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Newspaper
Clare Sentinel
Location
Clare, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Dec 08, 1933
Page
4
Dr D A Penick veteran faculty member and tennis coach at the University of Texas rides a bicycle around campus. Cliff Myers a marriage license clerk in Oklahoma City has issued 1 200 marriage licenses using his 128 page oak book since January.
A new hydro electric plant costing 64000 dollars and designed by City Manager P T Mitchell was dedicated recently in Petoskey. Mitchell supervised the construction. The facility marks a modernization of the local power supply and highlights municipal engineering effort.
WW. L. Thomas of Oquossoc Maine completed a record hooked rug measuring 18 and a half feet long and 10 feet wide. The work showcases pioneering craftsmanship from the New England area.
State Department of Conservation figures show 9,342,549 visitors and 148,899 campers at Wilson State Park during the past summer season marking a record level of activity for the park.
William C. Bullitt, the first American ambassador to Soviet Russia, departed aboard the President Harding on Wednesday of last week for a preliminary visit to Moscow aimed at arranging embassy accommodations.
Howard Simon 17 of Big Rapids was fatally wounded Monday when his dog brushed against his gun and discharged it during a hunting trip near here. He lived at Remus with his grandparents Mr and Mrs Joseph Simon.
Meetings planned by Zenobia Chapter and Walter H. Larman Post. Ladies Union host this Friday afternoon. Sacred Heart vs Clare basketball tonight with Clare at Reed City on December 15. Dover Gospel Tabernacle services Sundays at 11 30. Kings Daughters rummage sale December 5 at Friz's. St Cecilia church chicken supper December 12. Guild meets next Wednesday with Mrs H C Cudney. Messiah chorus concert December 17. Ladies Auxiliary apron and bake sale December 20 at Gas Company office. Christmas play at Baptist church Friday December 22.
Clare Isabella Bay Midland and Gladwin counties will hold an all day meeting at Wagerville Grange on December 9 with a basket dinner at noon. A joint installation of officers will follow for Subordinate Grangers wishing to attend.
Senator Key Pittman lauds Queen Anne's Lace as a remarkable Washington life story. He highlights its vivid portrayal of a wife's role in political struggles from low to high office and praises the sharp dialogue and vivid descriptions of people and places.
The 72nd Congress enacted Section 76 of Public Law No. 420 creating a county conciliation process under federal courts. Fifteen area farmers petition to appoint a commissioner who will hear creditors and farmers, set extension terms, and seek court confirmation while protecting assets during proceedings. County agents will assist farmers in Clare County with filings and details.
The Clare Shipping Association announces shipments on Tuesday December 12 and Tuesday December 26. Contact Brooks Walter White at 206F22 RR for details.
Donald Shaver extends thanks to friends for kindness during illness and to those who sent cards and letters while hospitalized. He expresses gratitude to all who offered support.
The Clare Isabella Pomona Grange will hold a meeting next Wednesday evening at the Mt Vernon Grange Hall. Officers will be installed with a short program and a pot luck lunch. All 4th degree members urged to attend. Pomona lecturer seeks lecturers from Clare and Isabella counties for a conference.
Notice to Vernon taxpayers stating tax collection will occur at the Rosebush bank on Saturday December 9 and every subsequent Saturday in December. No fee charged. Signed by Wii Chapple Township Treasurer.
Tax collection for 1933 will occur every Saturday at Citizens State Bank starting December through January 10 1934. John Kuingelstofer, treasurer, presides at the bank during stated hours.
Farmers are ordered to bring all livestock to the Produce Co. by 2 00 p m Tuesday December 1st. The notice is issued by Farmers Produce Co and specifies the collection deadline and location.
News notes several births: John Mark Bicknell born Friday at Mrs Campbell's Maternity Mt. Pleasant weighing five pounds three and a quarter ounces, Mary Jane five pounds one and a half, both doing well. Other births include Frank Harvey Powers nine pounds born Nov 29, Florence Sylvia Blackledge born Nov 19, and children to Strouse Hagegart Spaulding.
Judge Hart dismissed garnish ment but left other proceedings intact in a sequence of cases. Francis M. Baker et al v John W MaeFadden et al heard to quiet title with a decree favorable to the plaintiff. Harry and Margaret Vosburg v Orl and Mae Sipe sought a continuance due to illness, deposition ordered for early hearing. Zora Freeman v Carl Freeman a divorce trial resulted in a favorable decree with property settlement, child custody, weekly maintenance, and attorney fees.
A notice to AIP business men and others requests information on approved and proposed National Recovery Administration codes. The office of President George White and Clare Chambers Chamber of Commerce hold 192 approved codes and 144 proposed codes, with one copy of each available for on request viewing.
Taxes due at Citizens State Bank begin Saturday December 9 and recur each Tuesday Thursday and Saturday afternoon until further notice. No fee if paid before January 1. From January 1 to January 10 a 1 percent penalty applies. From January 10 to February 28 a 4 percent penalty applies. Vera E Peterson treasurer notes dog tax and state head tax collection authorized.
The Harrison Opera House hosted a lively dance during a stage presentation featuring Tim and a cast including Mavis Anne and Little Nell. A 929-ticket crowd roared at a prominent waltz moment where Tim flirted with Mavis Anne. The Pine Center Orchestra performed softly as the venue, decorated with evergreen, offered a festive backdrop and an invitation to visit Pine Center after the show.
Billy Gene Bryant, son of Mr. and Mrs. George Bryant, born May 1983, died November 27 after a two day illness with ulcerative colitis. Survived by parents, two brothers Donald 25 and Ernest 11, and grandparents Mr. and Ely Fisher of Clarkston. Funeral held November 29 at home with Rev. A. D. Telders. burial at Cherry Grove Cemetery. Out-of-town attendees included Mrs. Eli Fisher of Clarkston and Mr. Loran Yarbrough and Merlyn Holmquist of Pontiac. An angel band in Heaven that was not quite complete. So God called our baby Billy to occupy a seat.
The Study Club hosted a Christmas event featuring Mrs. Schlegel who read The Red Headed Santa Claus by Margaret Sangster. Students performed Yuletide music with Migs Glerum and a group of sixth graders singing Deck The Hall Silent Nite and Noel.
We thank friends and neighbors for sympathy and help during the illness and death of our darling baby. Special thanks to Rev. An D Telder for his message and the flowers. Signed by Mr. and Mrs. George Bryant Donald and Ernest Bryant.
Post offices across the United States close Christmas Day. To ensure Christmas mail reaches its destination in time, mail should be mailed early and well ahead of December 23. The postmaster urges public cooperation to handle the holiday volume and promises efforts to avoid delays.
Sunday visits feature Mrs. Bua Buck and daughter in Flint while Harry Foss and Bawin Foss visited Saginaw. W H Currie heads to St. Leo Florida for winter. Clare Good Literature Club to host annual Christmas party with Dorng Gerow as hostess. Norman Gerow loses a wheel on McEwan Street. Fire department responds to chimney origin fire at F M Shumway home. Fred Loomis buys corner lot at 6th and Pine. wrecking work begins on additions. I M Myers contributes twenty six apple varieties from Arthur Township orchard. Donald Jones returns from Alma, travels to Howell for rest and quiet. Local women attend The Goose Hangs High at Mt Pleasant College. Kenneth Barnes and family visit Charlotte and Grand Lodge. Dr and Mrs W F Clute host venison dinner and bridge for twenty one at Barnes Cafe. Mrs Albert Haley and Mrs Gordon Rogers noted among attendees.
The Hunting and Fishing Club banquet featured Col. George R. Hogarth of the state conservation department. He discussed licenses sold in 1932-33, timber and fire statistics, park visitation, fish stocking figures for Clare county, and December planting plans. Senator Carpenter was commended for arranging Hogarth’s visit and support for conservation initiatives.
George P. McCallum urged reform of Michigan taxes advocating a gross income tax while criticizing the real estate levy as burdensome. Jack Miner drew a large Harrison audience with birds and conservation stories, praised by Carl Guider and Joseph Ladd, as the Hunting and Fishing Club banquet impressed locals and visitors alike.
In loving memory of our dear wife and mother Mrs Minnie Wilson who passed away six years ago December sixth. Years of hardship little of play loving and giving and smoothing the way helping us all by night and by day strong in adversity ready to do our strongest possession dear one was you.
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