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Newspaper
Clare Sentinel
Location
Clare, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Nov 10, 1933
Page
1
A one day county wide campaign in Clare county on Saturday December 2 promotes community rats control. The program offers bait at cost via distributors and urges households to clean and proof storage, elevate refuse, and remove harbors to enhance lasting results.
Six teams opened the season at Harrison Opera House with strong local turnout. Tracy led as top scorer in two games as Company 1613 formed a league with MECW 57S Senators Falcons and Headquarters.
Forty school men gathered at Clare High School for the first Central Michigan Roundtable meeting of the year. A splendid dinner followed, with community singing and a short business session. Speakers included Miles Callaghan and Asa Aldrich, who urged active school involvement in government and education improvement.
Mannie Sutton of this city lost one of his driving horses on U S 27 last Saturday evening when Herbert Jennings guided the team onto the pavement to pass a parked car. An auto driven by Hart Cradit of Arthur township struck the inside horse as it moved from concrete to dirt, killing it. Mrs Cradit and another passenger suffered minor bruises.
The Michigan State Board of Tax Administration will enforce the penalty for late tax returns under the General Sales Tax Act. Returns due by the 15th of the month must be filed on time. if not, 25 percent of the tax is added as a penalty for failure to file. October returns received after November 15 will incur penalties.
The Choral Union schedules weekly rehearsals at 7 30 pm in the School auditorium. Superintendent Kennedy invites music enthusiasts from Harrison and Yarwell to join. Orders for the Messiah book are being taken now. Fifty attended last week with strong leaders in every section and fifty more expected.
The Ladies Union met with Mrs. Geo. Wilson Friday afternoon with 15 present. Refreshments were served as they sewed for a mission school, enjoying a lively, youthful spirit and strong community support.
New derricks rise this week as Russell No. 3 Woods No. 3 and Brief No. 4 start on west side of section 22 while Ma har No. 2 on east side of section 26 north of No. 1, once dry. Oil found in Smock No. 1 at northeast quarter of section 26, but no gas flow. likely to be a pumper. Beatty No. 1 drills below 3070 feet. Duncan No. 1 at 524 feet. Chester Thayer and McDonald wells brine only after deep Dundee drilling near sections 10 and 25.
The Fair Board will pay all premiums as soon as funds arrive from the county. The secretary, Chas. Kleinhardt, states payment is expected soon. Guests over the weekend included Mr. and Mrs. Hugh Miller and son Hughie Jr. of Durand visiting Mr. and Mrs. Benj Parish.
The Clare County Red Cross reports this past year showed welfare value far above county cash contributions. Miss Jane Davy chairs the Roll Call, Donald Holbrook leads as County Chairman, and Mrs. Alex Artibee oversees distribution. Clothing and flour are distributed via township supervisors and ward orders, with time and place to be announced.
The program committee for the Red Cross call includes George R. Sherwood Jay Bellinger and Conrad Walker as key selections. The trio coordinates outreach, speaker engagement and fundraising drive efforts.
Monday morning fourteen-group leaders attended the Home Furnishing Extension class in Clare Public School taught by Miss Frieda Gilmore from Michigan State College. A Brush College district group was added. The lesson covered reupholstering chairs and making slip covers for furniture with demonstrations on springs padding and fastening.
The Zenchia Chapter hosts a card party in the Masonic hall next Wednesday night November 15 at 8:00. Tickets are 25 cents and all are cordially invited. Committee members are listed.
Mayor J H Wilson urges Clare citizens to observe Armistice Day on Saturday November 11 1938. All who can should attend the program at the High School auditorium under the American Legion and Clare Schools. Local businesses will close 11:00 to 12:00 for the ceremony.
On October 27 Jay Green Jr a local Boy Scout was awarded a medal for saving Chester Richards life at the mill pond. The ceremony occurred in the High School auditorium during morning chapel with George White Clare Board of Education secretary presenting. The medal is issued by the Michigan Safety Council and the American Automobile Association. At the time of the incident Jay was a Cub Scout. This marks a second such award to Clare Boy Scouts for lifesaving deeds.
Miss Nellie Jane Davy chairs Clare county Roll Call for the Red Cross with a team including Frances Anderson and others to canvass Clare city and nearby districts. The drive runs from November 11 to Thanksgiving and urges local residents to contribute to aid indigents.
On October 22, Rev. Chas Kleinhardt of the United Brethren church united Lawrence Burrill of Clare County and Violet Gamble, daughter of Mr and Mrs Geo Gamble, in a ring ceremony at the Gamble home in Greenwood township. The service was in front of a small circle of friends and neighbors with Arnold Cook and Grace Gamble as attendants.
The parade, sponsored by the Clare Study Club and Clare Public School, moved from the school to the business district at 1 30 PM Thursday. Students from all grades appeared in costumes with posters and floats, highlighting the week long celebration. Dr Paul Voelker, superintendent of public instruction, spoke at the auditorium, followed by a parents reception and school exhibits. More details will follow next week.
The Walter H. Larman Unit of the American Legion Auxiliary met with seventeen members. They outlined plans for the year including a bake sale on November 25 at Gay Corporation office, a first all day sewing session on November 16 at Nellie Sherwood home, and a canned fruit drive with a hospital fundraiser. A float for the school parade was arranged for November 9 with Iyone Gorr in charge. The next social meeting is November 20.
The Red Cross Roll Call has operated each year on November 11 since the first Armistice Day in 1918. The observance honors veterans and raises support for relief work through community participation and fundraising efforts.
Walter H. Larman Post achieves paid up membership for 1934 before Armistice Day. The post rises from 46 to 48 members with four transfers in, and aims for national recognition with the Most Distinguished Citation from National Legion Headquarters.
Local Ladies Auxiliary met with 27 members present led by president Norma Pratt. Guest Neithercut of Flint shared church work tips. Plans include an appreciation shower for pastor's wife Dora Lockyer and a Thanksgiving party November 15 in church parlors with faculty wives as guests.
Tonight at the Ideal Theatre the double feature includes Cock Tail Hour starring Bebe Daniels and The Life of Jimmie Dolan with Douglas Fairbanks. Plus King of the Arena with Ken Maynard and Your Favorite Western Star and His Horse Tarzan. Sunday and Monday bring Turn Back, the Cloaks See Tracy a life reimagined. Tuesday to Thursday offer Baby Facts Barbara Stadwick a drama of a young girl’s rise to better things for adults.
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