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THE CURE SENTINEL
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Official Paper of
Clare and Clare County
&
Established 1878
GLARE MICHIGAN, FRIDAY MORNING, AUGUST 10, 1934
New Series Vol. 42, No. 43
SPECIAL MEETING
OF C. OF C. HELD
AT HOTEL FRIDAY
Committee to Investigate
Possibilities of Chemical
Plant to Utilize
Waste Brine
A meeting of the Clare Chamber of
Commerce was held at the Hotel Doherty on Friday evening, August 3rd.
A group of men sat down to a banquet about 6:30 p. m. after which
NOrris Elden led,the men in singing a
group of songs. Pres. Carl Holbrook
welcomed a number of visitors and introduced two prospective new members.
Recognition was made of the death
of our esteemed secretary, Mr. Geo.
Sherwood and a committee appointed
to draw up a resolution suitable to be
inscribed on the minutes. The committee consisting of Rev. Albert
Dawe, Supt. E. D. Kennedy and Mr.
John Doherty.
Pres. Holbrook, who is always a
booster for our city, found great
'pleasure in Introducing two gentlemen from Manistee who are interested in promoting a chemical plant in
or near tlie.. city of Clare.
Both speakers pointed out the fact
that Clare stands at a strategic point
geographically with great possibilities for development. The speakers
also emphasized the idea that there
is no reason why industries similar to
those of nearby towns could not be
established in Clare.
They showed there is an abundance of'brine and gas going to waste
in the Vernon oil field which could be*
converted into useful products for
marketable purposes, ancl that Clare
is ideally situated for the distribution
of such products having the advantage of two railroads.
Figures show that an investment
such as they propose for the erection
ancl establishing of such a plant
would pay out in less than one year.
The speakers stressed the idea
that they had nothing to sell, they
were merely here to point out certain
possibilities within our reach. Brine
which is going to waste is a fundamental ingredient for 27 different
kinds of products.
In answer to questions raised the
speakers said, "Such a plant as is
proposed would require the possession of about 15 acres of land at the
outset with enough land adjacent for
expansion. It would employ 50 men
immediately and would cost approximately 150 thousand dollars."
There Is already a sure market for
all the salt and bromine which could
be produced.
The subject was of such an interesting character that it was proposed
that the President appoint a committee to investigate the matter more
fully and report at a later meeting.
The committee to be as follows:
James Bicknell, Wm. Bicknell, W. L.
iPark, E. G. Johnston and Wm. Caple.
The speakers were warmly thanked for their interest and hope was expressed that their visit would result
in some material profit to Clare.
There being no further business
the meeting adjourned.
LARGE CROWD ATTEND
UNION MEETING AND /
SOCIAL AT DOVER
Grant township local of the Farmers "Union of America gave an ice
cream social at Dover Wednesday,
August 1st. About 500 were present.
The work and aims Of the organization was explained "by Arthur R.
Swan of Blanchard, Michigan.
Interesting and instructive talks
were given by State Representative,
Miles Callaghan; State Senator, Ben
Carpenter, and B. N. Mercer of Clare,
also short talks by Theo. G Bowler,
Donald Holbrook and Ray V. Rule.
The proceeds from the sale of Ice
cream are to be used to help pay expenses of delegates to the State Convention to be held at Owosso September 25th where a complete State
organization will be set up,
Michigan has over 20,000 members
at the present time and organization
work is being carried on in every
county. Clare County expects to complete a county unit within the next
month.
TWO BALL FOURSOME
AROUSES KEEN INTEREST AT 'TWIN ELMS"
Ladies' Big Rapids Tournament Postponed Until
Next Season
CLARE REPRESENTED
AT ROAD MEETING
N LANSING FRIDAY
Hampton and Asline Also
Assured of Generous
Planting of Fish for
Mill Pond
LARGE SHEEP BARN
IN HATTON TOWNSHIP
DESTROYED BY FIRE
Rural Fire Truck Makes Trip
to Robt. Shull Ranch and
Save Large Buildings
The Clare Rural nie truck was called to tho Robt. Shull ranch in Hat
ton township last week Wednesday
where a blaze of unknown origin
caught in the sheep shed and was
threatening the other large buildings*
nearby.
On account of none of the family
being at home at the time, fire gained
such headway before being discovered by neighbors that the building^
which was 16x100 feet, could not be
saved and the firemen turned thein
efforts toward saving the large barn,
house and outbuildings in which they
■were successful,
Mr. Shull places his loss at $500.00
-with $100.00 Insurance.
Friday, August 3rd, County Road
Commissioner John Asline accompanied by Mayor Jesse Hampton, and
supervisors Fred Goodman, H. A*.
Bradley, Henry Gardiner, and Orlie
Stockwell, Prosecuting Attorney
Theo. G. Bowler and County School
Commissioner Asa H. Aldrich .attended a luncheon of the Michigan Association of Road Commissioners and
Engineers at the Hotel Olds at Lansing. Some 200 members of the Association were iu attendance. The
purpose of the meeting was to continue the fight against the reduction
of gasoline tax.
It was clearly stated by the several
speakers that any reduction in gasoline tax would jeopardize the state
road building program and may result in iucreased real estate tax.
The speakers included C. A. Hawk,
Pontiac, Otlo S. Hess, Grand Rapids;
K. I. Sawyer, Ishpeming; A. P. Peterson, president Northern Michigan
Road Association; Dr. Lewis A. Webber, Lansing, together with many
others of interest. Asa H. Aldrich
of Harrison, gave a very interesting
talk as a representative of Clare
county.
The chairman later informed Mr.
Aldrich «that the proposed reduction
in gasoline tax would also greatly
jeopardize the educational system.
After the meeting adjourned, Mayor
Hampton and Mr. Asline called at the
.Department of Conservation office in
regard to securing fish for planting In
the Clare Mill Pond. After making
application, they' were assured of all
the different species of fish needed to
stock this body of water. The planting will be clone about September 1st,
as this the season for bass, blue gills,
yellow perch, sunfish, walleyed pike,
brook trouc ancl German brown trout
planting.
ANKNEY BABY DIES
AT LANSING HOME
One of the interesting events at,
"Twin Elms" was the two-ball foursome played last Sunday ancl some
of the contests were hotly waged.
When the strife was over and the
dust (stirred up by . last foursome)
was cleared away, a survey of the
score cards showed ' some fine
matches.
The two, "Fran" Anderson and Leo
Hampton, with a 44 for the 9 holes
led the line-up ancl were closely followed by Ma,bel Mulder and Bus Comer with a 46 and thus they varied to
the peak 5S.
Last Thursday Ithaca came to
"Twin Elms" bringing about 30 of
that city's choice golfers who met a
defeat to the tune of 16 and 20*
Among the visiting boys there was
one, Clyde Hayes, well known to
many Clare residents and he was
sure at home around here.
There has been, for some time, no
little agitation to the idea of holding
a "charity carnival" in the orchard at
"Twin Elms" over Labor Day. The
entire shaded area would be cleared
off and the ground occupied by
"stands" operated by the various
lodges, churches and other orgjvniza-
tioiis in the county.
The idea would be this, each
church, lodge, etc., interested will appoint a representative to meet with
C. C. Harris and Jesse Hampton at
the Ford Garage rooms Wednesday
night, August 15th to discuss pro-,
gram.
Any lodge, Grange, etc. so interested or any officer thereof is urged to
be present at 8:00 o'clock on above
date.—Pub. Committee.
The Clare Ladies were much disappointed Wednesday when their
match with Big Rapids was postponed. The Rapids ladies assured them
of an early game next season.
SOW WINTER WHEAT
ON FLY-FREE DATES
STATE COLLEGE ADVISES
Hessian Fly Will Cause Trouble
Next Year Unless Control
Measures are Observed
NOTICE
Water bills must be paid. If not
•wholly—then partially. This will at
least shOw intention. Some morning
there will be action-—but without
partiality. Bills were due May 1st and
-we must have the money. Water Committee.
. Sell what yoti DON'T need—Buy
what yon . DO needh*-*Clare Sentinel
claBSlfied llncrB will help yon.'
Paul Luther Ankney was born October 20th, 1932 ancl passed away
July 30th, 1934 at the tender age of
one year, nine months and ten days
at his home in Lansing,
Funeral services were held from
the Robinson-Barbier Funeral Home
August first, Rev, Wiley Smith Officiating, and the little form laid to rest
in Mt. Hope cemetery.
Those left to mourn are his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Ankney,
one sister, Gretchen, grandparents,
Mr. and Mrs. Virgil Dickerson, and
Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Ankney and
many relatives and a host of friends,
God knew that you were suffering,
And the load was hard to bear,
So He took you home to heaven
To His peaceful garden there.
P0IL1ICAL ANNOUNCEMENT
To the voters of Clare County:
I wish to announce myself as a
candidate for sheriff of Clare County
on the Republican ticket at the September primary election. K nominated and elected I promise a fair economical administration of ihe affairs
of the office. I hope that "yon may
sea fit to give my candidwey .your
careful consideration.
40tf Roy O. Snu-m-way.
The Hessian fly, Michigan's worst
insect pest on wheat, has taken advantage of the hot, dry weather to increase sufficiently iu numbers to
cause serious damage in next year's
crop unless, fly-free planting dates
are observed, according to the entomology department at Michigan State
College.
Control of this insect is based upon
the creature's egg laying habits.
Adult flies lay eggs on the young
wheat plants early in the fall and the
tiny larvae pass the winter in cases
tucked between the leaves and the
stalk of the plant. The larvae increase in size in the spring and often
cause enough injury to the stalk to
cause the plant to lodge or fall to
produce a normal head.
Egg laying by adult flies stops at
certain periods in September, depending) on the weather conditions ancl the
latitude. Observations by the entomology department over a period of
years have made it possible to determine the dates after which wheat can
be planted safely in Michigan counties. The dates vary according to
distance north from the southern
boundary, ancl the influence of Lake
Michigan complicates the charting in
the Western counties. Fields on high
ground can be planted earlier than
those lying at low elevations.
All county agricultural agents have
a chart showing the fly free dates in
their counties. The earliest safe
date in Michigan for seeding wheat
is September 4 in Cheboygan and Antrim counties on land 1,000 feet above
sea level. The latest date falls in St.
Joseph county where wheat is not
safe* unless planted after September
23. Farmers should ask their county
agricultural agent or write to the
College entomology department for
safe dates of planting in their locality,
Drilling on the Flood well No. 1,
near the section of 15,. was resumed
Wednesday on top of the Dundee at
a depth of 3802'feet. Thursday noon
about 300 feet of oilwas standing in
the casing and a .small showing of
gas had been encountered. The drill
is now working about twenty feet in
the Dundee.
The drive pipe of the Simpson .No.
2, on the southeast smarter of section
16, was landed at a depth of 459 feet
and the drill is now working in blue
clay at a depth of 540 feet.
The drill on the Sovereign No. 2 on
the Ann Arbor right-of-way on the
north side of section 22, is now working in the Traverse sand.
The Russell No, 1 of the Park Oil
Co. on the northwest quarter ot section 22, was declared dry last week,
after the drill had penetrated the
Dundee for a depth of 54 feet.
The wildcat well at Lake George
has been abandoned, due to salt
brine.
THREE DRIVERS IN
FOUR CAR CRASH
GUILTYASCHARGED
Lloyd, Logic and Rank Enter Pleas Before Justice
Callihan
The thl'eo young men for whom
warrants were issued through Prosecuting Attorney's office last week
ami who pleaded not guilty as charged in connection with the four car
crash at the Ann Arbor railroad crossing on July 22, appeared before
Justice Callihan on Saturday and Monday and changed their x>leas to guilty.
Dale Lloyd and Jack Logic, charged with reckless driving, speeding
and driving without an operator's license were ordered to pay a fine ancl
cost of approximately $40.00 each and
the latter's drivjng_ license revoked
for one year. Glen Ranck received a
fine and costs of approximately $60.00
and his drivers license revoked for
one year, Justice Callihan, in
sentencing Ranck, stated that his increase in the fine was due to the fact
that he was driving the car in which
Walter Simons, Jr., was riding when
he was killed.
FORMER GARFIELD
RESIDENT DIES AT
HOMEJF SON
Death of J. H. Swinehart
Contributed to Aftereffects of Flu. Burial
in Ohio
Jacob H. Swinehart who for nearly
30 yeaijs made his home in Garfield
township, Clare county, died at the)
farm home of his son near Saginaw,
early Monday morning, July 30, 1934.
Mr. Swinehart was ill from the flu last
winter, then dropsy and heart
trouble followed. He was in a critical condition for many weeks but
was confined to his bed only one day.
Mr. Swinehart was nearly 72 years
old. In'the year 1882 he Was married
to Clarlnda Parsons. To this union
was born two sons. The eldest son
died while quite young. About one
year ago Mr. and Mrs. Swinehart
moved to Saginaw. He was a member of the Brinton I. O, O. F. lodge
for many years and a member of the
K. P. lodge of Farwell. He leaves to
"mourn their loss, his wife, one son,
Louis, two granddaughters, and three
great grand children, one brother
Noah, of Findlay, Ohio, and one sister, Susanne Dehnoff, of No. Baltimore, Ohio, besides many relatives
and friends in both Michigan and
Ohio.
Mr. Swinehart's body was taken
back near his old home in Ohio and
laid to rest In the Weaver cemetery.
DETROIT WOMAN
KILLED IN AUTO
ACCIDENT SAT.
Husband Remained in Critical Condition at Hospital Until Thursday
Again The Sentinel is called upon
to chronicle another auto accident in
which one person was killed, one
critically injured, while another suffered minor injuries.
This time the mishap took place 1-
1-4 miles west of Clare on U. S. 10
shortly after noon last Saturday
when Mr. and Mrs, Andrew Fisher, of
Detroit, driving a model A Ford were
struck by a Valley Sweet truck driven by E. A. Sanderson, of' Saginaw.
According to reports the Valley
Sweet truck was traveling east, when,
a car in front of it suddenly slowed
down almost to a stop. Mr. Sanderson is said to have turned out to pass
when he noticed the Fisher auto
coming and in setting his brakes
swerved his machine on the gravel so
that tlie front right corner of his. auto
struck the right side of the radiator
of the Fisher car.
Mr, and Mrs. Fisher were rendered
unconscious by the impact and were
taken to the Clare Hospital, where
the latter died a few hours later, having suffered a concussion of the brain,
large cuts on face and scalp ancl a
compound comminuted fracture of the
right leg just below the knee. The
body was removed to the Thurston
Funeral Home to await the arrival
of relatives. Mr. Fisher's injuries
consisted of severe fractures of the
skull at the base of the brain, one ear
nearly torn off and bruises about the
body, He remained unconscious at
the Hospital until two-thirty o'clocl
Thursday when he passed on. His
eldest son, Robert, wa's in constant
attednance. Mr. Sanderson escaped
with only a bruised leg.
Prosecuting Attorney Theo. G. Bowler, Under Sheriff W. H. Erter arid
Justice Callihan visited the scene of
accident and later took a statement
from Mr. Sanderson.
SEVENTY-TWO MEMBERS
OF DAVIS FAMILY JOIN
FOR DAY'S RECREATION
Relatives Come From Long Distance to Attend Reunion
Sunday
NOTICE
The annual Holiness Gamp meeting of the Standard Church will beheld in the J, Y. Johnston grove one,
mile north, 1 1-4 west -of Rosebush,!
commencing Saturday., August li and
closing August 19th. Three .set-vices'
j each. "day, 1* -a. in-.. •2:30 and 7:45 p.-
m. A <cOi'dia"l wo.ooni© to -all. 'Come.
Wm. 'tefertwaM, $Toraa_t Wager*
'<jhat-p|»jva. •SeoWtary."
ADVERTISERS LOSE
TO BEAL CITY SUNDAY
The Advertisers played Beal City
at Coldwater: Lake Sunday and lost
the game by a score of 6 to 8.
It was an interesting game with ail
the boys hitting and the score tied at
the eighth inning at 6, and Beal City
bringing; in two winning scores on
the last half of the ninth.
Next Sunday they play Windover
at*W4hdover>'™*ake, so if you. happen
to be fishing t&ere come .over** .
The Davis reunion was held in the
grove by the river on the H. Dawson
farm where Mr, and Mrs. J. M. Davis
now live, on Sunday, August the 5th.
The day was spent in playing games,
and visiting by the older ones, playing
in the water by the children.
A basket dinner was served at
noon, folio-wed by ice cream.
After dinner a business meeting
was held. F. P. Davis was elected
President; George Davis, vice president; Dale C, Davis for secretary and
treasurer, 5each to hold office for
three years. It was decided to meet
at the same place the first Sunday in
August again next year.
All of the Davis family living in
Clare county were present except two
families. Seventy-seven being present.
Those present from a distance were
Mr. and Mrs. Emil Schembers, of Detroit; Mr. and Mrs. Nathan Gray,
Perry and Maggie Marie, of Gladwin
county; Mr, and Mrs, Wilbur Lower^
of Gladwin; Mr. and Mrs. Frank Newman, Helen and Irene of Isabella
county, Mrs. Daisy Thatcher, Robert
and Richard, of Springfield, Ohio;
Mr. and Mrs. Walter Davis, of Kansas
City, Mo.; Mr. and Mrs. John Evans,
Johnny, Winnifred, Edith, Shirley
Jean, Robert and James, Mr. and Mrs.
George Davis, Lavera Mae, Joyce,
Gertrude, Mildred ancl Junior, all
from Owosso.
We had served visitors during the
day. Mr. and Mrs. Day, of Detroit,
Mrs. Anna C. Evans, of California,
Mr. and Mrs. A. T, Carrow, Norma,
Joe and Doris, Mr, and Mrs. Stanley
Schunk, Lucille, Annabelle ancl
Ronald, from near Elm Grove.
MRS. R. B. COMER GUEST
OF HONOR AT PARTY
AT TWIN ELMS CLUB
Mrs. R. Bernette Comer was honor
guest at a party given by Mrs. Gordon
Mcintosh, with Mrs. Alma Franslsco
and Mrs. Pearl Comer as assistants,
Friday evening at Clare's popular
Twin Elms golf club.
Friendship tokens were received by
the honoree and Mrs. Mcintosh and
Mrs. Clarence Early won prizes "for
high scores in the game.
Mrs. Bowler of Twin Elms, arranged the tables with flowers for each
ancl the twenty guests were served
with refreshments. Mrs. Hunter,
Rosebush, Mrs. Cope, Pontiac, and
Mrs. Comer of Bay City, were out of
the city guests.
NOTICE
A public meeting will be held Monday, August 13, at 8:00 p. m. American Legion hall.
Topic, gas rates for city of Clare.
Everybody interested come.
Mayor and Common Council.
TO THE PUBLIC
All rubbish must be taken to dump
ground. Do not dump on streets or
roads within corporate limits Of City
of Clare. Anyone found guilty of this
act will be prosecuted.
Mayor and Common Council.
ICE CREAM SOCIAL
LARGE VOTE EVIDENT
AS SEPT. PRIMARY-
DATE DRAWS NEAR
Fitzgerald-for- Governor
Club Urges Absent Voters
to Make Affidavits
Early
With the state primary election
only a little over four weeks awuy
considerable attention is being evidenced in opposing political camps
to mustering, which may be the largest, primary vote in the history of the
state.
In particular comes a news item
from the "Fitzgerald for Governor
Club" stating that they are now busy
awakening the voting population of
the state to the fact that they, the
people, must get interested and remember the primary day and be on
hand to declare their preference in
the mad scramble for office evidenced
on both the Republican and Democratic tickets.
Under new state election laws absent voters must make affidavits well
in advance of election day and this
information is being used by all
camps to get out the "absent voter".
Supporters of Frank D. Fitzgerald,
present Secretary of State, for Governor have been active since early
summer. A county wide organization
haa been created In Clare County, the
same as in every other County of the
State. The rural districts appear to
be very strong for Mr. Fitzgerald.
They -claim that the fact that he Is-
from the rural section and has had
long state experience, will give to the
out state the attention which in the
past they ham been largely denied,
ilt has been reported the arrangements are going forward ancl it may
be possible that the Club may be fortunate enough to have Mr. Fitzgerald
in the County before primary day.
BAKER FAMILY DINE
AND VISIT AT TOURIST
PARK AUGUST FIFTH
The BrOwii Corner- Ladles Aid
Will serve ari ice cream social oh the
Ira Millet Imfi Tuesday evening,
August lis after the soft ball game.
Everybody ibvited. ■ ,
The 5th annual Baker reunion met
at Tourist Park at Clare August 5th,
with 66 cousins aud one uncle present.
Those frem a distance. W6re Mr. and
Mrs. Michel Arehambolt and family,
'Mr. and Dudley Dale and family, of
Detroit; Mrs. Leo Hamilton, of Alma; Mr. and Mrs. John Arehambolt
and family, of Cadillac. There were
four visitors, Misses Erma Harvey,
and Muriel Greely of Cadillac, ancl
Marjorie Nowlen and Merle Root of
Clare. Thfl day was passed In playing
ball enjoying a pot luck dinner and
visiting, recalling happenings ot
childhood days.
There were four births and no
deaths during the year.
The motion was made and supported that all meet at Cadillac next year
if possible.
POLITICAL ANNOUNCEMENT
I wish to announce to the electors
of Clare, County that I am a candidate
on the Republican ticket for the office
of County Road. Commissioner to be
voted on at the September primary
election.
If nominated and elected I promise
to work for the best interests of Clare
county by buying less expensive ma.
chinery and using this money for
labor in county.
Respectfully,
43t2 Richard Emerson.
CITY IN PATH OF
LIGHT CYCLONE ON
WED. AFTERNOON
Power Co. Gome in for
Share of Trouble and
Rural District Suf-'
fers Damage
Wednesday afternoon about two.
o'clock the western sky gave warning;
that a storm was forthcoming and
very rapidly the greater portion of
Clare county was pelted by a driving
rain and heavy windstorm. The air
was heavy and although a light
breeze stirred the leaves before the
storm, the temperature was but
slightly changed after the storm, and
remained very humid on Thursday.
The Consumers Power Company
were compelled to discontinue their
service to Farwell, Lake, Evart,
Ba'rryton and other points north
when a portion of their line south of
the Hinkle school house was torn
clown. Apparently an apple tree
caused the first break and in all six
poles' gave away to the weight and
storm. 'iemporary repairs were
made immediately and, the "juice"
was in circulation within several
hours. A large limb struck and broke
the wires near Dr, F. C. Sanl'ords residence and crippled service on the
west side of the city for about two
hours.
Among the property damage reported to The Sentinel was a large
plate glass window blown in at the
Hampton Service Garage, also win-
clows in the Leffingwell and Leon
Casner residences, a large trap door
Worn the Easier building rpof blew
over on McEwan street striking Allen
R. Graham's Chevrolet car, caving in
the head and breaking* the windshield. The car was parked in front
of the Clare County Savings Bank
building.
From the adjoining rural communities we learu that the roof was removed from barn at Jack Wilson's
Avest of the city, and the chimney
taken from off the house; Jennings
Archambault reports two barns bad-
}y twisted on his farm in Grant
while Phil Geeck had a silo damaged.
The west end of the barn belonging
to Arthur Sharland cue and one-
ciuarter miles west of Clare was
blown in, and his near neighbor,
George I. Brown had the west end of
his barn bent-in and the doors blown
off. Scarcely a field of grain or hay
escaped being "Scattered to the
winds." Corn in many instances waa
laid flat to the ground.
Shade trees and small ljmbs were
very numerous about the streets.
The Jack Kelly, Company who
played on Vernon Hill for three
nights under a large tent were about
to stage a matinee for the children
as the storm arose, and all children
were sent to nearby buildings for
shelter. The tent was slightly damaged, but the play was resumed after
the storm.
Last week Thursday this section
escaped the cyclone that passed over
portions of Isabella and Gratiot
counties, castwaid bound.
I
BEAVERTON PLANS BIG
HOMECOMING ABC. 18-19
Northern Michigan Band Association Will Bring 300 Members for Semi-Annual
Meet
There will be 300 musicians at
Beaverton to welcome old residents
and their friends to the Beaverton'
Home-coming scheduled for Saturday
and Sunday, August 18 and 19. The
Northern Michigan Band Association
is holding its semi-annual convention
in conjunction with the festival.
Bands from Clare, Midland, Mio,
Gladwin, Cheboygan, Charlevoix, Petoskey, Alpena, and West Branch
have already announced that they
will atteud the meet.
But bands aren't all that Beaverton
folks will have to offer as attractions.*
A gala water carnival on Ross Lake
will include outboard races, log rolling contests, a sailing regatta, and
other aquatic events. Fifty dollars
in prizes are being offered to winners in the outboard races.
There will be an air circus with
Herm Colbcck, local sky acrobat,* as
ringmaster. Mr. and Mrs. Henry Dora,
of Bay City, and Jake the Dummy,
an air comedian, will also participate
in the stunt flying.
Dancing in both the afternoon and
evening, clowns, fast ball games, and
a carnival midway will complete tha
Homecoming attractions. Ron Ross,
Jr. is chairman of the committee in
charge.
Read Zane Grey's story "Robber'-.
Roost" in this paper ccxamendnf
with the August*24th issue.
Injur ill nriiiiiMi__i1_
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Object Description
| Title | 1934-08-10; Clare Sentinel |
| Date | 1934-08-10 |
| Publisher | R. G. & F. A. Jefferies |
| Description | Friday, August 10, 1934 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 |
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| Title | 1934-08-10; Clare Sentinel |
| Date | 1934-08-10 |
| Publisher | R. G. & F. A. Jefferies |
| Description | Friday, August 10, 1934 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 |
| Format | JPG/JPEG |
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Everybody Reads THE CURE SENTINEL (jiJLrfJ%J&& *- Official Paper of Clare and Clare County & Established 1878 GLARE MICHIGAN, FRIDAY MORNING, AUGUST 10, 1934 New Series Vol. 42, No. 43 SPECIAL MEETING OF C. OF C. HELD AT HOTEL FRIDAY Committee to Investigate Possibilities of Chemical Plant to Utilize Waste Brine A meeting of the Clare Chamber of Commerce was held at the Hotel Doherty on Friday evening, August 3rd. A group of men sat down to a banquet about 6:30 p. m. after which NOrris Elden led,the men in singing a group of songs. Pres. Carl Holbrook welcomed a number of visitors and introduced two prospective new members. Recognition was made of the death of our esteemed secretary, Mr. Geo. Sherwood and a committee appointed to draw up a resolution suitable to be inscribed on the minutes. The committee consisting of Rev. Albert Dawe, Supt. E. D. Kennedy and Mr. John Doherty. Pres. Holbrook, who is always a booster for our city, found great 'pleasure in Introducing two gentlemen from Manistee who are interested in promoting a chemical plant in or near tlie.. city of Clare. Both speakers pointed out the fact that Clare stands at a strategic point geographically with great possibilities for development. The speakers also emphasized the idea that there is no reason why industries similar to those of nearby towns could not be established in Clare. They showed there is an abundance of'brine and gas going to waste in the Vernon oil field which could be* converted into useful products for marketable purposes, ancl that Clare is ideally situated for the distribution of such products having the advantage of two railroads. Figures show that an investment such as they propose for the erection ancl establishing of such a plant would pay out in less than one year. The speakers stressed the idea that they had nothing to sell, they were merely here to point out certain possibilities within our reach. Brine which is going to waste is a fundamental ingredient for 27 different kinds of products. In answer to questions raised the speakers said, "Such a plant as is proposed would require the possession of about 15 acres of land at the outset with enough land adjacent for expansion. It would employ 50 men immediately and would cost approximately 150 thousand dollars." There Is already a sure market for all the salt and bromine which could be produced. The subject was of such an interesting character that it was proposed that the President appoint a committee to investigate the matter more fully and report at a later meeting. The committee to be as follows: James Bicknell, Wm. Bicknell, W. L. iPark, E. G. Johnston and Wm. Caple. The speakers were warmly thanked for their interest and hope was expressed that their visit would result in some material profit to Clare. There being no further business the meeting adjourned. LARGE CROWD ATTEND UNION MEETING AND / SOCIAL AT DOVER Grant township local of the Farmers "Union of America gave an ice cream social at Dover Wednesday, August 1st. About 500 were present. The work and aims Of the organization was explained "by Arthur R. Swan of Blanchard, Michigan. Interesting and instructive talks were given by State Representative, Miles Callaghan; State Senator, Ben Carpenter, and B. N. Mercer of Clare, also short talks by Theo. G Bowler, Donald Holbrook and Ray V. Rule. The proceeds from the sale of Ice cream are to be used to help pay expenses of delegates to the State Convention to be held at Owosso September 25th where a complete State organization will be set up, Michigan has over 20,000 members at the present time and organization work is being carried on in every county. Clare County expects to complete a county unit within the next month. TWO BALL FOURSOME AROUSES KEEN INTEREST AT 'TWIN ELMS" Ladies' Big Rapids Tournament Postponed Until Next Season CLARE REPRESENTED AT ROAD MEETING N LANSING FRIDAY Hampton and Asline Also Assured of Generous Planting of Fish for Mill Pond LARGE SHEEP BARN IN HATTON TOWNSHIP DESTROYED BY FIRE Rural Fire Truck Makes Trip to Robt. Shull Ranch and Save Large Buildings The Clare Rural nie truck was called to tho Robt. Shull ranch in Hat ton township last week Wednesday where a blaze of unknown origin caught in the sheep shed and was threatening the other large buildings* nearby. On account of none of the family being at home at the time, fire gained such headway before being discovered by neighbors that the building^ which was 16x100 feet, could not be saved and the firemen turned thein efforts toward saving the large barn, house and outbuildings in which they ■were successful, Mr. Shull places his loss at $500.00 -with $100.00 Insurance. Friday, August 3rd, County Road Commissioner John Asline accompanied by Mayor Jesse Hampton, and supervisors Fred Goodman, H. A*. Bradley, Henry Gardiner, and Orlie Stockwell, Prosecuting Attorney Theo. G. Bowler and County School Commissioner Asa H. Aldrich .attended a luncheon of the Michigan Association of Road Commissioners and Engineers at the Hotel Olds at Lansing. Some 200 members of the Association were iu attendance. The purpose of the meeting was to continue the fight against the reduction of gasoline tax. It was clearly stated by the several speakers that any reduction in gasoline tax would jeopardize the state road building program and may result in iucreased real estate tax. The speakers included C. A. Hawk, Pontiac, Otlo S. Hess, Grand Rapids; K. I. Sawyer, Ishpeming; A. P. Peterson, president Northern Michigan Road Association; Dr. Lewis A. Webber, Lansing, together with many others of interest. Asa H. Aldrich of Harrison, gave a very interesting talk as a representative of Clare county. The chairman later informed Mr. Aldrich «that the proposed reduction in gasoline tax would also greatly jeopardize the educational system. After the meeting adjourned, Mayor Hampton and Mr. Asline called at the .Department of Conservation office in regard to securing fish for planting In the Clare Mill Pond. After making application, they' were assured of all the different species of fish needed to stock this body of water. The planting will be clone about September 1st, as this the season for bass, blue gills, yellow perch, sunfish, walleyed pike, brook trouc ancl German brown trout planting. ANKNEY BABY DIES AT LANSING HOME One of the interesting events at, "Twin Elms" was the two-ball foursome played last Sunday ancl some of the contests were hotly waged. When the strife was over and the dust (stirred up by . last foursome) was cleared away, a survey of the score cards showed ' some fine matches. The two, "Fran" Anderson and Leo Hampton, with a 44 for the 9 holes led the line-up ancl were closely followed by Ma,bel Mulder and Bus Comer with a 46 and thus they varied to the peak 5S. Last Thursday Ithaca came to "Twin Elms" bringing about 30 of that city's choice golfers who met a defeat to the tune of 16 and 20* Among the visiting boys there was one, Clyde Hayes, well known to many Clare residents and he was sure at home around here. There has been, for some time, no little agitation to the idea of holding a "charity carnival" in the orchard at "Twin Elms" over Labor Day. The entire shaded area would be cleared off and the ground occupied by "stands" operated by the various lodges, churches and other orgjvniza- tioiis in the county. The idea would be this, each church, lodge, etc., interested will appoint a representative to meet with C. C. Harris and Jesse Hampton at the Ford Garage rooms Wednesday night, August 15th to discuss pro-, gram. Any lodge, Grange, etc. so interested or any officer thereof is urged to be present at 8:00 o'clock on above date.—Pub. Committee. The Clare Ladies were much disappointed Wednesday when their match with Big Rapids was postponed. The Rapids ladies assured them of an early game next season. SOW WINTER WHEAT ON FLY-FREE DATES STATE COLLEGE ADVISES Hessian Fly Will Cause Trouble Next Year Unless Control Measures are Observed NOTICE Water bills must be paid. If not •wholly—then partially. This will at least shOw intention. Some morning there will be action-—but without partiality. Bills were due May 1st and -we must have the money. Water Committee. . Sell what yoti DON'T need—Buy what yon . DO needh*-*Clare Sentinel claBSlfied llncrB will help yon.' Paul Luther Ankney was born October 20th, 1932 ancl passed away July 30th, 1934 at the tender age of one year, nine months and ten days at his home in Lansing, Funeral services were held from the Robinson-Barbier Funeral Home August first, Rev, Wiley Smith Officiating, and the little form laid to rest in Mt. Hope cemetery. Those left to mourn are his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Ankney, one sister, Gretchen, grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Virgil Dickerson, and Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Ankney and many relatives and a host of friends, God knew that you were suffering, And the load was hard to bear, So He took you home to heaven To His peaceful garden there. P0IL1ICAL ANNOUNCEMENT To the voters of Clare County: I wish to announce myself as a candidate for sheriff of Clare County on the Republican ticket at the September primary election. K nominated and elected I promise a fair economical administration of ihe affairs of the office. I hope that "yon may sea fit to give my candidwey .your careful consideration. 40tf Roy O. Snu-m-way. The Hessian fly, Michigan's worst insect pest on wheat, has taken advantage of the hot, dry weather to increase sufficiently iu numbers to cause serious damage in next year's crop unless, fly-free planting dates are observed, according to the entomology department at Michigan State College. Control of this insect is based upon the creature's egg laying habits. Adult flies lay eggs on the young wheat plants early in the fall and the tiny larvae pass the winter in cases tucked between the leaves and the stalk of the plant. The larvae increase in size in the spring and often cause enough injury to the stalk to cause the plant to lodge or fall to produce a normal head. Egg laying by adult flies stops at certain periods in September, depending) on the weather conditions ancl the latitude. Observations by the entomology department over a period of years have made it possible to determine the dates after which wheat can be planted safely in Michigan counties. The dates vary according to distance north from the southern boundary, ancl the influence of Lake Michigan complicates the charting in the Western counties. Fields on high ground can be planted earlier than those lying at low elevations. All county agricultural agents have a chart showing the fly free dates in their counties. The earliest safe date in Michigan for seeding wheat is September 4 in Cheboygan and Antrim counties on land 1,000 feet above sea level. The latest date falls in St. Joseph county where wheat is not safe* unless planted after September 23. Farmers should ask their county agricultural agent or write to the College entomology department for safe dates of planting in their locality, Drilling on the Flood well No. 1, near the section of 15,. was resumed Wednesday on top of the Dundee at a depth of 3802'feet. Thursday noon about 300 feet of oilwas standing in the casing and a .small showing of gas had been encountered. The drill is now working about twenty feet in the Dundee. The drive pipe of the Simpson .No. 2, on the southeast smarter of section 16, was landed at a depth of 459 feet and the drill is now working in blue clay at a depth of 540 feet. The drill on the Sovereign No. 2 on the Ann Arbor right-of-way on the north side of section 22, is now working in the Traverse sand. The Russell No, 1 of the Park Oil Co. on the northwest quarter ot section 22, was declared dry last week, after the drill had penetrated the Dundee for a depth of 54 feet. The wildcat well at Lake George has been abandoned, due to salt brine. THREE DRIVERS IN FOUR CAR CRASH GUILTYASCHARGED Lloyd, Logic and Rank Enter Pleas Before Justice Callihan The thl'eo young men for whom warrants were issued through Prosecuting Attorney's office last week ami who pleaded not guilty as charged in connection with the four car crash at the Ann Arbor railroad crossing on July 22, appeared before Justice Callihan on Saturday and Monday and changed their x>leas to guilty. Dale Lloyd and Jack Logic, charged with reckless driving, speeding and driving without an operator's license were ordered to pay a fine ancl cost of approximately $40.00 each and the latter's drivjng_ license revoked for one year. Glen Ranck received a fine and costs of approximately $60.00 and his drivers license revoked for one year, Justice Callihan, in sentencing Ranck, stated that his increase in the fine was due to the fact that he was driving the car in which Walter Simons, Jr., was riding when he was killed. FORMER GARFIELD RESIDENT DIES AT HOMEJF SON Death of J. H. Swinehart Contributed to Aftereffects of Flu. Burial in Ohio Jacob H. Swinehart who for nearly 30 yeaijs made his home in Garfield township, Clare county, died at the) farm home of his son near Saginaw, early Monday morning, July 30, 1934. Mr. Swinehart was ill from the flu last winter, then dropsy and heart trouble followed. He was in a critical condition for many weeks but was confined to his bed only one day. Mr. Swinehart was nearly 72 years old. In'the year 1882 he Was married to Clarlnda Parsons. To this union was born two sons. The eldest son died while quite young. About one year ago Mr. and Mrs. Swinehart moved to Saginaw. He was a member of the Brinton I. O, O. F. lodge for many years and a member of the K. P. lodge of Farwell. He leaves to "mourn their loss, his wife, one son, Louis, two granddaughters, and three great grand children, one brother Noah, of Findlay, Ohio, and one sister, Susanne Dehnoff, of No. Baltimore, Ohio, besides many relatives and friends in both Michigan and Ohio. Mr. Swinehart's body was taken back near his old home in Ohio and laid to rest In the Weaver cemetery. DETROIT WOMAN KILLED IN AUTO ACCIDENT SAT. Husband Remained in Critical Condition at Hospital Until Thursday Again The Sentinel is called upon to chronicle another auto accident in which one person was killed, one critically injured, while another suffered minor injuries. This time the mishap took place 1- 1-4 miles west of Clare on U. S. 10 shortly after noon last Saturday when Mr. and Mrs, Andrew Fisher, of Detroit, driving a model A Ford were struck by a Valley Sweet truck driven by E. A. Sanderson, of' Saginaw. According to reports the Valley Sweet truck was traveling east, when, a car in front of it suddenly slowed down almost to a stop. Mr. Sanderson is said to have turned out to pass when he noticed the Fisher auto coming and in setting his brakes swerved his machine on the gravel so that tlie front right corner of his. auto struck the right side of the radiator of the Fisher car. Mr, and Mrs. Fisher were rendered unconscious by the impact and were taken to the Clare Hospital, where the latter died a few hours later, having suffered a concussion of the brain, large cuts on face and scalp ancl a compound comminuted fracture of the right leg just below the knee. The body was removed to the Thurston Funeral Home to await the arrival of relatives. Mr. Fisher's injuries consisted of severe fractures of the skull at the base of the brain, one ear nearly torn off and bruises about the body, He remained unconscious at the Hospital until two-thirty o'clocl Thursday when he passed on. His eldest son, Robert, wa's in constant attednance. Mr. Sanderson escaped with only a bruised leg. Prosecuting Attorney Theo. G. Bowler, Under Sheriff W. H. Erter arid Justice Callihan visited the scene of accident and later took a statement from Mr. Sanderson. SEVENTY-TWO MEMBERS OF DAVIS FAMILY JOIN FOR DAY'S RECREATION Relatives Come From Long Distance to Attend Reunion Sunday NOTICE The annual Holiness Gamp meeting of the Standard Church will beheld in the J, Y. Johnston grove one, mile north, 1 1-4 west -of Rosebush,! commencing Saturday., August li and closing August 19th. Three .set-vices' j each. "day, 1* -a. in-.. •2:30 and 7:45 p.- m. A |
