Mrs W W Gunser Dies at Grand Rapids
Obituary for Mrs Lucile Wright Gumser of Mt Pleasant who died December 10 in Blodgett Memorial Hospital Grand Rapids after a long illness. Born 1890 in Charlestown West Virginia she taught music and art in Holland and lived in Gladstone Mt Oldmens Reed City and Clare. She leaves husband Walter W Gumser and son Walter Wright plus siblings and mother. Funeral held Mt Pleasant with religious and musical tributes. A predeath will suggests she anticipated death.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. W. Guniser
Lucile Wright Gumser
Charlestown
West Virginia
Mt. Pleasant
Central Michigan Normal School
Holland
Mich
Walter W. Gumser
Escanaba
Gladstone
Mt. Oldmens
Reed City
Clare
First Methodist Episcopal Church
Blodgett Memorial Hospital
Grand Rapids
Gumser
Walter Wright
A. X. Wright
Grace Rather
Jonia
Blanche Walker
Marquette
Clyde
Palms
California
Wilber
Corsicana
Texas
W. F. Ledford
M. BH
McAllister
Mulder
Hagen
Gordin
Merrill
Carrol
Mr. Pleasant
George Collins
Richard Botan
Fred McGuire
RH. A. Anderson
Lansing
Howell
Gladwin
Whittier
Christmas Program at Church of God Next Wednesday Evening
The Christmas Program of the Church of God features songs recitation and a Cantatta to celebrate the birth of our Savior. It will be held next Wednesday evening at 7 30 and all are invited to attend and help celebrate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Church of God
Oine
Decorating completes at Congs Church with new rugs and lighting
The Congregational church renovation is finished. Auditorium rugs are in place, organ repaired, and new light fixtures installed. Basement walls feature ivory ceilings and cream mottled blue side walls with a grey old rose tower. Aluminum painted basement lighting completes the update. Church guilds hosted a pot luck Christmas party that evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congregational Church
Guild and Union
December Weddings Arrand Hamilton Presley Wilson
In December in Clare two weddings were held. Miss Gladys Arrand and Merlin J. Hamilton wed at the Methodist parsonage with Rev. HE. T. Smits officiating. Addie Presley and Russell Wilson married at the bride’s East Fifth street home with Rev. B. T. Smith officiating.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arrand-Hamilton
Gladys Arrand
Merlin J. Hamilton
HE. T. Smits
Presley-Wilson
Addie Presley
Russell Wilson
East Fifth Street
B. T. Smith
Marjorie Lansing
Ronald E. Russell
Clare
Clare Delphian Society Meets on The Land of the Pyramids
The Clare Delphian Society gathered Monday at Mrs. Lettie Graves home to discuss The land of the Pyramids. President Mrs Anna Durban presided with Miss Ndith Brewer in charge of the program.
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Clare Delphian Society
Lettie Graves
Land of the Pyramids
Anna Durban
Ndith Brewer
Edith Brewer
Egypt
Nina McGuire
Pierson
Fred Doherty
Howlett
Graves
Middle Empire
Laila Wilson
Thebes
B. Sanford
Amenemhet
Correspondents asked to mail letters Monday for early Sentinel
The Sentinel announces publication a day early next week due to Christmas on Friday. Correspondents are urged to mail letters Monday so they arrive in time. All news material should be in early to ensure timely publication.
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Sentinel
A Christmas Reflection on Wealth and Kindness
The piece ponders whether the world grows better, arguing blessings come from our deeds. It recalls past hard times, extols charity, and notes Christmas as a time of joy, renewal, and goodwill guiding behavior and hearts toward peace.
James T Walton Dies At Age Forty One
James T Walton died at his Clare home last Thursday December 10 after a six year battle with flu that led to tuberculosis. Born March 8 1884 in Vernon township he lived on the family farm until moving to Clare two years ago. He was a Methodist church member and a loving husband and father survived by his wife daughter Vesta son Hollis four sisters and other relatives. Services were held at the Methodist church Saturday at 2300 o'clock conducted by Rev B T Smith.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James T. Walton
James Walton
Vernon Township
Clare
Methodist Church
Vesta
Hollis
B. T. Smith
Bowler Announces Office Visit at 103 West Seventh
Jos B Bowler says he will meet clients at the home of Will Bowler 103 W Seventh St after returning from Ann Arbor Hospital on Saturday December 19 and being away from the office the following week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ann ‘Arvor Hospital
Will Bowler
W. Seventh Street
Christmas trees available before December 20
Elmer Ford urges anyone needing Christmas trees to See him before Sunday December 20 as supplies will not be available afterward.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elmer Ford
Fancy Work Sale by Ladies Aid at Fria Office
The Ladies Aid will hold a baked foods and fancy work sale at Fria office on Saturday December 19. Free tickets on 4 radio and Bek given at Aitte Stop In Garage.
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Ladies Aid
Aitté
BEB
Homiéam Turns Candy and Lunches Into Derby Specialty
Homiéam crafted sweets and hot meals as a signature offering at Dérby's-ady, drawing local attention to the unique cafe service.
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Homiéam
Dérby
Officers elected by K of P lodge
The K of P lodge elected officers at its annual meeting on December 10. George White was chosen Chancellor Commander with Archie Ackerman as Vice Chancellor and A White as Prélate. D A Derby became K of R and S and George Phelps was Master of Finance. Earl Tupper is M of X G and Richard Brooks M of A. An oyster supper followed the meeting and installation for the new officers is planned for January 7.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
K. of P. Lodge
George White
Archie Ackerman
A. White
D. A. Derby
George Phelps
X. G
Earl Tupper
Richard Brooks
Charles Wilson Passes Away at 78 in Clare
Charles Wilson born March 24 1847 in Ottery Devon England came to Canada 1875 married Martha Abbot 1876 Cobourg Ontario moved to Michigan 1877 then Clare settling until his death December 14 in Vernon at 78 years 8 months 20 days Funeral at Mrs Ama Wilson home with Rev H B Johnson officiating burial in Cherry Grove Cemetery He leaves a wife four brothers four sisters two stepsons and many relatives and friends.
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Charles Wilson
Ottery
Devonshire
England
Canada
Martha Abbot
Cobourg
Michigan
Qscoda Abunty
Clare
Emma Wilson
Vernon
Ama Wilson
Rev
H. B. Johnson
Qcherry Grove Cemetery
Sentinel Calendars Now Ready for Subscribers
The Sentinel announces its 1926 calendars are prepared for subscribers. Call to obtain yours, note mailing is possible on request. Parish names appear in notice.
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Sentinel
the Sentinel
Peighnér. & Parish
Saginaw Council Rejects Proposition on Water Deal
The September 15 proposal from Lane Bowler Chicago offered to maintain and operate wells and pipelines with 30 million gallons daily for 10 years, with city protection against losses if the company failed. The council rejected it, while Clare water project reports are still pending and no action is planned until review is finished.
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Lane- Bowler
Chicago Company
Saginaw
Saginaw Council
Clare
Clare city paving plan approved by state highway dept
At a Clare County Road Commission meeting in Harrison the State Highway Department’s proposal to pave M-20 through Clare was accepted. The project is now pending state action on timing for construction.
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Clare County Road‘Commission
Harrison
State Highway Department
Clare
State Highway ‘Department
Two Churches Unite For Christmas Pageant
Rosebush and Center Methodist churches combine for a Christmas program featuring songs recitations and a pageant titled Gods Un speakable Gift The pageant includes thirty to forty characters angels shepherds and a large concealed choir The pageant traces the Incarnation from prophecy to Calvary with a Christmas tree gifts and candy for children at Center church three miles west of Rosebush.
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Rosebush
Center Methodist
Calvary
A Tribute to Pollyanna Play Echoes Public Praise
The writer lauds a school production of Pollyanna praising cast members Pollyanna Jimmy and the director. They recall a standout scene of a child’s plea to a mother’s picture and celebrate teamwork, effort and public opinion. Readers share pride and congratulations for the performers and their school community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
iMooker
Nancy
Pollyanna
Jimmy
King
Jimmie
Basketball Season Opens with Harrison Victory
Harrison and Clare opened the high school season with a 39 to 3 win by Clare in a preliminary game between second teams. The article praises W Johnson and Petchnik and notes strong play by Brown White Comer Fosgett and Petchnik with upcoming trip to Gladwin for another game.
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Harrison
Clare
Grover
PF. J . Sharp
F. Parker
F. Carpenter
F. Holbrook
Phannes
C. Woolston
G. Crigier
G. Thayer
G. Harper
Nivinson
Vyhayer
A. Leis
Holbrook
A. Parker
Lange
C. Parker
Clute
Crigier
W. Johnson
Petchnik
Comner
C. Brown
BE. White
Brown
White
Gladwin
Stanley
F. W. Johnson
F. Fosgett
F. Comer
F. Hecker
C. ” Brown
C. Darling
G. Petchnik
G. Huber
G. White
Plannes
Darling
Sharp
Fosgett
Saddle Hawk at Princess Theatre December 1925
Films shown include The Saddle Hawk with Hoot Gibson set in Oregon cattle country. The Crowded Hour with Bebe Daniels features a tale of marriage beyond a ring. Old Home Week with Thos Meighan and Lila Lee promises laughs and drama. The Making of O’Malley with Milton Iills appeals to the whole family. Matinee Tuesday at 3:30 priced 20c-10c. Meet The Gang Tuesday and Wednesday in High Society.
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Hoot Gibson
Oregon
Sun
Bebe Daniels
Meighan
Lila Lee
America
O’mally
Milton
Box Social Tonight For Dorothy Irwin Benefit
Local group announces a box social at Farnell Hall tonight to aid Dorothy Irwin of Farwell sick with illness. The event invites public help and aims to raise Christmas cheer for her.
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Dorothy Irwin
Farwell
Clare Study Club Assumes Splendid Work
The Clare Study Club takes on leadership to provide social advantages and proper environment for local youth. It sponsors a Clare Community Junior Party at Duncan's Hall on Tuesday evening December 1 from 8:06 to 11:00 for all seventh grade and up residents, with an arranged program promising a good time. Before you buy, hear the new DeForest Balanced Circuit at Kirtpatrick's drug store.
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Clare
Qur Progressive
Duncan’s Hall
Incoming Christmas Mail Rules at Clare Postoffice
The Clare postoffice announces no regular mail delivery on Christmas day. Special Delivery stamps are required for within one mile delivery. Outgoing Christmas Parcel Post from Rural Routes to cities like Flint and Detroit must be mailed by Monday December 21 with Special Delivery stamps. Parcel post mailed after December 22 at 10 00 should include Special Delivery stamps to ensure delivery by Christmas.
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One Mile Circle
Flint
Lansing
Detroit
Parchl Post
Betes
Also Mentioned on This Page
W. W. Gunser
Mother
Cong’s
Father
Jos. B. Bowler
P. Lodge
Clare Pavement
Rosebush Methodists
Center Church
Princess Theatre
Clare Study Club
Clare Community
Kirtpatrick’s
Clare Postoffice
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