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Newspaper
Clare Sentinel
Location
Clare, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Aug 05, 1932
Page
1
A bank collapse left 2500 depositors of the Clara County Savings Bank weighing liquidation versus reorganization. The depositors committee, unpaid, seeks a clear early decision from all depositors on endorsing the plan to avoid a costly receivership, while saving time and advancing asset value.
The Jack Kelly Stock Company returns to Clare for three nights starting Monday August 8. The company brings a new tent and equipment after securing plays from New York and Chicago, with vaudeville by Lila and Lloyd Connelly. Opening night offers one free admission with a paid ticket.
W W McClanahan Pollard No 1 six sites south and east of Clare in Isabella township produced an estimated 2 000 000 cubic feet. Bowman No 1 derrick erected on Schug Snider No 3 site in Vernon township ready to spud. Cowden No 1 rotary drilling 240 feet deep test for gas. Derrick material for Clarence Thayer property South of Clare en route.
Last week Wednesday a group of locals appeared before Justice Callihan after a complaint of rowdy and indecent conduct at Loon Lake. Three received six months probation or 30 days in jail. one was bound over to the Circuit Court on a criminal charge.
Clare County Chapter of the American Red Cross has distributed food clothing and six tons of flour to the needy over six to eight months. A shipment of home grown cotton will arrive soon and be distributed through the Red Cross to aid families ahead of the coming cooler months. The county Red Cross has also handled twenty four soldier pension claims and assisted motherhood and other relief cases during the period.
The Clare Variety Store advertises a limited time offer to enlarge your favorite photo or snapshot in color for 36 cents. Ask about this promotion.
The six month report by Prosecuting Attorney T Carl Holbrook notes thirty eight prosecutions with thirty one convictions and seven dismissals for absence. Disorderly conduct and motor vehicle offenses lead cases with additional charges including larceny assault speeding and prohibition violations. Jail terms total 180 days with 100 in fines and three years probation. costs paid by defendants and no jury trial expenses recorded.
A bronze painted Essex Terraplane arrived at Woodward Motor Sales in Clare following a Detroit parade. Amelia Earhart christened the model in Detroit, a six cylinder car pitched as cheaper than rivals. The parade featured 2000 cars and 140000 horsepower along a six mile route.
The eighteenth annual Robinett reunion is set for Sunday August 14 at Atwood grove in Arthur township Missouri. Newman, Sec. Also available are affordable used cars including Dodge coach 28 and Durant 30 sedan from Woodward Motor Sales on West Street.
The Clare County depositor agreement delay prompts officials to assure the public the matter is being handled quickly and with care. The account is bonded and bondsmen pledge ample security to cover potential county losses during the recovery period. The security includes many real estate descriptions needing title verification, a task led by the Prosecuting Attorney to ensure accuracy.
On Sunday morning Wm. Coffman’s Essex, with five passengers, struck loose gravel three miles east and 1 1/2 south of Rosebush, causing injuries. Peter Williams suffered a deep side cut. Coffman was bruised. Miss Hattie Pedjac had a finger nearly severed. Dr. W. Clute treated them. all reported doing nicely.
Local residents reported bright flames reflecting in the sky last Sunday night as Harvey White’s barn was consumed. The building housed the season’s crop an automobile and some farm equipment.
The new postal rates lower rates for newspapers and magazines mailed by the public. The rate applies to 2 ounces for 1 cent of parcel post, whichever is lower, reducing postage on large bundles of papers.
Archie Miller born May 7 1851 near Strathroy Ontario died July 27 1982 at his daughter Mrs Edwin Russell in Clare Michigan He married Mellisa Ramey in 1879 and settled near Rosebush later moving to Clare He leaves a daughter Billa a son John two brothers four sisters seven grandchildren and two great grandchildren He was a charter member of Central Methodist Church and Masonry members attended the funeral from several Ontario and Alberta cities
Frank E. Hager 54, former Highland Park president and Dearborn real estate operator, died Sunday morning at St Joseph Mercy Hospital Pontiac from a stroke after his car crashed into two vehicles at Northwestern Highway and Telegraph Road Saturday night. Deputy Floyd Stapleton found him semi conscious and Coroner Kimball ordered hospital care. funeral services were held Tuesday. He is survived by his widow Blanche, two children Garnet and Donald, his mother Mrs George Hager of Gladwin, six brothers and three sisters including Myrtle Skraatz of Gladwin. He was en route to his summer home on Elizabeth Lake.
The Hale Ladies Aid will serve ice cream and cake at their church parlors Friday evening August 12. Public invited to attend and support the event.
Thomas McNally hold the contract for the North Bradley to Coleman concrete strip. Work began early this week and crews plan to tie into existing paving by week’s end. Gangs run two shifts to speed progress with detour in place at the rail crossing near Budge farm Coleman Bureau.
Michigan Natural Gas Corporation will file plans with the public utilities commission in August to lay a gas line and serve Flint Saginaw and Bay City from Central Michigan fields. The Michigan Natural Gas Pipe Line Company also seeks approval to lay a line and supply natural gas to Big Rapids Remus Cedar Springs Casnovia Reed City and Muskegon.
Plans are complete for the Baptist Sunday School annual picnic to be held at Wilson State Park Harrison on Wednesday August 17. Bring well filled baskets and enjoy the day at Budd Lake. An excellent program has been prepared.
The Brand Midgets defeated Dover 16-5 for their seventh straight win. Pitcher Lyle Allen struck out 16 as Brand totaled 18 hits and 15 runs. Frank Allen joined the lineup catching and added 3 hits in 5 at bats. Norris Blystone returned at first base after an injury and played well. The Midgets have no game until August 21 and list contact points for arranging future games.
Mrs Anna Carey 70 of near Stanton Michigan joined an anti hoarding group after losing 2850 in old bills. Police searched for the money as she recalled placing the bills in an old bag in her linen closet instead of the kitchen boiler where she thought they were hidden. The bills were deposited in a bank named Michigan Investor.
County officials in Clare County push to hire only men and teams for a 10.5 mile grade project on U S 27 between Clare and Harrison. Led by William Krell and Mayor Wilson they canvassed for signatures, visiting most neighborhoods and securing broad support from local officials and residents.
At the Ideal Theatre the week presents The Tip Off with Eddie Quillan a prize fight story and a comedic action feature. Forgotten Commandments stars Paramount Special Cast with scenes from The Ten Commandments including the Crossing of the Red Sea. Her Majesty Love with Merilyn Miller and Ben Lyons offers light entertainment. Leon Errol and Will C Field headline a comedy and news program with Chester Gonglin.
The St Cecilia church will serve a three course dinner at the Twit Elm Club house four miles north of Clare next Thursday evening. Dinner at five o clock with golf or bridge as options. Price fifty cents. The public is cordially invited.
Oldtime Thursday nights charge 26 cents per person while Saturday rounds cost 20 cents per person. Sunday round rates are five cents as part of a park plan.
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