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Newspaper
Clare Sentinel
Location
Clare, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Jun 25, 1937
Page
6
James Pitta, Laven Perry, Guy Perry and Willey Graham visited the H. A. Perry home. Olen Teachout of Farwell supervised the mnvi Bible school that began June 21. Children’s Day exercises will be held at Gilmore Church on Sunday June 27 with each class contributing a part to the program.
Mr. and Mrs. William Russell and family hosted relatives from California last week. Mr. and Mrs. Beh Ayle and two girls visited with his mother. Me and Mrs. Ira Hichhorn and family went to Indiana Thursday due to her father's illness. Mr. and Mrs. Herold Smith and daughter visited his parents, Charlie Smith. Betty Lamphere spent Sunday with Arlene and Emma Robinette.
Gilmore Church of Christ announces 10:00 a. m. worship followed by communion 11:00 a. m. Bible school and 8:90 p. m. Christian Endeavor all are invited. Ed Gamble and Mrs Pluma Gra tham visited the W. R. Jar aman home. Mr and Mrs David Wilson hosted weekend company Mrs Milton Strong and Norman from Pontiac. Arthur McIntire and David May horner traveled to West Branch for furniture. Lewis Cook traveled to Lansing on Saturday business.
The June 18 Penny Supper hosted by Brush College Ladies Aid drew good attendance. The Kitchen Cabinet Orchestra performed under Miss Josie Newman, with child performer Dolph Hefler contributing, and $15 was raised. Local residents Earl Gilmore and family visited Michigan, while many others traveled for reunions and family events.
Mrs. Fird Price and family of Mr. Pleasant spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Chit Price. Laha and Mildred went home with them for a week. Harrold Horton and family and father Bert Horton moved from Gladwin to their farm for the summer. Miss Gurnith Manwaring stays with Beatrice Price while her parents are in Flint. Mrs. Randolph Switzer visits from Hastings.
COLONVILLE and nearby towns host a string of visits and gatherings. George Thompson and family join Mrs. Ruby Thompson in Omaha acquaintances. Floran Pudway and Tom Bradley celebrate weddings with families. multiple travelers from Saginaw Flint Clare and Rosebush converge on local homes. Miss Inez Lehman returns from Hurley Hospital. Hugh McLachlan turns 88 with a Rosebush party.
Local notes detail visiting relatives in Flint Farwell and Clare weddings and honeymoons in Maumee Ohio new residents moving into houses on Owen Witt Herschel Reiss installing telephone and hosting family gatherings. Farmers report good hay crop prospects from plentiful rains and fewer cutworms porcupines invade gardens as Orley Rogers travels south.
A familiar thief in the dock begs for a one-week adjournment claiming his lawyer is ill. The magistrate notes two officers caught him with his hand in a gentleman's pocket and presses the prisoner for a defense.
A father notes students gamble while his son jokes that nearly every student spends much time at the movies. The dialogue highlights attitudes toward leisure and youth behavior.
A foreman short handed at work asks a tramp for tasks. The tramp offers humor by saying he could fry bacon on a shovel if one is available, in a light exchange reported in the Sun News Pictorial.
Mrs. Torkins muses on market visits and nature's provisions for comfort. She contrasts egg shells with oyster shells, remarking on the ease of shell removal versus the difficulty of opening an oyster.
Mr Dustin Stax asks if Cayenne believes Washington had social advantages. Cayenne agrees he did, noting Washington’s era gave him focus on national welfare rather than personal golf scores. The remark links social status to political effectiveness in a historical context.
A color chart passage depicts a mistress instructing Mary to use a thermometer to test bath water for a baby. Mary replies she can tell by touch, claiming the baby reddens when too hot and blue when too cold, illustrating anecdotal knowledge.
Two gangsters escort a rival gang member across a lonely field on a rainy night. The doomed captive complains about walking in the rain as the escorts grumble about the return trip.
Senator Sorg hum reflects that his entry into politics felt forced, preferring private practice where a lawyer controls a client over public service where the public dictates and pays little. The remark frames the tension between elected duty and professional autonomy.
In the swimming bath Expert Young Brown admires Jones and praises his swimming. Barrie Examiner notes the exchange with a boast that he can swim on his back.
Two city workers on a curb recall their late comrade Bill as they chat about his character saying he was a good sweeper yet somewhat weak around the lamp posts. The Office Manager.
Harrison Michigan February 11 1937 Clare County Board of Supervisors convened at the Court House with 21 members present. Resolutions included a $3500 appropriation for court house completion and a $10000 loan to the Clare County Road Commission. A dog warden appointment was tabled. Public notice ordered for probate hearing July 12 1937 for Daphne B Stephison minor estate.
Sealed proposals from prequalified contractors will be received at the Roosevelt Hotel Lansing until 10:00 A M on June 30 1937 for improving 4 774 miles of road in Garfield and Surrey Townships Clare County Michigan The project F 18 16 C 9 F A 183 G 3 calls for 20 foot concrete pavement with grading drainage and surfacing Plans and specs available from the State Highway Department offices a $6000 certified check must accompany each bid The right to reject any or all proposals is reserved Dated June 15 1937 Lansing Michigan Murray D Van Wagoner State Highway Commissioner
In Ann Arbor Michigan Professor Axel Marin notes movie mood raises moisture output from viewers. A dull film at 1000 viewers adds about 100 pounds per hour to the ventilation load while a crime thriller with a machine gun battle can raise it to 150 pounds per hour.
Mrs Alta Moore sues for 10000 dollars after being ejected from a local sports stadium over her red fingernails described as slaughterhouse nails. The case now centers on what nail color or style justifies removal from a public venue.
Hawaiian sugar planters offer payments to boys to attend school. The program aims to boost attendance and literacy by providing financial incentives to students. Local officials support the initiative as a practical education aid.
Court in Harrison sets July 12 1937 hearing for Francis M Baker to obtain license to sell estate real estate. Notice to interested parties by weekly Clare Sentinel publication for three weeks prior. Judge Estella White Register of Probate presides.
Purchaser announces sale of described lands for unpaid taxes under Act 270 of 1909. Redeem within six months by paying the deeded purchase sums plus fees. failure to redeem will lead to possession proceedings. Lands in Clare County described as Lots 4 and 5, section 16, township 20N, range 5W, totaling about 78 acres. tax amounts for years 1925 1926 1927 1928 1929 and redemption total $198.52 plus sheriff fees. Parties include Jackson Michigan address and Hydro Land Company.
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