Dairy Train Sparks Countywide Interest in Clare Farmers
A Dairy Profits Alfalfa Train will tour Clare county next Saturday August 8 offering soil testing in a mobile lab. Michigan State College experts BHC Sackrider Ralph Morrish and A C Baltzer will advise on lime phosphorus and alfalfa yields for dairy production. A women's program in the city park led by Roberta Hershey will share milk based recipes.
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Clare County
Clare
P. D. Gibson
BHC
Sackrider
Ralph Morrish
Michigan State College
A. C. Baltzer
A. C Baltzer
C. Sackrider
Michigan
Roberta Hershey
Rules Announced for Golf Course Name Contest Near Clare
A golf course under construction four and a half miles north of Clare will get an official name after August 18 1931. The contest closes August 18 with judges selecting the name by majority vote. first prize earns a one year membership and second prize sixty days.
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Clare
Milk Sales Split Between Producer and Detroit Market
A dairyman sells 3000 pounds of milk to Detroit for distribution earning $30 for 1500 quarts at 2 cents a quart. Detroit consumer price is 14 cents per quart totaling $210. Overhead and profits of 12 cents per quart are $180, highlighting rising costs from new management theories and higher freight rates.
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Detroit
ICC
Attractive Exhibit Prepared to Attract Women at State Fair
The Michigan State Pair and Exposition plans a women centered display September 6 to 12 highlighting home making, domestic arts, and the 4H Club program. A style salon and exhibits by women artists, craftspeople, and chefs will showcase lace work, quilts, CPS, and culinary arts with awards for bread making and canned goods.
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Michigan
Department of Fine Arts
Division of Domestic and Applied Arts
Department of Domestic Economics
Chicago
Lillian R. Stith
State Department of Health
Sholhers
Death summons Kash Ferguson in July 1931
Kash Ferguson born 1869 in Elk township Sanilac county Michigan died Sunday afternoon July 26 1931 after three years of poor health and six months bedridden. He was a carpenter and contractor active in Sanilac and Clare counties. Funeral held Wednesday with 2:00 pm prayer at home 2:30 pm service at Congregational church and burial at Cherry Grove Cemetery.
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Kash Ferguson
Elk Township
Sanilac County
Michigan
Charles
Fannie Hunt
St. Clai County
Ed. Cook
J. W. Nesberg
Munsing
Chasg
Peck
Ferguson
Sanilac
Clare
Brother Ferguson
Congregational Church
Cherry Grove
Charles Thurston and Son
Rev
Dawe
Annual Holiness Camp Meeting at Johnston's Grove
The Standard church holds its annual Holiness camp from August 14 to 23 at Johnston's Grove one mile north and 1.25 miles west of Rosebush. Bishop G L Monahan of Brockville Ontario will lead with district ministers and workers assisting. Straw and bedding provided free for campers. bring tent and provisions.
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Standard Church
John Y. Johnston
Baseball Showdown Between North Bradley and Eagle Bank
Two local teams North Bradley and Eagle Bank meet next Sunday afternoon one mile north of Dew Drop Inn at the grounds. First pitch at 2:30 PM promising an exciting game and everyone is invited to attend.
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North Bradley
Eagle Bane
Dew Drop Inn
County road takeover meeting set at Harrison Court House
Notice that a meeting will be held at the Court House in Harrison on August 3 at two o'clock p m about the county taking over township roads. State officials will attend and the public is invited. Clare County Road Commission by Wm A Henderson, Clerk.
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Court House
Harrison
Clare County Road Commission
A. Henderson
Death claims Mrs. Jos Orths Three Brothers
Three Kramp brothers John 58 Edward 62 died when their car hit a road grader four miles south of Owosso after leaving Oakhill cemetery. Two passengers, Cleyo Van Ever 35 and his mother Etta Van Ever 56, were seriously injured. Mrs Orth heads to Vernon awaiting details of the tragedy.
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Jos. Orth
Lansing State Journal
Joseph Orth
Vernon Township
Fred Kramp
John
Bhdaward Kramp
John Kramp
Award
Shiawassee Township
Oakhill Cemetery
Owosso
Fred
Memorial Hospital
Joan
Edward Kramp
Cleyo van Ever
Etta van Ever
van Ever
George Stanton
Mr. Stanton
Fred Krampn
Large Crowd Attends P. M. Athletic Picnic
The Pere Marquette Athletic Club picnic drew about 2000 employees to Wilson State park with group dining, sports, and water activities. Robert Campbell of Ionia won fancy diving, B Comer of Clare took the 20 yard dash, and Geo Grover led a boat race. Over 1000 park visitors joined the event with lifeguards on duty and no accidents reported.
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Pere Marquette Athletic Club
Wilson State Park
Badger
Saginaw
Ludington
Grand Rapids
Fancy Divine
Robert Campbell
Ionia
B. Comer
Clare
Roschell
Geo. Grover
Robt
Campbell
Depot Agenta
Harrison
P. M
Harry Simpson
É-On- Gessions
Clare County Masons set August sixteenth picnic date
Clare Harrison and Farwell lodges of FP A M plan a Get-together at Wilson State Park Harrison on August 16 with races contests and a basket lunch. Master Jesse Hampton of John Q Look lodge leads committees and the Grand Master will speak. Details and further plans appear in next Sentinel and on hand bills.
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Clare
Harrison and Farwell
Wilson State Park
Harrison
Jesse, Hampton
John Q. Look Lodge
The
Sentinel
Prominent Vernon Farmer Dies After Stroke
Ephraim Brooks a Vernon township pioneer dies at age 78 after a July stroke. Born in Middlesex Ontario August 24 1852 he came to Michigan in 1883 and resided on a Vernon farm until death. He served as supervisor and clerk, directed county Fire Insurance Co president for five years, and left wife Hannah Arrand Brooks and four children Rupert Richard Anna May Mary Belle, plus siblings in Canada. Funeral Thursday at home with Rev H B Johnson officiating.
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Vernon Township
Ephraim Brooks
Ephriam Brooks
Middlesex County
Ontario
Tiis
Hannah Arrand
Rupert
Hannah Arrand Brooks
Mr. Brooks
Michigan
Isabella County
Mary Jané Squires
Lobo Township
Ont
Anna
May
Richard
Mary Belle
Brooks
Anna May Ackerman
Mary Belle Marshall
Vernon
Canada
H. B Johnson
Oxford
Cherry Grove
Ice Cream Two Pints for One Coupon
Swift & Co announces a coupon offer inviting the public to try ice cream at half price. The ad notes Clare distribution through Fred Morgan and BB. A. Holmes and Farwell distribution through Otis Parker.
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Swift & Co
Swift
Clare
Fred Morgan
BB. A. Holmés
Farwell
Otis Parker
Ruth Belle Beauty Shoppe to Close Two Weeks in August
The Ruth Belle Beauty Shoppe will be closed for two weeks from August 2 to August 16 inclusive. The notice provides no further details about services or reopen times.
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Ruth Belle
Postal Workers Picnic Set for Bass Lake on August 16
The annual Postal Workers picnic is scheduled for Sunday August 16 at Bass Lake near Vestaburg on M46. The event invites rural and city carriers, clerks, supervisors, and postmasters along with their families for games, swimming, a ball game, dancing, and a business session to improve cooperation.
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Bass Lake
Vestaburg
Oflfice
Township Road Relief Fund Explanation Meeting
A representative of the Michigan State College will explain the Town ship Road Relief Fund to the County Road Commissioners at the Court House in Harrison on Monday August 3 at 2 00 p m All township officers and taxpayers are urged to attend this meeting.
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Township Road Relief Fund
Michigan State College
Court House
Harrison
Board Co
Increased Fourth Class Parcel Post Limits in 1931
Effective August 1 1931 parcel post weight rises to 70 pounds for all zones and size to 100 inches length and girth combined for packages over 84 inches. Minimum weight remains ten pounds for those larger parcels with optional special handling delivery and insurance services at small extra charges.
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United States
Bat Whispers and The Millionaire at Ideal Theatre
At the Ideal Theatre the program features The Bat Whispers as the first bill with a star cast, followed by The Millionaire a Geo Arliss comedy about an ailing auto magnate who buys a California gasoline station and regains health while reshaping his family and business, plus Sit Tight with Winnie Lightner and a Detroit tabloid preview.
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Sun
Mon
Geo. Arliss
California
Winnie Lightner
Winnies Tonic
Detroit
Dance at Coleman Every Wednesday Night
An old notice advertises a weekly dance at Coleman on Wednesday nights. The fragment mentions a new manual and suggests a lively social event, typical in local entertainment listings.
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Coleman
New Maualey
Tine
Tragic Clare Fire Kills Capen Boys. Mrs Capen Hurt
A devastating Clare blaze last Sunday destroyed the Capen home killing Bert Capen Sr and Mrs. Capen’s two sons Russell 13 and Donald. Vaughn Lewis and neighbor E R Schofield aided rescue efforts while Mrs Capen was saved and treated for burns. Funeral services were held Tuesday at the M E church with many local Scouts in attendance.
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Clare
Bert Capen
Russell
Donald
Mra. Capen
Vaughn Lewis
Stont
E. E. Schofield
Ypsilanti
Belle Green
Mr. Schofield
Mrs. Capen
S Capen
Erica Gibbs
AI. A. Doherty
Thurston Funeral Home
M. BE
Hurd
P. Price
Saginaw
Wm. Presser
Rotary
A. B. Gibbs
Clare Study Club
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County Agricultural Service and
Ann Arbor Railroad
Protectu
Bale
Citizens State Bank
Adv
Shif
Miss Roberta Hershey
Johnston's Grove
State
Clare County Masons
Vernon Farmer
Ideal Theatre
Russel
Donald Capen
Methodist Church
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