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Newspaper
Clare Sentinel
Location
Clare, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Sep 17, 1948
Page
4
The Eberhart reunion took place on September 5 at Wison State Park in Harrison with 43 attendees from Glare Beaverton Lake City and Langing. Families enjoyed a picnic dinner and an afternoon of visiting and swimming. Next year’s reunion to be held at the same park on the second Sunday in August.
Mrs. Mary Guy returned home from Saginaw with son Morris who then attended Scout camp. Numerous relatives hosted Lavish Labor Day reunions and weekend visits across Lansing Bear Lake Mackinac Island and Detroit as families gathered for holidays and schooling notes.
The Hardwood School reunion will be at the school house on September 19. Former teachers and pupils are invited to attend and bring own table service for a pot luck lunch at noon. Josie Allen, Secretary.
Veterans Administration contact will visit the West Branch MUCC office at Houghton and Third Streets on Friday September 24 from 12 30 p m to 2 30 p m. Local veterans can meet the official to discuss benefits and requests for assistance.
Mrs. Gorothy Allen thanks all her friends for the lovely birthday cards she received.
An alert offers free pick up and delivery with contact listed as Phone 34 Clore. The notice mentions Bond Boz Cleatera and a price code S4tt.
A sale is planned for Saturday September 18 on Maple Street. The notice provides limited details about items for rummage and sale location.
Rev. Homer Bailey, twenty one years missionary to Africa, will speak at the Church of God this Sunday during the eleven o clock service. He and Mrs. Bailey sing in the African tongue and present an African experience show with idols skins and animal images. The church extends a warm welcome to attendees.
Pvt Benjamin H Hoover of Dover Road Clare was recently selected to attend the Signal School at Fort Monmouth New Jersey marking a milestone in his military training including advanced communications instruction for service duties.
Sgt. Robert L. Bennett spent the weekend at his mother Mrs. Bertha Burke’s home and visited his brother Alonzo Bennett and family at Farwell. He returned to Rantoul, Illinois, on Sunday and will graduate this week.
Sgt. Royal Kleinhardt arrived at his parents' home with his wife and child after sixteen months in the U S Army in Korea. Following a ninety day furlough he will report to Port Sheridan Illinois for new station assignment.
Private William E. Denton of Clare, assigned to Headquarters First Army at Governors Island, received his high school diploma through the Army Education Development program. GED tests are run by the Armed Forces Institute. Denton enlisted February 1948. his parents live in Farwell.
The Eagle item notes sixty in Sunday School with plans to boost attendance. It lists visits and enrollments including Billie Horton at the University of Michigan and various local gatherings at the Hutchinson, Bates, and Poet households. The piece mentions outreach events, travel to Detroit, and a church speaker, Rev. Vandeveen, with school and religious notes framing community life.
Bill Schaeffer known as Bill at Schaeffer's Dairy Bar soloed at Clare Airport becoming the youngest pilot to solo there at 16 years 11 months and 15 days. He completed the solo Wednesday morning at 8 15 after a lonesome trip around the field. The previous record holder was James R Irvin who soloed at 16 11 18 in 1946.
Main Street reports a new floodlight being erected at Ulrich Standard Service station at the corner of McEwan and Sixth Streets. Also noted are unusual blooms with a Haster Ulyin bloom and a gardenia in y two yards, tied to local residents Mrs. Win P Powe of Clare and Mrs. Frank Hochstetler.
Basil O'Connor will present Humanity's Report on CBS this Friday evening September 17 from 10 15 to 10 30 EST. The program will cover the latest International Red Cross Conference held in Stockholm.
Joe D. Smith of Landal Alabama spent three months at Sault Ste. Marie Michigan and on Main Street Tuesday of last week headed to Birmingham on a Hiawathan motor scooter. He plans a 1700 mile trip in eleven days with two days in Lansing. Smith travels light with 100 pounds of baggage and aims to write a book about his Soo visit and return.
The Clare Extension Club will meet next Tuesday night September 21 at the home of Mrs. Harold Loomis 208 BH Seventh Street to reorganize for the coming year. Women interested in extension work are urged to attend as plans include an afternoon and an evening group. Lessons this fall will cover making plastic lamp shades with more topics to be announced.
The Dysinger family expresses heartfelt thanks to neighbors friends and organizations for support and sympathy after their sorrow. They thank Rev Rieinhardt Chaplain Wm Powe American Legion W F W Stella Trietch Ellen Robinet te Mrs Ethel Marshall Mr Doherty and all who sent flowers.
A candidate thanks voters and friends for the re nomination win in Tuesday primaries expressing appreciation for the expressed confidence.
Mrs Russell Thurston expresses gratitude to friends and neighbors for flowers cards and remembrances during her stay at Central Michigan Community Hospital and thanks Dr Ham merberg and the nursing staff for attentive service.
A note of gratitude from George Davisom thanks friends and neighbors for flowers cards and gifts received during a long hospital stay at Central Michigan Community Hospital and appreciation for the hospital staff.
We thank friends for acts of kindness and sympathy in the death of our brother and son. Gratitude extends to Rev. and Mrs. Redman and Russell Thurston for services, and to all who sent floral tributes. Mr. and Mrs. James Joslin and family
Sealed bids will be received by the Clare County Road Commission at the Court House in Harrison Clare County until 11 00 A M Saturday September 18 1948 for two duplex trucks Model L The Board reserves the right to reject any and all bids Amble Deputy Clerk 5012
Immediate rug and upholstery cleaning service offered by Clare Cleaners. In house and on premises work by Donald H. Jones at 38tt.
Open 24 hours at Point Clare Service offering complete motor tuneup brake work greasing washing polishing and more. One stop shop provides gas tires batteries and accessories at 39th US-10 BH 5th St. Clare.
Beginning next Monday September 20 Clare Livestock Auction will start at 1 30 in the afternoon instead of 2730 as in the past.
The Murdoch family extend thanks for the kindness shown to them and bid farewell to those they could not meet in person. They express that the support will not be forgotten.
From this date I will pay debts contracted by myself only. Anna BH Burns Free pick up and delivery service in Clare Baer Band Box Cleaners listed with phone 34.
Bob's Sales and Service at 210 McShwan Street, Clare, promotes federal trucks as the solution for tough jobs, focusing on reliability and price.
Several sale notices include a Corriedale ram with Hypnomy King cream separator from Jack Briges near Long Lake, a Wim Dwyer house on Pine Street to be moved with Loomis Machine Shop contact, and a seven room unfinished house or build to suit at Dehmels Supply Company across from Stockyards. Local details specify directions and contact numbers.
Mt. Vernon Grange hosts a bake sale on Saturday September 18 at Brewer's Implement. Come in and buy home baked goods.
For sale International fuel oil heater with fan attached used 2 years contact Frank Humphrey Clare phone 7230 F3. Also for sale 1935 Chevrolet two door sedan in good running condition with good tires contact phone 58 or 760.
Arlie Schofield thanks Clare County voters for support in last Tuesday's Primary Election. He expresses gratitude and acknowledges the backing from local constituents.
A brief note from Charlie Van Blarcom addresses the voters of Clare County thanking them for their support in the primary election. He expresses appreciation for the vote and goodwill.
The Dover Cider Mill announces seasonal opening on Tuesday and Wednesday starting September 14 and 16, with regular weekend hours to follow. The notice specifies open days and date ranges for the new schedule.
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