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Newspaper
Clare Sentinel
Location
Clare, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Jun 10, 1921
Page
2
A note from the Sentinel vows strong community support after Feighboer joins as joint owner and manager. The paper reports rising subscribers and advertisers, new mail equipment, more cutting capacity, and plans to expand printing services while avoiding heavy debt. It invites reader suggestions and emphasizes the paper as a community asset.
A university report shows 145 of 5000 Liberal Arts College students were sent home for failures, 215 warned, and 518 probationed after the first semester. Freshmen records reveal only 47 percent clear, eleven with perfect A grades, with high school preparation and health cited as causes and a push toward supervised study and summer make-up work to address failures.
Martial law was imposed as race riots in Tules last week killed around 100 people, including nine whites, and wrecked 19 blocks of the Negro quarter. The unrest began after a Negro was arrested for attacking an orphan white girl and others tried to free him.
Eleven hundred Rotary members from the United States and Canada sail on the steamers Cameronia and Caronia to attend the twelfth annual convention in Liverpool. The group, traveling by sea, represents a major international gathering of Rotary clubs in New York and beyond.
Nia sets sail on June 1 for Liverpool then travels to Edinburgh Scotland for the twelfth annual convention of the International Association of Rotary Clubs from June 13 to 16. It marks the first time the convention is held outside the United States.
Presbyterian general assembly fixes a minimum annual salary of 1800 dollars for ministers in Toronto with a 25 percent increase for aged clergymen. The church at large guarantees the minimum pay. Also mentions a casual anecdote of two people in a drug store and a person clearing dishes after sundaes.
A baby boy named Edmond was born to Mr. and Mrs. Jobo Watkins on a May 33 date. Residents Mrs. Roy EaGrain and family returned to Saginaw June lan after visiting during a family illness. Mrs. Vern Kidd and baby visited from Saginaw, staying with sister Mrs. Leota Haywood before returning home. Mrs. J M Grigwars of Saginaw visited her daughter last week. Several families report illnesses with Mrs. H L Green, Mrs. N Jacobs and baby improving. Chas Badger returned to Lansing after visiting and to oversee a new house on his farm. Chas Alfred and Lieut Peterson with Marcus Oman traveled to Reed City. Funerals for a local soldier returning from France drew many from the area. Edmond Schermerhorn spent time with relatives. Sam Schermerhorn found work in Detroit. Attendees enjoyed the Conger and Santo show and hope for a repeat performance.
Grover Updike and family spent Sunday at O Delling s. Mrs Berry and son Charney and Mrs Burns were at Fri Gey. Theo Gundermans moved to West Freeman on Cross farm. Mrs Cosgrove and Mrs Achard were at O Dellings Thursday. Mr Lyons from North Star visits his cottage here. E Delling and Frank Howie visited Elmer Beards in East Lincoln Sunday. Grange gathering planned at Mr Finches next Saturday. all grangers urged to attend.
Owen Heller and cousins from Ohio visited Stephen Heller last week. Mildred Barron visited her aunt, Mrs Coats, with family. A baby girl arrived June 3 at Noah Merk’s home and Lorin Gals born June 4 at Ora Hale’s home. Wasson family from Clare, Nettie Barber, Eatelle Leitner and others joined neighbors at various homes.
Gunner Broberg was ill last week and Lettie Leitner is recovering in Detroit. Charley’s wife remains with her in Detroit. Bether Ott cares for the home. Several locals attended Sunday school and community events. Ott and family traded property and plan a sale next week. Beebe Lake visits, a sheep shearer, a leg injury, and a sister’s move are noted among residents.
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