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Newspaper
Clare Sentinel
Location
Clare, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Oct 16, 1925
Page
1
Clare briefly led early as Beaverton pressed and scored on trick plays. Beaverton built a late first-half edge after a Clare fumble, then added a third-quarter interception and a fourth-quarter drive halted by penalties before the final whistle.
The First Congregational Church auditorium, closed for four weeks under Fred Arman and his decorating crew from Mt Pleasant, will reopen next Sunday with special services. Mrs Paul Brett of Carson City will sing a solo and George Pearson, a noted tenor, will also sing. N A Elden, choir director, plans an anthem and Rev H S B Johnson will preach.
A county report notes the city library will miss half of its 1925 funding totaling $112, down from $260 last year. Countywide fines for this purpose drop from $1,075 to about $500, suggesting lawbreakers in Clare County are decreasing.
Last week Wednesday evening October 7 at Pontiac the marriage of Miss Frances Beatty of Sheridan to Mr Carence Boner of Arthur township was performed by Rev P Bingham at the Central Methodist church parsonage. They were attended by Miss Bernice Hutchinson and Mr Vern Hasilip. The couple will live and work in Pontiac and visit their parental homes in Glaze.
The Clare Good Literature Club gathered Tuesday evening at Mrs. S. M. Callihan’s home with strong attendance. Mrs. Comer, president, led a short business session before Miss Reva Derby and Miss Kathleen Osborn performed four piano duets. Mrs. Ruth Hachmuth presented a well-prepared paper on American drama, and Miss Hoa Ardis’ original piece, read by Miss Martha Gabbard, praised Emerson and American literature.
Mrs. John Ford of this city died suddenly while visiting relatives at North Star. She left home Wednesday to visit her old home and became seriously ill, dying shortly after. The funeral was held at North Star Tuesday and she was buried in the local cemetery.
Schedule lists Beauty and the Bad Man on Saturday and So Big starring Colleen Moore on Tuesday through Wednesday. Also shows The Cyclone Rider Thursday and The Ten Commandments on October 27 28 with matinee Tuesday. Coming November 23 24 The Freshman.
The Ladies Aid of the M E church will host a chicken supper in the church parlors on Wednesday evening October 21 at 6 30 p m. Plates are 50 cents and 25 cents for children under 12.
Knights of Columbus lodge members host a dancing party at Doherty auditorium on Friday evening October 23 with Sage Orchestra providing music. All are invited to attend.
Field Representative Elba L. Morse and Mrs. J. H. Wilson prepared for a county roll call and arranged coverage by Norma Eskill the county nurse who will be here in March through May. Morse and Wilson visited Harrison and Farwell to organize club support, with Clare under Mrs. A. H. Mulder and local groups expected to assist.
Early Sunday at about 5:00 am the city fire department answered a call to the D Ward property on East 1st Street where F B Shoupe stored ice cream equipment. The fire rapidly consumed the building and contents before firemen could save anything. Ward’s building was valued at 500 with 200 insurance. Shoupe’s machinery at 1800 with 1500 insurance.
Bruce Totton of Harrison suffered severe injuries when he fell from a tractor grader on wl-14 while trying to climb aboard. Hudson Jones stopped the machine just before it could run over him. He lost a foot to amputation and received medical care. other bruising was not serious.
Velma Agnes Brown of Flint born May 1922 died September 27 1925 at St Joseph hospital Flint after five weeks of illness. Survived by father Joseph L Brown mother, two grandmothers, two grandfathers, two great grandmothers, aunts uncles cousins and many friends.
The O. B. S. plans a Radio Pair and Carnival at Duncan's hall on Hallowe'en with music by an orchestra and multiple stations for tuning in. The event promises entertainment for all ages and many sale items, with further announcements to come.
The Board of Directors of the Farmers Shipping Association Inc postpones the annual meeting of the shippers because the auditors could not audit the books. Due notice will be given when the meeting is rescheduled. By Harl J. Shumway, Secretary-Treasurer.
Mr and Mrs John Dinise express deep gratitude to friends who assisted during their daughter’s illness and death. They acknowledge flowers and help, with thanks also to Connor's Cream and the Kirkpatrick’s Drug Store for their support.
Members of the L. O. T. M. met at Commander Mrs. Minnie Caul’s home on October 7 to elect officers for the year. Elected: Commander Mrs. Mintie Caul, Lieut Commander Mrs. Hattie Wilson, Finance Keeper Mrs. Burt Capen, Record Keeper Mrs. Margaret Derby, Chaplain Mrs. Gene Pettit, Mistress at Arms Mrs. Pearl Kratz, Sentinel Mrs. Lillian Stirling, Sergeant Mrs. Helen Doherty, Picket Mrs. Anna Mooney. Installation planned this month at the K. P. hall with a state officer supervising. The Great Commander of the order, Mrs. Francis Burns, may attend. All Maccabees and members are urged to be present.
The Rosebush residence of David Bellinger was destroyed by fire early Tuesday morning. The brick dwelling, once known as the Wm. Paige house, burned with only a small amount of household goods saved. The cause remains undetermined.
The state administrative board approved 140000 for the highway department to remove snow from 3100 miles of trunk lines this winter. Forty large counties will be contracted. costs covered by the state after January 1 under the Ming law. Upper peninsula work totals about 12000, with remaining funds for the lower peninsula as needed.
Mrs. N. B. Frees celebrated her 6th birthday with family gathered at the old home near Mt. Pleasant on Sunday September 7. An elaborate dinner was served to Wmi Craven and family from Carp Lake My. and Mrs. Jerome Frees from Clare and others including Mrs. Frank Clair Archbold and Miss Gertrude Hewitt.
The Salvation Army drive in Clare raised 66.50 from local business houses. A tag day sale on Saturday, led by Lieut. A B Hamilton, collected 40.74 with helpers Betty Doherty and others. Top collectors were Betty Doherty Mildred Derby and Margaret Doherty who won prizes. Hamilton pledged no further fund appeals for 12 months.
Isabella county Sunday Schools plan annual inspirational convention in Rosebush with Prof. F B Robinson and Rev Leroy Whitney guiding the program and entertainment. County churches encouraged to boost attendance and be represented. Signed T U Fuller President.
Federal State and Provincial statutes on seasons licenses limits possession interstate transport and sale of game summarized. Available in pamphlet form from the U S Biological Survey via County Clerk or Roy O Woodruff 506 House Office Building Washington D C. Fur animal laws for 1925 26 included likewise through County Clerk or Congressman Woodruff office.
City firemen attended a surprise chicken supper at Mrs. O. A. Derby’s home planned to surprise Mr. Derby. He arrived at the scene after being summoned from the store, found an upstairs light left on, then was taken back to the party. The evening featured cards and a jovial mood at the home.
We thank all friends and neighbors for kindness shown during the burial of our darling baby. Gratitude to the singers those who sent flowers the minister and the undertaker of Byatt. Mr. and Mrs. Joseph L. Brown.
A dance will be held at Duncan Hall Friday evening October 16th with good snappy music. The Committée invites attendees to enjoy the event.
The Clare business and professional men plan a supper at Hotel Doherty on Tuesday October 20 at 6 30. Superintendent W W Gumser will lead community singing and Congressman Roy O Woodruff will speak on his Hawaiian Islands trip. The Clare Creamery donates ten pounds of butter for a prize ticket drawing. Ticket sales close Monday morning.
The roster includes DeVere Schoonover Velma Mc Knight Lucile Calihan Helen House Allen Kidder Ida Mae King Grace Lister Bernice Groves Betty Groves Donald Holbrook Marion Horton Laura Thompson Lowell Shull Vern ie Holmes Altha Kidder Kathleen Haller Irene Des Ormeau Mildred Montney Ruby Jordan Reva Derby Mary Elden Kathleen Osborn Vera Mae Kratz Lila Ulrich Rexford Allen Loren Birdsall Lillian Breen Ruth Callihan Esther Dysinger Robert Caple Ruth Dawson Dorothy Halstead Adolph Hierholzer H. B. Johnson William Lang Gerald Nivison Hila Sage Wilson Sharp Ruth Shull Neil Stirling Beulah Topps Vera Tupper Edwina Van Dyne Laila Wahl.
The latest edition of the Yearbook of the U S Department of Agriculture is available free through Congressman Roy O Woodruff. The volume features reference articles on highways farm credit insurance taxation hay poultry weather and agriculture and runs over seven hundred pages of agricultural statistics. Copies may be requested at 506 Safe Office Building Washington DC.
Members of Advance Grange No 1014 express sympathy for the family of Rachael Haring. The charter is dropped for thirty days and copies of the resolutions are sent to the family Michigan patrons and the Glare Sentinel.
A list of October 1926 items includes potato loading at Clare on Monday October 19, guest visits from Mrs. Nellie Allen of Detroit to Dr. and Mrs. Sanford, and a Ladies Auxiliary meeting on October 21 with Mrs. Fred O. McGuire. Also notes include moves, hospital update on George Cowden, and Mrs. Lange birthday event with tea pot gift.
Christy razor and six blades offered at Kirkpatrick's drug store for ladies or gents. Available for purchase as a grooming ensemble with pricing not specified in the notice.
Miss Debra Marlin surprised friends with a October 10 ceremony at the M. E. parsonage marrying Vaughn C. Wedge son of Sandusky residents. The couple followed by a wedding luncheon at the bride’s home Wise township. They plan to live in Sandusky after a dinner with Vaughn’s parents.
State orchard surveys reveal apple maggot as a severe new infestation. Professor Pettit warns the maggot and codling moth differ in appearance and control, noting that codling moth sprays do not fully stop the maggot. Cutting apples to inspect grubs helps distinguish the two pests and guide treatment.
Auction sales announced across several farms and residences. Katherine Leonard estate sells at West First Street residence at 2:00 PM. Clarence Bader all day sale at Clare farm. Albert and Adolph Hildebrandt sale 3 miles north of Elms Grove. Wm Schlattenhaufen sale moved to Krauser farm north of Farwell. Mrs John Dunlop sale west of Ann Arbor tracks. Frank Blesch dairy herd sale 2 miles south of Wood's store. Next week lists will update details.
Nash owners in Mt Pleasant are informed that Hackett and Carroll have taken over the agency and offer first class service at reasonable prices. Several new Nash models are on display and the public is invited to visit the Wm. Bamber garage to see them before buying elsewhere. Phone 791 or 36 Green.
Al Dante will be held at Duncans Hall with music by Gladwin County Foot Warmers. Courtesy to Al Petty and Carr, Mers. Saturday evening event features lively entertainment in the local dance venue.
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