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Newspaper
Clare Sentinel
Location
Clare, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Nov 26, 1937
Page
3
Merchants and business leaders show strong backing for Clare High School football this season. Paul Mance led funds for equipment while Muri Houghton, known as Doc, gave free hot fudge sundaes to every player in a winning game, totaling at least 60 desserts.
The text argues the spoils system exists in schools with favoritism shaping grading and activity access. It contrasts the compliant student Johnie, who gains teacher approval, with a student who voices disagreement and risks exclusion. It calls for merit based placement and mutual democratic spirit between teacher and pupil.
Despite six graduates and five regulars, Clare High’s 1937 team fought hard to the end. The squad showed grit through illness and injuries, earning praise for effort while the seconds earned respect for consistency and perseverance. Coach Brown urges continued effort next year.
A reflection on classroom discipline from both student and teacher perspectives. The piece argues teachers endure long hours listening to nonstop chatter and petty grievances, just as students feel misunderstood by grading.
Sun Oil Company acid treats its State B-1 in Helenville township Midland county three miles west of Lumberjack center. The well logged 800 feet oil in 48 hours after initial production at 3955 feet. A new location has opened nearby with Chapman Oil moving onto lease land in section 27 four and a half miles southeast. Nearby land remains largely leased to Sun except for a small parcel held by Phillip Lalone of Pontiac.
The article urges careful infant care from birth, stressing that a baby's future health and character depend on early physical needs, surroundings, and routines. It advises consulting a physician, following proven feeding and sleep guidelines, and avoiding conflicting secondhand advice while treating baby care as a serious, skilled task.
The Fighting Pioneers closed the season by beating Gladwin 7 to 6 before a Homecoming crowd on November 11. Clare scored on a late line back play after a one yard loss, but the ball was advanced to the one yard line. Perkins scored and Schaaf added the extra point. Gladwin reached the ten yard line in the third quarter and scored, but failed the extra point. Pioneer lineup included Kleiner Jackson Cappaert Stanford Foss Kapplinger Dwyer Koch Bryant Schaaf Perkins, with Mance as sole substitute.
An Inquiring Reporter poll gathers opinions on the basketball team with mixed views. Russell Koch says Gooch will be fine, Cappie Cappaert doubts a strong season, Harriet Phimsey and Wayne Perkins offer cautious optimism, while Cleland Green and Cleland Green doubt the team’s chances. Coach Brown cautions about early struggles.
A playful, rambling note from a newsletter rowdy about basketball prep and quirky figures. It mentions Paul Mance, Spag Dionese, Ernie Bryant, Scum Maxwell, Albert Anderson Jr., Knute Rockne, and Notre Dame in a humorous, informal sports culture snapshot.
Clea Hoyle, born August 15 1913 in Fairgrove Township Michigan, grew up in Gilford and Saginaw. After graduating Western High and Central State Teachers College she taught at Otisville High then moved to Clare to teach commercial studies, a role she has held for three years. She has never left Michigan and hopes to visit other states and countries someday.
An apology is printed for an error in the previous issue misidentifying Mrs Heal as an employee. The note clarifies she is working on her Master’s degree at the University of Michigan.
Washington report notes President Roosevelt reluctantly acknowledged the failures and dangers of New Deal policies in a November 15 message. It cites a April 21 1936 Ways and Means Republican report critiquing the undistributed corporate earnings tax and its broad adverse effects on reserves employment rehab and competition.
Drilling notes from Clare County Section 14 Sun Oil Company owner with pipe at 180 feet. Section 2 Lincoln Palomar Realty Company Wittmer owner drilling below 1900 feet. Section 9 Lincoln Mortenson McClanahan Oil owner fishing at 1665 feet. Section 24 Lincoln Fee No 12 James McKay owner driving pipe below 500 feet.
Arthur Morris owner drills below 1400 feet in Section 20 Denver Lawler No 1. The notice confirms field ownership and the target depth for operations. The record lists drilling scope and responsible owner for the project.
Natives in East Africa churn milk into butter and apply the product as a hair dressing rather than for eating, a practice noted in the column.
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