This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 26 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Clare Sentinel
Location
Clare, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Dec 23, 1932
Page
3
Rates for subscriptions and postage are listed for Michigan and other regions with Canada. The notice outlines display advertising costs, personal cards, resolutions, poetry, and probate notice printing, plus liner and reading notices pricing and local job printing services.
A Harrison area church notes Sunday School at 10:30 a.m. and worship at 11:30 a.m. Evangelistic service follows. Bible study prayer meetings midweek. Christmas program announced for Monday night with special music. Local residents and visitors are listed with multiple trips and visits across nearby towns.
Worship and sermon on That Wonderful Name invite church members and friends to observe Christmas. Choir music and Sunday School follow with a note to study the Sentinel lesson. Annual meeting moved to January 3. Health updates on Mrs Busler. Local social notes include Laurel Lepley visiting Ithaca and others visiting Mt. Pleasant and Houghton Lake.
On Wednesday evening December 14 John J Carton lodge No 486 I and A M Harrison held its annual election of officers Worshipful Master B F Hampton Senior Warden P D Gibson Junior Warden John Hill Treasurer Wallace Harper Secretary Glyde Pifer Appointed Officers Senior Deacon Francis Thomas Junior Deacon Mynard Maybee Tyler Wayne B E Fosgett Senior Steward Junior Steward Chaplain Marshal unappointed Installation set for Tuesday evening December 27 Oyster supper followed election
The Clare county court of honor met in Harrison Monday evening with Clare troop 125 and Harrison troop 185 participating. About 25 Clare scouts attended with their scoutmaster and committee members. Harrison sent ten scouts with its leadership. Glenn A. Ageen, Wiel d Scout Executive, led the exercises as an efficiency streamer was awarded to Clare. Three Clare scouts received merit certificates before a humorous stunt program and a live dart baseball game ended six to three for the Bear Cats.
Mr and Mrs Fred Smith entertained the Mixed Bridge Club at their home on December 16 with a chicken dinner and bridge. Prizes went to Mrs J M Van Duesen and J A Whitmer. Guests included Mr and Mrs McLain of Breckenridge and other local couples.
Mr and Mrs P E Beals hosted a Sunday turkey dinner to mark their wedding anniversary on December 12. Guests included Mr and Mrs B F Hampton and Mr and Mrs Charles Amble who gave woolen blankets. A Monday surprise party at the Amble home honored their anniversary and her birthday with bridge and a luncheon.
The Harrison Board of Commerce held its December 15 meeting in the Congregational church basement. President Arthur Sheffield presided as James Stanley’s supper was served, and American Legion members from Clare County attended. The high school quartet performed, funds were allocated for music, and a community Christmas tree was planned with judging by three women. Prizes for best decorated trees were proposed, and Boy Scouts updates were shared.
The senior class reports on vacation from Geography and English, sewing a curtain for the Home Economics room, and Monday completion plans. Erma Saul helps on the hot lunch committee. A student questioneairé results list top students by category, plus voting for a wall plaque name and play books selection.
Sophomore LaVerne Darling has been absent all week. The first and second Latin divisions met together this week. Geometry review will start soon for semester exams. Students studied Silas Marner and pantomimed an act. Freshmen Lewis Daniels were frequently absent. English booklets are progressing well.
In science class this week students report many interesting chemical reactions and enjoy the experiments. They find history fascinating and fear leaving it behind but anticipate high school work with some doubt about new experiences.
Upper Intermediate Leo Coats joins seventh grade at Coleman School. We look forward to seeing you at our Christmas program Thursday. We enjoy sliding downhill these days. Our room offers forty eight sincere wishes for a Merry Christmas.
A family describes a tall Christmas tree by the fireplace with stockings. They have written letters to St Nick in English and note that children worldwide celebrate the season in diverse ways.
Last Thursday the Junior Class sponsored the Questionaire. Erma Saul Hileen Amble Bettey Weatherhead and Helen Woodward are the girls preparing the hot lunches this week. The Home Economics Club meets Monday and members should bring a small gift for the Christmas tree at the school meeting.
H. H. S. took two wins last week beating Beaverton 21 to 16 after a tight first half. Earlier Beaverton reserves defeated Harrison while Harrison’s junior varsity and varsity teams then handled Houghton Lake with 25 to 15 and 38 to 18 margins.
In Clare County a revival service ended with a novel appeal to take up a dime collection. The preacher prompted every attendee to reach into the hat and donate a coin, noting funds could be used for oil wells, bank stocks, travel, or any desired purpose, leaving the crowd cheerful.
The Out Door Girls' Club met at Mrs. William Murphy's home on Monday afternoon December 12 to elect officers. President Mrs. Murphy, vice president Ethel Light, secretary Louise Amble, and treasurer Donna Shumway were chosen. A welfare tag day was set for Saturday December 17. Tag Day totals showed Florence Higgins, Ethel Light, and Donna McCartney collecting $8.54, with Higgins selling the largest share at $3.65.
Harrison traveled to Frederic on Saturday evening and earned a 44 to 21 victory after a tight contest. Ted Johnson led Frederic with 17 points while Harrison’s Thomas scored 20 to pace his team.
On December 14 the Congregational church Sunday school officers and teachers met at Mrs. William Murphy's home for a regular business session. Final Christmas plans were set during the gathering.
A Rural New Yorker commentary argues that criticism of Christmas as vanity and greed misses the compassion of mothers and daughters who sacrifice for others. The piece contends thatHoliday burdens stem from false year round standards, not the festival itself.
Text urges safety during Christmas celebrations. It warns against candle hazards and favors electric lights to reduce fire danger. Advice includes keeping candles on mantels and out of children's reach and supervision during activities to prevent burns and injuries.
Prize drawing offers two large dolls and two electric speed boats as gifts. Draw date is December 24 at Musgell's Drug Store. See window for prizes and details.
The Grandon Farmers Club met with Mr. and Mrs. I B Wheeler on Wednesday. Several cases of whooping cough were reported in the area. Miss Joy Hopkins returned home from Ann Arbor Wednesday. Miss Jean Dunn visited Edith Davis Saturday night. Rhodrick Dunn cut his leg while working in the woods and is recovering as well as can be expected. Rev Péeleens baby has measles.
Mrs Sadie Connors visited among friends at Shepherd Sunday. Miss Alice Sparbel from Charlotte was home over the weekend. Dick Gleason and Paul Maxwell of Grand Lodge visited the Sparbel home. Mr and Mrs Paul Mance of Wise visited on Saturday Monday and Tuesday. Ed Gorr and Bernard and Mrs A Oliver attended the HY, T HY, Club at Edgar Vann Sicklen home. Earl Owens visited his brother near the Cornwell farm Monday. A dancing party was held at the Wm Battle Home Saturday night. Jas Blood was called to Jack Trader home. he returned to Port Huron Sunday. We report several local illnesses improving. The Borden Milk Co inspector checked patrons’ cows and barns and all were OK. Maxine Hawkins celebrated her 12th birthday with a party for six friends. A Christmas program at the school will be held tonight with parents and friends as guests.
The albatross is the largest seabird in the southern hemisphere reaching four feet in length twenty-five pounds with a seventeen foot wingspan. Two species, the black-footed albatross and the short-tailed albatross, inhabit the north Pacific from California to Alaska.
An artiste American magazine ponders how failures are often framed as alibis. It argues many perceived shortcomings are excuses masking deeper patterns in culture and individual action.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.