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Newspaper
Clare Sentinel
Location
Clare, Michigan, United States of America
Date
May 23, 1930
Page
5
Farwell and surrounding area social life is highlighted with weekend visits, trips to Standish and Wauson, and a large I O O F and Rebekah gathering. Decoration Day plans, church and lodge events, plus a rose gifting spree from Detroit seller Martin Leoffler, shape the town’s busy week.
Wim. S. Tester, Pastor 70530 schedule includes Sunday School 9 a m preaching 11 30 a m and evening service 7 30 p m with Wednesday prayer meeting at 7790 Farwell Methodist Church W W Hurd Pastor May 25 Memorial service The Fellow Down the Well or The Pit the Plain and the Mountain Choir preparing new anthems Aid Society meets Friday led by Mrs Leonard Attendance at Sunday services rising with a record turnout
Reorganized Church announcements list Sunday services and classes. Local residents including Mr. and Mrs. John Henry Clare visit Farwell and Mt Pleasant, with numerous calls, visits, and weekend trips noted. The Surrey township high school commencement is set for May 28–29, and various relatives travel between Detroit Flint and Detroit.
The Farwell Woman's Club met Tuesday at Surrey township high school for an art program. Mrs Georgia Littlefield welcomed guests as Mrs Sludge Lamb and Mrs Littlefield presented piano and vocal pieces. Miss Wightman from Central State Teachers College spoke on American Architecture with Miss Hayden, aided by Steroptican slides. A banquet followed with a gift presented to Miss Wightman as thanks.
Theodore Bert, son of Mr and Mrs Bert Badger, was born in Farwell Michigan on March 28 1923 and died May 17 1930 at seven years one month nineteen days. He leaves father mother and sister, grandparents and many relatives. Funeral services were held at home May 19 conducted by Rev Hurd of Getainz.
Notice to jet owners in Surrey cemetery about mowing charges set at 1.00 for the season. Payment may be made to Sexton or to Glenn Storeman, president of the cemetery board.
Memorial Sunday services arranged by the Relief Corps at Warwell Methodist Church next Sunday at eleven forty. Civil War soldiers present alongside Relief Corps members. Service planned short for the comfort of older attendees with chairs provided.
Wool merchants Henry and Stanley invite local patrons in Farwell Michigan to sell wool, promising appreciation for support and indicating direct buyer contact.
Mr and Mrs Pace of Lake visited Fred Burke Sunday. Our school closed Friday after a successful year of teaching with thanks to Mrs Lena Kepp. The children had a picnic Saturday. Mrs Kipp will teach next year. Marjorie Finch and Albert Gaffney wrote exams in Sth grade at Lake Friday. Elga Hickok danced in Lake Saturday for four birthdays. Jack Scott M W Finch Wm Mahan and Raymond Scott attended. George Syer and Mrs Wm Mahan visited Mrs V Finch Saturday. Mrs W F Finch and Mrs M W Finch worked at Windover Clubhouse Sunday. Mr and Mrs W Mosler were at Lostlake Sunday. Mr and Mrs M W Finch and Mrs Victor Finch were Bvart callers Wednesday.
The item lists numerous social visits and gatherings across the region. It records Mr and Mrs Vernon Grange Mrs Fred Wrwin assisting Mrs Dick Brooks and many couples visiting relatives in Saginaw Ionia Mr and Mrs Leo Smock at Chas Durnin home and others at Mason Smith Frank Ackerman and Brinton with Walter White and Mussell families with extended relatives and attendees at a high school meeting.
North Star residents Mr and Mrs Charlie Lyones return to the Lions Den for summer. Local visits include Gene Pettit Clare at Achard ranch and a funeral in Carson City. Mayors Faunce and wife from Hast Lansing visit Windover Lake cottage. Community dances at Freeman town hall and old town hall feature organ and violin music. Pot luck supper and club activities noted with Detroit visitors assisting.
Mrs Oliver and Campbell Clara led a Sunday event at Lake Windover showcasing the club’s new income plan enabling moderate earners to enjoy exclusive privileges. Guests praised fishing and hunting tales while planning cabin sites. Walter Oades of Detroit prepared the meal as local helpers assisted.
Mr and Mrs Horace Joyner visited daughter Mrs Gordon McIntosh and family with Clair Oliver and Miss Florence Sands of Saginaw. Saginaw visitors also spent Sunday with A Oliver and wife. Local families hosted relatives from Clare Alma Grand Rapids Rosebush and Clare including the Brownells. Geo Van Buskirk and family moved to the Callihan farm.
Mrs. Gilland of Detroit dies after a brief illness and is laid to rest at Mat Rock cemetery. Mr. and Mrs. N. Kress visit John Baluss home. Mr. and Mrs. Wm Clark and grandsons visit Frank Keuhl home. Robert Jones and a high school party tour Mt. Pleasant to write papers. Florence Vollmer ends a successful District No. 2 term and will return next year. Cecil Shimmel visits Almah Smalley. Ralph Shimmel breaks arm cranking tractor at Flat Rock plant.
A reflective aphorism by B. J. Baydon encourages men to pursue right actions despite immediate gains from wrong choices. The quote highlights the long term happiness found in virtue rather than haste toward advantage.
Frederick M Morgan lists a house wide assortment at 509 McEwan Street Pink Salmon 18¢ per can peaches 20¢ May Blossom Mustard 19¢ Baked Beans 18 oz cans 3 for 25c LaChoy Sprouts 18¢ Sardines 1 Jar 10¢ Soap Flakes 35¢ Olives 10¢ Banner Oats 25¢ Bean Hole Beans 2 cans 25c Jap Rose Soap 4 bars 25c Pillsbury Pancake Flour 2 pks 25¢ each with 4 free.
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