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Newspaper
Clare Sentinel
Location
Clare, Michigan, United States of America
Date
May 12, 1921
Page
4
A $150,000 program at the Michigan State Fair grounds renovates lighting and sewer systems. When the exposition opens next fall the entire grounds will be transformed, enhancing facilities for the fair and for conventions and other gatherings.
Governor Groesbeck signed the amendment to the Wiley prohibition enforcement act on May 5. Fred Woodworth of the food and drug department directs enforcement and has notified officials in all Michigan counties.
The law, given immediate effect by the legislature, can now be used to combat liquor offenses. It empowers authorities to enforce penalties and deter violations, signaling a tough public stance on illicit alcohol activities.
New York report announces the formation of Collins Motor Car company with a plant in Detroit. R. H. Collins, ex president of Cadillac Motor company, will head the venture. Capitalized at 10 million dollars under Michigan law, the firm plans to display its product on January 1, 1922.
Woodstock court sentences James A. Skilton a 26 year old dancing master to two years in Kingston penitentiary for leading astray a 16 year old Woodstock girl. The girl vanished from home. Skilton fled with his five month old baby and wife, and was traced through Hamilton Brantford and Buffalo before arrest.
Treasury officials say cuts in federal spending existing loans and taxes will make Liberty bonds more appealing without raising interest rates. Officials warn higher rates would lower values of securities hurt savings banks and life insurance firms while strong administration economies lift government assets and reduce debt and taxation.
Arthur Werbe of Detroit registers as the first boy to enroll for attendance at Camp Roosevelt near Muskegon Michigan for the summer of 1921. He aims to join the abouteraft division and learn woodlore and campfire skills. Eight states are already represented in early enrollments and organizers expect 1921 to be a banner year. The camp, founded for youth development, promotes outdoor play and health.
Miss Helen Fiedler aged 22 an accomplished singer and pianist and chief clerk in the Irving National Bank foreign exchange department fell from a fifth story window in the Bronx. Shouts of women going to church went unheeded as she died in a passer bys arms before an ambulance arrived. It was said she had been jilted.
Lansing reports the Michigan Farm Bureau states beet sugar factories will not bargain with the Sugar Beet Growers Association for beets this year. Factories can obtain all the acreage needed, avoiding last year's beet-growing strikes and price pressure.
This note previews next week’s Sentinel classified section with brief notices and upcoming ads. It notes small job listings real estate and personal notices expected to run in the edition.
Governor Groesbeck and the administrative board launch a broad health survey of all state institutions under State Health Commissioner Olin. Complete medical and sanitary examinations will be conducted for wards except in-hospital patients, with standardized records kept. Jackson prison and Adrian Industrial Home already have full reports.
The public utilities commission refusing to rescind its order for the street railway to share paving Wenona avenue and sending jitney controls back to the city. The jitney dispute prompts claims of financial pressure and a call for a special election to regulate jitneys.
Five men James G Burroughs Sven Nyquist Joseph Galvo Douglas Moore and Earl Lynn were convicted in federal court and sentenced by Judge Tuttle to two years in Leavenworth for automobile theft. DOJ agent Arthur Barkley says at least 150 cars worth 2500 each were stolen in Detroit last year and moved to other states for disposal. Nyquist filed an appeal motion.
The 6th army corps area covering Illinois Michigan and Wisconsin released a list of 17 000 draft evaders at Fort Sheridan. Names will be printed and distributed to newspapers post offices draft boards sheriffs and police chiefs with a $50 reward for each capture.
Internal Revenue Bureau reports show March income and excess profits taxes collected in Washington declined by 139 million dollars from March last year. Total receipts for March stood at 65 47 481 146 compared with 686 939 318 in 1930, while the year to date total reached 521 174 802 in a deficit.
Ann Arbor area notices and social items include hospital return of Mrs Bertie Graham and local business arrivals such as Mr Diamond joining the garage firm. Council conducts a special meeting appointing C L Maurer as village treasurer, while school terms wrap up and PTA and Aid Society gatherings occur. Delays in street lighting due to a burned transformer noted amid community notes.
The F W C met Tuesday evening with Mrs. J. Chappell presiding. twenty five attended. Mrs. Lamb reported on the District Federation meeting at Midland. Alice Henry, Fuller, and Palmer presented reviews and biographies. Bertha Babcock summarized Cleveland and Harrison. Minnie Chappell led music. Seabell Woodward gave a cake study and closing entertainment.
Anderson N. Rogers died Saturday April 30 1921 at his son's home in Detroit. His body was returned for burial with Odd Fellows and friends present at the train and cemetery ceremony. He lived near Farwell for years and leaves a widow and four children William F. in Detroit Ira D. in Durand Milward D. in Clare and Mrs. Chas Way in Durand. Interment was Monday in Surrey.
We thank friends for help and sympathy during our bereavement in the death of our husband and father. Mrs 4 N Rogers W F Rogers Mrs Chas Wayne D Rogers M D Rogers. Swan Songs explains the saying swan song as the last work written before death and its broader use for a final act by a politician.
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