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Newspaper

Clare Sentinel

Location

Clare, Michigan, United States of America

Date

Jan 26, 1934

Page

4

Easter Sunday and April Fool’s Day Share Date This Year

This year both Easter Sunday and April 1 fall on the same day. The event has occurred only four times in the last century and will recur twice more in the 20th century.

Costly Christmas Present Leads to County Conviction

Archie Bridges of Paris was sentenced to 30 days in Newaygo County jail after being convicted of illegally possessing venison and killing a deer on Christmas Day. Conservation officers reported the incident and the unusual present motive.

Archie Bridges Paris Newaygo County Bridges Tie Geer

Weather Worsens as Snow Falls Evening Highways Meet Gusts

Motorists faced difficulty on main routes Wednesday as gusty clouds rolled by. Temperatures rose slightly from the day before before sundown, while night snow flurries and a deep cold wave, arriving Sunday, broke the chill.

Consolidation Plan Aims for Hope Edenville and Lincoln Schools

A movement in Gladwin county seeks to consolidate Hope Edenville and Lincoln townships schools into a twelve grade accredited district. The proposal includes creating a site for agriculture and experimental work to be conducted locally.

Fire blast injures child in Ewart kitchen accident

On Monday in Ewart a stove explosion occurred as Mrs. Orpha Hall built a fire. The blast hurled her daughter Buba through a closed door into the woodshed. Buba suffered a broken leg and was moved to the Community Hospital in Big Rapids.

Ewart Orpha Hall Buba Contr Munity Hospital Big Rapids

County Board Orders Dog Tax Enforcement Campaign

Clare County Board of Supervisors authorized the prosecuting attorney to notify dog owners their tax must be paid or further action would be necessary. A campaign led by Prous, Sally Bowler, and Sheriff Wood relieved county sheep owners of the menace costing hundreds of dollars.

Clare County Board of Supervisors Prous sAlly Bowler Sheriff Wood

St Louis Bank Wins Rfc Loan For Reopening Plans

St Louis Commercial Savings officials say a $112 000 loan from the Reconstruction Finance Corporation has been approved last week. The bank aims to reopen soon with reorganization plans and improved local financial conditions, according to the St Louis Leader.

St. Louis Bank St. Louis Reestruction Finance Corporation St. Louis Leader

Local Club and Church Notices Prompt Upcoming Events

Coming events and meetings listed include Genobia chapter O BE S gatherings the first Thursday monthly Ladies Union meeting with Mrs Maty Kane this Friday afternoon I O O lodge opening changed to 8 00 on meeting nights Dover gospel church services every Sunday at 1130 Walter J Larman American Legion post and Auxiliary Unit meet on the first and third Mondays in the American Legion rooms 415 Mekinan street Kings Daughters host next Thursday afternoon Chicken supper next Thursday night at the Water Grace home in Brown Corners see menu

Walter J. Larman American Legion American Legion Gooms Mekinan Street Waté Gracit Brown Corners

Woman's Missionary Society Meeting Discussed

The Woman's Missionary Society of The Church of God will meet next week Thursday with Mrs Roy Pelghner at Std ALF day. The event is described in local church notices and invites participation from members.

Woman's Missionary Society The Church of God Roy Pelghner Thursby Alf

February 13 Program at the Ideal Theatre

A brief notice lists a February 13 program at the Ideal Theatre. The item mentions Bava the diies and an opening act, reflecting a local cultural listing in a compact community paper.

Bava Ideal Theatre Ady

John Greer Hit by Car in Early Thursday Incident

John Greer was struck by a box truck driven by Agnes Parker at the intersection of McHwan and 4th streets. He suffered head injuries and a broken leg, received first aid from Dr. W. F. Clute, and was taken to Brandstetter Memorial Hospital in Mt. Pleasant.

Ofelogk Greer Agne ‘Parker McHwan Ind W. F. Clute Brandstetter Memorial Hospital

Choir Honors Dr A E Mulder For Long Service

In a relief ceremony the congregation honored Dr Allery E Mulder a dentist of the city for 39 years of service. He received a repaired chair as a surprise gift during a Doctor’s Fest and a pastor's wish for many more years of singing with the choir.

A.E. Mulder Allery Eugeng Mulder

Oil News Vernon Field Drilling Progress Update

In Vernon Field the Brook's No. 1 well on section 14 reaches 815 feet amid ongoing cave-in trouble. Walgh No. 1 in section 15 casing advanced to 1695 feet and drills at 1900 feet. Wild's No. 1 in section 21 hits 3800 feet. Rachel Russell No. 1 in section 22 down 3194 feet. Woods No. 8 and Brief No. 4 reach 3000 and 2860 feet. Duncan No. 1 hits 1300 feet. new wells eyed for Jesse Simpson and Fred Loomis farms in section 21.

Section 14 Callihan Rachel Russell Duncan No Jesse Simpson Fred Loomis

State President Mrs Henry visits Clare Missionary Unit

The Clare Missionary Unit of the Church of God hosted State President Rev Mollie Henry and Mrs Myrtle Lovett for a day of instruction and sewing. Nineteen women worked on mission projects and heard plans for the year's program. The Clare Unit will meet February 8 for a morning program and business session.

Clare Missionary Unit Church of God Vera Peterson Women’s Home and Foreign Missionary Society Mollie TC. Henry Pontiac Mich Myrtle Lovett Detroit Ladtesy Cora Sue Wilson Jim Grove Clark Farwell Mary House Henry St. Louis Clare

Community building planned for Grant township

Taxpayers gathered at the Grant town hall to discuss a new community hall with C W A District Superintendent Robertson present. A unanimous vote favored applying for about $8000 in GC W A funds, with local labor for construction and blueprint plans submitted. Enthusiasts plan to seek state approval in Lansing soon.

Grant Township Robertson W. A Lansing Ite Clate Kiera

Local Birth Notices for Jack son Mont ney Barn and Barzellow Family

Birth announcements record a son born to Mr and Mrs John N Jackson January Slat a son and a baby girl to Mr and Mrs Dale Money on Sunday the 28th a girl. Another birth to Mr and Mrs Henry Barn on January 26 an eight pound boy.

John N. Jackson Dale Montney

Corn and Hog Reduction Program Meeting Feb 7 Held in Isabella County

A county meeting set for Wednesday February 7 at 10 30 A M in the Normal Auditorium Isabella County will select three committee members from each quarter to help the district fill contracts for corn and hog reduction payments. Afternoon sessions will provide additional information and complete the county organization.

Isabella

Collision suit verdict no cause for action

The case of Alen E. Mulder vs Frank Rilette, tried before Justice Callihan, ended with a jury verdict of no cause of action for both sides. Costs were to be split. The collision occurred on U S Highway 27 four miles north of Clare on last October at which point Rilette’s truck hit Mulder’s car. Jurors listed include Howard R. Brown and others.

Alen E. Mulder Frank Rilette Justice Callihan U.S. Highway 27 Clare Rilette Dr. Mulder Howard R. Brown William Cole John Lamb Henry Ackerman S. P. Gilmore James Cunning Donald KE. Holbrook Joseph K. Naumes Mr. Rilette

Camp Harrison Maroong Defeats Camp Pioneer 20 to 1b

In a Harrison Opera basketball game Camp Harrison Maroong edged Camp Pioneer 20 to 1b. Albin and Makowski report on ag prevention efforts and the boys at the camp strive to win cigarettes as a prize.

Beavers Camp Harrison Maroong Camp Pioneer Harrison Opera Albin Makowski

Clare Shipping Dates Announced for February

The Clare Shipping Association sets shipping dates for February on the 6th and 20th. R Brooks and Walter White are listed as shippers. Contact details include a phone number ending in 0622.

Clare Shipping Association R. Brooks Walter White Shippers

Large Supply of Seals Surplus on Pribilof Islands

The Pribilof Islands seal gear, once near extinction, increased under 21 protection. About 50 000 surplus three year old male seals are taken annually.

Pribilof Islands

Restoring a Neglected Orchard Through Pruning and Soil Care

The article advises reviving long neglected orchards by deep soil loosening and careful root protection, followed by pruning between February 15 and April 15 to avoid excessive top growth. Apply barnyard manure before plowing and plan pruning over two years to prevent excessive suckers.

Wolm Colorado Agai College

Flax Seed Crop Shortage Prompts Seed Sourcing Advice

The year’s flax crop is under 8 million bushels U S Department of Agriculture warns farmers and seedsmen to secure seed for next spring as about 2 million bushels are needed for sowing on 3 million acres. Drought and heat have produced light seed fit for feed or crushing after cleaning.

United States Department of Agriculture

Farmers urged to delay horse bot treatment until after frost

The U S Department of Agriculture reports that treating horses for bots is more effective if delayed until about one month after the first freezing weather. Experimental work shows larvae develop in the tongue before moving to the stomach, changing prior guidance on timing and methods of control.

United States Department of Agriculture Bureau, of Animal Industry

Wilt in Alfalfa Wilt Disease Threatens Crops

Wilt in alfalfa is described as a severe disease causing dwarfed plants after half mature size and post harvest field cut. Yellowing, mottling, and frostlike wilting appear. spread occurs via hay from infected fields, slow water runoff, and possibly wind spread. Control includes crop rotation and destroying all plants from diseased fields. Seed not known to spread the disease per Wallace's Farmer.

Where Crops Fit In

Some crops dislike very fertile soils Buckwheat yields excess straw and little grain on rich high nitrogen soils Oats perform poorly on nitrogen rich soils Rye and wheat prefer soils with moderate fertility Rye grows well on light fertile soils and is a good crop in such conditions

Lick Observatory Netz of Caltech attracts visitors on Mt Hamilton

Lick Observatory on Mt Hamilton in California draws over 10,000 visitors yearly. The 86 inch refractor draws crowds on Saturday evenings. The UC run site includes a town with a public school and workshops. James Lick funded the project born in Frederick, Maryland. He died in San Francisco and is buried near the 36 inch telescope.

San Jose Calif Mt. Hamilton Lick Observatory California Astra Lidt Observatory Observatory University of California James Lick Fredericksburg San Francisco

Cook Who Fed Condemned Murderers for 14 Years

New Orleans report says Stave Elliot cooked breakfast for 25 condemned men at pariah prison for fourteen years. He was recently promoted to wardership of the attorney's room. He claimed good meals steadied the condemned as they faced the gallows.

Elliot Bliot New Orleans Pariah Prison

Card of Thanks from Kress family

Card of Thanks from Mrs Elmer Kress and Mr and Mrs Harry Kress and family gratitude for flowers and kindness from Lake George neighbors during their sorrow.

Lake George Elmer Kress Harry Kress

Farmers Notice to Ship Livestock by 2 P M

Emily and local farmers are required to consign all livestock to Farmers Ind. Produce Co by 2:00 p m on Tuesday February 13th.

Emily

Walking Fish At Pitch Lake Trinidad Reported

Visitors at Pitch Lake in Trinidad observe a curious walking fish deserting dry asphalt holes to reach nearby wet water pools. Advertisements note lard priced 1 to 50 pounds and mention specials at Jackson's Market for Saturday. Readers invited to shell out a Clare Sentinel liner next week.

Pitch Lake Trinidad Jackson's SHELL Clare Sentinel

Obituary of Mrs. Sarah Hager Dowdell of Michigan and Ontario

Mrs. Sarah Hager Dowdell born January 16 1856 in Treas water Ontario died January 22 1884 at her daughter’s home near Gladwin after a long illness. She married George Hager January 1 1876 and had six children with three predeceasing her. Survived by Edward Davison Arthur Harry Myrtle Kraatz and several grandchildren. Joined the Me church in 1876 and remained a faithful Christian. Service held January 24 at the house then at Marlette with Rev H P Heisey. interment in Marlette.

Sarah Hager Sarah William Barbara Dowdell Treaswater Ont Oanada Myrtle Braatz Gladwin Marlette Michigan George ¥. Hager Minnie Marietta J. C Giorge D Fran B Detroit Edward Davison Arthur Harry Myrtle Kraatz

Bereaved Jerred Family Thanks Community

The Jerred family expresses gratitude to neighbors and friends at Brown Corners for sympathy and help, to Rev. Chas Kleinhardt for kindness, to the pianist and singers, and mentions Leo Jerred, Trene, Vincent and the grandchildren.

Brown Corners John Jerred Chas. Kleinhardt Leo Jerred Trene Vincent and Grandchildren

Also Mentioned on This Page

Jej Lither O. BE. S Ladies Union Dover Goapel Fred Léoniis Yster Claré John Greer Mrs. Henry Mickie SIG Peumiei CTS Oui Merris Can Walter J. Cummings Roy O. Woodeult Federal ‘Deposit Federal Deposit’ Insurance Fund Federal Deposit Insurance Fund Citizens State Bank the Peoples Bank Wilt Mecca Lick Memorial Cook
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