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Newspaper
Clare Sentinel
Location
Clare, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Jan 02, 1931
Page
1
Charles Wallace Perry born April 11 1846 in Genesee county taught school then studied at the University of Michigan law class of 1877. He moved to Clare and opened a lifelong legal practice and served as president of a local bank for forty three years.
November 28, 1879 obituary recalls Perry a Clare County Savings Bank president for 43 years and lifelong Congregationalist. He helped found the bank, served as mayor and prosecutor, and leaves a wife of 51 years and a daughter. Funeral at his residence with two ministers. Burial at Cherry Grove. Also notes statewide push to aid health and education for Michigan children amid financial strain, urging school boards to fund indigent pupils and provide milk and food. groups vow to support child welfare next year.
The Clare County Association of Gleaners will meet with Kenneth Arbor at Lake on Wednesday evening January 7 for officer elections. A good program and pot luck supper follow. The old 5c loaf on the market again Crystal Bakery Harl Fass proprietor.
Clare County board of supervisors adopted condolences for Charles W Perry pioneer lawyer and longtime resident. Resolutions express sympathy with his family and note his death December 31 1930 in Clare. The board will attend the funeral and publish the resolutions in county newspapers.
Mrs. Joaura Thompson Swarthout hosted Clare guests for a luncheonette and bridge at her Alma home. Pink and white table decor complemented a large ice cream cake and devil's food cakes. Miss Marion Horton won top honors with Miss Reva Derby second.
Miss Verna Holmes married Victor Peckham at the League Chapel in Ann Arbor with Bishop Fisher officiating. The ceremony featured a white satin gown, corsage bouquet, and a reception in the Woman's League Alumni room before the couple left for Pittsburg to reside at 921 Woodburn Ave. Additional attendees included Mrs. Holmes and the Holmes sisters.
Charles Henry Peters born 1857 in St Clair county Michigan came to Clare at age 12. He worked as river driver during lumber days about twenty years then farmed for twenty years before moving to the city sixteen years ago. He married Malinda Sutton in 1887 at Clare. Survived by widow daughter Mrs Sarah Morrison and granddaughters Harriet and Mary Morrison. Funeral Saturday at the Clare residence conducted by Rev W W Hurd.
The annual meeting of the stock holders of The Clare County Savings Bank will be held Tuesday January 13 1932 at 10 00 a m in its office in Clare Michigan for the purpose of electing directors for the ensuing year and to transact any other business that may come before the meeting. December 19 1980 Go Hi Sutherland Cashier.
Clare county gains connected police radio linking to Lansing with WRDS broadcasts. Experts installed a receiving set at the county jail, enabling rapid messages about robberies, hold ups, stolen cars, and other crime activity. Sheriff Woods plans Jackson installation for mobile reception.
Michigan State College has appointed Barbara Van Heulen to help farm women market jams jellies preserves and other home made foods. The program will avoid competing with canneries and seek distinctive high quality products sold through central agencies with plans to expand to other handiwork as demand grows. County agents and Miss Van Heulen will provide information to interested women.
At the Ideal Theatre the program lists a Friday and Saturday show with concentrating kid hoot, Gibson and comedy on Sunday and Monday with Lawful Larceny and Bebe Daniela, plus Ramon Vavarro in Gall of the Flesh. Seville tale of longing becomes song in a hailed picture with Jolson in his honest film.
Community auction notices invite listing articles or stock for the sale on January 10. Contact Phinigey or Thos Groves at auctionsar before Tuesday noon January 6. The sale will be clerked by the Citizens State Bank.
The Ladies Guild met in the Congregational church parlors on Wednesday afternoon and elected officers for the coming year. President Mrs A B Wylie, Vice Presidents Mrs John Northon and Mrs Gg R Bogan, Secretary Mrs W W Tichenor, Treasurer Mrs Homer Douglas. A pot luck lunch followed.
Seven Flint residents, riding in a car owned by Mr and Mrs Fred Hudson of Flint, left the road one and a half miles east of Clare when a rear tire failed. The vehicle rolled twice in a ditch, injuring Mrs Hudson who has a dislocated knee and a badly wrenched hip. Others sustained minor bruises and all were treated at Clare Hospital.
A record crowd filled the Baptist Church last Sunday evening with standing room exhausted. Many vehicles were turned away for lack of space as the cantata was well rendered and all participants performed admirably.
Mrs Hiram Satison collapsed Sunday afternoon at her home on West Seventh Street after a day of reading and resting. Born Martha Ellen Coulter May 21 188N in Hancock County Ohio she married Hiram Satison January 30 1897 and had one daughter Alma Rogers. Survived by husband daughter three brothers and a sister funeral held Tuesday at the Congregational Church with burial in Cherry Grove.
The Farmers Independent Produce Co. calls all stockholders to its annual meeting at the I O O F hall on Saturday January 10th. Members are urged to attend.
Sixty eight attended Haworth League services last Sunday night and heard talks by the Has Beens. Miss Dorothy Green led the meeting and refreshments were served. Next Sunday the topic Bible and Everyday Life will be handled by Miss Marie Wagenaar.
A 30 day extension to obtain car licenses was granted to 173 Clare county owners after a telegram from the state department received by The Citizens State Bank. Last date for license purchase was January 31. The extension aims to ease the financial burden on business users who struggle to pay the fees.
Annual meeting for election of directors and other business will be held Tuesday January 13 at 4 p.m. in the bank directors room. Signed The Citizens State Bank James Bicknell President.
A large Evart Exchange Club gathering at the Bart Masonic Temple heard plans for paving projects and the General Highway Improvement Association. President Charles A. Smith opened the session with welcomes, as T Carl Holbrook led the group of about 79 residents and boosters. Musical interludes and a supper by the Eastern Star followed, with brief talks from delegates and representatives. Senator Ben Car was noted in attendance.
Capt. Denis Rooke famed British flyer brings a lecture tour recounting a London to Calcutta solo flight and a 7000 mile London India record. He shares anecdotes with Lindbergh Kaiser Wilhelm the Prince of Wales and others, delivering a vivid, humorous talk. Lecture set for Monday night January fifth at the auditorium.
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