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Newspaper
Clare Sentinel
Location
Clare, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Sep 16, 1949
Page
14
A local businessman was seen painting the roof of his car in the rain last week, challenging the idea that rain prevents repairs and sun negates the need for upkeep. The quirky scene drew onlookers and sparked discussion about weather and maintenance.
The Clare Chamber of Commerce completes a membership drive with 118 enrollees, including five new gentlemen members. The entrance sign to the tourist park has been repainted to attract visitors, as tourism remains a major Michigan industry.
Ernest P. Davis of the Automobile Club of Michigan says two key programs will restart to prevent child injuries near schools. The patrols and teacher materials will reach 300 Michigan cities with 9 000 poster copies and accompanying lesson units, boosting safety as 450 000 patrol members protect 8 million children nationwide.
Thursday results list Wally's Ball as top with 8 2 record. Teams Loomis Welders DeMolay and Schaeffer's Dairy each 2 1, Bryant's Sport Shop Hendrie's Market Clare Auto Parts all 1 2. High series by W Strahota 558 Musser 533 McCluskey 526. High games Hendrie 231 Wisler 214 McCluskey 214.
Friday results show W L Dover 48 over Clare Mfg Co 48 with Wallys Tackle at 42. North Bradley 3 2 2 Thayers Dairy 1 2 Houghton Drug 1 12 Brown & Bruckart 00 8. High Series Murphy 669. Doll 216 and W Kubat 213 lead pin totals.
North Bradley 438. Hill Top 430. Kiwanis No. 182.1. Clare Mig. Co. 2 1 2. Hotel Doherty 2 221. Kiwanis No. 21 2. Rotary No. 100, 8 Corgant's Radio 6. High Series G. Cain 613, J. Grove 564, G. Wisler 549. High Games G. Cain 234, R. Chap man 215, J. Whitmore 213.
In the Ladies League on Tuesday September 13 Marble's Collision sits at 4 3 0 while Grove Brothers stand 8 2 2 and Clare Auto Parts at 1 14 2. High series by K Sheredy 523 P Hartshorn 441 and D Colosky 437. High games KK Sherety 188 L Hales 175 P Hartshorn 173.
A Michigan State College textiles instructor advises stout women to favor easy fit and soft lines over tight belts. She notes waist blousing and gathered waists flatter figures, and warns tight fits reveal bulges and distort proportions.
Mrs. Theodore Hoetsch and others representing St. Cecilia's National Council of Catholic Women attended the opening day of the Diocesan Congress in Grand Rapids. Friday sessions featured panel discussions at Civic Auditorium and a luncheon at Pantlind Hotel. Several attendees also attended the Mt. Pleasant Deanery quarterly meeting in Remus on September 13.
The Mount Washington cog railway, completed in 1869 as the world’s first of its kind, challenged contemporary experts who claimed feasibility was out of reach. A carriage had existed and a road reached the summit, and by 1899 an early motorist made the first ascent signaling rapid progress toward motorized access.
A Shriners emblem features a quarter carat diamond set in palladium at the crescent center, with five tiny gems spark forming the sword handle. The familiar crescent and scimitar fraternal symbol is enhanced by this new adornment.
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