Weekend Guests From Flint Visit Van Conant Couple
Mrs. Pierson of Flint and Mr. and Mrs. Van Conant hosted guests over the weekend. The notice extends heartfelt sympathy to the family of the late Mrs Hlmer Miller.
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Newspaper
Clare Sentinel
Location
Clare, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Jul 10, 1931
Page
3
Mrs. Pierson of Flint and Mr. and Mrs. Van Conant hosted guests over the weekend. The notice extends heartfelt sympathy to the family of the late Mrs Hlmer Miller.
Several locals spent the Fourth at home. Will Porter of Merton visited the L Brown home on his way back to Flint. Mrs C J Ross and nieces returned to Flint after two weeks with the Silas Brown family. The barn dance at H R Brockways drew attendees from Detroit Flint and Saginaw.
A Toledo man L Rule and Detroit’s G B Weaver spent the weekend with relatives Mr and Mrs F S Weaver. The ice cream social is planned for Friday night. Mrs M R Tatman gave a gospel message Sunday evening and preaching services are scheduled for next Sunday. Sunday School starts at 10 30.
The community mourns the death of Mrs. Belle Miller on Monday. Neighbors and friends extend heartfelt sympathy. Esther Poet and Emma Leith are noted sewing champions with travel updates and quarantine impact.
My and Mrs. Kelly of Midland were seen traveling through town Friday evening, heading toward northern Michigan destinations.
Births and social updates from Windover Lake include a ten pound baby boy named Benjamin Royal born to Mr. and Mrs. Williams. Norma Belle Williams arrives by naming. Numerous visitors and part time residents from Clare Lansing Detroit Flint Royal Oak and Grand Rapids enjoyed the lake and 4th of July activities. Local health heat illness and various trips and gatherings are described along with summer camps and fishing at Windover Lake.
A recent experiment asked men to hold up their hands after a minute and their estimates ranged from 22 to 47 seconds. The study shows the average person misjudges time even in basic tasks.
A traditional Indian planting rule advised waiting for oak leaves to reach the size of a squirrel’s ear before sowing corn, reflecting a seasonal cue used by farmers to time crops.
Prospective tourists list numerous Michigan attractions from river fishing and boating to lakes and streams. They seek good golf courses and parks for children, home sites, and hay fever friendly locales. The article notes campaigns by EH MTA and Michigan Bell promoting Vacation in Michigan with ads and photos, urging travelers to consider state tourism as a financial boon.
Mr. Rogers outlines state township road mileage deadlines and county takeovers. Road funding starts in 1932 with gradual county ownership of 20 percent annually, prioritizing post roads and ensuring connectivity to trunk lines and cities. State funds flow by year, to be used first for maintenance of existing roads before improvements, with county and township matching funds possible.
Beginning with the April 1982 election the maximum township road levy is cut to five mills for both repair and improvement, reduced from ten mills total. The change, dubbed Township Road Relief, lowers planned county distributions funded by motor vehicle users, not property taxes. State Highway approval applies to township road takes over by County Road Commissioners.
The Boards of County Road Commissioners must annually report to the State Highway Commissioner using the forms and method he prescribes. The mandate specifies reporting procedures and timelines for submission.
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