Junior class program highlights optimism and gumption
The Yeastmistress Wilhelmenia Richmond introduced as class leader. Principal Thelma King toasted Opportunity. Mildred Rasa spoke on Cheerfulness. Supt. Chappell discussed Gumption and education's dual nature. President Littlefeld praised the Juniors and lamented limited enrollment and high costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilhelmenia Richmond
Elba Bragington
Prin. Oden
Sarah Brooks
Mise Richmond
Mildred Rasa
Misa Rass
Supt
Chappell
Ashe
Littlefeld
Iargs
Elasa
Dore
Michigan Farm Bureau membership climbs nationwide
Michigan holds the largest county farm bureau tally with Durean county showing 2900 members and Iroquois county Il at 2850. Saginaw county nears 2650 and may surpass 3000, while statewide members total 53,051 and grow about 1500 weekly as canvassing expands into the northwestern state.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michigan
Durean
United States
Itta
Couther
Funeral for Mrs Beatrice Wild in Vernon
Mrs Beatrice Wild formerly Holcomb was born July 25 1895 in Gladwin county. After living in Sheridan and Vernon she died May 28 in Flint. Funeral at the Vernon Methodist church followed by burial at Cherry Grove. survived by husband William Wild and two young children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beatrice Wild
Holcomb
Gladwin County
Sheridan
Clare County
William Wilda
Vernon
Flint
Davis
Cherry Grove
Court adjourns as jury need delays larceny case
Circuit Court convened May 23 with little business. John Sersaw charged with larceny was arraigned and stood mute. Farmers are urgently needed for juries, so the court adjourned to June 29 when Sersaw's case will be heard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Sersaw
Sersaw
Examination for Babcock Testers License Held in Clare
Milk and cream buyers urged to note a license examination for Babcock testers. The test will be held Tuesday June 8 at 9:00 a.m. at Clare High School in Clare Michigan. Licensed testers must present themselves under Act No 469 Public Acts 1919, Lloyd S. Gallen, State Food and Drug Dept. examiner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clare High School
Clare Michigan
Birthright of Education and The Value of Study
A searing defense of public schooling as the birthright of every American child. The author condemns parents who push children out of study for chores or tax relief, praises the aims of schooling to prepare for life and graduation, and defends the school banquet as an integral educational exercise ending with The Star Spangled Banner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
America
Farwell
Piaskare
High potato price prompts seed treatment for Michigan crop
Dr. G. H. Coane of Michigan Agricultural College urges seed potato treatment due to high seed costs and labor scarcity. He outlines two methods: formaldehyde for quick treatment requiring sorting to remove Black Scarf, and corrosive sublimate for a sorting-free option that also controls scab. He cautions against overlong soaking and repeated dosing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michigan
G. H. Coane
Michigan Agriculture College
School Census Shows Slight Rise in Clare District
C F Haller reports a small increase in school age residents in Clare district. The total for 1920 is 443, up from 437 a year earlier. Breakdown by area lists City 358, Vernon 44, Grant 41, with city figures shifting from 363 and 49 in 1919.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. F. Haller
Clare
Grant Township
Seach
City
Wvernon
Grant
Vernon
Death of Frank Emery in Vernon City May 1920
Frank Emery of Vernon City died May 25, 1920, after a long illness. Born September 29, 1861 in Sanilac County Michigan, he had lived in this city for many years. Funeral services by Rev. Davie were held May 28 at the home with burial in Cherry Grove. He leaves a wife a daughter Mrs James Gerren and two brothers John and George of Sanilac County.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Emery
Vernon City
Sanilac Co
Mich
Davie
Boerat
Gherry Grove
Jas. Gerren
John
George
Sanborn Wiggine Wedding At Parsonage
On Saturday evening at the M. E. Parsonage Rev. Davis united Fred Delbert Sanborn and Miss Lottie Wiggine of Gilmore township in marriage. The groom has just returned from service in the Navy. Their future residence is not stated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. E. Parsonage
Rev. Davis
Fred Delbert Sanborn
Mies Lottie Wiggine
Gilmore Township
Navy
Winterfield man cut in fence line altercation
Samuel Cadney of Winterfield township five miles east of Marion was badly cut after a dispute with neighbor E Whitford over a line fence. They moved to the road where Whitford jumped the fence, drew a knife and wounded Cadney in the arm and near the ear. Cadney walked home then was taken to Marion for treatment. Whitford was arrested and released on recognizance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samuel Cadney
Marion
Winterfield Township
E. Whitford
Cudney
Shuett
Whitford
H. F. Hale
Carrow
Clare County
Marion Press
Local Industry Pushes New Road Leveler and Rack in Clare
A visit to the Furnace Factory reveals John Northon painting a homegrown road leveler with parts made in Saginaw and finished locally. Builder John Grimason owns the building housing a foundry and forge ready for use. William Up the Grove reportedly patented a superior combination rack, with potential Clare manufacture and expansion to nearby water territories.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Narthon
Saginaw
Northon
John Grimason
Wm. Up the Grove
Clare
Discrimination debate at Sagi naw chamber meeting
Secretary T Gameren of the Chamber of Commerce visited Sagi naw to study freight rate discrimination against the city. He obtained information useful for the chamber and promised members a substantial takeaway at the next meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
BE. T. Gameren
Chamber of Coimaréé
Saginaw
Chamber of Commerce
Enterprise
Flag Day proclamation urges nationwide observance
Sleaper issues a proclamation marking Monday June 14 as Flag Day and urges all to observe it. The message emphasizes honoring the flag as a symbol of liberty justice equality and national ideals for which fathers fought and sons defend.
State Constitution Cannot Bind Federal Amendment Process
The Supreme Court unanimously holds that a state constitution referendum cannot override the U S Constitution. Justice Day explains ratification of federal amendments requires nationwide approval, not state referenda, and that state actions express only assent to proposed amendments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Supreme Court
Justice Day
United States
Congress
Eighth Grade Exercises Set at Mt Pleasant and Broadway
The Eighth Grade graduation at the school of Scadelia County will be held at Mt Pleasant next Saturday with the Broad way theatre address by Rev. Joseph H. Green starting at 10 am. Athletic events follow at Jeland Park at 1 pm with a ball game scheduled for 3:30 pm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Schoole of Scadelia Co
Mt. Pleasant
Broadway Theatre
Joseph H. Green
Jeland Park
Millinery Reductions At Derby and Cau Store
Reduction sale announced on all millinery with one fourth off on goods. Senator Jane Sta referenced in promotional wording. Derby and Cau department store advertises menacing deals on hats and headwear.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jane Sta
Whitewash as a Farm Paint for Fences and Buildings
A farm paper urges whitewash as the cheapest durable finish for fences sheds barns and trees. It extols its neat appearance insect deterrence and suitability for rough surfaces and fruit trees while outlining a strong formula and cautions on poor preparation and lime quality.
Local Merchants Move to New Premises
C Holbrook buys the Broderick building and will relocate his Bazaar stock around August first. He has run his shop there for nearly ten years and expects a favorable move. Fred J Thompson and Norris Elden split from Wilson Davy and will open in the Elden block with a men’s furnishing goods stock. The duo bring extensive experience and are expected to form a strong business team.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. Holbrook
W.F. Broderick
Mr. Holbrook
Fred J. Thompson
Norris Elden
Wilson-Davy
Elden
No Cars For Coal Prompted Rail Delays Through Midland
Midland Republicn reports rail shortages hinder coal shipments with a train of 42 coal cars headed west on the Pere Marquette last Sunday, plus three more carloads on another train. Local concerns emphasize the urgent need for additional coal car supply.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Midland
Pere Marquette
API
Midland Republican
Card of Thanks for Bereavement
We thank all for kindness and sympathy in the death of wife daughter and sister. Grateful for flowers from Rev Davis singers and jute owners. William Wild and Family Mioe Frank Holcomb and family Mrs Henry Wild and Family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Davis
Wiliam Wild
Frank Holcomb
Henry Wild
Thanks for support during our bereavement
We express sincere gratitude to friends and neighbors for their kindness during our loss. Thanks for spiritual and floral offerings from Mrs Winzsit red ign and family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winzsit Red
Ign
Decoration Exercises Highlight Memorial Day Observance
Large turnout under sunny skies as cemetery grounds and new monuments receive attention. Veterans march with students from the school, and Pres. Warriner of Central Normal delivers a war history focused address urging peace and opposing universal military training. Officers for next year: Chairman J. F. Tatman, Secretary James Clute, Treasurer Herman Lenge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Davis
Tatman
Pres. Warriner
Central Normal
Lookout Mountain
Hooker
Grant
Missionary Ridge
Chateau Thierry
Paris
Warriner
Reiser
Black
Aisiger
Stone
J. F. Tatman
James Clute
Herman Lenge
Prof Harvey H Lowrey to Leave Central Normal for Ann Arbor Post
Prof Harvey H Lowrey longtime secretary at Central Normal will depart at the end of the school year. He moves to Ann Arbor to become an assistant instructor and pursue advanced work at the University of Michigan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harvey H. Lowrey
The
Central Normal
Tha ¢Ose
Ann Arbor
Little Tobacco Drain Easement Rights Case Note
The Little Tobacco Drain is described as a drainage easement across private land not a fishing stream. A landowner whose property sits on both sides may erect a fence along the drain so long as it does not obstruct water flow. trespassers or vandals injuring the fence are liable for damages.
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Pres. Littlefield
Board of Education
Fannie Reed
Littlefield
wWers
Parker House
Lee
Farm Bureau County
Circuit Court
Lloyd S. Gallen
State Food&Drug
Wiggins-Sanborn
Winterfield
Mr. Pleasant
Derby and
Cau
Prof
Lowrey
Adv
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