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*  Established 1878
CLARE MICHIGAN, FRIDAY MORNJ-NG, NOVEMBER 25, 1932
New Series, Vol, 41, No. 6
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PAST PRESIDENTS'
DAY OBSERVED BY
C0NG1 GUILD
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Ladies Also Remember Mrs.
G. W. Perry Who Celebrated Her Ninetieth Birthday
The. Guild of the" Congregational
cljurch celebrated Past -^Presidents'
Day Wednesday, November 16th at
their church parlors. The Altar Society of St: Cecilia's church, the
King's Daughters of the Baptist Society and the members of the Ladies
Union of the Congregational church
were invited guests. The room was
decorated with beautiful autumn
chrysanthemums and tables set
handsomely with glaas, silver and
candles, for a luncheon. The room
was Avell filled with ladies of the different societies when the -president,
Mrs. Artibee called the meeting to
order. Mrs. Dawe gave the opening
prayer and Mrs. John "Wilson was
asked to give a history of the Guild
Society as she is the only charter
member living in Clare at present.
The following are some facts
brought out by her paper: The
Guild was' organized in 1900 during
the pastorate of Rev. Knowles. Mrs.
O'Donald Kidder was the first President and Mrs. John Wilson the first
"Secretary. A letter had been written
to Mrs. Kidder who now resides in
Fair Haven, Vt, and she answered
with a greeting to the Guild. Mrs.
Wilson read the letter. She said she
remembered a remark that Rev. Long
once made to our society, some one
asked him, when will Jesus come? he
replied "Jesus comes every day to
comfort, to guide and save." In- closing her letter she said "Your
thoughts of me gives me great pleasure and would love to be with you at
your Past Presidents' Day. A letter
was written to Mrs. June Ross in
Orifi.no, Idaho, aud a reply from her
was read. She said, "We live in a
beautiful valley, hills all around us.
We have a nice graveled road to
Lewiston, so don't feel closed in. Her
Oldest son, Carl is a bachelor living
at home; Burchard the second son is
married and has " three lovely girls
■and a fine wife and they live in Spokane, Wash. The only daughter,
Helen, is teaching school in Great
-Talis, Mont., and has been there
three year.s holding a good position.
Mrs. Ross said she belonged to the
Ladies Aid of the church there and
they do about the same work as our
societies in Clare. A letter came to
Mrs. Wilson from Mrs. Mae "Van-
Brunt from Spokane, Wash., but too
late to be read at the meeting. Mrs.
Van Brant had sent it by air mail
and it reached Clare on the afternoon
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Frances Park-i-son Keyes
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A woman who Jias faced II Duce, a
Mancburlan war lord ancl thirteen
years of life on a farm with perfect
equanimity and profitable results,
Mi's. Frances Parkinson Keyes is also
a member of the official family in
Washington, being the wife of Sen
ator Henry \V. Keyes of New Ramp
shire. .
From tier Washington home she
speaks weekly to lier large and appreciative following through the National
nroartcnst chain, recounting her .diverting experiences at the nation's capital, under the general heading "Tea
With a Senator's Wife' iu Washing-
toil."      ,
Known widely and favorably as a
tiovch'-t of a high order of iitorary
craftsmanship, her stories are enjoyed by a constantly increasing circle
of renders. Her favorite setting is the
New England home where most of her
life has been spent.
Mrs. Keyes' activities have been
many and varied, and include associate editorship of Good Housekeeping
magazine, Interest in various civic and
national movements, and active participation in the affairs of numerous
women's clubs and associations.
In addition to her current succes.
"Lady Blanche Farm," she is the author
of "The Old Grey Homestead," "The
Career of David Noble," "Letters From
a Senator's Wife" arid "Silver Seas
and Golden Cities."
Mrs. Keyes is a native of Virginia,
bom at the University of Virginia.
She was educated at private schools
iii Boston, in Switzerland and in Berlin. She was married in 1904, and is
the mother, of three children. She is a
member oP and prominent in many
.patriotic societies including the D. A.
R. Colonial Dames, both, the New
Hampshire and Virginia State Historical societies, the New Hampshire
Roosevelt Memorial society nnd a
number of others. She has traveled
Widely throughout Europe, South
America and the Orient.
The Sentinel feels fortunate iu obtaining" her most recent story, "Lady
Blanche Farm," for publication. Turn
tb pa*_a three; and read the opening
"chapter.
GILMORE COUPLE QUIETLY
.    MARRIEjyOVEMBER I0TH
Friends of Mr. Robert Thompson
and Mrs.' May Corwin were 'surprised
to learn of their marriage on November 10th which was solemnized by
R6V. L, S. Randall at Farwell.,
Mr. apd Mrs. Thompson will reside
at his farm home in Gilmore township arid in which community she also has been a resident for several
years,
Tuesday evening of last week a
large group of neighbors and friends
gave them a royal welcome at their
home*'and_a jolly time was spent. All
were treated with abundance of
candy and cigars before'departing,
Congratulations.
DEATH CLAIMS
MRS. VERN HAINS
NOVEWTBER 18TH
Young    Arthur   Township
Woman Succumbs After
Illness oi Two Years
The death of Mrs. Vent Hains at
her home in Arthur township last
Friday brought grief and sadness to'
her family and wide circle of friends
in the community where she spent
her entire life time. She had been
ill over two years and all was submitted to in an effort to regain her
health but she passed on at an early
age.
Bessie Mae Hains was born Juns
9th, 1887 in Arthur township, and departed this life November ISth, 1932, ^
age forty-five years, five months and
nine days.. She was a patient suffer and maintained her cheerful disposition under the trying circumstances.
She was married to Vern V. Hains
June 9th, 1907, who mourns the loss
of his life companion, together with
her parents, Mr. and Mrs. W. L. VanConant, one brother, two sisters, an
aged grandmother, beside many other relatives and her wide circle of
friend..
The funeral services were held
Sunday afternoon from the Thurston
Funeral Home, with the Rev. M.
Hondrieh officiating, ancl interment
made in Cherry Grove.
The lines are fallen unto ine iri pleasant places; yea, 1 Jurve * goodly heritage.
—Psalms "16:6.
We give thanks, O J-ord, for the pleasant places, the goodly heritage. We are
the heir to.all the ages. Other men have labored«andI we enter into their labors.
AH the resources of industry, of science, of art, of literature, are at our command.
We give" thanks for the opportunities that thus have come to us; the opportunities to have happy homes illumined with friendship and love, -suffused with
the myriad sides of culture; the opportunities to do useful,work, to contribute
our part to the complex fabric, of civilization, to serve the present age.
We give thanks for the great adventure of living, with all its risks of joy and
sorrow. If happiness be our portion, may we accept it with joyous hearts; if
sorrow, may we find strength to fulfill our obligation with courage, knowing that,
in so doing, happiness will break through.
SENIORS TO PRESENT ANNUAL
PLAYDEC. 2ND
Miss Rogers and Glass In-
thusiastic Over "A Full
House"  Slated for
Next Week
NEARLY FIVE HUNDRED
PEOPLE GATHER TO HEAR
DR. H. H. SAVAGE SAT.
Business    Men    Back    Baptist
Church In Making It Possible to Acc"*modate Crowd
Dr. H. H. Savage, of Pontiac, addressed a full house here Saturday
when, he appeared at the Clare school
auditorium, and - delivered a gospel
message. Dr. Savage advised his
hearers to "get back to God and the
present world sorrow would cease."
We regret being unable to quote him
at length but now the many that
heard him will more fully appreciate
his messages over the air broadcasted from WJR each Sunday morning.
Rev. A. D. Telder and members of
the Baptist church wish to wholeheartedly thank the Clave businessmen who so willingly responded
financially making it possible to care
for the crowd that was  present.
STATE HAS FIRST CLAIM
ON BALLOTS IN RECOUNT
Election recounts are being started in 19 counties this week as the
result of petitions filed with the Department of State and various county
boards of canvassers last Friday.
Prosecuting Attorney T, Carl Holbrook states that the recount requested by the aspirants for the office of county treasurer has been
Withheld, pending, the action of the
state in a similar action.
AT THE IDEAL THEATRE
Thur.,. Fri. 24-25 — Laurel and
Hardy in a Feature Picture—Pack
Up Your Troubles—Gang Comedy
and Serial. ^
Sat, 26—Madam* Rackateer—Alison
Skepworth—Lock Your Windows and
bolt your door—The Racketeer is
here.
Sun., Mon. 27-28—-Speak Easily—
Buster Keaton and Jimmie Dlirantee,
—Laughs and Chuckles for everyone.
The funniest One yet.
Tues. Wed. 29-30—States Attorney
-—Jno Earrymore—A most sensational story, ancl Trial with Barrymore as
the Brilliant Prosecutor, who sways
a jury with his smashing eloquences
—Zazu Pitts and Thelma Todd in a
laugh riot of a comedy—Strictly Unreliable.
Coming—Prosperity — Red Dust—■
Smiling Through and Cabin in the
Cotton. .     -   ...
Imagine a reckless and wealthy
youth who writes ardent loA'e letters,
an attorney brother-in-law who
steals them and then get his hand
bag mixed up with the grip of a
burglar who has just stolen a valuable necklace from the mother of the
indiscreet youth, ancl the efforts of the
crook to recover his plunder, as incidents in the story ot a play in
which the swiftness of the action
never halts for an instant.
You must see "A -Full House" to
appreciate it. The cast appears below:
Parkes, an English servant, Wayne
Geeck.
Susie, from Sioux City, a maid,
Dorothea McDonald.
Ottily Howell, a bride, Maxine
Jones.
Miss Winnecker, from Yorkers, the
aunt, Hazel Sutton.
Daphne Charters, Ottily's sister,
Eunice Bicknell.
Nicholas King, a stranger. Allen Gerow,
Ned Pembroke, Jr., an only son,
Lyle Allen.
George Howell, a bridegroom, Jay
Hendrie.
Dougherty, a police sergeant, Stanley Kleiner.
Jim Mooney, a policeman, Russel
Glass.
Renney,  another, Dale Dawson.
Mrs. Fleming, who owns the apartment, Elsie Schmidt.
Vera Vernon, a show girl, Nelda
Cabman.
Mrs. Pembroke, from Boston,
Bette% Doherty.
The proceeds of this play, iu accordance with the custom of past
years, will be used by the class of
'33 to buy a memorial for the school,
Admission 20c and 30c.
HAROLD JONES    -
INJURED IN AUTO
WRECK LAST WEEK
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Car  Strikes  Obstacle  in   Road
"   Causing Blowou  of Rear Tire
Harold Jones, local manager for
the Cities Service gas-station, had a
narrow escape from being seriously
injured last week Thursday evening
While returning to this city from
Winn.
As is indicated by the large dent in
the rear wheel rim, it apparently
struck a solid obstacle in the road
causing the tire to blow out and
'throwing the car out of control.
The auto went to the ditch and rolled over. Harold suffered a cut over
the eye and a severely bruised leg,
but not of a serious nature.
The machine was  badly damaged..
ATTY. A. E.
MOVES OFFICES TO
TATMAN BLOCK
Will  Enter Upon   Seventh
Year of Practice in City-
December First
A deal was completed   last   week
VERNON HOME ECONOMICS
•   GROUP MET NOVEMBER 16
The Vernon Home Economics Extension group met with Margaret
Funnell November 16th to take up
lesson on Meal Planning and Balanced Meals, which the leaders gave in
a Very interesting and instructive
manner.
The members were all present except one and we received one new
member, making a total of ten.
The leaders gave a demonstration
on the various salads—■Marinated,
Spinach, Prune, and Black-eyed
Susan. In planning a well balanced
meal we find it necessary to include
salads. *
Recreation lias also, been induced
in this group. Several games were
played at intervals to release the*
tension, and help us to digest the
lesson better, Agnes Bauder was appointed  as  Recreation  Chairman.
Arrangements were made for a
Christmas party at the home of Mary
Bowers December 9. The presents
brought by each member will be put
in a fish pond. These presents are
not to exceed 5 cents.
The next meeting will be with
Margaret Bauder, date will announced later.
Ruth Marshall, Sec.-Treas,
whereby Alexander E. Wylie, local
'attorney at law, entered into a yearly lease with J. A. Tatman for legal
offices iii the Tatman building at 514
McEwan street. Mr. Wylie will.be
ready for business at his new location commencing next Thursday, December first.
Mr. Wylie first commenced the
practice of law in Clare in December
of 192_ and is now starting his
seventh year as a resident of this,
community. Until the first of September of last year he was located in
the Doherty building and since that
time he has maintained his offices at
his home. This will be his third location in this city.
Mr. Tatman stated to a representative of tint? paper that the offices
above mentioned, were used by him
as his private offices^ after his retirement from the grocery business
in this city. They were then rented
to the Clare County Credit Bureau
which concern was in business here
for a few months last winter. Since
their vacancy several months ago
Mr. Tatman has improved the interior and as the premises now stand
they make a desirable addition to the
business places of Clare.
This will' leave the entire upper
floor of the Tatman building in use
by the professionel men of Clare
with two physicians, one dentist and
one lawyer offices therein.
POTATO TAGS—We are prepared to
furnish yon with potato tags on
short notice at a reasonable price.
The Clare Sentinel.
TWELVE CLAREITES
HEAR DR. RUMEN
ADDRES.S CLUB
University     Alumni      and
Guests Banquet at G'. S.
T. College Cafeteria
Last Monday evening, the University of Michigan Club of Mount Pleasant, held its first meeting of the year
1932-1933 in . the Central State,
Teacher's College Cafeteria. Dr. and
Mrs. Alexander G. Ruthven were
guests of the club and a' reception
was held at five-thirty followed by a
banquet at six o'clock.
The meeting had been well advertised by the Committee in charge
and about one hundred and twenty-
five people were, present including
fourteen from Clare county.
After; the- banquet those present
arose and sang the Michigan University song "The Yellow and Blue."
Webb McCall, President of the Club,
opened the meeting with an address
| of welcome and acted as toastmaster.
j Three young ladies, the Misses Bunker, Thomas tyid Spencer then favored
the gathering with two musical selections in the nature of piano, violin
and cello trios. Lester Richards of
Midland, Past president of the Tenth
District of the clubs and Carl Rox-'
burgh, President of the Midland U.
of M. Club were introduced to tho
assemblage.
Secretary Lynn Ferris was called
upon for a -few remarks and a report
of former meetings -and Assistant
Treasurer Ellen V. Porteriield, acting for Treasurer Daphne Dodds who
was out of town, was introduced to
the gathering. *
President E. C. Warriner of Cen-
tral States Teacher's College delivered a short address And introduced
President Ruthven of the University
of Michigan who delivered thi_*"princ-
ipal address of the evening. Dr.
Ruthven's subject was "The Objectives of Higher Education" with
special emphasis with such objectives pertaining to the University. At
the conclusion of his talk Dr.; Ruthven summarized his remarks iiito one
sentence when he said: "Education
should be thought of as the only,
method whereby we can inherit
knowledge and add to the results of
experience". Dr. Ruthven then turned the meeting back to President McCall.
This club is Composed of alumni
most of whom liveNin Mt. Pleasant
together with a few members living
in Clare and Shepherd. The gathering last Monday was in the nature of
an open meeting with many friends
of the University in attendance as
well as alumni. Those present from
Clare county were: Dr. and Mrs. Allan B, Mulder, Dr. C. B. Neff, Mr. and
Mrs. William H. Bicknell, Mr, and
Mrs. James S. Bicknell, Mr. and Mrs,
Alexander E. Wylie, Superintendent
and Mrs, _D.-U. Kennedy and Miss
Dorothy Ryhn, all from Clare,-and
Dr. and Mrs. Gerald E. Lamb, from
Farwell,
4 WEEKS TO CHRISTMAS
Shop Early
Mail Early
Buy Christmas Seals
FARWELL TO HAVE OIL
WELL IN NEAR FUTURE
Late reports Wednesday night we
learn that drilling, in the neighborhood of Farwell will begin soon.
We are glad to state that drilling
will commence, as soon as the equipment can be movea in and erected on
the southwest corner of section 9,
Surrey township, the property being
owned by J. L. Littlefield, Farwell's
respected pioneer.
The well is being promoted by
Chas. Strange.
SPECIAL EVENING AT
TEte NOVEMBER 30TH
The Musical Messengers, instrumental and voice, of tlie McBain Gospel Tabernacle will give a sacred concert at the Temple Town Hall, Wednesday evening, November 30th. A
brief, but appropriate message will
be given by J. H. Peelen, Tabernacle
pastor. We have no admission fees.
Opportunity will be given to make a
free-will offering.
v The public is cordially invited to
attend. A hearty welcome awaits
you. Don't forget the time and date!
8:15 eastern standard time,',November 30th.
TWO FARM HOMES
BURNED TO GROUND
LAST_WEEK END
Fire   of   Unknown   Origin
Causes Heavy Loss to
.Roy Joslin and Geo.
Cluley
The farm home of Roy Joslin 1 --.-2
miles north of Clare was destroyed
by fire Friday morning about nine
o'clock.
The blaze was discovered by Ed.
Schlafley, who with his wife reside
on the farm, and with the -help of
neighbors were able to remove from
the building all the household goods
down stairs and the fruit from the
cellar before they were forced by the
heat to retreat.
Mr. Joslin places his loss in the
neighborhood of $2,0,00 With $1500 insurance.
About S:30 Saturday night the
rural five truck was called to . the
farm home of George Culley, six miles
south and three east of Clare where
they found the home being destroyed
by a blaze of unknown origin. Little
could be done by the firemen aside
from protecting the other buildings.
Mr. and Mrs. Cluley were at Mt.
Pleasant at the time of the fire, the
neighbors having discovered the
blaze and securing a ladder,, saved
the harn from being burned." The
loss will probably reach close to
?3,000 as but little of the household
effects were saved.
CONGRESSMAN ROY 0.
WOODRUFF PRESENTS
CEARE HIGH WITH MAP
Commercial Department Is Recipient of Splendid Addition
to Equipment
. Congressman Roy O. Woodruff has
sent the Commercial Department of
the Clare High School a large wall
map of the United States.. The map
is seven feet square—a worthy addition to the room.
It will be of value to all zealous
students of business. In the shorthand classes reference will be made
to it when would-be stenographers
desire to acquaint thetnselves with
the location of previously unfamiliar
cities. Stenographers should know
something about the location of cities
to which they presumably mail their
employer-' letters..-
In junior business training, the
division Of time belts in the United
States can be more aptly visualized
with the aid of a man. The map Will
also serve a Worth-while purpose in
the study of transportation and travel
for routs can be more conveniently
traced when a large map is available.
In fact, the very postage permit on
the package in which it was contained will be utilized to the extent that
it will serve as a concrete example of
the method employed by the government in sending material through the
mail without the Use of stamps.
Our Congressman has served us
well!
LEGION AUXILIARY TO
GIVE HARD TIME PARTY
Next Monday evening, November
20th,^ at eight o'clock sharp, the Ladies Auxiliary of the Walter H. Larman Unit of American Legion will
hold a Hard times party at the Legion rooms on McEwan street. It is
desired that all Legion and Auxiliary
members attend with their invited
guests. Admission shall be one quart
of fruit. All fruit received will be
donated to the American Legion
Children's Billet at Otter Lake, Michigan. Everyone attending shall appear in typical hard times clothes
and a heavy penalty is attached. for
anyone having the temerity to appear
otherwise. Each member of the Auxiliary may invite another person or
couple and the same conditions shall
apply to sucli invited guests.
LOCAL BUSINESSMEN
VISIT FRANKENMUTH
TUESDAMVENING
Clare Extended Cor dial Wei-
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come to New Cheese
Company
Last Tuesday evening, the members and friends of the Clare Chamber of Commerce journeyed to Frank- >
enmuth for a banquet and business
meeting. -The purpose of the gathering was to extend to the officials* of
the Frankenmuth Cheese Company a
cordial welcome to come to Clare,
Last week the Frankenmuth
Cheese Company located in Clare in
the' building formerly occupied by the
Detroit Creamery Company. It seemed fitting at this time to arrange such
a meeting ancl a committee consisting of Ben Mercer, James S, Bicknell and Edward G. Johnston was appointed to make all arrangements.
The meeting was called for six
o'clock at the Goetz. Hotel in Frankenmuth, Henry Fischer, genial proprietor, was on hand to welcome
the Clare business men.
Mr. and Mrs. Fischer had spared
no pains in the preparation of a
sumpteous chicken dinner, The Clare
Chamber of Commerce had invited
the Frankenmuth business men to be
their guests and a goodly number
were present. ' Numbered among
theni were the Hon. George Rummel,
Mayor of the Village of Frankenmuth,
E. G. Heine, Clerk of _the Village,
John Schellhas, President of the
Frankenmuth Cheese Company and
the principal guest of the evening,
and William Conzelmans, cheese-
maker for the Clare factory. ,.. State
Senator Chester Howell, of Chesan-
ing, was also a guest of the Clare
men.
In the absence of George White,
president of the Clare Chamber of
Commerce, Ben N. Mercer acted as
Chairman and toastmaster for the
evening,* As George Sherwood, Secretary was unable to be present ""Mr.
Mercer appointed Alexander E. Wylie
to act as Secretary.
After the banquet was completed,
Chairman Mercer in a „few well
chosen words explained the purpose
of the meeting. He said: "Our purpose is to show our appreciation to
John Schellj-as for his* interest in the
city of Clare. We appreciate having
John come to Clare to help make our
community a better  one."
Chairman Mercer then introduced
to the assemblage Mayor Rummel,
who spoke briefly on the Village of
Frankenmuth .and told of its many
advantages.
The toastmaster then introduced
Senator Howell. His talk dealt with
political matters especially with Saginaw county. Senator Howell said:
"We today are not republicans ancl
not democrats. We are all American
citizens. While happy clays may
be here again better, days are
coming in the future." Senator Howell paid a fine tribute to
our own State Senatoi* when lie said:
"It speaks well for the people of ■
Clare County that you have seen fit
to send b.ck to tha legislature our
vzry able State Senator Ben Carpenter!"
Prone citing Attorney Carl Holbrook was then introduced. Mr. Holbrook Stated that his wish was to direct just a few words to Mr. Schellhas. He stated that the city of Clare
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CHRISTMASJAILING
Shop now and mail early foi* early
delivery.
There will be no mail delivery on
Sunday or Monday, December 25 and
26th.
Post offices will make every effort
to handle the Christmas mails without congestion and delay, but owing
to the enormous volume this can be
'done only with the cooperation of the
public.
Mail early for delivery before*
Christmas day.
Register or insure valuable mail.
Addresses -should be complete,
with house number and -iiaine of
street, post office box or rural route
number, and typed or plainly Written
iii ink.
A return card should be'-placed in
the upper left hand corner of every
piece of mail,
No parcel may be more than 100
inch.s in length and girth: combined
nor exceed 70 pounds in weight.
The use of special delivery stamps*
will assure delivery on Christmas
Day, ancl the day following if .nailed
,at the proper time. Special delivery
servide means the most expeditious
handling and transportation of parcels and letters practicable as well
as the immediate delivery at office of
address,
For further" information inquire at
the postoffice.
5t# L. E. Davy, Po-tmaster.