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Newspaper
Clare Sentinel
Location
Clare, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Nov 06, 1925
Page
1
The school reports a record monthly attendance of about 94 percent for October. No grade pulls far ahead. fourth grade leads at 97.8 with second grade close behind. Tardy counts drop notably. Names listed include John Dunlop and Delmar Allen among students. staff and multiple grade-level lists follow.
Memorial verse from a grieving wife and children laments the loss of a father and that memory and love endure beyond death. The poem recalls fond memories and longing for the father's voice and presence.
A dance will be held at the Dover Gleaner Hall on Friday evening November 1th. Everyone is invited to attend.
Central Normal will host its second annual Homecoming at Mott Pleasant on Friday and Saturday November 20 and 21. The football game pits Central Normal against Albion College with a 2 30 kickoff. Activities include pep meeting bonfire parade floats reunion luncheons and postgame celebrations.
John Baird director of the state department of conservation says permits are required to carry rifles in deer areas during closed season and shotguns in small game closed season. Local conservation officers supply and forward applications to the state department for approval. The Shiras gun law bans carrying firearms without permits and excludes no calibers including the 22 rifle.
Word reached Mr and Mrs Chas Niemeyer that their son Roy of Saginaw employed by the telephone company had a serious accident while atop a thirty foot pole in Bay City. The pole broke eighteen inches from the ground and, pinned by a safety belt, he could not save himself. His leg broke six inches below the knee and the large bone in his foot protruded through the shoe. He was taken to Mercy hospital Bay City for treatment.
The Princess Theatre lists upcoming screenings: The Hurricane Kid with Hoot Gibson, The Air Man with Warner Baxter, The Only Woman with Norman Talmadge, It is the Law melodrama, plus Harold Lloyd’s The Froghman on Nov 23–25. Matinees at 8:30.
On November 11 1925 Americans observe Armistice Day marking seven years since the 1918 cease fire in France. The piece notes progress in world thought and lauds the American Legion endowment fund as proof republics honor veterans and uphold civilization. It calls for reverent remembrance and renewed allegiance to the nation.
Ralph J. Norton, wanted for stealing hides from Jackson’s slaughter house on July 10, was captured after a bloodstained car and salt traces linked to the crime were found in Bay City. He pleaded guilty and received a sentence of 9 months to 5 years at Jackson with a recommended one year.
A brothers and sons banquet for men and boys hosted by the Congregational church Ladies Guild will be held in the church dining room on Thursday evening November 12. Norris Hilden directs music and a speaker has been secured. No public tickets. limited seating.
The Clare high school announces its October honor students. Notable names include Lucille Callihan Kathyrn Cosgrove Helen House Robert Jackson Allen Kidder Ida Mae King Grace Lister Devers Schoonover Evelyn Van Dyne Frances Anderson and other students such as Altha Kidder Lila Ulrich Dave Ackerman Mary Elden Marion Horton Donald Holbrook Betty Groves Bernice Groves Vernie Holmes Reva Derby Roy Parker Kathleen Osborne Lowell Shull Rex ford Allen Ruth Callihan Ruth Dawson Adolph Heidseitzer Marion Lamphere Ruth Shull Neil Stirling Vera Tupper Edwinna VanDyne and Laila Wahi.
The Good Literature Club met last week Wednesday evening at Mrs Stella Lampman’s home. Topics included Citizenship and Education and The American Woman in Politics. Miss Florence Green and Annabelle Grover sang. Next meeting will be with Mrs A H Horton on Tuesday November 10.
The County Road Commissioners led a tour of inspection to review a detour serving north Harrison ahead of spring work to lay fourteen miles of concrete pavement by the State. They endorsed the Hayes to Frost townships and Hamilton to Franklin townships route and authorized gavelling two miles in Arthur township between Clare and Gladwin with letting set for November 18.
The Chevrolet Army car is a stripped passenger chassis with balloon tires and steel disc wheels. It is used for rapid conveyance of officers during maneuvers and can leave roads to traverse rough terrain. General John A. Lejeune, with Generals Feland and Williams and Colonel B. Hskridge, rode one at Camp Meade during a sham battle.
John Little longtime Vernon resident died at home in Vernon Township on Monday November 2 at age 60 years 8 months and 18 days. Funeral held at St Henrys Church with Rev Fr Flanagan officiating and burial in the church cemetery. Obituary to follow next week.
Limited offer at $9.50 per hundred pounds f.0. bd. Clare. order through Clare Realty Co. or The Citizens State Bank. Prompt action urged for those in need within the next year.
The Clare Study Club met on November 8 with reports on the Grand Lakes Transportation project and state convention. Speakers urged World Court acceptance, disaster relief planning, child labor reform, and preservation of Michigan history while highlighting club growth and community leadership in Benton Harbor and surrounding areas.
Congressman Roy O Woodruff and Dr W H Dumond of Bay City joined a large hunting party that spent the third season week at Houghton Lake. They headquartered at the Waller Tam-a-rac pledge at Houghton Heights and reported excellent goose shooting with partridge, woodcock, pheasant and rabbits in abundance.
John W. Fenner died early Sunday at his daughter's Vernon farm home after months of ill health. Born June 27, 1853 near Decatur Indiana he lived in Allen County as a youth and taught school. He married Lila Snyder in 1877 who died in 1920. Survived by daughter Mrs A J Archbold seven grandchildren and five great grandchildren four brothers and many relatives. Funeral Tuesday at Clare M E church with Rev H M Smith officiating followed by burial in Cherry Grove cemetery.
Firefighters responded to a blaze on the roof of Wm. Smiths West First street home Tuesday shortly after noon. Neighbors spotted the fire, crews brought it under control quickly, but the early spread will cost about 500 dollars, insured.
Ford Motor Company ended October with new daily and monthly production highs. On the last day, October produced 9,109 Ford cars and trucks, topping the prior 9,017, and the month total reached 204,827 units, setting a record for any month.
Beaverton faced Clare on the local gridiron with both teams showing clever plays. Clare dominated from start to finish unleashing accurate passes and key runs ending in a 26 to 0 victory as Thayer and W Johnson scored and Pettchnik fumbled near goal.
Charles A. Perry thanks all who befriended him and his family during his recent illness. He also expresses gratitude to the organizations and individuals who sent flowers and says they are royal fellows.
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