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THE CLARE SENTINEL
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Official Paper of
Clare and Clare County"
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Established 1878
GLARE MICHIGAN, FRIDAY -M0XLNIN.G, FEBRUARY 20, 1931
iSfew Series, Voi. 39, No. 18
FATHERS-SONS
DINE TOGETHER
WEDNESDAY EVE
Rev, Percy Dawe Addresses
One Hundred Forty Seated at Banquet Tables
A Father and Son banouet was held
ia the Congregational church on Wednesday evening, February 18th, sponsored by '■■ one division of the Guild under the leadership of Mrs. R Bogan.
At'6:30 o'clock; the men and boys
assembled in the church auditorium
■and shortly afterward were ushered
to the-dining room in the basement
ot the church, "where their eyes met
a. Very inviting, sight; the room and
tables were beautifully decorated, and
placeB were set. for about one hundred
forty people.
The menu consisting ot roast beef,
etc., with pie as desert, was delightfully served by Mrs. Tiehenor and
her Sunday School class assisted by
a few ladles.
The kitchen work was well organized by a large number of. ladies too
numerous to mention. Great credit
is due the ladies for this fine achieve;
ment.
The programme arranged by Mr.
Norris Elden and Rev Albert Dawe
was very pleasing, indeed. Mr. Geo.
White proved himself a very capable
and genial toastmaster, introducing
each number with pointed puns and
gtories.
The program commenced with community singing led by Morris Elden
which was followed with a toast to
the boys by Mr. Ed. Johnston who
(spoke on the three outstanding
agencies of life, The Home, the
School and the Church. He dwelt
-very ably with each thought and gave
great pleasure to his hearers.
Donald McKinnon spoke on behalf
of the boys and stressed the thought
of paying tribute to Dad and rejoicing with him in any honor that might
come to him.
Musical numbers were given by a
"trio of boys Alger Brown, Neil Sowle
and Lawrence Jackson and the men's
trio, Norris Elden, Arthur Fleming
and George Boyd. Both groups showing real ability and gave much pleasure to the crowd of men and boys.
The principle address of the evening was given by Rev. Percy V.
Dawe, of Cadillac, brother of the
local pastor, which follows in part:
Speaking from sixteen years of
official experience with the Boy Scouts
of America, the Rev. Percy V. Dawe,
pastor of the First Congregational
church, of Cadillac, addressed the
fathers and sons on "The Laws of
Friendship." His remarks were
based on four of the twelve laws
which represent the principles upon
which scouting is based. The twelve
laws are that a scout is trustworthy,
loyal, helpful, friendly, courteous,
kind, obedient, cheerful, thrifty,
brave, clean and .reverent. Upon
those principles Mr. Dawe said, this
"* (Continued on Pago Ten)
NEED MORE ALFALFA
ON MICHIGAN SOILS
This Legume Comprises Only
One-Fifth Total Acreage of
Hay In Michigan
^
Michigan's alfalfa acreage has in
creased from 74,000 acres in 1919 to"
598,000 in 1930, according to the reports of V. H. Church, agricultural
statistician, but this amount is only
about one-fifth of the State's total
hay acreage and there are still many
acres which should be planted to the
premier legume, in the opinion of the
farm crops department at Michigan
State College.
The crops and soils departments at
the college are cooperating in holding
meetings in many Michigan countiert
. to explain their reasons for Urging
■ more farmers to grow alfalfa. County
agricultural agents are making the
local arrangements for the meetings)
The value of alfalfa as a soil improver is one of the reasons why the
'crop finds favor with the soils department. The plant has the ability to
take nitrogen from the air and hold
it in nodules on Its roots so the nit
rogen becomes available for plant
food for succeeding crops.
Alfalfa furnishes one of the best
roughages obtainable for feeding
dairy cattle and the hay can be used
for every other class of livestock,
Feeding trials at the college have
shown that the hay is readily eaten
by hog3 and that leafy, cut alfalfa
can be used as a green feed for poul-
■ try.
- The use of alfalfa as a seed crop
brought a welcome profit to many
Michigan farmers in 1930 and, ap
parently, when the season is favor-
... able the production of alfalfa seed
r will materially increase the .state's
,» agricultural income.
PRESIDING ELDER CLAPP
" WILL DELIVER MESSAGES
AT QUARTERLY MEETING
The third Quarterly meeting of the.
United Brethern Church will be held
jointly between the Olive Branch, or
Brown Corners class and the Harrison class, Saturday and Sunday, February 21 and 22.
The services are arranged as follows:
Business meeting at Harrison
church Saturday at 2:00 p. m..
Business meeting at Brown church
Saturday at 3:00 p. m.
Communion service at Harrison
church Sunday 11:00 a. m.
Communion service at Maple Grove
Sunday 2:30 p. m.
Preaching service at Brown church.
Sunday 7:30 p. m.
We sincerely hope that both of
these classes will enjoy the fellow-
ship together on this day. We cordially invite all to attend.
Presiding Elder Clapp, of North
Star, Mich., will bring the messages
at these services.
There will also be special singing.
Remember the time and place for
each service and come.
By the Pastor,
Chas. Kleinhardt
FORMER CLARE
LADY MARRIED
LASTSATURDAY
Ceremony Uniting Miss
Dorothy McNeill and Dr.
Gardey Performed at
Ann Arbor
Miss Dorothy Althea McNeill,
daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W. L. McNeill of Ann Arbor, became the bride
of Dr. Arnold G. Gardey, son of Mr.
and Mrs. Julius Gardey, of Saginaw,
in a lovely ceremony performed
quietly Saturday afternoon at the parsonage of Trinity church by Rev.
August F. Bernthal.
For her marriage Miss McNeill
wore a princess model of gold crepe
and her flowers were Talisman roses
and white sweetpteas_>mAttending her
as matron—of honor was Mrs. Alvin
Powell of Detroit, who wore a gown
of brown fish net over satin. Her
flowers were Columbia roses and
orchid sweetpeas. Walter E. Gardey
assisted the bridegroom as best man.
After the ceremony a wedding dinner was served and a reception held
at the home of the bride's parents in
Ann Arbor, the affair being for members of the immediate families. Dr.
and Mrs. Gardey left afterwards on a
short wedding trip.
Both Dr. and Mrs. Gardey are
graduates of the University of Michigan, where Mrs. Gardey was a
member of the Delta Zeta sorority
and Dr. Gardey a member of Xi Psi
Phi fraternity.
Previous to her marriage the bride
was honored at delightful affairs given by Mrs. Julius Gardey, Jr., Mrs.
Leo Krupka, Mrs. William Heinlein,
Mr. and Mrs. Walter Gardey, Miss
Mary Beausejour, and the members
of her bridge club. Members of the
staff of the Hoyt library also entertained in the bride's honor.
The bride, together with her par.
ents, were residents of Clare for
many years and her host of friends
here join in extending congratulations and best wishes.
CHEVROLET LEADS
ALL OTHER MAKES IN
DECEMBER PRODUCTION
Chevrolet new car registrations in
the United States for December lead
all other makes, according to figures
just made public.
With 31,609 new Chevrolet sixes,
titled in the domestic market during
the last month of 1930, the company
exceeded by 2,000 units the second
leading make. Figures so far reported for January indicate that the relative position of Chevrolet in the lead
should be maintained for the month
just ended, particularly since. Chevrolet's January production was 70,-
000 units.
December was the first month in
the history of the automobile that six
cylinder cars led the field in deliveries to consumers. While Chevrolet in
1927 and again in 1923 was first in
manufacturing and sales in the industry, the company's performance in
those years was based on the old four^
cylinder car. Since the change-over
from a four to a six in 1929, Chevrolet has forged ahead to this leading
position.
This passing of leadership to the
six-cylinder automobile 4s interpreted
in automotive circles as indicating a
growing public preference for the
larger, multiple-cylindered car, wh6n
it combines operating economy with
an initial price range in the- lowest
priced field. ..i g§
ST. LOUIS TONIGHT
EVARTHERETOESDAY
LAST HOMECONTESTS
Indians Trim Both Groups
Tuesday Night. District
Tournament March 5-7th.
The Indian, School basketball team
gave Clare high its sixth defeat of the
season by trouncing them 31 to 14.
The Clare boys did not show their
usually good passing game and only
made four field goals throughout the
game, The Indian team were a fast,
clever-passing crew showing much
improvement over the early season;
game when they were defeated here.
The Indians have been holding Midland and Mt. Pleasant to three or four
point victories.
The second team game was much
closer. While trailing most of the
way the boys put np a fair brand of
basketball but lost 17-15.
Friday night the St. Louis high
school basket ball team comes to
Clare for the return game. Both the
second and first teams will play
games—tha first game starting at
7:30. The St. Louis team will be out
to avenge an earlier defeat. The
teams are more evenly matched
which promises a good game. The
Clare spectators are asked to sit in
the balcony. The St. Louis spectators will sit downstairs with the Clare
high students.
Tuesday night of next week the
postponed game with Evart will be
played. The same seating arrangements as for Friday night are rej
quested.
Come see the last two home games
of the season. Don't forget Friday
and Tuesday nights. '
The district basketball tournament
will be held Thursday, Friday and
Saturday, March 5, 6 and 7th. The
following teams are eligible to play
for the Class C district championship
—Clare, Beaverton, Coleman, Gladwin, Remus, and Sacret Heart of Mt(
Pleasant. To date all but Coleman
have signified their intention of entering the tournament.
DR. BRONDSTETTER
CLAIMED BY DEATH
Prominent Mt. Pleasant Surgeon Dies After Illness
With Heart
Dr. Michael Brondstetter, recognized as one of the leading surgeons of
central Michigan died at his home at
Mt. Pleasant early 'Saturday) morning"!
following a six day illness" of thron-
bosis of the coronary arteries, a disease affecting the heart.
Dr. Brondstetter graduated from
the University of Michigan Medical
school in 1911, and returned to Mt.
pleasant the same year and began
practice. He had served in various
prominent positions, as county coroner, surgeon to the Ann Arbor Railway company, and the United States
Indian school. He belonged to the
>Tri-County Medical association. Dr.
Brondstetter owned and directed the
hospital in Mt. Pleasant that bears
his name. He was a member of the
Masonic lodge and belonged to several sporting clubs. He was 46 and
is survived by his wife and five children.
MRS. ABEL HALSTEAD
SUCCUMBS AT THE AGE
OF EIGHTY-TWO YEARS
ACHIEVEMENT DAY
PROGRAM POSTPONED
, Due to the prevalence of small
pox in Clare and vicinity the
Achievement Day program of the
Clare County Extension Clothing
Class has been! postponed until
Wednesday, Manjh 4th.
This action was _ taken after
consulting City Health Officer, Dr,
Clute, who stated that small pox
seemed to be on* the increase and
It would not be advisable to hold
any more meetings in Clare than
were necessary. •
E
ORGANIZED FOR
Glare and Farwell Agriculture Teacher 8 Cooperating
With'Coimty Agt*f Agent
A plan of bringing np to date information on crop production and soil
management to local farmers has
been arranged by County Agricultural
Agent, P. D. Gibson. A series of
eight meetings or lessons dealing
with crop production and soil management will be conducted at Clare
high school by Mr. William Tiehenor,
Agriculture teacher, and at Farwell
by Supt. R. F. Tyndall of the Farwell
school. Mr. Tichenor's group will
meet next Monday night, February
23, at 8:00 o'clock, in the High School
building for the first time. The topics
of the first lessons relate to efficient
crop production, controlling weeds, insect pests and diseases, hay and pasture crops and rotations for Clare
county are ssome of the subjects discussed in the meetings.-
Mr. Tyndall'a group at Farwell will
take up the study of soil management
first. Controlling fertility by uso of
organic matter, lime, fertilizer, and
stable manures are topices in this
series. This grcuip meets on Thursday evenings staMing February 19.
Farmers in the vicinity of Clare
and Farwe4fc-w,©-£for-t»nate to--have
leaders like Mr. Tiehenor and Mr,
Tyndall who are willing to give extra
time to this work in order that the
best advice and information as obtained by our State College research
and experimental departments may
be brought to those for whom it is
intended.
Mrs. Abel Halstead passed from
this life at the Isabella Infirmary
Sunday, February 8th at the ripe age
of 82 years and 10 months; Burial
services were conducted from the
Funeral Home at Shepherd on Wednesday and interment made in the
"Vernon cemetery.
A daughter, Miss Phoebe Q'Bryan,
of Detroit, survives, also a niece, Alta
Robinson, both were present at the
funeral. Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Siel, Mr.
and Mrs, Durward Kennedy and Mr.
and Mrs. Wm. Irwin and son. Leonard
also attended the last- rites.
Mrs. Halstead lived in the vicinity
of Clare for many years.
DECORATING? -
We are ready to do your decorating, also outside painting. See our
1931 wallpaper samples before you
buy. Phone 161.
18t2. Wm. Garchow.
Dance at Coleman
Every Wednesday- night with prizeB.
Music by,Petty Orchestra, Admits-
«ion 50 cents. Manager. «tf,
EDWARD MARSHALL
SERIOUSLY HURT IN
ACCIDENTJONDAY
Vernon Farmer Run Down
By Tractor When Machine
Suddenly Slips Into Gear
Edward Marshall, living on the
Turbush farm in Vernon township,
met with a serious accident Monday
when he was run down and: badly cut
about the body and head by a tractor.
The accident happened while baling hay. Mr. Marshall was standing
in front of the rear wheel when the
tractor was accidently slipped into
gear, causing it to start suddenly forward. He was caught and thrown to
the ground, the extension lugs pas-
ping over the side of his body and
head.
The most serious injuries are about
the head, the flesh of his face having
been split the entire length through
the nose and over one eye, while
over the other eye a considerable portion of the flesh was torn away Another severe wound was made in tbe
back of his head.
The patient is resting well under
the care of Dr. W. F. Clute and if no
further complications develop, hope
is held for his recovery.
AT THE IDEAL THEATRE
Days
Thur., Fri., 19-20—Seven.
Leave—(Gary Cooper.
Saturday, 21—In Old California-^
Star cast. A romance of the great
Southwest.
Sun., Mon., 22-23—Maybe its Love—
Joan Bennett and Joe E. Brown-
Comedy and "action.
DIXIANA
A mighty technicolor musical-
featuring Bebe Daniels and the Comedy Team—Wheeler and Woolsey—
laughter and fan in the Mardi Gras
of the old south—Tues., Wed. 24-26th.
All shows 30-lOc. ^
Coming—March . 1-2—Will Rogers
in—-Lightning—3-4, Harold Lloyd in—
Feet First. ,,
The Theatre is fumigated: every
day. **
HANSEL AND GRETEL
ALSO CINDERILLA ARE
COMING J1URSDAY
Witches, Fairies, Gnomes,
Sandmen, Many Others
Will Appear On
Program
Hansel and Gretel, the two peasant
children who were lost In the woods
are coming, yes and Cinderella, who
lost her silver slipper, is coming too.
They are bringing with them a cast
of children who will make the place
ring with song. Witches, fairies and
gnomes, who are ever lurking in the
background, will give the whole pro^
duction that fanciful line of every
tairytale.
The music is that suggestive music
which makes you feel a witch almost
grabbing you,„ from an unseen corner,
before some good fairy rushes In to
put ber protecting arm about you.
Birds sing, gnomes dance and pier,
sandmen lull you to Bleep, and the
Dewmen bring the morning, with the
courage necessary to combat a night
of dread and woe.
The entire production is filled with
childish fears and fancies. You *ill
enjoy it. The kiddies will love it, as
their imagination runs riot in these
two beautiful operettas.
Cast for Hansel and <5retei:
Gretel, Rose Marie Jackson.
Hansel, Betty Callihan.
Mother, Hazel Sutton.
Father, Elizabeth Feighner.
Wicket Witch, Maxine Jones,
Dewmen, Angels, Sandmen, Cookie
Children and Witches.
Cast for Cinderella:
Latana, stepmother, Betty Doherty.*
Prunella, ugly sister, Jean Caple.
Sardella, other sister, Dorothy
Green,
Cinderella, Janette Hoffman.
Prince Charming, Lucille Coulter.
Eldora, fairy godmother, Virginia
Kirkpatrick.
Herald, Betty Gordanier.
These operettas are given under
the auspices of the Clare Study Club,
at the high school auditorium next
Thursday, February 26. Curtains raise
at eight-o'cltfcfer--
FEBRUARY 28 FINAL
AUTO LICENSE DAY
Secretary of State Warns
Extension on Licenses
Nears End
February 28 will be absolutely the
final day for motorists to use their
old license plates. The Citizens State
Bank warned Thursday.
The Bank made public the contents
of a letter jusat received from Frank
D. Fitzgerald, secretary of state,
emphasizing that no further extension of time will be allowed. Car
owners who venture out with old tags
on or after March 1 will be courting
a ticket from police or from city or
state law enforcing agencies, Fitzgerald warned.
"In view of the present economic
depression, we have exerted our utmost effort to give auto owners every
consideration and courtesy possible,"
Fitzgerald wrote. "The public should
appreciate this and cooperate with
state officials by not waiting until the
last minute to purchase their 1931
plates.
"Those who apply for their plates
now can be taken care of in five or
10 minutes. Those who wait until
the last few days probably will have
to stand in line for considerable
time.
REPUBLICAN CAUCUSES
For the election of delegates to the
County Convention, to be held in the
City of Clare, on February" 27th will
be held on Wednesday, -February- 25th
at 8:00 o'clock p. m. at the following
places,
1st Ward, Clare Hay, Grain & B§an
Co,
2nd Ward, Citizens State Bank.
3rd Ward, City Hall.
.The following number of delegate^
are to be elected:
1st ward, 2; 2nd ward; 5; 3rd ward,
4.
Ira Richmond
Frank Hachmuth
L. E. Davy,
Committee*
MERTIE BANKS DIES
SATURDAY MORNING
AT SHERIDAN HOME
A home and community was saddened 'Saturday morning when death
entered the home of Mr. Fred Banks
and removed from the midst a daughter, Miss Mertie Banks,
' Miss Banks was a patient Sufferer
of tuberculosis for many- years and
was recently confined to the Sanitor-
ium at Howell, Michigan.
Miss Mertie Banks was born in
Sanilac county, March 9, 1885 and departed this life February 14, 1931 at
the age of 45 years, 11 months and 5
days.
Her mother and sister, Mary, preceeded her in death thirty years ago.
She devoted her entire life to the
task of caring and making a home for
her father. Her greatest thought
was always fpr his welfare.
She is survived by her father, of
Sheridan, two sisters, Mrs. Fred
Rodabaugh, of Flint, Mrs. Kernie
Jones, of Stockbridge and one brother, Fred, of North Dakota and a host
of other relatives and friends.
She was of a quiet disposition and
will be greatly missed by all who
knew her.
The funeral services were held
Monday, February 16, at the Eagle
church and the remains were laid to
rest in the Woods cemetery with Rev.
Honderick officiating.
One of tthe most delightful events
of the season was a Valentine dinner
giVen by Mr. and Mrs." Willard H.
Bicknell at their home Friday evening. Twenty guests were served at
tables', tastefully decorated with
valentine favors. Bridge followed
tl\e dinner, high scores being held by
Mrs. Albert Haley and Mr. William
Tiehenor..
DRIVE FOR FUNDS
UNDERWAY FOR BOY
SCOUTSJtf CLARE
Local Committee Expect to
Raise Sufficient Money to
Continue Work in City
On Monday, February 23rd a committee of several men interested in
the Boy Scout movement will engage
in a drive for funds to continue the
work of scouting-in our city.
The scout movement is one of the
most remarkable of this generation
for the purpose of building up character in the boys and youths of our
nation, and the nations of the world.
It is a movement which" deserves
the support of every father and every
man who cares for the best interest
of our boys.
Subscriptions of one dollar or more
■xre asked this year, and it is hoped
to give every man an opportunity to
support the work.
Scouting is as old as time: soldiers
have always had their scouts; explorers and pioneers have had their
scouts, altho these advance guards
have been known by other names until recent times.
Not until modern times, comparatively speaking, has scouting been
organized into a system.
After the Boer war between England and the South African States,
Gen. Baden Powefl conceived the
idea of training boys to be scouts, to
be helpful both in peace and war.
An American named Boyce was attracted to the Boy Scout movement
when on a visit to London, England,
because they were so civil, courteous
and kind.
On his return to Washington and
after a conference with Gen. Baden
Powell himself, Mr. Boyce interested
a few friends, consequently in 1910 a
movement was set on foot to organize
The Boy Scouts of America.
The organization has justified its
existence as has been noted by many
of ^our nations outstanding leaders,
who have had first hand opportunity
to judge of its work.
Col. Roosevelt witnessing a troop
of scouts giving a demonstration of
their work -exclaimed, "By George
but that is fine, it certainly is inspiring."
When Mr. Whitman was Governor
of New York, one day addressing 3,-
500 scouts said among other things,
"I am for scouting all the time and
with all my might, because it stands
for making real men out of boys".
One of the more recent outstanding testimonies to the Boy Scout
movement was evidenced when Admiral Byrd chose a First Class scout
to be one of his party on his last expedition to the South pole.
Because scouting has meant so
much to the boys of our community
this annual appeal is being made, and
it is hoped that all who possibly can
will make a contribution.
Our local efforts are being substantially re-enforced by the District
Headquarters at Saginaw, and the
National Headquarters at New York,
Respectfully submitted,
On behalf of - the Committee.
BEUEVE IT OR NOT
Ripley, never saw better values
than my 1931 spring line of walfpap-
w. New location, 708 North McEwan. Open evenings.
S. Carrier (Sandwich Shop).
DURNIN WELL
BROUGHT! AT
140JARREL
Beatty Well, Located a Short
Distance North of theDur-
nin, Expected in Friday
The Durnin well No. 1, on which
drilling operations were held up last
week awaiting the arrival of company
officials, was drilled in Tuesday and
is now one of the Vernon field.
Last week the drillers barely enter-,
ed the Dundee when gas and oil filled
the casing and when drilling.was,resumed this week a few feet deeper
brought in _ 140 barrel well. Tails
flow is said to be slowly increasing.
The drill at the Beatty well Mo. 1
is steadily going down with all formations appearing regular and is e_-
pected to enter the Dundee about Ftf-'
day afternoon. '-
Considerable interest has been
shown by oil men in the wildcat well
that was drilled near Cadillac, where
a good showing of oil was made last
Saturday. Oil of an excellent quality was found at a depth of 3200 feet
in the Traverse sand and filled the
pipe to more than 2000 feet.
Later drilling Sunday resulted in " et
striking salt brine and it has not
been learned what the next move ot
the promotors will be. The well will
undoubtedly be plugged back to conserve the oil in the Traverse.
REV. DAWE REQUESTS
MEMBERS TO OBSERVE
THE LENTEN SEASON
The Lenten season begins with Ash
Wednesday, February 18th and continues until Easter Sunday, April 5 th,
1931.
During Lent %ve are asking our
members and friends pf the Congregational church to unite with us in
a season of increased meditation and
devotion.
This is in commemoration of the
period of time our Lord spent in the
Wilderness preparing Himself for His
5reat life's work.
Our request is not that we abstain
absolutely from all social functions
but if we can give a little more time
and thought towards deepening tha
work of God's grace in our hearts, It
will be a period of time well spent
and will prove profitable to us individually and will add strength to
the spiritual life of our church and to
the community.
To this end we are asking our
members and friends to attend all
the services of the church; also to
use the Fellowship of Prayer, which
is a small booklet containing scripture texts with a meditation upon the
same, also a short prayer attached.
The booklet may be had by applying to your pastor and it is hoped
that our people will unite as one
great family in this daily exercise.
Choose some convenient time of the
day when all the family can be present, and thus all share" in its benefits.
In doing this we are cooperating
with a great army of believers
throughout Our land.
The Pastor.
MARION GEPHART
FATAILY INJURED
FEBRUARY THIRD
Family Resided on Bowler Farm
in Grant Township Years
Ago
Marion Gephart, a former resident
of this county, was fatally injured
about ten o'clock Tuesday night, February 3rd, when struck by a truck
driven by Winton Hull, of Munith.
The driver was returning home from
work and was passing another, car
when he struck Mr. GephaTt.
Funeral services were held from
the Gildersliene Funeral hpme on Saturday .and burial made in the Wood-
lawn cemetery at Jackson, where they
had made their home for several
years.
The widow and four children, M?s.
Gladys Reaker, of Romeo, Mrs.
Bertha Clark of Jackson, and Rufus
and Arthur, the two sons who are 8
and 14 years of age are. at home. Two
sisters and two brothers also survive.
Mr. and Mrs. Gephart resided on
the Bowler farm in - Grant prior to '
making their home in southern Mich- °-
igan- ^:*'3.
Advance Grange Dance • .
Every Friday night at Elm Grove s
hall. Admission 50 cents. Committee,
Music by Burton Trio. wx*\
Object Description
| Title | 1931-02-20; Clare Sentinel |
| Date | 1931-02-20 |
| Publisher | R. G. & F. A. Jefferies |
| Description | Friday, February 20, 1931 issue of a Clare, Michigan newspaper. Published weekly. Began publication in 1896. Previously known as Clare Sentinel and the Democrat-Press. In 1923, absorbed the Clare Courier. |
| Subject/Keywords | Clare (Mich.) - Newspapers; Clare County (Mich.) - Newspapers; |
| Copyright Permission | 1923-1999: Copyright to the Clare Sentinel is held by the newspaper. Copyrighted material is reproduced with the permission of the newspaper. |
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| Language | English |
Description
| Title | 1931-02-20; Clare Sentinel |
| Date | 1931-02-20 |
| Publisher | R. G. & F. A. Jefferies |
| Description | Friday, February 20, 1931 issue of a Clare, Michigan newspaper. Published weekly. Began publication in 1896. Previously known as Clare Sentinel and the Democrat-Press. In 1923, absorbed the Clare Courier. |
| Subject/Keywords | Clare (Mich.) - Newspapers; Clare County (Mich.) - Newspapers; |
| Copyright Permission | 1923-1999: Copyright to the Clare Sentinel is held by the newspaper. Copyrighted material is reproduced with the permission of the newspaper. |
| Type | Newspaper |
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| Transcript | Everybody Reads THE CLARE SENTINEL i ri_L_f Official Paper of Clare and Clare County" w^ \ Established 1878 GLARE MICHIGAN, FRIDAY -M0XLNIN.G, FEBRUARY 20, 1931 iSfew Series, Voi. 39, No. 18 FATHERS-SONS DINE TOGETHER WEDNESDAY EVE Rev, Percy Dawe Addresses One Hundred Forty Seated at Banquet Tables A Father and Son banouet was held ia the Congregational church on Wednesday evening, February 18th, sponsored by '■■ one division of the Guild under the leadership of Mrs. R Bogan. At'6:30 o'clock; the men and boys assembled in the church auditorium ■and shortly afterward were ushered to the-dining room in the basement ot the church, "where their eyes met a. Very inviting, sight; the room and tables were beautifully decorated, and placeB were set. for about one hundred forty people. The menu consisting ot roast beef, etc., with pie as desert, was delightfully served by Mrs. Tiehenor and her Sunday School class assisted by a few ladles. The kitchen work was well organized by a large number of. ladies too numerous to mention. Great credit is due the ladies for this fine achieve; ment. The programme arranged by Mr. Norris Elden and Rev Albert Dawe was very pleasing, indeed. Mr. Geo. White proved himself a very capable and genial toastmaster, introducing each number with pointed puns and gtories. The program commenced with community singing led by Morris Elden which was followed with a toast to the boys by Mr. Ed. Johnston who (spoke on the three outstanding agencies of life, The Home, the School and the Church. He dwelt -very ably with each thought and gave great pleasure to his hearers. Donald McKinnon spoke on behalf of the boys and stressed the thought of paying tribute to Dad and rejoicing with him in any honor that might come to him. Musical numbers were given by a "trio of boys Alger Brown, Neil Sowle and Lawrence Jackson and the men's trio, Norris Elden, Arthur Fleming and George Boyd. Both groups showing real ability and gave much pleasure to the crowd of men and boys. The principle address of the evening was given by Rev. Percy V. Dawe, of Cadillac, brother of the local pastor, which follows in part: Speaking from sixteen years of official experience with the Boy Scouts of America, the Rev. Percy V. Dawe, pastor of the First Congregational church, of Cadillac, addressed the fathers and sons on "The Laws of Friendship." His remarks were based on four of the twelve laws which represent the principles upon which scouting is based. The twelve laws are that a scout is trustworthy, loyal, helpful, friendly, courteous, kind, obedient, cheerful, thrifty, brave, clean and .reverent. Upon those principles Mr. Dawe said, this "* (Continued on Pago Ten) NEED MORE ALFALFA ON MICHIGAN SOILS This Legume Comprises Only One-Fifth Total Acreage of Hay In Michigan ^ Michigan's alfalfa acreage has in creased from 74,000 acres in 1919 to" 598,000 in 1930, according to the reports of V. H. Church, agricultural statistician, but this amount is only about one-fifth of the State's total hay acreage and there are still many acres which should be planted to the premier legume, in the opinion of the farm crops department at Michigan State College. The crops and soils departments at the college are cooperating in holding meetings in many Michigan countiert . to explain their reasons for Urging ■ more farmers to grow alfalfa. County agricultural agents are making the local arrangements for the meetings) The value of alfalfa as a soil improver is one of the reasons why the 'crop finds favor with the soils department. The plant has the ability to take nitrogen from the air and hold it in nodules on Its roots so the nit rogen becomes available for plant food for succeeding crops. Alfalfa furnishes one of the best roughages obtainable for feeding dairy cattle and the hay can be used for every other class of livestock, Feeding trials at the college have shown that the hay is readily eaten by hog3 and that leafy, cut alfalfa can be used as a green feed for poul- ■ try. - The use of alfalfa as a seed crop brought a welcome profit to many Michigan farmers in 1930 and, ap parently, when the season is favor- ... able the production of alfalfa seed r will materially increase the .state's ,» agricultural income. PRESIDING ELDER CLAPP " WILL DELIVER MESSAGES AT QUARTERLY MEETING The third Quarterly meeting of the. United Brethern Church will be held jointly between the Olive Branch, or Brown Corners class and the Harrison class, Saturday and Sunday, February 21 and 22. The services are arranged as follows: Business meeting at Harrison church Saturday at 2:00 p. m.. Business meeting at Brown church Saturday at 3:00 p. m. Communion service at Harrison church Sunday 11:00 a. m. Communion service at Maple Grove Sunday 2:30 p. m. Preaching service at Brown church. Sunday 7:30 p. m. We sincerely hope that both of these classes will enjoy the fellow- ship together on this day. We cordially invite all to attend. Presiding Elder Clapp, of North Star, Mich., will bring the messages at these services. There will also be special singing. Remember the time and place for each service and come. By the Pastor, Chas. Kleinhardt FORMER CLARE LADY MARRIED LASTSATURDAY Ceremony Uniting Miss Dorothy McNeill and Dr. Gardey Performed at Ann Arbor Miss Dorothy Althea McNeill, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W. L. McNeill of Ann Arbor, became the bride of Dr. Arnold G. Gardey, son of Mr. and Mrs. Julius Gardey, of Saginaw, in a lovely ceremony performed quietly Saturday afternoon at the parsonage of Trinity church by Rev. August F. Bernthal. For her marriage Miss McNeill wore a princess model of gold crepe and her flowers were Talisman roses and white sweetpteas_>mAttending her as matron—of honor was Mrs. Alvin Powell of Detroit, who wore a gown of brown fish net over satin. Her flowers were Columbia roses and orchid sweetpeas. Walter E. Gardey assisted the bridegroom as best man. After the ceremony a wedding dinner was served and a reception held at the home of the bride's parents in Ann Arbor, the affair being for members of the immediate families. Dr. and Mrs. Gardey left afterwards on a short wedding trip. Both Dr. and Mrs. Gardey are graduates of the University of Michigan, where Mrs. Gardey was a member of the Delta Zeta sorority and Dr. Gardey a member of Xi Psi Phi fraternity. Previous to her marriage the bride was honored at delightful affairs given by Mrs. Julius Gardey, Jr., Mrs. Leo Krupka, Mrs. William Heinlein, Mr. and Mrs. Walter Gardey, Miss Mary Beausejour, and the members of her bridge club. Members of the staff of the Hoyt library also entertained in the bride's honor. The bride, together with her par. ents, were residents of Clare for many years and her host of friends here join in extending congratulations and best wishes. CHEVROLET LEADS ALL OTHER MAKES IN DECEMBER PRODUCTION Chevrolet new car registrations in the United States for December lead all other makes, according to figures just made public. With 31,609 new Chevrolet sixes, titled in the domestic market during the last month of 1930, the company exceeded by 2,000 units the second leading make. Figures so far reported for January indicate that the relative position of Chevrolet in the lead should be maintained for the month just ended, particularly since. Chevrolet's January production was 70,- 000 units. December was the first month in the history of the automobile that six cylinder cars led the field in deliveries to consumers. While Chevrolet in 1927 and again in 1923 was first in manufacturing and sales in the industry, the company's performance in those years was based on the old four^ cylinder car. Since the change-over from a four to a six in 1929, Chevrolet has forged ahead to this leading position. This passing of leadership to the six-cylinder automobile 4s interpreted in automotive circles as indicating a growing public preference for the larger, multiple-cylindered car, wh6n it combines operating economy with an initial price range in the- lowest priced field. ..i g§ ST. LOUIS TONIGHT EVARTHERETOESDAY LAST HOMECONTESTS Indians Trim Both Groups Tuesday Night. District Tournament March 5-7th. The Indian, School basketball team gave Clare high its sixth defeat of the season by trouncing them 31 to 14. The Clare boys did not show their usually good passing game and only made four field goals throughout the game, The Indian team were a fast, clever-passing crew showing much improvement over the early season; game when they were defeated here. The Indians have been holding Midland and Mt. Pleasant to three or four point victories. The second team game was much closer. While trailing most of the way the boys put np a fair brand of basketball but lost 17-15. Friday night the St. Louis high school basket ball team comes to Clare for the return game. Both the second and first teams will play games—tha first game starting at 7:30. The St. Louis team will be out to avenge an earlier defeat. The teams are more evenly matched which promises a good game. The Clare spectators are asked to sit in the balcony. The St. Louis spectators will sit downstairs with the Clare high students. Tuesday night of next week the postponed game with Evart will be played. The same seating arrangements as for Friday night are rej quested. Come see the last two home games of the season. Don't forget Friday and Tuesday nights. ' The district basketball tournament will be held Thursday, Friday and Saturday, March 5, 6 and 7th. The following teams are eligible to play for the Class C district championship —Clare, Beaverton, Coleman, Gladwin, Remus, and Sacret Heart of Mt( Pleasant. To date all but Coleman have signified their intention of entering the tournament. DR. BRONDSTETTER CLAIMED BY DEATH Prominent Mt. Pleasant Surgeon Dies After Illness With Heart Dr. Michael Brondstetter, recognized as one of the leading surgeons of central Michigan died at his home at Mt. Pleasant early 'Saturday) morning"! following a six day illness" of thron- bosis of the coronary arteries, a disease affecting the heart. Dr. Brondstetter graduated from the University of Michigan Medical school in 1911, and returned to Mt. pleasant the same year and began practice. He had served in various prominent positions, as county coroner, surgeon to the Ann Arbor Railway company, and the United States Indian school. He belonged to the >Tri-County Medical association. Dr. Brondstetter owned and directed the hospital in Mt. Pleasant that bears his name. He was a member of the Masonic lodge and belonged to several sporting clubs. He was 46 and is survived by his wife and five children. MRS. ABEL HALSTEAD SUCCUMBS AT THE AGE OF EIGHTY-TWO YEARS ACHIEVEMENT DAY PROGRAM POSTPONED , Due to the prevalence of small pox in Clare and vicinity the Achievement Day program of the Clare County Extension Clothing Class has been! postponed until Wednesday, Manjh 4th. This action was _ taken after consulting City Health Officer, Dr, Clute, who stated that small pox seemed to be on* the increase and It would not be advisable to hold any more meetings in Clare than were necessary. • E ORGANIZED FOR Glare and Farwell Agriculture Teacher 8 Cooperating With'Coimty Agt*f Agent A plan of bringing np to date information on crop production and soil management to local farmers has been arranged by County Agricultural Agent, P. D. Gibson. A series of eight meetings or lessons dealing with crop production and soil management will be conducted at Clare high school by Mr. William Tiehenor, Agriculture teacher, and at Farwell by Supt. R. F. Tyndall of the Farwell school. Mr. Tichenor's group will meet next Monday night, February 23, at 8:00 o'clock, in the High School building for the first time. The topics of the first lessons relate to efficient crop production, controlling weeds, insect pests and diseases, hay and pasture crops and rotations for Clare county are ssome of the subjects discussed in the meetings.- Mr. Tyndall'a group at Farwell will take up the study of soil management first. Controlling fertility by uso of organic matter, lime, fertilizer, and stable manures are topices in this series. This grcuip meets on Thursday evenings staMing February 19. Farmers in the vicinity of Clare and Farwe4fc-w,©-£for-t»nate to--have leaders like Mr. Tiehenor and Mr, Tyndall who are willing to give extra time to this work in order that the best advice and information as obtained by our State College research and experimental departments may be brought to those for whom it is intended. Mrs. Abel Halstead passed from this life at the Isabella Infirmary Sunday, February 8th at the ripe age of 82 years and 10 months; Burial services were conducted from the Funeral Home at Shepherd on Wednesday and interment made in the "Vernon cemetery. A daughter, Miss Phoebe Q'Bryan, of Detroit, survives, also a niece, Alta Robinson, both were present at the funeral. Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Siel, Mr. and Mrs, Durward Kennedy and Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Irwin and son. Leonard also attended the last- rites. Mrs. Halstead lived in the vicinity of Clare for many years. DECORATING? - We are ready to do your decorating, also outside painting. See our 1931 wallpaper samples before you buy. Phone 161. 18t2. Wm. Garchow. Dance at Coleman Every Wednesday- night with prizeB. Music by,Petty Orchestra, Admits- «ion 50 cents. Manager. «tf, EDWARD MARSHALL SERIOUSLY HURT IN ACCIDENTJONDAY Vernon Farmer Run Down By Tractor When Machine Suddenly Slips Into Gear Edward Marshall, living on the Turbush farm in Vernon township, met with a serious accident Monday when he was run down and: badly cut about the body and head by a tractor. The accident happened while baling hay. Mr. Marshall was standing in front of the rear wheel when the tractor was accidently slipped into gear, causing it to start suddenly forward. He was caught and thrown to the ground, the extension lugs pas- ping over the side of his body and head. The most serious injuries are about the head, the flesh of his face having been split the entire length through the nose and over one eye, while over the other eye a considerable portion of the flesh was torn away Another severe wound was made in tbe back of his head. The patient is resting well under the care of Dr. W. F. Clute and if no further complications develop, hope is held for his recovery. AT THE IDEAL THEATRE Days Thur., Fri., 19-20—Seven. Leave—(Gary Cooper. Saturday, 21—In Old California-^ Star cast. A romance of the great Southwest. Sun., Mon., 22-23—Maybe its Love— Joan Bennett and Joe E. Brown- Comedy and "action. DIXIANA A mighty technicolor musical- featuring Bebe Daniels and the Comedy Team—Wheeler and Woolsey— laughter and fan in the Mardi Gras of the old south—Tues., Wed. 24-26th. All shows 30-lOc. ^ Coming—March . 1-2—Will Rogers in—-Lightning—3-4, Harold Lloyd in— Feet First. ,, The Theatre is fumigated: every day. ** HANSEL AND GRETEL ALSO CINDERILLA ARE COMING J1URSDAY Witches, Fairies, Gnomes, Sandmen, Many Others Will Appear On Program Hansel and Gretel, the two peasant children who were lost In the woods are coming, yes and Cinderella, who lost her silver slipper, is coming too. They are bringing with them a cast of children who will make the place ring with song. Witches, fairies and gnomes, who are ever lurking in the background, will give the whole pro^ duction that fanciful line of every tairytale. The music is that suggestive music which makes you feel a witch almost grabbing you,„ from an unseen corner, before some good fairy rushes In to put ber protecting arm about you. Birds sing, gnomes dance and pier, sandmen lull you to Bleep, and the Dewmen bring the morning, with the courage necessary to combat a night of dread and woe. The entire production is filled with childish fears and fancies. You *ill enjoy it. The kiddies will love it, as their imagination runs riot in these two beautiful operettas. Cast for Hansel and <5retei: Gretel, Rose Marie Jackson. Hansel, Betty Callihan. Mother, Hazel Sutton. Father, Elizabeth Feighner. Wicket Witch, Maxine Jones, Dewmen, Angels, Sandmen, Cookie Children and Witches. Cast for Cinderella: Latana, stepmother, Betty Doherty.* Prunella, ugly sister, Jean Caple. Sardella, other sister, Dorothy Green, Cinderella, Janette Hoffman. Prince Charming, Lucille Coulter. Eldora, fairy godmother, Virginia Kirkpatrick. Herald, Betty Gordanier. These operettas are given under the auspices of the Clare Study Club, at the high school auditorium next Thursday, February 26. Curtains raise at eight-o'cltfcfer-- FEBRUARY 28 FINAL AUTO LICENSE DAY Secretary of State Warns Extension on Licenses Nears End February 28 will be absolutely the final day for motorists to use their old license plates. The Citizens State Bank warned Thursday. The Bank made public the contents of a letter jusat received from Frank D. Fitzgerald, secretary of state, emphasizing that no further extension of time will be allowed. Car owners who venture out with old tags on or after March 1 will be courting a ticket from police or from city or state law enforcing agencies, Fitzgerald warned. "In view of the present economic depression, we have exerted our utmost effort to give auto owners every consideration and courtesy possible" Fitzgerald wrote. "The public should appreciate this and cooperate with state officials by not waiting until the last minute to purchase their 1931 plates. "Those who apply for their plates now can be taken care of in five or 10 minutes. Those who wait until the last few days probably will have to stand in line for considerable time. REPUBLICAN CAUCUSES For the election of delegates to the County Convention, to be held in the City of Clare, on February" 27th will be held on Wednesday, -February- 25th at 8:00 o'clock p. m. at the following places, 1st Ward, Clare Hay, Grain & B§an Co, 2nd Ward, Citizens State Bank. 3rd Ward, City Hall. .The following number of delegate^ are to be elected: 1st ward, 2; 2nd ward; 5; 3rd ward, 4. Ira Richmond Frank Hachmuth L. E. Davy, Committee* MERTIE BANKS DIES SATURDAY MORNING AT SHERIDAN HOME A home and community was saddened 'Saturday morning when death entered the home of Mr. Fred Banks and removed from the midst a daughter, Miss Mertie Banks, ' Miss Banks was a patient Sufferer of tuberculosis for many- years and was recently confined to the Sanitor- ium at Howell, Michigan. Miss Mertie Banks was born in Sanilac county, March 9, 1885 and departed this life February 14, 1931 at the age of 45 years, 11 months and 5 days. Her mother and sister, Mary, preceeded her in death thirty years ago. She devoted her entire life to the task of caring and making a home for her father. Her greatest thought was always fpr his welfare. She is survived by her father, of Sheridan, two sisters, Mrs. Fred Rodabaugh, of Flint, Mrs. Kernie Jones, of Stockbridge and one brother, Fred, of North Dakota and a host of other relatives and friends. She was of a quiet disposition and will be greatly missed by all who knew her. The funeral services were held Monday, February 16, at the Eagle church and the remains were laid to rest in the Woods cemetery with Rev. Honderick officiating. One of tthe most delightful events of the season was a Valentine dinner giVen by Mr. and Mrs." Willard H. Bicknell at their home Friday evening. Twenty guests were served at tables', tastefully decorated with valentine favors. Bridge followed tl\e dinner, high scores being held by Mrs. Albert Haley and Mr. William Tiehenor.. DRIVE FOR FUNDS UNDERWAY FOR BOY SCOUTSJtf CLARE Local Committee Expect to Raise Sufficient Money to Continue Work in City On Monday, February 23rd a committee of several men interested in the Boy Scout movement will engage in a drive for funds to continue the work of scouting-in our city. The scout movement is one of the most remarkable of this generation for the purpose of building up character in the boys and youths of our nation, and the nations of the world. It is a movement which" deserves the support of every father and every man who cares for the best interest of our boys. Subscriptions of one dollar or more ■xre asked this year, and it is hoped to give every man an opportunity to support the work. Scouting is as old as time: soldiers have always had their scouts; explorers and pioneers have had their scouts, altho these advance guards have been known by other names until recent times. Not until modern times, comparatively speaking, has scouting been organized into a system. After the Boer war between England and the South African States, Gen. Baden Powefl conceived the idea of training boys to be scouts, to be helpful both in peace and war. An American named Boyce was attracted to the Boy Scout movement when on a visit to London, England, because they were so civil, courteous and kind. On his return to Washington and after a conference with Gen. Baden Powell himself, Mr. Boyce interested a few friends, consequently in 1910 a movement was set on foot to organize The Boy Scouts of America. The organization has justified its existence as has been noted by many of ^our nations outstanding leaders, who have had first hand opportunity to judge of its work. Col. Roosevelt witnessing a troop of scouts giving a demonstration of their work -exclaimed, "By George but that is fine, it certainly is inspiring." When Mr. Whitman was Governor of New York, one day addressing 3,- 500 scouts said among other things, "I am for scouting all the time and with all my might, because it stands for making real men out of boys". One of the more recent outstanding testimonies to the Boy Scout movement was evidenced when Admiral Byrd chose a First Class scout to be one of his party on his last expedition to the South pole. Because scouting has meant so much to the boys of our community this annual appeal is being made, and it is hoped that all who possibly can will make a contribution. Our local efforts are being substantially re-enforced by the District Headquarters at Saginaw, and the National Headquarters at New York, Respectfully submitted, On behalf of - the Committee. BEUEVE IT OR NOT Ripley, never saw better values than my 1931 spring line of walfpap- w. New location, 708 North McEwan. Open evenings. S. Carrier (Sandwich Shop). DURNIN WELL BROUGHT! AT 140JARREL Beatty Well, Located a Short Distance North of theDur- nin, Expected in Friday The Durnin well No. 1, on which drilling operations were held up last week awaiting the arrival of company officials, was drilled in Tuesday and is now one of the Vernon field. Last week the drillers barely enter-, ed the Dundee when gas and oil filled the casing and when drilling.was,resumed this week a few feet deeper brought in _ 140 barrel well. Tails flow is said to be slowly increasing. The drill at the Beatty well Mo. 1 is steadily going down with all formations appearing regular and is e_- pected to enter the Dundee about Ftf-' day afternoon. '- Considerable interest has been shown by oil men in the wildcat well that was drilled near Cadillac, where a good showing of oil was made last Saturday. Oil of an excellent quality was found at a depth of 3200 feet in the Traverse sand and filled the pipe to more than 2000 feet. Later drilling Sunday resulted in " et striking salt brine and it has not been learned what the next move ot the promotors will be. The well will undoubtedly be plugged back to conserve the oil in the Traverse. REV. DAWE REQUESTS MEMBERS TO OBSERVE THE LENTEN SEASON The Lenten season begins with Ash Wednesday, February 18th and continues until Easter Sunday, April 5 th, 1931. During Lent %ve are asking our members and friends pf the Congregational church to unite with us in a season of increased meditation and devotion. This is in commemoration of the period of time our Lord spent in the Wilderness preparing Himself for His 5reat life's work. Our request is not that we abstain absolutely from all social functions but if we can give a little more time and thought towards deepening tha work of God's grace in our hearts, It will be a period of time well spent and will prove profitable to us individually and will add strength to the spiritual life of our church and to the community. To this end we are asking our members and friends to attend all the services of the church; also to use the Fellowship of Prayer, which is a small booklet containing scripture texts with a meditation upon the same, also a short prayer attached. The booklet may be had by applying to your pastor and it is hoped that our people will unite as one great family in this daily exercise. Choose some convenient time of the day when all the family can be present, and thus all share" in its benefits. In doing this we are cooperating with a great army of believers throughout Our land. The Pastor. MARION GEPHART FATAILY INJURED FEBRUARY THIRD Family Resided on Bowler Farm in Grant Township Years Ago Marion Gephart, a former resident of this county, was fatally injured about ten o'clock Tuesday night, February 3rd, when struck by a truck driven by Winton Hull, of Munith. The driver was returning home from work and was passing another, car when he struck Mr. GephaTt. Funeral services were held from the Gildersliene Funeral hpme on Saturday .and burial made in the Wood- lawn cemetery at Jackson, where they had made their home for several years. The widow and four children, M?s. Gladys Reaker, of Romeo, Mrs. Bertha Clark of Jackson, and Rufus and Arthur, the two sons who are 8 and 14 years of age are. at home. Two sisters and two brothers also survive. Mr. and Mrs. Gephart resided on the Bowler farm in - Grant prior to ' making their home in southern Mich- °- igan- ^:*'3. Advance Grange Dance • . Every Friday night at Elm Grove s hall. Admission 50 cents. Committee, Music by Burton Trio. wx*\ |
