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Newspaper

Clare Sentinel

Location

Clare, Michigan, United States of America

Date

Mar 20, 1931

Page

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Rural Precincts Nominate Officers for April Election

Rural precincts nominate tickets for April election across Garfield Grant Union Winterfield and Winterfield townships. Candidates appear on Peoples Republican and Progressive lines with posts for supervisor clerk treasurer highway commissioner justice of the peace and boards of review. The Grant grade road question and multiple vacancies are noted.

Sentinel Freeman Lincoln Winterfield Grant Garfield People’s Perl Tryon Maude Somerville Gertrude Scott Glenn Amy Justice of Peace Bert Scott Henry L. Green Board of Review Charles Cook Mathew Scott H. H. Locker C. W. Miller Republican H. A. Dawson Ernest C. Kleiner Henry Fancon Harley Mangle M. P. Sowle Robert Hutchinson Harland Williams Bert Rutter Louis Fancon Ray Strouse S. A. Dawson Ernest Green C. L. Montney Union John Gaffney Edith Burns J. J. Beard r.—Thos. Cook James Sutton S. Harris Thos. Cook Herbert Sutton Clareence Cook Gains Shillinger Progressive Victor F. Finch Maude Harris Orla E H. Adams r.—Oliver Campbell Carl Shinabarger L. A. Presley Kenneth Benchley Curtis Presley Peter MacFddyen Glenn Harris Carol Shinabargen Myron A. Dunkle Pearl M. Kube Lillian Hanson Highway Com Ralph Cowles Oscar W. Kube Delos Dunkle Ona Blain Harvey Wardwell Alfred Abbott Chas. Calkins Garret Silover Derk—David Reed Harry Kress r.—Ona Blain James Wellman Milton A. Bates J. R. _Borst Elmer ‘Kress Ira Hichhorn B. EB. Delling Delmar Thayer Hold Bilman Wm. McComb Sam Gaskill Lorlia Goodrich Claud ‘Dells Claud Finn Peoples Fred Schuett John Dykstra Nealia Cook Juaticd Pélice Abel Dykstra En Sastios of Peace Ain Dykstra

Contract Awarded for Clare Pavement Project

The Clare highway committee approved a contract for a 3.3 mile 20 foot concrete pavement on US-27 south of Harrison at 80 085 dollars. Bartling Dull company of Pontiac won as the lowest bidder among 15. The project raises Clare's paving prospects as spring nears.

Harrison Clare County Bartling-Dull Company Pontiac Clare

Past Matrons Day Observed At Mrs John Nelson Home

About fifty members of Zenobia Chapter OHE S held a pot luck luncheon at Mrs John Nelson s home last week Thursday The past Worthy Matrons of the chapter were guests of honor and were seated with Mrs Nelson at the head Red carnations were presented to the eleven guests of honor A large decorated cake complemented the luncheon and time was spent sewing window draperies for the new hall

Zenobia Chapter John Nelson

Services Held Tuesday for Dan McConnell

Dan McConnell born November 14 1868 in Springfield Ontario Canada died March 7 after being hit by a motorist at age 62. He lived most of his life in Isabella County Michigan with a 1895 marriage to Mary Battle producing eight children. Funeral services were Tuesday March 10 at St Henrys Church with interment in St Henrys Cemetery.

Daniel McConnell Raymond McConnell Mary O'Donnell Springfield Reel County Ontario Canada Michigan Ohio Isabella County Mary Battle Raymond, Jr Helen Maurice Bernard Thomas Alphonsus Leo Mary Louise Joseph James Raymond Vernon C. O’sullivan Frank Battle Mt. Pleasant Joseph Crowley M. Amanda Grand Rapids St. Henry’s Church Fons IV. Mulvey Flannery Greenville J. O'Sullivan Francis Battle John Francis, Edward Dominic McConnell St. Henry’s Cemetery

Ideal Theatre Screenings and Coming Attractions

At the Ideal Theatre this weekend present Richard Arlin in A Rancho Romance and The Indians Are Coming in 38rd Episode. Also Liked are Sun Mon Remote Control with Wm Haines, The Big Pond with Maurice Chevalier and Claudette Colbert, Part Time, Wife, The Big Trail next month, See America First and The Spoilers with Cimmeron among other features.

Richard Arlin Sun.Mon Wm. Haines Big Pond Maurice Chevalier Claudette Colbert Chevalier Thor Edmund Love Min Bill America Cimmeron

J T Brown & Co Gas Station Ad Invites Patrons

The notice from Ralph B. Shull invites old customers and the traveling public to West with St to call for prompt courteous service at the J. T. Brown & Co gas station.

J. T. Brown & Co St. I Ralph B. Shull

Cadillac Club to stage one act play The Color Line

The Sunday Evening Club of Cadillac Congregational church presents a one act play The Color Line at Clare Congregational church Sunday night. The drama explores aspects of modern Chinese life and will be followed by a dramatic Job reading by Rev. Percy V. Dawe of Cadillac.

Cadillac Club Cadillac Congregational Church Clare Congregational China Percy V. Dawe Cadillac Satan Job Dawe Albert Dawe

State ready to assist counties in health unit plans

Michigan plans to form a tri county health unit in Clare Gladwin Arenac with seven full time staff including a health officer nurse sanitary engineer and dentist. The project totals 23300 with 6000 state funded 12800 from the Children’s Fund and 4500 locally raised shared among the three counties.

Michigan Clare Gladwin Arenac County State Board of Health Children’s Fund James Couzens The Sentinel Lansing Arenac Osceola Lake Newaygo Mecosta U. S. Health Service Rockefeller Foundation Couzens

Goodrich Safety Campaign Urges Nationwide Pledge

The B F Goodrich Rubber Co launches an aggressive effort to cut preventable auto accidents. Motorists nationwide will be asked to sign the Silvertown Safety League Pledge and join a plan for safer driving. Local signers and dealer Bob's Garage in McWwan Street publicize the campaign.

B. F. Goodrich Rubber Co United States Silvertown Safety League Bob's South Mc Wwan ‘Street Goodrich Bob

Fourth gasser added to Vernon field last week

The Vernon field broke a long quiet period when the Mce-Guire No.1 well in section 36 yielded two million cubic feet of gas and production rose toward three million. The Gibson-Johnson-Borden project lies south and east of existing producers, marking the fourth natural gas discovery in the Vernon pool. In Clare county’s McKay-Mercier field well No.6 reached Dundee at 3852 feet with pay zone 25 feet away. Parker farm well on section seven, Wisetownship, at 1980 feet and increasing.

Vernon Group of Gibson- Johnson-Borden Vernon Pool Clare County Dundee Pay

Interesting Irish program at Clare Study Club meeting

The Clare Study Club met Tuesday afternoon at Mrs. Nina McGuire's with a St Patrick theme. A pot luck lunch followed as Mrs Steynaman presided and Mrs Bogan led the program featuring Miss Francis Jackson and Miss Louisa Rogers in songs such as Give Me Your Smile and Nola. Elizabeth Feighner and Elizabeth Deller sang selections as Francie Koch performed Mother Mahree. all were accompanied by Nelda Callihan. Mrs Bogan gave an Ireland talk and members shared Irish news and reflections before thanking Mrs McGuire for hospitality.

St. Patrick's Day Clare Study Club Nina McGuire Steynaman Bogan Francis Jackson Louisa Rogers Nola Elizabeth Feighner Elizabeth Deller Francie Koch Mahree Nelda Callihan Ireland

Nomination Essay for City Treasurer by Pearl Johnson

Voters of Clare have nominated Mrs Pearl Johnson for City Treasurer. She touts years of office experience and readiness to handle duties, citing convenient main street location and complete office equipment to assist the Treasurer's office.

Sheep Outlook and Management Program to Be Discussed

Sheep owners will hear Mr. D H La Voi speak in the county on Tuesday March 24 at Hamilton Town Hall 10:00 a m Winterfield Town Hall 2:30 p m and Farwell High School 8 00 p m He covers wool and lamb prospects and suggests a forthcoming year sheep program He discusses flock management and care practices used by top shepherds and connects production with marketing aspects.

D. H. la Tha ‘Hamilton Town Hall Winterfield Town Farwell High School

Three Constitutional Referendums Set for April 6 Vote

Voters will decide three state constitutional amendments on April 6. The capital punishment bill, signed by Gov. Brucker, seeks to deter murder and lawlessness. Also on the ballot are road bond refunding to save $200,000 annually and a proposal allowing construction of landing fields across the state introduced by Rep. Don Lins.

Gov. Brucker House Don Lins Midland Brucker Supreme Court

Civil War Veteran Henry Wright Dies at 87

At his daughter Margarette Vosburgs home he died after a brief illness from the flu. The funeral was held at Friz Chapel Thursday at 9 30 in the morning with Rev W W Hurd officiating and interment in Vassar. The obituary will be published next week.

Margarette Vosburg Henry W. Wright Friz Chapel Revi W. W. Hurd Vassar

Sale of Goods Noted by Harris and Partners

A brief sale notice references Harris and partners with terms unclear including weight and price figures. The fragment indicates an auction or transfer of goods under unspecified conditions. No dates or locations are provided in the readable text.

Both Parties Nominate Officers for Spring Election

A report notes both parties nominate officers for the upcoming spring election. A Mr. and Mrs. returnees discuss admiration of a Passion Play reproduction shown in Miami. A Clare event will project a large moving picture setup at a church for Passion Week observances.

Florida Europe Miami Clare Methodist Church

In the Garden Easter Play by University of Chicago team

A Easter evening performance titled In the Garden will be staged by three young men and several girls on April 5 at the Methodist church. The Modern Programme of Religious Education sponsors the production with Dawn lighting effects for a subdued scene. Prof Hastman of the University of Chicago directed, trained by Mrs. T Carl Holbrook for the Methodist church event.

Hastman University of Chicago T. Carl Holbrook Methodist Church

Giers Litigations Over Money Owed Filed in Clare County

Wilhelm Giers and Rosalia Giers sue Ernest W Giers and Maude L Giers in two assumpsit actions for 600 and 1000 dollars plus interest. Both suits began December 13 and were served on the defendants in Clare and Oakland counties. The plaintiffs, husband and wife from Harrison, are represented by Alexander E. Wylie.

Hart Clare County Wilhelm Giers Harrison Ernest W. Giers Drayton Plains Michigan W. Giers Maude L. Giers Rosalia. Giers Ernest W Giers Maude Ward A. Cornell Oakland County Waterford Township Alexander BE. Wylie Clare

Potato Meetings Postponed In Farwell And Elm Grove

Meetings on potato topics in Farwell and Elm Grove are postponed. Potato specialist Mr. Bird from the College Crops Department had his slides stolen and is currently gathering equipment and peg pew.

Farwell Elm Grove Bird College Crops Department

Candy and Baked Goods Sale by Sunday School Class

The Up and Doing Sunday School class of the M E church will hold a baked goods and candy sale at Friz Store all day Saturday. Proceeds support church activities.

M. E. Church Friz

Sheridan Voters Invite to Submit Names at Home

A voter outreach note states the author will host at their residence on Saturday March 28 to receive names of interested individuals including the Tegiater Brhest Kiéiner, Clerk.

Tegiater Brhest Kiéiner

Hether Thompson Head Respective Party Tickets In City

Democratic and Republican conventions announced full slates for Clare mayor and city offices. R L Hether leads the Democratic ticket with L H Thompson for mayor on the Republican side joining a large turnout at City Hall and Duncan Auditorium.

R.L Hether L. H.’ Thompson Thompson Hedd Republican City Committee City Hall Duncan Auditorium R. I. Hether Walter Pettit Vera Peterson Beatrice Lange Florence Hunt Clare Alex McKinnon Morence Hunt S. M. Callihan Justice of Peace

Rough Work On U S 10 10 To Be Completed From Midland To Clare

Atty T Carl Holbrook president of the U S 10 Association led a delegation with HE A Anderson and others to Lansing to press the Highway Department. They secured an agreement to start bridges and rough construction this season from Midland to the county line and seek full paving from Clare to Midland County within the season.

U.S Midland Clare Atty. T. Carl“ Holbrook U. S. 10 Association HE. A. Anderson Hd. Johnston Fred Doherty State Administrative Board Lansing Midland County Department

First Ward Voter Thanks Hanley After Cautus Night Support

John Hanley extends gratitude to voters of the 1st Ward for their generous support at the recent cautus gathering last Monday night.

Cautus

Also Mentioned on This Page

Sheridan Clare Pavement Pontiac Company Dan McConnell Ideal Theatre Goodrich Company TO. Vernon McKay No Parker Farm Wise Township Mrs. McGuire St. Patrick Voters'of Clare Adv Pearl Johnson Geo. Johnson Vassar Fort Sale Harris Atty. A Republican Ticket Treas John Hanley Bob Archambault Boody Oise Derby tThos. Bruce Wm. Dwyer John Phimsey O. D. Bayes Jos. Youman Democratic L. H. Thompson D. W. Osborn Hdn A. White J. H. Wilson John Northon Thos. Groves J. J. Green Aa. L. Rogers Lawrence Brown Trunk
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