1931-12-18; Clare Sentinel

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Clare and Clare County
Established 1878
CLARE MICHIGAN, FRIDAY MORNING, DECEMBER 18, 1931
New Series, Vol. 40, No. 9
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RECORD ATTENDANCE
AT C. OF C. MONDAY
AT HOTELJOHERTY
Management Donate Entire
Proceeds to Welfare
Work in City
The monthly meeting of the Clare
'Chamber of Commerce was held on
^Monday evening, December 14th, in
the Hotel Doherty, when 110 members and friends sat down to a
isumptuous banquet. »
The dining room was jvery tastefully arranged and the service was
prompt, courteous and with elegance
'of ananner by five young ladies, with
Miss Betty Doherty in charge.
After the banq.net Norris Elden, the
official song leader, led the men in a
number of group songs. The men
gang with great zest a number of old
time .melodies.
President Johnston was so very
much enthused with the singing thai
he announced the possibility of immediately beginning a singing school
among the members of the Chamber
of Commerce.
Great credit was due Jesse Hampton and Malcolm Feighner for the unusually fine attendance. Ed. Johnston also was instrumental In securing
splendid delegations of visitors from
neighboring towns.
The president reported that the
Chamber of Commerce Welfare fund
would total two hundred and fifty
dollars after the banquet this evening.
In connection with this matter of
the Welfare work a vacancy on the
committee in charge has occurred
through the removal oil Rev. Hurd
from the city, and at the recommendation of President Ed. Johnston,
Mrs. John Doherty who is the representative of the Clare Study Club
is to be asked to act with the present
committee in the disbursement of the
funds to the needy in the community.
After the business session President Johnston introducea Mr. Fred
Doherty, the chairman of the program
committee, who took charge of the
ceremonies of the evening. Mr. Doherty in a few well chosen words introduced a few of his visiting friends,
after which he called upon Mr. T. Mc-
Clure of the Izaak Walton League
who was the speaker of the evening.
Mr. McClure is well qualified for
the work he is engaged In, both by
physical and intellectual training.
Born into the family of game-keepers
in Scotland he gained much knowledge in the lore of birds, game and
fish in his boyhood days, and got
first hand experience in the art of
hunting, fishing, and trapping, later
getting an education which fitted him
for his life-work. He is a born
naturalist and tells his story with
such ease and intelligence that his
address of one hour and fifteen
minutes seemed but half that length
of time. We truly hope he will return to us sometime and tell us more
of the worthwhile things about our
forests, lakes and streams which is
so very enlightening and interesting.
He told us of some very interesting
experiences in the early days of his
career, having gone up" into thq
northern part of Alaska where he
was very successful as a trapper and
hunter, gaining much experience and
accumulating many thousands of dol-
' lars.
Coming to the United States of
America he met with many disappointments in regard to the great
forests he had read about and the
abundance of fish and game.. Comparing the work or reforestation with
that of the British Isles, especially
that of Northern Scotland he said,
"When the forests were cut down,
new trees were immediately planted
to take the place of the old ones, but
in this country when the trees were
cut down very little is done in the
way of replenishing the supply.
Speaking of the bird life he said,
"many varieties which were plentiful twenty-five or fifty years ago have
disappeared completely, naming the
passenger pigeon, heath-hen and the
wild turkey particularly."
There are three important reqtiis-
ities for the preservation of fish, bird
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WELFARE COMMITTEE
ASK FOR CONTRIBUTIONS
TO FILL XMAS BASKETS
The. Clare Welfare committee
have issued & call for donations to
help fill the baskets for the needy
and desjre: to have same left at
the City ' Library ori Wednesday.
Anyone who is able to assist is
requested to send vegetables,"
fruit, canned goods, meat or anything appropriate for'the Cause.
Clothing is also acceptable.
It will be necessary to prepare
a large number of baskets and the
ladies in charge are hoping that
all will give liberally to make it
possible that those who will not
have any Christmas festivities due
to unfortunate circumstances, will
be remembered at this time.
Those who have received holiday baskets in the past are requested to call at the Library between the hours of four and five
next Wednesday afternoon for
their offering.
L E. DAVY RECEIVE
APPOINTMENT FOR
CLARE POST OFFICE
Selection Will Meet Approval of Patrons Served in
Entire Community
In appointing L. E. Davy to the
position of postmaster of Clare, the
Civil Service Commission and Con-
Igressman Roy O. Woodruff, have
made a selection that will meet with
universal approval throughout the
city and the territory served by the
Clare postoflice.
Mr. Davy has been in business in
Clare for thirty-eight years and has
established himself in the confidence
of the people through his honesty and
straight forward dealing with the
public. His name has never been
connected with any thing that savored of wroug doing and his character
has always been above reproach.
Mr. Davy has been a loyal and consistent Republican whether his
party was in the majority or minority/ He is a good mixer with all
classes of people and has the execu
tive ability to handle the affairs of
the office as well as dealing with the
personnel of the office.
He has been prominent in church
work in the community and for many
years an officer of the local Congregational church. He has served his
city on the council and upon important committees and this work has
been done by him in an efficient
manner.
This appointment came to Mr.
Davy as the result of a competitive
examination in which he stood the
highest among the seventeen active
candidates and he was the first name
on the list of three eligibles submitted by the Civil Service Commission
to Congressman Roy O. Woodruff.
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MAMMY'S LIL WILD
ROSE PLAYED TONIGHT
AT ARTHUR TOWNHALL
All arrangements have been given
their final touch and the cast chosen
known as the Brown Corners Dramatic society are prepared to. present their play, "Mammy's Lil Wild
Rose," at the Arthur townhall tonight. Special features of entertainment will be given between acts.
The admission fees of twenty-five
and ten cents will be used for the
Community Welfare fund, and those
in charge extend a hearty welcome
to the public to attend and assist in
this needy cause.
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BURGLAR ALARM
EING INSTALLED
IN DAVYS' STORE
System to Protect Merchandise as Well as Every Outside Opening of Building
This week a burglar alarm system
conducting a sensitive flow of electricity around and throughout the entire building is being installed at the
Davys' store by Mr. Hozazer, of the
Midnight Burglar Alarm System.
Windows, doors and openings of
every description through which entrance to the store might be gained
are protected by wooden bars or leaded tin foil through which an electric
current is constantly passing and
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H. S. BAND TO PRESENT CHRISTMAS
CONCERT DEC. 23RD
''Ne^xt'l^dne&day^orjtrinr aTTtlrTo1
the High School Band, under the direction of George Boyd will present
the following- program at the school
auditorium.
March,   Our  Favorite,  Jewell.
Sabbath Mora (organ voluntary).
Jewell.
Band
Selected, clarinet quartet, Zamec-
nik, Edward Bowler, Maxine Jones,
Anna May Smalley, Shirley Allen.
Beneath the Holly (selection of
Christmas  Songs), Brockton.
Evening Star, from Tannhauser,
Wagner, Lionel Parish, Byron Gibbs.
Neola  Waltz,   Wells.
National H. S. band march, Mader.
.    Band
There will be no admission charge
and the public is cordially invited,    i
CROWLEY NO. 2
WELL SURPRISES
DR1LLEMJESDAY
Derrick on Section 18, Grant
Township Being Moved
to Leaton
The Crowley No. 2 well in Vernon
township surprised the drillers Tuesday, when oil and gas made an excellent showing shortly after tho
drill had struck the Dundee sand,
even before the casings had been run.
As soon as this is accomplished the
well will be drilled in a few feet
more. No check has been taken as
we go to press.
A derrick has been erected on section 12 in Gilmore township, one mile
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GEO. W. EASLER
.DIES TUESDAY
• FOLLOWING STROKE
Deceased Spent Many Years
In Business Circle of
City    -•
George W- Easier was born in the
township of Stowe, Summit, Ohio,
November 17th, 1856, and passed
away December 15th, 1931 at the age
of 75 years, 28 days.
He came to Michigan with his parents 1875 locating on a farm at Vernon, Shiawassee county.
He married Miss Ada E. Reed December 17th, 1879. To this union two
daughters were born. One died in infancy, the other is Mrs. Fred Sexton,
of Vernon,  Michigan.
There are three granddaughters
and two grandsons, one brother, Edward, of California and Fred of Les-
f lie, Michigan, two nephews, Wayne
Easier, of Detroit, and Ward of
Pontiac, who survive.
Mr. and Mrs, Easier came to Clare
county, June 20th, 1900, locating on a
farm 3 1-2 miles northeast of Clare
now known as the Beadle farm. In
1902 they moved into Clare* where
they purchased the lumber yards of
Harry O'Donnell and lie operated
same for two years. He then entered the furniture business and losing
his* stock by fire in the Tatman
block on July 2, 1904, he at once builf>
the cement block structure where the
new post office is now located, and
continued in the sale of furniture
fourteen years in all. Discontinuing
this line he dealt in hardware and
later in groceries, retiring from active business in 1921.
December 17, 1929 Mr. and Mrs.
Easier celebrated the golden wedding anniversary.
Since January 1931 Mr. Easier has
for the most part been confined to
his home, where he passed away, en-
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DEATH SUMMONS
MRS. HANNAH LANE
AFTER BRIEF ILLNESS
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She Was Life Long Resident
of This Community. One
Son Survives
Mrs. Hannah C. Lane was born on
the farm south of Clare February 2,
1876, and passed away Monday morning, December 14th.
She was married to Mr. John Lane
about 1907. There were three children, two dying in infancy, and William Clifford, of Clare.
In 1925 with her mother and
Clifford, they left the farm and came
to live in Clare on 6th street and lived there one year. From there they
moved to the present home on east
Fifth street.
Mrs. Lane's last illness was very
brief, being a victim of heart trouble.
■ Her mother, Mrs. Isabell Dixon
preceded her to the Great Beyond by
thirty-two days.
She is survived by her son Clifford;
one brother, Charles, of Detroit; two
nieces and one nephew; several other
more distant relatives and many
friends, by whom she will be missed.
A Short prayer was given at the,
home Thursday and the funeral service was 'held at the Congregational
church at 3:00 p. m. Rev. Albert
Dawe, the officiating minister. Mr.
Norris Elden sang two appropriate
hymns. Burial was in Cherry Grove
cemetery with Mr, Charles Thurston
and Son in charge.
Dance every    Saturday    night   at
Duncan's hall.—-adv. 8t3
BAPTIST CHRISTMAS NUMBER |
The cantata presented Sunday eve- '
ning at seven o'clock is so written
that members of the choir and Sunday School combine the entertainment. "Along the Christmas Way" •
Shows Mary Youth and a group of
children traveling along the Christmas Way where they meet many
other characters including those
seeking peace and joy. Faith appears
and guides them to the Manger.
Christianity appears and her touch
upon the Evergreen and Holly
wreaths is typical of life everlasting
and unending love, driving out
Selfishness and Envy from the shining way. The part of Mary Youth is
played by Mrs. Gordan Mcintosh, and
in the closing. scene she tells the
children whenever they think, of
Christmas they will be-able to vision
the real treasurers to be found along
the Christmas Way.
A welcome awaits friends of the
church and Sunday School to join for
this evening's program.
The -Virgin's Cradle Hymn, solo,
Elizabeth Feighner.
Christ was born on Christmas Day,
chorus.
Quest of the Magi, solo and men's
voices, Geo. Boyd.
Come and Worship, chorus.
Mrs. Dale Erter is the violinist, and
Sirs. A. E. Wylie accompanist.
A free will offering will be taken
at the close of program.
M. E. CHRISTMAS PAGEANT
Worship service in form of a
Pageant takes place at Methodist
church Sunday evening, December
20 at 7:30 o'clock. Mrs. A. E. Mulder
directing, assisted by church choii
director, Mrs, F. O. McGuire, and
Mrs. T. Carl Holbrook.
"Miriam's Visions," the pageant
will begin with Christmas carols.
Invocation will be given by the pas-
CONGREGATIONAL   CANTATA
A program as prepared for Sunday
evening at seven-thirty o'clock is in
the form of a cantata, entitled, "Tidings of Great Joy:"
Hearken unto Me, Chorus.
Oh, Come, Emmanuel, solo, Wilma
Hochstetler.
.Therefore the Redeemed shall Return, chorus.
My Soul Doeth Magnify the Lord,
chorus.
Pastorale, organ, violin and chorus.
Three were Shepherds, chorus,
Violin, women's voices and men's
voices. i
A    Week Until
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tor, Rev. Lockyer. A processional
■consisting of twelve girls of Mrs.
Lockyer's class" come on in white
robes and sing and pantomime.
Misses Louisa Rogers as Miriam_
and Doris Gerow, as Anna, are main
characters and interpret the thought
of their lines artistically. Through
them we feel the darkness in Israel
and the longing for the promised
Emmanuel.
A solo-and pantomime by Virginia
Collins and duet by Lamdnt Hamlin
and Dale Randall usher in the night
scene.
We see the "visions" portrayed on
upper stage of Annunciation Manger
Shepherds, and Wise Men. Mrs.
Omer Hall will pose as Mary, Mr. C,
Richard as Joseph and June Hachrnuth as Guardian angel.
Durward Kennedy, Byron Glbbs
and Jay Bellinger as Shepherds, Rev.
J. Lockyer, F. O. McGuire, and Dr.
Mulder as wise mer^.
We are shown the star, the cross,
the throne and the altar In turn.
Around the altar will be spirit of
Christmas, Mary Ann Collins, torch
bearer of service and attendant, Virginia Friz and Eunice Mary Bicknell,
torch bearer of substance and attendant parts taken by Gene Caple and
Hazel Stottlemeyer. Esther Chaffee is
torch bearer of self. The entire Sunday school staff led by the acting
superintendent Bruce Gibbs gather at
the altar with gifts from theii
classes, A free will offering will be
taken for the Methodist Children's
Home.
The choir will ably support the
pageant with several anthems and
choral numbers. Come and worship
with us. • *
CLARE HIGH DEFEATS
OLDEST RIVALS HERE
ON FRIDAY NIGHT
Close Guarding Kept Score
of Reed City Players
Low
The Clare High lads displayed a
fine brand of basketball last Friday
night and defeated Reed City, one oi
the oldest rivals. The victory was
sweet because it was the first in several years.
Only at one time were the boys out.
in front more than two baskets and
this was gradually closed toward the
end of the game when several foul
shots were made. The Reed City
were well covered—so much so -that
they made only two field goals
throughout the entire contest. The
remainder of the points came from
the free throw line.
The Clare boys were guarding very
closely and this kept down the score
although the Reed City Offense was
not functioning at its peak. During
the first few minutes of play Mussell
had three personal fouls called upon
him and was removed from the game
for Wilson who took center, sending
Chaffee to guard.
This change worked very w,ell until Upthegrove was forced to leave
the game for fouling too much. Mussell finished the game.
The games was exciting from beginning to end and furnished the
spectators with many a thrill. There
was many a hoarse voice the next
day.
Tonight the boys meet the Indians
at their Gym in Mt. Pleasant while*
Tuesday night the fast Class B Midland basketeers come to Clare. Don't
miss that game.   It'll be a corker.
SUPERVISORS MET
WITH UNEMPL0Y-
MENTJOMMITTEE
Group   Discuss the   Using
of County Labor on the
State Road Projects
Last Friday everting, December
11th, the Clare County Committee on
Unemployment held their meeting
at the Court House in Harrison. The
Board of Supervisors were invited to
attend as well as any others who
might be interested in the work the
Committee are doing. Nearly all of
the Supervisors were present.
The object of the meeting was to
give an understanding of what has
and is being done in the matter of
using Clare County labor on the
State Projects now building in this
county.
Mr. Holbrook gave a very interesting talk on what the Committee had
] clone along the lines of Jindine employment on the road proj&cts as well
j as in any other direction. He also
gave some very good information on
[the methods used in picking out
these men.
The question of who shall be sent
to the jobs is a real problem which
the Committee have to solve. Each
week the next weeks requirements of
the road job are learned. They must
nave so many teams and so many
hand laborers. The files are then
gone over to pick out the men who
shall go. Those, on whom the information at hand shows the greatest
need, are issued orders to report to
the Foreman on the job for that
week. Every angle of human exis-
tance, and economic needs are looked at in picking out these men, as
well as trying to see that each district in the County gets its share *ot
the labor according to its needs. "This
is not always possible because of the
limited requirements of the job at
times.
Mr. Dawson, then called on Mr.
Sheffield, who is directing the distribution of Labor, for information 'on
what had been accomplished. The
reports showed that up to that time
there were on file in the Employment
Office 416 names of men who wished
consideration for work. These were
"- om every Township, and Cityhrffte
"onnty, and a goodly portion of them
had been sent in by the Supervisors.
Including the labor rolls of December 14th to 19th the road job near
Temple had used 101 different teams
of horses, and of this number only 23
teams have had more than one weeks
work on the job, and none of these
had had more than two weeks. On
the hand labor there had been on the
iob 88 different men. Of these only
18 have had an opportunity to put in
more than one week and the figure
18 represents the foreman on the
job. So a total of 189 jobs have been'
issued on M-61 and the Committee
believe that that is a very fair distribution, since practically every
township, city and Village in the
county is represented on. the list. It
also means that over $5,000.00 have
been distributed turnout the length
'nd breadth of ths county. And
these figures do not include the men
who are working in the gravel pit nor
the trucks which are doing the hauling.
On the bridge job near Clare there
have been 36 different men employed, mostly from the cities of Clare
and Farwell. No man can work more
than fix clays at any time, tho' the
contractor has the right to request
the return of any man after he has
been off six days. The cooperation
of the contractor on this job is of the
best and everything is being done to
use more and different men when it
can be clone without slowing up the
job.
The Unemployment situation is
being handled in a very systematic
manner with labor check-up and card
file records. The Committee request
that any one who wants to hire men
for any kind of work get in touch
with the Employment Office and
everything will be clone to obtain the
kind of help wanted.
AT THE IDEAL THEATRE
Thurs., Fri. 17-18—Fanny Foley
Herself—Edna      May Oliver—All
Technicolor.
Sat. 19—Dude Ranch—Jack Oakie,
—A laugh for everyone.
Sun., Mon., 20-21—The Public Defender—Richard Dix—Exciting, vital,
drama of today.
Tues., Wed. 22-23—-Caught Plastered—Wheeler Woolsey and Lee
Sereins mirthful trio in the laugflt
tonic of a life time.
Thurs. 24—The Sky*Raider—Lloyd.
Hughes.
Friday 25—Pardon Us—Laurel and
Hardy-—Their  first feature  picture-—
the funniest of their career.
.Comedies- and news with features.
Coming—Stm., Mon. 3-4-—Possessed,
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