Clare Bank Marks 30 Years Of Community Service
The passage recalls the bank's progress from 1909 to 1938 with loans and deposits growth and notes changes in capital and assets. It lists officers and directors including James Bicknell and Derald Mulder and highlights the bank’s impartial service to Clare city and rural districts and optimism for the next thirty years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James
J.stuart Bicknell
Mark Bicknell
Theo. Wallington
A. EB. Mulder
I. EB. Hampton
Clare
Central Michigan
Foster Enters Michigan Memorial Business in Clare
Horace J. Foster of Clare has opened a monument display opposite Cherry Grove Cemetery. He cooperates with Yunker Memorials Inc of Lansing Detroit and Saginaw and promotes Michigan made monuments and direct factory selection trips for local customers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Horace J. Foster
Clare
Cherry Grove
Lansing
Michigan
Yonker Memorials, Inc
Foster
Yunker Memorials, Inc
Birthday party invitation and playful social notes
A 1939 newspaper snippet describes Dr and Mrs Stanley Stealey hosting a birthday supper for Gus with pink lemonade and candles. Guests arrived in playful costumes, wearing ten year old outfits, while Janey Milnes drew caricatures and friends enjoyed lively verses and a merriment-filled evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gus
Monica Domine C wins at several 1938 cattle shows
Monica Domine C from Crapo Farm Swartz Creek Michigan was Grand Champion Hereford Cow at the 1938 Toronto Royal Winter Fair and reserve Grand Champion at Chicago International. She remained undefeated in her class in 1938 and was later acknowledged alongside Mrs Frank Bond Roy Milnes and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monica Domine C
Crapo Farm
Swartz Creek
Michigan
Toronto
When We Strike Oil
A family tell of leasing for oil and the dream of wealth that follows. The narrator recalls poverty while Pa predicts a future of cars, clothes, and carefree nights as oil wealth looms. The verse contrasts hard scrimping with imagined abundance and a vanished fear of debt.
Seed Bin Surveys Aid Michigan Farmers
R E Decker of Michigan State College reports seed bin surveys show limited certified seed for major crops. Michelite beans supply about 5 percent of bean acreage. oats, barley, and corn have 0.5 to 8 percent coverage. He urges broader use of certified seed and notes annual renewal helps maintain purity and disease resistance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michigan
R. E. Decker
Michigan State College
Decker
Seeds Carried by Air Like Tiny Balloons
A fragment describes seeds released from a plant, each tufted with brown seeds that drift on the wind. The seeds travel far, sometimes reaching windows high above ground, where they may found new colonies if conditions allow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nature
Earth
Vaccination Boosts Protection Against Whooping Cough
Dr. L W Sauer developed a vaccine that protected most of 2 453 children aged six months to four years in a community, while 1 736 unvaccinated children developed whooping cough. The report urges vaccination for young children before spring outbreaks, notes possible mild skin reactions, and explains diagnostic methods.
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L. W. Sauer
Michigan fertilizer survey shows 132702 tons used in 1938
Michigan State College soils department finds farmers used 132702 tons of plant foods in 1938. The study tracks mixes, with 55 two or more elements sold that year, up from 64 in 1937, and notes rising use of fertilizers containing 20 percent or more plant food, led by the 2-12-6 mix with 61143 tons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michigan
Soils Department
Michigan State College
Those Tastin Pies and Winter Kitchen Memories
A nostalgic verse recalls corn shocks pumpkins and pies from a cozy kitchen. Grace Balsley Myers of Columbus Ohio signs a memory of family meals with woodsmell fire bread butter and quilts while pa reads the evening paper.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mertiary
Aiyine
Grace Balsley Myers
Columbus, Ohio
Local residents visit and travel notes from Rosebush area
Mx and Mrs Frank Beaversdorf of New Haven visited Thursday evening with friends. Lester niames and Mr and Mrs L H Moon spent the weekend in Detroit and Flint. Miss Virginia Paisley becomes new assistant in the telephone office. The Clark sisters from Saskatchewan left for Shouville Quebec after church meetings at the Standard Church. Mrs George Burry of Beaverton cares for her aunt Adah Terry. Timery Wood of Gilmore Township called at the Beacon Hotel. Albert Campbell of Michigan State College spent the weekend at home. Rev G W Malm went to Flint on business. William M Harvey, former postmaster, is ill in Denver Township. Ina Dunit came from Detroit for a few days at her parents home. Local Chamber of Commerce meeting at the Beacon Hotel drew many business men and farmers with a talk by County Agricultural Agent. JOE FIRST of Ionia and family visited. James Radey Jr started work with Socony Vacuum Oil in Dorr. Charles Hmery and Robert Hunter visited Beacon. they attended a banquet at Central State Teachers College Cafeteria. J Gordon Armstrong and spouse rented apartments in the Johns tou n s house.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Beaversdorf
New Haven
A. F W
Minnie Wager
Lester
L. H. Moon
Detroit
Edward’ Neff
Flint
Lexington
Virginia Paisley
Whiteville
Hthel
Myrtle Clark
Saskatchewan
Canada
Standard Church
Shouville
Quebec
George Burry
Beaverton
Adah Terry
Timery Wood
Gilmore Township
Beacon Hotel
Albert Campbell
Michigan State College
Hast Lansing
G.W. Malm
William M. Harvey
Denver Township
Ina Dunit
Speni
Wm. M. Harvey
Chamber of Commerce
Businness - Men
Rosebush
Wakesfield
Joe First
Ionia
Stelly
Emery
James Radey Jr
Dorr
Michigan
Socony-Vacuum Oil Company
Charles Hmery
Mt. Pleasant
Beacon
Robert Hunter
Central State Teachers College
J. Gordon Armstrong
Johnstons
Isabella County to Seek County Wide Bangs Disease Test
Isabella County Board of Supervisors votes to refer a referendum to residents on requesting the State Commissioner of Agriculture to conduct a county wide test for Bangs Disease in cattle over six months. The move follows Public Act 319 of 1937 and a January 1939 resolution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michigan
Board of Supervisors
State Commissioner of Agriculture
Isabella County Board of Supervisors
Isabella County
Card of Thanks for Darnell and Lloyd families
Card from Mr and Mrs Rex Lloyd and relatives thanking friends neighbors and flowers sent after the death of their beloved son brother and husband. The message honors the loss and the support received from the community and family remarks.
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Darnell
Rex Lloyd
Republican Caucus to Nominate Township Officers
Notice for Ver non township in Isabella County Michigan states a Republican Caucus on March 4 1939 at 2:00 PM to nominate candidates for township offices for the spring election April 3 1939 and handle other lawful business. Dated February 21 1939. By order of the township committee.
Sheridan Township Republican Caucus Notice
Notice is hereby given that the Sheridan Township Republican caucus will be held Wednesday March 8 1939 at 2 00 oclock in the afternoon at the Sheridan town hall for the purpose of placing in nomination the township officers to be voted on at the spring election April 3 1939 and transacting any other business properly coming before said caucus.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sheridan Township
Sheridan Town Hall
Union
Vernon Township
Vernon Township Union Caucus Nomination Meeting
The Union Caucus for Vernon Township will meet at the town hall on Monday March 13 1939 at 2 00 PM to nominate candidates for the spring election on April 3 and to transact other proper business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
UNION
Vernon Township
Sheridan Democratic Caucus Notice
The Sheridan Democratic caucus will be held at the town hall Tuesday evening March 7 at 8 oclock to nominate township officers for the spring election on Monday April 3 1989 and to transact other business as may come before the caucus.
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Sheridan
Town Hall
Wanted Experienced Girl for General Housework
Classified note seeking an experienced girl to handle general housework and family meals for a three person household. Must be able to manage cooking responsibilities. Good pay for the right person. Address Clare Sentinel Box 40.
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Clare Sentinel
Electrical Work Offer After Contractor License
An ad announces readiness to perform all electrical work at reasonable prices with free estimates. Contact Phoné Bar well 47-F3 and abt Harry Schiug for service in the area.
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Barwell
Isabella Pomona Grange Meeting Invite and Lunch
Isabella Pomona Grange will meet Wednesday evening March 8 with Vernon Grange. Clare Pomona members invited. All attend to help with the Lecture Hour. Pot luck lunch will be served. Nellie B. White, Sec’y.
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Isabella Pomona
Vernon Grange
Clare Pomona
Nellie B. White
Sec’y
Appreciation for Kindness and Get Well Wishes
Mr and Mrs William Garchow and Forrest express sincere thanks to friends for prayers flowers plants cards candy fruit and other tokens of get well wishes and kindness extended to those at home during illness.
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Leah
Wm. Garchow
Forrest
Appreciation for Quilts and Help from Hinkleville Friends
Thanks are offered to Mrs. Touroo and the Helping Hand Society of Hinkleville for a quilt donated to the Children's Home. Gratitude is extended to Reverend and Mrs. Telder Miss Florence Ryan Miss Alice Pheel and the Methodist societies and friends for their generosity toward the children Mrs. O W Nash Matron.
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Touroo
Helping Hand Society of
Hinkleville
Telder
Florence Ryan
Alice Pheel
Methodist Societies
O,w, Nash
In Memoriam Joseph P Howell March 1938
In loving memory of my dear husband Joseph P Howell who passed away one year ago March 6 1938 I mourn him in silence No eyes can see me weep But many a silent tear is shed While others are asleep His wife Regina Howell
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Joseph P.howell
Regina Howell
Community Hospital thanks from Dale Burgess note
Dale Burgess thanks the Gilmore Church Boy Scouts Rebekahs Townsend club orchestra teachers Junior class of Farewell and all who sent gifts or cards during his illness at Community Hospital Mt Pleasant. He expresses gratitude to everyone.
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Gilmore Church
Scouts
Rebekahs
Townsend Club
Community Hospital
Mt. Pleasant
Dale Burgess
In loving memory of our husband and father J. EB Sparbel
In loving memory of our husband and father J. EB Sparbel who died March 3 1937. Mrs J HB Sparbel and family advertise butchering cattle and meat market services with a local butcher shop named Young Feighner Meat Market.
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Mra
J. HB
Sparbel
Leather and Fabric Toga for Spring Ensemble
Fashion note highlights a leather and fabric toga style for spring outfits. Shop offers gift items and flowery accents to complement the seasonal look.
Community clubs and meetings listed for Clare area
Notices outline regular gatherings in Clare including the Clare Common Council meetings on the first and third Mondays, Clare Chamber of Commerce third Tuesday, Order of the Eastern Star first Thursdays, American Legion fourth Mondays, Sparbel Post meetings Wednesdays, Masonic Lodge second Tuesdays, Kings Daughters events on March 9 and 16, Clare Kiwanis at Hotel Doherty Wednesdays at 6 30, American Legion Auxiliary first and third Mondays, and Grant Township Farmers Union local 148 meetings first and third Wednesdays.
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Clare Chamber of Commerce
Auctions Announced for Clare and Cornwell Areas
Francis Reed will offer at public auction at his farm near Clare a list of livestock and implements on Saturday March 4. Virgil Newman will auction at his farm near Cornwell Cattle Ranch a similar sale on Thursday March 16. Details appear in next week's Sentinel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Francis. Reed
Clare
Sentinel
Virgil Newman
Cornwell Cattle Ranch
Poultrymen Urged to Start Right with Town Line Chicks
U.S. approved baby chicks promoted as aristocrats of the poultry yard. Ad highlights See. O. W. Nash on East US-10 opposite D-X gas station in Claré. Classified Jiner Tor RESULTS suggested.
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U.S
Poultry Yard
O. W. Nash
Us-10
D-X Gas Station
Claré
Also Mentioned on This Page
H. J. Foster
Monument Business
Mrs. Stanley Stealey
Stanley Stealy
Janey Milnés
Frank Bond
Roy Milnes
Harold” ‘Parmin
Crawford Avalanche
Gralying
Mesdames
Jas, Rogers
Stes
Clifton A, Youngman
B. V. Thiehoff
M. D
Clifford ‘Darnell
Dbrrossom
THE
Citizens State Bank
the Peoples Bank
Vernon
Sheridan Democratic Caucus
Harry Schiug
Isabella Pomona Grange
Memoriam
Clare Common Council
Order of the Eastern Star
American Legion
J. H. Sparbel
Masonic Lodge
Paxton
Fred Loomis
Clare Kiwanis Club
American Legion Auxiliary
Legion Rooms
Grant Township Local No. 148
Farmers Union
Try
Jiner Tor
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