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Newspaper
Clare Sentinel
Location
Clare, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Aug 12, 1938
Page
11
Farwell notes include morning and afternoon train times for local routes and a Thursday lodge meeting for E of P and Pythian sisters. Social mentions cover Myrtle Robison guesting, weekend trips by Mr and Mrs Stanley and Ruth, and outings by Mr and Mrs Roy Gainsforth along with Huckleberry search near Rock Lake.
Pastor Rev Jas Rogers leads morning worship at 11 45 with church school at 10 30. Prayer meeting is Thursday at 7 30.
Local church schedules list services for Church of God and Reorganized Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints with Sunday school and worship times. A long string of weekend visits shows residents from Britton Detroit Midland Ann Arbor Saginaw and other towns staying with or visiting neighbors and relatives.
The regular Girl Sprouts meeting was held at Margaret Marshall’s home on Friday August 6 with 14 sprouts present. Miss Anna Mae Smalley led the business, Aletha and Mary Lou Wiggins won prizes, and Miss Smalley played piano. Refreshments of pineapple sherbet and cake followed. next meeting set for August 29 at Dorothy Utley’s home.
The Ladies Library Association held its regular monthly meeting last Friday. Plans were made for a Bingo party on August 20 and yard cleanup south of the library was discussed with steps taken to care for it. The library interior will be decorated this week under Louis Gee’s supervision with Harold Reese assisting. Frank Rawson is repainting his house, improving its appearance.
John Moore and family and Roy Putman and families were in the Upper Peninsula last week after huckleberries. They picked several bushels and canned about fifty quarts each. Mrs. Fred Barnum returned with her husband to Jackson last Friday after visiting her mother Mrs. Minnie Frye. Mrs. Perry and children of Ithaca spent Sunday with friends at Farwell. Mrs. Kenneth Babcock visits by her mother Mrs. Secord of Alma. Residents attended the Marion Homecoming last week and the free Wednesday shows drew large crowds. Labor Day bills are out and plans for the usual crowd are in place. The Auld Lang Syne rs plan their nineteenth party.
In Redding township section 27 Pure Oil Switzer No 1 reached 1140 feet amid plans to ream casing to isolate sandy water zones. Socony-Vacuum Van Horn No 1 drills past 915 feet while S.J. Higelmire trust Van Horn No 3 reaches 906 feet. McClanahan Perkina No 1 sits at 800 feet as August operations continue.
District rigs advance with 10 inch casing at ~600 feet on State No M-3 in section 5 and Van Horn No 1 clearing 438 feet of 10 inch drift. Weller Dapar rigs operate Freeman section 2 east of Big Norway Jake while Gulf plans Van Horn No 2 offset. Voorhees Jorgensen site yet to run as McClanahan Oil Company expected to participate.
The Clare Drum and Bugle Corps hosted a district gathering at the Clare Post with 1939 officer installations led by Bay City officials. Attendees included posts from Mio Bay City and Blanchard, plus the Auxiliary Unit and S A L Squadron. A banquet followed at the Hotel Holland with remarks from state and local leaders and Congressman Roy O Woodrutt.
Two ambitious young constables who rode the force by fining dozens of small offenders resign to open a new station. One will handle beggars while the other will collect fines, a plan that surprised the inspector and ended their promising careers.
A commercial traveler asks about Crimson Gulch and Cactus Joe explains many locals have moved into motion pictures and favor renaming the place Peacock Alley to reflect their refinements.
An orator proclaims gratitude to the country, then a sympathetic voice jokes about unpaid income tax in a Providence Journal excerpt. The exchange highlights public tension over tax obligations and national duty.
Dialogue shows a mother cat resisting soap and water while Betty confesses she cannot lick the kittens as the mother does. The scene highlights differences in maternal grooming and caregiving within animal behavior.
A cheeky exchange recalls two small Poms as the loveliest darlings at home for Mrs. De Style. The quip highlights a playful domestic scene centered on pet parrots and cherished dogs.
Jessie tells Tessie she has been busy with various tasks. Tessie reveals she recently had her teeth removed and a gas stove installed, sharing small personal updates in a casual exchange.
An old salt recounts surviving a week adrift on a single can of beans to a crowd of boys. The boys react with stunned curiosity and a touch of humor as the story ends in a quiet moment.
A domestic joke follows a report of a burglar in a house last night. Willie answers a question about his father’s action by saying he was not under the circumstances he was under the bed.
A Hartford Times quote depicts a cautious employer seeking a reliable chauffeur. The applicant responds confidently with assurances of safety and asks for salary in advance, highlighting the wary hiring dynamic and expectations in a humorous exchange.
A brief reminiscence questions whether a painting depicts a sunrise or sunset. The speaker quips that the artist, Martin, never rose early enough to paint a sunrise, hinting the work shows evening light.
In a playful exchange, Joey explains not fully standing up to Bill but mentioning his hair as a symbol. Sally comments on the act, framing it as a humorous moment about courage and personal style.
Reported line-drawing dialogue describes a speaker calling Tom the Missing Link for escaping from a chain gang. The phrasing reflects slang of the era and hints at a sensationalized urban legend rather than confirmed fact.
The Maltese, a rare toy breed in America, is among the oldest dogs in the world. The American Kennel Gazette notes it was established on Malta by Phoenicians in 1600 B.C. A Roman dog lover once paid about $10,000 for a Maltese, a tale recorded by Italian naturalist Aldrovandi in the sixteenth century.
A brief note explains that spaghetti macaroni in many forms are made from the same basic dough of flour water and a pinch of salt. The text emphasizes common ingredients and shared preparation.
A damaged OCR fragment shows a question about harming a dog and emotional reactions. It contains stray punctuation and incomplete dialogue making attribution and context unclear.
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