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Newspaper
Clare Sentinel
Location
Clare, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Jul 27, 1934
Page
2
Notice invites locals to attend the ball game at Rennie's Park this Friday evening followed by ice cream and cake served by ladies at the church basement. The item highlights social gathering details and venue.
Sunday visits marked by Mrs. and Mrs. Q Curtis from West Branch calling on Wd. Gilson and the Gilson family. Mrs. Arthur Badgley and Robert of Detroit visiting John Presley. James Hansen and family from Sturgeon Valley Saskatchewan surprised the Gilson family. Mrs. Arling Severson and Ida Joe Severson from Mint joined J. Roe’s group to Lake George. Donna Presley works for Mrs. Howard Penrose as she recovers.
Loch a Bar residents share tidbits of shopping and visits. Clare shoppers Mr and Mrs M Hull are noted. John Kilbourn from Flint spent time with sister Mrs A Cline. Neighbors held a Clear Lake annual picnic with swimming fishing boating and a pot luck. Continued social events include visits to DeGeer, funerals, and local club picnics.
Mr and Mrs Carl Kistler and son Virgil visit relatives in Indiana. Mr and Mrs Arthur Badgley of Detroit dine with Mr and Mrs Arthur Philips. A J and Jeanetta Hampton with Floyd Garver take a trip across the Straits. Mrs Sarah Bodkins returns from Clare hospital and is described as improving. Bertha Davis visits Columbiaville with parental home. Ora Mott returns to Pontiac after eight weeks helping at the Frank Walters farm. Sympathy offered to Arnold and Tryon families. Mr Henry Heirholtzer and Edward go to Midland. Mott spent weeks at Frank Walters home assisting farm work.
Pleasant Valley families shared a busy weekend with relatives from Forest Hill Pontiac Clare Midland and Chicago. Many hosted and attended gatherings at several homes including the Leith Bates Allen and Thompson residences with meals games and birthday celebrations noted.
West Freeman reports Mrs Aston Vanotder and children from Lansing visiting her parents, Elton and Mrs Darnell. Flint residents Arthur Boucher and family spent the weekend with Harry Boucher. Harry injured his leg fence repairs. Reed City camp meeting planned after Brook's church Sunday school.
Vernon visitors Minnie Ellen Brown stays with Maxine Hawkins this week. Local residents host family gatherings and attend picnics at Clare Tourist Park and Maple Grove picnic. J. Bolen funeral in Clare and multiple visitors travel between Mt Pleasant and nearby towns.
The empire at its peak covered about 1,544,000 square miles including Italy Great Britain Iberia Hispania Austria Hungary the Balkans Asia Minor Palestine and northern Africa.
At the Greenwood Grange next meeting on August 8 patrons are asked to bring ice cream or cake. The note lists local residents visiting relatives and notes Welfare Canning Project gatherings at Mrs. Holcomb and Mrs. Wood. People named include Mr and Mrs Baril Kress of Lansing and Mr and Mrs Newton Kress with trips to Higgins Lake and a ball game at Harrison.
Garfield Grange reports a series of visits and travels among members. John Watkins and son Edmond visited his mother Mrs. Harry Spence in Pontiac and fished at local lakes, with brother Neil returning to Pontiac seeking work. Arthur Smith Grant McLane and Elmer went to cherry orchards west of town for crates. Chas Oman and spouse visited Spence and Smiths. Smith family spent a Sunday at Tubb Lake near Sears with Gordon and wife. Henry Tryon left for Michigan relatives. Louis Snook rushed to Mt. Pleasant for his ill wife in hospital. Grange meeting Thursday drew few members. cherry cann ing cited as reason. Next meeting planned August 2.
Mt Vernon Grange notes Sunday visits from Elvin and Alma Smith of Alma to Care with O Parent. Merle Chapman of Pontiac and Dick Brooks guests. George Stough and Brooks attend Earl Beatty, Donald Dalton returns from Detroit. Members report a weak recovery and two week no-visitor rule after hospital discharge. Maytag convention attendee Jennings Archambault. Weekly meeting with a surprise announced.
Mrs. Harry Bradley organizes canning for those in need this winter. Numerous Elm Grove residents and visitors helped, including Mary Conrad aiding F. P Davis, and delegates from Elm Grove Extensions attending Woman's Week in Lansing. Family visits featured many Schell, Williams, Fancon, and Schunk members among others.
Mr and Mrs Glen Sawdon move onto John Langs farm as family of Mrs Mina Tryon handles remaining bereavement duties. The notice records the relocation and affiliated family matters in a concise community update.
A North Carolina dairy farmer reports planting 25 acres of velvet beans with corn on light sandy soil. Despite drought and storms, beans robustly covered the corn by fall. From November to mid March, 22 cows fed solely on beans and remaining corn with hay added only on cold days, producing heavy milk throughout winter. The farmer plans to allocate about 25 acres each winter thereafter.
University of Minnesota swine expert EB F Ferrin urges liberal milk production feeding for sows. He notes weight loss of 25 to 40 pounds in lactating sows and stresses high protein and mineral feeds, plus corn for energy. Pasture and alfalfa hay boost milk, skimmilk with shorts or middlings aids growth, tankage or oil meal advised, self feeding starts at three weeks.
Many feeders claim self feeding saves labor when finishing lambs for market. The advantage is evident with large numbers but not with one or two carloads, and other production factors may outweigh labor savings in choosing feeding method.
The piece notes about 60 percent of American farms carry no debts. Georgia south acreage sees 30 to 40 percent more watermelon planting. Sheep population around 500 million with a 1.5 million ton annual wool clip. Soybeans yield high protein. legumes classified as hay crops, not feed. Hawaii 1933 pineapple pack about 22.4 million dollars. Ohio cattle on feed down to 75 percent. Corn Belt at 88 percent of prior year per USDA.
Clare County Board of Road Commissioners met at Harrison Court House on July 3 1938 with Chairman Somerville presiding. Items include approval of last minutes corrections. insurance policy discussion with Standard Accident Co and Michigan Mutual. unemployment agent wage discontinuation. halt on future dust layer on county roads. list of bills totaling 1838.18 including truck 3000.00 and various supplies and mileage expenses. Adjourned by Clerk Wm A Henderson.
At the regular Clare Common Council meeting Mayor Hampton presiding, petitions from George Wisler to build a garage granted, sidewalk petition from Ada Easler referred to Street Committee, and Citizens State Bank designated as city depository with Vera B. Peterson instructed to deposit funds. Bills referred to Finance Committee include electrical and plumbing supplies from Alert Pipe and Supply Co Schmerheim Electric Co Wennison Hardware Co Mueller Co.
A list of district utility, labor, and material charges is approved for payment following Finance Committee recommendations. Items include gravel for cemeteries, street labor hours, sewer and water work, cement and fencing, and vehicle fuel with totals credited to various contractors and departments. Mayor Jesse Harmanpton and Deputy City Clerk sign off after adjournment motions.
A description of the electric eel native to Brazil and the Guianas notes its ability to deliver an electric shock of about 300 volts. It achieves a full circuit by touching victims with both its head and tail.
Calcium is essential for bone and tooth development and decay prevention. It benefits children and adults, though adults need less.
In Clare County Michigan probate matter estate of Harriet A. Allen the commissioners invite creditors to file claims within four months from July 18 1934. They will meet at Hampton's Sales Room Clare on November 11 1934 and November 14 1934 at 10:00 AM to examine and adjust claims. Sheral M. Callihan I Hampton Commissioners dated July 12 1934.
Probate Court of At county holds hearing on August 13 1934 to determine legal heirs of Sarah Barton deceased and entitled to her real estate. Public notice to be published in The Clare Sentinel for three consecutive weeks. Judge Thos S Dorsey signs the order.
Circuit Court in Clare County orders sale of Clare Elevator Company assets by Allen R. Graham Receiver. Sheriff Edmond Woods will auction the office and elevator buildings, machinery, and goods on July 9 1934, adjourned to August 3 1934 at 1 PM Eastern. court filings list T Carl Holbrook as attorney.
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