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Newspaper
Clare Sentinel
Location
Clare, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Jan 03, 1936
Page
4
A railroad engineer habits analogy shows drivers must heed traffic signs and signals. Ignoring curve, grade, or stop warnings can lead to danger and ruined journeys. Following signs guarantees safer travel and a timely, pleasant arrival.
Nearly 30,000 acres of oil and gas lease rights on state lands were bid at a December public auction in Lansing. Transactions cover 12 counties with bids totaling 95,129 and plans for additional acres to be considered at the January 10 conservation commission meeting.
The Federal Garden clubs of Michigan and the Department of Conservation announce a poster slogan contest for high school pupils. Four winners, two boys and two girls, will receive trips to Isle Royale and other prizes. Information available through local garden clubs or the Department of Conservation in Lansing.
The term scrub oak refers broadly to several oak species in Michigan sand plains. It is a descriptive label, not a scientific species name, used for oaks that grow in sandier, disturbed, or open habitats.
An average bull elk weighs about 700 pounds. Wild dogs show little fear of traps. After capture in live traps an individual buck or doe may return 10 or 12 times to the same traps to be captured and released again.
A brown wool dress by Jean Patou is presented as an all occasion garment. The bodice back and sleeves feature brown taffeta with brown green and red plaid accents. A brown wool jacket and matching hat complete the outfit, with distinctive cuff details and a bright quilt trim.
A quirky fashion note describes goldfish used as buttons on a knee length tea gown. The gold fish feature black tipped fins and tails, crafted in a gold fish style to fasten the garment.
A description notes narrow embroidered braid paired with gold metal threads to craft eight colorful and unusual collar and cut finishing a black crepe frock.
Shoppers notice vivid styles in velour hats and feather trims. The new display features bold colors and elaborate ornamentation, drawing attention to fashionable pieces in the current season’s offerings.
The article identifies Manhattan Island as located at the river mouth in the United States and describes it as the most valuable island in the country.
Mr and Mrs Emil Gierz celebrate the birth of daughter Ella Rose on December 23 at home. Hazel Chambers of Detroit visits her parents Mr and Mrs F P Davis for several weeks. Clarence Armentrout made a business trip to Midland last Tuesday. James McClung entertained children and families over Christmas. Winston Raymond returns from Wolverine. Gerald Butters and son with William Butters and families visit. John Densmore visits R B Williams family. Mrs Burt Hess fractures her wrist last Tuesday.
Bertha Davis and Russell from Flint spent Christmas with their parents Mr. and Mrs. Dale Davis along with numerous relatives visiting from Lansing Harrison Clare Saginaw Vernon and Flint. The long list includes Mr. and Mrs. Jay Clute and many relatives sharing holiday meals and gatherings across multiple households.
Mrs Henry Heirholzer and gon Edward visited Walter Heirholzer in Midland. Mr and Mrs Henry Fershaw of Saginaw spent Christmas with her parents Mr and Mrs Sam Liechti. Merle Goosetree of Pontiac and family joined the weekend gathering. Bert Rutter went to Saginaw Saturday. Orval Vandewarker and daughters with Carl Kistler and son Virgil were Christmas guests of Wm Garshow. Chas Davids and sons spent Christmas with Von Walters in Elm Grove. Mrs Floyd Garver Roberta and Arthur Phillips visited the Reid home in Harrison Friday afternoon.
Mr and Mrs Mark Sowle hosted their son H M and family in Clare as did Fred Geiger and Elton Geiger with wife and baby from Bard and Homer Livingston from West Vernon. Mrs Nettie Thompson and son Gerald Machlem joined relatives in Coleman for Christmas dinner. Other gatherings included Claude Smith with sister and husband J Elliott and son Max, Ross Coe and wife with her parents near Loomis, and Leslie Randall with Chas Jasmin families with Mrs Bertha Randle. Mr and Mrs Wm Langin and Leo Jennings families from Royal Oak with Edna of Flint dined with Mrs A J Clare in Clare. Alfred Densmore and wife John D and family Lila and Sarah shared meals with N A Densmore.
Mr and Mrs Verle Palmer and family, Mr and Mrs Clifford Malesh and son, and many others share Christmas with relatives in Hinkleville. Visits span Dan Lockwood family in Clare County, with trips to Detroit and Virginia noted. School reopens next Monday after holidays and several households mention dinners and pot luck gatherings.
Community members traveled from Saginaw Owosso Grand Rapids and Lansing to attend the funeral of Mrs May Flegel and other relatives. Visitors and kin from Anderson Detroit Flint and Chicago gathered for Christmas and family occasions at Vernon and nearby homes.
Mrs. Hart White and son Garland of Ann Arbor visited relatives with Mrs. George Snider from Thursday to Sunday. Frank Snider visited Grayling for a few days. Doris Dysinger of Flint spent the weekend with Dorothy Blanchard. Christmas guests at C. D. Harvey’s included Kenneth Harvey and Miss Lee Phillips of Flint and Mr and Mrs Arthur Johnson and family of Clare. Harl Colosky of Farwell took his sister and the Pringles to be with him for the day. C. D. Harvey planned a trip to Beaverton on Monday. Mrs. Harry Nowlen returned from two weeks in Lansing. Lon White and son Jimmy visited the Sniders in Ann Arbor. Jacob Walker and family visited Mrs. M. E. Hassenzahl in Pontiac. Anna Wilson and son William of Gagetown and Walter Walker of Toledo came for the funeral of Thomas J. Walker.
A Clare Sentinel notice promotes its want ads as fast and effective, promising readers quick results for any need from buyers to sellers. The brief appeals to locals seeking efficient service and reliable reach through the newspaper.
Mr and Mrs Gordon Titzpatrick and daughter Rose Marie of Detroit spent Christmas and New Year with Geo Titzpatrick and family and others. Gladys Davis of Midland visited Aunt Mrs Schunk. Lou Bright and daughter Leon from Midland shared Christmas with Stanley Schunk family. Willis Strouse and Louie Ancon families joined Christmas at the Brights. Ray Woodworth visited his wife and family. District No 3 children enjoy a two week vacation.
The article argues brain size does not determine a dog's intelligence. It notes a small terrier with a tiny brain can outsmart a large St Bernard. It warns that toy breeds may have evolved elongated skulls reducing brain tissue through centuries of breeding for beauty.
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