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Newspaper
Clare Sentinel
Location
Clare, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Mar 27, 1931
Page
4
The schedule notes the spring election on April 6 and several local meetings. Clare Chamber of Commerce gathers April 13 while a Masonic hall dedication is set for March 31. Also listed are school and church events including performances and club meetings through late April.
General meeting of Arthur township taxpayers at the Town Hall on Monday evening March 30 1931 at 7 30 o’clock to discuss candidates and township affairs.
Vernon voters are asked to appear at the town hall on Saturday March 28 to register qualified voters. Leo Smock clerk.
Advertises daily specials including pure lard 11c, beef roasts 15c, pork roast 5c, beef stew 10c, liver sausage 25c for 3 tablespoons, pork sausage 25c for 2 tablespoons, bologna 10c, Swiss steaks 18c, frankfurts 25c for 2 tablespoons. Local ad promotes low prices and daily deals.
Poem excerpt from Pathfinder Magazine urging joy on Easter Day. Emphasizes that loved ones are not dead but live in hopeful resurrection and await reunion at the gate.
An ad notes local craftsman at 2312 Emerson in Burton offering sheep clipping and tagging services for 15 cents each.
Shipping date Tuesday March 31 telephone 139 P F Geeck advertises livestock listings for sale and contact details for arranging pickup or delivery.
A father and son plan a school debating society on the question Is There Really Any God with the son arguing the affirmative. The dialogue explores belief evidence experience and the idea that God may be felt in acts and in the order of the universe. Napoleon is cited as supporting the teleological argument.
Mayor and Mrs Hether travel to West Branch for a friend's funeral. Bertha Cappeart takes her son Donald to Ann Arbor hospital for ongoing treatment. Glaze Electric Shop moves from Dunlop to Bander residence on Vernon Hill. Ken neth Peasley buys home with Milliken family guests visiting Ida McLeod. Smelt fishing report from Boyne City yields one catch. Martz Detwiler breaks through ice at mill pond but avoids harm after a near fall.
The text traces Easter to Ishtar and the sun’s journey, noting Easter and Nativity origins. It cites A.D. 354 as when Nativity Christmas spread on December 25, while Easter traces back to the Sunday of Jesus’s resurrection. Early Christians kept Sundays joyful with less fasting and standing prayers.
A roundup of innovations and statistics worldwide. Germany doubles lead use for industry in 30 years and over 40 percent of its telephones run on automatic exchanges. France relies heavily on hydroelectric power. Venezuela boosts monthly petroleum output to about 12 million barrels. New devices include a cigarette case lighter combo, theft proof pencil rack, adjustable toothbrush, and curved cardboard phonograph sound box.
We thank neighbors and friends for kindness and flowers during the sickness and death of our father and grandfather. Reverend Hurd offered comforting words and Mr Friz provided efficient service. Mr and Mrs H Vosburg and Family.
We thank friends and neighbors for kindness since our fire and the many lovely gifts received. We are grateful to you all from Mr. and Mrs. Gee Hemistreet and Family.
We desire to thank Rev. Binhams mér and the singers for their splendid service during our late bereavement. Paul Kiienke.
More than one million people in 862 drought struck counties across 20 states received Red Cross aid. The relief included seed programs for over 85 thousand families, kitchen gardens, school lunches, and nutritious food orders. Volunteers distributed vast food shipments and clothing while farmers gained access to seeds and guidance, helping prevent starvation amid the drought crisis.
Michigan State College animal husbandry department warns sweet clover hay can harbor mold in hollow stems that injures cattle. The mold appears in coarse or damp stored hay and is not detectable by inspection. Farmers are advised to test hay with rabbits before feeding cattle to prevent internal bleeding from moldy hay.
To Sheridan voters I will be at my home Saturday March 28 to receive names of those who desire to register. Ernest Kleiner, Clerk.
The Clare Shipping Association lists upcoming dates Tuesday April 7 and Tuesday April 21 for shipments. Contact H. A. Dawson, Shipper, at phone 220F21 for details.
Local advertisement promotes sale of ola batteries radiators and green hides at Samborn's with a phone listed and a dated cue to contact Phonks.
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