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Newspaper

Clare Sentinel

Location

Clare, Michigan, United States of America

Date

Mar 19, 1937

Page

15

Safety council cites 100000 deaths from accidents in 1935

The American public bore 100000 deaths from accidents in 1935 per the National Safety Council 1986 edition of Accident acts. It details non fatal injuries totaling 9,340,000 and an economic bill of 3450000000 dollars. Automobiles account for the largest death toll at 37000 in 1985 with 105000 permanently disabled and 1180000 temporarily disabled in motor vehicle incidents.

Chicago Tegtional Safety Council Council United States Fas

Clare Good Literature Club News and Spring Style Show

The Clare Good Literature Club met at Mrs. W. F. McKnight's home on March 16 with Estella Holden as chairwoman. Two new members, Mrs. Kenneth Hendrie and Mrs. Leo Joslin, were welcomed. A spring style show featured Miss Ulery and Miss Anna Mae Smalley on piano, with Mrs. William Bicknell presenting chic outfits and a plan to collaborate with the Teachers club for Saturday children's entertainment. The next meeting is April 6 at Mrs. Harter’s house, featuring Miss Hester Staff’s Vienna stay talk.

W. F. McKnight Clare Good Literature Club Estella Holden Foell McKnight Teachers Club Kenneth Hendrie Leo Joslin Eauh Ulery William Bicknell Anna Mae Smalley Harter

Guild Holds Pot Luck Dinner At Joyner Home

The Congregational church Guild met Wednesday at Mrs. Horace Joyner’s home with a large crowd for a bountiful pot luck dinner. After business a St Patrick's program featured group stunts and stories. Hostess Joyner celebrated a birthday and the group will meet again in two weeks with Mrs. A B Wylie.

Guild Congregational Church Horace Joyner A. B. Wylie

Birthday anniversaries celebrated at Shaeffer home

Mrs Harold Schaeffer and Mrs Harl Ruby hosted a surprise party at the Shaeffer home for the birthday anniversaries of Mrs Julius Schaeffer and grandson Kenneth. Guests included Mrs Caroline Schug and multiple Shaeffer families. Lowell Schaeffer announced their January first marriage and plans to begin housekeeping in Gaylord on April first.

Harold Schaeffer Harl Ruby Julius Schaeffer Kenneth Caroline Schug Wm. Vorst Sally Ann Lowell Lowell Schaeffer Gaylord

Card of Thanks Expressing Gratitude for Kindness

A small card thanks friends and neighbors for kindness and flowers during bereavement. Signed by Mrs. L. D. Presley and Curtiss.

Curtiss

Appreciation Note From Clara Residents

The Gibbs family thanks Clara residents for support at both Democratic and Republican city conventions. They express gratitude and reflect on the consideration shown by the community.

Clara Thea Democratic Republic Brace’ Gibbs

Larman Post and Auxiliary Plan Spring Events in Clare

Walter H Larman Post 128 and its Auxiliary met in Clare Community Building. A unit plaque for conservation support was presented. The Auxiliary funded the Drum and Bugle Corps and planned a party before spring elections. The Post discussed winter sports and a March 29 dance to raise corps funds. John W Dunlop chairs the dance committee.

Walter H. Larman American Legion Clare Forest Service Civilian Conservation Corps American Legion Auxiliary Post Clara Bay City John W. Dunlop Drum and Bugle Corps

Soil Fertility Talks Planned by Michigan State College Expert

Two meetings on soil conservation and fertility are set for March 26 at Harrison Court House at 10 00 a m and Sheridan Townhall at 2 00 p m. Paul Rood Extension Specialist in soils at Michigan State College will discuss maintaining farm fertility and how to best use the federal agricultural conservation program.

Harrison Court House Sheridan Townhall Harrison Withl Sheridan Paul Rood Michigan State College Rood

Two Justices of the Supreme Court Seek Reelection

The article urges citizens to support two sitting justices, Louis H. Fead and Walter H. North, as they seek re-election this spring. Each has served nearly ten years on the Supreme Court and is praised for qualification and service, with a call to cross party lines to back capable judges.

Michigan Supreme Court Louis H. Fead Walter H. North

Oil News Vernon Drillers Report Depths in North and South Section 5

Oil notes report the McKinnon well on the north side of section 5 has corrected its plunge and is drilling downward below 1150 feet after filling a hole with cobble and gravel. Chartier Currie No 2 on the south side of section 5 is drilling below 980 feet. Wicklund's Durnin No 6 on west section 23 and Wise Drillers Jack Murphy No 1 on east section 6 are drilling at 3500 and below 960 feet respectively.

Section

Mrs. Isabell Little Dies at Home in Vernon

Mrs Isabell Little age 69 died Friday March 12 at her Vernon township home. Burial Monday at St Henrys church with Rev Fr Tomaszewski officiating, burial in St Henrys cemetery Mt Pleasant beside her husband. She leaves two daughters and seven sons including Belle Brondheim Hid Little Joseph Murphy Burt Henry John Little Gus Little Harle and Ernest Little.

Isabell Little Vernon Township St. Henry's Church Tomaszewski St. Henry’s Cemetery Mt. Pleasant

Clare Road Project Approved by Boards in Lansing

State highway committee of the administrative board on Tuesday approved 4.7 miles of grading on US 10 westward from Lake in Clare County. The action was announced at Lansing on Wednesday during the Tuesday meeting.

Lansing

Mrs. James Thurlow Celebrates 72nd Birthday at Farm Home

Friends and relatives gathered at Mrs. James Thurlow’s farm home five and four tenths miles north of Gladwin to honor her seventy second birthday with a pot luck dinner. Henry Flach, aged eighty seven, was among the guests. Out of state attendees included Harland Thurlow and wife of Sand Point Idaho. Thurlow’s husband marked his fifty fifth birthday on March nineteen as another family member joined the celebration.

James Thurlow Gladwin Henry Flach Thurlow Harland Sand Point Idaho Walter Pifer Morris and Harold

Gladwin County Horse Auction Seeks Entries

Entries are invited for the Second Annual Horse Sale sponsored by the Gladwin County Horse Breeders Association in Gladwin during the first week in April. The 1950 sale drew over 50 horses and about $9,000 in gross.

Gladwin John Huggett

Reemployment Office Promotes Free Job Service

The National Reemployment Service invites women to call at City Hall Building for help finding housework positions. The service is free and aims to assist applicants in obtaining employment. Cecil F. Howell, Manager.

City Hall National Cecil F. Howell

Clare County Forms Nonpartisan Drive for Highway Commissioner

A Clare County nonpartisan organization formed to support Murry D. Van Wagoner for State Highway Commissioner aims to push the road program. L. H. Thompson named chairman to lead the effort and ensure timely completion of planned improvements.

Clare County Murry D. van Wagoner Clare Co L. H. Thompson

Recreation activities under WPA supervision gain local interest

Under the Recreation project sponsored by the WPA members enjoy linoleum block printing Friendship quilts wool crafts and Crystelene flowers. On March 17 at Mrs. Frank Somers Gilmore they made two bouquets for her daughter Mabel in the hospital. March 18 at Mrs. Robert Wilsons a West Grant Group visit included an all day meeting with a pot luck dinner and continued crafts.

Frank Somers Gilmore Robert Wilson West Grant Mina van Buskirk

Community thank you for support after bereavement

We sincerely thank neighbors and friends for acts of kindness during our recent bereavement. Grateful for flowers and comforting messages from Revs. Telder and Sprague. Special thanks to Mrs. Fred Bader and daughter Norma and Mr. and Mrs. Carl Williams.

Revs. Telder Sprague Fred Bader Norma Carl Williams

Card of Appreciation from St John's Lutheran Church

The St. John's Lutheran Church offers public thanks to the Slare Fire Department for service at Sunday fire. Gratitude extended to organizations lending worship spaces and to numerous other kindnesses from the community. The Pastor Church Board.

St. John’s Lutheran Church Slare Fire Department Pastor Church Board

Clare voters nominate Fred Hudson for Justice of Peace

A City Convention endorsement commends Fred Hudson for Justice of Peace. He pledges to serve the people to the best of his ability and judgment if elected on April 5.

Clare Justice of Peace Fred Hudson

Expression of Gratitude to Kind Friends

The Pringle family thanks all who offered kindness and sympathy during their father’s illness and death. Mrs. U. B. Pringle and family.

Community thanks for kindness after mother's illness

We express gratitude to friends for acts of kindness and sympathy shown during the illness and death of our beloved mother Mrs. Chas. Little. The Children.

Chas. Little

Ward 3 Candidate Thanks Voters for Support

A 1937 message to voters expresses gratitude to the 8rd ward for support at the Republican caucus and hopes for continued backing at the Spring election on April 5. The note cites past services as a basis for trust.

8Rd Ward

Farm Union Pays Tribute to Late District Sec-Treasurer Sparbel

A May tribute from Clare County Farmers expresses heartfelt sympathy for the passing of John Sparbel, longtime district secretary treasurer and friend to many. The letter notes his companionship and leadership and offers condolences to his immediate family.

John Sparbel Clare Gounty Wnidn

Clare Sentinel Readings in Homes of This Community

A fragment indicates Clare Sentinel lines or ergs read in community homes suggesting a local information distribution practice. The text is incomplete but implies dissemination of sentinel materials within the town.

Clare Sentinel

Largest Marble Slab Quarried in Massa Carrara Italy

The Ravaccioné quarry near Massa Carrara has yielded a single marble slab weighing about 1,000,000 tons and totaling 300000 cubic yards. A new method used electric saws instead of dynamite with levers and careful effort to separate the block from the mountain.

Massa Carstata Italy Ravaccioné

Piano for sale on contract near Glare

Upright piano offered for sale with balance of 35 dollars due on contract. Monthly payments arranged. Interested buyers contact Re claim Agent R. F. Pomeroy at 800 Marsac St, Bay City, Michigan 2313.

R. F. Pomeroy Marsac St Bay City Mieh

Chiropractor Dr Nellie G Arnold Opens Office

Dr Nellie G Arnold opens a new chiropractic office at 306 B sth St offering services on Monday Wednesday and Friday. Other days by appointment. Phone 300.

Nellie G Arnold B. Sth St

Easter Flowers II Desires Master Call at Louise's Flower Shop

The note requests Easter flowers for a Master call and specifies Louise's Flower Shop as the location. It is a concise ordering or arrangement inquiry with no additional details.

Louise

Community Club and Lodge Meeting Schedule

Upcoming gatherings include IL 0. C. F. Lodge Fridays at 8 30 p m Rebekah Lodge Tuesdays at 730 Clare Kiwanis Hotel Doherty Wednesdays at 6 30 Grant Township Local No 143 Farmers Union meets 1st and 3rd Wednesdays Eastern Star first Thursdays American Legion and Auxiliary meet first and third Mondays Mason Lodge second Tuesdays each month.

Clare Kiwanis Club Doherty Grant Township Farmers Union Order of the Eastern Star The American Legion and the Legion Auxiliary

Civil Service Exam Open For Clare Fireman Laborer Post

The Clare Post Office announces a civil service examination for a fireman laborer position paying 1260 dollars yearly. Applications are available at the post office and must be filed with the seventh U S Civil Service District in Chicago not later than April 1 1937. For more information, contact the local post office.

Clare U. S. Civil Service District Chicago

Clare Pomona Meets Riverside Grange March 24

The Clare Pomona will meet Riverside Grange Wednesday evening March 24. A pot luck lunch follows. Irma Williams is Pomona Secretary.

Clare Pomona Riverside Grange Irma Williams Pomona

Card Party at Mt. Vernon Grange March 24

The Mt. Vernon Grange hosts a card party on Wednesday night March 24. Everyone is invited to attend.

Mt. Vernon Grange

Clare City Mayor Candidate Seeks Democratic Support

A Clare City candidate, Bate D W Osborn, requests Democratic voters' support at the polls on April 8, citing his past record as qualification for the mayoral race.

Clare Bate

Public Farm Auctions Set for Clare Area Dates

Auction notices list Elmer A Lackie and Joe Paniucki with all day sales near Clare on March 30 and 31 at Mrs Dave Crowley farm in Vernon. John Stough plans an April 1 sale at his Clare area farm with cattle horses and implements, with a farm list to appear in The Sentinel next week.

Elmer A. Lackie Clare On Groves Joe Paniucki Dave Crowley Vernon The Sentinel John Stough Clare

Dunlop Seeks Clare Mayoral Run With City Progress Aim

John W. Dunlop thanks voters of Clare for their caucus support on March 16. He pledges to devote his interests to Clare and its citizens if elected mayor on April 5 to make the city progressive in Central Michigan.

Clare Michigan John W. Dunlop

Ward 1 Supervisor Seeks Support After March Caucus

John D. Hanley thanks voters of the 1st Ward for their backing at the Tuesday caucus held on March 16, pledging to protect taxpayers' neutral interests and reminding constituents of his past efforts in public service.

John D. Hanley

Auction Sale for Frank. Ernest Farm Animals and Implements

An all day sale on Tuesday March 28 at the Gas Station on US 27 near Coleman and Irwins. Items include 9 head of horses 40 head of cattle 50 hogs assorted farming tools and produce. R A Murphy will clerk and Mr McCall will auction.

Frank Ernest Coleman Irwins R. A. Murphy Mr. McCall

Community Sale Near Barryton Draws Crowd Anew

A multi item sale is announced for March 25 at 10 00 am featuring a Farmall tractor and related equipment farm tools cattle and 50 breeding ewes. A second date April 16 offers free lunch at noon eight miles west of Barryton hosted by Dee Waters.

Barryton

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U. S Tokyo Zoo Daitaro Ueno Zoo Tokyo Japan F. W. McKnight Joyner Home Shaeffer Walter H Larman Post M. S.C Adv Clare County Republican Committee Clare Road Project U. K Recreation. News Mrs Farm Union Chiropractic Citizens State Bank Savings and Commercial C. F. Lodge Rebekah Lodge Masonic Lodge Civil Service Examinations Clare City DW. Osborn City OF Dee Waters
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