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Newspaper
Clare Sentinel
Location
Clare, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Jan 08, 1932
Page
2
Local groups schedule gatherings from January 8 to 19 at Clare venues. Volleyball games at the high school gym, I OOF and Rebekah lodge installation, Clare Chamber of Commerce annual meeting at Barnes Cafe, and multiple club meetings hosted by Mrs A J Clure Mesdames McGuire Sanford Wagenaar Binhammer Dawe Wilson.
A series of revival gospel meetings will commence Sunday evening at Colonville Chapel. A welcome is extended to the public to meet with us each evening at 8:00 o clock. Rev. and Mrs. Hendrich will be on charge.
Treasurer Ployd Methner states tax collection will be held at the State Bank of Cole on Saturdays from December 19 through January 10. Additional sessions will occur in Loomis on December 21 and January 4, and in Clare on December 30 and January 6.
Notice lists shipping dates for livestock from Farmers Produce with a January 19 and February 20 schedule. Contact Telephore 139 for P. F. Geedk details.
J Paul Harrod of the Mt Pleasant Division of the Automobile Club of Michigan warns that men claiming to be AAAS agents are collecting signatures for a gas tax and license law petition and soliciting 25 cents for a lapel button. He says the American Auto Association is not involved and asks for local reports of any such racket.
The Department of State reports preparations for a larger number of constitutional amendments and referendums in 1932. Topics include an abeyance of the elomargarine tax bill until November and petitions for changes in prohibition laws. Thresholds are listed: 85,089 signatures to place an amendment, 68,071 for initiating legislation, and 42,545 for a referendum.
Secretary of State Frank D Fitzgeral d was informed on December 30 that Michigan motorists may use 1931 license plates in several nearby states until March 1, 1932. States agreeing to honor Michigan plates include Ohio Illinois New York Wisconsin Indiana Pennsylvania and the Province of Ontario Canada.
Michigan once led in tuberculin testing for eradication of tuberculosis. Now infectious abortion, a more elusive threat, challenges dairy herds nationwide. Dr. B J Kilham promotes farmer awareness as thirty states require cattle blood tests for breeding stock. he will speak in Clare county on January 19 and 20 with meeting details to follow in next week’s paper. County Agricultural Agent P D Gibson coordinates.
The Study Club held its annual meeting on a Tuesday afternoon with Mrs. Schlegel as programs chair announcing an Edward MacDowell music program as the next hostesses Mrs. McGuire and Mrs. Lillian Sanford. Officers were elected for the coming year including President Mrs. Nina McGuire and Vice President Mrs. Mary Green with other posts filled, and Mrs. Thos. Dorsey named an honorary member.
Michigan conservation records show 898 predatory animals were taken in 1931, including 71 timber wolves, versus 739 predators and 34 wolves in 1929. Coyotes reached 666 and bobcats 161. State net cost dropped to 31 231.48 after fur and service values offset expenses.
The Farwell Woman's Club 0.5. S. Clare and Harrison and Brown Corners youth and the Out-Door Club Harrison extend thanks for the many nice things given to infirmary inmates during the holiday season. Mr. and Mrs. Hugh Henderson are thanked.
Home made pies and soup available at Joslin restaurant for 10 cents each. Patrons can enjoy simple fare at affordable prices in a local dining spot.
Miss Marion Horton returns to Hemlock school duties. Welfare Committee report highlighted in Study Glubi. George Boyd leaves for Urbana to attend a band master’s convention. Chas Niemeyer suffers a slight stroke and shows rapid recovery. Senator Ben Carpenter of Harrison buys the first new 1932 Essex from Woodward Motor Sales. Henry Baumgarten visits his mother in Bay City after surgery. Mrs. Wesley Aldreaa of Boyne City visiting son Floyd and wife. Penland family to move to Sheridan this weekend from Pine Street residence. Three large Pure Oil Company trucks pass Clare. test wells planned in Ogemaw and Oceana counties. Igné Mrgi, Wm. Garchon take son Forest to Saginaw Woman’s Hospital for major surgery. Jad recently recovered from scarlet fever remains in serious condition.
State police will monitor and disrupt radical attempts to spread rumors harming bank security. Capt. Fred Armstrong cites a felony for circulating malicious statements about banks with penalties up to 5000 dollars or five years in prison. Local authorities vow prompt prosecuti on of false statements intended to incite prejudice against banks.
The Associated Press reports a contract for grading and draining three miles of US 10 on the Sanford relocation in Midland county was awarded to L. W. Wells, Saginaw, for 20 973 dollars. Other awards go to Frank J. Byrne & Son, Saginaw, for the Tittabawassee river bridge at 17 567 dollars and the Salt river bridge west of Sanford at 9 290 dollars.
Several friends of Mrs. M. R. Howlett staged a complete surprise at her home Tuesday evening to celebrate her birthday. The gathering featured card playing and a pot luck luncheon, ending with a token of remembrance presented to the guest of honor.
Russell Stanley treasurer announces a plan to pay taxes to the Clare County Savings Bank each Saturday and Wednesday through January 20 at one percent. The message is a local tax collection notice urging timely payments.
Price listing from Ira C. Richmond announces No. 1 Virginia coal at 6.25 and 6.75, kerosene six gallons 55c, good grade gasoline 18c, Virol motor oil 16c, tires and tubes offered at low rates. Public urged to beat the prices if possible.
The Clare Shipping Association announces shipments on Tuesday January 12 and Tuesday January 26. Contact H. A. Dawson, shipper, at phone 220F21 for details.
A debate over Covert Road Law reforms reveals counties using petitions to fund highway improvements with bonds. Real estate schemes and sewer bonds left towns strapped for taxes, while proposals to have the state assume debt draw opposition. Officials warn against special relief that would burden nonpartisan taxpayers and call for general school aid reform.
The 1915 provision-driven highway act created significant tax difficulties. The author argues the law should not be repeated and urges reforms to prevent similar burdens in the future.
The Elm Grove Extension Sewing Group held an all day meeting at Mrs. Bessie Court’s home. Project leader Mrs. Marie Smith led work fitting and remodeling dresses. A bountiful potluck dinner followed with roast beef and fixings. Some members were absent and visitors attended the afternoon session.
The annual meeting of stockholders of the Clare County Savings Bank will be held at its office on January 12, 1932 at 9 00 A M to elect directors for the ensuing year and transact any business that may come before the meeting Dated December 26 1931 H Sutherland Cashiers
The Brinton five piece orchestra will play for a dance Friday night January 15 at Mt Vernon Grange hall. Music begins at 9 o clock. Dancing 50 cents and spectators 25 cents.
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