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Newspaper
Clare Sentinel
Location
Clare, Michigan, United States of America
Date
May 29, 1936
Page
4
The Sports Committee at Twin Elms hosted a Wednesday golf gathering with a surprise prize draw. Minnie Mance and Harriet Naumes drew slips matching their scores exactly and each received a U S Navy golf ball. A flag tournament is planned for next week with details to follow.
The Sentinel notes Joseph Kitchin resigns from local duties to join the University of Michigan. His public addresses on Memorial Day 1935 and Armistice Day 1935, civic work, and columns in The Sentinel are highlighted. The Board of Education extends regrets and best wishes to Kitchin and his supporters.
A series of meetings and events are announced including Commencement on May 29 at 3 p m with Dr M S Rice as speaker at Metropolitan church Detroit Michigan Legion and Legion Auxiliary meet on the first and third Mondays Sheridan Farm Union gathers June 1 at the town hall Clare Kiwanis at Hotel Doherty Wednesdays at 6 30 p m Livestock Feeders Day June 4 at Michigan State College Hast Lansing with demonstrations and speeches Eastern Star meets first Thursday Mason Lodge meets second Tuesday State Convention of the American Legion in Lansing August 16 17 18.
Redding township hosts the Clare County Child Health Committee for a June meeting at Temple Town Hall. The session starts at 8:00 p m on Wednesday June 3. Members and all interested in child health work are invited to attend. Catherine M. McDermott Clare County Nurse.
A Mt Vernon Grange program replaces the usual lecture with a social hour next Monday night at the hall. Mrs Ralph Brown and Mr and Mrs Louie Thayer organize the event and urge neighbors to bring sandwiches and a picnic basket for the gathering.
Group No 6 of the Ladies will serve lunch Friday after noon at the home of Mrs H W Bard. Other items note Kenneth Ritter recovering after an appendix operation at Mt Pleasant hospital. Local social notes include visits from Detroit relatives and plans for Mackinac Island convention.
Poppy Day held last Saturday across the county proved highly successful with the American Legion Auxiliary Unit sponsoring events. Poppies, made by veterans in institutions, provided income for the workers. Mayor Jesse Hampton bought the first poppy, and Lucille Creguer topped the sales with Douglas Masten second.
The Beale and Breese families thank friends for sympathy and flowers in their bereavement and acknowledge Rev. Stanford forhis comforting message. Signed by John C Beale Earnest C Beale Bessie Breese Cleo feplin.
The Grant Farm Union Local Committee extends gratitude to Mrs Beakes and the pupils and Mr Thomas of Sears and all who assisted in making the social a success.
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Governor Pitcgerald calls state cooperation for Clare Michigan centennial memorial events. Memorial services July 19, with a multi day celebration through July 22 led by Theodore G Bowler chairman and committees for pageant displays and concessions. Citizens urged to contribute data and costumes to showcase Clare County at Michigan's 100th birthday event.
Mary Sutton Swinford Sutton was born July 27 1876 and died at her Austin Farm Surrey township May 24th. She married James Sutton June 18 1896 and had thirteen children, Wesley preceded in death August 10 1912. Surviving are Herbert, Alphia Agness, William, Chas Curtis, Fred Millyard, George Naegle, John Winkler, Roy, Ray, Chester, Woodrow, Emylie and twenty one grandchildren. Funeral services were held at the home Tuesday with Rev A D Telder officiating and Surrey cemetery burial.
Ida May Bowen McKinley born January 12 1859 in Onondaga County New York moved with her family to Michigan in 1869 settling near Pompei Clinton County later Isabella County. She married John M McKinley May 15 1893 and had three children two surviving, died May 17 after illness. Funeral at Smith Funeral Home Grand Ledge with interment Cherry Grove Cemetery Clare. Rev S W Large officiated.
An article reports widespread worm nests visible on trees along roads and in orchards. It notes trees stripped to the bark by millions of worms, creating unsightly woodland scenes and warning that damage will grow yearly. Farmers and landowners are urged to destroy nests to prevent escalating costs and labor.
Shipping dates for Hinsley are indicated as the 2nd and 26th by Farmers Ind. Produce Co. The note requests readiness by 2:00 PM and mentions Myestock as a recipient or related term.
Mrs Carrie Moores and her daughter return to Detroit after a two week visit with Mrs Mabel Durfee. Mr and Mrs Steve Leposky and family spent Sunday evening with friends at Beaverton. The school closed Friday with a Harrison picnic. Bob Leposky stays home to cut pulp wood for Mr Borders. Mrs Carrie Moores Mrs Laura Turner and Mrs Mabel Durfee called on Mrs C J Harvey Friday afternoon.
West Grant School closed Friday for a picnic dinner enjoyed by all. Eighth grade diplomas were awarded to Donald Barber Esther Reynolds Arlene Robinett and Mabel Went worth Nsta Reynolds earned a attendance certificate.
Mrs John Rhodes and others visit Clare residents with multiple Wednesday calls. A May 21 gathering at Mrs Ted Newmans featured gifts and a pot luck lunch. Various families like the Kleiners, Bissetts, and Browns are noted for recent visits and farm improvements.
Lola Rulapaugh and Emma Rulapaugh deaths bring relatives to Farwell for funeral services. Adam Reger bedridden with back trouble. Republican rally attended by Robt Hutchinson in Bay City. Several locals ill or visiting relatives, pastors, and parishioners described amid community life.
Last Friday the school held a picnic dinner for children and parents. The Home Economics Extension group was one of four groups to finish with 100 percent in the county. Local families including the Brocker, Brown, Brockway, Squires, Leash and other relatives visited over the weekend. Farmers Union members are urged to attend tonight for a planned surprise.
A community recreation gathering was held at the school house on Thursday evening. Attendees include Alfred Gaffney and family, Claude Morse and family, and Harry Boucher and family from near Ewart. Local callers Hilton of Gilbert Waddington and Darnell with others attended.
George and Alfred Gaffney to Sears Sunday for a ball game. Carl Radabough, Helen Gaffney, and Otis Hansen to Ewart last Monday. Naomi Hickok spent the weekend at home. Herbert Middleton and S B Shina barger to Lake George Friday evening, Art Hansen and family to Cadillac Sunday visiting relatives. Junior returned home with them for his summer vacation.
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