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Newspaper
Clare Sentinel
Location
Clare, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Oct 16, 1936
Page
5
The Sentinel lists various rates for locals classed lines reading notices liners and ag fillers with heading extra. Cards of thanks have a per line charge and longer notices incur additional per line fees. The paper invites readers to request probate notice publishing and promotes general job printing services.
The notice lists Sunday worship at normal hour with Sunday school at 10 30 and a special sermon at 11 30 along with midweek prayers. It also records numerous local visits and relocations including Don Allen of Frost on business to Clare, the Hampton and Carpenter families at a Republican meeting, and the move of Fred and Mrs Smith to a new home.
A joint committee led by John Kemmis of the Harrison Board of Commerce and the Harrison Fishing and Hunting Club aims to revive the Annual Fishing and Hunting Banquet once popular in Harrison. If plans succeed the banquet would return late October or early November, restoring a major yearly event for Harrison residents.
Friday meeting chaired by Katherine Briggs planned a Harrison Home Economics Extension Club focusing on nutrition for housewives and families, but attendees were few and the session adjourned. Little Miss Martha Anna Moore hosted a Halloween birthday party for her twelfth birthday at her parents' home with twelve guests and games and prizes.
Mrs. Jennie Melvin known as Grandmother Melvin at Oak Street marked her 87th birthday on October 8. Relatives hosted an open house with cards gifts and refreshments for many guests and callers. She remained spry and cheerful throughout the celebration.
The Helping Hand Society of the United Brethren Church met at Mrs. William Hill's home on Wednesday afternoon. Officers were elected with Nettie Chase as president and Grace Davis as secretary. Members will redecorate the church interior with proceeds from handmade items sold, including baby clothes and quilts. The group plans to meet again at Grace Davis's home. Bertha Merril hosted the Young Ladies Bridge Club at its second party of the season, noting a rare miracle as twelve players attended. Stella Briggs won first prize and Alice Brown received a consolation prize. The group planned pot luck lunches and small prizes funded by nickels, with Dorothy Carey to host next week. Mrs. Bert O’Mealey attended from Detroit.
Arthur Kasishke faced a justice court arraignment on October 5 before Justice A S Youngs and pled guilty to hit and run charges. He received a fine of 25 dollars plus costs or ten days in Clare County Jail, which was paid. The Saturday night crash near Harrison involved Uno Pietila and two Detroit sisters, Join and Walter Keivupale, in a car struck by a Mc Vaughn Haines Construction truck driven by Kasishke. The car was badly damaged and the injured were admitted to Dr Wilson's offices, with sheriff George Bates notified.
Farmer Beatrice Dunlop reports fifteen turkeys missing from a west Farwell ranch while James Lake, a dairy farmer west of Harrison, says a number of birds from his flock were stolen this weekend. Sheriff Bates investigates with few clues.
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