Bowler No. 1 Well Drilling Begins in Clare County
Peninsula Oil Company starts work on Bowler number one a well in section 16 Grant township Clare County on William Bowler farm three miles north of Clare city. Alkire Brothers drillers with ample equipment to speed completion as crews monitor wild flows and casing hurdles amid fire risk and sheriff patrols.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grant Township
Clare County
William Bowler
Alkire Brothers
Bowman
Vernon Township
Isabella County Sheriffs Department
Ohio Fuel Supply Company
Columbus
Ohio
Mellon-Pollock Company
Wittmer Oil and Gas Properties
Pittsburg
J. G. Gillespie
G. H. Fink
J. W. Cashdollar
Mounted Stranger at Princess Theatre Sat Show
The Princess Theatre presents The Mounted Stranger starring Hoot Gibson and Ruth Chatterton in a modern all talking program. Also featured is The Laughing Lady a college entertainment with singing and dancing as part of a youth party on campus.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ruth Chatterton
Sun-Man
College
API
Jury Disagreement Prompts Guilty Plea in Leach Case
In Midland County Circuit Court last week the People versus Albert Leach heard a jury declare a hopeless disagreement after hours of evidence. The judge discharged the jury, rescheduled for a future term, and the defendant then pleaded guilty. A Garfield school district case also drew attention as district two votes to dissolve into district one with property transfers. Attorneys Holbrook, Umphrey, Richardson, and Davidson appeared for the respective sides.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Circuit’ Court
Albert Leach
Ray Hart
Midland
Leach
Garfield
Holbrook
Oil strike revives Walker well in Wise township
Drilling resumed at Walker well after a six week pause. A driller recovered oil in a bailer pull once thought to be the last time in a dry hole. The depth reached 3980 feet before stopping. resumed Monday to test whether oil from Marshall sand or Dundee formation usurps the find. A sample is available at The Sentinel office.
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Walker
Wise Township
Marshall
Dundee
Sentinel Office
Former Clare Woman Married in California
Mrs. As DI Hampton reports the marriage of Edith A. Hmergon to Herbert M. Gordon of St. Louis Missouri on Sunday March 2 in Talmage California. They then traveled to San Francisco Palo Alto San Jose Stockton and Sacramento. Mrs Gordon formerly resided here and will be at home after March 20 in Talmage California.
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Hampton
Edith A. Hmergon
Herbert M. Gordon
St. Louis
Missouri
Talonage
California
San Francisco
Palo Alto
San Jose
Stockton
Sacramento
Gordon
Talmage
Census 1930 Population Questions From Form Schedule
The article outlines the 1930 census questions announced by William M. Steuart including relationship to head, home ownership, value or rent, radio, farm living, sex, race, age, marital status, schooling, literacy, birthplaces, mother tongue, immigration, naturalization, English, occupation, industry, employment status, unemployment details, veteran status, and ends with continued note.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William M. Steuart
Bureau of the Census
United States
Uni
Barnes Cafe Redecked After Three Years of Busy Trade
The Barnes Cafe in Grand Ledge undergoes a full redecorating with buff plastic on the tower walls and gray paper in the upper section, a white ceiling, and a new heat patterned floor. Kenneth Barnes, an interior decorator, renovated the space and an electric Kelvinator replaces old ice boxes. Nora J. Barnes runs the cafe with town and traveling patrons fueling steady business. banquets and monthly Clare Chamber of Commerce dinners are served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barnes Cafe
Nora J. Barnes
Grand Ledge
Kenneth Barnes
Kirkpatrick
Barnes
Clare Chamber of Commerce
Clare Shippers Meet Adjourned for April Assembly
An adjourned Clare Shipping Association meeting is slated for Clare on a Saturday in April. The notice appears in the local shipping circles, signaling a continuation of discussions on harbor and trade matters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clare Shipping Association
F. Hail
Clare
PFS fo r The EB ifnhe ag e of offstore Frid ming
Fragments describe an event schedule at Teno o'clock with unclear terms and places. Key terms include EB and offstore Frid ming, suggesting a local notice about a gathering or sale. Names and exact locations are unreadable.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frid Ming
Plans for Bass Hatchery Near Clare
An inspection of the Tobacco River lower waters found conditions excellent for bass hatching and growth. No definite site yet for a Clare bass hatchery, but the Fish Division notes plans are under way and an announcement may come soon. Mayor R I Hether has pressed officials and pursued inquiries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fish Division
Department of Conservation
Clare
R. I. Hether
Federal Bureau to Maintain Clare County Trout Ponds as Hatchery Site
The Federal Bureau of Fisheries plans to take over and fund a 20 acre trout rearing site twelve miles north of the city, with a caretaker funded by the bureau. If approved, funds will enable construction of a federal hatchery with shared fish later in the season. The site uses Spike Horn creek water and features cedar and pine growth ready for public park development.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Federal Bureau of Fisheries
Conservation Committee
Clare County Board of Supervisors
Northville
Rey O. Woodruff
Fisheries Bureau
Bureau
Woodruff
Congress
U. S. 27
Spike Horn Creek
Tobacco River
Benjamin N. Carpenter
Harrison
Consumers Power Company Buys Cal eam Property In Clare
Consumers Power Company acquires the Callam property at the northeast end of Clare, including the power dam and mill pond. The dam will operate as an auxiliary facility with two workers on twelve hour shifts. Power will flow through Clare sub station. The company plans to beautify the site and may develop it into a public park and fishing area, preserving the pond for recreation.
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Callam
Consumers Power Company
Hnes
Clare
Clare Mill Pond
Tobaccco
Power Company
Poison Plot Against Fruit Flies in Michigan Cherries
Michigan State College entomology officials warn orchardists of two fruit fly types that threaten cherries. A prompt spray of 2.5 pounds arsenate of lead per 100 gallons water, with optional lime sulfur, can control the pests after adults emerge. Shocking residue requires washing cherries before consumption. Timely spraying is area dependent and announced via multiple channels. Circular bulletin No. 131 provides full instructions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michigan
Michigan State College
Vernon H. E. Club Meet Lessons and Meetings
The Vernon group of The Home Economics Extension Club met with Mrs. J. Pedgriff on March 26. Ten members attended and studied necklines and fitting details. The next group will meet with Mrs. Julia Phillips on April 23.
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Vernon
Home Economics Extension Club
J. Pedgriff
Petia
Bergelschie
Julia Phillips
Clare Study Club Discusses Dance History and Folk Dances
The Clare Study Club met at District President Mrs. Mabel Mulder's home Tuesday afternoon to discuss The Dance. Mrs. Helen Lucile Bicknell presented Folk Dances of northern countries with demonstrations from Kinland Sweden and other nations. Guests included Mrs. Lappen from Detroit Miss Hazel Ross and Mrs. Rineaardt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clare Study Club
Our
Mabel Mulder
Wilma Achard
Egypt
America
Helen Lucile Bicknell
Kinland
Sweden
Scotland
England
Germany
Russia
Ireland
Death of Norris Huiott in Bay City Hospital
Clare mourns Norris Huiott who died at Samaritan hospital Bay City after an appendicitis operation a week earlier. Funeral arrangements were incomplete as of press time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clare
Norris Huiott
Samaritan Hospital
Bay City
Tibbill Continues as Candidate for Mayor in Quiet Clare Campaign
A column from Clare County recalls the forthcoming election and the peaceful race for mayor. The writer notes the frugal, small-city atmosphere, local banks, eateries, doctors, undertakers, and the sanctity of the ballot, stressing that no endorsement is made and voters decide alone.
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Amos
Andy
Clare
Sentinel
Citizens State
Doherty
Barnes
Dunlop
Joslin
Western Pastor Battles Snow To Visit
Rev. M. R. Tatman of Portland Oregon reached Clare Thursday night en route to Toronto Canada for three weeks of meetings after a Caldwell Idaho revival. He cut short his time with brother J F Tatman and sisters Mrs Irving Mizer and Mrs Arm Allen of Dover due to a heavy snowstorm delaying his train. Fred Hudson lent a snowmobile to help him reach Dover.
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M. R. Tatman
Portland
Oregon
Clare
Toronto
Canada
Caldwell
Idaho
J. F. Tatman
Irving Mizer
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Peninsula Oil Company
Bowler Farm
Bowman Gusher
Hubel
Princess Theatre
Mounted Stranger
Hoot Gibson
Uncle Sam
Bega
Census Bureau
Washington
General Federation of Woman's Clubs
Clare Shippers
BASS
Federal Bureau
Caleam Property
The
Ieee
Wilma
Achard
Claths
N L. ‘Tibbill
Citizens
Franklin Babb
J. Franklin Babb
Babh
Rotary
Kiwanis
Boston Globe
Calgary News
Babb
Gaye
Theo Hee Rae
Lyceum
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