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Newspaper
Clare Sentinel
Location
Clare, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Sep 13, 1946
Page
1
Price controls have been lifted on numerous food commodities including fresh fruits vegetables and canned goods. Milk and several major items remain in short supply and subject to revision. Affected items cover apples citrus beans lettuce carrots and many other produce and processed foods with short supply considerations noted for flour and baked goods.
Van's Furniture and Upholstering Shop at 515 West Fifth Street extends display space to forty by twenty one feet with a forty foot street frontage. The enlarged showroom features a glass front and bright lighting, as Clarence Van notes orders reach New Jersey and Florida as shipments increase nationwide.
All ladies interested in bowling are invited to gather in the Doherty Hotel banquet room at 8:00 this Monday evening. The meeting aims to organize the ladies bowling group and plan upcoming activities.
The Clare P T A will hold its first meeting of the school year Monday evening September 16 in the home economics room. G L Norcross of Kalamazoo will speak and the program includes special music.
Arthur L. Thorp, resident of Lake, was found dead Sunday in his automobile in a ditch along Weidman road. Coroner R. A. Northway ruled death from carbon monoxide fumes while the motor ran. Tracks around the car suggested he exited then returned to wait for help, indicating he may have fallen asleep and inhaled the gas.
Two Clare women claimed golf championships at Bay City Country Club and Rolling Greens in Saginaw respectively. Mrs J Heschman formerly Jane Davy of Clare now Bay City posted the season title, while Mrs H Sergeant, ex Clare resident now in Saginaw, won at Rolling Greens.
Clare County Red Cross members receive a certificate from the British Red Cross Society and Order of St. John. The token of appreciation was presented to Mrs Herbert Randall production chairman, signed by Her Royal Highness the Duchess of Gloucester, president of the Central Hospital Supply Service.
Clare Kiwanis Club opens its autumn civic program at the Hotel Doherty meeting with President Austin Bates in charge Tim Cotter outlined publicity aims and highlighted a decade of club achievements including funding for hospital programs school athletic field lighting recreation and eye care efforts for children.
The Clare Bowling Alleys reopen for the season with men’s league starting next Monday and a two week deer hunting recess. Schedules show City League Monday and others through Friday with 7 and 9 pm starts. Alleys open daily 2 pm to 11:30 pm with redecorated facilities and inviting atmosphere.
A baby clinic will be held at Clare City Hall on Wednesday September 18 from 9 00 to 11 30 A M Immunizations for smallpox and diphtheria will be provided at no charge to mothers These events help keep babies healthy and the Health Department seeks cooperation.
Keith Tanner director of organization for the Michigan Farm Bureau spoke at the Rotary Club noon meeting guest of Leo Russell. He discussed the farmer's role in the national economy and emphasized American agriculture's wartime and postwar food production duties. Rotary plans for a Model Air Show and speed meet at the high school field were announced for September 15 at 1 pm.
After a short deliberation the jury found Franklin Schaaf not guilty of malicious destruction of property in circuit court. The trial before Judge Ray Hart occurred Monday and Tuesday with several defense witnesses.
Michigan Social Welfare Commission approves 18 percent food and 15 percent clothing increases for Old Age Assistance Aid to the Blind and Aid to Dependent Children. About 30 000 of 89 000 recipients at the state maximum of 40 dollars monthly will not see full gains. DC cases rise to 70 dollars for mother and child. Clare County budgets adjust. recipients not yet paid by November should contact Clare County Bureau of Social Aid Harrison Michigan.
The Clare Country Club hosts a multi flight championship as of September 1 with rounds in First Second and Championship flights. Ithaca's Gratiot Country Club led by Coach Hi Becker defeated Clare 18 to 9 in a late August match. McLoughlin 77 and Stafford 78 paced Ithaca while Fr Sruba led Clare with 79. The tournament runs through September 22 with several match results and defaults noted.
Louis Abel died in Farwell Michigan after a stroke while visiting his sister Mrs. Anna Streib during Labor Day week. He was born November 20 1878 in Germany and died September 4 1946 aged 67 years 9 months 15 days. He leaves three sisters and two brothers. Funeral services were held at Mil ter's Funeral Home Farwell with Rev. Chas B Hahn officiating and burial in Surrey Township Cemetery.
A newly forming VFW Auxiliary, linked with Pettit Kapplinger Post 5738, invites mothers wives daughters and sisters of overseas veterans to a public installation at Clare city hall at 8:00 pm Tuesday September 24. Light refreshments and dancing follow and the public is welcome.
Officials stress that a safety campaign requires cooperation from drivers and pedestrians alike. The message urges careful walking and attentive driving to prevent accidents and save lives.
The Congregational Church resumes services Sunday September 15 at 10 30 a m with Rev Geo Lomas of Frankfort conducting and candidating for the pulpit. Sunday school reopens after summer recess with a brief business meeting afterward. Classes for children and youth reorganized and sessions begin at 11 30 a m. All neutrally affiliated adults invited to attend.
Clare Public School reports higher total enrollment this term. Elementary grades 406 students with late enrollments. last year 414. High school 230, up from 216. Rural HS students 90 versus 77. Kindergarten split into morning and afternoon groups. first grade 57. First homerooms held and Student Council reps elected. Visual education starts with a Safety Patrol film.
David Bailey aged seventy nine died September 1 at 10 pm at his daughter Mrs Henry Austin's home south of Temple from a cerebral hemorrhage. Born in Fulton county Ohio December 30 1866 he lived there until adulthood. He married Anne Smith in Indiana fifty two years ago and moved to Michigan in 1914 settling at Temple aside from ten years in Pontiac. Surviving are one daughter, four sons Harvey Fred David Archie, a brother Peter in Indiana, twelve grandchildren and four great grandchildren. Funeral at Nazarené Church Temple September 4 conducted by Rev Roy J Bagtman. Burial Oak Hill Cemetery Pontiac. The body lay in Fosnaught Chapel Marion until one hour before service.
Reunion of teachers and pupils from Hardwood school will be held on Sunday September 15 at the Hardwood school house District No 6 fed they township. Potluck dinner. Abte ko BSecretary.
Clare Rotary Club presents the first model airplane show and speed meet at the school athletic field next Sunday September 15. Thirty five planes from Clare and nearby cities will compete for two hundred dollars in prizes with demonstrations of stunt flying and contests for three flight attempts. Entries open to Michigan contestants with no admission charge.
Clare Baptist Church announces a series of revival meetings led by Rev. Wayne Buchanan of Damia Indiana. The schedule runs September 15 to 27 with daily services and participation from local churches. The pastor invites the Clare community to attend and pray for revival.
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