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Newspaper
Clare Sentinel
Location
Clare, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Mar 17, 1939
Page
1
Rural communities printed lists of party nominees for the April third election. The slate includes Arthur Township Democratic and Republican tickets with officers such as supervisors clerks treasurers and justices of the peace along with boards of review and constables across Franklin Frost Garfield Grant Hamilton and Hamilton townships.
George Miller, 38, of Marquette, is serving ninety days in Clare County jail after a Justice Court hearing. Miller allegedly had been drinking and was found sleeping on the floor of the Glare post office after breaking in the back door last week. Also detained are Fred Snyder 34 and Janes Randolph 55 of Farwell awaiting investigation after arrest by State Police. Oscar Peterson 69 of Parwell was arrested on disorderliness and held. Walter Hergenrhodey of Lake George is in Clare County jail awaiting investigation after arrest by State Police Saturday evening.
Susan M. Ogilvie Shepard longtime Farwell teacher in Clare County passed away March 7 1939 at age 76 8 months 3 days Born July 4 1862 in Gratiot County she taught in Saginaw and Farwell and other county schools She was a charter member of the Farwell Woman's Club and a member of Lady Maccabees and Royal Neighbor Lodges Survived by husband adopted daughter Mr and Mrs Long two sisters and a nephew Funeral held at Miller Funeral Home and burial in Surrey Cemetery conducted by Rev James Rogers
The Clare Rod and Gun Club holds its annual meeting on Thursday evening March 28 at 7:30 at Jim Clute's Garage. Officers will be elected and other business discussed. Motion pictures show hibernating bears and early photography of boys. conservation and natural beauty topics urged. Special lamp sale and Gift and Flower Shop ad included.
Michigan's farm structure shifted as livestock demand grew. Dairy and meat sectors rely on home grown feed with hay and pasture as the state’s largest field crops comprising about 40 percent of tillable land.
Two constitutional amendments appear on the Biennial Spring Election ballot set for April 3 1939. Amendment No 1 would make primary elections for high court and county judicial offices nonpartisan and require petitions 35 days before the primary with separate ballots for judges. Amendment No 2 would vest powers in Circuit Court Commissioners mirroring justice of the peace duties and allow law creation for appointing persons in counties to hold court with broad judicial authority.
At his home on East Sixth Street the death of James Rogers occurred Thursday evening after a brief illness. No funeral arrangements have been made as we go to press. Ad page notes license plates at Art Damoth Agency.
Reverend J A Rogers and several church school workers will attend the district church school conference at the First Methodist church in Big Rapids on Tuesday March 21. The event features an educational program with Rev Rogers taking part and is sponsored by the District Committee of the Annual Conference Board of Education.
John F Balsley died March 10 1939 in Flint after a week of illness at his daughter Ina Wilthorpe's home. Born June 8 1860 in Warsaw Indiana he lived in Clare Michigan and Arthur Township with Mary Anne Johnston whom he married in 1881. He leaves three sons William John Jess a daughter Grace Myers Ina Ellithorpe and many grandchildren. funeral was at Brown Church with Reverends Kleinhardt and Honderich and burial at Cherry Grove cemetery.
Clare county sportsmen joined Geo White Jack Larman E M Bucholz and Ephrai Briggs to hunt cats near Hatton. After trailing the sassy feline for miles they shot it, adding another hide to their trophies. The trip also yielded remarks on cat hunting as rugged exercise.
Illness among officers and members and absence of desired speakers led to postponement of Clare Chamber of Commerce activities. The regular March meeting is rescheduled to a later date to be announced.
Funeral services for Mrs. Robert Archambault of Vernon Township were held March 10 1939 from her home and Thurston Sons Funeral Home with Rev J A Rogers officiating. Interment followed in Cherry Grove cemetery. She was 72 years old a long time Vernon resident mother of six and wife of Robert Archambault. She is survived by her husband four sons Michael John Robert Jr and Jennings two daughters Althea Bell Hamilton and Kitty L Mitchell twenty six grandchildren and three great grandchildren plus a brother Michael of Los Angeles. Derwin Archambault died in infancy.
The forty fifth annual Michigan State Federation of Women s Clubs convenes March 23 26 at Grand Rapids Civic Auditorium Pantlind Hotel. Key events include advisory board meeting March 23 and board of directors session, with social luncheons banquets and tours led by local chairs Mrs Richards Scrimgeour and Mrs H G Weir. The Detroit based Mrs John F Seifert chairs Federation Foundation luncheon and Mr E H Bowker represents Clare Study Club.
The American Legion hosts a dance at City Hall Auditorium on Thursday March 28. Admission is 26 cents per person.
Governor Fitzgerald passed away last evening from a heart attack after influenza. Weakened by pneumonia five years ago, his condition was complicated and hastened by the earlier illness.
The Michigan State Grange regional conference will be held in the Administration Building Mt Pleasant on Saturday March 18. Counties Isabella Clare Gratiot Saginaw Mecosta Montcalm Midland are included. Officials include Master C H Bramble Lecturer H Jasperse Secretary Maude Lovejoy Home Economics Dora Stockman Juvenile Matron Martha Hale. The program runs 10:00 to 4:15 with lectures, group discussions, lunch, drills and parliamentary practice. The Grange urges at least five representatives per Grange focused on Home Economics and Juvenile Work.
City party conventions at City Hall and ward caucuses nominate mayor, clerk, treasurer, and justice of the peace. Democrats elect a small, harmonious gathering with Omer Parent and Conrad Walker as leaders, while Republicans claim a large turnout with John W. Dunlop and Alex McKinnon as top nominees. Ward slates follow with supervisors, aldermen, and constables chosen, and committees named for each ward.
Mrs Anna Mae Lockwood spoke at the Congregational church last Sunday in Rev Albert Dawe’s absence due to illness. Her talk on Friendship drew praise for her sermon and the church’s support during Lent. Alma Mass will fill the pulpit next Sunday with an as yet unannounced topic.
The Michigan State Highway Department readies for spring break up with bids on nearly a quarter million tons of gravel for patching and routine maintenance. Crews repair patching equipment, recondition center line painting gear, and complete installation of 2600 new roadside picnic tables. Commissioner Murray Van Wagon urges extra caution on gravel roads as frost thaws and conditions may vary.
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