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Newspaper
Clare Sentinel
Location
Clare, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Sep 04, 1942
Page
11
Ann Arbor and Pere Marquette train times listed alongside church group meetings and local social notices. Residents including R B McGuire and Leo Joslin appear with moves, hires, and visits to Clare, Farwell, Mt Pleasant, and Harrison amid church services and community events.
The Church of God lists Pastor Mrs. Mary E. House with the Hosebush residence and phone 26-F13. Sunday includes Sunday School at 10:60, Morning worship at 12:00, Young People's meeting at 1:00, and Preaching Service at 8:00. Midweek Prayer Meetings occur each Wednesday at 7:30.
John H. Hall DB minister notes a 10 45 church school session led by Louis Finch, with worship at noon each Sunday. He invites all to greet old friends returning home, celebrating together and observing safe driving on Monday to prevent accidents, guarding human life.
James Edward Abbott, weighs five pounds fifteen ounces, born August 15 to Mr and Mrs John Abbott of Greenville Illinois. Mrs Abbott is formerly Florence Stanley.
Congratulations go to Basil and Lola Hichorn on the birth of their first child Robert Gerald born August 25 at the Coffell grandparents’ home. Mrs. Hichorn is formerly Lola Coffell. Birthday Gang Surprise folks gathered August 31 at Mrs. Horton’s home to honor her with a wall mirror and a bouquet of dahlias. Ice cream and iced tea were served despite heat with attendees listed.
Sheriff Amble suspended a fifteen day sentence given to John Perkins after checking his home and finding all but two dogs moved outside Farwell village limits. The violation stemmed from Ordinance No. 41 restricting more than two dogs per property. The Sentinel notes unsigned tips from Farwell correspondents and invites signed news. Local residents and visitors are listed visiting and traveling in the area.
A vintage ad notes SQUADINE SPRAY for dor pests and sarcoptic mange with odor control claims. It promotes Anderson's Drug Store as the point of sale and suggests using the product for dogs and pets.
A surprise party was held Saturday evening to honor Mrs John Bower on her birthday. Guests included Mr and Mrs Don Lloyd and family of Lake, Mr and Mrs Frank Nestle, Mr and Mrs H Brown of Grant, Mr and Mrs Hart Town and family, and Elmer Godwin with Merceil Blevens of Farwell. The evening featured visiting and card playing and Mrs Bower received lovely gifts.
Mrs Helen Kidd receives a letter from former Home Ec teacher Louise Shepherd announcing her August 9 1941 marriage to Keith Decker at the Methodist church in Mt Vernon Washington. They traveled to Lake Louise Canada and toured British Columbia before a Camp Biliot San Diego stay.
Final arrangements set for Farwell opening on Tuesday September 8 at 1 00 pm. Students enroll Tuesday afternoon and begin regular classes Wednesday with 9 55 am start and 12 15 pm noon hour. Faculty listed includes Mick Grasman Peterson Sneary Pesick and others with grades and subjects. Books go on sale September 4 and 5 for non residents and resident students alike.
Descendants of Mrs. H. Krueger meet at Beck home east of Ithaca on August 26 with twenty three attendees including nine grandchildren and ten great grandchildren. O. G. Beck elected president and Mrs. Charles Beck secretary treasurer. No injuries or births reported. Next reunion planned with Eugene Davis family in Portland.
Friends and relatives recount Pa Trumble’s eighty ninth birthday August 31 in North Arthur and at home. Four generations gathered at granddaughter Russell Davis’s home on Sunday. Cards gifts and visits followed a birthday chicken dinner and ice cream treat. Alma Perry Mary Perry and others send well wishes. The note ends with a scrap drive reminder at Clare City Park September 4 and 5.
Three taps and a pause signaled the Farwell alert as volunteers rushed to posts with wardens and police coordinating from the town hall. Districts split by Michigan avenue activated wardens, fire and auxiliary units, under Civil Defense oversight, praising prompt, organized response and planning for a safer community.
Corporal Arthur Town and Miss Opal Kenyon were married on Saturday August 22 at Fort Benning Georgia. Town plans to return to California on furlough next month. he is a Farwell Agricultural School graduate and serves in the military. The bride, a Grace Hospital trained nurse from Detroit, has worked at Beyers Hospital in Ypsilanti. she will continue nursing.
Ila Faye Rawson, youngest daughter of Mrs. Frank Rawson, is appointed Assistant Postmaster at Farwell following Agnes Bursick’s resignation after seven years in the role. Rawson has been Surrey High School’s office girl for three years and is praised by Postmaster Jennie Bingham as a fine, caliber choice.
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