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Newspaper
Clare Sentinel
Location
Clare, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Sep 25, 1931
Page
3
The Harrison weekly notes the Congregational Church led by Ray M. Buster with worship at 10:30 a.m and a sermon on meeting world needs. Communion and new member reception planned for the first Sunday in October. The column also lists visitors and local movement, including many trips, calls, and weekend guests across town.
Pastor Rev Chas Kleinhardt leads Sunday School at 10 30 with B Fisher as superintendent. Worship at 11 30 and 7 30 pm. A half hour hymn service precedes evangelistic service. Prayer meeting Wednesday at 8 pm led by Elias Barlow. Maple Grove holds 2 30 pm service after 1 30 pm Sunday School. Miss Caroline Leutzinger of Moddersville visited Miss Wathern Briggs.
The report lists numerous social visits from families and individuals including Mr. and Mrs. Power from Traverse City and Miss Gertrude Johnstone of Detroit. Front September first to ninth many guests attended the park, with September lake bathers reaching a record for the month.
Mr. Harry Simpson, beach attendant, declares rumors of Budd Lake contamination false. The State Department of Health tests the water about every three weeks since May first, with no contamination found. Wilson State Park swimming beach ranks among the best with lifeguards and safety measures in place.
The September meeting at the Congregational church discussed yearly plans and membership renewal. A committee led by Van Duesen with Henry Gardiner Bryan Fanning Robert Burns Henrie Hampton and Seaver Amble was appointed to enroll and renew members. The group also approved hosting the Clare Chamber of Commerce and County Supervisors for the October meeting. A lunch followed.
Vernon Hill residents report visits and calls among neighbors and relatives from Wise to Mt. Pleasant and Farwell. The week includes new neighbors at the Davis house on U.S. 27 and a ball game between Union Grange and the Rinky Dinks of Mt. Pleasant with scores 5-1 and 6-1. Local sick lists and friendly calls pepper the bulletin.
Mr and a Me of Brown City with Mrs. Pearl Hopkins of Grand Rapids visit Mrs. Thomas Bolen. Widespread visiting from Harwell and Detroit to Clare county families. Neighbors improve homes with painting electric lights. Several outings include Clare county fair at Harrison and trips to Memphis New Orleans Santa Cruz.
An old newspaper snippet advertises Holbrook's Bazaar with Saturday specials on glass sugar and creamer, and promotes Protectu Bank money orders for sale at Citizens State Bank as a convenient money transfer option.
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