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Newspaper
Clare Sentinel
Location
Clare, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Jan 08, 1937
Page
2
Michigan reports a new traffic fatality record with October at 202 deaths and November projected to be the worst month. Dr. C. Slemons notes an eight percent rise in deaths for the first ten months of 1936, with an average of nearly five deaths per day, as the nation anticipates about 37,500 motor-vehicle deaths for the year.
Washington reports Pennsylvania Central Air Lines gains authority to start air mail service via Flint with first flights anticipated around January 15. Separate notes cover local legal curiosities, gasoline pump value and tax, mint coinage in 1936, and Nellie Tayloe Ross as mint director.
John W. Doherty, local branch manager, told the Sentinel that the Secretary of State has extended the time for autoists to secure licenses to midnight January 31. The half year licenses will be announced later.
The Zinser family expresses gratitude to friends and neighbors for acts of kindness during their sorrow offering many floral inquiries and support after their bereavement.
The card expresses thanks to friends for flowers gifts and acts of kindness during the recent holiday season. W N Younglove signs on behalf of Aunt Mary Williston.
Christmas Eve note seeks the owner of a big yellow tiger tom cat with Holden eyes. Reward offered. Contact Mrs. Hd. Carpenter at RED-4, phone 294-22.
The Citizens State Bank, under Mr. Bicknell with staff including his son Mark, Theodore Wellington, and bookkeepers Margaret Cook and Gladys Wiley, is praised by the state board for excellent books and growth in savings and certificates of deposit. A stockholders meeting to elect directors is set for next Tuesday night.
Washington reports Census Bureau analysis of 1934 deaths across 34 states shows the first five years most deadly, with infancy accounting for nearly half of under-one deaths and pneumonia, diarrhea, and congenital anomalies among major killers. Heart disease and cancer dominate adult mortality. smallpox nearly vanished. Nine deaths from smallpox noted in the studied area.
A fragment emphasizes personal responsibility and the ripple effect of choices on others. It argues that how we live touches many beyond ourselves and can bring happiness or harm to others. The text critiques selfish secrecy and urges mindful living.
The article urges good health as a universal asset cheered by inner peace and resilient mood. It then notes a revival of flat candlesticks used as bedroom ash trays with conical match tips, promoted as stylish gift items and decorative interior touches.
This year favors solid colors for decorative schemes with dusty pinks, chartreuse, emerald greens, and deep sapphire and cobalt blues in vogue. Slate gray remains popular, offering a neutral counterpoint to bolder tones.
The guide notes a fairly full brush is used for varnish application. It discusses how to load, spread, and level coats for a smooth finish. Emphasis is on even strokes and avoiding overworking the surface.
Sixteen members of the M. B. Auxiliary met at Mrs. Iva Fisher’s home for a quilting afternoon and a review of December’s activities. Mrs. Mabel Mulder narrated a Shakespearean reading, and Mrs. Sterhaman gave a 1937 reading. December events included a Christmas Turkey Dinner hosted by Dr. and Mrs. Mulder, a Christmas party at Mrs. Geo. Stanford’s, a Holly drill by Junior girls, gifts to the pastor’s family, and a successful December 19 bazaar chaired by Mrs. Nora Barnes. The group planned to meet January 20 with Mrs. Bogardus.
Mr and Mrs Bruce B Sweat of Daytona Beach announce the birth of Barbara Jane their first child born Monday night December 14 at Halifax Hospital. The baby weighed five pounds 11 ounces and both mother and child are reported to be well Betty Jan Lewis the former Miss Lewis is the bride. The announcement was sent by Mrs BE A White and Mr White grand parents of the newborn.
Mrs. Lydia Potter died last week Thursday morning at the Arrand apartments, at the home of her daughter Mrs. Wm Noffsinger after a brief illness. She would have been eighty four on January 21. The body was taken to Benzonia for services held Saturday morning. The deceased mother of Mrs. Noffsinger had been visiting Traverse City with Mr Noffsinger when she fell ill on rough roads. They accompanied the body to its resting place and returned to Clare Monday, delayed by icy roads.
Evangelist Mrs. B. Jordan of Grand Rapids opens a series of gospel meetings at United Brethren in Christ Church Brown Corners next Sunday evening January 10. A 7:30 pm song service precedes a thirty minute gospel message. Local people are invited to attend and join in the revival. Jordan bases her talks on Acts 2 38 Repent and be Baptized every one of you.
Mrs Dan Burton died last week Tuesday morning at her son's home in Hatton township at age 67. Funeral services were held Sunday afternoon from the home with Rev Eugene Burton officiating and burial in Cherry Grove cemetery.
Rudy's Tavern offers fish dinners every Friday night for 35 cents. Chicken and steak dinners are available at any time, with bridge and club parties receiving special attention. reservations are encouraged.
In a spoken style from a historical piece, Uncle Eben grimly declares the boss is useless and unfit for proper work. The line reflects a blunt, colloquial critique of leadership and competence with regional dialect flavor.
A roundup of Michigan briefs reports plans by Holland for the Tulip Time Festival May 15 to 28 1937. Other items note a Gaylord chimney fire causing $40000 damage a Lapeer widow seeking $1100 ashes payout and miners in Ishpeming singing carols 1600 feet underground during a 16 year tradition.
A notice lists weekly gatherings including LO. C. F. Lodge Fridays at 8 30 pm Rebekah Lodge Tuesdays at 8 30 pm Clare Kiwanis Club Wednesdays at 6 30 pm Hotel Doherty Grant Township Local No 1430 Farmers Union meets 1st and 3rd Wednesdays Regular Masonic Lodge communications on the second Tuesday American Legion and Legion Auxiliary meet on the first and third Mondays Minick senior play at the high school auditorium January 18th a three act comedy drama for several hours.
The Clare County Democrat Woman's Club will sponsor a President's Ball Saturday evening January 30. Watch for further announcement.
A regular meeting is held by the Order of the Eastern Star on the first Thursday each month beginning promptly at 7:30 o'clock.
Tsabella Pomona Grange will meet Thursday evening January 14 with Lincoln Grange. This first joint meeting invites all to attend. Pot luck lunch will be served. Nellie B. White, Secretary.
Vernon taxpayers may pay taxes at Citizens State Bank each Saturday afternoon starting December 8. An additional session will be at Rosebush Bank each Saturday forenoon until January 9. Treasurer Str Ernest Irwin signs the notice.
Dr Nellie G Arnold reopens her chiropractic office at 806 H 8th St. The clinic operates Mondays Wednesdays and Fridays with other days by appointment.
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