Baughmans Honored on Their Fifty-fifth Wedding Anniversary
Mr. and Mrs. John Baughman of Gers near Colonville were surprised Sunday September 16 as five of their nine children returned home to honor their fifty fifth wedding anniversary. The couple aged 79 and 74 are active on their farm. Family members from nearby towns gathered for a bountiful dinner and celebratory games before departing.
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Baughmans
John Baughman
Sebrary
Pesnito
Colonville
Chester Baughman
Delog
American Legion Urges Supporting Shepherd-Hill Universal Service
The American Legion urges backing the Shepherd-Hill bill and outlines Universal Service as a wartime policy. It argues confiscating excess war profits and price controls would curb inflation, deter future profiteering, and draft both manpower and industry to strengthen national defense.
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THE
American Legion
Shepherd-Hill
Hander
L. Masten
Universal Service
America
Prosecuting Attorney Holbrook Reports Six Months’ Court Actions
The Clare County prosecuting attorney’s semiannual report shows 83 cases, all convicted. Key items include assault and battery, drunk and disorderly, drunk driving, grand larceny, malicious destruction of property, reckless driving, simple larceny, statutory rape, traffic violations, unlawful driving away, bad checks, and an on record conservation law violation with various jail terms, fines, and probation.
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Clare County
Donald 8. Holbrook
Harrison Tigers Defeat Clare in 44 to 21 Clash
Harrison won the Friday night basketball game against Clare 44 to 21 at Harrison. The Sentinel notes outside interest in local sheep and pigs, a new building ordinance No. 161 recently enacted and effective 20 days after passage, the first reading on December 20, and updates on Bet ty Jane Knight’s auto injury and Zenobia Chapter Past Matrons Club meeting at Ada Hochstetler’s home with tea served.
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Clare
Harrison City
Harrison
Sentinel
the Sentinel
Earl Tupper
Betty Jane Knight
Mt. Morris
Hurley
Flint
Tupper
Zenobia Chapter Past Matrons Club
Ada Hochstetler
Nellie Thurston
Ladies Auxiliary Hosts Meeting at Mrs. E Roach Home
The M. EB Auxiliary met Wednesday afternoon at Mrs. E Roach's home with a large turnout. Mrs. Holbrook led brief business, Mrs. Stanford introduced the program focusing on family and home life, readings were given by several members, and music accompanied by Mrs. Lowrey followed. Guests enjoyed luncheon and voted Mrs. Roach an ideal hostess.
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M. EB
BH. “Roach
Bogardus
D. Holbrook
Geof Stanford
H. Sternaman
J. 8. Chaffee
A. Rose
Paul Lowrey
Alto
Roach
Nurse Edith Cavell Shot in World War I War Crimes
Edith Cavell a British nurse famed for aiding soldiers during World War I was executed by firing squad on October 12 1915 authorities confirmed her death and noted her humanitarian work drew international attention and condemned aggression.
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Nurse Cavell
Edith Louisa Cavell
Zoo Giraffes Given Maternity Ward In Brookfield Move
Chicago report notes Brookfield zoo directors champion the power of suggestion. A new giraffe house includes a maternity ward as Jack Minnie and Sadie settle into their quarters near the elephant house. Keep watch to see if the trio uses the new facilities.
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Chicago
Brookfield Zoo
Jack
Minnie
Sadie
Small game hunters face license report deadline
Small game hunters must send license reports to the Department of Conservation by February 15 to avoid forfeiting future hunting or permit eligibility. Deer hunters still need new licenses for the 1938 season, while small game licenses expire September 30. Many hunters have not yet filed, though returns are rising after the December 31 end of the season.
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Department of. Conservation
Department’ “Or Conservation
Department of Conservation
Mrs Leah Garchow Hosts Clare Good Literature Club
Members heard first paper on Great Women of the Far East and reviews of Unveiled by Selma Hkrem and the life of Madame Sarajem. Miss Muriel Small ey outlined Dr Wu, China’s first nurse, and Mrs Northon spoke on Sun Yatsen’s wife Ching-ling.
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Far East
Selma Hkrem
Madame Sarajem
Muriel Smalley
China
Northon
Sun Yatsen
Ching-ling
Clare County Farmers Union Holds January Meeting at Sheridan
The Clare County Farmers Union met January 13 at Sheridan town hall to install officers for 1938. New president A J Keyser led discussions on membership growth and organizing work. A chicken supper fund raiser is planned for Hamilton Township on January 7 and a quilt sale will support county expenses. The next meeting is February 10 at Hamilton town hall with 8:30 p m start.
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Clare County Farmers Union
Sheridan Town Hall
A. J.keyser
Hamilton ‘Township
Hamilton Local No
Hamilton Town Hall
Insects Make Shellac From Tropical Insects
Transparent shellac is produced by small insects that swarm on certain tropical trees. Their glandular excretion coats twigs and becomes an ingredient in shellac used for billiard balls poker chips and photo records.
Bright Young Thing Seeks Gift Amid Beard Theme
A London magazine excerpt shows a girl shopping in a clothier for an old gentleman. She explains the bearded recipient limits options to a fancy vest or carpet slippers before the clerk offers a carpet slipper idea.
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London’ Asswers Magazine
Last house choice weighed by couple and cook
Mr W selects the final house while Mrs W seeks approval from the cook, highlighting household negotiation. The scene captures a domestic decision framed by practical concerns and family input.
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Mr. W
Jones Seeks Reliable Second-Hand Car After Repeated Stops
Irked Jones pulls into the garage seeking a decent used car. The garage keeper notes Jones tires of the old bus as police have repeatedly stopped him to check accident reports.
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Jones
Philadelphia Bulletin
Sidelined by conscience in factory exchange
A foreman questions Pat about wages as Pat confesses a guilty feeling. He fears he is taking a horse’s job, worried he is betraying workers by accepting the wage terms. The exchange reveals tension between labor and ethics in a factory setting.
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Pat
Night Owl Author Defends Work Style in Witty Exchange
In a brisk exchange, an author quips that productivity peaks at night while an editor counters with a morning meal critique. The dialogue highlights contrasting work habits and professional banter.
Child disputes Santa and stork line in family tale
A boy named Buddy complains on a rainy day that he did not see Santa, the stork, or his parents’ wedding. His mother treats the moment with amusement as he voices longing to witness family milestones and gifts.
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Buddy
Santa
Daddy
Indianapolis News
Trumpet Call Maiden Aunt Questioning a Call to Ministry
A Philadelphia Bulletin item presents a brief exchange where a niece questions her nephew about his decision to enter the ministry. The nephew insists he was called, while the aunt wonders if another sound influenced him.
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James
Philadelphia Bulletin
Mystery of the auburn locks in secret service tale
A dazzled youth asks about the lady with splendid auburn hair. Miks Cayenne explains she belongs to the secret service and the locks are imitation, while the scene hints at a tracing of a red hair trail.
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Secret Service
Miks Cayenne
Dog Wins Prize Despite Short Legs At Show
A humorous exchange notes a dog winning a prize at a show despite criticism that its legs are short. The pair comments on how the animal still touches the floor and succeeds, reflecting a light moment from the event.
One Girl in a Million Casting Director Joke
A light exchange about employment odds. A character asks why she calls herself one in a million. Sweet Thing replies that was said to describe the chance of getting a job with him.
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Direstor
Year Round Sports Program Planned by Local Businessmen
Local Clare organizers launch a year round sports program to attract visitors and boost town spirit. Theo Wallington leads membership drives with $2.50 annual dues to fund competitions and prizes from Ken Barnes. Regular dinner meetings set for the first Tuesday. third Thursday monthly board dinners to sustain activity.
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Traverse City
Holland
Romeo
Clare
Wallington
Ken Barnes
Barnes Cafe
Chamber of Commerce
Harold Weming
Kenneth Barnes
John Davy
Theo, Wallington
Lance Thayer
Mort Gallagher
J. B. Doherty
James Bucknell
Dale Kennedy
Sun Oil drills deep in Edenville and Hamilton regions
Sun Oil Company jinked the W N Wilson No 1 in Hamilton township Clare county as a Dundee lime failure at 3920 feet. Lime top at 2817 feet. In Edenville Midland county the State No B 1 tested after a shot at 3900 feet with a top of 3803 feet and later deepened to 4034 feet yielding a 2000 foot fluid show before being reduced to 3900 and cleaned. Chapnoian Oil State No 1 Edenville township drills below 2306 feet. Wickland Development may shift to Warren township after moving equipment two weeks ago.
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Sun Oil Company
Hamilton Township
Clare County
Dundee
Edenville
Midland County
Michigan
Sun
Chapnoian Oil Company Et al
Edenville Township
Wickland Development Company
Warren Township
Stock and Feeding Cattle: Hereford and Angus Steers and Heifers
Good quality low down blocky cattle weighing 350 to 700 lbs. Uniform load. T. B. tested. Located 1413 Bruce, N. Boley Keosauqua, Iowa.
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T. B
Read Sentinels in Community Homes
In this community readers find sentinel liners read in the houses as residents engage with local news. The note highlights ongoing circulation and household access to the publication.
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Clate Sentinel
Notice to City Taxpayers Clare Taxes Collection
Notice to city taxpayers that Jessid Gibbs, treasurer, will be at Citizens State Bank on Wednesday afternoon to receive taxes due in the city of Clare. This arrangement continues until further notice.
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Citizens State Bank
Clare
Tax Collection Schedule Extended to February 26
Grant taxpayers may pay taxes each Saturday afternoon from 2 to 1 oclock until February 26, inclusive. VanDen Borgh is treasurer for the collection.
Community sale at Hol Axford farm postponed
A notice states the Hol Axford farm community sale has been postponed until further notice.
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Hol
Axford Farm
Vernon tax payers and dog owners notice
Notice from Ernest Irwin about dog licenses and changes due to a dog jaw issue. Payments or renewals in Claréon Saturdays, and Rosehund bank Fridays through January and February. License doubles after March 1.
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Vernon
Claréon
Rosehund Bank
Hoon
Dance Each Friday at Him Grove Hall
Public invited to Friday night dance at Him Grove hall with good music and fun. Admission details and gate info not specified.
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Him Grove Hall
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Donald E. Holbrook
Cation
Comiwell - Ratich
Giato
Clare Sentinel
Ladies Auxiliary
E. Roach
Leah Garchow
Clare Good Literature Club
Ivan. Smith; Co, Sée’y
Weuran
the Peoples Bank
Hamilton
Bruce
N. Boley Keosauqua
Iowa
Jessid Gibbs
Treas
VanDen Borgh ‘Treas
C. O. F. Lodge
Rebekah Lodge
Clare Kiwanis Club
Doherty
Grant Township Local No. 143
Farmers Union
Clare County Pomona
Riverside Grange
Irma ‘Williams
Sec
Order of the Eastern Star
Clara ‘County
MELA
Harrison Fanruary
American Legion Auxiliary
Légion Rooms
Piasonic Lodge
Congregational Church
Percy V. Dawe
Lansing
Ernest Irwin
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