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Newspaper
Clare Sentinel
Location
Clare, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Aug 04, 1939
Page
13
Train schedules list east and west routes with times for Ann Arbor and Pere Marquette. Local church notices include services at Church of God and Reorganized Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints plus social and visiting notes.
The Church School will meet at 10 45 a m with Louis Finch as superintendent. Morning Worship follows at noon with a message by the minister. A cordial welcome is extended to all to share the church.
A local notice invites residents to Sunday study meetings at 3 p m led by Carl Pulcifer. Free, no collection, with contact options offered. The item also lists various weekend visits and family gatherings among area residents including Mr and Mrs Palmer Dolph Miss Shirley Barton and families in Flint MusKEgon Saginaw and Detroit areas.
A Friday evening reception at the school auditorium honored Mr. and Mrs. Phillip Hochstetler with sixty seven guests. Hostess served punch and wafers after the bride and groom were presented. ushers were Bernice Stanley Lillian Moore and Norma Ann Dolph. Out of town guests included Frank Hochstetler Jas Rassat Ruth Joslin Curtis Hearns Palmer Dolph Norma Azin Walter Reynolds and others from Glare Muskegon and Flint.
A new dictating machine has been developed that permits over 80 minutes of continuous dictation. It is designed for office use and features a compact form suitable for typical workspaces.
The Fut ure Partner Chapter presents A Hillbilly Wedding next Thursday and Friday August 10 and 11 at Farwell Gym. A barn dance style show features old songs, a wedding plot with Captain Henry of the Showboat Dixie Bell, and a cast of musicians dancers and business leaders in silk and lace. Advance tickets are 25 cents from F F A members and Farwell Drug Store. door prices are 35 cents adults and 15 cents children.
Lillie A. Rawson born February 21, 1874 in Jackson County West Virginia died July 26 1939 at age 65 5 5 in Gilmore township Her husband James Graham preceded her in death eight years earlier She leaves daughter Mrs Terence of Rourke Gilmore foster daughter Mrs Floyd Jackson of Weidman one sister Mrs May Freeman of Gilmore and one brother Frank Rawson of Farwell Funeral at Church of Christ Gilmore conducted by Rev Mary House and Rev J S Penick Interment in Gilmore Cemetery
Providence Brown University scholar Prof Otto Neu pebauer has begun deciphering undeciphered tablets on ancient mathematics and astronomy from Egypt, Babylon, and Arabia. He plans to summarize findings in historical texts and study thousands of tablets across U S museums, hoping to finish in his lifetime.
A new chemically treated packet of charcoal and shredded paper claims to ignite a furnace rapidly. Anthracite Industries says the product achieves full combustion in under five minutes, simplifying startup for homeowners.
In a featured exchange from Tit-Bits Magazine, counsel pressed a witness about a call to Mrs Smith on October twentieth. An hour of heated argument followed before the judge allowed the question, but the reply stated the respondent was not present.
A famous aircraft designer studies a mounted bird in a museum and notes its tail plane seems to infringe one of his patents, prompting a sharp exchange with an amused museum attendant.
A dialogue fragment shows a character asking about stage acting techniques and the reply notes the speaker has been married twice. The exchange hints at personal history influencing career choices.
Mrs Entwhistle questions Mr Simpkins about another complaint while he insists the issue is an egg. The exchange reflects the curdled humor of a boarding-house routine highlighted by a brief domestic dispute in the Minneapolis Journal.
A speaker compliments a young singer after a second encore, recalling childhood memories on a father’s farm. The tribute notes how the songs evoked the creak of the old front gate and a return to earlier days.
A young man jokes with a waitress about meals and waiting times. The waitress smiles and explains that she and Martha do not get off until two, hinting at a late shift and shared routine.
In a terse, period style note readers glimpse rumors of two victims of a shipbuilder strike. The quoted lines imply distress and suspicion as sailings are delayed and conversations hint at personal stakes and labor conflict.
A witty exchange centers on a Cremona violin described as a fine instrument. The remark highlights the instrument's esteemed craft and prompts light banter about its noted reputation.
A brief comic exchange from a Philadelphia Bulletin sketch features a wife and husband bantering about obedience and patience with a dog while a bystander laughs at a manager's inquiry. A Chelsea Record joke follows about an uncle drawn to Sing Sing and an electric bath remedy proposed by a doctor.
A customer asks for 2000 pounds of coal from a dealer, inquiring if a large load is possible. The exchange centers on quantity and willingness to accommodate a sizable order.
The dialogue presents a classroom exchange where a student named Robert is questioned by a teacher about his activity. Robert responds that he is listening, suggesting a moment of instruction or discipline aboard a train setting referenced by "The Rail."
A classroom exchange asks what makes trees become petrified. the wind causes branches to rock and sway as a basic effect.
A brief note contrasts natural lightning with artificial electric light, noting differences in origin, energy release, and how each illuminates the environment. The article uses period phrasing to explain basic concepts for readers.
The Pittsburgh Press notes a sharp quip about college population asking how many students there are and replying about one in ten, reflecting light commentary.
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