Rowland Confesses Drowning Two Stepdaughters in Lake
Sheriff Bates and Prosecuting Attorney Bowler pursued the case after Rowland and his wife confessed to burning papers and misusing licenses. Rowland allegedly took the children to Flint for adoption while deceiving his wife, who aided in the ruse. The couple faced charges as officials coordinated across counties and state police to verify alibis and locate the children. Rowland likely will be taken to Oakland County for trial.
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Bates
Bowler
Rowland
Flint
Virginie
Yhe Chhildren
Hall
Maryland
Harrison
Pleasant
Qwadex
Pleasant Banic
Royland
Oakland County
Ivory elephants bring this woman bad luck in Paris
An American woman from Boston, Sybil Therner, received a two months suspended sentence after attempting to obtain 169 ivory elephants in Paris. A London gypsy palmist had advised gathering 3169 elephants in 13 rows for luck, but Therner was caught pilfering a small amount and later found with 54 elephants from prior stores. The court, noting it was her first offense, imposed the suspended sentence.
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Paris
Jande
Tgs
Sybil Therner
Boston
Lights of New York and its Broadcast World
Lively New York broadcast scene replaces theater visits as residents and out of towners fill studios. Tickets are scarce and exchanges are common while stars mingle in audiences and autographs are readily signed.
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Safani
Versatile veils become fashion's latest statement
Fashion writers discuss designers like Mado Patou Molyneux and Enelly Spears showcasing veils on hats in varied styles. Descriptions cover veils worn under ribbons on brims veils piled in bows high on hats and full face veils to soften harsh looks. The piece notes velvet toques and black tulle veils as bold choices and invites readers to try a Clare Sentinel liner next week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mado
Jean Patou
Molyneux
Enelly Spears
Lewis
Soper Silver Wedding at Barryton Draws 400 Guests
Mr and Mrs R M Shumway attended the silver wedding anniversary of Mr and Mrs James Soper at Barryton last week Wednesday evening. Over 400 guests helped them celebrate. Miss Hazel Bernier received a miscellaneous shower at her home last week Thursday evening in honor of her upcoming marriage. Games and refreshments followed, and many useful and pretty gifts were given to Bernier.
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James Soper
Barryton
Hazel Bernier
Miss Bernier
MABEL LOUISE DYKE DIES AT HOME IN HARRISON
Mabel Louise Dyke dies at home in Harrison on Saturday after a long life. She leaves two sisters De Joris and Ione, one brother David, and many relatives and friends. Funeral services were held at the United Brethren church in Harrison with Rev. Charles Kleinhardt and Revs Pratt assisting. Interment was at Maple Grove Cemetery beside her sisters and brother with local mourners in attendance.
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Mabel’ Louise Dyke
Harrison
de Joris
Ione
David
Charles Kleinhardt
Washburns Yukon Crossing Maps Hidden Frontier
The National Geographic Yukon expedition led by Bradford Washburn crossed the St Elias range on foot with dog teams, mapping uncharted areas near the Yukon Alaska border. They established 12 000 foot survey points, named peaks for King George and Queen Mary, and endured blizzards and record cold before finishing with a rubber boat used to reach civilization.
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Washington
National Geographic Society
Yukon Expedition
St. Elias Mountain Range
Yokor-Alaska
Bradford Washburn
Cambridge
Mass
St. Elias Range
Yukon-Alaska
Washburn
Alaska
Yukon Territory
Canada
Mt. Hubbard
Canadian
King George
Queen Mary
North America
Wang
Abbott Lawrence Lowell
Harvard University
Civilization
Amelia Earhart
Hawaii
United States
South Sheridan Extension Group Meeting October 16
The South Sheridan Extension group invites members and visitors to an all day meeting at Mrs. Hisse Pudway on October 16 starting at 10:30. A pot luck lunch at noon. work this year focuses on handy kitchens. Secretary Hilda Gilson urges a strong turnout.
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South Sheridan
Freedom of Speech Asserted by Jud Tonkins
Jud Tonkins states there is no doubt about freedom of speech and that nothing is so foolish it cannot be bawled out somewhere. The remark emphasizes robust, unbridled expression as a core value.
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Jud Tonkins
Optimistic Rookie Faces Explosive Duty Incident
A rookie assigned to move explosives is found smoking. The sergeant warns of danger and recalls a fatal prior blast. The rookie asserts safety by noting only a few are present, while the sergeant stresses risk and responsibility.
Diet of Worms Reframed in Local Tales
A wary youth jokes that the Diet of Worms sounds like a cooking event. The quip contrasts historic trials with kitchen mislabels, highlighting a playful mix up of gravity and gastronomy.
Little Doris Predicts Wealthy Marriage Via Stone Counting
In a Pearson's Weekly anecdote, a girl named Doris, dining with her aunt, counts fruit stones from her cherry pie and predicts marriage to a rich man. The aunt remarks, and Doris adds she swallowed two stones to make it happen.
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Doris
Auntie
Little Doris
Pearson’s Weekly
Windbreak plan linked to lake assets under acts noted
The dialogue discusses lake use across seasons with appropriations under rivers and harbors, mosquito control, and a proposed third fund to build windbreaks to control dust. The Native and Stranger mention winter and summer allocations aimed at deepening, draining, and dust suppression around the lake.
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Stranger
Pathfinder Magazine
Alimony Troubles Reported by Uncle Mose
A court scene conveys Uncle Mose admitting three months behind on alimony. He explains the delay as due to his second wife not meeting expectations, expressing disappointment that his earlier plan relied on a more productive spouse.
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Mose
Jedge
Too Long to Wait Week End Guest
A witty exchange between a guest and host ends with the guest declaring he will not retire until seventy while the Sleepy Host signals he will turn in, creating a humorous domestic scene.
Derbyshire Party Query Sparks Town Tea Talk
A terse exchange in the town reveals no political parties present beyond social tea parties and bridge gatherings, underscoring a quiet local scene with no formal affiliations.
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Derbyshire
Dis
Mystery of Names in Perkins Line Sparks Old Letters
Dialogue hints at a family name split by remarriage. a boy notes his mother married again and he did not, revealing a case of name changes and kinship questions tied to Perkins. The exchange suggests unresolved personal history rather than a formal event.
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Fisk
Perkins
Stray Stores Magazine Letter Spawns Family Demand
A fragment from Stray Stores Magazine prompts a family debate as a child’s letter arrives and the parents ask when an answer will come. The exchange hints at daily life and expectations without detailing broader events.
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Stray Stores Magazine
Stray Stories Magazine Notes Misread Titles
A quirky item from Stray Stories Magazine hints at playful wordplay with names and phrases about treasure and treasury. The fragment suggests a humorous or romantic aside reflecting mistaken spelling in a casual conversational tone.
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Janey
Stray Stories Magazine
Woman Keeps Him at Door for Half Hour
An item notes a woman kept a man at the door for about thirty minutes claiming she had no time to come inside. Pathfinder Magazine.
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Witey
Pathfinder Magazine
Larman Post and Auxiliary Officers Installed in Blanchard
Blanchard and Cole man hosted installation sessions for Larman Post and Auxiliary officers. Auxiliary leaders included Adelaide Wylie, Reva Maxwell, Florence Sanford, Ethel Schlegel, Mary Ireland, Alta Bellinger, Tyone Gorr, and Alies Loomis with Jane Mason installing. Post officers featured Peter G. Mason and a slate led by Commander Jay O. Bellinger and Leo B H. Oden as past commander. A coat and accessories donation to Otter Lake Children’s Billet was approved.
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Blanchard
Coleman
Otter Lake
Jane Mason
Betty Walker
Anna May Smalley
Adelaide Wylie
Reva Maxwell
Florence Sanford
Ethel Schlegel
Mary Ireland
Alta. Bellinger
Tyone Gorr
Alies Loomis
Blanche Walker
Post Department
Peter G. Mason
Jay O. Bellinger
H. L. Douglas
P. Wu. Cregear
Alexander BE. Wylie
Howard G. Johnston
Wilber Ireland
Arleigh H. Gorr
Community Calendar News and Club Gatherings
Local groups plan meetings and events with dates in October. The Clare Chamber resumes fall activities on October 14 led by President Donald Holbrook. The Clare Study Club meets October 15 with Mrs Harris. A Ladies Aid public dinner is set for October 16 at noon in the Methodist church dining room. The Guild Harvest supper is October 17 at Cong Church. Herrick Ald hosts a chicken dinner November 6. Fall duck hunting opens October 21 and ends November 19.
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Methodist Church
Regular communication of the Masonic Lodge monthly
The Masonic Lodge will hold regular communications on the second Tuesday of every month.
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Masonic Lodge
Auction Sale Of George Gibig Equipment And Livestock
George Gibig will offer farm equipment and livestock at a sale on October 24. The farm is located 21.2 miles north of Clare. A detailed list will be announced next week.
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George Gibig
Claré
Shipping Dates Set for Livestock Shipments
Farmers Ind. Produce Co. lists livestock to ship by 2 00 p m on October 2 and November 5 with deadlines stated for all consignments.
Violin Study Term Opens September at Sherwood Studio
Fall term begins September 27 at 108 W 7th Street Clare Lenn B Sachs of the Detroit Conservatory courses. Lenn Sachs will instruct with credits issued for completing lessons in a Sherwood home setting.
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Sherwood
W. 7Th Street
Clare
Lenn
B. Sachs
Detroit Conservatory
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Rudy Vallee
Jon Cook
Fifty-Eighth Street
Hal Conklin
Bell Syndicate
WNU
SELIA
Clare Sentinel
Jesus
Yukon
South Sheridan Extension
Michigan
Rebs
Leo B H. Oden
Conrad Walker
JBRLL
I. C.‘C. F. Longe
Clare Chamber of Commerce
Donald Holbrook
Clare Study Club
GC. CG. Harris
Cong’s Church
Herrick M. B.,ald
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