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Newspaper
Clare Sentinel
Location
Clare, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Jul 06, 1923
Page
1
A historical outline of the U S flag's meaning and duties including pledge allegiance, salutes, anthem recognition, and respectful display. It details proper conduct during ceremonies, placement in processions, church use, and what to avoid such as desecration, advertising, or improper draping.
The undersigned express appreciation for kindness and sympathy shown during our bereavement. We also thank the singers and Rev Milberry for their inspiring message. The Carrow family. Roses lilies and irises at White's bung and floral shop phone 142.
Mrs Hunice Vandewarker aged 51 years four months and twenty five days died at her home on East Seventh Street Friday June 29. Born February 4 1852 in Canada she lived in Burnside Sanilac county Wise township Sheridan township and finally Clare City. She married Nicholas Vandewarker fifty one years ago who preceded her death seven years ago. A devout Christian she leaves one son George of Coldville four brothers two sisters and three grandchildren. Funeral services were held at Burnside AB church Sunday with Reverend Isaac N Shilling presiding and interment in Brown City cemetery.
Michigan adopts a state uniform traffic code to standardize rules across cities. Effective August 29, drivers must stop at least six feet behind street cars or buses when tracks run through streets and curb loading is excluded for buses. The code also outlines signals, right of way on trunk lines, center corner turns, dangerous corners designations, and penalties up to 100 dollars or 90 days in jail.
The Congregational Sunday School sends Reva Derby and Alice Hochstetler to Olivet College June 22 to 29 for leadership training through lectures music Bible study and devo tions plus recreation like swimming baseball volleyball and tennis. The girls returned enthused and report a wonderful time. Superintendent Mrs. W H Eldett invites all to hear the girls report at Sunday school next Sunday.
Miss Jessie Macleod, daughter of Mr. and Mrs Angus Macleod, wed Hart Myers of Battle Creek in a small family service on June 30. The nuptials took place at the Baptist church with Ruth Millikin and Kathryn MacLoc performing music and singing. The couple, after a breakfast, plan a lake trip and will reside at 530 Lake Avenue, Battle Creek, where the bride teaches at the Junior High School and the groom runs a wholesale grocery business.
Shepherd petitioned and joined the Five County League but faced protest over an ineligible player named Garrison of Mt. Pleasant in a game with Clare. After a June 28 game with Rosebush the team walked off and formally withdrew from the league.
The Clare School District holds its annual meeting in the high school auditorium Monday evening July 9. Patrons will consider district business and a strong representation is hoped for. Term of Board of Education member H. A. Anderson ends at this meeting.
The National Association of Credit Men named the Aetna Fire Insurance Co of Hartford as the leader in settlements after the San Francisco fire. The report lauded Aetna for paying claims at 100 cents on the dollar and urged insureds to know policy details and the financial standing of their insurers. It warned against insurers chosen by agents without regard to company strength and past adjustment records.
City Manager of Sturgis Michigan recommends Northwestern Shows Co led by F. L. Flack for Clare event. The letter from July 21 1922 says attractions concessions and rides are excellent with perfect behavior from employees and others.
Clare residents should mark five night Redpath Chautauqua program from August 13 to 17. Monday through Friday schedule avoids weekend nights. Daily programs not announced yet but expected to meet Redpath standard. Season tickets stay the same price as last year and save money over individual nights.
Jake Mason and his granddaughter Maxine avoided serious injuries when Mason's car veered off the road north of the James Hill to let two cars pass. The car rolled into a ditch, leaving the vehicle wrecked. Maxine suffered a bruise above the eye while Mason had bruises to the arm and chest.
The State Department of the American Legion establishes a Children's Billet at Otter Lake Michigan to feed clothe and educate children of deceased or disabled ex service men of World War I. A maintenance fund drive began June 20 with chairman N L Tibbits inviting donations and referrals of children in need.
Masons plan Field Day at Alma on July 1 requests members to notify the committee. Also notes a regular meeting of the O.B. 8 this Friday night with attendees Tyan Mcintosh Ay Wellman N A Biden.
Henry Fanccen Jr. of Sheridan township drowned at Budd Lake while bathing near a raft towed by a boat. He disappeared after diving off the raft with arms folded and was found later at the lake bottom in the same position. Witnesses noted epilepsy possibly contributing. his father is a hospital patient.
Sara Cummings born Nichol Ontario March 10 1849 died at her Hatton township home July 1 1928 age 74 3 21 widow of Samuel Daggett who died thirteen years ago She left daughter Mrs Jean Harpster and stepson Walter Daggett Berkeley California Survived by five sisters and three grandchildren Funeral at Dover church with Rev Roush interment Cherry Grove Cemetery beside her husband
A local team outlines its financial standing with a balance of 10.54 from last month. In June 23, 170 tickets sold at 35 cents amounting to 59.60 and 136 tickets sold at 35 cents totaling 47.60 were recorded on June 24, 23. The notes reflect ticket revenue and a small current balance.
Victory Notes maturing May 20th cease to bear interest. Holders should exchange now for U S Treasury Savings Certificates to continue earning interest for five years. Denominations are $25 $100 and $1000. Certificates may be registered in one or two names and paid to survivor. They are the only demand obligations by the U S Government and may be cashed anytime before maturity. Details available at the Post Office.
C F Bradfute of Ohio president of the American Farm Bureau Federation will headline the sixth annual M A C Farmers Day at Hast Lansing on Friday July 27. H B Hill announces another outside speaker and a parade after years of summer exhibits with parking plans to handle a record crowd of automobile visitors.
One of the season’s happiest events occurred in Rosebush on Tuesday July 3 when Mr and Mrs B H Calkins observed their fiftieth wedding anniversary. All their children were present including A BDetroit Mrs Clarence Bader and Mrs Nelson Trish Vernon township William and Frank Rosebush and Mrs Vern Moline Grant. About forty five guests enjoyed a large noon meal and gifts included a purse with gold coin. Guests from Clare included H T Stears and Harl H Sternaman.
State law now requires inspections and slaughtering of tubercular cattle to be under the agriculture department or local authorities with approved veterinarians. The state will reimburse only under department permission, and past unapproved spending is halted. For year ending June 30, 1922, $292,000 was paid for slaughtered tubercular cattle.
The question of wealth versus happiness is explored in Thos. Meéigh an's new Paramount picture "A Prince There Was," showing Sunday and Monday at the Princess Theatre. Actor and production details are emphasized in previews.
Clare lost to Beaverton 7 to 4 at Beaverton after errors at home plate and a disputed call by umpire Herendeen. Odin pitched well for Clare, Parquette allowed seven hits, and Clare prepares for Rosebush on July 12 and Harrison on July 15 with next Sunday open.
Seventeen states now levy gasoline taxes to fund road construction and maintenance, with a maximum two cents per gallon. The measure relieves farmers from shouldering road costs alone while benefiting commercial and pleasure users. Michigan debated a tax veto despite broad legislative support. advocates argue proportional distribution to auto owners would ease the burden on farmers and other property owners.
A meeting is scheduled at Fred Hudson's home Tuesday evening in July to share trip insights and elect a delegate for the state convention in August. Attendees should bring dues of 2100 or send payment. Also notes about maintenance and improved service. Douglas Fairbanks in The Nut is listed for July film showings.
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