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Newspaper
Clare Sentinel
Location
Clare, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Sep 27, 1935
Page
1
Digest of the potato control act outlines annual quotas set by the Secretary of Agriculture for national state and individual farmers. Licenses and tax exempt stamps govern growing packing and sale with penalties up to 1000 fine and six months imprisonment for violations.
The Crusaders of the Church of God entertained Mt Pleasant youths at a pop social in the City Auditorium last Friday. Pastors wives and society counselors joined the event with 45 attendees enjoying wholesome recreation and praising Memorial Hall and building.
A Penny Social fundraiser arrives in Colonville on Friday September 27. Attendees bring pennies to bid on a hot dinner with meat loaf vegetables mashed potatoes gravy salad pie cake and coffee or milk available.
A six week winter waltz contest at Twin Elms Club House crowned Rosebush pair John Jacobs and Miss Jene Lawler as champions. Managers Mr and Mrs James Clark presented a silver loving cup inscribed with their names. The event drew many young people to the popular club as a Friday night prize series.
Mrs. Samuel McJames a Herrick pioneer dies at her grandson Bert Maxwell's home on Monday night September 28 1935 aged 81 years born November 27 1853 in Marine City Michigan. Survived by son William sister Mrs. James Connolly brothers Charles Windsor and James Ottawa and fourteen grandchildren with twenty five great grandchildren. Funeral held at Herrick residence with Rev George Stanford officiating and interment in Cherry Grove Cemetery Clare.
SPORT FOR HEALTH'S SAKE It is generally acknowledged that a certain amount of physical exercise is advisable if one wishes to enjoy good health. In prehistoric times, man got all the exercise that his body needed in obtaining food and defending himself from savage beasts. Later, men obtained sufficient exercise from following their agricultural and pastoral pursuits.
Thursday and Friday October 3 and 4 the Larman Post of the American Legion Clare presents the home talent show A Night In Hollywood at the High School Auditorium. About 50 local business men impersonate stars in gowns with impressions of Mae West Greta Garbo and more. Miss Bette Reitz directs the program with copyrighted songs by Walter Stone. curtain at 8 15 P M with a pre show parade. Tickets are sold by Legion members with a reserved section available for both performances.
At Twin Hims golf course the Clare women battled for honors in the championship and handicap trophy. Annabell Hampton defeated Martha Bicknell to win the championship while Josephine Anderson took the first flight. Emma Harris and Alma Rogers won other flights. Handicap contenders include Mabel Mulder, Annabel Hampton, and Lucille Haley awaiting decisive matches. Merlin Grotto CC of Saginaw invites Clare women for October first practice outing hosted by Mrs. Clara Titus with a 9:45 arrival for transportation help.
Howard Morford joined The Sentinel force Monday morning as a linotype operator. Morford comes from Delton with several years of experience. James McKinnon resigns after years in the role to focus on his tavern business.
The Clare County Health Association meets October 8 at 8:00 p.m. in Farwell’s new gymnasium. County chairmen report on hot lunch canning programs for area schools and Dr. Thiehoff presents an illustrated talk Health Tips from Foreign Lands with world travel experiences. Teachers boards parents and interested citizens are invited.
About 6 45 Sunday morning a fire damaged the upright of the George Haring farm home near Clare. The blaze started in the boys room and firemen arrived as the structure burned with moderate damage. Three sons aged 14 13 and 17 escaped after waking to smoke and calling their parents with help from neighbor Chas Jasmin.
The Methodist Ladies societies hosted a reception for Rev. George Stanford and his wife and family, and for local teachers at the Clare church parlor. Mrs. Sternaman led the program with greetings, choir leaders were praised, and Prof. Robinson spoke on “Our Job” while a buffet luncheon followed for 74 guests.
Mr and Mrs Bert Lloyd of Grant township suffered severe injuries when their pickup collided with a Mt. Pleasant driver at Pratt's Corners on the Dover road. Dale Lloyd was driving with four children aboard. both adults were hospitalized with head and body bruises and a broken collar bone.
The Good Literature Club held its second fall meeting at Mrs Annie Rogers home on Tuesday evening. Doris Gerow presided, the program featured a talk by Mr Lowrey on agriculture and a vocal group from Miss Hanlon's fifth graders. Eleven new members were welcomed and Mrs Edda Heal was elected secretary. The gathering celebrated a birthday with song and refreshments.
The schedule shows fast dependable air mail reaching all parts of the country. Letters received before 2 00 p m at Clare office arrive next day in Baltimore Boston Fort Worth Los Angeles New York Portland Washington DC The document notes to inquire at the post office for other destinations.
Inquiries about night school persist and interested residents are urged to call the school with their name and chosen course. If feasible, accommodations will be arranged. The Freshman college program at Clare is practically assured for another year, with official approval pending at Washington. Central State Teachers College authorities anticipate starting in October, with course details announced in the Sentinel.
Clare defeated Beaverton 13 to 6 in a hard hitting football opener. Whitey Bell connected on a 20 yard run and Sanford ran in the touchdown with an extra point, while Beaverton scored in the second quarter. Clare aims to rebound against Sacred Heart Academy at 3:30 this afternoon.
The first annual Tenth District Commander and Adjutants Conference at Clare last Friday was a success with most Posts sending their leaders. Clare Post filled its 1936 officers except one. meeting opened with Hanson leading, Stanford acting chaplain, and Harger as sergeant at arms. Mayor Hampton welcomed guests, and Edward G. Johnston of the Chamber of Commerce echoed the welcome.
The Sentinel reports the Twin Elms Club House banquet held September 26 at Hotel Doherty. Toastmaster Mayor Jesse Hampton praised champions Byron Gallagher and Lea Hampton who received the Twin Elms loving cup and Bobby Jones irons.
Lieut. F. Merker of the Temple CCC camp suffered a badly wrenched shoulder last Thursday after his auto collided with a car driven by William Timm of Grant township. The crash occurred three miles north of Clare on US 27 when Timm reportedly tried to cross without stopping. Both vehicles were badly damaged.
The announcement from Lenny B. Sachs, a De Ott Conservatory instructor, invites violin students to enroll for the fall term starting September 27 at the Sherwood studio located at 108 W. street, Clare. Credits are given.
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