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Newspaper
Clare Sentinel
Location
Clare, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Oct 16, 1936
Page
6
A campaign conceived by Glare High School students uses flaming banners and blaring brass to promote their cause. The spirited effort features student-led activities and public display elements typical of election campaigns.
Miss Staff reports pleasant conditions allow most gym classes to be held outdoors with only two indoor days. All students enjoy outdoor play as Freshmen girls switch from softball to end-ball this week.
On October 7 the freshmen held a class meeting and elected Mary Lou Roach as President Doris Zinser as Vice President and Betty Green as Secretary and Treasurer. Ronald Brown who had been president last year presided until the new officers were chosen.
The eighth grade students plan a bright room featuring a flower box and plants. The project aims to create a welcoming space and involve pupils in beautification efforts.
A fish aquarium is being established to enhance the room's appearance. The project is associated with Mary and mentions Washington DG in relation to reading and discussing newspaper items for history.
The seventh grade reports enjoying the paper and thanks Mr. Kennedy for twelve new books. A study in Literature examines birds and their migrations. Leonard Cour brought mineral water that is described as very heavy and unfrozen.
Rumors circulate about Bus Bell receiving private tap dancing lessons off the football field amid chatter in local circles. The source does not name the instructor or setting.
A compilation of oddities notes similarities between cells in mice and elephants. It states a house fly drinks only liquids, a Trinidad tadpole becomes a tiny frog, and ancient Egyptian seeds can still sprout after millennia. It claims table salt comprises two deadly poisons yet is essential.
Clare County farmers await government checks for soil conservation compliance as missing or misaddressed cards slow payments. Officials urge return of signed cards and offer tracing to correct names and handwriting to finalize eligibility before funds are issued.
The piece notes 86 400 lives lost and over 1 250 000 injured in motor vehicle accidents last year. It urges action as states pass driver license laws and cities expand police and court efforts to reduce crashes. It highlights public concern and the need for individual driver responsibility to cut the toll.
Mrs Calvin Tryon Mrs Sam Muir and Chas Summers visited in Heart Wednesday. Miss Alvertine Quinn of Bay City stayed with Edward Grigware at the Harry Cornell home. Mrs E A Stanley hosted a park picnic dinner and social gathering. Dem ocratic ladies met at Mrs John Doherty's in Clare. Matthew Scott toured Clare Friday. Mrs Matthew Scott and Mrs Gen Scott shopped with Pleasant. Wm Mahan and Victor Finer of Farwell joined a Frankfort day trip. George Davison of Pontiac spent Sunday here. H C Hilliker family and Clare shoppers were seen Saturday.
Miss Ethel Muscat and Miss Mary Bigelow of Alma visited local friends over Sunday. Donna Neeper celebrated her birthday with a pony gift from Wava and Alfred Pryan. Myr. and Mrs. Henry Tryon Twindey marked their 61st wedding anniversary and her 84th birthday. James Shinebarger welcomed a bride from Plint to his home. Various families, including the Brooks and Shook households, spent the weekend visiting relatives in Midland and Lansing, with others at Houghton Lake and Hight Point.
Mrs Patrick Battle works at Hibblen home Mt Pleasant. Mrs Jessie Gauntett called on Mr Hart Willey Wednesday. Miss Helen Thompson of Midland visited her parents Mr and Mrs Wm Thompson. Mr and Mrs H C Bentler and two daughters spent Sunday with Fred Bender and Ernest Hummel near Weidman. Maurice McConnel family were Saginaw callers Saturday. Bert McEwen family visited Mason relatives Friday and Saturday. Cort Showerman entertaining brother and wife from Obiga. Nuff family moved into Leo Labane residence. Marion Bentler visited Fred Sheahan Sunday.
Henry Sibley goes to Mt Pleasant for months long job at Sugar Bee Plant. Dr Atwood Campbell of Carsor City visits parents Homer and Mrs Campbell. Mr and Mrs L H Moon and others attend wedding of Mary Ellen Fetor in Green Bay, Wisconsin Saturday morning. The young couple visit relatives this week. Mr and Mrs Thomas Fall return from Cleveland after visiting relatives. Beatrice Cole and children stay at Lucius Cole home near Leaton. Orrel Graham buys and moves into a house formerly owned by Mrs Darel Cole four miles north. Mr and Mrs L S Stickle visit Roy Stickle in Mt Pleasant. Whiteville Ladies Library meets at Mrs Frank Hamilton’s home.
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