Clare Community Fund Elects Officers For Year
The Clare Community Fund annual meeting on October 31 elected Chairman Wm H Caple and Secretary Mrs W A Lampman with Treasurer George Collins and several committees. The group plans Christmas activities including a Fourth and McHowan Street tree funded by Vermel Reeder and coordinated by multiple local groups. Rev H B Johnson to lead Christmas eve program. volunteers to organize candy, baskets, clothing, and central distribution through Knights of Pythias, Pythians Sisters, Masonic lodge, and I O O F.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clare Community Fund
Wm. H. Caple
W. A. Lampman
George Collins
H, OC
Cudney
Fred McGuire
Jas
S. Bicknell
Lawrence Jackson
Fourth
McHowan
Vermel Reeder
Mr. Wellman
Rev. H. B. Johnson
Norris Blden
L. W. Jackson
G. V. Collins
H. T. McKerring
M. D. Feighner
Jos. Cour
Ellen Hanley obituary notes long illness and coastal ties
Following a several week illness Ellen Hanley died at her east First Street home at age 70. Born Ellen Desmond July 24 1853 in King township York County Ontario she married Thomas Hanley November 27 1877 and had six children including Daniel Detroit Matthew Seattle Mary Grand Rapids Edward and John at home. Her husband died in 1902. The funeral was at St Cecelia church with Rev Fr Geo Flanagan officiating and burial in the church cemetery with relatives from Saginaw Mt. Pleasant and nearby towns attending.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ellen Hanley
First Street
Ellen Desmond
King Township
York County
Ont
Thomas Hanley
Daniel
Detroit
Matthew
Seattle
Wash
Patrick
Midland
Mary
Grand Rapids
Edward
John
Michigan
St. Gecelia
James Keenan
Saginaw
John Fitzpatrick
Mt. Pleasant
Surprise Sendoff For Byron and Mrs Alger
About thirty five neighbors joined Mr and Mrs Byron Alger for a farewell party at their home on Monday evening. They received a Thermo pottle as a gift and were wished bon voyage as they depart Wednesday for Tacoma Washington to spend the winter with their daughter Belle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Byron Alger
R. A. Leffingwell
Mrs. Alger
Tacoma
Wash
Belle
Rodabaugh and Roberts Wed In October Ceremony
Miss Julia Rodabaugh and Clifford Roberts wed at the bride’s father’s home with Rev. H B Johnson officiating. The couple plans to live in Vernon township.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Julia Rodabaugh
Clifford Roberts
Rev
H. B. Johnson
Vernon Towiolip
Death of Godfrey Hoeffle Following Summit Sheep Accident
Godfrey Hoeffle died after injuries from a sheep tending accident at Summit. Born in Wurt temberg Germany March 14 1846 he lived in Clare and had a long marriage history with three spouses and fourteen grandchildren. He is survived by his widow four daughters in the United States and four in the old country. Funeral services were held at his home and the Lutheran church with interment at Cherry Grove cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
East Sixth Street
Godfrey Hooeffle
Summit
Godfrey Hoefle
Wurttemberg
Germany
Barbara Benz
Paul Heuschele
Marion
Carl Walters
Grant Township
New York
Omaha
Neb
Lena Waener
Chicago
Ill
Catharine Barrett
Amsterdam
N. Y
Libe Smith
Clare
Emily Olga
Lena Adams
Old Country
Cherry Grove
Leonard C. Bernthal
Pretty Wedding Solemnized at Birdsall Home
A very pretty wedding took place Thursday November 1 at the home of Mr and Mrs O H Birdsall in Grant township. Lilah Ruth Birdsall married Ernest Radloft with Rev E M Roush performing the ceremony. Nettie Birdsall brought an embroidered dress from Africa for the occasion. Both families are highly respected and friends extend best wishes for a happy life ahead.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O. H. Birdsall
Grant Township
Lilah Ruth
Ernest Radloft
E. M. Roush
Africa
Nettie
Who is this Guy Detour in Detroit road signs
A Detroit Automobile Club encounter reveals growing curiosity about a figure labeled Detour who appears on road signs across the state. The novelty prompts motorists to ask who he is and what he represents as sign campaigns spread near highway turns.
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Detroit Automobile Club
Card of Thanks for Mrs Youmans and Family
The Youmans family thanks friends and neighbors for kindly helping during illness and at the death of their mother Mrs. Youmans Wm Youmans Adelaide Bawkey Ward Youmang Gusta Harris Edith Moore and other relatives express gratitude for support and sympathy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Youmans
Wm. Youmans
Adelaide Bawkey Ward
Youmang
Gusta, Harris Edith Moore
Miss Grace Austin Weds Orvel Sherman at Baptist Parsonage
Miss Grace I. Austin daughter of Mr and Mrs A W Austin of Lake married Mr Orvel S Sherman November 7 at the Baptist parsonage with Rev Milberry officiating. Sherman is a young Farwell businessman conducting the Sherman garage. The Sentinel extends best wishes for happiness and prosperity to the couple.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grace I. Austin
A.W. Austin
Lake
Orvel S. Sherman
Baptist Parsonage
Milbercry
Sherman
Farwell
The
Sentinel
Peopie
Father Son Banquet Planned for November 22
Plans are under way for a community Father Son Banquet to be held in Clare High School Gymnasium on Thursday evening November 22. The event will serve about three hundred men and boys with a program by Prof. Barnes of Central State Normal as speaker. Committees span program publicity tickets and banquet arrangements with local church leaders and library association members coordinating efforts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clare
The
Library Association
Banqnet
Prof. Barnes
Central State Normal
Mr. Pleasant
H. A. Strait
Norris Elden
H. B. Johnson
M. D. Feighner
C. A. Lohnés
C. B. Milberry
W. W. Gumser
O. A. Atkins
C. A. Wellman
A. Reading
L. W. Jackson
B. A. Anderson
H. C. Gudney
B. N. Mercer
Fred Thompson
Wm. H. Caple
James Ss. Bicknell
G. H. Phelps
M. B. Gallagher
Jesse Hampton
Warren Heiser
C. Harris
Noted Women of America Members Host Club Meeting
A regular club meeting at Mrs. M. B. Gallagher's home opened with president Mrs. Anderson presiding. Eighteen members answered roll call with Noted Women of America. Van Dyne joined as a new member. federation report by Mrs. Johanna Macs and Mrs. J. H. Wilson inspired the group for the year. The evens host the odds at a Nov. 16 dinner with Mrs. Wm. H. Bicknell, next meeting Nov. 20 with Mrs. R. I. Hether.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. B. Gallagher
Anderson
America
van Dyne
Detroit
Johanna Macs
J. H. Wilson
Wm. H. Bicknell
R. I. Hether
L.G.W
Gratitude for Kindness After Family Accident
In thanks for acts of kindness after an accident on October 6, the VanSicklen families express heartfelt gratitude. Neighbors helped with meals, lifting, washing, and support, including Help the Hostess Club deliveries. They acknowledge many unnamed friends from near and far.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dad
Edgar VanSicklen
Wilmot VanSick
Donations Received for Welfare Work
Donors listed to date for the Welfare committee include Jas. O Connor John Dionise J A Alien J F Tatman 8 Bogardus F M Morgan Geo McKeever Mertz Bidwell Foss Bakery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jas. O'Connor
John Dionise
J. A. Alien
J. F. Tatman
8. Bogardus
F. M. Morgan
Geo. McKeever
Mertz-Bidwell
Foss. Bakery
Electric Wiring and Repair Services Ad
Local wiring and repair advert offering estimates for wiring jobs. Contact William Holbrook by phone for service and a complete line of wire aids.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Holbrook
Pioneer of Isabella Co. Taken in Death
Dorothy Vardy born June 1 1861 in Hastings county Ontario died October 31 at 74. She moved to Michigan in 1872 and married Hadward Youmans. Five children survive. roots in Gilmore township and Free Methodist church. Funeral from Free Methodist church with Rev J A Allen officiating, interment Gilmore Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dorothy ‘Vardy
Hastings County
Ont
Canada
Michigan
Hadward ‘Youmans
Gilmore Township
Isabella ‘County
Wilds of
Free Methodist Church
Alberta
Our City
Mt. Pleasant
Adelaide Bawkey
White Cloud
Gusta Harris
Bowling Green
Ward
Flint
Edith Moore
Brant
J. A. Allen
Gilmore Cemetery
K of P Lodge Highlights Annual Game Hunt and Supper
The K of P lodge held its traditional game hunt over Sunday and Monday with W. L. Mc Neill and Bart Barrus as captains. Participants played without knowing their sides until Monday night, McNeill’s team winning by a comfortable margin. A supper for 150 members and friends followed on Tuesday with talks and music, marking a successful start to the lodge’s winter activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
K. of P. Lodge
W. L. McNeill
Bart Barrus
McNeill
Will Be Strictly A Ladies Party
A ladies only dress up party hosted by the Pythian Sisters at 8:00 pm next Wednesday. Lunch dancing and a grab bag sale with a worst costume prize. Admission is twenty five cents. Men barred. attendees urged to bring money.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
K. of P. Hah
Princess Theatre Week’s Openings Showa Drama Mix
This week at Princess Theatre lists Sunday and Monday November 11 and 12 programs Nice People with Bete Daniels. Back Home and Broke with Thos. Meighan. Around the World in 18 Days serial. Gossip with Gladys Waiton. Saturday Brass Commandment with Win Farnum. coming attraction The Old Homestead.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bete Daniels
Thos. Meighan
Gladys Waiton
Win
Farnum
The
Special invitation to services at Odd Fellows Hall
A notice invites all to attend services at Odd Fellows Hall over Thurston's Undertaking parlors at 2:00 PM Sunday. Conducted by the same workers who led the tent meetings. The Wesley doctrine cited as standard. Evang Crawford and Johnsdon urge attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Odd Fellows
Thurston
Wesley
Evang
Crawford
Johnsdon
Washington Shrine Honors Clareman Mercer's Honorary Member
Benjamin N. Mercer of Clare Michigan is elected Honorary Member of Almas Temple Shriners Washington D C in a October 8 1923 vote. The letter dated October 29 1923 informs Mercer of the honor and notes cooperation helped Imperial Council meeting of 1923.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. N. Mercer
Almas Temple
Washington
Almas Temple of Shriners
Washington, D. C
Oasis
Benjamin N. Mercer
Clare
Michigan
Leonard P. Steuart
Imperial Council
Mr. Bob Tonight at H.5 Auditorium
The two act comic play Mr. Bob is scheduled tonight at the H.5 Auditorium. A musical prelude features String Trio and various soloists, with a between acts feature and a mild love scene to end act two. Proceeds aid athletic equipment payments for the school system.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bob
Mr. Bob
Saunders
Brown
Miss Wilson
Mr. Elden
Strait
Gumser
Athletic Association
Auctions and sales calendar notices
Auction notices reveal several estate and farm sales scheduled for November at various locations near Farwell. W. A. Oden will auction A. LaGrew estate at the residence near Farwell school. Other sales include H. Dell livestock and tools, Norman Hoover livestock and articles, Ed McCoy sale, Rudolph Remur moving to Saginaw, and Andrew Demeter near Rose Bush planning a sale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. A. Oden
A. LaGrew
Farwell School
H. Dell
Norman Hoover
Farwell
Rudolph Remur
Saginaw
Andrew Demeter
Rosebush
Hig Lst
Michigan State Board Announces December 1923 Exams
The Michigan State Board of Examiners for Registration of Architects Engineers and Surveyors lists the next engineer and surveyor exams for December 27 28 and 29 1923. Application blanks and full information on exam places subjects etc may be obtained by writing to the Board office Room 601 2033 Park Ave Detroit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michigan State Board of Examiners
Architects, Engineers, and Surveyors
the Board
Park Ave
Detroit
Wilson-Davy Co Out Of Business Demand for Settlements
All parties are urged to call and settle their accounts as Wilson-Davy Co announces it is going out of business.
Inter-Class basketball tournament ends with seniors winning
More than eighty students competed as Clare High School concluded three weeks of interclass games. Senior captains Florence Holbrook and Leo Hampton led the champions, with sophomores Hazel Hill and De Vere Schoonover captaining second-place squads. Coaches gauge material, while plans include two more bleacher sections and moved backboards to speed play and reduce injuries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Florence Holbrook
Leo Hampton
Hazel Hill
de Vere Schoonover
Clare High School
the Sentinel
Health Committee Plans Local Nurse Fund and Districts
Clare County Health committee meets in Clare with delegates from Harrison Farwell and Clare. They divide the county into three districts to oversee health work and discuss using Red Cross funds about 600 dollars as a nucleus to hire a county nurse. Talks by Dr DeKleine and Sam Johnson are arranged to offer free community health talks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farwell
Clare County Health Committee
Clare
Harrison
Temple
State Board of Health
G. ©. Lamb
Red Cross
B. N. Mercer
DeKieine
Saginaw
Sam Johnson
Welfare League
Clare County
Thankful notice for support after loss of Mrs Helen Hanley
Wes and family express heartfelt thanks to friends and neighbors for kindness during illness and death of beloved mother Mrs Helen Hanley. Gratitude extended for floral offerings and to those who provided autos. Children
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hllen Hanley
Consumers Power Co. to Protect Their Employees
At a Tuesday meeting manager Holcomb announced a group life insurance program with Equitable Life Assurance Society. All employees with a year or more in service receive coverage without medical exam and no exclusion for age or health. Coverage amounts scale by length of service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Consumers Power Co
Holcomb
Equitable Life Assurance Society
New York
Clare County Ministers Association Formed
Clergy of Clare County met at Clare Baptist Church to organize a county ministers association. Rev. C. B. Milberry was elected chairman Rev. Leroy M. Whitney secretary and Rev. Roush vice president for six months. Meetings set for the first Monday each month. All ministers invited to join.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clare County
Clare Baptist Church
Kingdom of Christ
C. B. Milberry
Leroy M. Whitney
Farwell
Roush
Shrine Club Formed by Isabella and Clare Counties
Mt Pleasant hosts Friday gathering as Isabella and Clare counties organize a Shrine Club named I S and elect officers led by President B N Mercer of Clare and Bert Parkhill of Mt Pleasant. A future Clare meeting plans a high class evening for Shriner members and families to support crippled children and other activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Isabella
Clare
Mt. Pleasant
I. 8S
B. N. Mercer
Bert Parkhill
Sid Thompson
Shepherd
Floyd Oliver
Farwell
Wm. Murphy
Harrison
Perry Thompson
Orange Lodge Plans Armistice Day Church Trip
The Orange Lodge of this city will attend the Baptist church next Sunday morning in a body. They will be accompanied by the Ladies' organization. Members meet at the hall at nine o'clock for observance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orange Lodge
Baptist Church
Ladies’ Organization
Armistice Day Dinner for Clare Legion at Duncan's Hall
Business men of Clare sponsor a dinner for the Larman Post American Legion at Duncan's hall on Sunday November 11 at 12 30 PM Following the memorial service all ex servicemen and ladies are invited The Legion will meet at their hall at 10 86 Program at 11 00 AM
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clare
Larman Post of
American Legion
Duncan’s Hall
Legion
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St. Cecelia Church
Rev. E. M. Roush
Miss Lilah Birdsall
Sherman-Austin
B. B. Gallagher
Mack
Isabella CO
Edward Youmans
K. OF
P. Lodge
W.L. McNeil
Princess Theatre
Clareman
Lawrence Walker
L. P. Steuart
H. 5
Ed. McCoy
Bale
Clare County Ministerial’ Assn
Shrine
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