47 000 Farmers Now Use Electricity in Michigan
Michigan leads the nation in rural electrification with 47000 farms lit and powered, about 27 percent of its farms. Plans with the State Public Utility Commission and Federal Rural Electrification aim to add 10000 farm houses by 1936, amid heavy demand and extension to six miles of lines.
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Michigan
H. J. Gallagher
Michigan State College
East Lansing
United States
State Public Utility Commission
Federal Rural Electrification Committee
Public Utility Commission
Gallagher
Grant
Sheridan
Michigan Public Utility Commission
Altho
Consumers Power Company
Ford Shows Splendid Increase Over 1934
Ford Motor Company reports 1935 registrations of V-8 trucks and commercial cars at 185,848 units, up 44.9 percent from 1934 and accounting for 36.4 percent of industry totals. December volume rose over 116 percent year over year. Ford led all makes in combined truck and commercial car sales.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ford Motor Company
Ford
In memoriam for Alivin died February 17 1936
In loving remembrance of Alivin who died one year ago February 17 1936. Mrs Dorothy Border and children Mr Fred Border Velma Archie and Gladys express their grief and affection in this notice.
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Alivin
Dorothy Border
Fred Border
Velma
Archie
Gladys
Dahlia’s World Journey Through Time and Trials
A 1615 discovery in Spain marks the dahlia’s spread to Europe, then global. The plant faced 15 insect enemies and 10 diseases, evolving into over 1000 varieties. Michigan State College’s Agricultural Experiment Station offers bulletin No. 266 on dahlia propagation and culture by C. H. Wilden.
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Michigan
Old
Mexico
America
Columbus
Philip 1I
Spain
France
Thomson to speak at Michigan Horse Breeders meeting
Commissioner of Agriculture James Thomson will be principal speaker at a banquet in Gladwin on Wednesday night February 26 honoring officers and directors of the Michigan Horse Breeders Association. County agents from northern Michigan will attend with farmers. district sales planned later in the year.
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James ‘Thomson
Gladwin
Michigan Horse Breeders
Michigan
Jess Huggett
Godwin Chamber of Commerce
Harry Moxley
Andy Adams
Michigan Horse Breeders’ Association
Michigan Livestock Improvement Association
Ralph S. Hudson
Horse Breeders’ Association
College Farm
Hast Lansing
Dan Creyte
Harry Woodworth
Potter Ville
Sherman Read
Richland
Adrian Cooper
Albion
John P. Button
A. L. Jones
Three Rivers
Howard Forath
Detroit
Elmer Frost
Dansville
Young Couple Wed Saturday at Brides Home
The article notes a wedding in Vernon with the bride and groom, the parents and grandparents present. The bride, a Clare city school graduate, and the groom from Grand Rapids, pursued education at Davis Tech. The couple will reside in Clare until April first before moving to Grand Rapids.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Wild
Henry House
Farwell
A. D. Telder
Vernon
Grand Rapids
Vernon Township Tax Collection Last Day Notice
Vernon taxpayers advised that the treasurer Ernest Irwin will be at Citizens State Bank on Saturday February 29 for the last day to receive Vernon Township taxes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Citizens State Bank
Vernon Township
Citizens Bank
Hatton Township
Everette Allen
Legion Post 128 Hears Bonus and Membership Talks
Walter H. Larman Post No 128 reports 72 of 78 dues paid, second in Tenth District behind Bay City. Discussion covers 10 20 80 Membership Club, Department thirty membership test, and Bonus applications with about 95 Clare County veterans. Auxiliary Unit Hazel Hawkins leads sewing program for welfare and Otter Lake Billet, meeting Tuesdays with potluck lunch. Next Tenth District gathering set for March 17 in Bay City with dinner and dance at Paraleon Beach.
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Bay City
Department
Walker
Adjutant McKinnon
McKinnon
Clare County
Paraleon Beach
Walter H. Larman
American Legion Auxiliary
Hazel Hawkins
Otter Lake
Clare Quintet Bows To Sacred Heart In Close Battle
Clare Green and White trailed early then surged to lead 23 21 at the end of the third but Sacred Heart closed out with a 13 point fourth quarter to win. Scoring leader Doc Sanford had nine for Clare while Hackett topped Sacred Heart with three.
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Clare Green
Trish
Clare
Maxwell
Green
White
Academy
Glenn
Doc” Sanford
Hackett
Sacred Heart Fortinoga
McNamara
Connors
Simons
Flannery
Clare Fe
Maxwell Q
Des Ormeau
Anderson
Schaaf
Tope
Sharpe
Sanford
Watson
Flajole
Central State
Hmmick
Proceedings of Clare County Road Commission February 3 1936
The Clare County Road Commission met in Harrison on February 3 1936 with Chairman J E Ladd presiding. Members Ladd and Emerson attended. Asline was absent. Minutes approved. Motions authorized purchase of gasoline, request county snow removal funds, and approve payrolls. Numerous vendor bills listed and approved. Adjourned after action on oil and gas time reporting.
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Harrison
Michigan
Board of
Clare County Road Commission
J. E. Ladd
Ladd and Emerson
Asline
Mr. Asline
Emerson
W. T. Sheaffer
Mr. Emerson
Highway Department
J. H. Doherty
Geo. HE. Davis
Consumers Power Co
Im. Fanning
Tom Nichols
Arthur Johnson
Harrison Prevator Co
George Scott
Valley Auto Company
Northern Automotive Supply Co
Acme Motor Truck Co
Kakoska Freight Lines
Clare Hay Grain & Bean Co
Cities Service Oil Co
Jennison Hardware Co
Tyler-Lowery Co
Michigan Gases, Inc
J. D. Adams Co
Hmerson
Notice on Farm Transactions by Lloyd Close
After February 18 all business dealings related to the L. W. Close property in Garfield township must be conducted or expressly authorized by Lloyd Close of 219 Holden St Saginaw.
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L. W. Close
Garfield Township
Lloyd Close
Holden St. Saginaw
Clare Sentittel Liner Teased For Next Week Sale
The note hints at a Clare Sentittel liner available soon with promotional push next week. It mentions a selling event and encourage buyers to watch for details.
Letters to the Editor Highlight Reader Concerns
General interest letters reach the editor for readers’ benefit. When space allows, the page prints reader views and opinions to inform the community.
Hawks in winter feeding raid on quail pheasant flock
A Clare Sentinel reader reports bullethawks preying on his feeder birds including about 50 quail and pheasants now reduced to around 40 prairie chickens and rabbits. He asks Clare Red and Gun Club members for effective hawk trapping or control advice.
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Clare Sentinel
Clare Red and Gun Club
the Sentinel
Legion Auxiliary Resumes All Day Sewing Sessions
The American Legion Auxiliary held its first February sewing day on the 11th at the legion rooms with Mrs Catherine Ruby as chairman. They cut plocks for a quilt tore rags for a rug and served a pot luck lunch. A second meeting on February 18th reviewed WPA room use and planned a Friday schedule continuing to February 28th.
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American Legion Auxiliary
Legion Rooms
Catherine Ruby
Hazel Hawkins
WPA
Legionaires
Kenneth Barnes
Paid Lal Or in Africa Paid labor wake arrival of the white man
A fragment discusses labor in Africa before and after the arrival of European colonizers. It notes natives' limited awareness of external workers and the changes brought by outsiders. The wording reflects dated perspective and incomplete phrasing from OCR.
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Africa
Extension Agents Corner Highlights Mower Care and Hatchery Plans
Snow melt prompts farmers to inspect mower and haying gear with a focus on cutter bar lead and knife centering. A new bulletin Repairing and Adjusting the Mower by A J Bell is available, and parts orders are advised before June rush. Hatcheries report demand for graded chicks under USDA standards and list approved Michigan hatcheries upon request.
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A. J. Bell
Clare
United States Department of Agriculture
Michigan
Local clubs announce weekly and special meetings
A series of upcoming gatherings includes the I C C F Lodge meeting every Friday at 8 30. Clare Kiwanis Club convenes at Hotel Doherty Wednesdays at 6 30. The Clare Isabella Mecosta gospel workers association of the Church of God holds its fifth monthly meeting convention at the Clare church on Tuesday March 3rd. Eastern Star meets on the first Thursday each month at 7 30. Regular meetings of the American Legion and its Auxiliary are listed.
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Clare Kiwanis Club
Doherty
Clare-Isabella and Mecosta Gospel Workers Association of the
Church of God
Clare Church
Order of the Eastern Star
Purebred Ewes Offered for 4-H Starter Projects
Breeders announce purebred ewes for sale ideal for a 4-H Club start. Special attention given to Smith-Hughes project boys and 4-H Club boys seeking a breeding ewe to begin work. Local breeders encourage youth involvement and learning through hands on livestock projects.
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Smith-Hughes
Auction Sale Postponed in Vernon Township Gates
Don Owens of Vernon township postpones his gate sale originally set for the 27th until roads are open. Watch for a later date.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Don Owens
Vernon Township
Regular Masonic Lodge Meetings Schedule
Meetings are held on the first and third Monday of each month. Regular communication of the Masonic Lodge will be held on the second Tuesday of every month.
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Masonic Lodge
Shipping Dates for Livestock by Feb 25 and Mar 10
Warmers Ind. Produce Co. orders all livestock to be delivered to ship by 2 00 p m on February 25 and March 10.
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Warmers Ind. Produce Co
Hatton Tax Day Set by Treasurer at Citizens Bank
Everette Allen announces Tax Day in Hatton township will end Saturday February 29 at Citizens Bank for collecting tax payments. Shelby County feature notes nine states with Shelby counties, seven named after Gov Isaac Shelby, others possibly linked.
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Shelby
Issac Shelby
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Memoriam
New Bulletin
Thomson
Horse Breeders’ Meeting
S of Michigan Horse Breeders’ Ass
Ernest Irwin, Treas
Larman Post and Unit
Post
American Legion
Legion
Clare Quintet
Sacred Heart
Mt. Pleasant
Board OF County Road Commissioners
Sperrepe
Chas. Wheeler
Legion Auxiliary
WII
George Washington
ANSAR
THE
the Peoples Bank
Estelle Nelson
Arthur Town Hall
Hether
I. C. C. F. Lodge
Fleming Shoe CO
Hatton
Taxpayers
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