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Newspaper
Clare Sentinel
Location
Clare, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Jan 26, 1934
Page
4
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
The Pribilof Islands seal gear, once near extinction, increased under 21 protection. About 50 000 surplus three year old male seals are taken annually.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 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.
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.
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.
Emily and local farmers are required to consign all livestock to Farmers Ind. Produce Co by 2:00 p m on Tuesday February 13th.
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.
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.
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.
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