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Newspaper
Clare Sentinel
Location
Clare, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Aug 12, 1927
Page
4
The Dayton News argues for state backed planning commissions to regulate land subdivision and curb ugly, haphazard development. It warns that unregulated layouts create traffic problems, health issues, and visual blight, challenging individual land rights for the common good.
The text extols paint as a wise economy that preserves houses and timber. It notes health benefits, pest reduction, and the beauty of freshly painted homes, urging collective citywide cleanup and paint up efforts to improve general appearance.
A Roseburg Oregon News-Review note praises community unity and ongoing efforts to expand Douglas County. Optimistic outlook asserts fasting results and continuous development as residents vow daily progress for years to come.
The text emphasizes that a well planned lawn and garden complete a home’s appeal as much as interior décor. It argues grounds should express the owner’s individuality through careful arrangement and minimal materials, making house and garden grow into a perfect home over time.
In the Huntsville Times edition the piece emphasizes the need for daily community boosts and persistent prayers as essential to right living, noting both omission and commission as key considerations for appreciation of local support.
Builders increasingly value future appeal and durability. A well constructed house is attractive and promises a long life, leading to greater homeowner satisfaction and a higher market price.
The Davis boys purchased a new tractor and a grain threshing machine and are threshing in the vicinity. Mr and Mrs Alfred Seitz and Frank Stannard and family visited over the weekend. Mr and Mrs Ben Campbell of Grand Rapids visit Farwell and Gilmore relatives. Mrs Stanley Glass and three children and Mrs Bessie Glass stay a week at Rock Lake. Mr Glass visited them Sunday. Mr and Mrs JL McAlvey and sons Carl and Dale with Harford Welch spent Sunday at Rock Lake.
An odorless colorless spray kills and repels flies, mosquitoes, and lice on livestock. Park keeps pests off longer in pasture, with a noticeable odor and slight staining. Sold by Kirkpatrick, Druggist, at 1.25 dollars per gallon can.
Maud Barber and Kenneth Roller leave for two weeks in Ohio. Earl Owens family visit Myers. Gordon McGilverys from Flint visit grandmother Mrs. Storms. Frank Nash and A Hutchinson from Clare visit F. M. Myers family. Mrs. E. Storms calls. Ladies Union meets with Mrs. C. Shull on Wednesday August 17 for officer election. all members urged to attend.
Miss Shirley Allen returns from Flint after a weeks visit to Emma Boyton. Leo Nixon couple visit Mrs J Taylor near Rosebush. Hanes stays with relatives. Marie Harsh of Coleman plans ten day stay with Edna Reed. John Reed and son Jas. of Bloom Grove call on Albert Reed. Shafer couple visit Russell Cowden near Rosebush. Warren Parsell hosts Rev and Mrs Smith of Clare. Helsing Hand society met last Thursday with Mrs I N Lansing.
West Freeman residents Mr and Mrs Rose and friends from Detroit spent a few days at Lost Lake. Fred Wagel and children and Mrs Elizabeth Engil of West Branch joined Mr and Mrs M W Finch. W G Currie worked at his ranch last week. Glen Amy of Lake threshing rye at the Currie farm. The Finchs visited Houghton Lake West Branch Sunday with Lida Finch and grandson Francis. J H Banhill of Evart visited M W Finch's last Friday. Violet and Alma Seil spent Sunday with Marjorie and Laura Finch.
Local families and visitors from Clare Muskegon Saginaw Winona Minn Lake George Rosebush Detroit and Marion gather at Woodland Cabin and nearby homes. The page notes Sunday visits dinners and a few sickness updates plus threshing underway on the Cornwell farm.
Arthur Center friends report the marriage of Buddarvis of Pontiac to Cecile Hilborn of West Branch after a farewell dinner hosted by the bride’s grandparents Mr and Mrs Wm Hilborn. Rev Frank Bates officiated and the couple will begin their life together as they receive best wishes from the community.
Brown Corners residents report threshing wheat and barley and oat cutting as the main activity. Jack Jerred traveled to Ann Arbor on Tuesday to seek treatment for his feet. Ernie Green and family attended the Green reunion at Mt Pleasant, while Lenn Hartman and family of Pontiac visit his parents for a few days and plan a fishing and camping trip beyond the straits.
A series of social calls and visits across Midland area households are noted. Frank and Mrs. Roberts of Midland hosted callers Saturday. Mrs H Mickle and daughter plus others visited relatives near Howland Lake Friday and Sunday. Multiple families including Smith Blystone Robinett and Teale extended visits and attended church in Clare.
Alf Abbott and family host and visit relatives including Mrs Acres and Mrs Blystone. Sunday callers include Vern Hain and James Grigg clan, with camping and river outings at Fowler’s lake. Other stops feature Mae Blystone, O M Blystone, Rhodeses, Poet family, and Rexall sale notices.
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