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Newspaper
Clare Sentinel
Location
Clare, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Aug 31, 1928
Page
5
The column lists church services at Centril South and Methodist congregations with sermon topics and Sunday schedules. It catalogs a flood of local news including visits, travels, family events, health issues, school preparations, and social activities in Farwell and surrounding towns, with many residents mentioned by name.
Rusebella Beckman plano died August 24 1928 after acute appendicitis operation at Detroit Osteopathic Hospital. Born February 18 1922 in Jefferson County Colorado she was the daughter of Linus A Beckman. Remains brought to Farwell for church services August 26 conducted by Rev Crossman of Smyrna. Survived by parents and two brothers Linus and Robert. Family had returned to Michigan November 1 1927. Out of town attendees included Mrs Crossman Prof Asa Crossman Smyrna and Mr and Mrs Douzias and son Greenville.
We thank our friends for loving sympathy at the funeral services for Rusebelle. Mr. and Mrs. Linas A. Beckman Linas A. Jr. Robert N.
Tuesday September 4 marks Michigan primary day with candidates for U S Senate Congress and state and county offices. Major parties nominate in numerous races across Clare county with some Democratic crossover expected. a full slate includes Vandenburg Bailey Woodruff Green Welsh Dickinson McArthur etc and county posts for probate sheriff clerk treasurer prosecutor road commissioner surveyor drain commissioner and more.
The Saginaw fair starts September 10 and runs through September 15 marking its fifteenth anniversary. Exhibits include farm products, live stock, and implements plus educational and artistic displays. Entertainment features include circus acts, harness races, air circus, night horse show, band concerts, fireworks, and a grand outdoor show with stage settings. Premiums total 26316.60 with larger displays and $177000 spent on the outdoor presentation.
The Department of Conservation Geological Division plans to employ a gas and oil well expert to supervise locating drilling casing repairing and operating oil and gas wells in Michigan. The appointee will prevent drilling near public buildings ensure proper casing protect water brine and oil beds and promote harmony among concerned parties.
The Michigan conservation department introduces a new badge system for license compliance. Each hunter will wear a 1.75 inch badge in bright colors to readily show valid licenses to officers. Badges distinguish non resident deer gray and orange, resident deer gray or white, non resident small game green on white, and resident small game red on white.
The state fair will crown Michigan’s healthiest boy and girl next week after district champions are chosen from 252 club members and 46 local leaders served by the fair board. 150 club members will exhibit livestock as champions in various club work are crowned.
Local column records school plans with Miss Myrtle Spohn starting classes and upcoming threshing season. Neighbors and relatives including Viola Brown, Arlene Root, and the Delling and Gilmore families are noted with visits, outings, and new car purchases.
The Clare Common Council meets with Mayor Hether presiding. Members present Adams Feighner Leffingwell Richmond Smaley Wilson. no absentees. Minutes approved. Ordinance 129 approved. Fire Department asked street use for August 16 celebration. granted. Bond issue proposed for next meeting. Bills referred to finance committee and approved in part. Total itemized charges listed and approved. Meeting adjourned. Polls urged for sheriff election and poultry prices advertised.
John Jackson from Grand Rapids visits in town while Middleton guests Aunt Cora First. Vassar resident L D Teatsworth stays with Miss Dorthy Muma. Flint and Lansing visitors extend a busy weekend as relatives host for Lake George cottage trips and family gatherings.
Mr. and Mrs. O. Delling moved to Clare last Monday. C. B. Pettit and his son Walter, of Clare, were callers at the Achard residence during the same visit.
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