County Supervisors End Three Day Session Last Week
The supervisors concluded a three day session with actions on dog tax deadlines March 1 and June 1 extensions to avoid doubling fees. They approved adding a clerk for the treasurer during May sales tax work and hired Marie McCartney as full time clerk for the probate office. Claims from the past three months were paid and minutes will appear in The Sentinel once copied.
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Hart
Derby
Marie McCartney
Sady
Harrison
Detroit
Sentinel
Birthday Surprise for Mrs. Ace Bump
Mrs. Ace Bump of Miller Hill received a 87th birthday surprise party Sunday January 16 at the Moran home on Poplar Street. Forty relatives and friends attended. Her sister Mrs. Billa Culver age 81 also joined as Mrs. Bump remains active at home and in her garden with neighbors from Centerville Conneaut Lake Corry Meadville Greenville Cambridge Springs and Conneaut Ohio.
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Ace Bump
Miller Hill
Herman Moran
Poplar St
Bump
Hueband
Moran
Billa Culver
Cambridge Springs
Penn
Hungry Twelve Meet For Bridge With Mrs Busche
The Hungry Twelve card group met Tuesday evening with Mrs. Fred Busche for a Bridge session. It was the second meeting of this newly formed group and they plan to meet every two weeks, with the next gathering hosted by Mrs. Neva Stanley. Members include Jas Langston Ed Roach and several listed ladies and Miss Reynolds.
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Fred Busche
Neva Stanley
Jas. Langston
R. Roach
J. L. Falconer
Ed. Roach
Ernie Green
Ace Parker
Doris Gerow
Estella Holden
Miss Reynolds
Homer Stanley
FE. A. Seeley
Conservatory of Music Opens in Clare February 3
Honolulu Conservatory of Music opens a new studio in Clare offering quick courses in Hawaiian and Spanish guitar. Lessons run Thursdays 6:00 to 9:30 pm at the I O O F hall with free guitar case picks and bar after two guaranteed instruction courses. Ben Burgess is manager and instructor.
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Honolulu
Consumers Power Users Urge Prompt Bill Payments
A short notice urges customers of Citizens State Bank to promptly pay their light and power bills. It frames timely payments as a duty of loyal Consumers Power users and stresses courteous service in handling accounts.
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Th Citizens State Bank
Classified liners for sale and farm goods near Clare
Sale notes offer Michigan coal at $6.50 per ton tax paid delivered near Clare. Also hay and straw. Bradway location details include mile south and 1 4 distant Clare. Garages noted. Additional line mentions Holstein cow due to freshen near Bradway south of Clare.
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Michigan
Clare
Bradway
Oil Drillers Active in Clare County Area
In Clare County oil fields driller crews push multiple wells. Big Basin Oil and Gas Co on Billitt No 1 and Kjingenor-Bickner in Grant township advance drilling with rigs being readied. McKay-Well in Lincoln township continues fishing at 1530 feet as operations proceed.
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Big Basin Oil & Gas Co
Billitt
Sheridan Township
McKay- Well
Lincoln Township
Local clubs back Clare school band uniform drive
The Clare Good Literature Club and Clare Study Club pledge support for new band uniforms. Readers are urged to donate at the Sentinel office for funds to be held in reserve until the order is placed. Uniforms will be ordered through a local dealer.
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the Sentinel
Clare Good Literature Club
Clare Study Club
Clare
County Weight and Gas Tax Returns Hit Record Totals
State figures show 1937 weight and gasoline tax distributions totaling 26,152,702 to counties. Clare County received 103,421.12 with neighboring counties also listed: Gladwin 102,828.33 Isabella 191,731.56 Osceola 120,261.79 Roscomimon 85,740.35.
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Murray D. van Wagoner
General Fund
Clare
Gladwin
Isabella
Osceola
Roscomimon
Shower Held for Mr and Mrs Glen Newman
The J C Newman home hosted a Saturday evening shower on January 22 for about 130 friends and neighbors honoring Glen and Edith Newman. Refreshments followed an evening of visiting as gifts were opened amid jokes before guests departed at midnight wishing the couple happiness and prosperity.
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Mrs
Glen Newman
J. C. Newman
Glen
Edith
Appreciation of Walter H. Larman Post Corps
The Clare Sentinel notes the annual meeting of the Walter H. Larman Post Drum and Bugle Corps approved a card of thanks to everyone who assisted the corps during the past year.
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Walter H. Larman
Clare Sentinel
Gratitude for Help After Saturday Morning Incident
The note thanks all who assisted them during and since the five in their home Saturday morning. Signed by Mrs Minnie Brown and Lawrence Brown.
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Minnie Brown
Lawrence Brown
Taxpaying hours announced at Citizens States Bank
Grant taxpayers are urged to pay taxes at Citizens States Bank on Saturday afternoon from 2 to 3. The window runs until February 26 inclusive. Signed by Chas VanDen Bergh Treds.
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Citizens States Bank
VanDen Bergh
Daughters Plan Quilting Session at Mrs Dewey Paxton
Kings and Daughters will meet next Thursday afternoon to quilt for Me Qa. Wi Nash. Mrs Nash oversees the boarding home for Clare county children as the quiet town reports local events and minor accidents.
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Dewey Paxton
Nash
Clare County
rake"Milam, Jr
Garon
Us-10
Us-10. the Car Was Badly Damaged When It Landed In the’ Ditch, Ifhe “Kasper
Pioneers
St. Louis
Harold MacAlonan
Pontiac
M. W. MacAlonan
Clare
Angler Lands 265-Pound Yellowfin Tuna in Hawaii
Honolulu fisherman James W. Harvey captured a 265-pound yellowfin tuna off Oahu to set a new world record. He fished three hours with an 18 ounce split bamboo rod and 24 thread line, as part of a boat fleet that yielded five giant tunas totaling 827 pounds. The Hawaii Big Game Fishing club notes another 124 1/2 pound wahoo world record by Joseph Stickney, while locals practice torchlight and hukilau fishing among native methods.
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Honolulu
Hawaii
James W. Harvey
Harvey
C. P. Morehouse
Catalina Island
Big Game Fishing Club
Joseph Stickney
Hawaiian Islands
Izaak Walton
Card of Thanks for kindness after loss
We express sincere thanks to friends and neighbors for acts of kindness and sympathy during the illness and death of our beloved wife and aunt. Gratitude extended to Rev A Dawe, to Miss Anna May Smalley and Mrs John Keschman for songs, and to all who assisted including Florence Parish Phimsey Irwin Schlegel Winnie Covart Bessie Henderson Maud Turbush C D Bayes pallbearers and Russell Thurston. Daniel Crouse and families. E G Robison and family. R S Dodge and family. Frank Miner and family.
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A. Dawe
Anna May Smalley
John Keschman
Florence Parish
Phimsey
Irwin Schlegel
Winnie Coveart
Bessie Henderson
Maud Turbush
C. D. Bayes
Russell Thurston
Daniel Crouse
E. G. Robison
R. S. Dodge
Frank Miner
Vernon Tax Payers and Dog Owners Notice
Vernon residents and dog owners hear notice that I will be in Clare on Saturdays in January and February and at Rosebush bank Friday after noon January 21. Dog licenses double after March 1 due to new dog law. Ernest Irwin.
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Clare
Rosebush Bank
Tax Collection Notice for Clare City
Notice to city taxpayers that taxes will be received at Citizens State Bank on Wednesday afternoons only until further notice. Clare. Jessie Gibbs, Treasurer.
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Citizens State Bank
City of
Clare
Jessie Gibbs
Treas
Taxpayers to Meet Hatton Township Treasurer at Bank
Notice to Hatton taxpayers that L will be at Citizens State Bank on Saturday January 25 to receive Hatton township taxes. Clacta Kanart, Treasurer.
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Citizens State Bank
Hatton Township
Clacta Kanart, Treas
Fish Supper Tonight at Hilltop Tavern
Fish supper this Friday night January 28 at Hilltop Tavern. Price per plate 35 cents. Clare Sentinel liners are read in the homes of this community.
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Hilltop Tavern
Clare Sentinel
Are» Reid
Letting Well Enough Alone
A secretary notes a man outside who seems to have something important on his mind. Mr Dustin Stax doubts inviting him in and wonders if the man seeks to finance something with potential profit. Stax prefers to keep wealth and avoid risk.
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Dustin Stax
Shaving Cream Mixup Sparks Household Confusion
A man and wife were invited to a sudden bridge party after a phone call. They rushed upstairs and, moments later, the husband complained that shaving cream would not lather. The wife then realized he had been using toothpaste.
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Indianapolis News
Mary-Paul speaks as Sue-And responds in headline style
The Philadelphia Bulletin quotes Mary-Paul and Sue-And in a lively exchange about a couple named Jones. It notes Jones is devoted to golf and his wife to auction sales. The anecdote recalls both sleeping conversation, with him shouting Fore and she calling Five.
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Jones
Scallop Pie Impresses With Old Teeth Trick
In a lighthearted note from The Abbey Chronicle a quip about decorative scallop pies praises Mandy’s plating. The baker jokes that she used her false teeth to create the impresses, drawing smiles from the reader.
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The
Abbey Chronicle
Have Teachers First Day At School With Old Man Prank
A light exchange on a first day at school features Charles recounting a class with an old man in front of the room who spoiled the fun, described in the Atlanta Constitution.
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Charles
Atlanta Constitution
Big Roll Of Money Found In Hotel Pillow Case
A hotel guest recounts asking a porter if a large sum of money was beneath a pillow. The porter replies affirmatively and thanks the guest, noting the discovery with respect to the Wind sor Star.
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Porter
Yassuh
Suh
Windsor Star
Sure Sign Joke Reflects Marriage Habits
A witty quip explores how long a marriage lasts by the spouse wishes. The punchline hinges on whether she wants him to quit smoking to save his health money or the curtains.
Telling Him Clerk Excuses Error
Dialogue captures a clerk pleading human limits while the boss insists the employee will keep going through the week’s end. The exchange contrasts sympathy with harsh demand in a workplace setting.
Difficult Job Balancing a Checkbook Sparks Witty Exchange
A playful exchange features Mrs. B admitting trouble balancing her checkbook and Mr. B replying that it would require a juggler. The light moment showcases domestic humor and practical finance banter.
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Mrs. B
Mr. B
Art Talk Sparks Rivalry Between Card Players
A lively exchange about gambling and art features Broncho Bob declaring a preference for high cards. The man asks about art interest, prompting Bob to boast that jacks, queens, or kings suit him, and he dislikes handling ten spots or lower.
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Broncho Bob
Stem-Winder Court Wound Up By Judgment
A terse quip notes a businesslike figure being strained by legal action. The line hints a judge’s decision leaving a clockwork metaphor unable to unwind, illustrating a court case affecting ongoing concerns.
Clare Study Club Delivers Busy Meeting With Music and Plans
Clare Study Club holds a Tuesday session with 15 members and guests. Members discuss library sponsorship and by laws, vote a $5 contribution to Starr Commonwealth, plan uniforms for the high school band, and schedule a Valentine Box Social for February 14.
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Clare Study Club
Stanford
Garden
Donald Holbrook
R. W. Ryan
Wild
N. H. Smith
William H.caple
William H. Caple
State Street
John Keschman
Arthur Damoth
Harold Fleming
Damoth
Theddore Bowler
Wise Farmers Union Meeting at Andersonville School
Wise Farmers Union Local No. 83 will meet at Andersonville School on February 3. Members are asked to bring sandwiches and tips, coffee will be furnished. Everyone is welcome. Mary McNerney, Local Sec.
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Wise Farmers Union
Andersonville
Mary McNerney
Card Party and Dance at Mt. Vernon Grange Hall
Mt. Vernon Grange invites the public to a card party and dance next Wednesday night February 2 with Letson's orchestra providing music at the Grange hall.
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Mt. Vernon Grange
Letson
Local Club Meetings and Public Notices Arranged
A list of upcoming meetings across local groups includes I O O F Lodge Friday 8:30 pm Rebekah Lodge Tuesday 8:30 pm Clare Kiwanis Hotel Doherty Wednesday 8:30 pm Grant Township Local No 143 Farmers Union 1st and 3rd Wednesday Eastern Star Regnar Chapter first Thursday 4 30 pm Clare County M B A Harrison February 7 Masonic Lodge second Tuesday American Legion meetings second and fourth Mondays Father and Son banquet Congregational church February 15 speaker Reverend Percy V Dawe Auxiliary first and third Mondays occasional notes on additional meetings and events.
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Grant Township
Farmers Union
Percy V. Dawe
Lansing
Be tested Bruce N Boley Keogaugia Iowa
Stock and feeding cattle listing notes Hereford and Angus steers and heifers in good quality, low down blocky cattle weighing from 600 to 700 lbs. Each load uniform to size and quality. buyer preferences emphasized.
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Mrs. Ace
Hungry Twelve
Conservatory OF Music
Hawaiian
Vernon
Ernest Irwin
Hatton
Mary—Paul
Sue
Tyes
Ideal Theatre
the Peoples Bank
A. J. Doherty
Hunkemary Bicknell
Elizabeth Deller
Minnetonka
Doherty
George Stanford
Rev. Stanford
Paul Lowrey
Lowrey
Wise Farm Union
O O. O. F. Lodge
Rebekah Lodge
Clare Kiwanis Club
Regnar
Order of ‘the Eastern Star
M. EB. A
Masonic Lodge
American Legion
American Legion Auxiliary
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