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Newspaper
Clare Sentinel
Location
Clare, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Sep 12, 1941
Page
8
The Clare Sentinel outlines pricing for subscriptions and mail rates to Michigan and other points, single copies, display ads, locals, fillers, and headings. It requests probate notices be printed by the paper per Judge Bates.
Harrison public schools opened on September 2 with lower enrollment than recent years. Total enrollment stands at 355, with 161 in high school. Hayes Agricultural Unit adds new department led by Delores Haggeman, teaching art, plus new staff including Eunice MacGregor, Florence Barker, and Leona Cadwallader.
Harrison mission of United Brethren Church holds a prayer meeting Thursday at 8 p m Clara Smith serves as Sunday School Superintendent Worship service scheduled for 11 a m with regular morning worship and gospel readings.
Rev. H. E. Philo leads Bible School at 4:00 PM with Chas. Van Blarcom as superintendent. Church Services follow at 11:00 AM with Junior Endeavor at 6:00 PM and Senior Endeavor at 7:00 PM.
A notice invites attendees to the weekly assemblies at the same time each Friday and welcomes guests to attend school at any time they desire. The language emphasizes hospitality and consistent schedule for participation.
Mrs. J. C. MecGart of Saginaw hosted the Congregational Sunday School Bible Class at Budd Lake cottage for a full day gathering on September 4. Twenty nine members and guests enjoyed dinner, Miss Emily Cleveland was reelected president for a lifetime term, and the group planned to reconvene October 2.
Mr and Mrs Fred Schuett leave Wednesday for months of touring in Western States then winter on the coast. Mrs Ettie Town will live with son and wife Mr and Mrs Barl Town of Farwell. The Schuett house will be rented by Mr and Mrs Chet Poulten. Coldwater guests Mr and Mrs Charles Burns visit Robert Burns family after taking their daughter Thelma to West Branch to teach high school. Other local visits include Mrs Sarah Hamilton and granddaughter Ingrid Carol Burch in Flint and gatherings at Houghton Lake and Breckenridge. The Women's Missionary Society met at United Brethren Church parsonage and the Home and Garden Group met at Mrs William Hibbard's.
The article traces bridal traditions from Egypt and Hindu lands to modern times. It notes white dresses symbolize purity and orange blossoms on veils as an old link to mythic gifts. It mentions the bride price and the best man’s historical role in capturing brides.
Garden notes say dahlias may stay uncut through December or January to protect tubers. Early digging harms tubers and reduces storage quality.
Lawrence Cecil Robinette born January 31 1887 in Defiance county Ohio moved with family to Clare as a child and died September 3 1941 at age 54 Funeral services were held Friday at 2 PM from Dohertys Funeral home Rev Charles Kleinhardt officiating with music by Mrs Green and Mrs Garver Interment was in Cherry Grove cemetery He leaves widow Florence Sutton three children Rex Bula Allen Roselle four grandsons two granddaughters and several siblings and relatives.
Mollie Jane Freeman Gaddy born May 25 1872 Spruce Pine NC and married twice, widowed, then moved through Illinois Michigan and Ontario before dying September 4 1941 at age 69. Funeral at Baptist church. Annie Eliza Rogers Roller born March 10 1867 Tippecanoe Indiana died September 3 1941 Arthur township Michigan. Survived by children Mabel Jacks Maude Barber Kenneth roller and others. Funeral in Arthur town hall attended by relatives from Ohio Indiana and Michigan.
A historical note explains that grape jelly and juice sometimes show glass like particles from cream of tartar crystals. The crystals are described as harmless. The texture may spoil the look of homemade grape products. It advises combining grape juice with other fruit to prevent crystal formation.
Expressions of sympathy for Mrs. L Rabinette and family follow the sudden death of Lawrence Rabinette. The Roller and McGaddy families are also remembered. Various residents visit, call, or host guests across local households.
Southeast Sheridan society notes recount visits and family gatherings. Mr and Mrs M P Sowle hosted in Brethren. Shirley Earl Larson Alice Lee Macklem and grandparents Charles and Mrs Davis visited. Floyd Livingston stayed with sister Mrs Elton Geiger in Bard. Bryan Miller and two sons of the Eagle visited Karl Mavis. Anita Mavis called. Mrs John Densmore visited her parents R B Williams. a shower for Mrs Roth Williams was postponed due to a death. congratulations to Mr and Mrs Fred Zingerman on the birth of Frederick Paul.
The Kacyznski family of Pittsburgh Penn describes a sequence of accidents at a hospital where children were endangered by a live wire and a car struck a sister. A 24 year old brother then rescued all and transported them to the hospital.
Mount Rubidoux rises from the Santa Ana valley in Riverside California. At the crest a cross honors Father Simpero Serta, famed Franciscan missionary to the Indians. A notable feature is the annual sunrise Easter service atop the mountain.
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