Michigan Bell seeks 10 million rate increase hearing slated
The Michigan Public Service Commission plans an October hearing on Michigan Bell Telephone’s petition for a 10.4 million general rate increase the first in 21 years. President Thomas N. Lacy cited earnings decline with intrastate return dropping from 5.5 to 2.8 cents, arguing the return is unjustly low despite rising investment and revenues.
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Michigan Public Service Commission
Michigan Bell Telephone Company
Thomas N. Lacy
Ingham
Michigan Bnll
Well Baby Chest X-Ray Clinics In Clare County
The well baby clinic will be held at Clare County Health Department offices in Clare City Hall on Wednesday September 17 from 9 30 to 11 30 a m. Immunizations for diphtheria and whooping cough and smallpox vaccines are offered. The health office closes during the Clare County Fair September 10 13 as nurse Erma McDowell and clerk John Robson assist with the free chest x ray clinic there.
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Clare County Health Department
Clare City Hall
County Health Dept
Clare County
County Wealth
Erma McDowell
John Robson
Extension Club Meeting in Clare Tonight
An organizers meeting for an Extension Club will be held at 8:00 PM this Friday September 12 at Mrs G G Borns home 108 Hast State St. All interested in lessons from Michigan State College specialists are invited to attend.
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G. G. Born
Hast
State St
Michigan State College
Mrs. Albert Hanner Dies at Farwell Home
Sarah Ann Hanner passed away at her Farwell home on September 3 1947 at age 75. She was born in Coles County Illinois in 1871 and married Albert Hainer in 1891. Survived by husband nine children 84 grandchildren and 20 great grandchildren. Funeral at Thurston Funeral Home Sunday officiated by Rev Chas Kleinhardt. Burial Surrey Township Cemetery.
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Sarah Ann Hanner
Farwell
Coles County
Illinois
Miles Sutton
Albert Hainer
Oakland
Pearl
Logan Reed
Catlin
Ilinois
Robert
Midland
Norman Ferriss
Harrow
Canada
Irene Root
Ralph Brown
Harrison
Harley Coats
Gladwin
Howard
Lyde Hanner
Jesse O'Neil
Raub
Indiana
Harold Reed
Danville
Winois
Ivyan Ferriss
Fred Kreuger
Ferman Tremblay
Tisuville
Thurston
A&t
Chas, Kleinhardt
Surrey Township
Clare Common Council Proceedings August 18 1947
Clare Mich August 18 1947 regular meeting notes roll call minutes approval permits and bids for truck street lighting and bills read and referred to finance committee list of vendors and items paid adjournment by Mayor Randall and City Clerk McKinnon
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Clare
Mich
City of
Randall
Fleming
Fullerton
Hanley
Lehr
Manee
Johnson
M. Coryell
Pullerton
Sumers Power Co
Yeas
Ald
Fleming, Fullerton
Nays
Weekend Traffic Accidents Prompt Small Town Police Report
City police record four traffic incidents in the past weekend. Henry Wiseman of Ithaca faced reckless driving charges after a Sunday arrest, with bond set at 15 dollars. Multiple collisions near Clare involved local residents including Laurie Woodward and Dewitt Cupp, causing vehicle and trailer damage. A prowler, Bernard Stevenson of Nobleville Indiana, was jailed overnight for drunk and disorderly conduct. Edward Joslin of Clare pleaded guilty to assault and battery, receiving probation.
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Henry Wiseman
Ithaca
Sam Wilkinson
U. S. Navy
Thomas L. Neft
Rosebush
Laurie Woodward
Clare
Neff
Woodward
Jane Woodward
B. J. Sanford
Wood‘ward
Clyde W. Bell
McEwan St
Plymouth
Traffc Lane
Dewitt Cupp
Albion
Bell
Harry Bedford
Flint
Wise Township
Gilbert Waddington
Chevrolet
West State Street
Bernard Stevenson
Nobleville
Indiana
Wm. B. Dunlop
Edward Joslin
Wilkinson
Special Music Night at Baptist Church September 14
Sunday evening at 7 45 o'clock the Baptist Church hosts a special musical night with vocal and instrumental numbers. Quartets trios duets solos and various instrumental pieces plus readings and a closing message. All are welcome to bring friends for an evening of singing under Pastor Bim Redman.
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the Baptist Church
Pastor Bim
Redman
Card of Thanks for Marjory’s Friends and Family
Words express gratitude to friends for flowers money cards and letters. Thanks to hospital staff and named individuals for comforting words from Kenneth and Kay Daniels Mrs Merl Goddenow and relatives.
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Marjory
Mr. Doherty
Réve
Ernest Burk
Chas
Eileinhardt
Kenneth and
Kay
Daniels Mi
Merl Goddenow
Carl Horn Addresses Rotary and Kiwanis Clubs
Carl Horn executive assistant to the Dean of Students at Michigan State College spoke before Clare's Rotary and Kiwanis clubs Wednesday. Austin F. Bates introduced him, recounting a summer educational tour with business leaders. Horn discussed human relations education and preparing youth for jobs in an industrial age.
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Carl Horn
Michigan State College
Rotary Club
Kiwanis Club
Horn
Clare
Austin F. Bates
America
Detroit
Chicago
Washington
Clara Titus Wins 1947 Clare Country Club Handicap
Mrs. Clara Titus captured the 1947 Handicap Tournament at Clare Country Club defeating Mrs. Audrey Bicknell 2-up in the finals after edging through rounds against Sarah Schaeffer Velma Damoth and Ann Olson. Bicknell beat Dorothy Thompson Jo Collins and Jo Anderson to reach the final.
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Clara Titus
Clare Country Club
Audrey Bicknell
Titus
Sarah Schaeffer
Velma Damoth
Ann Olson
Bicknell
Dorothy Thompson
Jo Collins
Jo Anderson
Grace Frey
Louise Hales
Blanche Stoll
Lucile Haley
Rosier
Plan to Investigate Supersonic Speeds
CHICAGO army air forces announced a new high speed aircraft project to study flight faster than sound. Col. Philip B. Klein said the secret plane may feature swept back wings and be tailless or semi tailless. The XS-1 rocket plane now demonstrates transonic data from a B 29 mothership. Dr J M Zucrow warned cooling and controls must be solved before manned rocket ships beyond gravity pull. A multi step rocket design could use existing materials and fuels.
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Chicago
Army
Army Air Forces
Philip B. Klein
American Society of Mechanical Engineers
Klein
Ra.f
J. M. Zucrow
Purdue University
Woman Finds Envelope of Cash in Auction Soot Remover Cans
Seattle Mrs Lillian Tréné Nelson a boardinghouse keeper ended up with 7720 dollars in twenty dollar bills found inside two soot remover cans bought at an estate auction held by a bank. The bank obtained a restraining order to determine if the money belongs to the estate or to her.
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Seattle
Lillian -Trené Nelson
Nelson
Mrs. K. Daniels Passes After Tragic Burns Death
In memoriam for Margery H. Daniels who died from burns shortly after daughter Kay Lorraine’s birth on August 27 1947. Poem reflects grief and faith as Mrs Daniels is remembered by Mr and Mrs Dale Travis.
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Margery H. Daniels
Kay Lorraine
Dale Travis
Sentinel Coming Events column seeks updates on meetings
The Sentinel requests reader input on changes or cancellations to upcoming events listed in the Coming Events column. If a meeting is no longer held or details have changed, inform the paper to keep the column accurate and useful.
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Sentinel
Hardwood School Reunion Held Sunday at Ardwood School
A Hardwood school reunion is planned for Sunday September 1 at the Ardwood schoolhouse. Arthur township hosts a pot luck dinner with attendees encouraged to bring dishes.
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She Hardwood
Ardwood
Arthur Township
Bobe Boxetary
Special Services at Church of God Sunday Sept 14
Rev Glenn Stewart of Lansing will paint oils during the morning service at the Church of God and award the largest group attendee with the finished 24 by 18 inch painting. Rev Noble Davis brings the evening message on The Christian Way of Transforming the World. Mrs Stewart and daughter to provide special music.
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Glenn Stewart
Lansing
Church of God
Noble Davis
Stewart
John Bunyan
Zenobia Chapter O E S Holds Sept 18 Special Meeting
Zenobia Chapter No 129 will hold a special meeting Thursday Sept 18 at 8 00 pm for initiation a gift to The Villa and awarding of the pillow cases A good attendance is desired.
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Zenobia Chapter No
Blacksmith Reopens Vernon Hill Shop in Clare
George Bryant announces the reopening of his Vernon Hill blacksmith shop in Clare for repair work and continues his baby chick business at the same location.
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Vernon Hill
George Bryant
Clare
What Makes the Hair Stand on End
The article explains hair roots and tiny muscles raise hair when cold, fear, or anger trigger contractions. It notes prehistoric humans and animals share this reflex, averages 120,000 hairs, and daily shedding of 50 to 100 hairs. Head hair lasts about four years while eyelashes live rarely beyond five months.
Central Michigan League Sunday Baseball Schedule
Sunday slate lists Coleman at R C C Shepherd at Sanford Farwell at Bear City Gladwin at Seaton Remus at Harrison Rosebush at Blanchard for the Central Michigan League games.
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Coleman
R.C.C. Shepherd
Sanford
Farwell
Bear City
Gladwin
Seaton
Remus
Harrison
Rosebush
Blanchard
Sealed bids sought for Garfield Township Hall work
Sealed bids requested for carpentry and painting at Garfield Township Hall Lake Michigan. Projects include installing double doors painting two windows five doors repainting crosswise truss rods lengthwise one cement slab 8 by 6 feet repairing windows and painting. Bids opened September 16 1947 building committee may reject any or all bids. See Co L McKenzie Roy Cook Glen Amy.
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Garfield Township Hall
Lake, Michigan
Co. L. McKenzie
Roy Cook
Glen Amy
Gratitude for Sympathy After Bereavement
The Hanner family thanks friends and neighbors for flowers and expressions of sympathy. Special thanks to Rev. Chas. Kleinhardt for comfort, to Mr. and Mrs. Jas A. Stanley and Mrs. Mae Carpenter for music, and to Mr. Thurston for his service. Albert Hanner and family.
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Chas. Kleinhardt
Jas A. Stanley
Mae Carpenter
Thurston
Appreciation note from Norene Hutchinson
Norene Hutchinson thanks all who sent flowers cards and gifts during illness. She also thanks Dr. McArthur the nursing staff and for the prayers offered on her behalf in the hospital.
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Dr. McArthur
Norene Hutchinson
Children’s clothing sale at Methodist church event
A sale of used children’s clothing and shoes for school wear and weekend needs is planned at the Methodist Church. The event runs Friday and Saturday, September 26 and 27, from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Proceeds support church activities.
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Methodist Church
Classified Liners for Sale and Wanted Ads
Classified items include a Majestic radio phono combination priced cheap at 502 Fourth Clare. A home laundry is wanted behind St with contact 576k and 402 B. BOER
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Majestic Radio-Phonograph Combination
Clare
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James B. Clow
PMRR
Badger Meter Co
Harold Fleming
Rex Robinette
Wm. H. Bicknell Co
Guy, Mercer Lunch
McGuire Bros
W. B. Dunlop
Wm. Campbell
Doyle
Kelsey Hardware Seiter Brothers
Art Damoth Insurance
John Lamb Harvey Hartshorn
Robert Douglas Willard Ireland
Wilbur Ireland, Jr
Jerome Stine
R. Coa
Dack Bouchey
Chiff Roberts
Clarence Ramey
Harry Nowlen
Jack Bouchey
Barry Nowlen
Clifton Bouchey
Fred Parrish
Leo Joslin
James Joslin
Alfred
Ramon Clarenca Ramey
George Wilcox
Harry, Nowlen
Clift Roberts
Clint Bouchey
WeRandall
McKinnon
Baptist Church
Ganss
THE
Citizens State Bank
Clare, Michigan
WM. H. Bicknell
Member
Federal Reserve System
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
K. Daniels
Zenobia Chapter
O.E.S
Central Michigan League
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