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Newspaper
Clare Sentinel
Location
Clare, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Sep 22, 1950
Page
1
Mrs. Robert Carter reports two young Hereford feeder steers were killed last week at Cornwell Ranch. One was shot and left near the ranch residence. the other was killed near the river across the road. The thieves fled. heavy rains washed away clues. A $100 reward is offered for information leading to arrests.
Sarah Ella Kissick born March 5 1867 in Ontario Canada died September 8 near Clare Michigan after 57 years on a Sheridan township farm. She married Valentine Empey April 8 1891 in Coulson Ontario. Survived by daughter Mary Lelithia husband Dale Davis four grandchildren ten great grandchildren and many relatives. Funeral held September 11 at Colonville Church with Rev. Wesley Teale. buried Cherry Grove Cemetery.
Lyle Bond a KFI Los Angeles radio announcer visits his mother Mrs Floyd Allen near Clare with wife Mrs. Bond and children Allen and Susan. The family flew from Los Angeles to join Bond for a week of visits. They will remain until next Monday and plan to return to Los Angeles in a new Buick bought from Tim Cotter.
The Michigan Public Service Commission denied Atty. Gen. Stephen J. Roths rehearing petition on its order granting Michigan Bell Telephone Co an 8.92 million dollar revenue increase. The panel said no new questions or changed conditions were cited.
Steers from the 1949 Gulf scramble were sold at Clare County Fair with prices from $30.75 to $35.75. Buyers include Gene Allen Market Clare Packing Co. Neil McDermont Ashcraft Market Perry & First Market and Standard Oil Co. in Clare. The event was well attended despite bad weather.
Shepherd High School Bluejays, defending Shepherd Valley League champions, beat Clare 26 to 7 on Clare field last Friday. Clare led by Curt Hearns and Jake Walker scored a late TD but Shepherd finished with two more scores. Varsity to host Cheboygan Friday. Mt. Pleasant reserves host next Thursday. All games 8 p.m.
Earl Morgan and Dr. Glen C. Born were elected directors of the United Health and Welfare Fund of Michigan at its annual meeting and campaign kick-off in Lansing. Dr. Warren B. Cooksey becomes president, succeeding S. Nisbet who becomes board chairman. The event drew 1650 leaders and agency reps from 27 counties as the fund aims for 1.818 million dollars for 29 health and community service organizations.
Twelve Michigan State College students from twelve nations were luncheon guests of Hotel Doherty in Clare after a tour of the Upper Peninsula. Mrs Louise Carpenter led the group and spoke of the trip while Mayor Pro Tem Win C McConica and Prof Roberts welcomed them. The students presented a gift to Carpenter and thanked hotel manager Dick Groves for hospitality. One student wore native Indian dress with a diamond in her nose.
Roy Max Hutchinson aged 23 of Rose bush was fined 27 dollars by Justice William B Dunlop after pleading guilty to furnishing alcohol to minors. Police arrested him early Sunday following a probe of minors drinking in Clare Saturday night.
The Young People's Christian Endeavor Rally will be held Sunday September 24 at 8:00 PM in the Dover Tabernacle. Rev John Macs of Houghton Lake will be the speaker. Everyone welcome.
Charlie Spivak and his band appear in Clare for a listening and dancing engagement at Gateway Lanes on Thursday September 28 from 10:00 to 1:30. A pre-show concert Jam Session at Mt Pleasant College Auditorium runs 7:30 to 8:30. Proceeds aid Clare Kiwanis Club benevolent activities.
Motorists are reminded that Thursday afternoons are not municipal holidays in Clare. Parking meter regulations apply the same as on other weekdays and coins must be placed in meters during Thursday afternoons.
Distinguished lawyers addressing the 1950 Annual Meeting of the State Bar of Michigan in Grand Rapids September 27 28 and 29 will include Judge Harold R Medina famed for his conduct of the trial that resulted in the conviction of eleven top communists and Hrle Stanley Gardner lawyer novelist of Temecula California Those expecting to attend from here are Judge Donald B Holbrook Prosecuting Attorney Harold B Hughes and Attorney Joseph K Naumes
A series of accidents reported near Coleman Clare Rosebush and Vernon City left two seriously hurt and many others facing minor injuries or damages. Edward J Richardson 22 and wife Phyllis suffered injuries in a collision with Sher man A Perry 35. Warrant issued for John Doe driver of a GH 70 24 car from Flint after a hit and run. Involved are Duane F Seibt 20 William G Gram 56 Delores A Righett Hast Lansing and other residents with damages from $15 to $1500 across multiple crashes.
Louis Leroy Niemeyer, born May 12, 1884 in Clare, died Friday at St. Luke's Hospital Saginaw after a short illness. He moved to Saginaw in 1925 and was married to Alma Hoene in 1918. He is survived by a daughter-in-law, six grandchildren, two nephews, and three nieces. Funeral services were held Tuesday at Wallace and Chillson Funeral Home Saginaw with Saginaw Lodge No. 77 F and A M officiating and interment at Forest Lawn Cemetery.
Advertisement notes piano lessons offered by Mrs. Harold Fox with a contact phone 203 for interested individuals.
On the parish fiftieth anniversary Rev Fr J J Sruba celebrates a long cherished dream with an open house at the new St. Cecilia's School. Three classrooms furnished with blond oak desks blinds and posters await pupils under Sister Superior Mary Florentine.
Dr. Irwin C. Sweet reports 743 fairgoers in Clare county had chest X-rays at the mobile unit on the fairgrounds. The effort, part of a national campaign, used Michigan Health Department resources and Christmas Seal funds for education and outreach, with results and reports to follow.
American Federation of State County and Municipal Employees aims for full local membership. A L Mitten spoke at Clare County Employees Union about objectives to raise living standards and improve public service. Local 1174 steward Thomas Cook claims 100 percent county coverage. Officers to be elected October 10 in Harrison Michigan.
Sir Hubert Wilkins, famed Arctic explorer, will lecture at Central Michigan College Mt Pleasant on October 10. The program titled Exploration of the Arctic by Airplane and Submarine features colored under ice films and polar footage. Wilkins, knighted by England and Italy, navigated the Graf Zeppelin globe flight in 1928 and flew from Point Barrow to Spitzbergen.
Mr. and Mrs. Verlin T. Williams of 404 West Wheaton Ave learn their son Pvt. John Williams has been missing in action since July 31. Despite a Defense Department casualty list listing him, the family has four letters from John dated in August and awaits War Department clarification.
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