Russell No 1 Oil Well Draws Surge of Interest
Interest in oil field development centers on the Russell well No 1 located near Clare Michigan. Drilling reached the Dundee of the Russell well and oil was struck after a period of measurements with a two million gas flow and an initial 2500 barrel daily rate claimed. Hundreds visit the field daily as more locations are declared and production debates continue amid low crude prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russell
Wood No
Clare
Michigan
Dundee
Midland
South Clare
County road commissioners attend Bay City meeting
John Asline Clare O C Somerville Lake and Jos Ladd Harrison Clare county road commissioners attended a Northern Michigan Road Association meeting in Bay City last week with State Highway Commissioner Grover C Dillman. Dillman explained the new township road law and urged that all work be supervised and approved by the State Highway Department.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Asline
Clare
O. C. Somerville
Lake and Jos
Mrs Wn Kanaar Dies After Stroke
Mrs William Kanaar died after a stroke on Tuesday, passing away around noon Wednesday. Funeral services will be held Saturday at 2 pm from Brown Corner Church conducted by Rev Frank N Bates. Further notice will appear in The Sentinel next week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brown Corner Church
William. Kanaar
Brown Corner
Frank N. Bates
Arthur Township
The
Sentinel
Name Chosen for Clare County's New Golf Course
The naming committee for the Bowler golf course near Clare met at Theo Bowler’s law office to select from 87 entries. The winning title was No 18 Twin Wims Golf Course submitted by Mrs Annabelle Hampton, with second choice No 51 The W.HE.B submitted by Ola Hall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clare County
Wm. Bowler
Clare
Theo. G. Bowler
Eighly
Wims
Annabellé Hampton
Oia Hall
Glare County
Torch murderers pass through Clare Thursday morning
A group of eight state police moved the torch murderers through Clare en route to Marquette prison after their transfer from Jackson. The trio who confessed to killing and burning two youths and their female companions near Milan last week drew mixed reactions from onlookers as crowds gathered. Fred Smith and David Blackstone rode together in one car and chatted untroubled, while Frank Oliver in another appeared dazed and somber.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marquette
Michigan
Milan
Jackson
Clare
Fred Smith
David Blackstone
Frank Oliver
Randall School celebration set for August in Grant township
The Randall School planning committee invites past and present residents, students, and teachers to a celebration on Saturday August 29 at the Randall school grounds in Clare county. The program includes flag raising, games, a bucking bronco exhibition, a picnic lunch with roasted ox sandwiches, speeches, music, and various solos and duets featuring local performers. The event will close with remarks by George White of Clare and presentations by Asa Aldrich and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Altho
Arly
Wilson State Park
Old Sol
Clare High School
Butts
Harrison
Geo. Boyd
Chas. Butts
Alex McKinnon
Elmer Cinte
Asa Aldrich
Our County School
Jesse Hampton
W. M
John Q
Look Lodge
Clare
Lewis Anderson
A. M
State of Michigan
A. Watt Johnstone
Cadillac
Marshall Parker
Ediion
the Sentinel
Randall School
Randall
Grant Township
Clare County
Theo. G. “Bowler
Jake Colmus
Old Time Orchestra
Mildred Krell
Ellis J. Bowler
Durand
Quartette
Pietch
Rank
Radlof
Krell
W. &. Bowler
Donovan Mott
Pontiac
Adolph Krell
Saginaw
George White
Marl Gilmore
Elizabeth
Maxine Krell
Leis
Chris Krell
Pauline Krell
Pfetch
County Commissioner of Schools
Salo
George Pretch
Long
America
Michigan
Resolution of Condolence for Brother Kirkbride
The John Q. Look Lodge No. 404 F and A M reports the passing of Brotzar G Kirkbride. The lodge drapes the altar for thirty days and extends sympathy to the bereaved family. A copy of the resolution will be printed in the Clare Sentinel and filed in minutes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brotzar
Kirkbride
John Q
A. M
Clare Sentinel
Regway
John Q. Lock
John Morden
Tibbits
E. A. Throop
Jesse Hampton
Robinett Clan Holds 17th Annual Reunion in Alwoods Grove
Members of the Robinett family gathered in Alwoods Grove for the 17th annual reunion on Sunday August 16 with about 150 attendees. A long chicken dinner under maple trees filled the day as officers were re-elected and reports approved. Five deaths and four marriages marked the year, plus three births, with relatives from Indiana Michigan and nearby towns joining in portraits of kinship and recitations and songs before departure.
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Alwoods Grove
Virgil Robinett
Hamilton
Ind
Hiram Satisson
Clare
Grant Heller
Metz
Vernice Robinett
Lavern Marie Davis
Gertrude Coats
Paul Kemp
Pontiac
Marie Kauffman
Simon Miller
Olio
Alma Barber
Bennie Parker
O’ Flint
Gretchen Coats
Wm. Gruno
Gale Robinett
James Robinett
Chesaning
James Norman Allen
Eugene Allen
Coleman
Carline Walters
Arden Walters
Sid Hood
Morris
Hiram Flegel
Vera Phinnisey
Bronson
Leo Shook
Sam McDonald
Montgomery
Melvilla Robinett
Arlene and
Lorraine
Blain Flegel
Ann Arbor
Amos Wilson
Flint
Ted Newman
Lansing
Sheldon Torrester
Angola
Menzo Robinett
Eunice
Arthur and
Emerson
Ypsilanti
Mellie Kogan
Hiram Wegel
Arelen
Lorraine Robinett
Norma Fisher
J. C. Newman
C G M District Association Meets in Midland Thursday
The Clare Gladwin and Midland District Association meets Thursday August 27 in Midland with afternoon session at 2 and evening at 8. Delegates include Mrs A H Horton secretary Mrs M D Feighner Ruth Mrs Anna bella Hampton organist and Mrs Albert Dawe chaplain. Visitors will tour Dow Gardens between sessions. transportation arranged by Worthy Matron Gladys Hampton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clare, Gladwin and Midland District Association
Midland
Glare Chapter
A. H. Horton
M. D. Feighner
Ruth
Annabella Hampton
Abert Dawe
Dow Gardens
M. BR. Howlett
Worthy Matron
Gladys. Hampton
Forty-Fifth County Fair Promises Week of Events
The Forty-Fifth Annual Fair at County Seat runs September 16 to 19 with horse races ball games horseshoe pitching team pulling contests band music and school booths. Premium lists mailed to patrons and to be displayed in Clare Farwell and Harrison for exhibitor rewards. school day September 18 offers free entry to school booths.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. Bruce
Robi Kleinhardt
Phyllis ‘Sherwood
Kathleen Bogan
Betty Hampton
Jack Morgan
Jesse Hampton
Coral Dannenberger
Barbara Hodson
Ceral Dannenberger
Gladys Hemstreet
Farwell
Norwell
Russell Koch
Geo. Sherwood
Hol. Woods
Stanley Masten
Frank Hochstetler
Glare
Sentinel
Clare
Harrison
Glave
Clare Young Man Weds Miss Marion Hotaling in Illinois
Norris Asline son of Mr and Mrs John Asline married Miss Marion Hotaling at Onargo Illinois Tuesday The couple will honeymoon at Dr Jones cottage in the Upper Peninsula and in Canada before he returns to Northwestern Medical University Chicago to complete his medical studies next year Their families traveled from Clare to attend the service and return shortly after.
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Onargo
Ill
Norris Asline
John Asline
Marion Hotaling
Dr. Jones
Upper Peninsula
Canada
Northwestern Medical University
Chicago
Clare
Bay City
S. M. Callihan
Natural Gas Reaches Clare In First Commercial Outlet
Natural gas was turned into the Clare division of Michigan Gas Corporations system shortly after noon marking the first commercial outlet of the Clare field. The Vernon well supplies the new product and a crew of about 18 men are converting appliances. Clare will use the same rate as artificial gas for now with higher heat value.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michigan Gas Corporations
Clare
Vernon
Mt. Pleasant
Evangelist Tatman Returns From Ohio to Speak at Dover Tabernacle
Rev Tatman, who has conducted four weeks of evangelistic meetings in Ohio drawing hundreds, has returned home. He will speak at the Dover Gospel Tabernacle next Sunday night with a special song service. Cone and bring a friend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. BR. ‘Tatman
Ohio
Dover Gospel Tabernacle
Cone
Rev H B Johnson Carries On With Duties Despite Illness
Oxford clergyman Rev H B Johnson underwent planned surgery last week but still attended and led services. He officiated at multiple funerals including S C G C Kirkbride in Clare, Oxford, and Mackinac Island. He also presided over a wedding in Oxford and joined Mrs Johnson at the accompanying dinner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. B. Johnson
Oxford
Clare
S.cgc
Kirkbride
Mrs. Johnson
P. Poole
Mackinac Island
Ann Arbor
Methodist Church Year Ends With Respectful Session
The Clare Methodist Church business conference met at the parsonage to close the church year with social time hosted by Mr and Mrs Hurd. District Superintendent Rev J G De Vinney led the business and praised the pastor and wife for outstanding results.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clare Methodist Church
Kingdom of God
Hurd
City of Clare to be served by new fire truck soon
At the city council meeting a committee from the fire department presented plans for a new Model A Ford fire truck. The vehicle will reuse parts from existing equipment to reduce costs and will be capable of 55 miles per hour with a new pumper. The rural pumper will move to the city truck, with other changes. the truck will serve both city and rural fires.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clare
Albert Haley
Willard Bicknell
Jas. Clute
I. B. Hampton
Funeral Services Held Saturday for S C Kirkbride
Samuel C Kirkbride born May 20 1858 in Philadelphia New York moved to Michigan and Clare where he ran a general store and later served as postmaster eight times. He supported community welfare and Freemasonry and planned his funeral with friend Rev H B Johnson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samuel C. Kirkbride
Philadelphia
Jefferson, County
New York
Nellie Comstock
Michigan
Clare
Kirkbride
William Waite
Minneapolis
Harrison
Cleveland
Wilson
John Q. Lock Lodge
Dennis B. Alward
Denny
Alward
Rev
H. B. Johnson
Oxford
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MASON
Robinett
C.G.M. District Association
Clare Young Man
Illinois
Onargo, Illinois
Tatman
Bextra
Crystal Bakery
S. C. Kirkbride
New Post Office
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