38 of Rel. Farwell tried to pass Olivier Hammond 48 of Royal Oak and struck Mamie Orvis 27 of Farwell oncoming from the opposite direction. Damages totaled 400 100 and 50 dollars respectively. Calkins cited for improper passing without assured clear distance.
In a county wide effort the Valley Trails Council mobilizes over 4000 Scouts and leaders to canvass a five county area on Saturday November 1 assigning liberty bell door hangers to remind about voting. Local troops 125 and 120 plus Cub Pack 8125 operate in Clare and nearby areas under Scout Masters Rodabaugh Burdo Breen with participation from Harrison Parnell and Lake George troops. Clare Kiwanis supports with six cars and drivers. Harrison Kiwanis adds four cars. County campaign chairman is Atty Robert Campbell of Clare.
Clare community leaders invite farmers and citizens to the Chamber of Commerce Farmer’s Night at Hotel Doherty. The event features President Jennings Archambault and a program of toasts, music, and remarks by Dale McIntyre, a WJR public service director and WWII veteran.
Corkey's Lunch will open Wednesday in the Paul Mance Building after moving across West Fourth Street. The modern restaurant will offer counter service and a dining room with tables. Harold Puessey, proprietor, says new equipment includes a kitchen range and French fryer with a soda fountain. Open to the public on Wednesday, November 5.
St Cecilia’s School plans a patriotic display themed A Day At St Cecilia’s with class displays from pre school through eighth grade. Visitors will be invited to an open house later and a Book Fair will run during American Education Week.
The Clare Study Club will meet Tuesday evening November 4th. Guest speaker Carol Gibny a student at C.M.C.E. will discuss her trip to Europe.
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