1934-12-14; Clare Sentinel

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Established 1878
GLARE MICHIGAN, FRIDAY MORNING, DECEMBER H, 1934
New Series Vol. 43, No. 9
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CURE BASKETEER
WIN FIST CONFERENCE GAME FRIDAY
Reed City Here Tonight to
Play in Doubleheader.
Travelers vs. Shubels
Clare high took to the road again
lor their second game of the weeto
and brought back a victory. The
score at Evart was 27 to 24 in a close
game. This wa3 a regular. "C" Conference game and gives Clare a good
Bend-off in the conference race.
The game was -hard-fought with
numerous fouls being called that detracted somewhat from the game.
The refereeing was unusually closo
for the game had not became a rougli
and tumble affair. Tupper was forced
out of the game in the second quarter
by the foul route but Anderson, who
-went In at guard when Maxwell moved from guard to the center position,
played a fine game. Then Maxwelh
too, had to leave the game and Ka-
nan* took his place. But this seemed
to make the team more determined
than ever and they came from he-
hind to win.
Rhody, Evart's flashy forward,
proved the thorn in the side for hq
broke through for five baskets in tho
first half. He was stopped cold in
the second half when he ran ur
againat Clare's "Doc" Sanford who
did not allow him to get by. And not
only did "Doc" stop him but he scored 13 points himself to lead the scoring for Clare. Watson played a good
game at guard and on three occasions broke through to score. Maxwell
did well at center when he moved "to
that position and Bowler played his
usual consistently good game.
The score by quarters
Clare 5       8       8       6       27
Evart 9       5       6       4       24
The second team had a walk away
in their game winning by a 32 to 9
ecore. This was their second win of
•the season. They kept the small
Evart Freshman team from scoring
even a point in the second half.
The boys are now pointing to two
home games—the first one tonighfi
when their ancient rival Reed City
comes to town. The same old desire
to defeat Reed City is still with the
team and they are going to show
home town fans a real game. Come
out and help them turn the trick.
."Win or lose you will see a real game.
As an added attraction the Hotel Doherty Travelers have scheduled the
fast Lansing Shubel Shoes team. The
time ot tha reserves game has been
advanced to 7:00 o'clock so that the
first team game may start shortly after 8:00 and the Travelers game before 9:30
Then on Wednesday night the
Class B St. Louis team will play
here. The Increased enrollment ofi
St. Louis has put them in the class
with the larger schools. Clare and
St. Louis have always had close
scores so come see this game, too.
METHODIST CHURCH
PRESENTING CHRISTMAS
PROGRAffljOTAY EVE
Many "Who Are Assisting Will
Be Absent from City on
Later Date
The Christmas story will be told
by means of story, tableaux and
song at the Methodist church Sun
day, December 16th at 7:30 p. m.
Tho beautiful Cantata "In Adoration" by', George B. Devln, will be
presented hy a full choir, solo parts
being taken by the Misses Glerum and
Rogers, and Messrs. Kennedy, Randal, Kitchiu, Padelford, and Stanford.
Little Miss Barbara Caple will
give the" "Legion of the White Gifts"
—after which tiny tots will present
an interesting pantomime.
A sixth grade chorus and quartette
will sing "In the Stable", In closing
Mr. Kitchin will sing "Ave Maria"
while young people will he in the
beautiful   Christmas   tableaux.
They are presenting the Chris-tmas
program early that friends may enjoy both their own program and the
fine programs the sister churches are
having.   *
SUNDAY SCHOOL TO GIVE
CHRISTMAS EXER05ES
SUNDAY, DECEMBER 23
The Congregational church Sunday School will hold their Christmas
exercises on Sunday afternoon, December 23, at 4:00 p, m.
A suitable -program is being arranged by the teachers. and officers.
The usual Christmas tree and Santa
Claus will be an important part of
the celebration.
All members and friends of the
church and Sunday school are invited to be present.
CHRISTMAS SEAL
SALE DRAWING TO
CLOSE-3000 SOLD
Leo Brown First to Return
Envelope With Contribut-
tion to Aid in Drive
There are still a few persons who
have not yet paid for their tuberculosis Christmas seals, an announcement from H. M. Benson, the Michigan Tubercuiosis Association's seal
sale manager here, made known this
week.
"So far, more than 3,000 seals have
been sold, he stated," and if enough
is taken in during the next few days,
success ought to be assured.
"To come in ahead of other Michigan towns in this competition, we
must have the cooperation of every
resident, however," if we do, Clar<
stands a good chance of surpassing
last year's total sales and of winning,
and its contribution to the campaign
against tuberculosis in 1335 will be
strengthened just that much morej
Two Clare school pupils died df tho
disease during the past school year."
He stated that final returns in the
seal sale here as compared with other towns would he made public when
the state office completes Its statistics and returns in the near future.
The manager wishes to thank tho
Boy and Girl Scouts and their fine
leaders, Mr. Bates and Miss Kelder-
house, for the very thorough house-
to-house canvass.
Self-serve booths have been set up
in Bicknell's Department Store and
Anderson's Drug Store for the convenience of those who have not yet
purchased their seals. Envelopes of
seals in the following denominations
are obtainable: $1.00, 75, 50, 25, 15,
10, and 5.
Coach Leo Brown has the honor of
being the first to return his envelope.
Though many forgot to include their
names with contributions, available
records show that up to Tuesday
night the fo'lowing had contributed
to keep this deadly disease from our
doorsteps:
Samuel Garfield $2.00
Dr.  Charles  Stirling 1.00
Miss Howe 1.00
Mrs. Nora Barnes 1.00
Theodore Bowler 1.00
M. D. Felghner 1.00
Mary L. Giimore 1 00
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RURAL FIRE TRUCK CALLED
TO SMOCK HOME THURSDAY
The rural fire truck was called to
the Leo Smock home In Vernon
township Wednesday shortly after
noon, where a blaze which <had
caught on the gas line leading from
the oil well to the house while thawing out a portion of the pipe.
Aside from the rear portion oj the
fetilldlng being considerably scorched
ao damage was done. Volunteer helpers had the blaze Under control when
tlie department arrived.
SHOP EARLY AND MAIL
EARLY FOR DELIVERY
BEFORE CHRISTMAS BAY
During the holiday time the volume
of mail increases approximately 200
.•percent. Therefore to assure delivery/
of their Christmas presents, cards/
and letters by Christmas Day the
public should SHOP AND MAIL
jBARLY. Do your Christmas shopping so that you can mail your gifts,
greetings, and letters to relatives,
friends, and loved ones at least a
week or 10 days before ChrlBtmas, according to the distance. This will
not only make it certain that they
are received before Christmas Day,
but will be a great aid to your postal
service and to postal employees and
enable them to spend the Christmas
holiday With their families.
AU parcels must be securely wrapped using strong paper and heavy
twine. Perishable matter should be
marked "Pei'lshable." Be definite
about tsreet number or route number.
Air mail saves time, and "Special" assures prompt delivery. Insured and
registered mail assures safety.
We need youur cooperation to
handle the vast volume of Increased
mail at this season.
L. E. Davy, Postmaster.
BAZAAR AND BAKE SALE
The Methodist Auxiliary will hold
their annual apron bazaar and bake
sale at the Lohrke Grocery next
Wednesday—the 19th, Sale begins at
10:00 o'clock.—adv.
ANXIETY FELT FOR
LOCAL LEGISLATURES
N KERNSHOTEL FIRE
Sen.   Ben   Carpenter   and
Rep. Miles M. Callaghan
Not at Hole! On Fatal
Night
Senator Ben Carpenter of Harrison, of the 28th District, and Representative M. M. Callaghan, of Clare-
Osceola district, also Rep. Fred C.
Holbeck, of East Tawas, all escaped possible injuries or death in tho
horrible hotel disaster at Lansing
Tuesday morning by not being registered at the Kerns. This hotel was
a popular place for state legislators
and local citizens were anxious as to
their welfare until Sen. Carpenter-
called The Sentinel assuring us of
their safety. These men were at Lansing attending the special session
which convened at three o'clock
Monday afternoon. Following this
horrible tragedy that listed eight
members of the legislative bodies
among those dead and missing
the law-makers ceased their work out
of respect and consideration for
members who died or who were serious" y injured in the fire.
Midland Citizen  Dies fn  Fire
Thursday afternoon our neighboring city, Midland paid tribute to their
local citizen, Rep. Donald E. Sias,
who was numbered among the many
who met tragic death when the Kerns
Hotel at Lansing was destroyed by
fire early Tuesday morning.
It is believed that Mr. Sias was
trapped in his room on the third
floor and jumped or" fell from his
window to the pavement. His lungs
were burned with gas and flames, his
entire right side was badly burned
and skull fractured'. He never regained consciousness after he fell to
the street and passed away at a Lansing hospital at 11:22.
DR. K. HAMMERBERG
HIGHEST BIDDER ON
CLUTE OFFia^HMNGS
Dr. K. Hammerberg was the successful bidder at the special administration's sale held December 1st when
the land, building, medicine, surgical
instruments and office equipment of
the late Dr. Wm. F. Clute was offered for sale under sealed bids. Donald
E. Holbrook and Rev. Stanley Morrison acting as special administrators.
Dr. Hammerberg, located in > our
*ity in early October with offices in
the Doherty block. He is busy tbit
week making the change aud caring
for his practice that is rapidly grow
ing.
USINESS PLACES
GAYLY DECORATED
WITH FESTIVE WARE
Merchants Unstinfcingly Present Their Goods to
Sentinel Readers
Public box social tonight at Clare
Oddfellows Hall. Everybody come.—
adv.
ODDFELLOWS ELECT OFFICERS
At the regular meeting of the Clan?
Oddfellows Lodge last week officer**
for the next term were elected. Installation of officers will take place
during the forepart of January.
Those elected follow:
Noble Grand, Martz Detwller.
Vice Grand, Alexander E. Wylie.
Recording Secretary, Arthur Lamb.
Financial Secretary, John Roda-
baugh.
Treasurer, Theodore Pifer.
Property Trustee, Lew Erter.
Let us Trisole clean and reshape
your garments for Xmas. Guaranteed
workmanship. All wool dresses 75c.
Howard W, Jones.—adv.
Once again the ITuletide season is
here and more than ever before the
merchants of our city are busy decorating their stores both outside and
inside presenting their festive wares
to the people, many of whom come
long distances to shop here. Business
people are offering attractive lines
suitable for gifts to the many buyers
that will crowd our streets from now
until the eve of the Christmas holiday. With the tempting displays ii:
will be unnecessary for shoppers to
motor elsewhere to find gifts to suit
even the most fastidious as well as
for those of meager means for Christmas shopping.
Shoppers are urged to prevent the
last-mlnuta rush which so often leads
to disappointment, taking advantage
of the opportunity to choose from
lai*ger assortments and the sales
clerks too can devote more of their
time to assist by offering suggestions.
Through a special announcement; in
our columns the two dry goods stores
announce their evening hours for
next week and we are safe to say
that all other houses will follow suit.
Just as a matter of suggestion to
those who are undecided as to tho
proper gift for Dad, Mother, Jimmie
and Ann, et caetera, The Sentinel
columns are filled this week with
hints to the wise shopper by Clare's
energetic merchants who are alway
alert to 'the needs of the people whom
they have served for years past.
Take time to shop thru He columns
first and also give Uncle Sam some
ooudiils'i'ij.tivin by lu&lliiig"you** jj<*a
cela early.
FOUR PEOPLE INJURED IN AUTO
CRASHJATURDAY
Stalled Auto on Pavement
Without Lights Said to
Havd Been Cause
Four people suffered painful, injuries late Saturday night when the
car In which they were riding collided with another said to have been
stalled on the pavement without
lights three miles south of Clare.
The stalled car was owned by
H. E. McFarland, of Mt. Pleasant
and driven by his daughter, Wilda
According to reports it was this auto
that struck and broke down Clare's
community Christmas tree on the
corners of McEwan and 5th streets
and then drove south until the
damaged machine refused to operate.
It was while a passenger of the car
had gone for help that the machine
was struck.
Those In the other car were Mr.
and Mrs. Wm. Wilson, Miss Mary Irwin and Frank McConnell. Mr. and
Mrs. Wilson received several severe
cuts and bruises. Miss Irwin suffered a fracture of the right leg, which
will necessitate her wearing a cast
for the next eight weeks and Mr. McConnell was cut and bruised. Miss
McFarland who was sitting in the
stalled car was badly shaken up, but
received no serious injury.
Both cars were badly wrecked.
Miss Irwin was taken to the North-
way Clinic and hospital where she io
confined on a fracture bed.
MRS. EMMA HALLER TO
BE HONORED BY ANNUAL
ZENOBIA CHAPTER PARTY
Members of Zenobia Chapter Eastern Stars are planning a social evening with Mrs. Emma Haller Thursday, December 20th. This Is an annual affair with Zenobia Chapter and
looked forwafa to by Mrs. Haller as
well as members. Bring well filled
baskets for the pot luck supper which
will be served from five to six o'clock
in order to. accommodate members
who are engaged in stores during the
holiday season.
Don't forget the date, Thursday
evening, December 20th.—Sec'y.
MASONIC LODGE ELECT
OFFICERS TUESDAV NIGHT
The Clare Masonic lodge elected
officers Tuesday night, the following
men being chosen to fill the chairs
for the coming year;
W. M., Willard Bicknell.
S. W., Leo E. Oden.
J, W., Gordon Mcintosh. .
Treas., Edward G. Johnston.
Sec, Eugene A. Throop.
The Worshipful Master will appoint
the remaining officers at an early
date.
Installation will be held on Saints
Johns night, Thursday, December
27th.
CENTRAL MICHIGAN
V CONFERENCE MET
AT EVARTSATURDAY
New Officers Elected  and
Orris Penrose Honored
for Fulfilling His Position On Team
Representatives of the five Central
Michigan "C" Conference schools
mot at Evart Saturday afternoon to
elect officers, select the All-Conference football team and to schedule
next year's games.
At the request of the two present
office holders—President Norton, of
Gladwin, and Secretary-treasurer, W.
E. Tichenor, of Clare,—new officers
were elected. Supt. Martin, of Evart,
became president and Mr. Swanton,
of Lake City, the new secretary-
treasurer.
The 1931 season championship was
awarded to Lake City who had won
all conference games, The trophy
was given by Goyers of Mt. Pleasant,
A basketball trophy was selected by
the Confex*ence representatives to be
passed from school to school so that
each might see what the championship team will receive.
The selection of the All-Conference
football team required the most time
but finally the following members
were chosen:
Alt-Conference
Ends—Sturdavant, Reed City; Pres
ley, Clare.
Tackles—Hoogerhyde, Reed City;
Wengert*i Gladwin; Peterson*, Lake
City.     .
Guards—-Mitchell, Gladwin; Luce,
Lake City.
Center—Thompson, Reed City.
Backs—Osowski, Lake City, Kigar,
Gladwin,*"* Rhody, Evart; Meiberg,
Reed City.
Second Team
Torrey, Lake City; Yanke, Gladwin.
Tacklers—Miles, Evart; Lansing.
Clare.
Guards—Paterson, Reed City; Ver-
rette, Ciare.
Center--Bauder, Clare.
Backs—Stout, Gladwin; Walling
/on, Lake City; Tice, Evart; Shana-
han, Lake City.
Honorable mention — Schultz of
Gladwin and Partee of Reed City.
*Wengert and Peterson received
some number of votes.
Orris Presley of Clare was selected
as one' end for his defensive play although he played as a half back on.
offense. Lansing and Verrette were
given special mention but because of.
outstanding guards and tackles could
not be placed on the All-Conference
team. Bauder was given the center
position on the second team.
The football schedule for 1935 was
not changed each school playing each
other school. Reed City, Lake City
and Gladwin all play at Clare next
year. This being the last Item of
business, the meeting was adjourned.
BAKE SALE SATURDAY
A sale of baked goods and Christmas aprons at Morgan's store Saturday, December 15th.
Mrs. Led O'Grady
Mr*;. Jos. McCoiiiiei*,
. j Committee,
OLD SHUMWAY HOUSE
IN ARTHUR TOWNSHIP
DESTROYED BY FIRE
The building located in Arthur
township known as the "Community"
building was completely destroyed by
fire Saturday following the noon
hour. The blaze was discovered
around tho chimney by the occupants
and It was rapidly consumed, being
of pine construction.
This building was erected by the
late L. M. Shumway, father of our
local barber, Forest M., about 35
years ago, at tie tune when the
lumbering industry was being dispensed with at Dodge, Mr. Shumway
secured sufficient pine lumber and
erected this building and It was one
of the few landmarks of pioneer
days. W. C. Cornwell was the present
owner.
BAKE SALE
The young people of the Lutheran
'church will hold a bake sale at tht
Friz office on Saturday, D«c*»tnh?»
15th. They will also specialize in
Christmas cookies and candles.-*-adv»
LARMAN POST FETE
AT BUDD LAKE INN
ONDAY
Lear Doherty of Coleman
Post Tells of Recent Trip
to Miami,  Florida   as
District Delegate
Monday evening Walter H. Larmani
Post held an ex-service Men's dinner
for all World War Veterans of this
community followed by a Post meeting. This was a gala occasion and
took place in the Budd Lake Inn at
Harrison.
The Post was well represented *
from both Clare and Harrison and tf
number of other ex-service me»
throughout the county were likewise
present. 'In addition visitors from
the Alma and Coleman Posts were on
hand.
After grace had been asked by iba
Post Chaplain the fellows made short
work of an excellent chicken dinner
after which the gathering was formally convened by Commander Belling^
er.
Superintendent of Schools Charles
Amble made a short address in which,
he spoke of the fine co-operation existing between the Clare and Harrison members and the good fellowship
existing between all parties.
Junior Vice Commander Paul D.
Gibson addressed tho gathering on
the advantages of the Post backing
a Junior baseball team; he expressed
himself as being highly in favor of
such a group which he described a*
a fine Lsgion activity.
Commander Bellinger spoke brief-
y concerning the cub scout program *r
the Post is backing the cub scout;
organization in Clare and its actlv*
ities were briefly described%
Mayor Robert Burns expressed his
pleasure at being at the meeting ancjl
spoke briefly concerning the attend-
ance of the Harrison members at Legion meetings.
Lear Doherty of the Coleman Post
described the work accomplished at
the recent National Legion Conven*
tion at Miami, Florida. He also described the work of the organization
as a whole and. enumerated some ol
the advantages of belonging to th«|
Legion. , •
The Post Adjutant gave a reporf
concerning the work of the recent
Commanders' and Adjutants' Conference which was held at Muskegoii
December first and second. *
The Post Chaplain spoke briefly on
the activities of the Communist parti*-
in the United States, described their
methods and explained some of thei*t*
acts of sabotage against the Govern-
ment; he also briefly outlined)
methods of combatting their activ.
Ities,
The gathering was provided witlJ
plenty of good music, Emil GIer<|
played a number of selections on th&
harmonica and also favored the group
w^th a vocal solo, "Just Plain Folks".
Eslie Harvey played a number of selections on the violin and Commander Bellinger likewise demonstrated
his skill on the violin with two selee*
tions'.
MASONIC HOME TALENT PLAY ENJOYS
LARGE PATRONAGE
Efforts of Director and Participants to Please is Appreciated by Audience
The home talent play "In tha.
Money" staged at the school auditorium Wednesday and Thursday evenings under the auspices of tha
Masonic lodge drew good crowds
each night. The advertising was not
misleading when it stated a "rollicking, laugh-provoking comedy"' in
three acts. Many comments have
been heard for the director, Miss
Brazille who staged the play In lesaj
than two weeks time. Each member
of the large cast was right at home
on the stage whether their gown waa
classed in the style of the sublime
or ridiculous or whether featuring
the black or the white.
A number of changes were necessary from the original cast as sickness entered into the scene in several instances and tlie many holiday
activities, both social and business,
accounted for some omissions.
OPEN EVENINGS
Our stores will be open evenings
Until 9:00 p. m. on Wednesday and
Thursday only of next week and
Monday, December 24th.
Wm. H. Bicknell & Co.
iDavys*.
Christmas Cards that are different
—at Sterhaman Sttidlo.*-4dV. ,.
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