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Newspaper
Clare Sentinel
Location
Clare, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Jul 17, 1931
Page
2
Readers hear caution about chasing quick profits via volatile stocks and untested schemes. The urge to prosper drives many toward risky investments and questionable projects, risking losses instead of gains.
Public notices invite readers to call and reserve dates for upcoming meetings. Herrick church plans a special vacation feature next Sunday with Sunday school at ten o'clock and no additional service scheduled.
About two weeks remain before the deadline for summer seeding of alfalfa in northern Michigan. Michigan Crop Improvement Association certifies Hardigan and Grimm seed. ~250 bushels of the 3000 offered last spring remain. Write R H Decker East Lansing to locate seed. Clare County farmers pursue alfalfa as a cash crop sideline. Hardigan yields more forage and seed than Grimm. Visit variety test plots at Glen Lower’s farm near Brown’s Corners to compare varieties.
The Brown Ladies Aid will host a homemade ice cream supper with cake hot dogs and coffee at Cornwell Grove on Wednesday evening July 22. Your help will be appreciated.
The Herrick Ladies invite everyone to a homemade ice cream social this Friday evening. Homemade cake will also be served.
Local notice from Bob's Garage in lime County seeking prompt arragements to settle overdue accounts this month to maintain good standing with the county bureau.
A short notice requests all members to be present for the installation tonight. The message emphasizes attendance for the ceremony and collective participation.
The eighteenth annual Saginaw Fair and Farm Products Show of Michigan runs September 14–19 with a $21 422.60 cash premium pool. Exhibits in sixteen divisions are expected to grow, following 1930 results of 1000 exhibitors and $20 971 34 in prizes. Children’s Day September 14 grants free admission. September 18 is Northeastern Michigan Day with Governor Wilber M. Bricker as guest.
The Miller children extend heartfelt thanks to friends and neighbors for sympathy during their mother Hattie Belle Miller's bereavement. They gratefully acknowledge floral offerings and comforting messages from Rev. Kleinhardt Rev. Bates the ging ers and Mr. Doherty for services rendered.
Sealed bids will be received until 7 p m standard time on Saturday August 1 1931 for operating two school buses. Each bid must include a certified check of 10 00. Rights to reject any and all bids reserved. Myron Dunkle secretary Harrison R 4.
Several prewar coaches offered with V 1928 Essex in nearly new condition 1988 Durant in top AL condition and 1927 Hudson plus Ford 1927 models. Many bargains in other cars as well. Woodward Motor Sales.
Hisher Poet, Clare County 4 H Club member, earned a free trip to the 4 H Club week at Michigan State College. The week included group activities, campus tours, and a second place in the Grand march and a candle lighting service. Governor Brucker greeted attendees at the state capital before the trip concluded.
The South Sheridan Extension Clothing Group starts its second year with a meeting on Wednesday July 22 at the home of Mrs Arling Severson. Visitors welcome. The Elm Grove Extension Sewing Class meets Tuesday July 21 at Elm Grove Grange hall from 1:00 to 4:00. Members and former attendees invited. no prior year required. Bring sewing equipment. Mrs Nellie Jordan, Sec.
Wm Magnus of Hatton township earns honorable mention in a national Prize Letter Contest by Kalamazoo Store Company. More than 1100 letters and 1700 photos were entered from across the United States, read and judged by multiple experts over six weeks.
Battle Creek events will feature aircraft smoke screens and gas mask demonstrations by the chemical welfare division for 500 ROTC trainees from July 17 to 26. The display includes 4.24 inch chemical mortars, hand fired gas candles, and the latest respirators.
A bracelet to hold a ball of yarn on the wrist is announced. Prance grows 12 plants using hydroelectric power. U S autos use over half of all plate glass. A sorting machine separates nuts and kernels by size. An English motorcycle features a small sidecar for children. A can opener now carries four blades with one self replacing dull blade. A porcelain kitchen table top reveals an integrated ironing board when moved back.
Nitroglycerin used as a lubricant for shoes and squeaky wheels. Thirty two gliding clubs exist with more forming in the United States. The sloth moves upside down on tree branches. Rubber plating now protects metals as silver plates do. The photo electric cell surpasses human vision and shows many industrial uses.
A garbled collection of statements mentions Howlers Cereals films shows Icelandic people exiled equinoxes and a bent straight line. John Bunyan foot troubles Holland windmills Elizabeth the Virgin Queen allude to Latin. A quoted definition claims a miracle is any impossible act.
A church crowd of about 120 gathered Sunday afternoon. Obituary notes the death of Joe Artibee on July 3 in Swartz Creek, son of early township settlers. Local families, hospital visits, and kin from Flint to Marion and Rosebush are listed with weekend visits and travel among neighbors.
Mr and Mrs Chas Barber and daughter of Coleman visited Mr and Mrs P MacFadyen and family on Sunday. Carl Shinabarger and Algie Hicock are repairing the town hall this past week. The berry pickers are numerous but the berries are few.
Sincere thanks to neighbors and friends for kindness and sympathy shown during our bereavement. Grateful for Rev. MacDonald and Mrs. McAllister services and for all who sent flowers. Edward Allen and family. Mrs. Margaret Parsell and family, Mr. and Mrs. Chas Freeman and family, Wm. Allen, Geo. Burst and family, Edward and Ralph Head.
The Clare Shipping Association lists shipping dates on Tuesday July 28 and August. Contact H. A. Dawson shipper at phone 220F 21 for details.
Mr and Mrs Carl Shinabarger and family visited Grand Rapids over the fourth and fifth. Mrs Barbara Green of Tennessee visits her mother Mrs P Mac Fadyen for a few weeks. Robert Stirling and Barbara Green attended a dance in Glare Thursday. Mr and Mrs Wim Hicock visit their son and family. Mr and Mrs P MacHadyen of Clare on business Wednesday. Mr and Mrs John Galiney attend.
Parishioners share social updates and condolences as maps mention Robert Stirling and James Shina visiting Farwell this week. Death of Mrs Elmer Miller prompts sympathy to her family while others visit J M Rollers and Bert Orvis households.
Livestock advertised for shipment with Farmers' Produce. Shipping dates listed as Tuesday July 21 and Auguste 4th. Contact P. Fe. Geeck at telephone 139 for details.
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