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Newspaper
Clare Sentinel
Location
Clare, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Dec 11, 1936
Page
2
Feighner and Parish publish rates for display advertising and local notices. The column lists 10c per line for liners and reading notices, 5c per line as fillers, 10c extra with heading, and 25c for ten lines for cards of thanks. The piece then shifts to a long local society update with numerous names and visits across Harrison and nearby towns, noting hospitalities, moves, and holiday preparations.
Harrison reports over twelve inches of snow Saturday night with a sidewalk plow debuting Sunday morning. Residents enjoy the first heavy snowfall as multiple local residents and visitors are listed in weekend activities and visits across Clare and surrounding towns.
Harrison High School hosted LeRoy teams with the junior squad remaining undefeated at 19-15 while the varsity fell 27-18 after LeRoy rallied with two late baskets. The following Friday Harrison traveled to McBain for two decisive losses with the junior 30-11 and the varsity 27-8. Harrison City opened its season with a home win over Farwell and will face Clare on Friday at the Community Building.
The United Brothers church chaired by Rev. Cook of Huntington Indiana will hold quarterly meetings on Saturday December 12 and Sunday December 13. A business session occurs Saturday evening followed by Sunday school at 10:00 and a communion service.
Superintendent Charles Amble attended a transportation meeting at Lincoln School in Ypsilanti Michigan on a Wednesday. The session, called by the Superintendent of Public Instruction, addressed transportation issues affecting large unit schools.
Stytelly fresh oysters offered at 49 cents per quart and supat cured slab bacon priced at 25 cents per pound. Prices reflect a small-town market listing with casual wording and regional spelling.
Mary Ann Delphia Hecker born May 6 1876 in Vinton Gallia County Ohio died December 7 1936 at age sixty years six months one day after illness. She moved with family to West Melgrove and Griltan Ohio later married Orthe Boulton in 1899 and made Harrison her home. Known as aunt Dell she provided motherly care to many and remained devoted to the Lord since joining the church in 1884. She leaves her husband other relatives and a wide circle of friends.
The Congregational church and Bible school plan a Christmas program. The United Brethren church and Sunday school also plan a program. Brown Corners and Harrison churches combine efforts with Mrs. Nettie Chase and Mrs. Roy Eaton of Harrison and Mrs. Charles Kleinhardt of Brown Corners named to organize the Harrison church entertainment.
Charles Kleinhardt, pastor, invites all to Sunday services at the usual hour with Sunday school at 10 30 and a special sermon at 11 30 Also note the midweek prayer service and extend a cordial invitation to everyone.
Mrs Micheal Griffen of Chicago visited her parents Mr and Mrs Don Schaaf and was honored guest at a bridge party hosted by Mrs Harry Merril. Six guests joined in an evening of cards and conversation with prizes awarded to the guest of honor and to Mrs Edgar Bringman. Refreshments ended a perfect evening.
Mr and Mrs Ephriam Briges entertained a group of friends at their home on Friday evening. A roast beef dinner followed by a Progressive Double King Pedro contest led by Oliver Nash offered a prize for the best answer about why aluminum ware lasts longer. Mrs Wessels won a nicer aluminum pan.
The Congregational church group met at Mrs. Charles Van Blarcom’s Hayes Township home on December 3. A chicken dinner and pot luck dessert followed a twelve thirty gathering with eleven members and guest Miss Katherine Briggs. They tied off a comforter for the hostess and reported a very pleasant meeting.
The Out Door girls club met at leader Mrs. William Murphy's home Thursday afternoon at four. Eleven members were present and they elected officers: Murphy president, Laindalee White vice president, Clio Kemmis secretary, Mary Louise Burns assistant secretary and Dorothy L. Brown treasurer. Committees were appointed for Flower, Sick, Welfare. They voted to support their annual welfare tag day on Saturday December 48.
An elderly aunt indoors on Christmas Eve hastily prepares feast for imagined guests. A heavy snowstorm brings real carol singers seeking shelter, who are welcomed warmly by Martha and offered warm treats and cocoa. The scene blends memory, hospitality, and festive cheer from a Western Newspaper Union story.
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