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Newspaper
Clare Sentinel
Location
Clare, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Jul 04, 1930
Page
1
A Jackson prison inmate known as John os urged Michigan prosecutors at a Lansing convention to seek fairness over conviction rates. He warned against promising light sentences for guilty pleas and urged probation for first offenders. He framed penalties as mental, not just physical, stressing humane treatment and defense witnesses.
The Sentinel notes two months before the September primary several candidates declare for sheriff and other county offices. Edmond Woods seeks re election while John Burnett, Groves, Burt Rutter and Dr Carl Holbrook announce bids for clerk prosecutor and treasurer along with Lodey Weider from Frost Township.
The ninth Walters family reunion took place on June 29 at Albert Walters' estate in West Great with sixty present. Distant guests included Vor Walters and family from Mr. Pleasant Sanford Mott and family Glen Hartman and family Florin Orvis and daughter Robert Walters and family Ora Mott and grandson Seating and family Pontiac Ona Richardson of Lansing. A bountiful lawn dinner was served at one o'clock and the afternoon was spent in visiting.
The Department of Conservation census reports Clare County population down 1120 from 1920. No rural growth. minor gains in Clare, Harrison. Townships show 1920 and 1930 totals with farm counts, noting reductions in several areas and varying farm enumerations.
Melissa Waddington wed Stanley Hardman in Sandusky Ohio on Monday June 28. The couple plans summer travels to Niagara Falls and to attend summer school at Ypsilanti. Hardman will teach in Marysville schools this fall and Waddington will join Pontiac school staff. The bride, from Sandusky, earned a high school diploma and attended Central State Teachers College Mt. Pleasant. She has taught in Marysville schools for years.
Clare Merchants defeated the Saginaw Chevrolet Foundry team 2 to 0 in four innings before rain halted play. Jos Lin pitched well and catcher Leon Stanley starred in his first Merchants game. The club has added Eddie and Doll Hubel as it strengthens for the season.
The Lake George dance pavilion opens Thursday evening July 8 with admission 60 cents per couple. A special Saturday offer provides Ovens for 1.48. Haitis &. Hirt-ady are listed as entertainers.
Poem July Fourth tribute recalling sacrifice of heroes who gave their lives for liberty. Verse honors those who died in service, praising God and country and the enduring hope for peace and freedom.
Damage from the May cyclone is rapidly being repaired. Barns at Mack Leeth Henry Kleiner Sr Vern Hains Mrs E J Langworthy Frank Bates Arthur Bradley Fred Bank and Frank Poet in Hagle are being rebuilt. The Brand farm barn moved off its foundation is being raised. In Virgu Duncan’s crew completed a 40 by 75 foot barn in eleven days. John Flood and John Morden are also erecting structures.
Death reported of Peter Sweet born June 15 1850 Matlock Ontario. Married Dorothy Border in 1877. Migrated to Michigan 1886 with five children. two surviving: Mrs Pearl Down Midland and Fred Sweet Wisconsin. Lived in Canada six years as cancer victim.
Clare county board of supervisors completed the June session at Harrison on Saturday. Equalization of tax assessments was studied by the committee chaired by Harvey Dawson Derby Bhle Sharp Thayer and Finch. County valuation was set at 5900643 dollars. They approved several resolutions to be published in The Sentinel. The group concluded with a playful ball game at the county fairgrounds.
A humorous prayer urges motorists to drive with care, keep brakes strong, avoid distractions, abstain from alcohol, resist risky passing, heed traffic signs, and stay focused on safe driving. Selected text reflects a traffic safety mindset in a personal, devotional form.
Fire crews rushed four miles to the Jay S. Bicknell farm at Herrick Friday evening to battle a blaze that gutted the residence. Neighbors aided with a bucket brigade. a second alarm was later triggered by a smoldering spark, but the home of Mr and Mrs Gallaway suffered only minor losses as belongings had already been moved.
Dr B J Kilham former state veterinary chief leads a drive against infectious abortion of cattle in Michigan. He will address local dairymen at the Detroit Creamery Plant Clare on Monday July 7 at 8 00 PM. The state reports tuberculosis eradication progress and urges full dairyman cooperation to defeat the deadly disease.
Public sale offers on 6 458 acres in Midland Clare Isabella and Kalkaska counties drew 5 441 bids. Total receipts reached 2 906 with bidders including Walter J Deibel Dixie Oil Pure Oil Charles Strange BH EB Johnstone K-Bart Oil and Gas and J C Graces for parcels in Isabella Midland Sanilac and Ogemaw counties. Average price per acre rose by 0 82 from the prior lands division sale led by S G Fontanna.
Homemade ice cream social at the Lutheran church set for Wednesday July 9 at 8:00 p.m. All are welcome to enjoy treats and fellowship.
Mary B Bailey born March 18 1858 Harrisburg New York died June 21 1930 after four years of illness at her daughter Hifie Brasington s home Gilmore Township Isabella County Michigan. Survived by two daughters Mrs Ella Wagner and Mrs Effie Brasington one son Charles and seven step children twenty two grandchildren five great grandchildren and many relatives. Interment Gilmore Cemetery June 23 conducted by Rev Hall.
Clyde Graham an 18 year old Lansing high grad and DeMolay preceptor died while swimming at Portage Lake near Pinckney. He is survived by his parents two brothers and two sisters. Funeral services were held and burial in Gilmore Cemetery with several honors noted.
Notice requires all noxious weeds on land in Grant Township Clare County Michigan to be cut and destroyed by July 16 1930. Noncompliance within ten days after will incur costs of cutting and be levied against the property as taxes. Dated June 21 1930 by Robert Wilgon Cora's.
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