Clare Businesses Close Saturday for July Fourth Holiday
Nearly forty Clare businesses will close all day Saturday July 4 to aid holiday shopping. Many will stay open Friday evening July 3 and The Sentinel will publish Thursday morning July 3 with weekly specials. Listed closures include A P Tea Co grocery, Kroger, Clare Hardware, Mitchell Furniture, and several others.
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Clare
Sentinel
Wm. Lange
Clare Sentinel
N. L. Tibbits
Martin & Upton
A. & P. Tea Co
Gamble
Johnson’s
Mitchell Furniture Co
A. B. Wilkinson
Farmers Independent Prod
Samborn Produce Co
Mance Meat Market
G. O. Whiteside
L. H. Thompson
J. J. Hanley
Ernest
Beale Ramey & Feighner
Arden Walters
L. W. Jackson
Grill & White
Clare Elegator Co
Johnston Elevator Co
Howard W. Jones
Homer Douglas FF
M. Shumway
Howard Brown
Wm. H. Bicknell & Co
Davys
J. J. Green
E. W. Brown
O. Vandewarker
Gay’s
Clare Hardware & Furniture Co
Harris & Hirt P. F. Creguer
Kroger
Rose Reynolds and Lawrence Finch Married in Flint
Rose Reynolds and Lawrence Finch were united in marriage in Flint on Saturday at 1 30 PM. The couple, both residents of the county, were wedded by Rev Ralph Lindsay. They plan to reside in Flint and were honored with a wedding shower at Harley Bentley’s home in Surrey attended by about 80 relatives and friends.
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Rose BE
Reynolds
Lawrence Finch
Ralph Lindsay
Flint Flint
Louis Gauthier
Clare and
Farwell
Harley Bentley
Surrey
Flint
Young Couple Speak Vows at Congregational Parsonage
Ivan Ray Oden and Miss Genevieve Phoebe Up the Grove united in marriage at the Congregational parsonage on Saturday morning. Rev. Albert Dawe performed the ceremony with Mr. and Mrs. John Penny as witnesses. The couple are widely known and respected by friends who wish them happiness.
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Ivan Ray Oden
Genevieve Phoebe
Albert Dawe
John Penny
Meeting of Clare County Child Health Committee
Greenwood hosts the Clare County Child Health Committee July meeting at Greenwood town hall. The session begins Wednesday July 1 at 8:00 p m with all interested in child health work in Clare County invited to attend.
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Clare County
Greenwood
Greenwood Town Hall
Claré County
Catherine ‘M. McDermott
Nass & Ripenberg Install Additional Machinery in Shop
Nass and Ripenberg Manufacturing Co located three miles north of Clare installed a Portland Edger this week as settlement in a civil suit. The action of assumpsit was brought by Paul M. Nass against Andrew E. Larson in Osceola County. Justice Wilder R. Stevens of Read City oversaw the settlement and Deputy Gordon J. McKenzie aided service of process.
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Nass and Ripenberg Manufacturing Company
Clare
Portland
Assumpsit
Paul M. Nass
Andrew E. Larson
Osceola County
Justice of the Peace
Wilder R. Stevens
Read City
Gordon J. McKenzie
LeRoy
Nass
Lyman Stittsworth
Alexander 5. Wylie
Justice Stevens
Larman Post 10 Holds Special Session for 1937 Officers
Walter H. Larman Post No 128 calls a Monday evening meeting for the annual election of officers. New roles include Commander and other key posts, plus delegates to the State Convention in Lansing and the Tenth District gathering in Clare.
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Walter H. Larman
Legion Rooms
Sargeant
Lansing
State Legion
Clare
Federal Recovery Activities Shown in Clare Exhibit
More than 100 large panel photographs and seven movie reels will be shown in Clare on Friday July 10 illustrating how WPA funds are spent. The exhibit covers school construction, new sanitary systems, road building, CCC forest work, and other construction projects, inviting residents to learn about the recovery program.
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Clare
CCC
Wellman Receives 20 Year Service Button From Consumers Power
C A Wellman, local manager for Consumers Power Co, attended the Fiftieth Annual celebration in Flint with 2,000 employees and families. He received a 20 year gold service button while having served in Clare for 24 years. Notable talks came from Wintel Winkie of New York and Dan Karn of Jackson. A later Alma meeting will award five and ten year buttons to other employees.
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C. A. Wellman
Consumers Power Co
Flint
Wellman
Clare
Messers. Wintel Winkie
New York City
Dan Karn
Jackson
Alma
Michigan centennial celebration planned for Clare county
Committees in Clare and Clare county set July 19 to 22 for Michigan one hundredth anniversary events. Memorial services Sunday July 19 follow a week of pageants, displays, parades, concerts, and sports on grounds near St. Cecilia church and the high school field. The Clare Chamber of Commerce invites residents and visitors to join in the historic observance.
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Clare
Clare County
Michigan
St. Cecilia
Clare Chamber of Commerce
McEwan Street
Saturday Wedding for Bernice Guest and John Ruhs
Miss Bernice Guest of Merritt and John Ruhs of Higgins Lake wed at the Methodist parsonage with Rev. George Stanford officiating. The couple, both employed locally, plan to continue their work and later spend time at a Higgins Lake cottage.
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Sernice Guest
Merritt
John Ruhs
Higgins Lake
George Stanford
Gladys Guest
Gene Farrell
L. H. Thompson
Thompson
Clare County General Hospital
Thompson Brothers of] Co
Mt. Pleasant
Aged War Veteran Lyman Olds Dies at Home Near Farwell
Lyman Edward Olds 64 died at home near Farwell on June 18 1936. Born May 4 1872 in Calhoun County Michigan he served in the U S Army including the Spanish American War. Survived by wife Carrie Phillips Olds sister Mrs G H Weaver niece Mrs Claude Wagner and others. funeral Saturday at Farwell Methodist Church with American Legion honors.
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Lyman Edward Olds
Wiliam HB. Olds
Ursula Kennyon Olds
Calhoun County
Mich
Michigan
Cleveland
Ohio
U. S. Army
Carrie Phillips
Battle Creek
G. H. Weaver
H. E. Weaver
Claude Wagner
Marshall
George VanArman
Methodist
Farwell
Chas. Kleinhardt
American Legion
Surrey Cemetery
Weekend Holiday Stores Close Urged by Committee
A committee asks merchants to close shops for a July 4th weekend and urges full cooperation with column ads. Signers’ names appear in another column as the paper plans an earlier post office mailing on Thursday morning.
Henry Canfield Weds Detroit Girl in June Ceremony
J Henry Canfield married Miss Marie Ann Meharg in Detroit on Thursday June 18. The bride wore white silk lace and gardenia corsage with sister Aida Pake as attendant. Joseph O Sullivan served as best man. Close family attended a reception at the Garber home before a two week motor trip in northern Michigan.
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J. Henry Canfield
Detroit
Marie Ann Meharg
Aida Pake
Joseph O’sullivan
Willen B. Meharg
Helen ‘Meharg
Angela McDonald
Saittate City
Utan
A. R. Canfield
J.T. Garber
D. W. Canfield
Giles Kavanagh
Garber
Helen Canfield
Michigan
Bible School Closes Tonight With Program At Tent
The Clare Baptist Gospel tent hosts closing program for a successful Bible school term tonight at 7 45 p m. Prizes and Bibles awarded. students showcase memory work. Tent moves to Harrison Fairgrounds next week for a Union Bible conference with 3 00 p m service on Fourth of July featuring speakers from Flint and Detroit.
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Clare Baptist Gospel Tent
Christ
Bible School
Fairgrounds
Harrison
Union Bible
Citizens State Bank urged for bill payments
Consumers and power users are reminded to pay light and power bills at Citizens State Bank for prompt and courteous service.
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Citizens State Bank
Veteran 90 Years Old Receives World War Bonus Bonds
James H. Johnson of Farwell, age 90, received World War bonus bonds after a long career in six wars. He served Civil War in 1865, Spanish American War, Philippine Insurrection, Boxer Rebellion, and Indian wars, plus World War I in the Pacific construction division. Postmistress Jennie Bingham notes his sharp memory and full war record as Rural Carrier Methyan J. Broan delivered the bonds.
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United States
James H. Johnson
Farwell
Michigan
Johnson
Pacific Coast
China
Jennie Bingham
Methyan J. Broan
Merrill Andrews Dies in Lake Incident Near Clare
A 15 year old, Merrill Andrews, drowned Thursday at Perch Lake, Lake township, while raising an anchor. The body was recovered after about an hour in the water and 45 minutes of efforts. Sheriff Bates and the coroner were notified. funeral arrangements had not been set at press time.
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Perch Lake
Clare
Us-10
Merrill Andrews
George Bates
Irwin Andrews
The
Sentinel
Busy Bee Circle Accept Annual Bid to W Oliver
The Busy Bee Circle of Advance Grange, formed 18 months ago to aid the Grange financially, held a dinner at Wesley Oliver's yard serving 31 meals with two visitors. They tied off a wool comforter for Mr Oliver, did other tasks, and earned over $9 while inviting a return visit next year.
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Busy Bee
Advance Grange
Grange
Wesley Oliver
Oliver
Bruce Williams
Mr. Oliver
Albert Bunten
Grangers
Legion Convention Promises Colorful Parade in Lansing
The American Legion state convention in Lansing will feature a parade several miles long on August 16 17 and 18 with prizes totaling 100 75 50 and 25 for floats designed in historical patriotic or military style. Posts across the state are already showing strong interest aiming for the longest most colorful procession yet.
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American Legion
Lansing
Convention Corporation
Legion Post
Pretty ceremony unites couple in church wedding
Miss Pauline Stuermer of Greenwood and Laverne Miner of Flint were married at the First Nazarene Church in Flint on Saturday June 20 at 1 30 pm. The ceremony featured flower petals, a wedding march, and the Rev Paul Coleman officiating. The couple will reside at 960 Saginaw Street Flint with Miner employed at a meat shop and Mrs Miner in the Fisher Body sewing department. The newlyweds hosted a reception for about 30 relatives and friends and left for a weekend trip after the shower events by church and business associates.
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First Nazarene Church
Flint
Michigan
Pauline Stuermer
Herman Stuermer
Greenwood
Laverne Miner
Claud Alshofer
Viola Kalbfleisch
Kalbfleisch
Paul Coleman
Mr. Miner
Miner
Fisher Body
Saginaw St. Flint
Mich
ElevenYearOld Tops Stock Judging At Gladwin Sale
Gordon Kleiner, only eleven, tied for third in the cattle judging contest at the Gladwin stock sale. The Eagle notes his achievement reflects the value of 4 H club work and honors farm youth excelling among state stockmen.
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Eagle News
Gordon Kleiner
Gladwin
Gordon
Centennial Committee Seeks Merchant Contributions
The Centennial Committee on Publicity and Finance will canvass all merchants starting Monday to solicit contributions to the Centennial Celebration Fund. Merchants may give as freely as possible, supporting a campaign viewed as valuable advertising for our city and county.
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Pub Licity and Finance
Freshman College Closes After June Picnic at Budd Lake
The Freshman College sponsored by the WPA and operated with Central State Teachers College closed Friday June 19 after final exams June 16 to 18. Students received credits transferable to other institutions. Courses included English history political science journalism shorthand accounting and typing.
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Glare
Budd Lake
Harrison
Ava Kaul
Hrma Kinsman
Leéolia Kitchen
Austin Knapp
Dorothy Irwin
Marguerite Lower
Jean McMillen
Beth Schaaf
Mildred Smith
WPA
Central State Teachers’ College
Fresh Man College
Civil Service Rules for Relief Commission Employees
The State Emergency Welfare Relief Commission adopts Civil Service rules effective July 1 1936 for State and County Emergency Relief Commission staff. Existing workers face a qualifying exam and potential staff reductions. new hires require merit-based lists from exams with education experience personality and test scores. A 90 day probation and local-preference policy apply. temporary 60 day appointments possible if no eligible candidates exist. Employees may be laid off or returned to eligible lists as program funds change.
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State Emergency Welfare Relief Commission
Civil Service
State
County Emergency Relief Commission
Shortage of Crude Raises Michigan Prices to $1.42
A crude oil shortage last week lifted Michigan prices to 1.42 per barrel, the highest in over five years. Central Michigan reached the new peak while Ogemaw County crude sold at 1.25. Production averaged just over 30,000 barrels as refineries with a 40,000 barrel capacity faced tighter markets.
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Michigan
Ogemaw County
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Rose Reynolds
Nesses
Larman Post
East Ninth Street
Bernice Guest
Bride
Dr. C. B. Wood’s Hospital
Methodist Church
Henry Canfield
Lake
Lad
Busy Bee Circle
W. Olivers
Legion Convention
Relief Commission
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