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Newspaper
Clare Sentinel
Location
Clare, Michigan, United States of America
Date
May 10, 1929
Page
1
The Clare Creamery Company will be incorporated as a separate profit sharing firm, ending its status as a division of Ann Arbor Dairy. Shares cost ten dollars, offered to the community, with cream payments twice a month. Expansion includes ice cream production and new machinery soon.
Representative Miles M. Callaghan explains that the Inland Fishing bill fixes the bass season opening for inland Michigan waters. The law sets no change for 1925, so bass fishing will begin June 16, same as prior years, with other fishing dates unchanged despite the June 25 provision. A later notice will outline additional changes such as spear fishing through the ice.
The oldest mother in the audience will be honored at a Methodist church dramatic service next Sunday evening. Dramatic readers present guest poems on mother for Mothers Day with tableau scenes and colored lighting. Special music, a six‑young‑lady processional, and free admission with plate collection.
The Board of Review of the City of Clare will meet at City Hall on Monday May 20 1929 at 9 00 a m for reviewing and equalizing the assessment rolls of the wards and will remain in session four days or longer as required by law to complete the review Dated May 5 1929 City Clerk Alex Mettimba Doe
Unloading of an oil well machine at Lake signals near spudding of a new well near Lost Lake in Clare county. Local investors formed the Clare Development Company and hold leases on substantial land as oil partners from leading Pennsylvania companies visit town, sparking belief that drilling will begin soon.
Thomas Dwyer born May 22 1852 in Marmory Ontario died April 30 1925 at his home east Fourth Street aged 76 11 8 He married Margaret Griffiths March 4 1878 in Trenton Ontario. Three daughters Louise Davis Flint Pearl Lanshaw Wheeler Winnie Armstrong Detroit. They moved from Muskegon Michigan to Clare where he worked in lumber camps and served as Alderman Supervisor and deputy sheriff He chaired the County Board of Poor Commissioners for about twenty years Survived by widow three daughters a granddaughter and great granddaughter three brothers and a sister plus other relatives Funeral Friday at home Rev H B Johnson officiating burial Cherry Grove cemetery.
Mrs. Alice M. LeGéar of Saginaw will stay three days at the Doherty Hotel in May 2021 22 offering Realistic Croquignole Wind Permanents. Waves last six months or more and require no moisture. Appointments and details via the Doherty Hotel. LeGéar is a graduate of the Detroit Realistic Permanent Wave Instruction Center.
The Clare Chamber of Commerce plans a Ladies Night banquet at Doherty hotel next Monday evening honoring Hon. Dennis E K Alward secretary of the State Senate. Michigan Legislature representatives will attend and Lieutenant Governor Loren D Dickerson has accepted. Clare high school band led by George Boyd will provide music for the event.
Elizabeth Jane Bell born August 1, 1870 in St Marys Ontario and educated in Wisconsin. She married Thomas R. Bell on June 22, 1905 and had two sons, Wallace and John. She was loyal to family, a devout Presbyterian, and died May 4 in Sheridan with services May 7. Survivors include her husband, son Wallace, sisters Sarah and Matilda, and brother Alexander.
John J. Carton lodge invites Clare and Farwell Masons to Harrison dedication of their Masonic hall Friday May 10 1929 at 7 30 pm CST Banquet at Congregational church parlors at 6 30 pm CST Menu includes fruit cocktail roast pork mashed potatoes creamed peas salad celery rolls cheese pickles brick ice cream cake coffee and cream Banquet price 75 cents
The city fire department responded to two forenoon calls on Wednesday. First, at George Highten’s Verriot Hill residence a roof blaze was quickly controlled with chemicals, though a sizable roof hole formed. Second, at A A Wilkinson’s East Fourth Street home the roof fire was detected early and caused minimal damage.
Clare High School will graduate fifty seniors on June 13 the largest class in the school's history. Valedictorian Ruth Shull and salutatorian Marguerite Ehrhardt earned scholastic honors with no grade below B while active in extra curriculars.
The Aldread team defeated Reed City 7 to 2 in seven innings at Reed City on Tuesday. Grover pitched his first game for Clare with strong support, limiting Reed City to seven hits as Aldread continues a high class season. The next game against Reed City on Friday May 17 promises another close contest.
The Glare high school band aided by the Girls Glee Club presents its first annual spring concert in the high school auditorium on Friday evening May 17. The Glee Club performed at the Mt. Pleasant district music contest earning praise, while the Clare Band won a Mt. Pleasant contest and qualified for Lansing state events. Director George Boyd and Miss Thelma Cline organized ensemble numbers solos and duets with a brass quartet. Admission is 35 cents for adults and 25 cents for children, with a city ticket canvass planned Saturday.
The Mt Vernon Grange hosts a Friday night dance with good music and order. Aimed at community enjoyment, the event invites locals to join in at the Grange hall.
The Kelly Stock Company opens in Clare under canvas on Monday May 13 for six nights. Mr. Kelly claims an unmatched repertoire and production quality this year. Plays include What Anne Brought Home Bulldog Mason She Walked In Her Sleep Butterfly Ranch The Ghost Train and Saintly Hypocrites and Honest Sinners reappear Tuesday. The company features Mr. and Mrs. Bill Kelly and actress Peggy Wilson with a season-long stock company cast.
A vintage theater page lists multiple features and showtimes. Princess Theatre presents Gun Law with Tom Tyler and his pals, a Red Hot Speed reg entry, and a comedy jam. The program includes Hearts, Wings to the Sky tribute, a matinee at 3:00, evening shows, and a mystery farewell slate with Collegians and upcoming acts Cohens and Kelleys at Atlantic City and Weary River.
The Good Literature Club met at Mrs. S. M. Callihan's home on Monday evening May 6. Miss Gerow offered two instrumental solos and Miss Rogers read Negro selections by Kenty Kullen. Mrs. Webster was absent to speak on Indian Art. After each member contributed to a Round Table discussion the group adjourned to meet in two weeks with Mrs. Minnie Cal for a social time to complete the program.
Flowery arrangements and plants advertised for Mother's Day at Anderson's and Dhurston's.
Mrs Annie Matthews née Mc Donell died Saturday night May 4 at her daughter Mrs Grover Reynolds home in Flint Michigan. She was born 1852 and survived by son Alex Matthews daughter Francis C Reynolds grandson George Stewart Stone brother John L S McDowell and sisters Mrs George Shrydock and Mrs George W Dafoe. Funeral services were held in Flint at 10 00 Tuesday and burial followed beside her husband in Cherry Grove cemetery Clare.
Robert Wiggins born March 5 1857 in Canada died May 1 in Gilmore township after a fall in the woods. He married Rhoda Dickinson in 1875. they had eleven children and twenty one grandchildren. Funeral at the Christian church with Rev M S Wymer. burial in Gilmore cemetery.
William Webster, 67, died at his Farwell home Sunday night after a prolonged illness and two strokes. Funeral services were held at his home Wednesday afternoon, followed by an obituary sketch to appear next week.
Miss Thedas Phelps a longtime missionary nurse in interior Turkey tellsCongregational churchgoers that Turkey is shedding old customs and moving toward reforms. She notes gradual religious shifts as Mohammedans begin recognizing Christianity and contrasts Mohammed with Christ. She traces Turkey’s move from monarchy toward a republic, citing 1839 liberal ideals and 1908 reforms by the Young Turks, with continued discussion on the next page.
Michigan Superintendent Webster H. Pearce sends a letter to seventh and eighth graders in Clare County rural schools urging them to read exam questions carefully and proceed calmly. He notes Michigan tuition support for non high school districts, encourages high school attendance, and argues honesty courage education and service build good citizens.
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