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Newspaper
Clare Sentinel
Location
Clare, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Mar 20, 1931
Page
7
Youths from Michigan pursue adventure and public service by entering Michigan's state police, with a selective process overseen by Commissioner Oscar Olander. Recruits endure rigorous academic and physical requirements and four weeks of annual advanced training, earning the nickname Michigan's West Point.
A whimsical aside from a 1930 Western Newspaper Union piece questions how anyone can begin a day when the room's paint and wallpaper seem to "make faces" at the furniture, reflecting humorous interior design musings of the era.
Home recipe notes describe Pepper Relish with peppers sugar vinegar and pectin for nine glasses and Orange Wafers with orange zest butter sugar soda and flour. Banana Butter cake filling combines ripe fruit lemon juice sugar and pectin for nine to ten glasses. Sunday School Easter program morning worship and evening services are announced with prayer meetings and a sewing circle for community gatherings.
London Answers reports a humorous exchange about money and marriage involving Mrs Jackson and Bre Jackson. The dialogue touches on expectations of wealth and a musician's precision with tuning forks and metronomes.
Catholic Mass at 8:30 in the morning and 10:45 communion follows German Lutheran and English services. Sunday School at 11:45. Reorganized Church of Jesus Christ for Latter Day Saints holds Sunday service at 11:00 with 10:00 Sunday School and community service. Everyone invited.
Sabbath school is held Saturday at 1 30 p.m. Preaching at 8 00 p.m. All are invited. Prayer and study meeting Wednesday evening at 8 o'clock. Located at 205 East 7th Street.
Mrs. Wm. Garchow resumes pulpit duties next Sunday morning after two weeks. Sunday School at 11:16 with Miss Laura Thompson directing. Evening service at 7:30 led by Rev. E. T. Smith. Prayer meeting Wednesday at 7:30. Church invites nonmembers to join and fellowship.
A stranger braves a fierce New Year’s Eve storm in a sea coast village. A fearful woman offers shelter and prayers as the man narrowly survives a washed away bridge thanks to luck and divine mercy. He returns to thank God for his rescue.
A vintage quiz item asks how often oil circulates through the engine at average speed and explains spark plug ignition clues. It also covers factors for perfect carburetor performance including proper adjustment, good compression and ignition.
Rev. Albert Dawe will lead a 10 16 a m service with a sermon titled The Fascinated Life. Special choir music follows at 11 15 a m with Sunday School led by Mr Norris Elden and Miss Hazel Sutton. At 7 30 p m the Sunday Evening Club presents a one act play.
Pastor W M Hurd leads Lent series titled Punching the Ticket and Canceling the Mortgage against our Soul. Special Lenten service at 6 30 pm conducted by Miss Doris Gerow. Large crowd last Sunday listened to a remarkable Lent lesson by Mildred Stirling. Next week Auxiliary meets with Mrs Harris for Haster gathering. An Haster pageant by Mrs Holbrook and silk crosses with offertory. Sunday School Orchestra rehearsing for a future public appearance.
The text notes that the use of public construction to relieve unemployment is not new and references a 1625 proposal by someone named Tats Vites in The Relief of the Poor, indicating an early advocacy for this approach.
A historical snippet describes modifying a butterfly valve to control idle speed, noting wear on the valve shaft and bearings. It explains filing a notch to set idle, and cautions about removing the adjusting screw to tighten the valve. Also mentions old data on Australian horse population and a portable electric room heater with steam to humidify air.
The Census Bureau preliminarily records 129 482 marriages in Michigan in 1920, down 19 percent from 1929, while 10 541 divorces were granted in 1930 compared with 12 980 in 1929. Annulments reached 92 in 1930. Population estimates place Michigan at 4 871 000 in 1930.
The Probate Court of Clare County Michigan orders publication for the estate of George Baker. Christine J. Baker petitions that Glenn Baker or another suitable person receive administration. A hearing is set for April 10 at 10:00 a.m. at the Harrison probate office with notice to be published weekly for three weeks in The Clare Sentinel.
Probate Court of Michigan in Clare County appoints commissioners to receive examine and adjust all claims against the estate of Elton Allen deceased. Creditors have four months from March 20 1931 to present claims. Public meetings set for July 13 1931 and July 20 1931 at ten o'clock in the forenoon at the Ford Garage Office in Clare for examination and adjustment.
The fragment hints at a theme of devotion and emotional intensity. It references perfection and commotion in a poetic sequence, suggesting a piece focusing on romantic feeling and inner conflict within a love scene.
An ad notes bladder discomfort including frequent urination, backache, nerves, and burning. It claims rapid circulation of the product’s purported formula within minutes, praising thousands of users and guaranteeing improvement in sleep and energy as a result.
A young man named Shoosit A Tian deals with growing quietness as he ages and starts seeing a psychologist to explore his inner life. The Boston Transcript notes his evolving pursuit of calm and understanding.
History notes Xerxes used a double pontoon bridge to move troops across the Hellespont with vessels supporting one line. The article also mentions hair science trichology revealing past ages from cave and tomb findings.
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