School Laws Promise Nine Months of Schooling Statewide
The document outlines mandatory nine months of schooling for every child in the state. It emphasizes universal attendance and sets enforcement expectations for local districts.
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Newspaper
Clare Sentinel
Location
Clare, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Jul 29, 1921
Page
1
The document outlines mandatory nine months of schooling for every child in the state. It emphasizes universal attendance and sets enforcement expectations for local districts.
The legislature amended Michigan school laws to expand nine month terms for rich districts and eight to seven months for smaller ones, with state aid for one room schools. It requires 25 percent petition for district consolidation, uniform transfer systems, and funding for transportation. By 1925 teachers need at least one year of professional training beyond high school. Boarding home children gain district schooling rights, and tuition for high schools rises to actual cost up to 60 dollars.
Chautauqua organizers seek Mubieiins singers readers entertainers dramatic talent lecturers platform managers juvenile workers and more for a nationwide tour across the United States Canada Alaska New Zealand Australia and England. Managers and recruiters seek applicants by sending name and address to The 4 36 S Dearborn Chicago. Classified line provides how to apply.
The Big Rapids District Methodist Camp Meeting will be at Reed City August 4 to 14 with lectures sermons and youth programs. Facilities include a large dormitory 26 rooms new plus old dorm rooms and cottages to accommodate attendees with meals tickets and tent orders due by July 29.
Deputy state game warden C. E. Bettit jailed three Surrey township men for dynamiting fish in Johnnie Lake. On July 21 they pleaded guilty before Justice Mater with fines of Lewis Ingraham 28.95 Harry Macon 34.15 John Schilling 33.95. Ingraham paid, others jailed 30 days. The court warned against repeated offenses.
Clare receives a LaFrance built motor driven combination hose and chemical fire truck on a Ford ton chassis. The apparatus includes two 30 gallon chemical tanks, 200 feet of chemical hose, eight chemical charges, 1 000 feet of 2 1/2 inch hose, electric starter and siren. The 28 member department will be reduced to ten plus two substitutes and reorganized at a city hall meeting. The council may install an electric siren on the water tower to link to the fire alarm system.
Roy O Woodruff a Michigan congressman who grew up on a farm backed higher bean tariffs in Congress He pressed the Ways and Means sub committee to raise the tariff from 75 cents to 105 per bushel The rate was approved by the full committee and will be reported out The telegram to Floyd Mitchell of Weidman Mich confirms the action and the involvement of Woodruff in the tariff change
Ticket No. 195 Series D was declared the winner and the holder is asked to call to claim the prize. The tickets were previously an add on for automobiles.
Advertisement for painting papering tinting and wood finishing offerings by Ballis at 214 B 4th Bs Ut Wa featuring handyman work and finishing services.
The Guild and Union of the Congregational church were entertained at Lake George by Mesdames Kemp and McCulloch at the Kemp cottage Cambria. About 60 adults attended a lavish dinner and many swam in Shingle Lake. Mrs. Rogers won best storyteller and songstress honors as the group planned to make the Lake George picnic an annual event.
The Clare County Farm Bureau will receive wool at Clare on Friday August 5 for the wool pool. It will grade the wool and pay 60 percent of market price on that day. A classified liner will sell it and may assist in selling or cutting. Try Ons Roze week and be convinced.
The Tenth Annual Clare County Sunday Schools convention is set for August 2 at Atwood Grove Arthur township with three sessions: forenoon and afternoon in the grove and evening at Eagle church Sheridan township. Attendance is expected to be the largest, with free entertainment for all, featuring local clergy and teachers and an interdenominational program.
Standings show Gladwin, Weidman, Clare, Coleman, Harrison, Barryton in the Five County League. This week’s results include Clare 14 Coleman 2 and Barryton 3 Gladwin 2, with Gladwin 16 Harrison 8 on July 27. Next week Jamie August 3 Clare at Barryton.
Michigan farmers broaden influence as the State Farm Bureau Elevator Exchange, now called the Michigan Elevator Exchange, reports 93 member elevators and several million dollars in annual business. Officers include James Nicot as president and Carl Martin as secretary, with W E Phillips as vice president and five two year directors named.
Last Saturday a Cadillac Eight carrying Floyd Kirkpatrick and Tony Achard rolled on a curve near North Bradley. Driver Temple Chamberlain died instantly. Achard suffered serious injuries but improves. Kirkpatrick and Lovie Fair escaped unharmed. Chamberlain leaves a wife and three children.
The Chamber of Commerce will bring a carload of ice to town on Monday or Tuesday of next week. People wishing ice for their weekold use should leave orders with BH. Dudney or W. 8. McAnmiter.
A letter from Methvan J. Brown of Los Angeles to Fred Hudaon recounts a mountain trip from Glendale to Bouquet Canyon with family friends. He describes a steep ascent, camping routines, wildlife glimpses, and a Venice Beach outing, praising California and inviting News of mutual friends.
Teachers examination for all county certificates will be held in the school house at Harrison on August 11 12 and 18. Applicants must bring legal cap paper and writing materials. Exams start at eight o clock Eastern standard time and punctuality is required. First time writers should bring attendance certificates and proof of professional work. Those who wrote the April examination should submit certificates promptly. applications must be in before the tenth. George H. Bernette, Commissioner.
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