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Newspaper
Clare Sentinel
Location
Clare, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Sep 11, 1936
Page
1
Clare county voters are urged to go to the polls next Tuesday September 15 to nominate candidates for county offices and district positions. Many offices show contests with sheriff attracting three Republican candidates and one Democrat, while two local attorneys seek probate judge and prosecuting attorney.
The September 3 release of the final $2,000,000 payment completes the McNitt township road obligation. Clare County received $21,485.36 with other early allocations to Gladwin Gratiot Osceola, while counties statewide have drawn $19,884,997 from highway revenues this year.
Attorney J Allen Lampman of Three Rivers relocates with wife and two daughters to Mt. Pleasant to join Atty M B Decker. A Michigan Bar admittee from 1981 and Clare native, he has taught in Marion Allegan and Oak Park and is son of Dr and Mrs Lampman, former Clare residents now in Marion.
The Currie Well near Clare reaches 1575 feet with smooth operation. Erwin Well No 1, four miles south of Clare, drills to 3250 feet. A test well north and east of Rosebush reached 526 feet, moving toward production. Foundation laid this week for Hart Beatty farm section 22 test well three miles south of Clare.
Theo G Bowler announces he will not seek renomination as Prosecuting Attorney of Clare County but pursues the Probate Judge position. He cites a low-cost administration, juvenile and mental case work, and urges voters to judge him by his record rather than rumors in the primaries.
Clare is among hundreds of state schools opening Tuesday as one million children resume classes. Superintendent H. D. Kennedy reports enrollment at 650 by Thursday noon, with 250 in high school, a 26 rise from last year. Testing program well received and book store now open for elementary students. Normal schedule expected to resume next Monday.
A public notice urges customers of Consumers Power to pay light and power bills at Citizena State Bank for prompt service and convenience.
Herbert C. Shippee of the Midwestern Red Cross visits Clare to map the annual drive set for November 11. Kyle McKinnon leads the campaign in Clare County as two highway first aid stations at Lake Station US-10 and Long Lake US-27 prepare with kits, stretchers, blankets, telephones and signs. Harold Fleming chairs the First Aid Committee, with Dr. Hammersberg to teach a standard first aid course.
Edward Gilson died September 3 1936 at age 83 after 48 years in Clare County where he and his family cleared a farm. Born May 1 1853 in Norway he married Josephine O Brine in 1884. she died in 1904. Survived by six children 21 grandchildren and 4 great grandchildren. Funeral at St. Cecilia church with Father Morrison officiating. Interred beside his wife in Vernon Catholic cemetery.
Courtney Bauer of Grant township bought a Taylor Cub plane in Bradford Pennsylvania. He pursued aeronautics from youth and faces initial resistance from his mother who dislikes flying. Bauer and Shafer of Midland transported the plane home Friday and plan to store it at Midland until a home hangar near Dover is built.
A Clare County native running for Prosecuting Attorney announces his candidacy. He states he has practiced law in Clare for four years and will serve the county efficiently if elected, asking for support at the September primaries.
The Clare Study Club hosted its annual flower show in the Clare Public Library on Tuesday. Judges from the Gladwin Literary Club awarded prizes to Mrs. Pearl Sanford for dahlias and gladiolus, Mrs. S. M. Carrier for gladiolus, and others including Mrs. Emma Harris and Mrs. Daisley Goodman.
The Walter H. Larman Unit of the American Legion Auxiliary elects officers for 1936 37 on September 8. Elected are President Hazel Hawkins first vice Ruth Parent second vice Minnie Manee Secretary Belva Jackson Treasurer Alma Clute Historian Geneva Willey Chaplain Florence Stanford Set-at-arms Margaret McKinnon. They will be installed October 20 at a meeting after plans are made at the September meeting.
The Clare Rod and Gun Club honored winners for pheasant raising this week. Florence Hildebrandt of Sheridan township took first prize for 14 birds earning $5. Henry Kinsel of Clare, 13 birds, earned $3 for second. Claude Cassady of Vernon township raised 12 birds and received $2 for third. A total of 360 birds hatched from 540 eggs were hatched, raised and released in suitable habitats, a high success rate praised by the Conservation Department.
The popular Machinelles permanents draw customers to Huth Belle Beauty Shoppe as word spreads about easy salon styling. Patrons report quick results and lasting waves from the new treatment option available locally.
At Lake George a gasoline spill in the Baker residence caused a fire when a gas stove ignited fumes. Three and a half year old Richard J. Baker died from burns. Mrs Baker and Donna Dexter, 17, were burned and treated. Basil Baker worked at an Oldsmobile factory in Lansing and returned home. Deputy Sheriff Henry Doll investigated the Sunday morning accident.
The First Presbyterian chapel in Flint hosted a simple 7 PM ceremony Saturday uniting Miss Nellie E. Bellinger of Flint and William M. Martin of Evansville Ind. Rev. Ralph D. Kearns officiated. The bride wore a novelty crepe tunic dress with brown accessories and a mixed flower corsage. Attendant Mrs Hugo Spring wore blue silk crepe with a matching hat. Best man was Mr Spring. A wedding dinner preceded the couple's motor trip to northern Michigan. they will reside at 2112 West Court Street after returning. Mrs. Martin, a Mt. Pleasant graduate, taught and later became city and county nurse with Hurley Training and Welfare services.
Clarence Dobson of this city will join the Royal Oak Drum Corps members for the convention train to Denver Col for the national convention of Veterans of Foreign Wars. The corps are state champions drummers and Dobson leaves today to join the group.
Vice Presidential candidate Knox was guest of honor at a state wide rally and homecoming at Alma College Labor Day. Col Knox attended the college when a young man.
John R Empey asks Isabella County voters for support in the September primaries for the office of Register of Deeds. He emphasizes service to the public, rejects vote buying, and pledges to dedicate full effort to the role if elected.
Mr and Mrs Geo Pfetsch will guest two Dover Tabernacle and Clare Baptist church services to present an old fashioned gospel song fest with cornet solos by Robert Pfetsch and instrumental numbers on a new instrument. The program includes congregational singing duets and trios ending with a brief sermonette on an instrument of ten strings. Morning 10 15 Dover Tabernacle and evening 7 30 Clare Baptist Church.
Martin and Upton Grocery advertises strictly fresh eggs for Friday and Saturday with prices noted as 24 cents and 22 cents. The short notice emphasizes quick sale and local availability.
The Clare County Agricultural Fair opens Tuesday at Harrison fair grounds for a two day run with school day on Wednesday and joint events including ball games, horse racing, pitching, and free attractions. Lake vs Clare and Maple Grove vs Harrison play midweek, with winners advancing to Friday games.
Walter H. Larman Post 128 of Clare Michigan leads the 10th District in membership percentage and aims to reach 100 this year after securing 12 new and 15 renewal memberships. A meeting is set for September 14 at 8:00 p.m. in City Hall Legion Rooms inviting all ex service men to participate.
The Clare County Democratic Convention will be held at the Clare County Court House on September 21 at 2 00 p m Two delegates from each ward and township will be elected by direct vote of registered Democratic primary voters. Delegates and alternates chosen will attend the State Democratic Convention in Battle Creek September 26.
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