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Newspaper
Clare Sentinel
Location
Clare, Michigan, United States of America
Date
May 18, 1934
Page
11
Train 1 West bound departs at 7:62 AM PM and No 6 East at 1:62 PM while No 52 South leaves at 9:40 AM and No 61 North at 12:55 PM. Lodge and Pythian Sisters meet Mondays, church events adjusted for Baccalaureate at M BE church. Numerous community visits and family gatherings mark Mothers Day with many trips between Farwell Clare Mt Pleasant and Alma.
The notice details services for Church of God with Mary E. House leading Sunday School at 10 80 and preaching at 11 80, Young People's meeting at 7 30, June House as leader at 8, and Wednesday cottage prayer at 8. The Reorganized Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints lists Sunday School at 10 30 and a prayer meeting at 11 30 with Women's Department meeting every other Thursday at 2, with Christian Legion to be announced. Everyone welcome.
The Farwell Methodist Church lists a Sunday 11:45 sermon on Our Daily Bread in the Lord's Prayer series, a 10:30 church school session, and a baccalaureate evening service led by Rev. Victor Thrall of Big Rapids. The senior class invites the public to attend. Midweek Bible study is scheduled for Thursday at 7:30. Local social notes mention visits by Mr. and Mrs. Wallace Graham and Laurence Finch of Flint, and Orie Masten of Wyandotte visiting friends. Mrs. Mary Freeman is improving after illness.
The Christian Legion, a new LDS youth group, plans its first meeting May 10 at Harry Higgins home in Gilmore. Apostle D T Williams of Independence Missouri is to speak on Work for the Night is Coming. About 32 attended, with Williams delivering an inspiring sermon and members then enjoying games and refreshments. Expected to continue with future gatherings announced.
Last Sunday evening’s Epworth League service featured a lesson and short program on Mother’s Day led by Mrs. Lillie Clock. The meeting closed the year until September 1 awaiting a renewed start and there is talk of a party for the young people to finish the season. The BE L youth plan a program during the Golden anniversary week.
Weayish and families express heartfelt thanks to neighbors and friends for assistance during illness and death of our beloved father. Special thanks to Rev Randall for comforting words, the Singers for hymns, and Mr Miller for aid. Henry and Hilie Wood and families extend appreciation.
William A. Black, prominent Detroit businessman and sportsman, died Thursday morning May 10 at Harper Hospital. Born June 21, 1887 in Farwell, Michigan, he had lived in Detroit 20 years and served as vice president and general manager of Automatic Products Co. Funeral services were held Saturday at 2:00 p.m. Burial was in Woodlawn Cemetery. Surviving are his widow Lilyan Black, mother Mrs. Donald Black, a brother Neal Black, a sister Hilan Black, and a half brother Clarence Brown. He belonged to the Detroit Athletic Club Bloomfield Hills Country Club Cheboygan Golf and Country Club Genesee Lodge 174 F and A M Moslem Temple Shrine and the Scottish Rite.
Daniel F Gilman born March 18 1846 in Grand Blanc Michigan died May 7 1984 at Brandstetter Memorial hospital Mt. Pleasant aged 88 years 1 month 19 days. He served in Company C 29th Volunteer Infantry and was discharged October 1865. He married Alice Blanche Hirst February 2 1879 who died March 10 1933. They lived in Farwell Midland and Harrison. Funeral May 9 at the Methodist church with Rev Randall presiding burial at Surrey cemetery. He leaves three brothers and several relatives.
Jesse Wood born December 12 1838 in Green County PA died May 5 in Farwell at age 95 years 4 months 23 days after two years of feeble health. He served in the First West Virginia Cavalry during the Civil War under Averill Sheridan and the Army of the Potomac then settled in Michigan pioneering Gilmore Township Isabella County building a home and helping organize the township later serving as inspector of election supervisor and postmaster. He leaves a wife Martha Jane Leonard and family.
Uncle Jesse F Taye 90 long active in the Disciple movement and in Gilmore communities. He moved to Farwell in 1909 and helped organize the Church of Christ there. Survived by four sons Hiram L Henry James H Jesse and two daughters Hannah Dunnigan Effie. eleven grandchildren and eighteen great grandchildren. Funeral Monday May 7 at Gilmore Church of Christ with Rev S N Randall. He rests in Gilmore cemetery beside wife and son.
Poem by David Banks Sickels celebrates enduring friendship with lines about old friends offering comfort through life’s decline and the hope of reunion beyond the great divide. The verse contrasts old ties with newer acquaintances and honors loyal companionship.
We thank many friends and acquaintances for their kindness during the illness and death of Chas Gilman. Wm Gilman Ed Gilman Mr and Mrs R W Babcock Mr and Mrs Kenneth Babcock express gratitude for support.
The vice president often has little public role aside from Senate presiding duties while in session. He gains public interest only in cases of the president’s death or disability.
The Probate Court of Clare County Michigan assigns four months from May 18 1934 for creditors to file claims against James W. McCall deceased. Claims must be presented by September 12 1934 for examination and adjustment and will be heard September 19 1934 at ten oclock in the forenoon in Harrison. Dated May 15 1934 Thos S Dorsey Judge of Probate.
Lost brown purse containing guitar picks and a bar. Finder asked to notify LaVern Bates at Clare High School.
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