Brutal abuse disclosed in Clare County as Vollmer held for trial
A ten year old girl, daughter of George Vollmer, suffered severe injuries from beatings by her father and was brought to town by Mrs Orlie Stockwell. The child endured torn ear and abdominal injuries while six other children in the family faced poverty and neglect. Vollmer was arrested and held for circuit court after state investigators and local officials documented shocking conditions at home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Vollmer
Orlie Stockwell
William Murphy
State Board of Corrections and ‘Charities
Jones
Stockwell
Vollmer
Crigier
Reading
Dorsey
Murphy
Clare County Cleaver
Clare To Have New Auto Sales Room
A partnership formed by John A. Jackson and John Woodward will run a Durant and Star auto sales room in Clare. The new showroom occupies the former D. E. Mater furniture store space, with both models expected for display by Saturday. Residents are invited to inspect the cars. Watch for next week’s announcement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. A. Jackson
John Woodward
Durant
Star
Durant Sales Co
John A. Jackson
D. E. Mater
Clare
Seventh and Eighth Grade Examinations Scheduled
The State Department of Public Instruction adopts a new plan. Seventh graders take the state examination on Wednesday May 16 at designated schoolhouses in Clare Farwell Harrison and Grandon District No 2 Winterfield. Eighth graders write May 17 18. Exams start at eight oclock CST.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Department of Public Instruction
Clare, Farwell
Harrison
Grandon
Winterfield
Geo
Bersette
Announcement of Stock Sale and New Plans
The speaker states they sold stock in the Clare Elevator Co on March 3 20th 1923 and have had no involvement since. They declare independence from the company and express commitment to the people, adding a forthcoming business announcement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clare Elevator Co
Card of Thanks for Kindness During Illness and Death
We thank friends and neighbors for acts of kindness during our mother’s illness and passing. Gratitude to those who sent flowers and to the singers. Special thanks to Brother J. W. Gleason for comforting words. David Robert Mra Bessie Court Mra len Carrow
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. Gleason
David Robert
Bessie Court
Len Carrow
Former Vernon Citizen Hector McKinnon Dies in Cadillac
Hector Ronald McKinnon born June 9 1864 in Holton county Ontario came to Michigan in 1880 living in Vernon Isabella county later moving to McBain and Marion. He died April 27 in Mercy hospital Cadillac after a period of illness and his funeral was held at Cherry Grove cemetery celebrated by Rev Milberry. He left a wife and two brothers Archie J Clare and Duffern Marion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hector Ronald McKinnon
Holton County
Ontario
Michigan
Vernon Township
Isabella County
McBain
Marion
Cadillac
Mercy Hospital
Archie J
Clare
Duffern
Milberry
Cherry Grove Cemetery
Popular Clare Couple Wed in Vernon Church Ceremony
Miss Agnes Lewis and Eugene Wyman were married at St. Henrys church Vernon in a small ceremony by Rev Flanagan attended by Miss Costell Foran and Harold Wyman. After a visit with her parents the couple returned to Clare for a cutter ride then will live in Clare.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Agnes Lewis
Eugene Wyman
St. Henry’s Church
Vernon
Fr. Flanagan
Costell Foran
M Harold Wyman
Dewitt
Major Lewis
Jay Wyman
Clare
E S INSTALLS NEW OFFICERS AT ZENOBIA CHAPTER
A special meeting of Zenobia Chapter No 129 C E S was held to install officers for the ensuing year. Nellie Thurston Past Matron installed officers including Caroline Kemp as Worthy Matron and Norris den Aoet as Worthy Patron. Gifts were presented to Nellie Thurston and Ida Mcleod with a program and refreshments following.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Zenobia Chapter No. 129
C. E.S
Nellie Thurston
Our
Caroline Kemp
Norris den Aoe
Lena Reading Marshall
Jennie McCulloch
Ada
Hetelia Artibee Rath
Gladis Hampton
Esther
Adaline W'den Martha
Mae Shumway
Electa
Bertha Wellman Waaden
Nellie Parker
Harry Cudney
Grand Marshall
Anna Greer
Little Bunice Mary Bicknell
Zenobia
Horton
Ida Mcleod
Seo’y
Epworth League Fun At Epworth Sunday Program
The Methodist Epworth League reports a fine Sunday event with Mr. and Mrs. H. Strait as entertainers. Next Sunday James Lotres will lead the League, inviting members to give him hearty support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Epworth League
Give the Boy the Right Ideas by Olivet President Voelker
President Voelker of Olivet College urged teaching boys to love the right and hate the wrong at a Methodist church service. He cited Olivet’s growing enrollment from 100 in 1921 to 310 this year as proof of success and urged more young people to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Voelker
Olivet College
Methodist Church
Clare
Rebekah Lodge Social Planned For May Evening
The Clare Rebekah lodge schedules a social event after the regular meeting on Tuesday night May 8. A committee has organized games cards dancing and music to entertain members and guests inviting families and friends to attend and learn about future plans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clare Rebekah Lodge
Clare Study Club Plans May Baby Shower for St Joseph Home
On April 24 the Clare Study Club met with Mrs Mulder and 33 members. A note from W M Bristol of the Michigan Children's Aid society said any children's clothing would help at St Joseph Children's Home. A baby shower is planned for May 8 with Mrs A J Doherty and proceeds go to the home. Daughter's day prompts members to bring a daughter. District President Mrs Comstock will attend. The day’s study covered Japanese Art led by Mrs John Wilson and Miss Laila Wilson with displays of Japanese workmanship. Mrs Wilson demonstrated Japanese music and songs, enjoyed by all. Tea followed, the club adjourned to meet May 8 with Mrs Doherty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clare Study Club
Comstock
Alpena
John Wilson
Laila Wilson
Sameson
Dolly
H. R. Kroger
Doherty
Clare Methodist Sunday School Invitation
A call to boys and girls to attend the Clare Methodist Sunday School next Sunday. The notice invites participation in the opening exercise songs and a small playlet, asks prayers and pennies for missions, and welcomes all to the Sunday School of good cheer led by QOlara Sternaman, Superintendent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clare Methodist Sunday School
Qolara Sternaman
Princess Presents My Wild Irish Rose May Nine
Local theater schedules a production titled My Wild Irish Rose at the Princess with tickets likely available for May 9. The note references cheerful crowd interest and a classic musical ambiance.
City Clean-Up Week for Clare
The Mayor and City Council designate May 6 to May 12 for city clean-up. Citizens are urged to cooperate to make Clare cleaner and healthier. Cans and rubbish will be hauled away free if placed in alleys or at the curb. Let everyone help.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clare
Old Fashioned Mother to be staged at Herrick Church
Herrick church will present the play Old Fashioned Mother next Tuesday evening to benefit the church. Cast includes Debrah Under Hill as a mother in Israel and Isa Bella Simpscott as the Village Belle with many parish names such as Mike Sukey Pindle and Isaac Lansing in roles. Admission is 25 and 35 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herrick
Debrah Under Hill
Isreal
Effie Hale
Winder Bill Pindle
Arthur Badgley
Lowkzey
Beulah Lamphere
Isabell Simpscott
Marjorie Lansing
Glaceana Perkins
Lucille Church
Sukey Pindle
Widder
Mike
Gertrude Burch
John Under Hill
Henry Severson
Charley Under Hill
Frank Lamphere
Jonah Quackenbush
Clyde Allen
Jeremiah Gosling
Jerry
Enoch Rowe
Theodore Merrihew
Quintus Todd
Isaac Lansing
Study Club Hosts Surprise Party for Miss Hickey
The Custer Study Club entertained Miss Mildred Hickey with a spring dinner and gift shower at Mr. and Mrs. W. B. Reader’s home. Guests enjoyed a pink themed three course meal, a hearts game, and a reveal of engagement gifts amid a “Here Comes the Bride” finale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. B. Reader
Custer Study Club
Custer
Mildred Hickey
Hviryz Room
Reader
Marshall Brayman
Magon
Enterprise
Scottville
Baby Clinic a Great Success in Isabella and Clare
The Bi County Association of the L O T M met in Clare May 2 for a Baby Clinic to examine children under six. Dr Blanch M Haines and Dr Lucy Elliott led the medical team with nurse Helen Moore. The event included a dinner for state officers and Maccabees, a business session, and a public health talk stressing birth-death concerns and hopes for county nurse clinics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Isabella
Clare
Blanch M. Haines
Bureau of Child Hygiene
State Department of Health
Lucy Eliiot
Helen Moore
Order
Edith DePuy
Mt. Pleasant
Association
Janet Branch
St. Louis
Coleman
Dunbar
Mt. Pleasant Hive
Haines
Lower Peninsula
J. D. Allen
L. H. Thompson
Clare Hive
Shepherd
Dale White Making Good At Art School Progress
Dale White, a student at the Cleveland Ohio School of Art and assistant window decorator, shows notable progress in his studies. The Saturday Evening Post of April 14 features Mazda Lamp Works advertising the "Brightest Lighted Window in the World" linked to his artwork. New Smyrna Bresze.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dale White
Cleveland, Ohio
Home Economics Class Exhibits Styles and Designs
The high school Home Economics department held a Friday style show exhibition of this semester's work. Papers on dress artistry and color harmony opened the program followed by a duet by Marian Davy and Ruth Loomis. Students modeled garments they designed and made, with votes later tallied for top outfits among faculty, girls, and male faculty and students.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Semaster
Della Harrington
Ruby Hachmuth
Mabel Whiteside
Rosella Waddington
Marian Davy
Ruth Loomis
Miss Davy
President Felker
Albion
Miss Loomis
Miss Kefauver
Harrison Plans Home Coming Week in July Celebration
The city of Harrison announces a home coming week July 2 to 7 inviting former residents to visit, with a July 4 celebration at Wilson State Park on the lake. The plan aims to attract visitors from across the county while Clare may be unable to join due to street work on Main Street and sewer projects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Sentinel
Harrison
Wilson State Park
Clare
Ishrd
Clare approves $41 000 bond issue for city improvements
In a Monday special election the City of Clare approved a 41000 bond by a six to one margin. Total votes were 341 in favor and 49 against with ward totals showing strong support. Council will sell the bonds and the state will advertise for the project letting so work can begin soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clare
Me- Hwan
Odd Fellows Celebrate Lodge Anniversary in City
Over 125 members and friends gathered at the I O O F hall to mark the lodge anniversary. The mortgage on the hall was burned, gold watches were presented to Mr. and Mrs. John Asline for courtesies, and the evening ended with a large supper and strong social time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Asline
Sheridan Resident Emeline Robart Dies After Illness
Mrs. Emeline Robart a longtime Sheridan Township resident died after a short pneumonia illness. Born April 9 1872 in Sheridan she married Nathan Robart October 13 1889. Survived by three children David Mrs Sidney Court and Mrs Ellen Carrow all of Sheridan. Funeral at her mother's home David Smalley with J W Gleason officiating. Remains laid to rest in Cherry Creek Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emeline Robart
Sheridan Township
Emeline Smalley
Sheridan
Nathan Robart
David
Sidney Court
Ellen Carrow
David Smailey
J. W. Gleason
Saginaw
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Hector McKinnon
E. S
Zenobia Chapter
Hall
Rebekah
Herrick Church
Miss Hickey
Kirkpatrick's
McEwan
O. K
ODD Fellows
Mother
State of
Mobther
Congress of the United States
United States
Commonwealth
Alex J, Grosbeck
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