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Newspaper
Clare Sentinel
Location
Clare, Michigan, United States of America
Date
May 11, 1923
Page
1
Michigan educators consider adopting a formal code of ethics to guide teaching conduct. The draft sets rules on professional affiliation, contract ethics, not resigning without proper notice, reporting concerns, avoiding personal lectures for pay, and refraining from factional disputes while supporting school interests.
News arrived of Mrs Jake Hepfinger an early city pioneer dying at her Detroit home Tuesday morning. Her remains will be brought here and the funeral held at the Congregational church at 4 30 o clock with interment in Cherry Grove cemetery.
William Fogleson, a helpless paralytic, died in a Leota residence fire started by an unknown cause. His wife left him with a boy to run an errand. en route she learned by car from Charles Dowland that the house had burned and he could not be saved. The blaze destroyed the structure and the body was found after the flames.
A verse celebrating the transition from Winter to Spring. Miss Spring urges onlookers to embrace the season’s beauty as Winter lingers, promising flowers, buds, and renewed charm. The speaker bids farewell to Old Winter and greets Summer with gifts from God.
Fordson tractors see rising demand in both agriculture and industry. Farmers adopt power farming for economy and efficiency while contractors and road builders use Fordsons in movable and stationary roles. Production hit 27,087 in the first quarter, up from 8,340 a year ago.
A copied sale bill reads that Col. H. Johnson will auction a farm assets near Harrisburg Kentucky on September 26 1850. Items include enslaved people and farm gear such as oxen plows wagons tobacco whiskey and cider. Sale starts at 10 sharp with cash payment.
Community event invites everyone to a box social Wednesday evening at the high school gym. Girls bring boxes and boys bring their pocket books for the fundraiser.
A dance will be held at Mt Vernon Grange hall Friday evening May 28 with music by the Vernon Jazz orchestra. Committee notes event details and timing.
Local notes report Miss Mary Gilmore visiting in Saginaw and many upcoming meetings. Snow melted after a brief snowfall. residents thanked for timely journal responses. A 10 pound baby boy named Wayne Edwin arrived. several residents visited Flint and Mt. Clemens. A store salesman changeover and a Tires incident reveal community honesty.
State officers aided by Miss Young Mount Pleasant School Nurse and two Clare nurses helped prepare the condensed clinic report. Of 63 examined children 29 had defects including dental, tonsil, ear and heart issues. mothers and children benefited from the event.
Notice states the Bungalow opens for the season Sunday May 18 and Phoe reserves chicken dinners and pot pets. Homemade ice cream and cake will be served Sundays only. Mre T W Michael.
A poem recalls a mother’s comfort through childhood fears and a guiding prayer. It reflects on her death at sea, the blessing she left, and the speaker’s resolve to live righteously until reunion in the resurrection dawn.
Last weekend Clare Hardware & Implement hosted a B P S paint demonstration with a sample can and entry tickets. Winners listed include Louis Slater Mrs N Howard D Lloyd D Wright Lena Frees Fred Loomis Archie McKinnon Mrs Bruce Gibbs F Wilds J Hunt O J Mills W H Hiden D Joshlin Benton Loomis John Greer and others who must claim their paint prizes.
In memory of our loving wife and mother who died May 14 1923. We have lost our darling wife and mother. She has bid us all adieu and gone to live in Heaven. Her form is lost to view but our hearts hold her dear. An angel came down for her, removing her from our flock. Arthur Storms and family.
Marta Detwiler announces her appointment as manager of the Mertz Bidwell Co. store succeeding Mr Stears and invites friends to visit the shop to view new bargains and offerings.
City Council accepted Citizens State Bank bid of 63 4 percent on five year pavement bonds after thorough review. Bank covers printing and attorney costs and will pay 4 percent interest on unused daily balances, effectively reducing city debt costs to about five and a half percent.
One of the best games scheduled for the high school baseball team will be played on the local grounds this afternoon as they cross bats with the St. Louis high school team. Our boys are rounding into good condition and promise a run for their lives.
Death enters the home of Mr and Mrs Wm Rogers on East Fifth Street and their two year old son Carl A Rogers dies from membranous croup. Funeral will be held Friday afternoon at the Rogers home with W B Teeter officiating and interment in Cherry Grove.
Fragmentary note mentions FLOWERS and plants cut and a Kirk Patrick associated drug store. No clear event date or outcome provided.
The War Department opens a four week Citizens Military Training Camp at Camp Custer Michigan for Illinois, Michigan and Wisconsin in the Sixth Corps Area starting August 1. Open to men 17 to 24 with all expenses paid. no service obligation. Enquiries to N L Tibbits Clare for details. Clare county quota six men.
A columnist shares impressions of California and a Long Beach visit with Michigan visitors. Notes sugar shortages in Cuba, rising auto sales, tourist departures, and California's healthy climate and family life. Mentions Frank Lamoreaux and Lew Campbell among locals.
The board of reviews of the city of Clare will meet at City Hall on the 71st day of May 1923 at 8 a m to review and equalize the assessment rolls of the wards. Dated May 4 1923 Geo J White City Clerk.
Mondy evening the new council began work with the mayor appointing city officers. Confirmed were Mayor pro tem Fred Thompson City Attorney G C W Perry City Engineer John White Waterworks Engineer W H Erter Health Officer Dr B J Sanford Chief and Fire Warden M D Feig ner. Standing committees include Ways and Means Ald Pettit Smalley Jennings Huntley Taxes and Appropriations Ald Pettit Thompson Jennings Claims and Accounts Ald Pettit Smalley Jennings Streat and Sidewalks Ald Smalley Jennings Pettit Fire Apparatus Water Works and Park Ald Pettit Thompson Smamey and Huntley Bonds and Ordinances Ald Thompson Pettit Smalley Special Assessors J R Goodman and Alex McKinnon.
The State Department of Public Instruction adopts a new seventh grade promotion plan. Seventh grade exam is on Wednesday May 16 at Clare Farwell Harrison and Grandon schoolhouse Winterfield District No. 2. Only seventh graders may write that day. eighth graders write on May 17-18.
The Clare Study Club met last Tuesday with nineteen members and many daughters as guests. Mrs. Wm. Bicknell presented Child Life in Japan. Papers on status of women and children in Asia followed by songs and an Ice cream social. Next meeting May 22 with Mrs. McGuire. open to members and invited guests including Mrs. Dow from Midland who recently visited Japan.
Monday evening the Alter society of St. Cecelia church held a miscellaneous shower for Mrs. Eugene Wyman at her West Sixth Street home. Lunch was served and gifts were presented as guests enjoyed a pleasant social evening.
An unsigned note claims kalsomine covers all surfaces without breaking or rubbing off and urges readers to try Kirkpatrick's Drug Store first for the product.
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