Ancient customs survive as Palestine industrial plans emerge
The National Geographic Bulletin cites John D. Whiting noting remote Holy Land villages retain biblical-era lifestyles. Descriptions of Jerusalem area homes detail thick stone walls domed roofs and raised mastaby spaces used for family life and livestock. A Dead Sea tunnel and new Jerusalem industrial zone are proposed to modernize while preserving ancient cities.
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Palestine
Jerueziem
Dead Sea
Mediterranean
Jerusaiom
Jerusalem
National Geographic Society
Washington
John D. Whiting
Holy Land
tManpy
Miary
Joseph
Bethlehem
Bethlshem
Houe
Rev Musser Shares India Mission Work at Local Event
A Friday Methodist church gathering drew a fair crowd to hear Rev Musser, longtime India missionary. The talk blended humor with vivid accounts of Shadrach and Buffalo Bill stories, and noted Musser’s role as chaplain to the British army aiding the mission with pay and influence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist Church
Musser
India
Munser
Wes
China
Africa
Shadrach
Buffato Bill
Marriage of Louise Larmon and Edward Magnus Surprises Hatton Community
The couple wed in Detroit last February with Louise caring for her sister in law after her brother's wife died. They left for Detroit two weeks ago to establish their home. Both are well known and respected in Hatton and Grant, and the community offers congratulations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louise Larmon
Edward Magnus
Detroit
Baben
Hatton
Grant
Clare Chamber Seeks Time Change and Tree Planting Effort
The Clare Chamber calls for adopting Eastern time to align with nearby towns. Committees report farmers ready to plant trees along the trunk line in Clare County, beginning Tuesday the 26th and finishing Friday the 29th. Businesses urged to participate with at least one member assisting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clare
Clare County
Chamber of Commerce
Clars Countny
Farwell and
Harrison
Home Talent Recital Pleases Congregational Church Crowd
The Congregational church hosted a Friday home talents program to a well attended audience. Proceeds totaled about fifty dollars. Mrs. A. Shaver returned home Friday from Breckenridge where she spent the winter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congregational Church
Mrs. & A. Shaver
Breckenridge
Opera Story Dominates Club Meeting At Doherty Home
The Club gathered at Mrs. A J Doherty's home for a well attended session highlighting plans for conventions and library work. Mrs J H Wilson and Mrs Mulder were elected delegates to state and district conventions respectively with Mrs Anderson as alternate. Mrs Geo Johnson reported on library progress as the club agreed to form committees and continue music oriented events including opera Martha with performances by several members and Laila Wilson at the piano. A vote approved skipping the next meeting and resuming in four weeks with Mrs W B Webb.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. J. Doherty
J. H. Wilson
Mulder
Fred McGuire
Paul Jones
Martha
Anderson
Mesdames McGuire
Reading
Johnson
McAlliater
Misa Laila Wilson
Clare High School News and Upcoming Activities
Plans are under way for Clare to be represented in the annual high school music contest at Mt. Pleasant Normal. The Literary Society meets April 19, a Valley Ball team is organized, and a Tennis Club is formed. Clare’s baseball teams win games at Farwell and Saint Henry's Academy, with a next match against Farwell on April 23.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hiech
Glaays Beale
Clare
Mt. Pleasant Normal
J.P. Jones
Literary Society
Cranaenburg
Lenbeiser
Herrick
Farwell
Saint Henry’s Academy
Clare City Council Declares April 4 1921 Election Results
Proceedings of Clare city council show Mayor Doherty presiding as Aldermen Dwyer Johnson Mason Reeder present. The council canvassed ward results, declaring George T. Jackson 155 votes for Supervisor George McKeever 72, Alderman George Johnson 160 votes over John T. Brown 64, and Ray Lockwood 153 for Constable. Minutes approved. finance committee reports bills with minor adjustments and special allowances for election staff and services.
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Common Council
City of
Clare
Doherty
Ald
Dwyer
Johnson
Mason
Reeder
Hampton and
Steakley
Ald. Reeder
George T. Jackson
George McKeever
Gti
George Johnson
John T. Brown
Ray Lockwood
PEF
Yeas
Nays
Magon
Manoon
Finance Committee
Fred Aiey
James C. Phillips
Central Gaa Co
BE. A. Anderson
Cc. F. Haller
Geo. Vandewarker
HH. T. McKerring
Fred Akey
James
Phillipe
Ald. Mason and
Creed
Ald. Dever
Three Governors Join Five County Bell League
A meeting at K of P Hall gathered supporters for the Five County bell league. George Jenneon chaired, W O MeAllister acted as secretary, and Wo H Caple outlined benefits. George W Collins Harry McKerring and W C McAlister were elected governors by viva voce vote.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
K. of P. Hall
Bell League
George Jenneon
W. O. MeAllister
Wo. H. Caple
Ww. C. McAllister
Huron Co
Geo. W. Collins
Harry McKerring
W. C. McAlister
Veterans of Larmon Post Plan Decoration Day Parade
The Larmon Post organizes a Decoration Day parade with rifles and a firing squad chosen for the event. Former Clare band will be invited to provide music to revive old patriotic feeling. A special meeting is set for Friday night April 22 to join the effort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Larmon Post
Vate
Clare
Jack
The
Ranke
Pioneer Party Honors Mrs Josephine Murdock in Clare
Mrs McCulloch and Mrs Kump hosted a Pioneer Party for visiting Wisconsin sister Mrs Josephine Murdock. Members included Mrs Matie Younglove Lettie Graves Rose Sutherland Delilah Becker Warren and others. A lunch followed, with Nettie Dunlop winning first prize and Bertha Wellman booby prize.
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McCulloch
D. Kump
J. Murdock
Wisconsin
Matie McKinley Younglove
Lettie Graves
Rose Sutherland
Delilah Becker Warren
Toledo
Jona White
Nettie Dunlop
Alice Doherty
Hawkins
Eva Bogardus
Clare
Bertha Wellman
Sallie Gordanier
Josephine Murdock
Caple to Sell Desirable Residence Lots at Once
Wm. H. Caple advertises immediate sale of two four acre plots west of the depot and the Ball Ground lot. The dealer notes strong mobility of buyers and offers substantial aid to builders, credit for past housing work, and expects quick sales to meet city needs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. H. Caple
Mocbhle
Mr. Caple
Reward Offered for Break-in at Loon Lake Hetton Township
A $25 reward is offered for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the person or persons who broke into a building at Loon Lake in Hetton township and stole one beat and other property. Jos Hudson Clare.
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Loon Lake
Hetton Township
Jos
City Council Actions and Adjournment Motions
Aldermen approve payment orders for James C. Phillips and approve labor costs. A contract with Frank Battles to furnish a city team for six months is authorized. Sidewalk petitions from Beeh Seaburg Lydiatt and others referred and approved. Clerk authorized to purchase stationery and sand. Council adjourns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ald. Mason
Ald. Johnson
James C. Phillips
Phillips
Ald. Dwyer
Ald. Breeder
Frank Battles
City of
Clare
Winter Tourists Reach Miami As Californians Near
A Sentinel notice from C. W. Perry in Miami announces next week's edition and flags the Oliver and Clare Party expected to arrive from California by auto around the 23rd. The item indicates winter tourists and travel plans discussed for the coming week.
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C. W. Perry
Miami
Fla
The
Sentinel
Alere
Oliver and Clare
California
Lincoln township supervisor resigns. Wellman appointed
William Garcow who was elected supervisor of Lincoln township Apr 4 has resigned and James M Wellman has been appointed in his stead. Wellman has served the township as supervisor for years and is described as the logical choice for the post. Classified notice for details appears in next week’s Sentinel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Garcow
Lincoln Township
James M. Wellman
Wellman Tae
Old Council Holds Closing Meeting with New Clerk Presiding
The city held its final session as the new clerk officiated. One member changed, Aid. House of the Ist ward. Mayor Doherty announced standing committees, some expanded. Ald. Johnson elected Mayor pro tem. OC A Reading named city attorney. Jno R Goodman and Geo Vandewarker appointed as special assessors. Fire Chief M D Feighner elected. Poles and wires to be installed by Central Light and Power Co. and State Telephone Co. City officer bonds and clerk's salary set at 350.
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Lttle Wade Dons
Aid
House of the
Ist
Doherty
Johnson
Hampton
Dwyer
Reeder
House
Mason
Masson
Ald
OC. A. Reading
Jno
R. Goodman
Geo. Vandewarker
Fire Department
M.D Feighner
Central Light and Power Co
State Telephone Co
April storm recalled in mid century frost memory
The piece recalls a rare mid April storm with historical context. It cites long past events such as a blizzard on April 16 1876 that froze planted potatoes and caused damage, plus April cold spells and a May 30 snow storm, and an August 8 frost that ruined corn and beans, underscoring a discouraging season for farmers.
F C Coburn Dies in Gladwin While on Business
F C Coburn of Mt Pleasant, longtime condensary manager, died suddenly in Gladwin last week while on a business trip for his monument shop in Mt Pleasant. He was in mid life and had appeared healthy.
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F. C. Coburn
Mt. Pleasant
Gladwin
Mt. Ploesant
Busineea
Card of Thanks From Mrs Henry Russell
Card of Thanks from Mrs Henry Russell thanks friends neighbors and the Helping Hand Society of Her rick for flowers cheerful messages and a gift expressing gratitude.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herrick
Henry Russell
Osarzier Resident Buried in Cherry Grove
The body of Geo. W. Osarzier a Pioneer resident of the county was brought from Midisind yesterday and burial was made in Cherry Grove. A fall sketch is hoped for next week.
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Geo. W. Osarzier
County
Midisind
Cherry Grove
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Kate Bramble
Larmon-Magnus
Clare Chamber
A.J. Doherty
A.E M
Jas. Clute
F. G. Sanford
Lola Maris
Iaet
the Common Council
Alfred J. Doherty
Lewis H.pf Rarero
F.C. McGuire
A. L. Rogera
Arthur T. Stevens
Justite
Daniel K. Mater
Ocblaney H. Jones
David Ward
Oe Cae
Ralph Stevens
Edward E. House
Fred E. Smalley
Alexander McKinnon
John W. Dunlop Jr
Bas
George Vandewaker
Thomas Groves
Thomas J. Dwyer
Clayton M. Jones
Clare End of Ball League
Pioneer Party
Jackanapea
A. L. Bogere
OLD Council
F.C. Coburn
Geo. W. Carrier
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