Freeman Farmer Beaten to Death Near His Home
Oliver Campbell a 55 year old Freeman Township farmer was found beaten to death around 7:00 a m on an infrequently used road four miles south of Temple. Sheriff Geo Bates Prosecuting Attorney Theo G Bowler and coroner F C Sanford led an investigation with an autopsy by Drs B J Sanford and C B Wood. Al Spencer 54 and his son Alvin 26 were detained for questioning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oliver Campbell
Freeman Township
Temple
Geo. Bates
Theo. G. Bowler
F. C. Sanford
B. J. Sanford
C. B. Wood
Ann Arbor
al Spencer
Alvin
Bates
Campbell
Former Clare residents help in U P fawn care at Munuscong
Last week the Sentinel received a photo from Mr. and Mrs. Tom F. Demarest of Pickford U P showing Mrs Demarest with Louise Mulder and her son Allen feeding two fawns by bottle. Demarest is superintendent of Munuscong State Park where five fawns were brought this spring for care until they are old enough to provide for themselves. The fawns, found by locals, are fed four times daily and trained to answer meal calls by a bell. Feeding will continue until late fall and visitors from Clare are invited to visit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Sentinel
Tom F. Demarest
Pickford
U.P
Demarest
Wee Louise Mulder
Allen
Munuscong State Park
Munuscong Bay
St. Ignace
Mrs. Demarest
City Library Extends Hours With Story Hour in Park
Mrs. Josephine Jackson announces the City Library will add 30 extra hours weekly funded by federal money through the P W A. Lillian Miller will oversee operations with hours from 10 to 12 and 2 to 6 daily, except Friday afternoons when a Story Hour runs 2 to 5 in City Park.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Josephine Jackson
P. W
Lillian Miller
Wyandotte Couple Wed in Kanawha City West Virginia
Miss Lois Dawson and Maurice A. Nugent were married at St Agnes church in Kanawha City West Virginia in the presence of the groom’s family. The bride wore navy blue, a corsage of yellow rosebuds and blue delphinium. A matron of honor wore navy blue crepe and daisies. Best man was Edward Nugent. The bride and groom plan to reside in Wyandotte after a tour of the eastern states.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lois Dawson
H. A. Dawson
van Alstyne Boulevard
Wyandotte
Mich
Maurice A. Nugent
W. A. Nugent
Pratt
West Virginia
St Agnes Church
Kanawha City
West Va
William E. Soulsby
Edward L. Nugent
Ewast Bank
Clare High School
Business Institute of Saginaw
Farm Home in Sheridan Township Destroyed by Fire
The farm home of Mr and Mrs H J Hierholzer in Sheridan township burned to the ground early last Friday morning, likely from a defective chimney. The attic fire swept the building before help arrived, with an estimated loss of 24500 covered by 27100 insurance. Clare Fire Department rushed to save nearby structures but could not save the house.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. J. Hierholzer
Sheridan Township
Hierholzer
Clare
Lake City Man Is New Assistant Cashier
Theo Wallington of Lake City is named the new assistant cashier at Citizens State Bank and will assume duties July 16. He brings more than twelve years of experience from Lake City State Bank and plans to move with his wife to a suitable residence here as soon as possible.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lake City
Citizens State Bank
Theo Wallington
Mr. Wallington
Clare
Lake City State Bank
Mrs. Wallington
Brown
County Recreational Field Day Planned for August First
Clare County announces a recreational field day at Harrison on Saturday August 1. Events include softball for men and women water sports croquet tournaments horseshoe pitching and other activities. No admission charged prizes awarded and the day ends with music and dancing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clare County
Harrison
Dance schedule notes regular Saturday evenings
Starting next Saturday evening dances will be held regularly at the Farwell K of P ball. The notice outlines a recurring social event planned by the organization for community gatherings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farwell K. of .P
Sticker deadline warned for motorists to renew plates
Motorists face illegality of using stickers or half year permits after midnight July 31. Vehicles must display 1936 license plates to operate after that date. Secretary of State Orville Atwood says no extension is possible and only legislative action could alter the deadline. By July 15 the state had sold 44,804 stickers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orville &. Atwood
Department of State
Districts to Publish Financial Statements Under New Law
Nearly one thousand rural Michigan school districts must publish in a qualified newspaper their annual meetings proceedings and a full financial statement by August 3. Superintendent Dr Eugene B Elliott notes the report must sum the year's business to show dollar by dollar how tax money is spent and the districts' financial condition. State funds distributed totaled thirty five million dollars to about sixty seven hundred districts, up thirteen million from 1934, with statements indicating relief from state aid on local taxes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michigan
Eugene B. Elliott
Public Instruction
Department of Public Instruction
American Legion's Centennial Dance Program a Great Success
Walter H. Larman Post No. 128 delivered a wholesome clean dance program for youth during the Centennial. About 300 veterans marched from Clare's City Hall to the Community Center for a banquet led by Hazel Hawkins and a toast by District Adjutant A E Wylie. Hon Miles M Callaghan spoke, then the Mac's Melody Orchestra played into the early morning as youth danced. community notes mention Friendship Day on August 2nd and Sternaman Studio greeting cards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter H. Larmanp
Conrad Walker
10Th District
Clare's
Drums and Bugle Corps
Big Rapids
The
Legion Auxiliary
Hazel Hawkins
E. Wylie
Cam
Hanson
Col
Ganseer
Carl Smith
Pete Mason
Kyle McKinnon
Miles M. Callaghan
Clare
Osceola
House
Fred C. Holbeck
Mac
Legion
Pub. Com
Thurston Rites Held In Clare After Sudden Death
Charles A. Thurston died at home Tuesday afternoon after a second stroke following an earlier apoplectic attack. Born March 24 1871 in Saginaw he moved with family to Manistee then Clare where he and son Russell ran the business from 1901. Survived by wife Nellie J Priest and two sons Albert H and Russell A the family will gather for funeral Friday at the Congregational church with Masonic burial at Cherry Grove Cemetery. Clare Chamber of Commerce requests local businesses suspend one hour during services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles A. Thurston
Albert
Mary Amile Thurston
Saginaw
Manistee
Clare
Corning
Farwell
John Q. Lockledge
Russell
Albert Dawe
Congregational Church
Cherry Grove Cemetery
Clare Chamber of Commerce
Legion District Convention Draws Delegates in Clare
The American Legion Tenth District annual meetings in Clare attracted delegates from fourteen counties. District officers were elected with Lear J. Doherty as Committeeman and W Edward G. Donaghue as Alternate Committeeman. Carl H. Smith of Bay City received district endorsement for Department Commander. The Auxiliary met at the Clare Congregational Church under Jane Mason.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Legion Tenth
Clare
Legion
Alfred Hanson
Grayling
America Legion
Carl H. Smith
Bay City
Legionnaire Smith
Lear J. Doherty
Coleman
Edward G. Donaghue
Alexander
Wylie
Edward
Donaghue
Bay
Howard
D. Stephenson
Big Rapids
Jane Mason
Blanchard
Lightning Plays Prank With Fire Siren
A Tuesday grass fire near Vernon Hill was extinguished with little damage after a spark from a chimney ignited the cornic e at the Congregational Parsonage. Thursday morning an electrical storm caused the siren to sound a loud blast before it was discovered no fire existed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vernon Hill
Congregational Parsonage
Thomas Marshall Dies After Long Illness
Obituary noting Thomas Marshall born May 7 1858 in Niagara Stalls Canada died July 17 1986 at 78 years 2 months 10 days after moving to Michigan in 1866 with family. Survived by wife Maggie Jerore 13 children 43 grandchildren 2 great grandchildren. services at home officiated by Rev A D Telder and burial in Gherry Grove.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Marshall
Niagra Stalls
Canada
Thomas
Sarah Mershall
Michigan
Wils
Anna Turbush
Catherine Mulcay
Maggie Jerore
Sadie Schutt
Lily Morrison
Rosebush
Mary Brooks
Beatrice Seiter
Vernon
Arthur
Fred
Earl
Edward
Clyde
Francis
Foster
Pontiac
Van
Ypsilanti
Bryant
A. D. Telder
Gherry Grove
Former Clare Girl Dies Suddenly at Ferndale Home
Word came Monday morning of the sudden death of Mrs. Bert McKerracher at Ferndale after an apoplexy stroke on Sunday. Born May 18, 1888 in Canada, she came to Clare as a child, later married McKerracher and moved to Detroit then Ferndale. Survived by husband, sister Hattie White of Ann Arbor, four brothers Percy Detroit George and Wesley of Clare, and others. parents and a brother Fred preceded her in death. Funeral services were held Wednesday at Ferndale with Burial Forest Lawn Cemetery Saginaw.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bert McKerracher
Ferndale
Shdie Snider
Canada
Clare
Jasper
Fannie Snider
Detroit
Hattie White
Ann Arbor
Percy
George, Dimes
Wesley
Otter
Fred
Forest Lawn
Saginaw
Citizeng State Bank and Dry Cleaning Ad Notices
A compact ad fragment cites Consumers Power Users urging prompt bill payments at the Citizens Bank. It mentions Triso dry cleaning promising no shrinkage or harm to delicate fabrics. Howard W. Jones is listed in association with the notices and a city clock is referenced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Citizeng
Triso
Sie Ebler
Quiet Clare Wedding Unites Lucile Evelyn and Jack Van Sickien
Lucile Evelyn Peterson and Jack Van Sickien were married Saturday evening at 6 30 in Clare at the home of Mrs Vera B Peterson. Rev Howard Dafoe officiated in a ceremony attended by relatives and schoolmates. The couple will reside on the Vernon township farm after August first with plans to greet friends there.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vera B. Peterson
6Th Street
Clare
Lucile Evelyn
Jack van Sickien
Edgar C. van Sickien
Vernon Township
Howard Dafoe
Third
Pilgrim Holiness Church of
Detroit
Gladys Border
Herbert VanHoose
Lois and
Mildred Dafoe
Clare High School
van Sicklen
Church of God
Central Michigan Water Carnival Aug 8 and 9 details
The second annual Central Michigan Water Carnival at Budd Lake Wilson State Park Harrison runs August 8 and 9. Arnold Hughes and Irma Caswell lead plans with seven nearby towns sending bathing entrants and a Queen. Events include swimming diving boat races canoe tilts and fishing contests plus music comedy and dancing venues with a Detroit orchestra and amusement rides.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Budd Lake
Wilson State Park
Harrison
Central Michigan
Clare
Farwell
Gladwin
Beaverton
Midland
Charles Butts
Arnold
Clare County, Fair Grounds
Aigghes
Opera
Detroit
Parade of Floats by Merchants Brightens Centennial Week
The four day Centennial Celebration closed Wednesday with a parade of merchant floats led by Clare merchants. The event featured a history parade, Legion Day honors, church services, and pioneer relics on display. Notable participants included the Eddy Band, Clare Fire Department, and local industries. A rainy Wednesday shortened attendance but a large crowd returned in the afternoon for continued carnival attractions and relic exhibits at the Centennial grounds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clare
the Sentinel
American Legion
Centennial Grounds
Legionaires
Big Rapids
Drum and Bugle Corp
Wm. H. Bicknell & Co
Furnighett
Eddy Band
Saginaw
Carlos
Andy
Clare Fire Department
Bob Archambault
Clare Hardware and Furniture Co
Standard Oil Co
L. H. Thompson
Jackson’s
Citizens State. Bank
Jay. Hendrie
Michigan Bell Telephone .Co
Buick Motor Co
Doherty
J. J. Green
Davys
Consumers Power. Co
Mise Clare
Misa Ethel Coulter
Maxine Sowle
Virgie Dysinger
Quality Dry Cleaners
Farmer Peets
Cities Service Oil Co
I. E. Hampton
Clare Rod and
Gun Club
Spike Horn-Myers and
Hig
Two Bears
Kiwanis Club
Louise
Clare Auto Pullman Co
Cornwell Ranch
John W. Dunlop
Dunlop Cafe
Clare Riding
Thayer Brothers, Creamery and Dairy
Robert Shull Ranch
Twin Elins
Chevrolet Motor Sales
Also Mentioned on This Page
Freeman Farmer
Lonely Road
Upper Peninsula
BL. A. City Librarian
Clare Sentinel
Sheridan
E. B. Elliot
State
Supt. of Public Instruction
Sternaman Studio
Chas. A. Thurston
Cherry Grove
Ry .E
Mon
Central Michigan Water
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!