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Newspaper
Clare Sentinel
Location
Clare, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Oct 23, 1931
Page
6
Train 1052 and trains 51 52 and 6 operate on morning and evening schedules. Local social notices report Mr and Mrs O Parker leaving for Ellwell, Mrs Margaret McLeod ill, and multiple visits and travels among towns like Clare Flint Detroit Owosso and Petoskey with family and friends.
The note lists weekly and biweekly church activities led by Branch President B. M. McGuire including Sunday School at 10:30 a. m. Prayer meeting at 11:30 a. m. Bible Study at 7:30 p. m. Recreation and Expression Department meets biweekly at 7:30 p. m. Women’s Department meets biweekly on Thursdays at 2:00 p. m.
Rev. John Lockyer leads worship at 11 40 with a story period for children. A male quartet may join the choir. Ladies Aid meets Friday afternoon. Church School meets at 10 30 before preaching.
The Church of God announces Sunday events led by Miss Edith Stinchcombe this month including 10:00 a m Sunday School 11:00 a m preaching service 7:00 p m young peoples meeting 8:00 p m evening service plus Wednesday 7 30 p m prayer meeting Special music advertised All welcome to worship in Holli ness.
Tuesday meetings of the K P Lodge noted as Homer Stinchcombe hosts over the weekend. Several residents from Saginaw Flint Alma Mt Pleasant and Weidman visited relatives. New books ordered for township library and M E B Ladies Aid to meet with work on thimbles. Funeral of Mr Sleight at Rosebush referenced with town history noted.
The Farwell Woman's Club met at the home of Mrs. Alice Henry with Mrs. Henry and Mrs. Marie Horton as hostesses. Nineteen members attended with readings, a paper on Florida by Mrs. Georgia Littlefield, an original poem, a memory selection, and an editorial. Guests included Miss Bursick, Mrs. F Babcock, Mrs. Brunner, Mrs. Carp, and Mrs. J. Stanley. Delights refreshments closed the meeting.
Mr and Mrs William Gruno motor to Lansing Sunday. Mr and Mrs Leo Heinz and boys visited Harry Brockway home Sunday. Howard Brockway returns from Pontiac. Mrs Howard Brockway and mother visited Ithaca. Mr and Mrs Oscar Corder of Lansing spent a week at her parental home with Mrs Ira Root and Bernice and Mrs Geo Thompson.
Murray from Farwell stays at Roy Allens farm to tend stock and husk corn. Mrs Albert Madison visits Mrs Whit Russell of Hinkleville with her two daughters Frances and May. Paul Nass near Randall was in the area with Mrs Nelson last week. Adenen was sick last week. Mr and Mrs Roy Powerg and children Virginia Donald and Bobbie of Detroit live with Joby Madison's family.
A reception on Wednesday evening October 14 at the M B church welcomed new pastor Rev. John Lockyer and family. Over 125 attendees enjoyed a varied program of readings songs and solos followed by ice cream and cake. The event highlighted community support and was praised as a beneficial local gathering.
The Farwell School annual carnival sponsored by the Athletic Association drew 301 paid admissions on October 16. Highlights included a blanket prize, popularity contest winner Marguerite Rube, and multiple booths. Total receipts reached 85.08 with expenses of 28.73, leaving a net 56.85.
The Rebekah lodge announces a dance at Farwell IOOF hall on Wednesday evening October 28 with music and lunch for 36 cents. Also urged to sell old batteries radiators and find green hides at Samborni’s with phone contact.
Roy Schaar's father, ill at home, was taken Sunday to Flint for care by BON Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Langin stay with daughter and family Lea Jennings at Royal Oak while attending a Baptist convention in Birmingham. Maxine and Gail Sowle visited grandparents Fred Coe Sunday. George Fitzpatrick and family visited N A Densmore. Myr. and Mrs. Mark Sowle had Sunday dinner with their son in Clare. William Seymour returned to McBride after a few weeks with his sister Mrs. Roy Schaar.
Deal Houseman and a Petersburg party hunted rabbits and ducks near the Hoack cottage. Wilson and wife of Flint visited Jepe Lamphere. Local men including Frank Thilly and Ray Brothwell helped with game as the log where a jackrabbit died after a frightful run. The fire crew moved to Lake for fire-line work while others moved on various business trips.
Clare residents visit relatives in Flint Vestaburg church conference draws many from Eagle area. Rev Bates ill but improving. Stucky Mission preacher to speak Sunday. Local families host guests, rentals, and health updates noted.
Farmers anticipate a killing frost on Saturday while busy digging potatoes and husking corn for winter. Local residents Minnie Wilkie and family visited relatives in Sanilac county and found Mrs. Wilkie's mother in poor health. The Koontz family moved into Chalmer Ickes house as Basil celebrated his birthday with neighbors. Elder Burt Jr visited from Coleman and Thomas Randall is on the sick list with Frank LaPratt helping on the farm.
Maple Grove church notes report Sunday School at 1 30 p m with preaching by Rev Kleinhardt and a 2 30 p m prayer meeting. Miss Doris Schofield and Lucille Halstead visit Clare. Chas Schaar recovering after a stroke, son Roy and wife care for him. Fireman on the PM railroad died on duty nearby. School carnival at Farwell well patronized. Miss Austin working for H Reiss.
Frank McKim and sons Bruce and William from Lansing returned home with game. Esther Luce visited from Mt. Pleasant and returned to school Sunday night. Tom Nichols travels to Clare on business. Frank Newsom sold cows to parties and took them to New Jersey. Robert McKim and Robert Carson of Lansing stay a few days after birds. Mr. Thompson of General Food Corp and Pos tum Cereal Co and Dr Sleight spent last week at the Lu cod hunting birds and went farther north. Dre Barstow of St. Louis staying at the F. A. Lice club with Frank. Vernell Reeder and wife visiting a few days while he shoots game.
An ad touts Thoxine as a prescription remedy for throat troubles and coughs. It claims quick relief within 16 minutes and offers money back guarantees with 35¢ 60¢ or $1.00 bottles at Kirkpatrick's Drug Store and other outlets.
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