Coyote Wells Defined in Desert Parlance
The term Coyote wells refers to natural depressions in desert rock that catch and hold rain water, a practice noted in American desert parlance.
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Newspaper
Clare Sentinel
Location
Clare, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Dec 15, 1939
Page
9
The term Coyote wells refers to natural depressions in desert rock that catch and hold rain water, a practice noted in American desert parlance.
At Gilmore Church of Christ the day includes a song service led by James A. Stanley at 10:00, communion at 10:15 with deacons officiating, a sermon "Prayer That Works" at 10:30, Bible School at 11:00 led by Alvin Wood, and a Young People's meeting at 7:30 followed by another sermon "The Greatness of God's Power" at 8:15. Community notes cite a Christmas pageant planned for December 24, plus local visits and minor incidents.
Alaska enforces a rule preventing anyone from disturbing grizzly bears to take pictures. The law aims to protect wildlife and reduce dangerous encounters with wildlife.
A December 17 lesson outlines Jesus teaching by parables from Matthew 13 3 8 31 33 and Isaiah 55 3. It discusses the purpose and interpretation of parables the sower and the leaven and warns against worldly influence and false Christian power. It emphasizes valuing redemption and living to God.
Harrison Michigan Oct 24 19 report from the Committee on Per Diem and Mileage recommends payment of per diem and mileage to Marion C. Johnson Deputy County Clerk and asks the County Clerk to issue a General Fund warrant.
The text notes a moratorium on debts for men drafted during the war and describes France's relief system with public bureaux de bienfaisance and private ecclesiastical charity supporting the poor during hardship.
The Clare County Road Commission met in Harrison on November 2 1939 with Chairman Sam Bruce presiding. Actions include payroll approval 1881.20 and a cooperative graveling plan with Red ding Township, plus bills paid to multiple suppliers. Renewal of orders and a resolution to open 80 rods of new road in Hatton Township and to purchase an International Tractor and Scrapper and a Wisconsin Snow Plow are recorded.
In the Circuit Court for Clare County Michigan Thompson Brothers Inc sues to quiet title on lands described as the west half of section 10 town 18 north range 5 west. Defendants include Wilbert H Rueter Gertrude Johnson Rueter and others with unknown heirs. An order of appearance requires defendants to answer within three months or be in default. Publication of the order is required in The Clare Sentinel for six weeks. Attorneys for the plaintiff Cook & Cook of Saginaw.
The Probate Court of Clare County orders a January 5 1940 hearing on Bertha Babcock's petition to admit Effie E. Babcock will and grant administration to T A Fuller and Almond Powell or others. Public notice to run weekly for three weeks in The Clare Sentinel. Estella White Register of Probate.
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