First Annual Future Farmers Fair Proven Decided Success
The first Future Farmers of America annual fair drew 90 premium entries and large classes in corn, beans, and oats. Norris Blystone led with 25 points earning champion ribbon and $6 prize, followed by Delmar Allen and Charles Moore. Judging teams from Evart Beaverton Farwell contributed to strong results as Mr Linton and Mr Gallup spoke to 125 attendees and 55 judging participants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Future Farmers Fair
Norris Blystone
Norris
Deimar Allen
Charles Moore
Delmar
Chas
Evart
Beaverton
Farwell
Professor Cobb
T. C
Ewart
Gallup
America
Clare High School
Kennedy
Linton
Tichenor
Charrles
Moore
James Lloyd
Orris Presley
Clare Hay, Grain and Bean Co
Farmers Produce
H. Bicknell & Co
Davys
Clare Hardware and Furniture Go
Harrig & Hirt
Clare Manufacturing Co
Farmers Organization
Supt. Tyndall
Far ‘Yall
MacConnell
Beavertony
Card Party at O B S to be Held Friday in Mateh Indiana
The O B S card party is announced for Friday at their roots in Mateh Indiana. Play begins promptly at 2:00 PM with the committee coordinating the event.
Old White Schoolhouse Remembered in Poem by Flora Unicume
The poem by Mrs. R. Stiles Flora Unicume recalls the Old White Schoolhouse and its childhood scenes. It fondly mentions the snow hillside pond grist mill bridge and green where children played and a teacher who shared jelly sandwiches. The verse laments the razing of the cherished building.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jte
Ste
Head tax debate and registration status in Michigan
Officials disagree on the $2.00 head tax to fund the Old Age pension plan. Payment deadline is March first. An assistant attorney general says registration is not compulsory before October 1, and nonregistration incurs no fine or imprisonment, while Prosecuting Attorney Bowler asserts it remains a law with penalties. County data show 3882 registered and about 5 applied for the pension.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Judson
Richardson
Anid
Detroit
Michigan
Theo. G. Bowler
Langing
Federal funds extended to pay teachers in near closed schools
Announcement from federal authorities states emergency funds will cover salaries for regular teachers in schools that are closing or in danger of closure in small communities under 5 000 population. Local and state funds must be exhausted first. funds do not cover back salaries or maintenance.
Gillespie Sisters Farewell Party Hosted By Mrs Maxwell
Mrs Reva Maxwell hosted a Sunday School farewell gathering for Miss Vena Lee Gillespie and little Margaret Rose. The girls and their parents depart for Flint on Saturday as friends and class members send best wishes. Guests presented gifts and shared a luncheon after games, with assistance from Mrs Holbrook and Mrs Gillespie.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reva Maxwell
Vena Lee Gillespie
Margaret Rose
Flint
Maxwell
Holbrook
Gillespie
Clare CWA Projects Spend For Labor Not Materials
The report lists labor expenditures in Clare county for eleven CWA projects now underway, excluding material costs. Several smaller projects have been completed, with amounts shown for Lake School Harrison School shop Harrison Waterworks Clare City Hall Harrison Court House Clare High School Farwell School and Lake George Community building among others totaling 9063.7.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clare County
Lake School
Harrison School Shop
Harrison Community
Harrison Waterworks
Irish Propagation
Clare City
Harrison Court House
Clare High School
Farwell School
Lake George
Limitations on Overtaking and Passing in Michigan
Educational notice explains Michigan law on overtaking and passing. It cites Act 318 of 1927 and outlines penalties for overtaking on curves, grades, or at railroad crossings. The article notes center line color coding on curves signals no passing when vision ahead is insufficient.
Roselda Sanders Dies at 88 in Arthur Township
Funeral services were held Thursday for Mrs Roselda Sanders at the Arthur town hall Rev Leah Gardon presided and burial followed in Arthur cemetery Grandma Sanders had lived in the township 33 years A life sketch will appear next week in these columns
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roselda Sanders
Arthur Town Hall
Leah Gardon
Arthur
Grandma Sanders
Clare High teams beat St Louis players in Friday play
Clare regulars and second team each won their Friday games against St Louis squads. The regulars led 11 4 at halftime, then pulled away. Key plays by Tupper and strong defense kept Clare ahead. Sanford injured, likely out through tournament. Regulars close season at Sacred Heart Mt Pleasant. tournament starts March 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clare
St. . Louis
Gillig
Sutton
Tupper
Clare Boys
Sanford
Bowler
Ackerman
Watson
Schroeder
St. Louis
Sacred Heart
Mt. Pleasant
Fourteen Extension Leaders Meet State Director
Miss Ymeda Gilmore Michigan State College extension specialist visited the city to lead a full day session for fourteen teenage extension group leaders. The group met at the city school with increased interest and practical work on refinished furniture and curtains and draperies. Plans for March 28 class, Achievement Day in May, and the next lesson on Pictures were discussed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ymeda Gilmore
Michigan State College
Oil field reports from Vernon area wells
The Walsh well in section 15 split into higher flow after deeper drilling and now yields about 1000 barrels per day. Brief No. 4 in section 22 shows Dundee gas, with further drilling planned. Smock No. 2 reached 3400 feet Wednesday, Woods and Rachael Rus sell well in section 22, Brooks No. 1 in section 14, and Bowman Estate No. 1 in section 27 reached 2610 feet after spudding on November 28.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rachael Russell
Bowman Estate
Automobile sticker sale at Citizens State Bank
S Bicknell the bank manager says first six months auto license stickers are on hand and buyers should act quickly to avoid rush. He notes residents receive credit for their county license no matter where purchased.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Citizens State Bank
Has. S. Bicknell
the Sentinel
Mr. Bicknell
Juniors Pick Play and Cast for March Presentation
A play committee selects Are You A Mason for the Junior Play to be held in March. Cast includes Vera Hendrie Jean Caple John White and Eddie Bowler with Walter Schroeder as Amos and Upton Tupper as the dashing husband. Continued on Page Ten.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vera Hendrie
Jean Caple
John White
Eddie Bowler
Leo Dietrichstein
Hanice Sunday
Amos
Walter Schroeder
Broadway
Mason
Upton Tupper
Fred Huntley Dies Suddenly at 43 in Clare County
Fred Huntley died Monday following a visit at his sister’s home. Born October 11, 1891 in Stockholm New York, he married Flossie VanWormer in 1916 and had five children. Survived by wife, children, two sisters and a brother. parents predeceased him. Funeral services Thursday at Thurston Funeral Home with Rev F S Blott, interment Cherry Grove cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur Walters
Fred Huntley
Stockholm
N. Y
Clare County
Flossie VanWormer
Elsie
Geneva
Amos
Fredie
Ernest
Annie Huntley
Amos Huntley
Thurston Funeral Home
F. S. Blott
Cherry Grove Cemetery
Two Clare Men Arrested by Isabella County Officers
Rolland D. Conmier and Elsworth Chaffee were arrested last week by Undersheriff Fitzpatrick of Isabella County and brought to the Mt. Pleasant jail. They pled guilty before Justice Wardrop to driving away an auto without intent to steal and were placed on one year probation with about eight dollars in costs. The case could not be handled by Clare County officials because the car was taken beyond Isabella County lines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rolland D. Conmier
Elsworth Chaffee
Isabella County
Clare County
Congregational Church Father and Son Banquet This Friday
County school officers join an enthusiastic gathering ahead of the Congregational church event set for Friday evening at 6 46. Mr Chas Bachman Michigan State football coach will speak after a program including community singing, a boys quartet, and toasts to boys and dads. Tickets sold by local men for one dollar for two.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congregational Church
J. White
Chas. Bachman
Lansing
Harold Fleming
Geo. White
Ed. Johnston
H. Douglas
Geo. Sherwood
W. EB. Tichenor
Albert Dawe
Ladies Auxiliary Valentine Gathering at Holbrook Home
The Ladies Auxiliary met at Mrs. Carl Holbrook’s for a Valentine gathering. Rev. Lockyer led devotions on Ruth and Boaz and prayed. Plans were made for a play Sophie’s Wedding and for remodeling the parsonage. Quilt top work and blocks for a Double Wedding Ring were presented. Mrs. Bogardus is home and improving. Sunshine committee sent cards. Twenty members and two guests attended. luncheon featured strawberry whip and hot chocolate. Adjourned to meet February 28 with Mrs. Oval Fisher.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carl Holbrook
Lockyer
Ruth
Boaz
Oval Fisher
Grocery Business For Sale In Clare Bargain Rexail Barthday
Advertisement seeks buyers for an established Clare grocery business. Respond via Box H at The Sentinel office. Bargains offered at the Rexail Barthday safe with a closing Saturday night promotional push.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clare Write Box H
Rexail Barthday
Education officers meet in Clare county biennial session
Last Friday Clare county school officers from urban and rural districts held their biennial session in the old court room. Attendance reached near 100 percent with three districts unrepresented. Floyd Holford led songs before sessions, and a total of $8.22 was collected for his musical gifts. Harry Nexman of the Department of Public Instruction spoke, urging open discussion and informal camaraderie among officers. Nesman explained the Thatcher-Sins Act and its two funds the equalization fund and the primary supplement fund.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clare
Doc
Tom
Hardwood
Roy Shumway
Floyd Holford
Redding Township
Rurid
Reginald Sharp
Floyd
Jennings
Arkham Boul
Harry Nexman
Department of Public Instruction
Aldérich
Clare County
Lansing
Clara County
Nesman
City Tax Notice Urges Quick Payment of Taxes
City taxpayers are warned there are four days left to pay all taxes including general dog and head tax. Citizens are advised to secure licenses and pay at the County Treasurer, with collection at Citizens State Bank on upcoming Saturday Tuesday and Wednesday afternoons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrison
Niée- Pefora
Citizens State Bank
Also Mentioned on This Page
Mrs
W. Perry
R. Stiles
C.W. A
State Safety Dept
Sentinel
Roseld Sanders
Arthur Township
Wed
OIL, News
Mar
Thurston
Isabella CO
Jacksons
Legion Auxiliary
Ladies Auxiliary of the
American Legion
Pariie
Harry Wehtly
Jean Glerum
Doris Gerow
Elizabeth Feighner
Benediction
Rev
Dawa
Aldrich
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