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Newspaper
Clare Sentinel
Location
Clare, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Sep 04, 1942
Page
3
A Robert Anderson U S N gunner on the U S S Massachusetts and daughter of Luella Voige wed Muriel Knight of Lansing on Friday in Boston. Mrs Anderson works as a telephone operator at the Lansing exchange.
Miss Jeanne Henninger and Louis Clayton Reid married in a candle lit ceremony at the bride’s Hamilton home. The couple, attended by family and with Mayor James Garfield Stewart among guests, plan to reside in Cincinnati after a two week honeymoon in northern Michigan.
The Elm Grove Extension Group held its annual picnic at Clare Tourist Park on Wednesday August 26. About forty members spouses and children gathered for noon dinner with frankforts chicken and sides then enjoyed ice cream and strawberries and outdoor games. A second ice cream serving occurred at 4 00 pm before group photos and plans for next year.
Mr and Mrs Ray Hales marked their silver wedding anniversary at the home in Vernon township on Sunday August 30 Their eight children two grandchildren and multiple relatives attended The hosts received silverware from the children and dishes from the parents and siblings A three tiered wedding cake baked by daughter Mrs Francis Bowers accompanied a chicken dinner enjoyed by all
The Primary Department party of the Methodist Sunday School met in church parlors on Tuesday afternoon with twenty four children present. Morrel G. Clute led the losing side as host while prize winners included Lewis Richmond Evelyn Artibee Carol Ann Wieferich and Morrel Clute. Gifts were given to Morrel Clute Darlene Lear and Billie Hall as they move from Clare. Mrs Samborn distributed birthdays gifts to Morrel Clute Sandra Schultz and Darlene plus a going away gift. Refreshments followed the activities and all went home happy.
Mrs Aphia Lewis receives a letter from Leslie Shaw in the U S Signal Corps at Camp Crowder Missouri. He thanks her for ecards and letters and notes hot weather and drinking water but says he likes the camp and radio division. He describes the red clay sand and rocks of Missouri and promises to write again.
A wartime notice urges readers to buy War Bonds, promising a steady 10 percent return each pay period and framing the purchase as a way to support the war effort. It encourages everyone with any spare dollars to participate and contribute to the national aim.
Miss Margaret Alice Esson daughter of Mr and Mrs John W Esson of Flint became the bride of Don G Barber also of Flint at Kearsley Street Methodist Church Monday night. The Rev Floyd Sullivan officiated before about fifty guests.
The I O O F lodge met Monday evening with Ed Mussell, Noble Grand, in charge. After the opening routine two candidates were balloted upon. Initiation is set for Monday evening September 14. There will be no lodge meeting next Monday due to the holiday.
Twenty seven Rebekahs met in lodge rooms for the first fall meeting. Mrs Margaret Irwin called the session to order. Mrs Fannie Schultz and Mrs Elizabeth McIntosh spoke on Blood Donors Club work and August transvisions at the local hospital. Effie Harvey was named to Clare County Public Health Association. The August-September birthday party was moved to September 10 at Mrs Treva Sparbels home.
The text explains cork value requires trees aged at least 30 years for production. Transplanting saplings is discouraged and direct seeding is advised to gain production in time. First bark stripping occurs around 20 years, yielding low value masculage. after 9 more years, commercial bark appears with subsequent stripings producing marketable cork.
The annual flower show featured a royal crown and corsage of orchids, song and dance numbers, and a prize presentation. Mrs. Kaiser earned the grand prize, a Virginia Juniper Tree, which was planted in the city park by the mayor with city committee oversight. Judges were Mrs. Madge B. Lamb and Mrs. Allen Graham, with numerous rosettes and prizes awarded for varieties from mixed bouquets to table centerpieces and patriotic arrangements.
The Paxton Reunion gathered Sunday at Island Park Mt Pleasant with fifty seven attendees from St Johns Ovid Lansing Flint Saginaw Gladwin Coleman Beaverton and Clare. Mrs L J Paxton, recently ill, was the oldest member present at eighty three years. Donna Paxton of Flint, ten months old, was the youngest.
The twenty second Orvis reunion gathered at Kleinhardt grove on Sunday August 23 with over 150 attendees. William Orvis was the oldest present and the Badgley daughter the youngest. In the year there were three deaths one birth and four marriages. A pot luck dinner with ice cream and cake followed. Relatives arrived from Coleman Saginaw Flint Pontiac Detroit Battle Creek Owosso Lansing Mt Pleasant and Marion. Despite a chilly breeze the mood stayed high.
A historical note recalls Christopher Columbus visiting Ireland in 1492 before crossing the Atlantic to investigate reports that St. Brendan had sailed the big pond. The Genoese navigator’s route included an Irish stopover amid his Atlantic voyage.
Government war program seeks stenographers and typists for civilian service in Washington. Open to young women eighteen by October 1 and older applicants. positions start at 1440 dollars yearly with potential advancement to secretarial roles. Examinations held regularly with prompt eligibility notes and temporary living arrangements provided.
The Civil Service Commission announced a campaign to recruit civilian instructors for Army Air Forces Technical schools and Navy Aviation Service schools. Student instructors earn 1620 dollars yearly, junior instructors 2000 dollars. Training covers radio operation, engineering, aircraft mechanics, or shop work with rapid promotion after 3 to 6 months. Applicants must be 20 or older with varied experience or training. no written test required. Applications open until needs are met, filed with the Civil Service Board secretary at Chanute Field Illinois.
Grand Rapids District Air Corps Recruiting Office announces college students can enlist as Aviation Cadets and finish their courses. High school graduates may join and pursue college plans with proof of enrollment. Inquiries available at Armory Building Michigan and Ionia Grand Rapids office, open 8 15 a m to 5 00 p m daily except Sunday.
The report notes that inflating each of the new naval dirigibles requires 6,500,000 feet of helium, underscoring a substantial supply need for the airships.
Mrs Lilian McGinnis and William Pontious visited Big Rapids on Tuesday. Families from Lansing Saginaw Detroit Alma and Chelsea share visits and weekend trips with relatives in the area. A hospital appendicitis operation and service members in England and Fort Custer are noted along with Red Cross activities and a long absent reunion with Florence Hutchins.
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