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Newspaper
Clare Sentinel
Location
Clare, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Jul 01, 1938
Page
4
June is famed for brides but the June groom is forgotten. The piece considers what grooms think at the altar and cites Jack Haley of the movies chipping in with a humoroustake about leaving night life behind and facing the wedding hour.
Secretary of State Leon D Case reminds candidates petitions must be paired with a name change affidavit if changes occurred since 1933. Governors and congressional candidates in the 17th District must appear in person for identity sworn statements. Voters may not sign multiple nominating petitions for the same office. duplicates are removed during verification.
My office will be closed every Thursday afternoon during July and August. Dr. F. G. Slattery.
Four young cows for sale two fresh two to freshen in fall Lloyd Ives location north of Coleman offers contact for more details and timing
Walter H. Larman Squadron No 128 Sons of the American Legion held its first post organization meeting with 35 charter members. Officers elected include Capitan Paul Manee Jr First Lieutenant Donald Dunlop Second Lieutenant Neil Sowle Adjutant Alger Brown Finance Officer Francis Loomis Sergeant-at-Arms Preston Black Chaplain Eugene Maxwell Historian George Parent. Installations planned after the Department convention with potential triple installation during late September. Meetings set for the second Monday each month to accommodate A L S members and their fathers.
Monday evening after the 8 A L meeting Walter H Larman Post 128 held its second monthly session with many members present. Paul Manee Jr reported on Wolverine Boys State work and his Undersheriff duties in Bagley County. Discussion covered Higgins Lake lot cabin prospects and the July 14 district meeting at Gladwin where Conrad Walker seeks District Commander. Delegates Francis Jackson Leo H W. Oden and John W. Dunlop were chosen. The next meeting July 11 will elect 1939 officers.
Adelaide C Wylie led a Michigan Grand Officers group on a weeklong Upper Peninsula visit. They attended Eagle events at Ironwood and Bessemer, toured Gorge Falls Lake of the Clouds Pictured Rocks and Tahquamenon Falls, and held initiations plus a reception and dances.
The three week waiting period for unemployment benefits starts when the eligible worker appears at City Hall to obtain an appointment card. About 9133 workers in Clare Gratiot and Isabella Counties may qualify if totally unemployed on or after July 1. Benefits max sixteen dollars weekly for up to sixteen weeks. earnings rules apply. Social Security numbers required. first payments likely the first week of August after waiting period and eligibility determination.
Mrs Harvey Wilden of Sheridan township sent in a report to the Sentinel office praising a new quarter acre strawberry patch. She notes a picking yields 90 quarts per session and 23 berries make a quart, describing the berries as the finest seen this year.
Donald Rosenfield and Himer Olds living south of the city were arrested late Wednesday night charged with shooting firecrackers. They were driving through the city lighting and throwing them from a car. Chief Dunlop pursued and overtook them south of the city on US8 27 returned them to the city. Trial set for Thursday afternoon. verdict not yet rendered.
Clare and area tennis players are invited to the fourth annual regional novice tournament at Bay City from July 11 to 15. Competition includes men’s and women’s singles with no age limit. Winners advance to the state event in Detroit on July 23. Entry deadline is July 8.
Chris Nowland 40 of Mt. Pleasant was severely cut and bruised Thursday afternoon while loading tubing at the Loveless well near the northeast city limits. A casing struck a plank end, snapping up to strike his face and gash his right eye. he was hospitalized at Clare County General and then at McArthur-Strange in Mt. Pleasant.
Sunday State Police arrested Dennis Murphy 24 living east of Clare on a charge of driving while drunk. He appeared before Justice Fred Hudson on Tuesday and pled guilty receiving a $50 fine plus $3.25 costs. His license was revoked for one year.
Clare County Road Commission changes the July meeting from July 3 to the fifth because the 3rd falls on Sunday and the following day is a holiday. Deputy County Clerk Earl Greens notes the adjustment.
The Isabella County Holiness Association announces a Mt. Pleasant camp meeting July 21 through 31. Rev. C N Beskin, a recognized prophetic truth authority, will share messages of interest. Prof and Mrs H H Price from Olivet College will lead music at the Tabernacle on M-20 one quarter mile east of US-27.
Eligible individuals may file for unemployment benefits July 1 through July in Clare City Hall West Fifth Street from 8 30 a m to 5 30 p m.
Fresno inventor J. J. Becker unveils a machine that makes adobe bricks from many soils. The system shovels dug foundations into a unit, which yields bricks quickly for homes. Becker has built 28 houses in the San Joaquin valley using the device.
We are grateful to friends for kindness and sympathy during the illness and death of our husband and father. We appreciate the pastor Rev Stanford and all for floral offerings. Signed Byron Gibbs Mrs A Gibbs.
Harrison hosts a two day July celebration at the County Yair grounds with events including a Clare versus Harrison ball game, Roosevelt Oilers and Harrison Independents, a $200 horse race purse, Alma city bands, sports and games, a parachute jump, and fireworks Monday night sponsored by the Harrison Board of Commerce. John Kemmis chairs the planning.
In memory of our dear son and brother Alfred who fell asleep in Jesus on June 30 1935. O how sweet to meet in that beautiful land with songs and harps in our hands. Mrs Wm Kistler and family.
The Grant P T A announces an ice cream and cake social at the West Grant schoolhouse Friday evening July 8. Public invited. See A H Howlett on page 3 for new plumbing and health care schedule.
The city of Clare warns that any person caught shooting fireworks will face serious penalties. Signed by Mayor John W. Dimlop.
Rev Albert Dawe reports on Beloit College hosting the National Council meetings with lectures by Dr Irvin Maurer and Dr Albert Peel. The event featured seven seminars daily, large crowds, a campus picnic, a mass choir, and strong press coverage honoring Beloit’s hospitality.
Local clubs and organizations list upcoming meetings. I O F Lodge meets Fridays at 8:00 PM. Harrison homecoming celebrations set for July 8 and 4. American Legion Auxiliary gathers first and third Mondays. Rebekah Lodge meets Tuesdays at 8:30 PM. Clare Kiwanis at Hotel Doherty Wednesdays 6:30 PM. Grant Township Local No 143 Farmers Union meets first and third Wednesdays. American Legion holds sessions second and fourth Mondays.
Garfield Township Rural Agricultural school to hold annual election at the school building on Monday July 11 1938. Two trustees will be elected for three year terms. Nomination petitions filed for Hugh Barns and Albert Kent. Free text books question to be voted on the same ballot. Polls open 8 a m to 4 p m with business meeting at 1 o'clock. Arthur A Smith Secretary Bd Education.
Neighbors and friends are thanked for kindness during illness and death of Mrs. R. A. Leftingwall. Thanks go to Rev A Dawe for comforting words and to Russell Thurston for services. Signed by Mr and Mrs Alex McKinnon and family and others.
Whom it may concern I will not be responsible for any debts I contract after this date. Address listed as 873 Wr Perry and 02 Maple St Clars.
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