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Newspaper
Clare Sentinel
Location
Clare, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Mar 09, 1934
Page
1
Michigan lawmakers reduce the license tax from 85 to 55 cents per hundredweight, a roughly 36 percent cut. The change lowers costs for most cars, with a 2500 pound vehicle now paying 8.75 dollars versus 13.75 previously. Half-year stickers may be sold and refunds for prior buyers discussed but not set.
The Michigan Society for Crippled Children with the International Society launches a two week Easter White Cross Seals campaign selling seals at one penny each. County committees will spread awareness of care, treatment, education, and prevention while inviting judges, teachers, clubs, and scouts to participate.
The Sentinel reports the opening of a Gamble store agency in the Dunlop block on West 8th Street. Beltinck Brothers will run the shop offering staple goods including auto accessories radios electrical appliances and small hardware. The public is invited to visit and inspect the stock. Also notes meat specials at Jack Ains Saturday Hamburger steak 6¢ per pound.
Mrs Bora C Winters aged 70 years died at her Farwell home Monday night from burns after clothing caught fire from a small heating stove. Stepchildren attempted to douse the flames then called for help, leaving Burns on their bodies. She was long a resident of Farwell and vicinity and known as Mrs Coffell, later Mrs John Tiedeman. Services were held at the Church of God with Rev Mary House officiating and burial at Surrey Cemetery.
A Wednesday afternoon and evening exhibition at the Congregational parsonage showcased antique artifacts from remote regions, including a Mayflower goblet once owned by Pricilla and John Alden now held by Mrs. Ed. Hawkins. Quilts, many over a century old, drew praise and awards. Tea greeted visitors, and locals urged a museum for Clare.
Relatives report the death of Mrs A M Kerby of North Augusta South Carolina on February 27 born Hester Cynthia Court November 2 1878 in Farmington Oakland County She married A M Kerby in 1898 and lived in Detroit Clare County before moving to North Augusta 13 years ago She was a member of North Augusta Baptist Church She leaves husband two sons M D Kerby and Howard three daughters and other relatives
Alex T. Matthews of Grant died suddenly at the Miser home in Dover after a day trip to Vernon township. A prayer service was held at the Emerson home and a Dover Tabernacle service followed, with burial at Cherry Grove. Born April 6, 1884, in Lynn, St. Clair county, he was 49 years, 11 months, 2 days old. Surviving sister Frances Reynolds and nephew George Stone.
Thelma Koch, a Clare sophomore, won first in Declamations with Acres of Diamonds by Russell H. Conwell at the annual High School speech contest. Hazel Stottlemeyer placed first in oratory, with Marion White second in Declamations and Mary Baxter and Hazel Stottlemeyer as the two orators. The event drew 21 Declamations entrants and will send Thelma to the Subdistrict contest in April.
The Chamber of Commerce regular meeting scheduled for March 12 is postponed to March 19. The change favors the Republican city convention and caucuses that evening. Members are asked to note the date shift.
A poultry meeting is set at Clare Hatchery on Wednesday evening March 14 at 8 o clock. John Schiens of Alma will preside and discuss baby chicks brooding and feeding. Mr Mayer extends an urgent invitation to all interested in poultry raising to attend.
An old classified style ad promotes purchasing two 1934 Standard Chevrolet Coaches delivered with tax paid. The offer highlights complete models and local seller details referenced as SHOT and Claire Chevrolet Sales in Clare.
The Smock well in section 26 yields 1200 barrels daily as the first strong producer in the area. Mammoth Petroleum spadded on No.1 in section 28 while Brooks No.1 in section 14 faces cave-ins and deeper rimming after casing removal. Well No.2 is located near Walsh estate in section 15 as planned. Duncan No.1 drills past 2365 feet. Wilds No.1 resumes near section 21 at 3810 feet.
Colin C McDonald a former Clare resident was struck and killed by a train near his Flint home on Saturday March 3 his funeral was held in Flint on Tuesday March 6 He would have turned 71 the McDonald family lived in Clare for 12 years and he moved to Flint in 1916 to work for Chevrolet Surviving are his widow two daughters a son and eight grandchildren all of Flint
Carpenters and decorators are busy this week remodeling the Morgan grocery interior. The rear partition will be moved back expanding the store nearly double in size. New shelves will be installed and stock will be reorganized. Mr. Morgan plans to buy merchandise in larger quantities to offer lower prices.
Clare county corn and hog producers are urged to sign preliminaries and contracts at Gibson led meetings. State HQ fixes March 16 as final deadline. Sign-up stations listed in Hamilton township Harrison Har rison Clare and Farwell with times and locations.
Irwin Schlegel of the C. and E. Oil Co. arrives with a 58 inch wildcat weighing 38.12 pounds killed after a fifteen mile chase. James Catron shot it as it climbed a ninety foot pine. the beast guarded two dogs before succumbing. The animal had been killing sheep nearby and is now on display at Jackson's Market.
A local columnist urges farmers and townsfolk to support dairy production and related commodities. He emphasizes milk as the base of foods like cream and butter, praises the farmer’s factory, and recalls childhood lessons about cows and feeding. Continued on Page Tony.
National Reemployment Service issues notice due to shifts in industrial employment. Unemployed individuals must re register if previously listed before January 1 1934 or renew if since that date. Respond by March 30 1934 or be removed from active files. Clare city Grant Sheridan Surrey townships listed. J H Thompson Mer.
Juniors present a class comedy next Wednesday evening titled Are You A Mason. Tickets are on sale at Anderson's Drug Store with reservations for March 12 13 or 14. The play features Amos Bloodgood in a romping plot of fraternal intrigue family surprises and plenty of laughs.
Members and families of the Olive Branch Willing workers met Wednesday for an all day meeting at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Ott. A delicious noon dinner honored with cherry pie followed, and several comforters were completed and tied for fire victims. Vera Oradit presided as roll call saw fourteen members, with secretary Vésta Lower giving a general report. Plans were discussed and a next meeting set for Mac Hartman’s home.
Allen R Graham, Receiver for The Clare County Savings Bank, says dividend No. 2 will be available March 14 1934. Call at the bank or mail your certificate for endorsement to receive the dividend check. Subsequent dividends to follow as funds allow a 5 percent rate. Total liabilities listed at 784,977.39 with assets including bank building, real estate, notes, mortgages, bonds, cash, and other assets totaling about 1.0 million. The earnings since clombing date exceed expenses by 12,607.88. The receiver invites cooperation from interested parties.
Michigan wheat farmers who did not sign last year can now qualify to reduce acreage and receive all benefit payments except the fall payment. Rules hinge on federal reductions with inspections by local men to verify proper acreage cuts before final payments.
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