Clare High School enrolls record number as new year opens
The Public Schools opened September 2 with banner enrollment. High School enrollment is the largest in history with over 195 registrations. Freshmen 72 Sophomores 56 Juniors 37 Seniors 30. Several classes exceed 40 pupils, stretching the staff. 86 students come from outside the district. Senior class gains two new members from other schools. Class officers elected: Freshmen Acey Parker President Kathleen Osborne Vice President Harold Anderson Secretary Laura Thompson Treasurer Sophomores Nettie Hachmuth President Frank Allen Vice President Wallace Johnson Secretary Emma Rogers Treasurer Juniors DeVere Schoonover President Hazel Parker Vice President Grace Lister Secretary Frank Petchnik Treasurer.
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Sophmores
Acey Parker
Kathleen Osborne
Harold Anderson
Laura Thompson
Nettie Hachmuth
Frank Allen
Wallace Johnson
Emma Rogers
DeVere Schoonover
Hazel Parker
Stevens Malski Wedding at North Baptist Church
Miss Mary Stevens and Paul Malski were married at the North Baptist church in Wiint on September 10 in a ceremony conducted by Rev. George M. Vercoe. The groom, employed by Buick Motor Company for five years, will reside in Flint after a short stay with relatives.
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Vernon Hill
North Baptist Church
Wiint
Mary Stevens
Paul Malski
George M. Vercoe
Charles Stevens
Buick Motor Company
Flint
Maiski
Dr J W Dunlop to Rebuild Soon in Clare
Dr J W Dunlop announces rebuilding of his Medical Hall after two destructive fires. The new structure will reuse 1885 walls, mirror the burned April layout, with lower floors split into four shops and upper floors as living flats. Contractor Hdn Gorr to manage the project. Enclosing current walls will allow cold weather work.
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J. W. Dunlop
Clare
Hdn. Gorr
Hotel Thompson Announces Continued Service and Thanks
An announcement thanks friends and the traveling public for past patronage. The message notes location at the Hotel Thompson and promises continued service including first class hotel accommodations to invite further favors.
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Hotel Thompson
Plans Completed for S S Convention at Mt Pleasant
Isabella county Sunday School plans a county convention at the Presbyterian church in Mt Pleasant on September 22 and 23. Pastors superintendents officers and teachers are urged to attend along with high school students to hear HB K Mohr and enjoy music and speeches by state and county workers. A fellowship banquet is planned Monday at 6 00 pm with plates at 75c free lodging for out of town delegates and registration Monday evening.
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Isabella County
Presbyterian Church
Mt. Pleasant
S. S
HB. K. Mohr
F. J. Robinson
Charles D. Patterson
Young People’s
Indiana
Clare County Fair Preparations Promised With Community Push
Secretary Jos B Ladd announces readiness for the County Fair next week featuring aeroplane flights with parachutes, horse and motorcycle races, a merry Go Round, and top exhibits. Clare Day Thursday urges business closings to attend Harrison diamond games. Farwell Wednesday and School Day Friday invite community participation and free admission for schoolchildren.
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Jos. B. Ladd
Clare County Agricultural Association
Clare Day
Harrison
Gladwin
Rosebush
Farwell
Dorsey Seeks Probate Judge Seat in November
A letter of appreciation from Thos S Dorsey thanks voters for support in the recent primary and pledges to discharge duties of Judge of Probate to the best of his ability if elected in November. He asks for continued support and asserts there will be no regrets.
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Thos. S. Dorsey
Dance and Box Social at Mt Vernon Grange Hall
Wednesday evening September 94 invites all to attend the dance and social event at Mt Vernon Grange Hall.
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Mt, ‘Vernon Grange Hall
Benefit Concert for Prof. Edgar G. Peterson
The Sentinel announces a four grand benefit concert by friends of Prof. Edgar G. Peterson at the High School auditorium on Friday evening September 26 to aid his expenses for recovering eyesight Tickets go on sale late this week at 38 and 25 cents. families invited. Peterson has long aided musical events and has been nearly blind, with gradual eyesight restoration from treatments in Niles.
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the Sentinel
Edgar G. Peterson
Peterson
Niles
Sheridan Young Lady Married at Flint
At the M B E parsonage in Flint on Wednesday September 10 a double wedding was performed by Rev. Ruit uniting Iris Hutchinson of Sheridan township with John Charles Watson of Flint and Elsie Watson with Clarence Lince. Iris, a Clare High School graduate, was a stenographer in Flint and Watson held a Buick position. they will reside at 814 Cornelia Street.
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M. BE. Parsonage
Flint
Ruit
Iris
Robert Hutchinson
Sheridan Township
John Charles Watson
Elsie Watson
Clarence Lince
Sheridan
Clare High School
Buick
Cornelia St
Pleasant Surprise Birthday for Mrs Beard at Hatton
Mrs Elmer Beard of Hatton township enjoyed a birthday gathering on Sunday September 14. Friends relatives attended a 10 pm dinner and musical selections by Mrs Guy Beard and Miss Nadine Delling. The host received many useful gifts and guests departed at 530 pm wishing her more happy events. Attending out of town were Mr and Mrs Guy Beard and family Achard ranch Mr and Mrs Oscar Delling and Mr and Mrs H E Delling Lake George and Mr and Mrs John Delling Six Lakes.
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Elmer Beard
Hatton Township
Victrola
Guy Beard
Nadine Delling
Roy O Woodruff landslide win in Michigan primary
Congressman Roy O Woodruff captured 1187 of 1487 votes in Clare county and held a sweeping district lead with majorities across Osceola Roscommon Arenac and other counties. The tally shows a total district margin of 16070 votes.
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Clare County
Roy O. Woodruff
Woodruff
George Lusk
Out Where the West Begins Song Reminder
Glare Study Club members are asked to clip and bring the words of the song Out Where the West Begins to the opening meeting on September 80th. The verse celebrates western life and communal ties with lines about friendship, giving, and hopeful progress.
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Glare Study Club
Princess Theatre September 2026 Week of Shows
The schedule lists Alias The Night Wind starring William Russell and High Life Mermaid Comedy on Saturday. Sunday and Monday feature Ruggles of Red Gap with Lois Wilson and Harnest Torrence. The trailer touts Red Gap as a top laugh film. Tuesday through Thursday include Penrod and Sam I Will Bring Back the Memory of Your Own Childhood and Remittance Woman with Ethel Clayton.
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Night Wind
Wm. Russell
Sun
Ruggles
Red Gap
Lois Wilson
Harnest Torrence
U. S
England
Wild
Wooley West
Penrod
Sam I
Thor
Ethel Clayton
Optometrist J Leahy Sets Two Day Visit at Hotel Doherty
J Leahy the optometrist will be at the Hotel Doherty for two days on September 28 and 29. He will fit glasses for children and offer treatment for age related strain with a focus on headache dizziness and nervousness relief.
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J. Leahy
Doherty
Adv
League at the Methodist church invites youth program
A notice calls young people to a league night at the Methodist church on 6700 next Sunday to start the new year with a program and music. It urges attendance and participation in the event.
Local trades ad touts plumbing heating and electrical work
A fragmented classified snippet advertises plumbing heating and electrical services offered by Clare Haw and Import Co with a generic closing line before a purchase.
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AGIE
Clare Haw. & Imp; Co
Dawson Again Escapes County Jail
Ora Dawson escaped from the county jail for a second time last Sunday evening and is at large. He crawled through an 8 by 10 inch hole after the turnkey locked him in. Sheriff and deputies are pursuing and expect to recapture him within days.
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Ora Dawson
Dawson
Pyrotol New War Salvage Explosive Introduced
Farmers in Clare County may obtain Pyrotol a new explosive similar to Sodatol made from smokeless powder and sodium nitrate. It yields 300 sticks per 100 pounds, is not freighting and keeps indefinitely. A car load minimum of 20 000 pounds is required and inquiries should contact James S S Bicknell or Tony Achard for details.
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Clare County
Sodator
Tony Achard
Clare Realty Co
Michigan Agricultural College
Northeastern, Michigan Development Bureau
James SS. Bicknell
Citizens State Bank
Fighting Blood Fightin Blood at 8 30 Tuesday September 23
Fragmented OCR notices describe a film or show listing with names Pénrod Sani Ab Jackie Coogan Circus Days and age marked content. The text mentions children and a price 10c and 5c but details are unclear.
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Pénrod
Sani
Duesday
Jackie Coogan
Hoth
White's plums defy cramping claims with bold ad twist
Fragmentary OCR note hints at a quirky ad line about White's plums and a claim of relief from jaw cramp. The text includes odd punctuation and spacing, unclear attribution, and possible marketing emphasis on product benefits.
Glimpses From the Michigan Conference
The report recalls a joyful Michigan Conference gathering at Jackson with Bishop Thomas Nicholson and Mrs. Nicholson inspiring attendees. Glenn Frank and Dr. John L. Seaton addressed the group, an organ recital delighted visitors, and talks by H. Stanley Jones and others highlighted missions and leadership amid fundraising concerns and 25 percent cuts to missionary money.
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India
H. Stanley Jones
Christ
Women Deacons Ordained in Conference Service
On Sunday the crowded church seated 1500 as seven deacons were ordained, five of them women, the first time women are admitted in the conference. A Deaconess was consecrated and the bishop prayed for sustaining ministry. Appointments to be read tomorrow. 300 to 400 ministers to begin year. Leroy M. Whitney.
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Leroy M. Whitney
Clare couple injured in auto crash near Saginaw
While driving to Detroit on Saturday Mr and Mrs Russell Davis their children and Mrs Nate Trumble were hit by another car near Saginaw. Both women were bruised and injured though the children escaped with a bad shaking up. The car was badly wrecked.
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Detroit
Russell Davis
Nate Trumble
Saginaw
Sheriff Origier Thanks Backers for Primary Endorsement
A. B. Origier thanks supporters for the endorsement after the primary election. He pledges to continue serving in a manner that maintains the confidence shown by the vote.
Primary victory praised by Clare County voter Mrs Hintia Hoat
Acknowledges the voters of Clare County for their primary election support given last Thursday. If elected, she pledges to perform duties courteously and efficiently in office.
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Clare County
Hintia Hoat
Clare County Republicans Elect Achard Chairman at Harrison
At a Wednesday meeting in Harrison Clare County Republicans chose H. Achard of Clare as chairman for two years with Iman Murphy of Harrison as vice president and Dr. Gerald H. Lamb of Farwell as secretary. Five delegates were elected to the state convention in Detroit on September 24. The group pledged loyalty to the national state and county tickets and praised President Coolidge, Senator Gouzens, and Rep. Woodruff.
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Harrison
Clare County
Republican
H. Achard
Clare
Iman Murphy
Gerald H. Lamb
Farwell
Bosen
Detroit
Carl Holbrook
Peter’ Oman
Johnnie Brown
D. N. Davis
N. L. Tibbits
Calvin Coolidge
James EB
Gouzens
Roy OG
Woodruff
Ralph Hughes
Pastors Assigned New Appointments in Michigan Conference
The Michigan conference of the Methodist Episcopal church announced minister assignments for the coming year at its Jackson session on September 15. Seven elders and 13 deacons were ordained by Bishop Thomas Wicholson, with one woman ordained elder. Notable speakers included Dr. E. H. Cherrington and Dr. J. W. Johnson at the prohibition rally. Clergy were assigned to Clare and neighboring towns including Barryton C H Green Clare H T Smith Coleman A G Larkey Ewart M A Braund Heart Circuit Myron Clement Farwell C A Vancamp Gladwin Stanley Thayer Gladwin Circuit Charles Peterson Marion A J Morris McBain J C Bateman Mt. Pleasant W F Ledford Mt. Pleasant Indian Parish C W Campbell Rosebush Leroy Whitney Weidman Russell R. King Rev C A Lohnes to Hesperia.
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Michigan
Methodist Episcopal Church
Jackson
Thomas Wicholson
Ohe
E. H. Cherrington
World League Against Alcoholism
J. W W. Johnson
Methodist Board of Temperance
Clare
Barryton
C. H. Green
H. T. Smith Coleman
A. G. Larkey
Ewart
M.A. Braund
Heart
Myron Clement Farwell
C. A. Vancamp
Gladwin
Stanley Thayer
Charles Peterson
Marion
A. J. Morris
McBain
J. C. Bateman
Mt. Pleasant
W. F. Ledford
Mt Pleasant
Indian Parish
C W, Campbell
Rosebush
Leroy Whitney
Weidman
Russell R. King
Hesperia
Auction Sales Notices for Local Farmlands and Households
The issue lists public sale dates for C. R. Carrick’s personal property at his Clare-area farm, 16 miles north and 2 miles east. Mrs. J. W. Glass of Dover schedules a sale of household goods implements and livestock on September 30th. Future notices promise lists for Arthur Kubo near Farwell on October 1st including personal property.
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C. R. Carrick
Clare
J. W. Glass
Dover
Arthur Kubo
Farwell
Lonis fislafer Postprimary Thanks to Claren County Voters
A misspelled note from Lonis fislafer to Claren County voters expresses gratitude for primary election support and pledges to honor their confidence with respectful assurance. The message reads as a personal thank you and commitment.
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Claren County
Ellection
Lonis Fislafer
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Rev. Ruit
M. E. Parsonage
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M. E. Church i
Rev
First
Thomas, Nicholson
Glenn
John L. Seaton
Albion College
Pelf
Origier
Sherif
Achard
Coolidge
Couzens
Bishop Nicholson
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