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Newspaper
Clare Sentinel
Location
Clare, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Jul 17, 1936
Page
4
At the annual meeting in Clare the Board of Education members Dr A B Mulder and George White were re elected. The meeting recommended and approved a 5 mill tax for operating expenses and 8 mills for debt service for the ensuing year.
The Clare Kiwanis Club meets at Hotel Doherty each Wednesday at 6 30 PM. OES holds its regular meeting on the first Thursday monthly at 8 00 PM. Masons convene on the second Tuesday monthly. Legion and Auxiliary meet on the first and third Mondays. Clare County prepares for Michigan’s Centennial July 19 22 with events in Clare. State American Legion regional convention set for Lansing August 16 18. Farmers Union Vernon local plans July 21 town hall gathering. The Ladies Union hosts a Friday pot luck at 6 30 PM with Mrs Sam Loomis inviting husbands and friends. Phone inquiries encouraged.
The Clare County Pomona Grange will meet Windover Grange on Wednesday evening July 22. Irma Williams serves as secretary.
Darius Griffin born May 23 1850 in Bernin county died July 13 1936 age 86 years 1 month 20 days after long care with daughter Mrs Frank Irwin. Survived by wife Mary Spares predeceased in 1928, 17 grandchildren 16 great grandchildren 1 sister Mrs Amy Martindale 1 brother Gib Griffin, and many friends. Funeral Wednesday at Friz Chapel Rev A D Telder officiating with Gilmore Cemetery burial.
A revival voyage in a ship modeled on Cabral's 1500 route will sail from Lisbon to Brazil to mark the discovery of Terra da Santa Cruz. Captain Cago Coutinho will lead the voyage with Portuguese authors and journalists as passengers and Portugeese goods as cargo, escorted by destroyers.
Longtime Clare and Clare County residents are urged to attend a Pioneer picnic dinner at City Park on Wednesday at noon. Bring baskets and table service for a community get-together expected to draw many former residents back to town.
We express thanks to friends and neighbors for sympathy shown during our bereavement. Gratitude to the singers Reverend Kleinhardt and all who sent flowers. Sincere thanks from Mr and Mrs William Cradit and family Mr and Mrs Sarl Cradit and family Mr and Mrs Wade Cradit and family Mrs Hazel Pettibone and family.
The Hagle Aid society hosts an ice cream social in the church basement this Friday evening. Ice cream and cake cost 10c, cones 5c. Everyone invited.
Trisol cleaned and reshaped garments for the Centennial. Howard W. Jones reports a birth of a baby boy named James Lionel to Mr. and Mrs. Lionel Dun. Betty Green injured in a wreck is recovering at home. Mary Gilmore absent due to heat. readers urged to bear with the column’s late issues.
During the Centennial Celebration at the Friz Mortuary a spinning wheel and carder over a hundred years old will be shown. The gear, once owned by the Kemp family of Clare, later passed to Mr and Mrs Ben Yeomans who will demonstrate carding, spinning, and knitting from raw wool. Historic displays promised by Clare merchants.
Kyle L McKinnon declares his candidacy for State Representative on the Republican ticket in the Osceola-Clare district. He asks voters for support at the September 15, 1936 primaries.
Political notice from Donald B Holbrook seeking Republican nomination for Prosecuting Attorney in September primaries. Solicits support and signs sincerely.
Edmond Woods announces his run for Sheriff in Clare County on the Republican ticket. He seeks support from voters at the September Primaries and signs the message Sincerely Yours.
Charles David announces candidacy for County Drain Commissioner on the Republican ticket at the September 16, 1986 primary. He urges Clare county voters to support him.
Fred Nuna expresses sincere thanks to all who assisted during the day of the fire and those who contributed in various ways to share in the loss.
We acknowledge with gratitude the many acts of kindness from friends and relatives shown to us during the illness and passing of our wife and mother, John Madison and children.
Farmers Ind Produce Co warns all livestock owners to deliver animals by 2 00 p m on July 28 and August 1 to meet shipment deadlines.
A partial notice records debts contracted by and involving Mrs. Della B. Cope. The readable portion names the party and references obligations, with no further details available in the fragment.
Farmers will view two silos on the Michigan State College farm showing alfalfa plus a molasses mix and a second alfalfa silo. The event on Farmer's Day July 31 includes test plots in crops livestock and machinery with speeches in the afternoon. H C Rather notes the alfalfa ensiling method is a valuable agricultural advance and can save alfalfa in wet weather or late fall.
Gladwin hosts a three day Homecoming and Soldier's Reunion starting Friday with free acts by the Franz Fuller troupe and other concerts. The Barkoot Brothers show performs on Main Street while two blocks close for festivities. Dances with orchestra, street carnival, children's races with cash prizes, baseball games, an air circus and Sunday fireworks cap the event sponsored by the Chamber of Commerce and American Legion.
I express appreciation to friends and neighbors for acts of kindness during our bereavement in the loss of our mother and grandmother. Thanks to Rev Telder Norris Elden and all for floral tributes. Mrs Ida B E McLeod Mr and Mrs Carl J Milliken and family Mr and Mrs Claude S Rice Mrs Ruth L Paine and family.
The family expresses heartfelt thanks to neighbors and friends for kindnesses during their bereavement. Special thanks to Rev Gen P Stanford, Mr and Mrs James Stanley, and Mr Friz for their thoughtful services. Mrs Manson Graham and the children.
William A. Henderson announces his candidacy for the office of County Clerk and Register of Deeds on the Republican ticket at the September primaries. He asks for support and expresses appreciation in a formal letter.
A terse classified note mentions an airmotor windmill or pumping tower. The text references a person named Fred T ish and an address at 806 Buch St.
Clare County communities prepare an outdoor centennial pageant on July 21 22. Kenneth Barnes and Wayne Geeck lead stage lighting on the football field behind the high school with a large cast including Ethel Coulter and Mavis Kennedy. Tickets 85c advance four per book. proceeds support community groups and a grand organizational progress segment.
Betty Lou Crawford four months old died Sunday evening at home in Detroit. Funeral services were held at the grave with Rev. Charles Kleinhardt officiating. She is survived by her parents Mr and Mrs Ted Crawford and one brother. This is the second family death after son Bobbie was killed in an auto accident last September.
We thank our neighbors and friends for their kindness and help during our recent loss. Gratitude extends to the pallbearers singers and Rev Vayette for words of comfort. Signed by Mr and Mrs Wade Suylanat Mr and Mrs Clarence Raymond Mr and Mrs Jacob Lareng.
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