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Newspaper
Clare Sentinel
Location
Clare, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Dec 06, 1935
Page
4
A naptha and fumes explosion in the finishing room at Ponted Steel and Wire Co. caused extensive damage to the plant’s wooden structure. Fire followed but was quickly controlled and no one was injured.
A county seat businessman died suddenly on November 28. The obituary notes survivors including Ralph B. of Lansing two sisters Mary Weatherhead and Lulu Murphy of Harrison and many nephews nieces and other relatives and friends. Services were held at the home with ministers from Oxford Clare and local pastors. The hymn Abide with Me was sung and pallbearers named.
Mr and Mrs Martin Eberhart were honored with a surprise fortieth wedding anniversary dinner at their son Lloyds home. Twenty four children and grandchildren gathered for the celebration with a four tier cake revealed by Miss Hilda. The family enjoyed a fine meal and pleasant time together.
The Civil Service Commission reports over 200000 Railway Postal Clerk applications with dates staggered by city. Applicants will receive admission cards in due course. no preference is given to early examinees, and inquiries should be avoided to prevent delays.
Neighbors and friends from Clare and Harrison gathered at the Chas. Kleinhardt home Friday evening November 22 to honor Mr and Mrs Roger Kleinhardt with a reception and shower. The couple received many practical gifts and were thanked for the hospitality. The evening closed with a plate lunch.
Stop and shop on December 7 at the Methodist Ladies Auxiliary bake sale. Dozens of aprons available at Martin and Upton's for gifts to mother wife or sister.
Notice to taxpayers that Nellie Sherwood will collect real and personal city taxes at Citizens State Bank next Thursday afternoon December 12 and on every Tuesday and Thursday afternoon thereafter until further notice.
Vernon taxpayers on Saturday begin December 7 to pay taxes. Ernest Irvin serves as treasurer for the Vernon township tax collection.
A fur bloused jacket completes many of Worths smartest town suits Brown beaver and black wool velours form a favored mix The black velvet flower pot hat is topped with cock s plumes The fur coat or cape is lined with bright wool to unify the ensemble Sports furs are shown paired with gay plaid woolen in this fashion feature
The annual Clare County Red Cross Roll Call closes with 175 memberships. Harrison Study club led by Mrs R E Clure sold 24 memberships while Rev Mary H B Farwell added 15. City of Clare counts 124 memberships under county supervisors and Schools Commissioner Helen Hether assisting countywide. Mrs Harold Fleming Clare Co chairman thanks all cooperators.
The Clare Home Economic Extension Group met at the high school for a second lesson on making the Old Kitchen New. Audrey Bicknell led with Iyone Gorr assisting as they discussed time and energy saving factors including location, size, shape, lighting, ventilation, equipment height, storage, and activity flow. For the December session they will chart steps for baking cookies and serving a meal and rearrange the kitchen diagram from the lesson.
The Walter H. Larman Post and Auxiliary apologize to Irish dance patrons for Thursday night disappointment. They explain wires crossed caused the orchestra’s absence and state the fault lies in the line and likely won’t happen again.
State highway commissioner Murray D. Van Wagoner approved eleven highway projects totaling 865792 dollars to hard surface 10.816 miles of US 27 from Wolverine south to Van derbuilt. About 11.0 miles lie in Cheboygan and Otsego counties. Weather delays push start to spring with completion planned under the 1936 37 Federal Aid program.
A quiet ceremony was held at the Gladwin Methodist parsonage on Saturday at 5 30 P M Reverend Grant J Jordon officiated as Miss Doris H Storms married David I Rountree The couple will reside with his parents on their Clare County farm The event drew relatives and friends from Clare and Gladwin with a thanks for their best wishes.
The Sentinel urges shoppers to Buy at Home as streets glow with holiday lighting. Early purchases help customers and merchants while stock levels remain high and clerks can aid individuals. Support Clare as a progressive, attractive city for the whole community.
Mrs. Eva M. Browne born June 26 1859 in Davisburg Michigan died Wednesday afternoon at the Detroit home of her daughter Mrs L G Seys during an extended visit Funeral services will be held from the Detroit residence Saturday morning and the body taken to Mt Pleasant for commitment services at Riverside Cemetery She lived in Harrison forty years later moved to Mt Pleasant to live with her son W Henri Browne
Moyer, taxidermist at 521 S. State, Big Rapids, Michigan, advertises hunting preservation services. Offers mounting of trophy deer and hides turned into rugs robes gloves coats moccasins and similar items. Also buys deer hides or offers exchange for gloves with reasonable prices.
Taxpayers are informed to pay taxes on Saturdays starting December 7 and continuing weekly through January 11. Treasurer John Klingsthofer urges residents of Sheridan township to present payments on each Saturday at the township office.
A clinic for infants and preschool children will be held at the Harrison school community building on Wednesday December 11 at 10 00 a m Dr Thiehoff will be present to administer small pox vaccinations and immunizations for diphtheria Catherine M McDermott Clare County Nurse
Notice requests all stock to be delivered by 2 00 p m December 17 to Dist Farmers Ind Produce Go. This brief item records a deadline for shipments and identifies the distributing entity.
The antique print Houseléck features power attributed to the Hen and Chickens, long believed to ward off lightning though now regarded as a curios historical belief.
A district meeting in Bay City praised Congressman Roy O. Woodruff for his Washington update and honored Auxiliary members. A banquet featured music from the Farwell Orioles and performances by local students while committees and volunteers organized dining, decorations, and parade arrangements.
The Lackie family expresses gratitude to friends for acts of kindness during their mother’s illness and death. Special thanks go to Rev Yelder the singers and all who offered assistance and floral tributes. Norman Lackie Mr and Mrs Alex Lackie.
The Hoover family expresses gratitude to neighbors and friends for acts of kindness during the illness and passing of their wife and mother. They thank those sending flowers and the singers and Revs. Hleinhardt and Telcer for comforting words. Roy Hoover Jr and family.
Coming events list weekly lodge meetings and club gatherings. The Clare Kiwanis Club meets Wednesdays at 6 30 PM at Hotel Doherty. Ma sonic Lodge holds second Tuesday monthly. ILO O F Loage meets Fridays at 8 30. North Vernon Home Extension Club meets Thursday December 12 at Mrs Wilsom’s home for an all day study with pot luck. American Legion and Auxiliary meet first and third Mondays. Order of Eastern Stars meets first Thursday at 7 30. Isabella County Pomona meets Wednesday December 18 at Union Grange to elect and install officers. Bring sandwiches cake or both.
Classified liners list coal prices at 6.50 per ton and eye size at 6.00 per ton with delivery within six miles of Clare. Contact Robt Gardner, W. 4th St. Phone 49. Cedar wood sells at 1.00 per cord and kindling 5c per bundle at Gardners Shingle Mill in Clare.
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