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Newspaper
Clare Sentinel
Location
Clare, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Oct 05, 1923
Page
1
Schools push businesslike rules to improve daily attendance with emphasis on punctuality and regular attendance. The piece lists students who were neither absent nor tardy, breaking by grade, and urges parents to ensure children are on grounds 20 minutes before classes begin.
Clare farmers will attend free demonstrations of Sodatol a new war explosive stronger than forty percent dynamite. Mr Kessler arrives October 12 to show stump blowing rock blasting and ditching. Orders via Citizens State Bank Clare with limited supply six to eight cent per pound plus cartridge and freight.
The list enumerates students across Fourth through Eighth grades with names such as Roy Wilson Doris Schaar Archie Cleveland Hazel Grewe Belva Bowler Dorothy Halstead Belva Bowler and others. The roster shows a mix of common and regional names, reflecting a classroom or school roll call.
Mrs. Johanna Mark welcomed the club on Tuesday October 2. Members discussed Corra Harris and planned library acquisitions and author studies. Francis Jackson performed two vocal selections with Marjorie Jackson as accompanist. Mrs. Trevegne invites members to her home on October 16.
We thank friends and neighbors who assisted us during the illness and death of our beloved father Alonzo Wood The Wemily Look for Lamphere Brothers to me on another page.
Rev H B Johnson arrives as pastor of the Congregational Church in Clare. A Michigan native with prior posts in Beaverton Stanton Greenville and Vermontville he led boys work and the Business Men's Association. He and his family take the parsonage on West Path street as city churches host a union service Sunday evening to greet him.
The Five County League All Stars faced Coleman, league champions, at Recreation Park. The All Stars, a mixed lineup, impressed with teamwork and solid pitching by Foust. They built a 6 0 lead and expanded to 17 1 by the sixth inning, with Clare, Hussey Hubel and John Groves among top hitters.
The Order of Eastern Stars thank Mr and Mrs A J Doherty for permitting a rummage and baked goods sale in the lobby of their new hotel. The lodge ladies are named as the first occupants of the building and express gratitude through The Sentinel columns.
Third grade students with perfect spelling streaks include Neil Biden Joseph Kennedy Donna Mae Haring and others. Promotions for Bertha May Wilson and Keith Detwiler. Seventh grade reports on cultural topics. high school plays, box social proceeds, and an expanding college entrants list.
Hari Hanchett and Mrs. Mooney thank friends and neighbors for acts of kindness during their father’s illness and passing. They also thank those who sent floral offerings and the minister for comforting words.
A trap shoot at Sanford farm starts Sunday at 2 00 PM. A special match between Hochstetler of this city and Saylor of Lansing is planned for a $50 purse and will be held at that time.
A brief note from Joseph Heids warns accusers to prove claims about his wife allegedly taking $25 from his home, implying potential guilt on the part of the accusers. The message remains vague on dates and locations.
The Clare Study Club hosted a banquet for public school instructors and the school board with wives and club ladies. A full program featured toasts by Mr. W. H. Caple and Mrs. Mulder, remarks on the board, and music by Mrs. Eugene Wyman and a string trio.
The September Term of Circuit Court has occupied two weeks on the criminal calendar. Last week it adjourned due to the death of Atty Penny's mother. It resumed Monday morning, with several cases tried. no sentences reported as of to press, but a full report is expected next week.
Mrs. Horace Joiner thanks friends who sent flowers during her hospital confinement in Ann Arbor.
A dance will be held at the Dover Gleaner Hall on Friday October 12. Everyone is invited to attend.
Merritt Arbor to hold a Wednesday evening meeting on October 10 with important business on the agenda. Mrs. T A Shulte and her Montana guests, including her son Joseph, visited James and Mrs O Grady before traveling to Saginaw, Detroit and Grand Rapids. G H Phelps claims interior upgrades to the Cafeteria plus a new electric sign to attract patrons. For sale a good second hand oil stove offered at this office.
Clare church ladies from Harrison gather at the Congregational church for a get acquainted afternoon attended by over a hundred. The program featured invocations, addresses from church leaders, recitations, songs, and a Red Cross talk by Miss Helm. A luncheon followed in the church parlors.
The girls track meet held last Friday drew over forty participants across elimination and final events. Victoria Grewe led with two firsts, while Nellie Jane Davy, Helen Wills, and Marion Durnin earned top marks in various events. Miss Osbert and Reva Derby highlighted field events as eighth grade totals topped with thirty four points.
A Harrison county Red Cross push plans a $1000 appropriation to hire a county health nurse. The October 11 meeting sets up a community board. multiple branches will fund and elect officers. Japanese Relief fund totals show oversubscription with Harrison at $40 and Clare at $2.
Thos Bolan of one mile south of the Wilson school house sells his farm and rests. Emma Ott estate to be sold by administrator Chas L Ott at the farm one mile west of Cornwell farm. Thos Groves on duty at 12:00. Chas McCumber, renter of the Bierly farm near Lake George, disposes of his personal property. Al Goss acts as auctioneer.
The Princess Theatre presents Theo dore Roberts and Thomas Meighan in a drama where a psychologist allows the hero to glimpse two possible futures guiding his life. Also on slate Tuesday-Wednesday Rich Men's Wives a tale of wealth with an all-star cast. Admission 33 and 10 cents. Thursday-Friday Please Help Emily with Ann Murdock in a comedy feature. Saturday Skid Proof with Chas Jones.
Hampton announces another reduction in Ford cars the lowest in the history of the Ford Motor Co. It will pay you to investigate these price drops and the dealer offers across the region.
For sale. Garage business advertised due to poor health. For further particulars inquire at The Service Garage Riverdale Michigan.
A dance is planned at the Mt. Vernon Grange Hall on Friday evening October 5. Everyone is invited to attend. The King’s Daughters will meet with Mrs. Ben Licomis next Thursday. A chicken dinner will be served and all are invited.
Local retailer announces sale of Bibles and tools at Kirkpatrick's Drug Store line, inviting customers to browse items and take advantage of affordable prices.
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