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Newspaper
Clare Sentinel
Location
Clare, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Dec 31, 1937
Page
2
President Roosevelt signals a pivot from deregulation to maintaining current controls. In a press statement the day of writing he calls the business recession largely psychological and pledges to push his legislative program while avoiding retreat from existing regulations.
Washington readers summarize charges against President Roosevelt accusing him of exploiting emergencies to push expansion of regulation and taxes. The letter argues such rhetoric harms industry and increases unemployment while urging Congress to reclaim policy control and resist further New Deal measures.
Investigators report motorists expect an extension of the March 1 deadline for 1938 vehicle plates or half-year permits. Secretary of State Leon D. Case says the 1937 legislature fixed March 1 as final, with no authority to extend. Past extensions included Jan 1 Feb 1 and a 15 day shift to March 15. Case warns uniform demand on the last day could overwhelm processing. He notes a 25 cent charge authorized for issuing half-year permits to cover costs.
Secretary of State Leon D Case warns motorists not to mail currency to the state department. Investigators from Case and the postal service are probing cash thefts between mailing points in the state and the capitol. Thousands of dollars in fees for operators licenses arrive by currency yearly, and lost money leaves no receipts. Money orders should be payable to the Secretary of State at Lansing. Orders payable at issuance incur extra fees with no department funds. such orders are returned to their senders.
The English first acquired a taste for port wine when soldiers fought Napoleon's army in Portugal under the Duke of Wellington.
A lesson preview from January 2 examines Mark 10 35 45 focusing on selfish ambition vs sacrificial service. It explains John and James sought status, while true leadership is humble service, mirroring Christ the Servant. It notes Mark’s brisk narrative and the church’s need for humble workers over rulers.
The text argues that humans are inherently dependent from birth and thus instinctively seek assistance and support from others.
A compact quotation from Adam Clarke warns that true happiness comes when energies never stagnate, emphasizing continuous effort and motion in life.
An editorial asserts that achievement comes only via a defined and forceful goal, arguing focus and determination drive progress more than chance or luck. It emphasizes setting concrete aims and maintaining steady effort toward measurable outcomes.
Readers receive New Year wishes as the piece notes mild winter weather and holidays. Families including Mr and Mrs Hold Cuttler and the Vanderwoide and Vanderwoude households are mentioned with Christmas visits. A school house Christmas program and tree lighting drew a good crowd Friday evening.
Frank Loomis and family shared Christmas dinner with Edna Langin of Flint and Leo Jennings family from Royal Oak and their parents in Clare. Claude Smith joined his sister and Fred Coe at home. Gerald Macklem's family visited Coleman, and J Livingston's family hosted Geiger and Janet for Christmas dinner.
Brown Corners community extends thanks for a joyful new year and reports revivals in Elkhart Indiana. Local Christmas events drew large crowds as children enjoyed treats from Miss Strouse and exchanged gifts. Many relatives from Detroit Flint Clare and Gladwin visited over the holidays.
Ed Corby of Detroit visited the Glen Gordon home for a weekend. The Newman family celebrated Christmas and Glen Newman wed Edith Sanders. Various relatives from Michigan towns joined in holiday greetings and visits.
Mi and Mrs G J Smith of Bagin received woolen sweaters and mittens from Mrs DeWitt. The gifts were praised as faithfully as Santa's. No vacation this week. Christmas visitors at L Robinetts included Rex and Mrs Robinet and sons from Clare Thurman Robinet from West Grant and Rosellie from Coleman. Norma Kever returned from a Clare visit. Judd Blystone and Della Reimold of Ann Arbor spent the weekend with Blystone's mother. Art Rever and family visited James Beattie.
Public notices announce hearings in the estate of Lewis Pomeroy with administrator Theo. G. Bowler seeking approval of expenses and an extraordinary fee. The hearing is set for January 10, 1938, with publication required for three weeks in the Clare Sentinel. Estella White, Register of Probate.
Eastern Standard Time schedules show Ann Arbor South No. 52 at 10 36 A M and North No. 51 at 1 52 P M. Clare connects with Great Lakes buses for Mt Pleasant and Lansing routes. Harrison service runs Tuesdays only.
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