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Newspaper
Clare Sentinel
Location
Clare, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Jan 10, 1930
Page
2
The notice urges storing Certificates of Title in a Safety Deposit Box to avoid searching for duplicates when renewing auto license plates. Boxes are available at a few cents a month, and rents are filling up quickly.
The Clare Development Company prepares to drill an oil well on the Mary Hubel farm west of the city. Oil Engineering Company of Muskegon will operate the rig on the Tobacco River south bank near Grant township. Enthusiasm runs high as crews clear brush and the site is in line with Mt. Pleasant fields and nearby McKay-Mercier properties.
Pure Oil Company filed oil and gas leases totaling 4522 acres in Clare county covering twelve townships including Frost Greenwood Redding Hamilton Hat tor Hayes Franklin Freeman Winterfield Lincoln Summerfield and Surrey. The largest parcel 560 acres in section 11 Hatton township was leased from the State Bank of Byron. Pure Oil is a major operator in the Mt. Pleasant field. Another important lease transaction followed.
Athens Gas Corporation assigns 2147 acres to Harry H Tope. The deed records shift ownership of the rural property to Tope, with no additional parties or conditions listed in the transfer notice.
About thirty taxpayers signed petitions representing over ninety percent of direct taxpayers protested at Mt. Pleasant court house to demand a hearing on the proposed drain. Judge Cassady postponed the meeting to Thursday January 16 at 7:00 PM. All interested parties should attend.
Scouts met at the studio Monday evening to reorganize the troop and gather prospects. A follow up meeting is planned for next Monday at the school to start a definite program and work out plans, with a 50 cent registration fee.
We thank friends and neighbors for kindness during our husband and father’s illness and death. We appreciate the flowers furnished Rev Johnson’s comforting words and the singers who contributed.
Readable items include local travel updates and school duties. Norris MacDonald returns from vacation to Grand Rapids while Miss Ama Jennings resumes teaching duties in Alba. The Clare Merchants lost a close basketball game to Mt Pleasant 17 to 15 at the Indian school gym. Funeral details for Mrs. Joe Artibee and World War veteran Samuel Straley are noted. Ro-Ham-Bo Lodge on Big Lake near Evart burned, losses about 13000 with lodge renamed after new owners.
Epworth League will discuss Winding Barriers between social Economic and Cultural Groups at 6 30. The group has started social work on Learning to Appreciate Other People with all members urged to attend.
The annual meeting of the stockholders of The Clare County Savings Bank will be held in the banking office Tuesday January 14 1930 at 10 06 a m for electing directors and for such other business as may properly come before the meeting. Co H Sutherland Cashier. Dated December 30 1929.
Clare County Road Commission reports balance on hand on November 30 at 6 160.34 with December receipts totaling 44 743.97 and expenditures 9 960.66. Final balance on December 31 1929 amounts to 4 783.31 with payments to Warren Alwood and Wehr graders and other district items recorded.
Maple Grove School resumed Monday after a two week break. Local men report daily fishing efforts with some success. Visitors include Elmer Schofield staying with Frederick Bingham and Charley Tigner from Sanford visiting home. Families gathered for birthdays and weekends with relatives in Farwell Pontiac and Rosebush.
Mr and Mrs Bob Hannah and two couples call on readers last week. Mrs Frank Hewey returned from Christmas visit in Bay City. Local residents report heavy snow in Reading Michigan and mail service uninterrupted. Community members plan ice cutting but high lake water hindered activity. social gathering at Freeman town hall marked New Year with dancing and pot luck.
The Farwell Study Club brought joy to county inmates with entertainment, refreshments, and rocking chairs donated to the County Infirmary on New Year’s Day. Supt. of Poor Joseph Hendrie and officials Co. L Brasington and Charles Weidner express gratitude.
An appreciation message from Mrs. Anna Schroeder thanks friends and neighbors for baskets of food and other kind deeds during Christmas and illness. She expresses gratitude for the help and support received from the community.
The family of Mrs. Karoline Swapplinger expresses gratitude to neighbors and friends for acts of kindness during illness and passing. They thank all for floral offerings the singers and Rev Westendorf for words of comfort from the children.
Notice offers a free price list from Orchard Grest Poultry Farm and Hatchery Barryton Michigan. The ad urges early orders to avoid supply shortages and emphasizes patience and money to produce quality poultry chicks.
The Advance Grange will host a box social and Blue Jay party at their hall on Friday evening January 10. Ladies wear something blue and men bring poultry goods. Everyone is invited.
The article outlines factory enhancements across the 1930 Chevrolet lineup including a higher power output with a peak 50 hp at 2600 rpm and improved torque. It notes redesigned rear axle, strengthened differential, lighter pistons, steel backed bearings, larger oil pump, refined carburetor, and longer lasting crankshaft. Upgrades also cover the clutch, self adjusting springs, Delco Lovejoy shock absorbers, new gasoline gauge, revised steering wheel position, and changes to tire sizes and wheel designs. Various body styles receive new finishes and trims with distinct color schemes and interior materials, plus a focus on quieter operation and smoother performance.
Notice states the firm Thompson and Wilkinson dissolved January 1 1930 by mutual consent. L H Thompson and Sam Wilkinson sign. Business to be continued at Clare by S A Wilkinson who will settle the firm affairs. Clare January 1 1930.
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