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Newspaper
Clare Sentinel
Location
Clare, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Aug 24, 1934
Page
7
Mail train schedules list West 7 52 A M and East 1 52 P M plus South 9 40 A M and North 12 6 P M. LODGE and Lythian Sisters meet Mondays and game nights. Numerous local visits and family gatherings span Lansing Detroit Ann Arbor Mt. Pleasant Ludington and other Michigan communities with Midland Farwell and Lake City appearances.
The item lists schedule for two churches. The Church of God presents Sunday School at 10 39, preaching at 11 30 and 7 30 with a Young People meeting led by June House and a cottage prayer meeting Wednesdays at 3 00. The Reorganized Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints notes Sunday School at 10 30 and a 12 30 prayer meeting with a Women’s Department meeting every other Thursday at 2 00. Everyone is welcome.
The theme this week explores the nature of progress and the items to carry through every age to stay virtuous and God blessed. Church school at 10 45 and divine worship at 11 45.
Lake View residents Mr and Mrs Rollie Graham and family visited H Baker. Franklin Littlefield and J L Littlefield were in Mt. Pleasant. Harry Kress of Lake George and Lee Spencer of Detroit dined with Lyman Frisby. Oral Woodin and son Kenneth from Flint visited Mr and Mrs Thomas McGuire. Frisby and Spencer hosted at Clearlake. Mrs A Powell and Bertha Babcock stayed with Harold Spronk at Birch Run. Ira Badger and son Walter attended the Lumber Jacks picnic at Riverdale. Jack Mursheen of Muskegon visited Walter Badger and joined a trip to Mesick with the Beldins.
Farwell High School prepares for opening after Labor Day with improvements including moved library, new lighting and lavatory, expanded kitchen area, and gymnasium heating. Faculty remains the same with Mrs Rees as principal, and teachers for home economics, mathematics, English, and music. Bus routes to Lake may extend. route assignments listed and drivers are updating buses. School hours stay 8:45 to 4:00 with 12:00–1:00 noon recess. Freshmen encouraged to meet with the superintendent.
The Farwell Masonic Lodge hosts a three game softball series led by captains Bernard Schofield and R F Tyndall. The first game August 20 ended 20 to 9 for Schofield’s side. the second game set for August 27 at 6 PM at the town diamond invites all to attend or contribute a chicken supper prize.
The paper announces the start of Zane Grey's story Robber's Roost in this issue, inviting readers to follow the western tale across installments.
Fred Stone of Chicago visited his parents Mr and Mrs Howard Brockway of Pontiac over the week. Mrs Bradley met with local ladies last Friday to cant. about 200 cans used. Mrs A B Burton canned 86 quarts of sweet corn from near Coleman. Albert Slingland and his uncle of Pontiac are visiting relatives. The Skanks with granddaughter and Mr Mac Intire from Almont spent time with the Hilemans. O M Somers of Gilmore called on his daughter Saturday. Carl Monday visited Midland. M J Wedge and daughter Gloria of Sandusky stayed Tuesday night.
Mrs. Cora Wilson and Edna Burton attend the Church of God camp meeting in St Louis this week. Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Clausohm and Eva May visit Detroit relatives last week. Mrs. Mary Badgley visited her parents in Brandh. Zella Tryon, working south of Clare, visited her brother Jesse Tryon and sister in law Sunday. August Krug and wife departed for a vacation through Wisconsin Minnesota North Dakota Illinois and Indiana. Arthur Clausehm entertains his brother-in-law and wife.
Mrs. Edith Raymond and son Wins visit Alma area as Mrs. Joseph Gangler brings Bobby and Tommy for several days. Mr. and Mrs. Monroe from Detroit stay a few days with relatives. Mrs. John Evans and her three children return to Owosso after five weeks with the Slater Bradley and Charles families.
Ann Arbor couple Mr and Mrs Lee Sowle visited his parents the Sowles in Southeast Sheridan. Detroit native Meral Densmore stayed with grandparents and visited relatives in Royal Oak and Harrison. West Vernon residents Mr and Mrs Clayton Barber and others attended canning events and hosted guests from Detroit and Flint.
The Clare Michigan Common Council adopts Ordinance No 147 banning operation of any device within city limits between 11 00 a m and midnight that causes radio interference unless properly equipped to avoid interference. Fines range from 2 to 100 dollars plus costs, or up to 90 days in jail with daily offenses counted separately. The measure takes immediate effect.
Mr. Bomerville appeared for the Gas Corporation of Michigan in regard to gas rates. Alderman Bayes moved and Alderman Whiteside seconded a petition of Brig Undertaking Co. be referred to the Street committee. Garried.
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