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Newspaper
Clare Sentinel
Location
Clare, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Apr 16, 1926
Page
1
One hundred forty women and girls attended the Congregational church annual Mother and Daughter banquet hosted by the men led by Harry Cudney and John Nelson. Mrs Mary Green gave the principal address on Mothers Day and motherhood.
Charles Bradway died at his home in Vernon township at age 3 years 11 months 2 days after a long residence in the area. The funeral is planned for this afternoon from the home with Rev H B Johnson officiating and interment at Gherry Grove. An obituary will appear next week.
Michigan data from 1925 reports average 7 559 pounds of milk and 292 pounds of butterfat per cow across 25 000 cows in state associations. Over 800 herds averaged above 300 pounds of butter per cow, with expectations to surpass 300 in future.
We thank friends and neighbors for acts of kindness after the loss of our husband and father. Special thanks to Rev. Chas. Eisinhardt Rev. Frank Bates and Rev. D. C. Stucky of Detroit for comforting words and to friends for music and singing. Mrs. R. Radloff and family.
Auction listings show livestock farm equip and feed at Glen Amy's farm north of Lake on Tuesday April 20. Another sale at Leomisa farm gate announced by Rev Leosh. Discontinuing farming and special dress sale at Style Shoppe Friday and Saturday. Guild hosts roast beet supper at church hall for 36 cents per plate.
Celina Catherine Wiemer born near Huntington Indiana on December Alstyn AB45 passed away at home in Clare on April 10 1926 aged 80 years 2 months 20 days She moved with parents to Paulding Ohio and married Thomas H Groves on August 24 1865 They had five children Ida M Gleason James Groves Milton Groves Thomas Groves and Mary Hstella Groves Mary died 1910 They lived in Ohio Kansas Michigan and finally Clare Eleven years ago They moved after her hip fracture this winter She was a Christian and member of the Church of God in Clare Funeral from her home on west tn street at 10 00 Rev Whitehead officiating and burial in Cherry Grove cemetery
The Clare Study Club Junior Committee hosted junior high and high school girls at the Doherty hotel on Friday evening, April 10. Mrs. Caple presided as president while a program of piano solos, readings, duets, and vocal performances entertained, followed by light ice cream and cake.
Clare Michigan publishes Ordinance No. 119 setting parking rules for all cars to be parallel and gutter one deep on both sides of the street east of alleys on the first block east of McEwan street East 4th street. The measure takes effect in twenty days with fines up to five dollars and is to be published in two issues of the Clare Sentinel. Mayor L H Thompson and Clerk Alex McKinnon endorse the ordinance.
The K of C club hosts a regular old time dance at Doherty auditorium on Wednesday evening April 28. Music described as good and snappy. Admission one dollar per couple, extra 25 cents for ladies. All are cordially invited.
Post masters Kirkpatrick and Gee have arranged rural delivery routes serving 211 families between Clare and Farwell. The new service starts May 1 and delivers mail to homes, requiring residents to install official boxes on the road’s right-hand side for safe carrier access.
The city fire department held its annual meeting at city hall on Monday evening. The secretary treasurer reported excellent standing. Officers elected include Chief C. A. Wellman, Asst Chief John Forbes, Secy Treas O A Derby, Captain Hook and Ladder Co W L McNeill, Captain Hose Co Wm Lange. The fund voted to require the chief wear a white rubber coat on duty.
At the Congregational parsonage in Harrison Mrs. Vesta Mae Leitner wed Glenn Lower with Rev. Long officiating. The couple, who have strong ties in Brown Corners, planned to settle on the groom’s farm after a brief trip to Lansing.
The Ulrich family thanks neighbors and friends for assistance after their loss and for flowers. They also thank Rev. Bates for comforting words from Mrs. Chas Ulrich and children.
We thank all neighbors and friends for their help during our husband and father’s illness and for the fruit from the Ladies Aid. Mrs. U. B. Pringle and family.
Charles Ulrich born in Germany October 10 1845 died April 1 1928 aged 80 years 6 months 22 days. He came to Tuscola county Michigan in 1893 and later moved to Clare county with wife Elizabeth Bartels. Survived by wife three daughters two sons eleven grandchildren and five great grandchildren. Funeral April 6 at Colonville Church with Rev Bates officiating. Interment Cherry Grove.
An agricultural note stresses that crops should remove material to build soil fertility, not exhaust it. It highlights lime and phosphorus as keys, with alfalfa as essential for dairy and livestock feeding, noting alfalfa, clover and sweet clover require a sweet, lime-rich soil for profitable, long term yields.
John R. Goodman announces candidacy for County Treasurer at the September primaries. He appeals to Republican voters to consider his qualifications and support.
Tickets on sale for a church supper at the Baptist church next Tuesday evening April 20. Public serving begins at 5 30. Plate price 50 cents. Menu includes roast beef mashed potatoes salad hot rolls in brown gravy scalloped corn pickles tapioca pudding and coffee.
A notice from Sid Johnson announces readiness to handle long and short distance trucking at reasonable prices. Additional services include garden plowing and hauling ashes. Contact via phone 126.
Neighbors and friends are thanked for help and kindness following the loss of our home. Mr. and Mrs. Myron A. Dunkle and family express appreciation.
Neighbors express thanks for help and sympathy during mother and grandmother's illness and death. Grateful to Pastor Rev. Smith for comfort and to those who sent flowers and sang, including Mrs. E. James, Chas. Dixon, R. Dixon, Mr. and Mrs. Jas. Connolly and the grandchildren.
The 63rd Annual Meeting of the Muskegon Association of Congregational Churches will be held at the Clare church on Monday and Tuesday, April 18 and 20. The program lists devotions, addresses by Rev. Collins and Rev. Dawe, elections, and talks by Rev. Clapp and Rev. Stackman, with a noon meal and open invitation to Clare citizens.
Rudolph John Radloff born November 10 1848 in Overella Ieenacht Germany died in Detroit April 7 after a short illness while wintering there. He married Caroline January 31 1882 and they had eight children eight in total. Funeral held at Dover church Clare with ministers Chas Kleinhardt F Bates and D C Stucky officiating Ott cemetery interment.
A widely circulated report says Metropolitan Life Insurance Co of New York will fund a $25000 inquiry into funeral costs. Physicians lawyers clergymen sanitarians and social workers will study casket costs funeral conveyance wages and embalming to curb gouging and reduce family expenses. J H Doherty a veteran funeral director will respond in his Clare Sentinel column with forthcoming revelations.
Vera May Hartman daughter of Mr and Mrs Wm Hartman wed William H Grumbley on a Bay City home setting with family present. The ceremony took place in an arch of palms and flowers with Rev Doty officiating. A four course dinner followed then the couple departed for a honeymoon with home to be at 205 Chilson Ave May 1.
City Council canvassed April 5 results and approved an ordinance to begin the new time in twenty days. Sunday April 25 at high noon clocks advance one hour. Businessmen support the change and the post office will operate on the new time.
The Princess Theatre presents a week from April 17 to 23 featuring White Fang starring Strongheart on Saturday, Eleanor Boardman and Lew Cody in Exchange of Wives on Sunday, Jubilee Juniors in a gang comedy, Dick Turpin with Tom Mix on Tuesday, Eyes Secret with Betty Compson on Thursday and Friday, plus matinee shows at 3:30 five times weekly. The Vanishing American shows for three years in prep and six months in production on Tuesday Web 27 28, with Behind the Front on May 4 and 5.
Family of Mrs Celina Groves thanks neighbors and friends for help during illness and death. Gratitude extends to those who sent floral offerings. The Children.
The Clare Library Association will hold its annual meeting in the library room on Tuesday evening April 20 at 7:30 o clock.
The Mt Vernon Grange No. 992 mourns Morton E Brewer a faithful member for many years. They vote to drape the charter for 30 days and have the resolution printed in The Clare Sentinel and sent to the bereaved family. Committee: Richard Brooks Lewis Thayer Elmer Bruckart.
Members are notified the Musical scheduled for April 13 is postponed to May 14. The Mothers and Daughter Day program will be held April 27 at Miss Hunice Slentz's home with Miss Margaret Ardia serving as chairman for the evening.
Eight years after the armistice the government reports nearly 19.12 million dollars recovered from war frauds with total collections totaling 19,115,531 dollars. Justice, finance, air service and other agencies contributed while political pressure spurred prosecutions amid indictments and civil actions.
Tony Achard reports a letter from C L Allen of Michigan State College stating a Highway Institute may be held in Clare County in June. The program aims to teach township road officials across counties the best maintenance methods for roads not on trunk lines, with four miles of township road per trunk mile and about 13 million dollars spent yearly. C L Allen directs the Civil Engineering Department with J L Rothgery steering the Engineering Extension.
Bepinning Saturday May 1 a dance will be held every Saturday evening at the Pioneer Pavilion Lake George. Music will be furnished by Reed City Ginger Snaps on alternate Saturdays and the Hoodlums. Everybody invited.
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