Defense Test Day Explained and its Peace Demonstration
National safety law created a civilian reserve and mobilization plans. A state and local committee structure will organize Defense Test Day on September 12 to show preparedness without war, with volunteers aged 18 to 45 and patriotic activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
War Department
Organized Reserve
Regular Army
National Guard
John Smith
Organized Reserve Corps
Jonesville
Smith
Selective Board
Republic
Harry C. Hale
U. A. Army
Cider Mill Undergoes Major Improvements This Week
M. J. Butterfield completed overhauling his cider mill adding an apple washer and jelly making equipment. The plant now handles 40 barrels of cider every ten hours and 350 gallons of jelly, improving speed for patrons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. J. Butterfield
Mr. Butterfield
de Yarmer
Traffic signals for turns and stops issued by state police
State police approve a signaling system for arm motions to indicate right and left turns and slowing or stopping. Officials warn drivers to extend the arm during turns, to stop or slow, and to observe laws on license hanging, parking lights, headlight dimming, and stopping for street cars.
Miller Family Holds Gathering
A Sunday gathering at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Ben Parish honored David Miller with a noon dinner for thirty four guests. Attendees from Litchfield Saginaw Greenville London Ont Strathroy Vernon and Clare shared bouquets and good wishes for future events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ben Parish
David Miller
James Campbell
Florence
Genevieve
Litchfield
Minn
A. C. Bissell
Helen Miller
Saginaw
H. J. Miller
Greenville
Joseph Miller
London
Ont
George Patterson
Strathroy
Archie Miller
Ella Miller
Vernon
John Miller
Colonville
Rosella Waddington
Chase McKinnon
Clare
Inventory Taken of Tourist Grounds Monday Night
An eclectic group camping at Clare Tourist grounds Monday night includes Mr and Mrs W P Strong from Cincinnati Ohio on a Michigan tour having praised Clare grounds after stops at Fort Wayne Kalamazoo Charlevoix Saa Long Lake. Other travelers from Kenton Ohio head to Torch Lake and Utica Michigan residents Mr and Mrs A Morgan Mr and Mrs H J C Morgan and Harry Morgan are touring around the Michigan coast.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clare Tourist Grounds
W. P. Strong
Cincinnatii
Michigan
Fort Wayne
Kalamazoo
Charlevoix
Saa
Long Lake
Clare
Kenton
Torch Lake
A. Morgan
H. J. C. Morgan
Harry Morgan
Utica, Mich
Bowler Declines Prosecuting Attorney Candidacy In Clare
Adv Joseph F Bowler of Clare Michigan announces he will not seek the office of Prosecuting Attorney in the upcoming primary and tenders resignation effective September 1 1924 He thanks supporters and asks for continued confidence of friends in Clare County in the future.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Supcoil
Joseph F. Bowler
Ladies Aid Meeting Shifts To Two Hosts This Week
The Ladies Aid will meet at Mrs Cassady home Friday afternoon. Next week the gathering moves to Mrs J H Seeley. A good attendance is urged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies Aid
Primary Election Petition Names Voters Choosers
In a readers’ prompt, the piece lists petitioned candidates for county offices across Harrison Clare and Farwell including Judge of Probate Thomas Dorsey Harrison Sheriff Thomas Michael Clare Alpha S Crigier County Clerk R Bruce Williams Emma Hoag and others urging careful voter consideration at the upcoming primary election.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas
Dorsey
Clare
Robert B. Mills
Harrison
John R. Brown
Harrison Co
Myrtle Turner
Clare Co
Ernest W. Brown
Farwell
Mutual Oil Co Opens Station Here in Clare
Mutual Oil Co opens a storage station in Clare on the west side of the Ann Arbor freight depot with a 40 000 gallon capacity. The firm’s Energy gasoline and Radiant kerosene are its main products. Two filling stations already exist at different garages and more are planned. T C Bruce is the local manager.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mutual Oil Co
Ondvain
Clare
Ann Arbor
T. C. Bruce
Charles W Woolston Dies In Sheridan Township
Charles Wesley Woolston of Sheridan township died at his home on August 2 1924 after living in Lapeer Isabella and Clare counties. He married Nancy M Grover and the funeral at St Cecelia church Tuesday with Rev Fr Flanagan officiating, burial in the church cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Wesley Woolston
Shiawasse
Sheridan Township
Nancy M. Grover
Clare County
Lapeer
Isabella
St. Cecelia
Fr. Flanagan
Edith Morrison Shot in Head While Riding to Houghton Lake
Rosebush correspondent reports Edith Morrison visiting Arthur Johnston was shot in the head by a bullet that came through the top of the car between Rosebush and Clare. She was taken to Saginaw and found to be not badly hurt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rosebush
Houghton Lake
Edith Morrison
Arthur Johnston
Clare
Saginaw
Republican Ticket Judge of Probate Candidate Graham
H A Graham seeks voters support for Judge of Probate in Isabella County on the Republican ticket. He promises courtesy promptness and efficient service and asks for their backing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. A. Graham
Dance at Rich mond hall Farwell with Melody Boys
A dance will be held at the Rich mond hall in Farwell on Friday evening August 16 with the Melody Boys providing the music.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richmond Hall
Farwell
Melody Boys
Sudden Death of Mrs Clare Provost Shocks Farwell Family
Mrs Clare Provost of Flint daughter of Mr and Mrs Chas Koeplinger of Farwell died aged 24 years 6 months and 23 days after a brief illness. Born January 20 1900 in Blackmar Saginaw county Michigan she lived in Grant township Clare Vernon and Nottawa Isabella and finally Farwell before moving to Flint. She married Roland Provost of Flint in August 1922 leaving a baby boy four days old. Survived by parents three brothers Frank Duncan and William and a sister Mrs John Everett. Funeral planned in Flint with Avalon cemetery interment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farwell
Clare Prosost
Flint
Chas. Koeplinger
Clara Margaret Koeplinger
Blackmar Saginaw County
Michigan
Grant Township
Clare
Vernon
Nottawa
Isabella County
Grant
Buick Motor Co
Roland Provost
Frank
William Chief Pety
Cordova
Alaska
Duncan G
U. S. Naval Training
Reed 90th Birthday Celebrated Early By Guests
Family and friends from Port Huron Carson City and Nashville gathered at the home of Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Reed on August 7 to honor his 90th birthday. The date was a misread as the actual birthday falls on August 24 but a hearty dinner of chicken cakes and treats followed with warm wishes for many more milestones.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Port Huron
Carson City
Nashville
J. W. Reed
Tractor Journey Logged From Dover to Arthur Township
Chase Witzpatrick drove a Hubor tractor from Dover in Grant township to Wm Hilborn’s in Arthur township, a distance of about 6 4 4 miles, using 12 gallons of gasoline at a cost of 48 cents. Witnesses named are John Hartman Delos Wright and Wmn Hilborn.
Revival Services Begin in Colonville This August
Revival services will be held nightly for ten days starting August 10 in Colonville. An ordinance meeting is scheduled for Sunday, August 17. The events are open to all and feature gospel brought by Mrs. M. Br. Hendrick and son Rav, with FH. Snyder serving as pastor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Colonville
M. BR. Henderick
Rav
FH. Snyder
Arrests May Solve Local Robbery Case
Six youths arrested in Mt. Pleasant by Sheriff Parm Landon and aides face linking evidence in two Clare business burglaries. Investigators recover guns clothing grips and other stolen goods valued around 300. Probes note use of fast cars and prior juvenile trouble.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mt. Pleasant
Parm Landon
Clare
Landon
Isabella County
Hastile
Isabella
Mrs Lulu Murphy Attends G O P Conference
Mrs Lulu Murphy Republican Vice Chairman of Clare County attended the Conference of the Republican Women of the Tenth Congressional District at Wenona Hotel Bay City on Monday August 4. Delegates and other interested women gathered to organize clubs and educate, with Miss Bina M West Port Huron and James E Davidson Bay City speaking. Each woman was instructed to register with her Unit Vice Chairman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lulu Murphy
Clare County
Tenth Congressional District
Wenona Hotel
Bay City
Murphy
Bina M. West
Port Huron
James E. Davidson
Betty Jane Boat Missing From Mud Lake Notice
Notice asks the parties who took the Betty Jane boat from Mud Lake Sunday night to return it to avoid further trouble. The message identifies the parties as well known and is signed by Lilian Billgrex.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Betty Jane
Mud Lake
Lilian Billgrex
Fire Prevention Slogan Contest Offers $2000 in Prizes
Clare County residents may join a nationwide Fire Prevention Slogan Contest with $2000 to be shared among 100 winners. Open to all except Glens Falls Insurance affiliates, the event aims to support the National Fire Protection Association. Contest closes October 11 during Fire Prevention Week with prizes from $500 to $5.00 each.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clare County
Glens Falls Insurance Company
National Fire Protection Association
Glens Falls
Achard
United States
Prominent Grant Farmer Dies After Short Illness
J. W. Glass, a well known Grant County farmer, died Sunday afternoon after a brief illness caused by brain infection. He was taken ill while in the field and died soon after. The funeral was held at the Dover church with Rev. Bates assisted by Revs. Roush and Kleinhardt, and he was buried in Cherry Grove.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. Glass
Glass
Dover
F. Bates
Roush
Kleinhardt
Cherry Grove
Doris Veeder and Ivan Terwilliger Tie Vows in St Louis
Miss Doris Veeder of Ithaca wed Ivan Terwilliger in a small ceremony at St Louis performed by Rev. Roberts. They celebrated at the bride’s home with family and friends before driving to Clare to begin housekeeping on West 6th Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Doris
W. A. Veeder
Ithaca
Ivan Terwilliger
Roberts
St. Louis
Eva Veeder
Gerald Haskell
Clare
West 6Th. Street
The
Sentinel
Clare Library opens August 28 amid celebrations
The Clare City Library announces its August 28 opening with plans for a community celebration at the Doherty Hotel site. Committees outline tasks, and funds already paid for shelving and furniture total 738.85 with more to come. The library seeks books and magazine subscriptions while noting donations from the Clare Study Club and other gifts including World Book and Roosevelt titles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clare City
Doherty Hotel
Book Committee
Clare Study Club
Childrens Culture
Theodore Roosevelt
Celebration Plans Set for Balloon Ascension
The Clare celebration schedules a balloon ascent August 28 with Prof. George Stewart of Grand Rapids as the pilot. Stewart, known for Sunday flights at Ramona Park Reed's Lake, will fly into Clare from Muskegon on August 27 and perform a balloon and parachute drop on the 28th.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamber of Commerce
George Stewart
Grand Rapids
Stewart
Ramona Park
Reed’s Lake
Clare
Muskegon
Michigan
Pastor and Wife Begin 2500 Mile Canadian Visit
Monday morning Rev. and Mrs. C. B. Milberry started a northern journey to Milden Sask Canada to visit their daughter and family after eight years. The trip lasts about two months and 2500 miles with pulpit duties covered by Revs. McDonald Loomis and Harger who seek church support during the pastor’s leave.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. B. Milberry
Milden
Sask
Can
The
Baptist Church
McDonald
Wise
Loomis
Vernon
Harger
Moody Bible School of Chicago
Mt Vernon Grange Plans August Meeting With State Officials
The Mt Vernon Grange will hold a regular meeting on Thursday evening August 21 with expectations that State Master A B Cook and Brother W F Taylor will attend. Members urged to attend and other Grange members invited. Secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
MT. Vernon
Mt. Vernon Grange
A.'B. Cook
WF. Taylor
Street Meeting by Evangelist Miller in Clare
Evangelist J. Miller of Chicago will speak and sing on the street in Clare this Saturday evening by permission of Mayor Thompson weather permitting. The aim is to awaken Catholics Protestants Jews and Gentiles to avoid hell. Rid Me at Anderson's Adv.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evangelist J. Miller
Chicago
Clare
Thompson
Hell
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U. S. Army
Trumkline Roads
Miller
Clare, Mich
Probate
Isabella Co
J Clara Prosost
G.O. P
Dover Church
Doris Veeder
White
Ady
Clare Library
Anderson’s
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