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Newspaper
Clare Sentinel
Location
Clare, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Sep 05, 1941
Page
1
The Citizens State Bank in Clare completed major interior renovations including walnut walls, director’s rooms, expanded lobby with new walnut counters and four wicket positions. The bank, with assets near 1.5 million dollars, invites patrons to visit during a formal opening pending minor details.
Central Motor Sales plans a 60 by 66 foot fireproof body bumping and paint shop east of its East Fourth Street showroom. The project, tied to increased used car space and a firewall to protect storage, aims for completion within 30 days. The firm, organized in 1935, has averaged 100 new vehicles yearly and recently boasts top Dodge truck sales in its region. Jay Hendrie and Jesse Lamphere will push to beat last year’s sales after new 1942 Plymouth and Dodge models arrive.
The Congregational church and Sunday School reopen next Sunday with a 10 15 a m worship service and 11 30 a m church school. Other departments start per schedule. Sacrament Service postponed until the first Sunday in October. Rev Albert Dawe, Pastor.
Farwell Auld Lang Syne Society marks its 22nd annual gathering at Madge B Lamb Hall on Sunday August 31 with a Sunday library event Friday night reminiscences and a church service. President E W Brown presides as members recall days past aided by Mrs Lamb on piano and James Stanley leading songs from the Golden book.
Clare residents are invited to enter exhibits Tuesday morning until noon at the Clare City Hall with silver half dollar prizes for winners. Judges award blue ribbons and prize money from 1:00 to 2:30 pm. a music hour, piano recitals, and a high school band program follow in the afternoon and evening. Admission is free. displays include bird houses and various arrangements.
Mrs John Roller of Arthur township died at her farm home after a long illness on Wednesday night at 10 30. She leaves a son Kenneth and daughter Mrs Maud Barber both at home and relatives in Indiana. Funeral services will be at the Arthur town hall Saturday at 2 00 with Rev Charles Kleinhardt officiating. Interment in Arthur township cemetery. The life story will be published next week.
The Baptist King’s Daughters met at the church Wednesday afternoon for their annual meeting. Mrs. Robert Ryan presided as president with officers reelected by acclamation. Over 100 people aided last year and average attendance was fifteen across thirty six meetings.
About twenty members of the Clare high school graduating class of 1935 met at the roadside park north of Clare on US 27 Sunday August 31 for their first annual reunion. Donald Gillis of Detroit was chosen President for the coming year and plans were made to hold reunions each summer. It is hoped more members will attend next year.
William G. Duncan longtime Vernon resident died at Clare County General Hospital after a December hip fall and December illness He was born April 20 1860 in Wayne Michigan and lived in Vernon township most of his life He married Sarah Jane Hobson in 188? and later Edith House survived by wife daughter Mrs Calvin Terwilliger son Lionel four grandchildren and brother John.
Mrs. Charles Gaddy of Hatton township died Thursday morning at the Northern Michigan Tuberculosis Sanatorium in Gaylord at age sixty nine. She had been ill all summer after prior hospitalization at Mt. Pleasant. The body was sent to Clare and funeral services are set for Sunday at 2 pm at Friz Funeral Parlors with Rev. Charles Kleinhardt officiating. Interment will be at Cherry Grove Cemetery. The life story will be published next week.
In Clare County Circuit Court Judge Ray Hart presided Tuesday afternoon. Louis Castellanos of Saginaw faced a rape charge, which was amended to indecent liberties to a minor and he pleaded guilty with sentencing set for next week. Walter Reurick of Detroit pleaded guilty to bastardy, with sentencing deferred until next week.
A twilight baptism at Loon Lake Wednesday evening saw three candidates Alice Foell Helen Robinett and Mrs Harry Foss baptized. Rev Floyd Galusha pastor of the First Baptist church led the ceremony before church members.
P F Geeck manager of the Farmers Independent Produce Company in Clare resigns due to ill health after sixteen years. Leo V Russell takes over as manager starting Tuesday September 2. The Co op, formed from a gas and oil venture, pays patronage dividends between 3600 and 4000 yearly with 600 members and 100000 in sales last year.
Lawrence Robinett aged 54 of Arthur township died Wednesday afternoon from a heart attack while working in a marl pit on the Russell Armentrout farm. Neighbors Verne Hains and spouse helped transport him toward home. he passed away en route. Funeral by Doherty Funeral Home Friday at 2:00 pm with Rev. Charles Kleinhardt officiating. Interment Cherry Grove cemetery.
The Walter H. Larmon Unit 128 held a regular session electing officers for 1942. Elma Clute was named president with Leta Gillespie and Betty Thilly as vice presidents, Nellie Sherwood secretary, Ruth Parent treasurer, Reva Maxwell chaplain, Blanche Walker historian, and Celina Creguer sergeant at arms. Installation is set for October first meeting. Dues for 1942 are now due.
The Congregational Ladies Guild offers a T bone steak dinner for 60 cents and a hamburger and hot dog picnic lunch at 25 cents per plate. Date is Wednesday September 10 starting at 6 00 pm. If weather permits, at Stuart Bicknell home. otherwise in the church basement.
State Police Commissioner Oscar G Olander's safe driving appeal appears to have worked as four people were injured and no deaths reported over Labor Day weekend. Incidents included three single car crashes on US 27 and US 10 near Mt Pleasant Farwell Spike Horn Bear Camp.
Five offenders were apprehended by Mt. Pleasant Post troopers in Clare County on Tuesday morning. Douglas Colburn of Midland pled guilty to operating under the influence and paid 53.85, with option of 60 days jail. four others also pleaded guilty, some choosing jail time. Licenses were revoked in all four cases. George Craig of Clare was later jailed for a year for drunk driving after a hearing in Farwell.
John A. Shafer, infant son of Mr and Mrs Charles F Shafer, was born August 26 1941 and died August 29 1941 at Mt Pleasant General Hospital He is buried in Surrey township cemetery Farwell The family poem notes the loss and the sorrow of loved ones as a sorrowful goodbye
Clare County wraps a week of gala events and the fifty fifth annual fair with ideal weather and record attendance. Exhibits, a busy midway, and spectacular fireworks highlight the celebration while merchants advertise on the fairgrounds fence. The Sentinel will publish the secretary's financials and further notes in a subsequent column.
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