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Newspaper

Clare Sentinel

Location

Clare, Michigan, United States of America

Date

Sep 24, 1937

Page

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Twelve Civil Cases Heard by Judge Hart in Clare Circuit Court

Clare County Circuit Court met for two days before Judge Hart at Harrison. Seven cases were tried Monday including The Opportunity Manufacturing Company v Miller with a $519.91 judgment and $30.75 costs. Other actions included a writ of restitution appeal, a marriage annulment, a moratorium petition dismissed, a quiet title bill granted, and a divorce decree with a $1 property settlement. (Continued on Page Two)

Clare County Circuit Court Hart Harrison Opportunity Manufacturing Company Albert H. Miller Assumpsit James George Schobert Wiliam F. Umphrey John Kuster Robert Fanslay Loren J. Budge Robert Fanslau Margaret Fanslau Perry Davis Jeannette Miller Raymond Miller Bill William WH. Wasson George Bates Robert Kempfert Verusu Dlia McCray

Clare County Teachers to Attend MEA Conference in Flint

Clare County teachers join the Michigan Education Association Regional Conference in Flint October 14 and 15. Speakers include Abba Hillel Silver and Louis Anspacher. Region Two covers seventeen counties with 4600 members. The program features section meetings and a two year MEA continuing education plan led by Harley W. Holmes.

Clare County Abba Hillel Silver Cleveland Louis K. Anspacher New York Dlaywright Michigan Education Association Flint Crawford Roscommon Ogemaw Iosco Clare Gladwin Avenac Bay Midland Isabella Gratiot Saginaw Tuscola Huron Sanilac Lapeer Genesée M. BE. A Harley W. Holmes Marshall

Fifth Group Bankers Welcomed by Clare Officials and Merchants

Clare welcomes Fifth Group Bankers joined by city officials and local merchants. The list includes Gulf Service Station, Ford Sales and Service, Clare Hardware, Kroger, North Star Grocery, Great A P Tea Co and many more local businesses and professionals.

North Star J. P. Sproat J.W. Lamphere Theo.g. Bowler Doherty Clare County General Hospital G. B. Wood Vandewarker’s Vandewarker t @lare Travel Coach Corporation Beale Roy McKinnon Gas Shumway '& Loomis Floyd Callihan Central Motor Sales M. B. Gallagh Fred Morgan Grocery Johnson Electric N.L. Tibbits A. E. Mulder Johnston Elevator Co Clare Beaverton Lumber Co Foster Tiré Gas Corporation of Midh E. S. Chaffee Murl M. Houghton Dunlop Cafe Clare Elevator Co A. & P. Tea Co K. W. Hendrie Ideal Théatre Jas Olgon Mgr Wylie Art Daimoth Drs. F

Death summons Orris Penrose at home in 1937

Orris Penrose born May 14 1856 in Whitchurch Ontario died September 17 1937 at age 81. After marrying Phoebe C Thompson on March 10 1880 and raising six children he moved to Michigan in 1883 settling in Sheridan Township Clare County. He farmed land, retired in 1924 to Clare and was predeceased by his wife and two sons.

Orris Penrose Whitchurch Township York County Ontario Canada Phoebe C. Thompson Michigan Sheridan Township Clare County Hagle Sheridan Clare Willard

Clare Welcomes Michigan Bankers Association Convention

The City of Clare Michigan extends a cordial welcome to the Fifth Group of the Michigan Bankers Association for a September 27 1937 meeting. The Clare Chamber of Commerce notes local industries the Doherty Hotel and other attractions, promising warm hospitality and a productive visit.

Hive Michigan Bankers Association Clare Michigan Bank Association Clare ‘Chamber of Commerce Michigan Bankers Association Clare Travel Coach Company Kraft Phénix Cheese Company Clare Road Levelers Doherty

Good Literature Club Holds Strong Turnout At First Meeting

About forty Clare Good Literature Club members and guests gathered Tuesday at the Gerow home for the year's first meeting. Miss Davis hosted, Mrs. Walter Foell retired president voiced thanks, Estella Holden became new president, and committees were announced. The program featured a violin trio, piano solos, readings, and songs as members shared summer activities and welcomed new members. Tea and cookies followed as the group planned ongoing study on great women and holiday programs. The next meeting will be at Miss Mary Gilmore's home with Doris Gerow in the program.

Gerow Clare Good Literature Paul Lowrey Clara Sternaman Mabel Mulder Hattie L. Wilson Alma Stella H. Lampman Marion Mary Belle Hanson- Hansen Inez Hemstreet-Pudway Lowrey Marie Woolston Peggy Ann Cote Donald Woodston Gavotte Royal A. Pestalozza Maxine Presley Wanda Carl Bohm Neiman Donna Rae Seeley Pete and

Chas. Butts Reports Splendid Season at Wilson State Park

Chas. M. Butts, caretaker at Wilson State Park on Budd Lake near Harrison, reports a record season with over 176000 visitors and 1800 campers. Assistant Elm er Amble and lifeguard Morrell Clute aided operations while CCC enrollees helped with improvements including new entrances. No drownings or major accidents occurred. nine house cars remained on the grounds after closing weekend.

Chas. Butts Wilson State Butts Wilson State Park Budd Lake CCC Department of Conservation

Program of Meetings Afternoon Activities at City Hall

An afternoon agenda lists golf at Twin Elms four miles north, a dairy farm visit at Cornwell Dairy Farm northeast of Clare, and an Autumn drive to Spike Horn Ranch with bears. Evening events include registration at City Hall, a dinner, and various speeches and musical selections by local figures and officials.

Twin Elms Cornwell Clare Michigan Spike Horn Ranch

Priest Seriously Injured in US-27 Crash Near Harrison

Fort Wayne priest Rev Fr D L Monihan and Kenneth McDonald were injured in a Sunday afternoon crash on US-27, one half mile south of Harrison. Both were brought to Clare County General Hospital in unconscious condition with possible skull fractures. The other vehicle occupants, Ray Monroe and wife of Mt Pleasant, were not hurt. Both Monihan and McDonald show slight improvement as reports filed.

Kenneth McDonald Harrison Ft. Wayne Ind Clare County General Hospital Clare D. L. Monihan Fort Wayne Ray Monroe Mt. Pleasant Monroes Wisconsin Straits

Funeral services held Monday for Chas Ackerman

Chas Ackerman born January 26 1885 in Tonawanda New York died September 17 1937 at 82.6. He moved to Michigan at 23 to work in lumber camps and married Katherine Adams in 1884. He left a son Archie two grandchildren and two brothers. Funeral was held at Archie’s home Monday at 2 PM with Rev H B Johnson officiating and burial in Cherry Grove Cemetery.

Chas. Ackerman Tonawands New York Michigan Katherine Adams Pleasant Archie John James Pearl Ackerman Henry Ackerman Kate Mr. Ackerman Marguérite Mildread George Jacob Vernol H. B. Johnson Oxford Cherry Grove Cemetery

Wayne Geeck Weds Mt Pleasant Girl in Sunday Service

Philip Wayne Geeck of Clare wed Beulah Ruth Slater of Mt Pleasant at the Congregational Parsonage on Sunday September 19 at three o clock. Rev Albert Dawe officiated with Leonard and Mabel Slater as witnesses. The groom spent most of his life in Clare, with two years in Chicago, and last year helped his father at Farmers Independent Produce Co store.

Philip ‘Wayne Geeck Clare Beulah Ruth Slater Mt. Pleasant Albert Dawe Leonard Mabel Slater Claré Chicago Farmers Independent Produce Co

Private piano lessons offered at 102 Ma at Second St

Ann May Smalley advertises private piano lessons at her home 102 Ma at Second St. Lesson price is 35 cents for a half hour. Eastern Star will close out rum mage Saturday afternoon and evening September 25.

Second St Ann May Smalley Eastern Star

Tobacco River designated trout waters near Clare

The Clare Rod and Gun Club received notice from the Department of Conservation that the Tobacco river from the US-27 bridge one mile east to Clare mill pond is designated trout waters. It will be closed to fishing except during trout season from May 1 to September 1 to protect large trout plantings. The section west of US-27 has been trout water for some time.

Clare Rod and Gun Club Department of Conservation Tobacco River Us-27 Clare Mill Pond Tobacco

Citizens State power bill payment prompt message

Prompt message urges consumers to pay power bills to Citizens State for prompt service. It mentions right and power bill payment and implies courteous service. The text appears in a bilingual style with a fragment greeting.

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City to entertain 300 bankers for Michigan group meeting

Clare prepares to host next Monday's Fall meeting of the Fifth Group of the Michigan Bankers Association. Jas S Bicknell announces plans for recreation, golf, tours, a banquet at Barnes Cafe, and a city hall registration desk. Local officials business leaders and bankers extend letters of welcome for the event.

Jas. S. Bicknell Citizens State Bank of Clare Michigan Bankers. Association State Banking Commission Michigan Bankers Association Barnes Cafe Clare Wm. H. Bicknell A. E. Mulder Mark Bicknell Theo Wallington Allen R. Graham Fred Weatherhead Citizen State Bank Clare County Farwell State Savings Bank State Savings Bank Harrison City Hall Doherty

Northeastern District Convention Meet at Tawas City

The Twentieth Century Club of Tawas City hosts the Northeastern District M S F W C convention on September 29 and 30. Mrs. Chester A. Welch opens the event at 10:30 a.m. with registration at 9:30 a.m. Delegates from seventeen counties will attend, with speakers including Mrs. M. R. Keyworth and Dr. C. Beck.

Twentieth Century Club Tawas City Chester A. Welch Mt. Pleasant Willard Bicknell Clare Study Club Lloyd Wagner M. R. Keyworth Detroit John L. Sweetman Manistee Howard Patterson C. Beck Central State Teachers College Tawas City High Jims For Girls League of Alpena Alcona Alpena Arenac Bay Clare Cheboygan Crawford Gladwin Tosco Isabélla Midland Montmorency Ogémaw Oscoda Otsero Presque Isle Roscommon

Christmas Card Samples Arrive at The Sentinel Office

The Sentinel announces a complete line of Christmas greeting cards for the season. Fifty folders with printed name available for $1.00. Also rift size stationery and envelopes offered at special holiday prices. Cards and supplies can be viewed at the office for inspection.

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Also Mentioned on This Page

Orris Penrose Michigan State Bankers Association Gulf Service Station Joseph Grove Bros Joy’s Recreation The Clare Sentinel Wm. Lange Harold Clare Manee’s Market Paul J. Manee Lee & Cady F. A. Hachmuth Gardner Lumber Co Robert Gardner Sheridan ‘Township City OF John W. Dunlop Clare Chamber OF Donald BH. Holbrook James 8 Bicknell Michigan Bankers’ Association Good Literature Club TUES Seamer Doherty Hotel American Legion Driini Burlé Corps America Albert EH Dave Congregational Church John W.dunlop Clare High School Fort Wayne, Ind Wayne Geeck Mesdames Bicknell and Wagner
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