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Newspaper
Clare Sentinel
Location
Clare, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Feb 11, 1927
Page
4
Fragmentary rail schedule and church notices invite travelers to travel via Farwel and Ann Arbor while listing services at the Latter Day Saint Church with Elder Harvey De Geer as pastor and weekly activities for women and social service.
The record highlights church notices with Rev. Edward Truman Smith and Mrs. Henry House, inviting worship at 11:30 and 11:00 respectively, Sunday school times, midweek services, and a focus on community gatherings. It also lists local social notes including visits, travel, bake sale plans for February 19, and various person updates in Farwell and Clare areas.
Farwell Woman's Club met February 1 at Mrs. Madge Lamb house for a musical evening. She prepared the program with papers on Music Appreciation and Grand Opera and played twelve minute opera records on the victrola with summaries. Visitors included Mrs. Fannie Ried and Misses Georgia Sherman Lottie Bruce and Marion Fuller.
The Koda Camp Fire Girls met February 8 at their hall to plan a ceremonial meeting at Frances Bingham's home. They also scheduled a hike and a pancake supper at Erma Allen's home on February 11.
About 175 members of the Michigan Press Association met for a February conference to plan better local papers. National figures joined regional editors. the Half Century Club initiative honored longtime publishers. H. YT. Johnson was elected president, with W. H. Berkey as vice president and Herbert Wood as secretary treasurer.
Bids due by 9:60 a.m. February 28, 1927, for parcels in Wilson additions to Harrison city. Items include garage and filling station, tools, a 1924 Ford or Ford Sedan, a Ford truck with stake body, and a Studebaker touring car. Each bid in a sealed envelope marked bid eBid and accompanied by a $25 cashier’s check to W. L. Harper administrator Estate of Joseph Stevens. Right to reject any or all bids reserved.
The article explains how pencil lead hardness depends on clay content. A German mined clay is used for soft leads, while harder leads use a higher proportion of clay and less graphite.
After a nearly two week recess the Michigan Legislature resumes with a flood of bills. Crim e prevention measures include proposed capital punishment options. Tax and highway finance plans seek new gas and weight tax schemes plus a higher car license. A tobacco tax bill links revenue to state property tax reductions. A resolution urges Great Lakes St Lawrence waterway treaties with Canada and federal action.
A Tuesday February 8 gathering drew a large crowd as the county agent topic sparked farm discussion. Grange members back the county agent plan and plan an auction and parade themed clothing sale with a valentine roll call. Visiting couples and local members attended social events at Advance and Mt. Vernon Granges. A baby girl named Eva Mae was welcomed to Mr and Mrs Arthur Clausham.
A fragment notes tard at Jackson's Market offering meat for 15 cents per pound with a brief market listing. The unreadable text limits details but indicates a sale price and location.
A brief note describes wiping celluloid with a clean woollen rag to remove dirt. The guidance emphasizes using a single soft cloth and a careful stroke to avoid damage.
Authorities differ on the first use date but agree the refrigerator car operated between Chicago and New York City starting about 1867.
The biological survey notes foxes form monogamous pairs in the wild but tend toward polygamy when kept in captivity. This contrast highlights behavioral changes due to environment and living conditions.
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