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Newspaper
Clare Sentinel
Location
Clare, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Oct 22, 1926
Page
1
A Michigan hamlet once a lumber center hosts a Saturday town hall dance with old time music while moonshine activity and bootlegging concerns linger. State officers planned a quiet stakeout but a fast car announced their arrival and the revelry resumed, delaying enforcement.
October 23 to 29 listings include The Barrier with Norman Kerry and Rex Beaches Alaska, The Cohens and the Kellys with Chas. Murray, God Sidney, and Irishman and the Jew Well this is the picture one leg laugh. Born to the West with an All Star cast following Tuesday. The program notes matinee Tuesday at 3:30. Upcoming titles in November include Hila Cinders Palm Beach Girl and Sea Horses among others.
Rev Samuel Smedley marries Rose Ann Asline and Johnathan Dolittle Monday at 8:30 PM in a ceremony attended by relatives. The bridal party wore ivory white and green, with vegetable bouquets and a garden flower girl. A rumor of divorce circulates among guests despite thanks for church basement donations.
The Board of Supervisors in Harrison approves several appropriations including 2500 for cattle tuberculosis testing, 850 for Red Cross nursing, and 250 to Michigan Children's Aid Society. They renew 200 to the Northeastern Michigan Development Bureau and raise Clare County Agricultural Society funding from 500 to 700 for next year.
Mt Vernon Grange members extend appreciation to all who helped with the October 14 supper and any others who assisted, noting the event as a success.
All parties owing me please call and settle before November 11th. Charles Stirling warns of action if accounts remain unsettled.
Willis Reger ten year old son of Mr and Mrs Adam Reger was accidentally shot by his father after a Sunday outing with three brothers and sisters. The gun discharged in the woods striking Willis in the chest and arm and he died Monday morning. Funeral held at Eagles church with Rev Frank Bates and Rev S Guest officiating.
The Brand school will hold a shadow social and short program at the school house Friday evening October 29. A 5 cent fee to attend in hard time costumes funds hot lunches and playground equipment.
The general store of Charles Keith at Elm Grove Corners burned last Thursday in an undetermined fire. A rural fire truck responded from over nine miles away, arriving after 19 minutes, but the building and contents, valued around 3 300, were destroyed and fully covered by insurance.
Curtis of Coleman and Miss Dorothy Marble of Wise township wed October 19 at Clare Methodist parsonage. Rev. HB Smith officiated with the ring service. The couple’s parents witnessed, and they will reside on a Coleman area farm.
Last Saturday October 16 Russell H E Sharp of Franklin township Clare county and Miss Helen C Roth of Harrison Mich were united in marriage at the M H parsonage Rev B H T Smith performing the ceremony. Witnesses were Herbert Sharp and Miss Edna Roth. They will reside near Harrison where the groom works on a farm.
Mr and Mrs I B Hampton returned Tuesday from a month long visit with their son Frank in Aurora Colorado. They traveled by train via the Santa Fe route and back via the Northwestern line. The trip featured fine weather with one shower and a 80 degree high last Sunday. They observed irrigation driven farming north of Denver with sugar beets wheat and alfalfa crops thriving. Beets reached 30 tons per acre and nearby wheat averaged 50 bushels. A Denver area farmer planted 500 acres of beets this year and Mexican labor crews support the farms while sugar factories operate in nearly every nearby town. The Hamptons toured Mt Evans at 14 000 feet and spoke of land suitable for farming. They logged over two thousand miles in Frank’s car and noted the mountain roads as fine gravel. The full report continues on the last page.
Ninety four men from Clare and Vernon Grange Hall community shared a chicken supper at Vernon hall. Norris Hiden led community singing while Leslie Osborne played piano and H B Johnson announced impromptu talks. The gathering aimed to foster better acquaintance and unity between Clare and surrounding communities. Next meeting set for St Henry's church basement in Vernon township next Thursday.
The Brown unit known as the Jolly Bunch hosted Carrie and Frank Perverge for a farewell gathering before Frank departs Thursday for Detroit with his mother. Friends from Clare and Harrison joined the event, which included a midnight lunch. The group expressed hopes they will visit and reunite with them again.
The Clare team, lighter but vigorous, held Reed City to a 13 to 0 loss after pressuring inside the goal area three quarters of the game. An umpire ruling negated a Clare touchdown, fueling fan dissatisfaction though locals praised Clare’s clean play and late scoring threat. Next up is Gladwin at home, with a strong crowd urged to attend.
Duncan's Hat hosts a Thursday evening dance on the 28th starting at eight. Music and good time promised. Admission charged a fine of one dollar for attire deemed best. Dress code requests an old grey bonnet with blue ribbon. EH. S. Committee.
Mrs. Dan Courtney of Grant township died at home on Thursday October 14 after suffering a third stroke of apoplexy at age 65 years 3 months 14 days. Funeral services were conducted at St. Cecelia church by Rev Fr Flanagan with burial in the church cemetery.
Clare High has entered the State High School Debating League with keen student interest. The annual question: Resolved that the government should own and operate the coal mines. Two teams organized by Supt. Zinn: affirmative Rollin Shull Vernie Holmes Irene Ormeau Lucille Glass and negative Donald Holbrook Laura Thompson Marion Horton Dorothy Lange.
C E 5 Rummage Sale opens Saturday 28th in rooms behind Citizens Bank. It will be open each morning at 10:00 and stay open Saturday evenings until 9:00. Items include clothing and dishes.
Special Friday and Saturday offer from The Style Shoppe dresses priced at 4956 dollars is advertised.
Dorsey Mussell, Thomas Horton, Byron Gallagher, Gerald Nivison, and Donald McKinnon of Clare Boy Scouts rank among attendees at Camp Rotary awards. Scoutmaster Earl Sternaman led the troop to the Saginaw meeting where ribbons were presented. Mussell becomes Clare Troop 2’s first member to pass twenty five tests and wear the First Class Scout Badge.
Veterans of the World War will convene for election and installation of officers for 1927 at the office of T. Carl Holbrook on Monday evening October 25. A bounteous feed will be served and all ex-service members are invited. Plans for the Armistice Day program on November 11 and possibly a Clare County Memorial will be reviewed. Rise and shine. Monday night, 8 bells.
Chief Wellman of the fire department urges homeowners to clean chimneys after winter use to prevent fires. He includes a ten point safety list on matches, fuses, electricity, flammable liquids, gas leaks, and safe handling of hot ashes and open fires.
October 23 1926 is the last day for general registration by special application for the November 2 1926 election. City Clerk 5112 Alex McKinnon.
Hon W. W. Potter of Hastings, Republican candidate for Attorney General, addressed a largely attended Doherty Auditorium rally. T. Cark Holbrook presided. Farwell high orchestra performed. Potter highlighted party achievements and urged township organization, absent voter focus, and student involvement to boost turnout in Clare county and statewide elections.
The Epworth League invites young people to Sunday gatherings at the Methodist church from 6:30 to 7:30 PM. Topics cover life today with biblical references, plus social meetings with games and refreshments. Next Sunday Nellia Hachmuth leads Hero or Coward discussion. newcomers welcome.
An omission from the Clare Study Club report is filled by noting Miss Morse a Red Cross nurse and Lorraine disaster supervisor attended as an honored guest. She spoke briefly expressing happiness to be present and her work for public health in the county.
Young people invited to a social meeting at the MHS church on Monday night October 26. The feature will be a debate on a leading question of the day. Your cooperation requested.
The young ladies' society of St. Cecelia church plans a baked sale and candy sale on Saturday October 23 at Jackson's Market. The sale begins at 10:00 AM.
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