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Newspaper
Clare Sentinel
Location
Clare, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Jul 31, 1925
Page
1
News from Lake George reports the Ann Arbor afternoon passenger train north collided with a freight train at the water tank. The fireman engineer and road master were killed and several passengers injured. Doctors were summoned to Clare and rescuers rushed to the scene as details remain incomplete.
The Board of County Road Commissioners lists county owned equipment used on the Trunk line highways with daily rental rates and state cost sharing. Equipment includes trucks, autos, screeners, a tractor grader, a steam engine roller, road plane, scarifier, and screening plants with totals and 75 percent state coverage for rentals and operating costs.
Otis Leichti was found not guilty of being drunk after a trial at city hall before Justice Mater. The jury's verdict followed careful deliberation and a request to reprimand the defendant for conduct. Separately, Frank Snider pled guilty to drunkenness, received a fine, costs, and four months probation.
Acknowledgment of neighbors and friends for help, love, and sympathy during the death and burial of a husband and son. Thanks to Reverends Bates and Waller for prayers and comforting words, and to Mrs. Iden and family for songs and flower tributes.
The eleventh Robinett reunion will be held on Sunday August 16 at Atwood grove with Dessie Davis listed as a contact.
Clare County sportsmen schedule a meeting at Wilson State Park Harrison on Sunday August 16 to discuss restocking lakes and streams for rising tourist numbers. Invitations go to representatives of the Michigan Division of the Isaac Walton League of America and expect Edgar Cochran secretary of the Department of Conservation to speak. The group also hopes to attract W B Mershon of Saginaw and arrange wildlife pictures for the evening.
The Michigan Crop Improvement Association will certify potatoes across Michigan with Michigan State College Farm Crops Department supervision. The Michigan Potato Growers Exchange will act as official seed potato sales agent under a pool arrangement with the Michigan Certified Seed Potato Growers Association. The plan makes all potato growers who applied for inspection members of the association.
Expresses gratitude to friends and neighbors for letters and flowers during hospital stay. Mentions seventh grade teacher Mrs Mayhee for beautiful flowers and Rebekahs for books and candy.
Mrs. Supron Tracy known as Grandma Tracy oldest resident of her township died July 19 1925 at her granddaughter Mrs W N Irish home after two weeks illness. Born Della Wardwell in 1884 in Conga County New York she lived in Hillsdale and Isabella counties. Survived by four children 24 grandchildren and 48 great grandchildren. funeral held July 14 at Center Methodist church Riverside Mt Pleasant with Rev Leroy Whitney officiating.
Estle J Leitner of Arthur township died July 20 at Bay City hospital after a lung illness at age 30 years three months and nineteen days. He was born April 1 1895 in Morenci Michigan. He married Vesta Mae Newman December 25 1917 and leaves two daughters Donna and Coloma, his wife, and his parents siblings and many friends. Funeral was held July 22 at Brown Corner church with Rev Frank Bates. burial in Cherry Grove cemetery. The community mourns a loving husband and father with a heartfelt tribute from his wife and children.
August 1 to 7 features Beyond the Border with Harry Carey, The Enemy Sex with Batty Compson, Noria Talmadge in SHCRETS supported by Eugene O'Brien, and Heart of a Siren with Barbara LaMarr. Shows run Tuesday through Thursday evenings with a mix of romance and adventure.
The 1925 Clare annual meeting approved a $36 000 tax plan for the evening year and elected a new Board of Education member after a series of ballots. D. E. Mater won the first ballot, then George W. Collins and others vied for the seat. finally Wm. Lange was elected. The secretary reported receipts of $49,366.06 and detailed expenditures for teachers, maintenance, and supplies.
Approximately 1,124,000 Michigan school children will each receive 13.70 dollars from the primary school fund this year, totaling about 15.44 million dollars. Apportionment to counties will follow within a week using the census-based system. The Bohn act, delaying distribution changes, awaits August 28 implementation and may face a constitutional challenge.
Mr. and Mrs. Gilbert Bouchey of Vernon hosted eighty-one relatives for the first general Bouchey family reunion at their home on Sunday July twenty sixth. Attendees included families from Chatham Ontario Merrill Sanford Ithaca Beaverton Vernon Harrison Saginaw and Farwell. A second annual reunion is planned in Ithaca with Mr. and Mrs. Gilbert Bouchey Jr.
The family thanks friends and neighbors for acts of kindness and sympathy during the illness and death of their mother and grandmother. They acknowledge the singers and minister for comfort and the many friends who sent flowers, listing Harry Tracy, Mrs. Agusta Calkins, Mr. and Mrs. L. C. Gardner, Mr. and Mrs. John Ouderkirk, and the grandchildren.
Those wishing to attend the Order of Eastern Stars C J M in Coleman on Tuesday August 4th should notify M R Howlett. Those who can provide transportation should also notify him.
The Hagle Ladies Aid hosts an ice cream social Friday night inviting all residents to attend for desserts and fellowship. Proceeds support church activities and community outreach.
Gov. Groesbeck signs a measure requiring five day waiting for marriage licenses. County clerks must process applications five days before issuing licenses, delaying hurried unions after elopements and giving couples time to reconsider. The law takes effect August 26 with statewide enforcement in clerks offices.
Sheriff Crigier’s weekend began when he recovered an abandoned Overland sedan near Temple later found owned by Grand Rapids residents and likely stolen there. Sunday saw Wm. Bogue jailed for drunken driving after crashing into a tree at Harrison injuring a child. fined $50 and costs plus 90 day license suspension. An additional liquor warrant was issued. Harrison Conservation Officers arrested Stuck and Wright of Gladwin for stoning the new fire tower. each paid a $10 fine and costs.
A social gathering at the Tourist's Park hosted by Mr. and Mrs. James Hersey of Oregon drew over 40 guests to the M. I. E. church parlors. The event featured vocal duets by Charles Church and Lucile, a farmers club talk by Jas Hersey, and a brief address by Mrs. Hersey.
The Lutheran Ladies Aid plans a meeting on Wednesday August fifth at the farm residence of Mrs J W Schaffer. Visitors this week include Mr and Mrs Norman Wilson of Saginaw guests at the home of her parents Mr and Mrs Fred Huber Mr and Mrs J C Hulbert and family of Lansing and Miss Esther Hungerfort of Lapeer who visited Clare friends last Thursday. Mrs Dundan urner and daughter Florence of Edmonton Alberta are guests at the home of her brother Mr and Mrs M R Howlett. Mrs Geo Wildman and Miss Elizabeth Wildman returned Monday after a four week visit with relatives and friends in Canada reaching Fitnit and other points.
More than two thousand boosters from towns along the state highway met in Harrison to form the M-14 Association. Officers include Asa Aldrich president W K Willman secretary and Wm H Bicknell treasurer. Directors and speakers praised progressive road plans and backed paving M-14 on the west side of Houghton and Higgins lakes to Grayling and Cheboygan.
The Detroit Free Press clip argues against building a new 76 mile trunk line to Houghton Lake. It claims no towns along the route, no scenic value, and that funds would better upgrade M-14 which serves multiple counties. The author calls for taxpayer explanation and local input on state highway intentions.
Mrs Bett Parish and daughter Marjorie visiting friends and relatives in Saginaw and Belding this week. At the Vogue Hat Shoppe two tables offer special values with hats priced at 75 cents and 1.90 dollars. Come see them.
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