This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 26 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Clare Sentinel
Location
Clare, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Apr 08, 1938
Page
2
Raw wool values fail to rally with market weak in February. The $50,000,000 loan plan announced by the Secretary of Agriculture aims to stabilize prices and aid growers during the next clip. Trade notes a potential floor around ten percent below current values as sentiment shifts.
The Eagle area Christian Endeavor class presents Pontius Pilate at Harrison Community Building on Palm Sunday April 10 at 8 00 pm. Sponsored by Harrison Congregational church a freewill offering will be taken to support missionary work.
Chs. C. Ogle stayed with his daughter Mrs. Carlton Olson in Belding over the weekend. Mrs. C. S. Jones of Mason visited a week at her son’s home in Ludington. Mr. and Mrs. Bailey and family joined grandparents during spring break then returned home. Mrs. Clayton Neff attended the State Federation of Women’s Clubs in Detroit as a Clare Study Club delegate with Mrs. L. J. Wagmer. Mrs. A J Morgan returned from Manistique after her mother Pauline Schuetter died March 27.
Mr and Mrs E L Russell spent five months with Mr W E Currie at a winter home in Dade City Florida. They called in the city Wednesday and plan to visit Mrs Russell's daughter Mrs Carl T Dust and family in Saginaw before returning to their Michigan home after May first.
Four members of Zenobia Chapter No 129 attended a Mt Pleasant special meeting Tuesday evening. Worthy Grand Matron Grace L Catt-exfeld of Flint conducted a school of instruction. Clare attendees included Worthy Matron Hunice Phimsey Worthy Patron Jay O Bellinger Alta Bellinger and Nellis M Sherwood. Refreshments followed the closing.
Mr and Mrs H M Barnes arrive in Clare after months in St Petersburg Florida. They report good health ample sightings and enjoyment of local people during their southern sojourn. Accompanying them Mr and Mrs John Asline travel part of the way.
Relatives gathered at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Cotton in Sheridan to honor Grandma Josephine Cotton on her 91st birthday. A 91 candle cake baked by granddaughter Mrs. Carl Cotton, candles lit and cake served. feast followed a day of wood cutting by Frank, Howard, Carl, and Clarence. Grandma, still spry, lives alone at her Colonville farm. Attendees included Mr. and Mrs. Ruby Cotton, Roberta of Mt Pleasant, Mrs. Hazel Slater and family, and Carl Cotton with family. illness kept many relatives away.
Mabel Miles will appear on an April 15 program from East Lansing. The school music supervisor urges listeners to tune in over the college station for four weeks to learn about the rural school music program offered to county rural boys and girls for the first time.
Cherie Nicholas notes a shift from black to color in spring and summer styles. Pastel tweeds in light blues and dusty pinks feature fur trims in pale beige and muted wools, with lightweight pastel daytime dresses and hats offering bright accents.
Funeral services for Henry Horning former resident will be held April 16 at 2 30 p m at the Comins Baptist church. The body will be taken from the vault and interment will follow in the family lot.
A public sale will be held Tuesday April 19 at the Big Norway ranch four miles west of Lake George. The catalog lists horses cattle hogs and farm implements. Watch The Sentinel next week for the final list.
The Greenwood St Hixténsion group will serve a cake supper at Grashinroorth Hall starting at 6:00 p.m. Prices are 25 cents. Proceeds support group activities.
Walter H. Larman Squadron No 128 Sons of the American Legion received its charter from Headquarters last Saturday. Thirty five charter members join a local organization hoped to grow into a strong community association. Mt Pleasant Post and Auxiliary Unit held a joint banquet with over 200 attendees featuring speakers on Child Welfare and Sons of the American Legion.
The Kings Daughters held a birthday celebration for members at the home of Mrs. Jas. Seeley last Thursday afternoon. Eighteen members attended. Readings and poems were shared by Mrs. Eirza Jane Wymer and Edna Seeley substitute Donna Rae Seeley.
The Congregational Guild outlines activities from April to June. April events include Haster Tea with story and song, Day of Greeting with travelogue, and a Mother and Daughter Banquet. May features May Day, a Garden Day trip to Dow Gardens, and a June picnic at Budd Lake with student participation.
Advertises a machineless permanent treatment for individual hair types sold in single packets. Mentions the Minette Beauty Shoppe and a dated display line 5 Jee 2612.
Arthur Parish expresses gratitude to the Third ward for support at the polls and pledges to work for taxpayers and city welfare.
Bert Bunting expresses thanks for the splendid support received at the polls on Monday April 4, noting gratitude for assistance and encouragement.
Supporters rally to back D. Ward after a tense election cycle. Voters express gratitude for guidance and community focus. The scene underscores Ward’s appeal across neighborhoods and emphasizes ongoing plans for local improvements.
The recount shows varied results across townships with Union and Peoples tickets sharing ballots. Key contests include Edwards, Woods winning by two votes in Hayes and a large turnout at Hayes totaling 123 votes, while Lincoln township faces a Consumers Power Company franchise vote with 96 in favor.
Funeral services were held March 29 at St Marys West Virginia for George Haddox 45 of Clare who died March 26 at the Grand Rapids Veterans Hospital after injuries from work on the McKay gas well in Hatton township last November. He came to Clare from Mt Pleasant six months ago and is survived by his wife Hattie, a father, three brothers and two sisters all of West Virginia.
Mayor John W. Dunlop expresses gratitude for loyal support in the General Spring Election held April 4. He pledges to merit the confidence placed in him as in the past and to continue serving the City of Clare with diligence.
The talk outlined a statewide plan to educate for physical and personality beauty starting in schools and aimed at enhancing Michigan as a summer tourist Mecca. Officials noted Michigan tourism revenue surpasses state receipts and highlighted reciprocity with Minnesota and Wisconsin for trailer licenses. The address praised hospitality and natural beauty, with thanks to Secretary of State Leon D. Case and Robert McMenamin.
Public note thanking Vernon township voters for their support and Clare supporters for their influence. Promises to perform the treasurer duties to the best of ability and remain at the service of the people at all times.
Coming events list plans for Friday lodge gatherings and weekly meetings of the American Legion Ma sonic Lodge Rebekah Lodge Clare Kiwanis Club and other groups Also notes the Farmers Union Local 143 meetings and the Clare Red and Gun Club banquet set for Thursday April 21st and the Eastern Star first Thursday sessions Starting times vary across groups with times from 1 30 to 8 00 pm and venues at churches hotels and legion rooms
A political notice states 2512 Seaver Amble will run for Sheriff of Clare County on the Republican ticket in the September 13, 1938 primaries. He pledges a faithful discharge of duties if nominated.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.