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Newspaper
Clare Sentinel
Location
Clare, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Dec 27, 1935
Page
2
The Sentinel invites local readers to submit probate notices for publication with rates for liners and reading notices, at 10c per line, 5c per line for fillers, and 10c extra for headings, under Judge Dorsey.
Sunday services at the usual hour with Sunday school at 10 80 and a special sermon at 11 30. The Harrison Study Club hosted a Christmas party at Mrs Charles Amble home on December 17th with forty seven members and guests. Junior Play Truth Takes a Holiday was staged December 19 at the community building directed by Ronald Keller.
The Congregational Sunday School held its Christmas party at the church Sunday evening. The dining room featured two large lighted trees, bells and streamers with long linen tables and cedar holly runners. Candy boxes and gifts marked each place as Fred Weatherhead gave the invocation before ice cream and cake. Mrs Brown Sr organized a two part program well rendered by all, with Chas Van Blarcom leading one section.
LeRoy High School defeated Hayes Agricultural High 15 to 12 in the first game. The LeRoy seconds also won 11 to 10 in a hard fought contest. New Harrison High cheerleaders LaVerne Bates and Martha Wish lead the Yells this year.
A historic note estimates Earth's weight at about 502 quintillion tons excluding the atmosphere. The playful odd phrasing reflects early scientific attempts to quantify planetary mass.
Three local citizens Mrs and Mr Dutch Mitchell and Seaver Amble were injured when their car, a 1933 Pontiac coach, slid on icy pavement north of town on US-27 after leaving Frost township. The crash left them unconscious for about 30 minutes but no broken bones. Vehicle frame was sprung and doors jammed.
Harrison Independent traveled to Marion Tuesday night and split a twin bill. They won the opener 18 to 16 while Marion high won the second by a wider margin. The series stands Harrison two wins to one. A Park Hotel team game from Mt Pleasant was canceled.
A roundup from Rosebush notes Mrs Stella Sleight injuring her knee this week. Visitors include Mrs John Lynch and daughter from Mt Pleasant in Saginaw. New baby Phyliss Joan to Mr and Mrs Claude Bullard on December 17. Thomas McEwen returns Mason to spend holidays with parents. Marjorie McConnell and sisters visit with family. Christmas program at North Rosebush school. Preston Johnson hosts a party for friends and relatives. Edward Lynch visits from Alpena. Earl Stanton and infant son visit from Wisconsin. Miss Mary Louise McConnell visits her mother in Grand Blanc. Frank Battle hosts guests including Mrs Mary McConnell and Robert Guy of Elsie. Elizabeth Ballge arrives from Mecosta to stay with her father. James Sheahan not well. George Skelton visits Rev R O Thomson. Churches present Christmas program and tree for children. Rose Ballge, RN, visits from Ann Arbor.
A College of Agriculture report from the University of Illinois and St Louis Milk Market Review shows 78 farms in several Illinois counties increased cash income in 1934 over 1933. Average cash income was 2715 per farm with 1500 expenses and 1215 lodging. Net income averaged 1043 per farm, while AAA payments helped cover taxes.
Calves horns are removed using caustic potash as early as two weeks old. A vaseline ring protects the eye while the horn button is treated with dampened caustic potash until the flesh reddens. Hands should be protected from contact with the wet chemical.
The biological survey notes small wild animals like ground squirrels prairie dogs and pocket gophers increase as farmers clear land plant crops and grow meadows. With more food and less predation these rodents adapt to fields orchards and farms, prompting farmers to trap and poison them.
Wayne Dinsmore of the Horse Association of America warns farmers to prevent heat prostration in horses during hot spells. He advises taking barrels of water to the field and letting horses drink hourly and giving ample salt.
Pennsylvania farmers sold clover and timothy seed totaling 384000 dollars in 1934. Three of every four acres of cropland produce feed for livestock. North Carolina apple growers fear codling moth threatens crops. Good ventilation aids mechanical milk cooler efficiency and savings. Delaware and Catawba grape varieties key to New York champagne. GoTy blotch damages clover leaves across American pastures, widespread in Europe. Buckwheat has leafy succulent stem and small root system. Alfalfa thrives with irrigation in semi arid and arid regions. Japanese Hulless White Rice Queen Golden and South American pop corn varieties are grown. In chopping, long hay goes to cutter, corn to starch outlet, hay blown to mow.
The article outlines risks of overweight, its link to diseases, and cautions against false cures. It details safe reduction steps including medical examination, gradual weight loss of about 1.5 to 2 pounds per week, structured diet, regular meals, exercise, and weekly weigh-ins. It notes differing energy needs by age and activity and warns against risky self-reduction especially in youths.
Our Christmas tree and party pleased all students. Primary grades enjoy Elson readers while Miss Collins reads Jack and Till. Eighth grade study covers nation development. Little Dean asks playfully about family. flag mending by Mrs. Hickok noted. School closes Friday for a one week vacation.
The custow explains courtesy titles used by heirs apparent. It states that the eldest son of a duke, marquess, earl, or viscount uses a courtesy title, not hereditary. Dukes in particular may use several such courtesy forms, with younger sons styled as Lord plus their given name and surname.
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