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Newspaper

Clare Sentinel

Location

Clare, Michigan, United States of America

Date

May 24, 1929

Page

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Faculty for City Schools Selected for Next Year

The Glare school will open next September with six retiring teachers Miss Zuschnitt Miss Merritt Miss Hardie Miss Bowers Miss Brief and Miss Kline. New staff includes Superintendent Mr G R Bogan Principal Agriculture Mr W E Tichenor and others led by Mr Floyd Alléread and Mr George Boyd. Several graduates join from Central State Teachers College Michigan State College and Hope College with assignations across grades and subjects.

Glare Miss Zuschnitt Miss Merritt Miss Hardie Miss Bowers Miss Brief Miss Kline Teachers College Marie Wagenaar Lowi8d Royers Stella H. Lampman Elizabeth Maybee Beatrice Secor Eunice Slentz Janette Scott Alta Bellinger Margaret Alexander Helen Mitchell Estella Holden Doris Gerow Kindegarten Catherine Crowel Miss Secor Mr. Baumgarten Central State Teachers College of Mt. Pleasant Miss Morgan Michigan State College Wagenaar Hope College Alexande Miss Scott Reed City Fremont Fremont Respectively. Miss Morgans Pleasant Midland Hope Miss Alexander Miss Wagenade Constantine

Local Lodge of Free Masons Hosts Shepherd Lodge Visit

John Q. Locklodge and Salt River Lodge F and A M entertained Shepherd Lodge last Thursday evening. The visiting degree team conferred the third degree on E R Zemmer Gordon Rogers Devere Schoonover Eddie Hubel and Leo Oden. After ritual, a Congregational church basement banquet was served with brief talks by visiting masons.

John Q. Locklodge A. M Salt River Shepherd Gordon Rogers Devere Schoonover Eddie Hubel Leo Oden Congregational Church Charles Thurston

Thanks for kindness after loss of Mrs. Rhoda Wiggins

We extend thanks to neighbors and friends for acts of kindness and sympathy during the illness and death of our beloved mother Mrs. Rhoda Wiggins. Gratitude also for floral offerings transportation, singers and Rev. M. B. Wymer for the comforting message.

Rhoda Wiggins M. 8. Wymer

New Shell Station Opens at Mt Pleasant Intersection

Ray Lockwood announces leasing the Shell Gas station at the U S 27 and M 20 intersection in Mt Pleasant and invites friends in Clare and nearby areas to visit when passing through.

Claré Shell U. S. 27 M 20 Mt. Peasant Ray Lockwood

Holbrook's Bazaar Free Scooter Offer

Advertises a promotion for customers spending $1.00 or more at Holbrook's Bazaar on Saturday May 25. Each qualifying purchaser receives a boy's scooter at no extra charge.

Holbrook’s Bazaar

Clare High School Triumphs In 12 Inning Ball Game

Clare High School edged Evart High 10 to 4 after twelve innings in Evart Tuesday. Evart led 1 0 until Clare tied it 4 4 in the eighth. Clare exploded for six runs in the twelfth, then held Evart scoreless. Johnson pitched until seventh, then Joslin took over. Shepherd visits today for a tough remaining game.

Clare High School Eivart High Evart Clare Johnson Joslin Shepherd

Gilmore Resident Rhoda Wiggins Dies After Illness

Rhoda Dickinson Wiggins of Gilmore township Isabella county born 1856 in Indiana died after a brief pneumonia illness. She moved with parents to Canada married Robert Wiggins in 1875 later settling in Gilmore township with eleven children and twenty five grandchildren. Funeral held at the Christian church with Rev. M S Wymer officiating and interment in Gilmore cemetery.

Rhoda. Dickinson Indiana Gilmore Township Canada Robert Wiggins Isabella County Clara ,Demontague Soa James A Robert L Emily Myers Detroit Bart West Pannie Hunt Manitou Beach Richard Allenville Ruth Rickels Rhoda Rickels Flint Edmond Lottie Pocquette Saginaw Doda Wiggins Jane Impanihe Wymer Gilmore Cemetry

Harrison Congs Church to Have New Minister

The Congregational church in Harrison resumes public worship under Rev. Albert Coombs who will move to Harrison after graduating from Hartford Seminary in June. Coombs has prior service at Johannesburg and comes from Gast, aiming to devote his time to serving the local community.

Harrison Albert Coombs Coombs Hartford Seminary Congregational Johannesburg

Last Rites Held for Murney Bell in Print

Murney Bell born in Canada November 16 1868 died at home in Print May 14 1929 after six months illness aged 60 5 28. He married Cora Alger of Clare in 1898 and one daughter died in infancy. A Pere Marquette employee for 40 years in Flint offices as an accountant. Survived by widow and brother Clayton M. Bell of Fostoria. Funeral Thursday at the Alger residence Rev Johnson officiating interment Cherry Grove Cemetery.

Murney Bell Canada Cora Alger Clare Pere Marquette Railroad Company Bell Clayton M. Bell Fostoria Byron Alger Rev. Johnson Cherry Grove Cemetery

Frost Township Pioneer Lester Dillenback Dies at 74

Lester Dillenback born September 2 1854 near Rochester New York died May 12 1929 at his Harrison Michigan home aged 74 years 8 months 10 days He lived in Frost township Clare county and Barry and Ionia counties and served as supervisor clerk and school director He moved to Harrison five years ago and his funeral was held May 15 at Frost town hall Reverend A F Light officiating

Lester Dillenback Hermer County N. Y Rochester Harrison Michigan Barry County Orange Township Ionia County Lucilla Bright Portland Lula Carrié ‘Carey Frost Township Li. H. Cahoon Monderville Hazel George Rig Big Rapids Millie Rainsmith Lincoln Park Louis Priest Ionia Clare County Frost Town Hall A. F. Light

Rebekahs Pay Tribute To Mothers On Tuesday

About thirty five members and families gathered for the May Rebekah birthday party. The program honored mothers with tributes, two vocal solos, and a dialogue titled Boys are not what they used to be performed by Mrs Buckley and Miss Mary Ginn. A late supper followed and guests departed laughter returning for the next event.

Memorial Services at Congregational Church Next Sunday

Special memorial services will be held Sunday morning at 10 15 at the Congregational Church with Rev H B Johnson delivering a patriotic address The Walter B Narman posts of the American Legion voted to attend as a body and will meet at Hok Brook s office at 9745 to go to the church Veterans of the Civil and Spanish American wars have been invited and many will attend Seats will be reserved for them The choir prepared special music and the public is invited to participate in Memorial Sunday observances

Congregational H. B. Johnson Walter Narman The American, Legion Hokbrook

Annual School Meeting Date Change Notice

Notice from Asa H. Aldrich Commissioner of Schools Clare County Michigan states Senate Bill No. 320 changes the annual school meeting to the second Monday in July and requires the school year to begin July 1 for all districts including primary graded township unit and rural agricultural districts. The law takes immediate effect.

Asa H. Aldrich Clare County Mich

Appreciation for Clare Candy Vending Machines

EH F McCrea thanks Clare and surrounding community for patronage of ten candy vending machines. He notes machines are at local businesses and stocked with fresh assorted bars, hoping patrons find the candy and service pleasing and satisfactory.

EH. F. McCrea Clare

Dance at Temple May 30 Evening and Summer Saturdays

A dance event will be held at the temple on Thursday evening May 30 and on Saturday evenings throughout the summer. The notice invites attendees to join for social dancing and seasonal gatherings at the temple venue.

Clare High Sails To Fourth Straight Victory In Fast Baseball

Clare High School defeated Redd City High 3 to 4 on the local diamond last Friday. Joslin pitched a complete game allowing five hits while Clare’s eight hits were timely and aided by aggressive base running.

Clare High School Redd City High Joslin Clare

Names of Clare High School 1929 graduates sought

Clare High School seeks addresses for a 1929 alumni roster in the annual. Readers may provide current addresses for listed individuals to Harold Schaeffer at the Clare County Savings Bank. Names include Louch and Willonby, Vicksburg, Giverson, Presley Rivers, Lamb, Allen, Maloney, Hathaway, Pratt, Riggs, Clark, Gulliver, Mina Lee, Levison, Fox, Milnes, White.

Clare High School Harold Schaeffer Clare County Savings Bank of N. L. Tibbits Guy Louch Lillie DeCoo Willonby A. R. Vicksburg W. C. Giverson Nellie Presley Rivers Roy Lamb Helen B. Allen Agnes Maloney Grace Hathaway Ethel Pratt

Pomona Grange Meeting Planned at Lake

The Clare Gabelin county Pomona Grange will meet Garfield Grange at Lake on Thursday May 30. A pot luck supper will be served. Secretary.

Clare-[gabelin County Pomona Grange Garfield Grange Lake

Dance at Farwell by Rebekahs May 31

The Rebekahs of Farwell lodge announce a dance at the I O O F hall Friday evening May 31. Proceeds benefit lodge activities and community aid. Tickets available at the hall and from members.

Rebekahs Farwell Lodge I. O. O. F. Hall

The Lime Plane and Shared Life Math Across Cultures

A fragment notes diverse tastes and habits yet asserts a common human rhythm in life. It reflects on differences and sameness, hinting at universal experiences across people and places.

National Grange to Hold Highway Safety Essay Contest

The National Grange led by National Master L J Taber announces a safety essay contest for members under eighteen. Entrants from 8000 granges nationwide compete for 126 prizes with a Seattle trip for the top winner and bronze medals for next places, all by July 4.

National Grange L. J. Taber United States Taber Seattle Washington Sesh Psa National “Automobile Chamber ‘of Commerce Highway Education Board

Good Literature Club holds closing meeting with talk on Club Woman duties

The Good Literature Club wrapped its year with a dinner for 26 at Mrs Minnie Caul's home. Retiring president Mrs Lampman led reports and a talk by Mrs Hurd on the obligation of club women to stay informed and act in service. The group emphasized broad minded, non political service and ends with a reminder to meet again September 16.

Good Literature Club Minnie Caul America

Flint Man and Mother Injured In Auto Wreck

J. C. King of Flint and his 79 year old mother were seriously hurt when their car left the road and overturned two and a half miles east of Flint. King drove rapidly on loose gravel lost control. the car wrecked. Passersby took them to Br. Sanfords' for first aid. the woman suffered a broken arm and facial injuries, while King had multiple broken ribs and was taken to Flint hospital by ambulance.

J. C. King Flint Ewart Mr. King Br. Sanfords Doherty

High School Band Concert Delights Small Audience

A small but appreciative crowd attended the city high school auditorium last Friday to hear the high school band and Girls Glee Club perform what was praised as one of the finest musical entertainments in the city. The plan calls for a concert each spring, with listeners already looking forward to next year’s program.

Three Men Sentenced in Federal Court Last Week

Otto Gardon of north of Claire was sentenced to two years in jail for liquor sales and possession. Clarence Sandy of Toledo received four years at Leavenworth for transporting a stolen car from Toledo to Clare. Eugene Velev of Toledo pleaded guilty to Mann Act violations and received five years at Leavenworth plus two years for the separate offense, to run concurrently.

Otto Gardon Claire Clarence Sandy Gigi County Siegen Tolédo Clare Leavenworth Kan Eugene Velev Phe Toledo

Princess Theatre Weekly Showings May 25 31

The Princess Theatre presents Smiling Guns on Sat May 25 followed by the Ritz children program Sun and Mon. Tue-Wed features The Wolf of Wall Street with a powerful money market drama. Thu-Fri has The Foreign Legion starring Lewis Stone and June Marlowe with a Decoration Day matinee at 2 30 pm. Coming June 16 17 Weary River 18 19 Abie's Irish Rose 25 26 The Wolf Song.

Sun June Marlowe Foreign Legion Morocco The

Notice to Advertisers and Correspondents

Decoration day notices urge advertisers and correspondents to submit advertising copy and newsletters by Monday to ensure insertion. The Sentinel force plans to take the day off for exercises and asks editors to cooperate.

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LODGE Phurston H. S Robt. Wiggins Christian Church Harrison Cong Murney Pere Marquette Railroad Hearts Ease Thelma Cline W. W. Hurd C.H.S. Band Ray Hart C. H. S. Band Arleigh Gorr Cong's Larman Post Veterans of Farwell H. S. Band Princess Theatre Smiling Guns Hoot Gibson
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