1931-01-16; Clare Sentinel

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Established 1878
GLARE MICHIGAN, FRIDAY MORNING, JANUARY 16, 1931
New Series, Vol. 39, No. 13
ED. JOHNSTON CHOSEN
PRESIDENT OF CLARE
C. OF C. MONDAY EVE.
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Speaker Frank F* Eubank
of National Organization,
Held Close Attention
of Audience .
George  Sherwood Elected   As
Secretary To Succeed 33. Cl.
Cudney
The annual election of officers,
"with reports of the year's work, of
the Clare Chamber of Commerce,
■ was held Monday evening at the
Barnes Restaurant, Mrs. Barnes
served a very fine dinner to the men,
an old fashioned chicken pie, with all
the "fixin's." President T. Carl Holbrook called the business session to
order at seven-thirty, and gave a very
fine address, reviewing the work of
the last year, and pressing the value,
to the community, of a good Chamber
of Commerce. He reported a total of
seven meetings, with an attendance
total of over six hundred. He gave
great credit to our merchants as
making the Chamber of Commerce
possible, remaining loyal to its programme and officers, and in responding to many other constant calls for
philanthropy, and other public services. He showed how the Chamber
had cooperated with other all'ed,
public interests, as, in sponsoring,
and promulgating, the Association
for the paving of U. S. 10. This work
of the Clare Chamber of Commerce,
more than anything in recent years,
has "put Clare on the map", and
made this little city the object of
approval and admiration from Lud-
ington to Saginaw. He reported on
the Welfare Bureau, of the -Chamber,
as quietly accomplishing much in the*
care of the needy; the support and
cooperation given the farmers,
through the County Agricultural
Agent; the holding, here, of the dairy
conference last summer, providing
financial support. He pressed the
need for patronizing our home town
merchants, and the support of the
new wholesale grocery business
managed by Mr. Hachmuth.
Secretary Cudney readtheminutes
of the meeting ofT^emhe?^, and
i       also gave the financial status of the
I       body at present, and''the report for
™       the year.    One outstanding financial
accomplishment was   the   final   payment of the $750 hill to the Wolverine
Sign   Co.   The   satisfactory   adjustment of this claim, in a way very advantageous, was accomplished by the
business management and diplomacy
of the president.
The president proposed a vote of
appreciation for the fine service,
splendid meals, moderate prices, and
many courtesies, of Mr. and Mrs.
Barnes, which was carried with a
shout,, showing that the men, like the
ox, "knoweth who feedeth them"!
The Rev. Albert Dawe was introduced, as a new citizen here, and the
newly Installed pastor of the Congregational church, who spoke •brier'
ly, in a clever and entertaining way,
calling attention to the newer spirit
in the business world, as a matter of
\ . service,,rather than constant competition. -.'.He expressed his appreciation of the warm welcome given him
"""."by th*s city, and great approval of
such civic interests and activities as
are conducted "by the Chamber of
'Commerce, and similar groups, and
, Tiia willingness to join and cooperate
in these  matters.
The president introduced Mi\ Chas.
Jj|r)   Bingham, as a new   arrival   in   the
-**-f  city, who spoke of Ms    former   residence in Clare county, his hotel and
tesort activities in   Harrison,    when
"only three automobiles in the county
■ and it took an hour to get up James
Hill!" He said that Harrison was the
•   highest town in.Michigan, in altitude
of. the terrain, and one of the healthiest,  that no  one  died  there during
the terrible flu  epidemic, which we
all remember.    Mr. Chas. Gamble, of
'   Saginaw, as the   guest   of   Mr.   Ben
Mercer, was introduced, who briefly
acknowledged the introduction,    in a
most affable way.
The main address of the evening
was given by a representative of the
United States Chamber of Commerce.
This great body, with headquarters
in Washington, is in close touch with
most of these bodies throughout the
country, but the Clare Chamber has
never been affiliated, and this was
the first contact with this great
organization. No adequate report of
this very able address. can be given
here, but the speaker, Mr. Prank F.
Eubank, head of the Department of
Cities, of the National Chamber, with
offices in (Detroit, challenged the respectful attention and interest of the
men, with an address profound in
thought, forceful in presentation, and
very reverent in spirit. It was greatly appreciated and respected by the
mon present, and a proposal was at
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HOLD YEARLY MEETING
AND ELECT OFFICERS
MEMBERS CLARE STUDY
CLUB ENJOY SIXTEENTH
ANNUAL MEETING TUESDAY
The annual church meeting of the
Congregational church was held last
Tuesday evening.
A pot luck supper was enjoyed and
the meeting followed, being held as
the friends sat at the tables.
The reports of the various departments of the' church were very encouraging, there being substantial
balances in the treasuries of each.
Th e reports also denoted much
sacrifice and labor had been expended
during the past year, and there is
every sign that the work of our
church will continue with increased
interest.
A few changes were made in the
various committees, Mrs. N. Elden
was re-elected Clerk of the church,
and Mr. L. E. Davy, treasurer.
The pastor and officers of the
church plead for the fullest cooperation of all the members and friends,
that they may be able to render useful community service and achieve
the most for the kingdom of God.
The Ladies Union met at the parsonage with Mrs. Dawe last Friday
afternoon and enjoyed a social time
and also elected officers for the following year, chosing Mrs. Josephine
Long, as their president. Mrs.
Amanda Falk was elected vice president, Mrs. W. H. Elden, second vice
president; Mrs. Fred Smalley, secretary, Mrs. Sutherland, treasurer. Mrs.
A. J. Kane was again chosen as reporting secretary. Eighteen members were present and very satisfying
reports were given with which to begin the new year.
MRS. LEAH HOLCOMB
DEPARTS THIS LIFE
AT LANSING HOME
The Deceased Was Formerly a
Resident of Sheridan Township But Recently Lived
With Son
Leah Fish Holcomb was born in
Howard City, Michigan, February 28,
1871, and departed this life January
8, 1931, at the home of her son, Lewis
Holcomb, of Lansing, at the age ot
fifty-nine years, ten months and
eleven days. She had been in poor
health for several years but was able
to be about until one week previous
to her death.
She lived with her parents until
1890 when she was united in marriage to Frank Holcomb, who preceded her in death in 1916.
To this union were born ten children, eight of which survives:
Howard, Nelson, Lewis and Clarence
of Lansing; Frank, of Flint, Dan, of
near Clare; MrS_ Hazel Wild and
Mrs. Gladys VandeVenter, of Mt. Morris. Besides* her children she leaves
to mourn her mother, Mrs. Firman-
Fish, of Howard-City, together with
"eighteen grand children, three sisters
and- five brothers.
Funeral services were held from
the Jarvis-Estes Funeral Home at
Lansing, conducted by* Rev.' Plews,
and the body was laid to rest- in the
Beaverton cemetery.,
EAGLE EXTENSION CLASS
The Ladies of the Eagle Extension
Sewing Class met January 8th with
Mrs, Donna Poet for an afternoon
meeting with twelve members and
six visitors present. The welt
pocket was studied and made by
each member. The dresses, work
boxes and sample books were judged
at this meeting. This closes the first
year course which has been very
profitable to both members and visitors.
The members of this class apprec
iate the work of the-'r leaders, Mrs.
Allen .and Mrs. Penrose. The
Achievement Day program "is to be
held at Clare the 20th of February.
GUILD SUPPER
The ladies of 'the Congregational
church will serve a supper at the
church dining room next Wednesday
evening. Patrons of these suppers
need not be told of their excellent
menus. .Price per plate fifty cents.
LOST
Card table with Mrs. Sanford's
name on bottom. Probably taken
from O, E. S. chapter room by mistake. Finder please notify Mrs. G.
St. Bogan. Phone 137,
The Clare Study Club held their
sixteenth annual meeting at the
home of Mrs. Leon GleaSon, Tuesday
afternoon. A long table, which seated nearly all of the thirty guests was
set in the dining room and a most de
licious three course luncheon served'
The members then adjourned to the
living rooms, and the annual business meeting held. The officers
elected for the ensuing year were:
Mrs, Mabel Horton, President; Mrs,
Mary Green, Vice President; Mrs.
Anna Greer, record'ng secretary;
Mrs. Bernice Alldread, corresponding
secretary, and Mrs, Eileen Bogan,
treasurer. It was necessary to postpone the two following meetings one
week, the January 20th meeting will
be held January 27 and the February
3rd meeting will be held February
10th at which time the Club ladies
will banquet their husbands.
PETER LAOGHLIN
ES SUDDENLY Of
UNDAY MORNI
«f
Death Claimed Aged Resident at Home of Mr. and
Mrs. I. E. Feighner on
East Sixth Street
EVART DEFEATS
GLARE IN LAST
SECOND OF PLAY
Midland Here Tonight With
Both Teams For Seasons
Strongest Tilt
The Clare high team traveled to
Evart last Friday night only to be defeated 19 to 17, Our boys were leading 15 to 5 at the half but a brave
last half rally won for Evart. The
first quarter ended without a score
for Evart and the first half was clearly Clare's half. But in the third
quarter the Evart score began to
change rapidly, creeping gradually
nearer our own. Our boys seemed
powerless to stop, it although they
rallied gallantly. The fourth quarter
was an uproar especially when Evart
tied the score, then went into the
lead, then Clare tieing the score and
finally a basket was made by an
Evart forward with just 5 seconds to
go. It was a brilliant finish to one
of the most exciting games this year.
This Friday Midland high comes to
Clare for the first of a two game
series. Out of five, games played Midland has lost but one and that to
Greenville last Saturday night by the
close score of 16 to 15. Come watch
the boys tackle the stiffest opposition
that will be met this year. The team
is playing good ball and deserves
your support.
Peter James Lauglin passed from
this life very suddenly last Sunday
morning at the home of his daughter,
Mrs. I. E. Feighner. His health had
been failing due mostly to his declining years, but he had not been
confined to his bed.
Mr. Laughlin was born at Niagara
Falls, August 26th, 1851, and lived in
New York state until he became a
young man, coming to Michigan in
1874. He took Mrs. Harriet Smith as
his bride November '4, 1879, at Otis-
ville, Genesee county, where they resided for several years, later following liis trade as millwright and carpenter at Dodge and Harrison.
Only one daughter, now Mrs. Vernon Feighner blessed this union, and
since the death of his companion
twenty-one years ago at Harrison, he
has made his home with her on east
Sixth street.
He leaves to mourn his demise, the
daughter and son-in-law, Mr. and
Mrs. I. E, Feighner and one granddaughter, Miss Geneva H., and a host
of friends made in his younger days.
Funeral services were held from
the Thurston Funeral home Tuesday
afternoon, conducted by Rev. A. Dawe
and interment made in Cherry Grove.
The Weaver
My life is but a weaving
Between my Lord and me
I cannot choose the colors
He worketh steadily.
Oft times He weaveth sorrow
And I in foolish pride
Forget He sees the upper
And I, the underside.
Not'till the loom is silent
And tne shuttles cease to fly
Shall God unroll the canvas
And explain the reason why.
The dark threads are as needful
In the weaver's skilful hands,
As the threads of gold and silver
In the pattern He has planned.
MISS DORIS GEROW
DIRECTOR OF SPLENDID
OPERETTA WEDNESDAY
Miss Elizabeth Deller Displayed
Unusual Ability As Leading
Lady
The operetta, "Carrie Comes to
College," was audibly received by the
large audience at the school auditorium Wednesday evening. Miss Doris
Gerow as director, and the sixty
young people are worthy of much
praise for the success of this first
public entertainment of the new year.
Miss Gerow has been faithful In
her efforts with the Glee Club in our
public schools during the past two
years and the mixed choruses which
appeared in this operetta gave evidence of their splendid training prior
to preparing for this evening's event.
Several names were unintentionally omitted from the mention appearing in The Sentinel last week, and
also from the programs given out
during the evening, Lamont Hamlin
played the part of Hiram Goodnow,
Spencer's father, and Bod Herrick
played the role of Governor Thompson instead of Buster Comer. Misses
Bornice Cobleigh and Hazel Ackerman had charge of the tickets and
the ushers included Misses Phyliss
Smith, Donna Wild, Lucille Cunningham and Vivian. Cunningham, and
Eunice Sprague.
DELIGHTFUL RECEPTION TENDERED NEW
PASTORJND WIFE
Congregational   Church   Is
Scene of Festive Occasion
Friday Evening
The Clare Congregational church
was the scene of a most enjoyable
occasion last Friday' evening, when
the social rooms of the church were
well filled with a crowd of its members, together with quite a number
from other churchestin the city, to
extend a cordial welcome to the new
pastor, the Rev. Albert Dawe and wife,
who have recently come to this city,
and this church, from a pastorate in
Covert, Michigan. The rooms Had
been tastefully decorated for the occasion, and a fine programme of
music prepared.
Mrs. McAllister delighted the audience with her singing, and she was
accompanied by three orchestral
pieces, in the hands of Miss Wage-
naar, Mr. Elden, and Mr. Sherwood.
One number was especially effective,
"Love's Old, Sweet Song", played by
the instruments, and sung, from a
d-'stance, by Mrs. McAllister. Mrs
Horton had been chosen as Mistress
of Ceremonies, and she' introduceo
Mr. E. R. Zemmer, "who spoke for thp
trustees of the church, guaranteeing
to the new pastor the cooperation of
the hoard, and expressing appreciation for the fine work already done
here by the new pastor. The Rev.
McDonald, of the Baptist church, in
his address, recalled the early days
in Clare, when the Congregationalisms
loaned the use of their church facilities to the first services of the Baptists, and told some interesting facts
■concerning the church work here
years ago.
After some more music, Rev, Hurd,
of the Methodist church, was intro
duced, who also paid tribute to tho
pioneer work of the Congregational-
ists here, as the first to come into the
comparative wilderness conditions,
establish regular religious services,
and the first to build a regular house
of worship. He extended a welcome
to Rev. Dawe to the city, to all tho
churches, and to the hearts of the
people.
Norris Elden represented the Sun>
day School, and in a very clever and
interesting way, extended the welcome of that organization. Mrs, Old-
man gave two readings, which were
much enjoyed.
It was an unexpected pleasure to
meet the Rev. Percy V. Dawe, pastor
of the Congregational church in Cadillac, brother of the pastor here, who
was introduced, and greatly pleased
everyone with his address. The pas-
t r finally responded to all these
courtesies in an easy, interesting
way, expressing appreciation and
gratitude for the warm welcome that
the church, and the toWn had given
him, emphasizing service as the only
sure road to both success and final
appreciation.
The guests had beenreceived.upon
arriving, by Mrs. Wylie, who assisted
by others of the officiary of the
church, presented them to the honorary guests of the evening. A committee from the Guild served dainty
refreshments, closing a most delight*
ful social hour.
PRINCESS WATASSA
VISITING VILLAGE
AND RURAL SCHOOLS
Health programs based upon Indian
folk lore are being presented this
week in the village and rural schools
of Clare county by "Princess
Watassa", Indian health teacher of
the Michigan Tuberculosis Association. Dressed in native buckskin
costume, Watassa relates a group of
Indian legends, comparing the struggles of the heroic red men against
their foes with the fight that must
be waged against- the forces of all
health and disease.
Clare is not being included Jn the
county, itinerary prepared for Watassa by Miss Edna Yoder, Red Cross
nurse, and Mr. Asa Aldrich, county
school commissioner, since the program was given in the city, on a prev
ious occasion.
Watassa's appearance are made
poss'ble through funds secured by the
Michigan Tuberculosis Association
in the sale of Christmas seals.
MASONIC LODGE WILL
ENJOY NEW QUARTERS
IN THE NEAR FUTURE
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MARGAKET BOWLER WEDS
DETROIT MAN SATURDAY
LOCAL BANKS ILECT
OFFICERS AT ANNUAL
MEETINGS TUESDAY
Jas. McKay and James Bicknell, Presidents of Clare's
Financial Institutions
Miss Margaret Bowler was united
in marriage last Saturday morning to
Everett Wilson at the St. Theresa
parish house at Detroit and the young
couple will make their home in that
city.
The bride is the daughter of Mr.
and Mrs. Wm. Bowler of Detroit, and
was a resident ot Clare and vicin'.ty
until three years ago when she accompanied her- parents to the city.
She was a member of the 1927 graduating class ' of the Clare public
schools and for the past two years
has been employed by the Chrysler
Corporation in Detroit. Mrs. Wilson
is a sister of Atty Theo. Bowler, who
is now enjoying a splendid practice
in this city.
Local Organization Leased
Upper   Floor of   Three
Stores Including Doherty Auditorium,
Rooms to be Remodeled, Decorated and Modernized
Throughout
AT THE BAPTIST CHURCH
The annual meeting of Clare's oldest banking house was held Tuesday
in the director's office of the Clare
County Savings bank. This institution has enjoyed a steady growth
during its forty-five years of service
to the city and surrounding community.
The passirig of the late C. W. Perry
made it necessary to elect a new
president to fill the office which he
held continuously over thirty-seven
years.
The officers elected were as follows :
James A. McKay, President
B. A. Anderson, 1st Vice president
Homer Douglas, 2nd Vice president
C. H. Sutherland, Cashier.
F. O. McGuire, assistant cashier.
O. P. Hall, assistant cashier.
All the above officers except Mr
Hall, together with Jas. D. McCon-
nell constitute the board of directors,
the latter also filling the vacancy
made by Mr. Perry's death.
Mr. Sutherland enters upon his
forty-seventh consecutive year as
cashier.
CITIZENS   STATE   BANK
The Citizens State bank is entering its twenty-seventh year and by
its financial report which appeared
in The Sentinel last week, it also has
held a steady financial increase. This
bank was organized under state laws
becoming a state institution in March
J909 and James S. Bicknell has been
cashier since January'"1911 and was
elected as president in 1928,
The officers'as they appear upon
their books are as follows:
James S. Bicknell, President.
Allen E. Mulder, Vice President.
Wm. H. Bicknell, 2nd Vice President.
Stuart Bicknell, Cashier.
Emma Niemeyer, Ass't Cashier.
Directors are: James S. Bicknell,
Allen E. Mulder, Wm. H. Bicknell,
Anna E. Mussell, James Duncan, Alfred J. Doherty, I. E. Hampton,
Donald Bicknell.
Owing to the severe illness of Rev.
Frank Bates he* has not been able to
meet his engagement with the church
and congregation which has been indeed a great disappointment, however no greater to us than to Rev.
j Bates. We are glad to report that
he has taken a turn for the bettor
and is slowly improving.
The special gospel meet'ngs started last Sunday evening have continued thru the week with increasing
interest and power. The preaching1!
has been done by various ones, which
has been convincing and-inspiring as
well as the special music each evening. The meetings will continue
thru next week. "Come", why not?
A. P. M.
CLARE MERCHANTS PUT
ON DOUBLE HEADER
FOR WEDNESDAY NIGHT
Bay City and Midland Teams
Play On Local Gym Floor
Next Week
The Clare Merchants promise the
people of this city and vicinity one
of the fullest evening's of basket ball
played on the local gym floor th:'s
season next Wednesday. A double
header will be staged when Bay City
Sport Shop Champions and the Midland Independents will meet the local
team, wnose roster includes twelve
men 6n lineup.
The Bay City tossers hold a splendid record thus far this season and
won the championship among the In*
dependent teams last year.
The Midland men also boast of a
long string of Victories this season,
The Clare teams lineup include
Otar players from the ' recent high
school teams and loyal support from
the bleachers will aid in spurring the
players ott to victory next Wednesday night.""   •
See H. W. Jones' specials for Saturday and Monday—a suit cleaned
and pressed, also either a cap or
three ties cleaned and pressed tree
with each suit for fifty cents.-r-adv.
HENRY SINES RESIDED
IN VERNON TOWNSHIP
FOR FIFTY YEARS
Large Crowd  of Friends   Pay
Last Respect At Funeral
Held Friday
Henry Sines was born in Canada
December 8th, 1854 and departed this
life at his home in Vernon City January 6, 1931 at the age of 76 years,
and twenty-eight days.
He came with his parents to Gen-,
esee county, Michigan when about
twelve years of age where they resided until 1880, when they moved - to
Vernon township, Isabella county. He-
made his home there until 1916 when
he purchased their present home in
Vernon City,
July 2, 1376 he was married to Mips
Helen Jenson and two daughters
blessed this union, * Or a, who passed
away in infancy, and Miss Josephine,
who survives with the widow and
other relatives.
The funeral was held from the
home Friday afternoon, conducted by
Rev. E. T. Smith and interment m?.de
in Cherry Grove.
Those from a distance who attended the services were Mrs. Jas. Carty,
Mrs. Chas. Carty and Miss Maude
Haley, of Coleman; Frank Sines and
Mrs. Clara Eastman, of Bay City;
Mrs. C. J. Miser, Cadillac; Mr. and
Mrs. Jesse Sines and son, of Hough
ton Lake; Mr. and Mrs. B. F. Jenson,
of Grand Blanc; Mr. and Mrs. Chas.
Wolgast, Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Wolgast,
Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Wolgast, Saginaw; Mr. and Mrs. Jesse Stanley,
Mrs. Chas. Haley and son, Gilbert,
Lansing; Mr. and Mrs. Walter Nutt,
Bert West, John Redcliff and Dan
Redcliff, of Lapeer.
BIRTHDAY SURPRISE
Monday evening twenty-five rela-
tives gathered at the home of Mr. and
Mrs. Albert Allen to remind Mr. Allen of his birthday. The evening was
spent in .a social way.
At a late hour an oyster supper and
a beautiful birthday cake decorated
with 72 candles was served, after
which all departed .to their homes
wishing Mr. Allen many more happy
birthdays,
TRIP TO CUBA
The large crowd of young people
at the Methodist church last Sunday
evening started their trip to the
south, "personally conducted" by four
guides, , Much spirit was manifested
in the contest, Which promises to be
very exciting, and instructive as well.
Fifty-four were present to start on
the "trip,"
Through the efforts of Jesse Hampton, Worshipful Master of John Q.
Look Lodge, No. 404, the local organization will move to larger and more
commodious quarters in the Doherty
Block in the near future.
Two weeks ago Fred Doherty purchased from the Doherty estate the
brck block now occupied by the post-
office, the Gay's store and the lunch
room owned by Kernon & Sartor, the
second floor being occupied by the
Doherty Auditorium and office rooms.
Tuesday evening at the regular
communication of the Masonic lodge
it was unanimously voted to lease the
entire second floor with the exception
Of the office of S. M. Callihan for
lq.dge purposes for a term of ten
years.
When the. remodeling is completed
by Mi-. Doherty the lodge will enjoy
a Temple room 44x48 feet with a
raised ledge on both the north and
south sides three and one-half feet
wide and six inches in heighth, on
which chairs will be placed. At the
rear of this will be a kitchen fifteen
by twenty-five feet and. a ladies'
waiting room. To the north of the
kitchen will be a dining room twenty-
one by thirty-four feet in which one
hundred people can be served, At the
north of the main room wfll be a parlor thirteen by forty-one feet and the
candidate room seven by fourteen
feet. All rooms will be strictly
modernized and decorations in accordance with the order, Two large
air circulators will also be installed.
. Mr. Doherty hrs „ carpenters at
work and expects to have all rooms
ready for occupancy within thirty,
days.
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Saturday 17—Men of the North—
Gilbert Roland. If its action yoii
crr.ve, here it is—a thrilling romance
Of the North.
Sunday, Monday—The Road to
Paradise—Jack Millhall and Loretta
Young—The story of Twin Sisters—
One a society Belle—one a figure im
the underworld. What happens when
the gun girl takes her sister's place,
makes a most unusual story.
News reel and Charlie Chase Comedy. :. . . ,
fHE LIFE OP THE PARTY    "\
Wihnie Lightner in an all, Technicolor Laugh Riot—She and her girl
jtriend, provided, with beautiful
gowns, by their employer to wear to
a party, he is throwing, runs out oa
him, and start for Havana. Here one
comedy situation follows another, until as a final, Winnie is seen in Jockle
clothes, riding a horse on which she
has bet her money and when she
finally falls from the horse you are
ready to fall from your chair—Tuesday, Wednesday 20-21—40c-20c.
Thursday, Friday—Love in the
Rough—Robert Montgomery.
Coming February 3-4—The Silver
Horde—Rex Beeches famour novel.
OPENING OF NEW RECTORY
The new rectory of St. Cecilia's
church is now completed and will be
formally opened to the public for
visitat'on with a banquet on Wednesday, February 4th.
NOTICE
Oddfellows and Rebekahs installation of officers Friday evening, January 16th, 1931. All members be sure
to be present.
OIL NEWS
Buy several pairs of these good box
at 2 pair for 25c, while the supply
lasts.   Clare Variety Store;—aclr*
Operations in local fields have
slackened considerable during the
past week and only three wells are
now on the:r downward course. Work
in this field will be pushed as soon
as spring arrives.
In the McKay-Mercier field' the
fourteen inch casing was landed
Tuesday at a depth of five hundred
feet and the drill is again "going
down."
In the Vernon field the Mellon-
Pollock Co. has decided to abandon.
the Bowman No. 2 well and the casing will be pulled in the near future:
The drillers on the Durain No. 1
well have reached a depth of 2809>
feet and have encountered no serious trouble.