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Newspaper
Clare Sentinel
Location
Clare, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Sep 19, 1930
Page
1
Edward Hawes a longtime Clare resident died by suicide Tuesday morning at his cottage near rearing ponds eleven miles north of the city. Undersheriff Crouse and Coroner Dr Lamb ruled no inquest. Hawes funeral held Wednesday at 2 30 p m in Cherry Grove cemetery beside his wife and son.
The Clare Good Literature Club held its first meeting of the year at Miss Alice Bicknell's home with twenty two members and six visitors. President Mrs Adalaide Hiden spoke, a program was led by Mrs Lampman, and performances included Elizabeth Deller with Doris Gerow on piano, Eunice Mary Bicknell in a piano recital, and Theodosia Garrison reading At the Sign of the Cleft Heart.
Oil was discovered Monday evening in a Rosebush well drilled about a half mile west of the village. The oil proved high quality and gas did not force the fluid to surface at 2200 feet. Drilling resumed Tuesday, reaching 4292 feet when a solid gas bed was reported, ending hopes for the well. The project began in November 1929 but faced repeated drilling stoppages.
Mt Vernon Grange will hold another dance at their hall on September 19 with good music and a good time. Tots to eat will be available and everyone is invited by the committee.
Fresh cows and springers wanted to finish a carload for eastern market. Contact Dr I Ir Consaul at 411 B Broadway 48th, Mt. Pleasant Michigan. Phone 46.
The Children's Fund of Michigan organized to promote health for children and support counties lacking nurses. Miss Lillian Upham arrived in Mount Pleasant from Detroit to begin duties, with health inspection and supervision starting soon. Her office is in the School Commissioner's building at 115 Chippewa Street.
The Michigan conference renews Rev W W Hurd and wife at Clare including Herrick and Farwell churches. Clare church ends evening worship. Haworth League hour resumes with strong interest. Mrs Hurd, ordained Elder, had top grades and led the Preachers Wives Association. Other transfers and assignments noted for Gladwin, Mt Pleasant, Rosebush, Marion, Coleman. Grand Rapids First invites next year.
Eugene Holmes announces a new recreation hall opening this Saturday at 118 W 4th Street with short order lunches around the clock and a full line of cigars and confectionery. Holmes previously ran a lunch room on West Fourth Street in 1927, sold interests in 1925, and recently remodeled the former Princess Theatre space opposite Doherty Hotel after purchasing it from John Asline.
Clare high school begins 1930 football with many lettermen lost but eager new players and a bright outlook. Beaverton visits Harrison Friday for Clare Day with the game moved to Harrison due to the fair. Eight game schedule includes Indian School Mt Pleasant Sacred Heart St Louis Gladwin Reed City Evart and Midland at Clare.
Monday afternoon the Methodist Sunday School Primary Department celebrated good attendance with a trip to the tourist camp. Mrs. Pond and Mrs. Stottemyer organized small-children transport and activities including a weenie roast, treasure hunts, marshmallow roasting, and cookies. Several children were absent, but the group looked forward to continued attendance at Clare MHE Sunday School next year.
A concise message from Edmond Woods thanking Clare county voters for their primary support. He pledges to prove that the trust placed in him was not misplaced if re-elected. The note concludes with a prompt to visit a local bargain counter and mentions a Chaffee Grocery Lady.
The adjourned September meeting of the local Chamber of Commerce will be held Monday evening September 22. A 6:30 dinner at Barnes Cafe precedes the business session. This farm business meeting features farmer orators discussing challenges and cooperation between farmers and business people. Ed Johnston is ticket chairman.
Mr and Mrs Levi Willey celebrated their fiftieth wedding anniversary on September 14 with a three course dinner at the Hotel Doherty dining room. Family attended from Mt Pleasant Rosebush and surrounding areas. a granddaughter’s departure briefly interrupted the gathering. The couple, born in Canada and Oakland County respectively, recalled days without modern conveniences and now enjoy good health with their children Nellie and Albert in Mt Pleasant.
To the public in Clare and vicinity Edgar S Peterson announces he is severing his connection with Clare for the time. He thanks patrons for fifteen years of tuning and music teaching and says he will handle rush tuning orders in the next few days. His wife and daughter remain in Clare.
The note from Wm. A. Henderson expresses appreciation to Clare County voters for the vote of confidence at the recent primary. He acknowledges the support and signs the message.
Daniel Wilkie of Clare was killed in a late Saturday evening crash about four miles north of Ludington. The car skidded on gravel and struck a tree. Wilkie died instantly from a broken neck. Floyd Todd and Len Kimball were seriously injured and hospitalized at Ludington. Wilkie's body was taken to Dorrell funeral home, then to his daughter's home, with funeral at Congregational church officiated by Elder Pendleton and interment in Cherry Grove. obituary to follow.
The Saginaw Valley Baptist Association held its annual meeting last week with attendees from Clare and Milford area churches. Rev A P MacDonald and wife, L H Thompson and wife, Rev C A Perrigo, Miss Trene Brief, Miss Lulu Woolston and Loran Birdsall represented the local groups. Mr Thompson reported to the congregation at the Baptist church here.
The Harrison meeting convened Tuesday afternoon with forty two delegates and county nominees present. Mrs Jalu Murphy presided as chairman and Dr G E Lamb served as Secretary. Mayor Ralph J Hether was elected Chairman of the county committee with Mrs Lulu Murphy as Vice Chairman and Mrs Emma Hoag as Treasurer. The convention endorsed the entire Republican ticket from Governor to Secretary of State. Asa H Aldrich, Richard Emerson and L B Davy were chosen as delegates to the State convention to meet in Furniture City on September 26.
William Lange Leonard Switzer Thos Horton and Miss Wilma Hochstetler enrolled Monday as freshmen at Alma College Alma while Miss Mary Biden returns as a junior and H B Johnson Jr as a sophomore Among those who will attend the Co S T College at Mt Pleasant which opens next Monday are Misses Betty Groves Nellie Jane Davy Reva Derm by Marion Horton Victoria Mercer Francis Greer Ruth Rassat and 4H Burke Collins Homer Irwin Gerald Galan and Glenwood Holmes
Arthur D. Johnson thanks Claire county voters for loyal support of his nomination for County Surveyor at the September tru iary and pledges continued service.
A brief notice announces a weekly dance every Saturday night at Duncans Hall led by Leon I 48ff. The fragment suggests a local social event with a named organizer and recurring schedule.
Thirty Epworthians gathered Sunday evening for the first fall Epworth League meeting. Miss Doris Gerow led the program with reports on the Institute by Mildred Stirling Anna Mae Smalley and Leota Williams. Louisa Rogers sang a solo God Remembers when the World Forgets and Neil Elden gave a cornet solo. The group sang or learned pop songs and expressed eagerness for future meetings with plans for larger attendance and cabinet officer elections next week.
Clare County Fair crowds grow as J Ladd reports 32 race horses in barns and more arriving. Northern Michigan’s best harness horses are expected for hotly contested races. Baseball teams prep for fast games while a mammoth school parade and heavy draft pulling contest draw interest ahead of Saturday’s harness race and baseball final.
A Flint woman suspected of trading stolen cigarettes for groceries and cash in three nearby stores was arrested after a store manager reported a purchase and trade of cartons for goods. She allegedly confessed to the thefts and faces questioning as authorities tie the incidents to a series of robberies.
Friday to Tuesday features a mix of films and vaudeville acts at the Ideal Theatre including Horton, Western Stars, Honey with Nancy Carroll, and Harry Richman. The listing promises family entertainment, technicolor spectacle, and a series of upcoming attractions with sample corn prize offers from State Bank Olave.
Clare oil field activity rises as Peninsula Co. and Detroit firm plan three new wells north of Clare. Promoters Charles Strange and George Baird target fresh drilling, after Bowler well dry run. Detroit partners McKay and Mercier seek gas from a northwest corner producer to fuel development. Leases in the northern territory remain scarce but operators push acreage growth.
The Postal Workers picnic is set for Sunday September 28 at Bass Lake near Vesta burg on M 46. L A May Alma Michigan invites postmasters rural carriers clerks city carriers and smaller officers to attend for a big and best picnic in central Michigan with speakers games pot luck dinner and entertainment.
Affected family in Arthur Township welcomed triplet sons on May 16. Willis G. died July 31, Willard B. died September 10, and William J. died September 18. Last rites were sung by Rev. Frank Bates on September 14. Community sympathy shown in floral tributes and gatherings.
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