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Newspaper
Clare Sentinel
Location
Clare, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Sep 05, 1941
Page
11
Train times listed for Ann Arbor and Pere Marquette lines. Local lodge meetings of K of P and Pythian Sisters. Latter Day Saints pastor's schedule with Sunday services at Farwell and Glare. Social, church, and club events plus weekend visits and obituaries. Bridge club results and prize winners noted.
Pastor Mrs Mary E House of Rosebush residence lists Sunday School at 10 Morning worship at 11 Young Peoples meeting at 7 preaching at 8 Prayer Meeting Wednesdays at 7 30 and Bible Study Fridays at 8 Local church phone 26 F13 indicates contact details
Methodist church notes report Sunday worship at noon and a 10 46 morning session led by John H Hall D D. The piece lists numerous weekend visitors and gatherings including family visits from Battle Creek Lesten Gilmore and Detroit with many local hosts and a large reunion at Mrs Lillie Clark s home.
Old Farwellites enjoyed Labor Day reunions with greetings and smiles. A tablet unveiling stood out among events. Next week's Sentinel will feature a full story and pictures. The Ladies Library Association opens the new year with a 3:00 PM Friday meeting at the library. all members should attend.
Labor Day drew many visitors from surrounding towns to Farwell as residents hosted outings and communities enjoyed a holiday gathering.
School opened Tuesday afternoon with all teachers present and ready for work. Many changes have been made during the summer vacation, all tending for the betterment of the pupils.
Mrs John Carpenter died at the family home on Labor Day morning after months of illness. She passed away five years to the day after her husband was buried, in a quiet family observance.
Dean Tyndall came Sunday to spend Labor Day with Lewie Robbins.
Mr. and Mrs. Chas Stinchcombe of Mt. Pleasant attended the unveiling ceremony on Sunday afternoon.
Former Supt. R. F. Tyndall and his wife along with Joan and Dean attended a Sunday tablet unveiling ceremony.
Mrs Ina Hayward Bellows of Lansing and her mother Mrs W Hayward of Alma attended the Auld Lang Syne banquet and party Saturday night.
Midland Chapter O E S holds a special service on Wednesday evening September 10 inviting all district chapters. Members of Alice L Seeley chapter may call Worthy Matron Leah Wiggins to arrange attendance.
Clare County Red Cross Chapter holds a regular meeting at the Harrison Library Friday September 5 at 8:00 p.m. Farwell Ladies Library Association meets at the library Friday September 5 at 3:00 p.m. Alice S Seeley Chapter OES schedules a regular meeting Friday September 12 in Harrison.
William Lowery of Farwell returned home to find his brother in law James Crossen a niece Mrs Jane Burgess and a friend Mrs Marie Almindinger from Owosso sharing supper on Wednesday night August 27. They enjoyed a pleasant visit and left for Owosso Thursday. Labor Day callers included Fabian Hinkle Adam Oliver the Blyn Tice Caro Morton BR Tice Melissa Lorrance and her son Alva. Lowery invites them to call again.
Rev. Dr. Edwin J. van Ettéen, pastor of Calvary Episcopal Church in Pittsburgh, delivers the inaugural sermon for KDEA's Church of the Air station marking a new radio preaching series.
Mrs. John G. Carpenter a pioneer resident died at the Farwell area farm home. Born Jane Marie Stover in Ontario Canada on February 9 1862 she married John Carpenter in 1886 and came to Farwell in 1892. Survived by son Wilmot daughter Elia Ontario brother John Stover and many relatives. Funeral held at 2 o clock Wednesday with Dr John H Hall officiating and burial in Surrey township cemetery Farwell.
Labor Day activities featured a bustling park with crowded midway stands and plentiful farm exhibits including prize potatoes corn and fruits. Notable displays included antiques and Roy Nixon wood carvings while locals such as Dan Lockwood and Abe Lincoln themed items drew interest. Many visitors from Lansing Coleman Clare Midland and Detroit toured the fair with the Bayliss tale of Bill Palmer returning after fifty six years and Mary Ann Bayliss’ memory noted.
H. A. Cone of Pontiac former Far well School superintendent came Saturday hoping to attend the Auld Lang Syne banquet but the event moved to Sunday night. Alva Moyer of Midland recalled attending the U L S party and Labor Day celebration.
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