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Newspaper
Clare Sentinel
Location
Clare, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Dec 23, 1920
Page
1
The article notes widespread Christmas worship with Lutherans, Church of God, Congregational, and Methodist churches holding services. Catholics observe midnight Mass and a Christmas Day service, while Lutheran English service includes a Holy Supper. Parishes emphasize charity amid world conditions.
Investigations by the Michigan Department of Health under Dr R M Olin show hard water increases soap usage by 10 to 11 pounds per person yearly and raises plumbing maintenance costs. The study links average water hardness to higher living expenses and urges attention to water quality.
The Good Literature Club met at Miss Elva Tatman’s home on December 15th. The program covered Elizabeth Barrett Browning and Robert Browning life and works, Browning’s style, and readings by several members. The group adjourned to meet with Mrs. Reading on January 12, 1921.
In Arthur Two, Dec 18, Rev Chas E Kleinhart joined Ganner Broverg and May Ruthven in marriage in front of relatives and witnesses Bertha Ruthven and Otto Kleiner. Esther Ott sang. reception followed at the home supper. The bride and bridesmaid wore Crepe de Chine gowns with white and pink roses. The couple plans to reside in Arthur Two after serving in Detroit area manufacturing and farming.
Auction on December 28 in Wiss townships section 7. Jno A Sweveland sells the farm and all belongings including registered Guernsey cattle. Sale starts at 1 pm with Thomas Groves as auctioneer.
Michigan Agricultural College prepares revised Farmers Account Book Number One expansion for 5000 copies at cost about 35 to 40 cents. The book aids farms by inventorying equipment tracking production costs and locating losses. Last year about 3000 were distributed. this year demand rises with added feed egg records and other farm work pages. Applications go to H. M. Eliot East Lansing.
An editorial in the Free Press argues foreign born children often display greater obedience and drive, despite language barriers. It notes immigrant mothers support teachers and that native children face distractions, with language translation delaying early understanding but eventual improvement and strong effort toward progress.
Mr Hoover says peace grows from goodwill among men not documents. He notes feeding today’s children builds tomorrow’s citizens and a safeguard stronger than armament. He prefers the US flag in hearts over citadels in Europe. J D Lansing returned to Clars last Thursday.
Dr Arlie Sealy of Hileress Sanitarium sends a renewal check to the Sentinel and attacks Thomas A Edison and the newspaper for reporting on an invention claimed to bridge communication with the dead. The paper says it has not bought the machine and awaits a full trial. It notes varied beliefs about the afterlife and dismisses Edison's theory as ridiculous.
Central Standard time services listed for multiple churches including Church of God with Sunday School 10:00 and preaching 11:00, evening 7:06, and a Christmas Eve children's service. German and English services noted with Lord's Supper on Christmas Day and Sunday school at 11:30. Methodist Episcopal led by Rev. E W Davis has morning 10:00 and evening 7:00 services, with Sunday school 11:30 and a 6:00 Young People's meeting, plus Thursday prayer at 7:30.
Epworth League notes announce a December 26 purpose meeting led by Mrs. Lampman with Mildred Ramey as editor. The group reports it has earned all pledged funds for the European Relief fund via ceiling cash at the Princess Theatre, and invites all to attend.
City schools close for holiday vacation to January 4. Teachers return to their homes to enjoy the break. Principal Linheier and family will visit his home in Ewart. Supt. Jones and family likely stay through the break. Exercises are held in all grades with a Christmas tree in the tower. The high school has exercises today. The Sentinel wishes teachers and pupils a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year.
The Polar Bear expedition soldiers bring back chanka ore from north Russia assayed nearly pure platinum. Nelson Nolf of Harriette found lead-like metal pieces, worth about $18 000 total, from Dvina river near Archangel. A Marioo youth sold a two kernel piece for $6. children used ore as playthings and at least one piece served as a door weight, knocking dollars from the platinum each time the door opened.
Michigan farmers and prospective students are advised of multiple short courses in agriculture opening in the first week of January at the Michigan Agricultural College. Last year over 5000 enrolled. this winter shows strong demand. Courses emphasize practical agricultural work with no formal educational prerequisites. all residents aged 16 and over are eligible.
Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Hinkle of Plainwell Michigan send holiday greetings to old neighbors and friends. They note they were residents long ago and hope memories linger with those who knew them. They seem content in their new home.
John A. Galloway longtime Welch and Freeman ranch hand at Hatton returns home and buys the former Frank Wabs farm in Wise township. He plans to move with his household goods as new owners arrive. A family party who had been with him on the Cheboygan dig ranch also return.
OC. W. Perry states they are now located in Miami Florida arriving December 16. Weather described as cool for that climate.
Cheboygan county provided apples for the Northeastern Michigan Development Bureau display at the Michigan Central passenger station in Detroit. The booth drew over 20 percent of inquiries via cards left there, seeking information about Cheboygan county. Secretary Maraton says other counties could gain similar results if boards of commerce or county agricultural agents furnish distinct product displays from their areas.
Herschel Halstead place on Std St sells. new owner unknown if he will move soon. Derby house on North McEwan bought by Chas. Whit-Jock who will take possession, now tenantless. Both deals handled by Brown & Seeley agency.
On Christmas Eve at 7 30 the Methodist carena hosts a program featuring a voluntary invocation by Rev Davis a cantata The Night before Christmas a Santa Claus performance and a cast including Virgil Hochstettler Wilma Hochstettler Virginia Koch Gladys Boom Laila Wahl Roseila Waddington Mildred Davis Louise Muaider Mildred Reading Asa Parker with choir and soldiers Leong Osborn Katherine Ritter Doris Davis A White Gift for the needy will be collected in stockings to be filled by church organizations.
The Clare Study Club announces seedings of well filled Christmas baskets for needy families in the city and possibly beyond. The note praises the true Christmas spirit and suggests other groups may plan similar gifts for the season.
The resolution condemns a prior legislature for creating a boxing commission and legalizing boxing and urges the incoming legislature to repeal the act in the interest of morals and good government.
Words cannot express our sincere thanks to friends and neighbors for kindness during the illness and death of our beloved mother Catherine Coimas. Zon Coimas and wife Dora Storrs. Janeake Coizmeca, Mire. Leck Greeson is at Angelion New York near the old home.
The 1926 census lists US population at 105,708,771. with possessions 117,857,500. The Philippine Islands may gain independence soon, removing 1,350,640 people. Michigan stands seventh in population with 3,668,412, up from 2,810,172 in 1910, a gain of about 30 percent.
The Macomb County board rescinded its anti state police resolution and approved funding for the Constabulary. Other counties had adopted then reversed positions while several agricultural groups and civic bodies endorsed the constabulary, signaling a broad but shifting campaign.
The Clare Gouvity Sportsman's Club met Monday night in Barricop and endorsed the Michigan Sportsman's Association proposal for state owned game refuges to be cared for and propagated with licensed funds. They also favor a two year closed deer season in Clare County and a uniform season for fur bearing animals and rabbits in the lower peninsula. Jos E B Ladd was elected president Elmer C Clate vice president and Jesse Allen Lecy treasurer. The club lists about 100 members.
A public notice requests all persons owing money to settle their accounts by January 1081. The notice references a grand collection and assigns responsibility to the debtor community.
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