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Established 1878
CLARE MICHIGAN, FRIDAY MORNING, APRIL 3, 1936
New Series Vol.44, No, 25
TOWNSHIP ROAD
SYSTEM ABSORBED
BY COUNTY APR. 1
McNitt Act Turns 10,428
Miles of Road in State
to Counties for
Maintenance
Michigan's township, road system
passed out of existence this week
after reaching the ripe old age of 85,
The 83 counties of the state completed the job Wednesday, April 1, of
taking over the remaining township
road mileage in the state. Out of 62,-
200 miles of township roads- originally certified in 1931 to State Highway
Commissioner Murray D. Van Wagoner, 10,428 miles were left to be absorbed by the counties this week.
Abolition of the township road system finished an evolution in highway
administration that, started in 1931
when the legislature enacted the McNitt township road law. The act provided that the counties take over the
township road mileage at the rate of
20 per cent a year. A first-year appropriation of $2,000,000 was allocated to the counties to help them
shoulder this burden. This amount
was increased by $500,000 annually
until the present annual appropriation is $4,000,000.
Although the adoption of township
road mileage is now complete, the
McNitt Act pro/vides that the counties
in 1937 take over streets and alleys
in recorded plats outside of incorporated cities and villages. No provision
is made to re-imburse the counties
for these additions to their road systems.- This clause will work a hardship on industrial counties of lower
Michigan where there are many subdivisions outside of city limits.
The law leaves the township highway commissioner, formerly among
the most important of local officers,'
with an empty honor. The office is
a constitutional one and a former attorney-general has ruled that the election must be held but that no salary
can be paid the township road commissioner. ,
As the township roads faded into
oblivion, Commissioner Van Wagoner
pointed -out that problems arising
from the enactment of the McNitt
law Will be one of the studies in the
highwav planning survey now in progress. He expressed the opinion that
a number of recommendations for
"amendments to the law probably will
be submitted to the legislature.
The history of township roads in
Michigan dates back to 1851 when the
legislature enacted a law authorizing
any township to borrow or levy taxes
up to $10,000 for roads. The McNitt
Act has relieved local property
owners of the tax burden.
FIRE DESTROYS OLD
LANDMARK AT LOOMIS
The hamlet of Loomis five miles
east of Clare was in a stags of excitement about twelve o'clock last
Saturday noon when fire was lessening the number of buildings in their
midst. The blaze believed to have
caught from a spark from a passing
•train, set flre to and consumed a barn,
and shed and small building owned by
a Mr, DeHart, and spread to the Wise
■townhall. . This building was 62 years
old and has been used as a church,
general meeting place for various
gatherings, and as a polling place.
'The structure with contents including the township law books and some
records was valued at $2000, with
$1000 insurance. \ n
The Clare rural truch was called but
the men were helpless as the fire was
rapidly lowering the buildings.
IMPROPER INSTALLATION BELIEVED CAUSE
OF DISTURBANCE
E. D. Kennedy Would Appreciate Clearance for
School and Home
SCORES OF FRIENDS
GREET REV. Y0UNGL0YE
ON NINETIETH BIRTHDAY
It is not often that anyone has the
privilege to say they have lived 90
summers nor is it often that friends
have the opportunity to share the
honors of such an occasion. However, such were the privileges and
honors when Mrs. Mary Williston
opened her pleasant home to friends
and acquaintances of Rev. Wm. N.
Younglove.
All afternoon and evening Saturday and Sunday pf March 21 and 22d
thed coming of friends, the exchanging of old time experiences and present greetings were the pleasures of
Mr. Younglove.
Many remarked that it was like
entering, a flower garden of tulips,
hyacinths, carnations, cylamen and
daffodils, as they entered the room.
Mr. Younglove was the recipient
of many greeting cards, telephone
messages and gifts.
More than 100 people called during
the two days.
Mrs. Williston with helpers served
each guest with a generojus treat of
ice cream and cake.
For those who visited this aged
man and saw the patience, endurance
and smiling face even amid suffer-
-•"Sng and years realized with larger
vision than ever before the truth of
that scripture, "The hoary head is a
crown of glory, if it be found in the
Way of righteousness".
I
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| The Clare Sentinel,
Clare, Michigan.
[Dear Sir:
Probably one of the most annoy-
iing conditions with which people who
jseek to enjoy their radios have to
I contend is unusual and untimely interferences. Get all ready to listen
to some favorite program, and *Vz%"
—away goes the racket driving you
o,ut of the room and of course the
radio is turned off and the program
missed.
During the past three months we
have been finding that our radios, in
this pai't of-town, at least, have been
useless during as much as fifty to
seventy-five perpent of the time.
The interference could easily be
found and remedied. The use of
electrical appliances of various types
without proper installation is probably the chief cause of the interference. No, doubt the people who are
indirectly contributing to this annoyance are not aware of the situation. Perhaps they are not radio
'fans'. If they were made aware of
the condition they would be very glad
to take the necessary steps to remove
the cause. (
The radios in our home and in the
high school are not usable many
hours of the day. Many educational
programs are absolutely ruined.
Speaking, for the school, my
neighbors, and my family I am very
sure that it will be a real 'good turn'
if the necessary steps are taken to
absolutely clean up this nuisance.
• Yours very sincerely.
E. D. Kennedy
CLARE ROD AND
GUN CLUB ELECT
0FFICERS_M0NDAT
Plans Made for Annual Banquet April 16th at City
Hall
A meeting was held Monday evening of the Clare Rod and Gun Club
and following discussions of interest
to this group of men • interested in
fish and game, the following officers
were chosen for the coming year:
President, George White
Vice Pres., Jesse Hampton
Sec. and Treas., Henry Doll
Directors: Richard-Woodcock, John
(Larman, N. L. Tibbijs, Florin Pudvay,
Allen Cfum, James Clute, Forest
Shumway, M. D. Feighner, John Asline and Morris Pratt.
Plans were made for the annual
banquet April 16th at the City Hall.
H. D. Ruble of the Michigan Department of Conservation, will be the
principal speaker and the public is
urged to save this date for this event.
The club has made splendid progress during the past year and the
last several months keen interest was
taken in feeding and protecting game
birds in this county during the extreme cold weather and deep snow.
The Club also expects to increase
their membership this seaso,n.
DEMOCRATIC CONVENTION
CALLED FOR APRIL 25TH
The official call for the Clare
Coiunty Democratic -Convention has
been issued by CQjinty chairman,
Wm. E, Sanderson. iThe meeting is
to be held in. Clare;! April 25th, for
the purpose of electing delegates to
the Democratic pre-primary convention May 21s^, in Gr^and Rapids,
A great deal of national interest is
centered in the st&te pre-primary
convention, as Michigan is considered a borderline stale. If Michigan
Democrats endorse the policies of
tlie New Deal, theniit is to be expected that several /either borderline
states will follow suit. Mr, Sanderson expects that it will be necessary
to split Clare countyts two votes Into
six or eight fractional votes in order
to accomodate all wlfo wish to attend
the state convention!
DEATH OF HRS.
EMMA WILSON
AGED BLACKSMITH
DIES SUDDENLY
SUN. AFTERNOON
Hatton Resident Dies
His Home Tuesday,
March 31st
at
HENRY C. HALL
At his room in the Richmond residence on South McEwan street Sunday occurred the death of Henry C.
Hall, aged 71 years 8 months and 26 ^
days, following an illness ot only a
few minutes. -
The deceased had been a resident
of Glare at different times for many
years, having worked for several
years for L. W. McNeil as blacksmith
and later for Geo. Bryant.
Funeral services were held from the
Nazerene church Thursday afternoon,
Stella Short,. Pastor, officating and
interment made in Cherry Grove
cemetery.
FARWELL SENIOR CLASS
PRESENTS ANNUAL
PLAY TONIGHT AND SAT,
Comedy Drama With Plenty of
Action Assured Both Audiences to "Tiger House"
MERLE ROOT AND ARCHIE
* CLEVELAND WED SUNDAY
Archie Cleveland and Miss Merle
Root Were married at Boyne City Sunday, speaking vows before Rev. S, J,
Brooks, of Bay City, who was in that
city conducting revival services.
_ Mrs, iCleveland was formerly from
near Shepherd, while Mr. Cleveland
has spent his entire lifetime in this
•community. We understand they will
mated*.their home on the farm north
<of .the city. • ." ■ • *<■
When the Senior Class presents
Tiger House, the successful mystery
comedy drama, at Farwell High
School on April 3rd and 4th at 8:15
jthey will introduce to the audiences
one of the most novel and different
plays of its kind that has been written within the last few years.
It is a play of thrills, chills, romance
and laughter, and the suspense of not
knowing just what is going to happen
next will keep you on the edge bf
your seat during the greater part of
the evening.
Mr, Robert St. Clair, the author, has
succeeded in giving us a mystery play
that baffle even a skilled detective as
to the motives behind all the strange
and weird happenings, and yet it is
all so plausible that many who witness the performance will, upon returning to their homes, start at unexpected sounds or perhaps even look
under the bed.
No one is killed in order to get a
thrill across, but near killings are so
frequent that one shudders every few
minutes. There are no shots fired,
but one expects them to be. There is
nothing gruesome in action or plot,
but you are just sure that you are
going to see a ghost or something
supernatural.
All of which means that you are
guaranteed One of the most exciting,
enjoyable and laughable evenings you
have ever experienced when you see
Tiger House. .
Come in and look ojver our used
farm machinery, We may have just
what you want at bargain prices, Clare
Elevator Qo,. ..
SILAS U. BROWN
Silas M. Brown, aged 82 years, !»
months and 12 days, passed from this
life Tuesday, March 31st at his home
in Hatton township following a lingering illness.
Funeral services will be held this
afternoon from the Congregational
church at Harrison, Rev. Hyde, of St.
Louis officiating and interment made
in the Harrison cemetery.
CLARE CUB SCOUTS '
AND PARENTS ENJOY
MEETING AT SCHOOL
Round-Table Discussion Lead by
Chas. Boyer Feature of Thurs
day Evening Meeting
A number of local citizens have
been working for some time in the
interest of the Clare pac of cub
scouts. This junior division, of the
hoy scout organization is the largest
group of its kind in the world, and it
is pleasing to note that splendid progress has been made here. There
are twenty-two active members at
present and more boys are showing
an interest in the work than for some
time past.'
Feeling the need of trained leaders
and interested parents, Chas. Boyer,
district field executive, assisted by
cub leaders Paul Lowrey and Arthur
Kinsman, conducted an organization
meeting at the high school Thursday
evening March 26th, which was attended by a group of adults and about
25 boys. The,greater part of this
meeting was devoted to a round-
table discussion, of the problems at
hand.
'Two more meetings are planned
for Tuesday evening April 7th and
Thursday evening April 16th. These
meetings will be held at the school
house at 7:30 o'clock. All parents
and others interested in boys from 9
to 12 years of age are urged to attend.
Easter dry cleaning specials, mens
suits 75c> Ladles coats 75c up; dresses 76c up; all garments moth proofed.
Cash and carry. Howard W« Jones.
Aged Vernon Resident Familiarly Known as Nurse
Wilson Dies March 29
Emma Chapplejpras born at South
Molton, England, July 17, 1847, and
passed from this life March 29, 1936,
at the age of 88 years, 8 months, and
12 days.
She was united in marriage to John
Wilson at Skewen, England, May 3,
1868. Eight children were born to
this union.
In 1872 the family moved to Canada,
where they resided at Cobourg, Ontario, for twenty-three years.
They came to, Michigan in 1895- and
settled on a farm in Vernon township,
which has since been, their home. Mr;
Wilson passed away April 15, 1917.
Mrs. Wilson was preceded in death
by .four children; two daughters
having died in infancy, the eldest son
in June, 1932, and the youngest son,
John who passed away in February
1935.
Those surviving are: two daughters,
Mrs, Robert Crosserjrof Alma; and
Mrs. Guy Beatty of Pontiac; two
sons, Arthur and Williani, of Vernon
together with ninteen grandchildren,
thirty great grandchildren and a host
of friends.
A good woman has been called to
her reward and the whole community
mourns the passing of one who was
never to busy to respond to the call
for help.
At all hours of the day or night,
thro storm or shine, over roads almost
impassable, nurse Wilson travelled
witli her little horse and buggy to relieve the sick and suffering.
As long as health permitted she
took an active interest in the life of
the community and helped in any way
she could. In these later years she
has retained her interest in outside
affairs and always enjoyed a visit
with her old friends.
The funeral was held from the
'Thurston Funeral Home Wednesday
at 2:30,* with interment in Cherry
Grove. Rev, Geo. Stanford in "charge.
Those who came from a distance fo
attend tlie services were: Mr. and
Mrs. Thos. Skedgell, of Big Rapids;
Mrs. Thos, Taylor, of Coral; Mr. and
(Mrs. Ray Switzer, of Amble; Mr. and
Mrs. Guy Beatty, Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Boner, Mr. and Mrs. Carl Beatty,
Mr. and Mrs. Milford Beatty, and
John Beatty, of POntiac; Mr. and Mrs.
Robert Crossen, Mr. and Mrs. Edmund
Crossen, of Alma; Mrs. Benj. Kinney,
Mrs. Lester Parker, Miss Roberta
Crossen, Mrs. Everett Irwin, and. children, of Flint; Mr. and Mrs. Robert
Reinsmith and children Mr, and Mrs,
Martin Bush and Mrs. Glen Baker, of
Detroit and Miss Lila Reinsmith, of
Lansing.
TWO FULL TICKETS
BEFORE ELECTORS ON
ISSUE NEXT MONDAY
Large City Vote Expected
to Elect Officials for
Coming Year
1936 OFFICIAL CALL
FOR CLARE COUNTY
REPUBLICAN CONVENTION
To the Republic Electors of Clare
County, Michigan:—
A convention of the Republicans
of the above named County-is hereby
called at the Court House in the City
of Harrison, within said County, on
JTuesday, April 14, 1936, at 8:00 p. m„
for the purpose of electing live delegates to the Republican District Convention, and five delegates to the
Republican State Convention, both
said Conventions to be held at Detroit, Michigan, on Friday, April 24*,
1936, and for the transaction of such
other business as may come before
such meeting.
The Delegates to this Convention
shall be those Delegates that were
elected County Delegates in the last
Primary Election, (held in September, 1934), to the succeding fall and
spring conventions.
Dated March 18, 1936.
Gerald E. Lamb, Secretary,
Alfred J. Doherty Jr., Chairman.
DEMOCRATIC TICKET
Mayor—Lewis. H. Thompson
Clerk—Lawrence H. Brown
Treasure!*—-A. Bruce Gibbs
First Ward
Supervisor—Chris Smith
Alderman—Orin Ward
Constable—Elmer Osborne
Second Ward
Supervisor—Ernie Ramey
Alderman—Delbert W. Osborn
Constable—Rolland Comer
Third Ward
Supervisor—Omer Parent
Alderman, full term—Ed, A. White
Alderman, to fill vacancy—Jay J,
Green
Constable—William Hochstetler
REPUBLICAN TICKET
Mayor—Jesse R. Hampton
Clerk—Alex McKinnon
Treasurer—Vera B. Peterson
First Ward
Supervisor—John Hanley
Alderman—John W. Dunlop
Constable—Ward Boody
Second Ward
Supervisor—Ernest Chaffee
Alderman—Ivan E. Feighner
Constable—John Rodabaugh
Third Ward
Supervisor—George Johnson
Alderman, full term—Arthur Parish
Alderman, to fill vacancy — Thos.
C. Holbroqk
Constable—Lyman Wyman
VERNON'S FIRST
OIL WELL NOW
SIXYEARS OLD
Bowman No. 1 Has Produced Over 135,000 Bar=,~.
reis of Precious Fluid
Six years ago Monday, March 30,
considerable excitement reigned in
the Vernon field when the oil . was
struck in Bowman No. 1 well 4 miles
south of Clare.
The contract for the drilling of this
well was held by E. M. Shields, v.hiia
the drillers were Jop. Slater and Koy
O'Donald. The well came in as a
gusher at about 80 barrels per day,
making three flows every twenty-
four hours. This flow fell back about
60 barrels and has since been a faith-
full gusher. During the past six
years the well has. produced over
135,000 barrels of the prized fluid and
is claimed by many to' still be the
best paying well in the field of several
sections.
MICHIGAN WILL BE ADEQUATELY SERVED BY
REEMPLOYMENT SERVICE
Offices Opened at Glare, Tawas
Gity and Gaylord During
Past Week
To adequately serve all parts of
Michigan, the National Reemployment Service is opening new offices
irt various parts of the State, according to Major Howard Starret. State
Reemployment Director. Offices opened during the past week are located
in Tawas City, Clare and Gaylord.
"We are increasing our number of
branch and itinerant offices in order
to adequately service the numerous
highway and public works projects in
the more inexcessible parts of the
state," Major Starret said. "We hope
to be able to open additional offices
as the need arises in various-counties
in the upper and lower peninsulas.
The National Reemployment Service, which is a branch of the Department of Labor, offers a nation-wide
employment service for private industries as well as for government
agencies. Tlie-service is free for both
employers and workers.
"The service of a great many skilled workmen will be needed on the
numerous construction and highway
projects which are planned for this
spring," Major Starret pointed out,
"Although we hope to get the majority of the men we need on WPA jobs,
there will be sopie opportunities for
skilled, non-relief men to get work
during the coming months."
Major Starret urged all highly skilled unemployed workers to register at
the National Reemployment Service
nearest to their homes. At the present time nearly fifty district, branch
and itinerant service officers cover
the state.
GARDEN PROGRAM
STIRS ENTHUSIASM
OF CLUB-MEMBERS
The Clare Study club met Tuesday
with Mrs. E. D, Kennedy, The Garden
program was presented by Mrs. Mulder who read a paper on "The charm
of a garden,"''and carried the club in
their imaginings to the familiar loved
garden of their childhood homes
Charts liad been made of the plants
and flowers already in her garden
and of those which she still wished
to have. Pictures o£ new things in
garden and home-making were shown.
On April 14th the club will meet
with Mrs, I. E. Hampton when Miss
Helen Hether, .Commission of schools,
will discuss the Rural School problem. This should be of great inter?
est to every member of the club and
it is hoped that a large number will
be present.
GOLF CLUBS OF
CENTRAL MICH.
OUTLINE PLANS
^ ______— .
Annual Meeting Held at
Ithaca Last Week Thursday. Tournament to
be Held at Glare
Definite plans for another active
summer of golf were formulated at
Ithe annual meeting of Central Michigan Golf Association held at Ithaca
last week Thursday. Representatives
were present from all of the seven
clubs in the association which includes Ithaca, _ Alma, St. Johivs, . Mt.
Pleasant, Midland, Clare and Portland.
It was voted to hold the annual
•tournament at Clare oil July 28, 29
and 30. Follcf.viiig the usual custom,
officers for tbe next year were selected from the entertaining club with Ed.
Johnston of Clare being named President and Norris Elden; Secretary-
tTreasurer.
Some discussion was held relative
to having a cup or trophy for the club
Mvl«g**tM"- highest pertJ-efftafe**^^ Haring,
players at the interclub tournaments
throughout the season or for having
the best golfing record for the year.
A special committee, appointed to
work out details and present them at
the next annual meeting, is composed
of Dr. Stanley Brown of Ithaca, Dr. W.
(R. Maclnnes of Alma and Dr. Theunis-
sen of Mt. Pleasant.
The complete schedule of tournaments for the year was also worked
out.
Those representing Clare at the
meeting were George White, Theo G.
Bowler and -Norris A. Elden. The
schedule will be published at a later
date.
MRS. DELOS DUNKLE
PASSES AWAY AT AGE
OF FIFTY-SIX YEARS
Death Follows Illness of Several
Months Duration of Lincoln
Township Resident
Ruby Adeline Welch, daughter Ot
Oren and Eva Welch, was born in
Isabella county, March 16th and passed froim this life March 23rd at the
home of her daughter, Mrs. Russell
Armentrout.
December 25th 1898 she was united
in marriage to Delos H. Dunkle and
twelve children Were born ..to this
union, four having preceded her in
death.
They moved into the community of
Bertha Lake in 1916 which had since
been their home. Mrs." Dunkle was a
devoted wife and mother and always
ready to assist others when in need.
Her last illness of several months
was bore with great patients.
She leaves to mourn her departure
with her husband, eight children, Mrs.
L. Blain, of Pontiac; Austin of Walled
Lake; Mrs. R. Armentrout, Of Clare;
Mrs. Merril McQuiston, of Bertha
Lake; Clinton, Teasil, Myron and Julia
Fae at home, ailso three brothers,
Perry Welch, of Gulliver, Harley
Welch, of Alma, and Elmer Welch, of
Bertha Lake.' and eight grandchildren.
She will be greatly missed also by the
host of friends and 'neighbors.
Funeral services were held from the
Methodist church in Farwell Wednesday, Rev. Albert Dawe, of Clare, officiating and interment made in Surrey cemetery beside her son, Elmer
who preceded her in death in July
1928.
CONSUMERS POWER USERS
KIWANIS ANNUAL
ATHLETIC BANQUET
INCENTIVE EVENT
Coach Harry Kipke Tells
Lettermen Advantage
Offered in .Games •
The flrst "annual Kiwanis Athletic
banquet was held in the Community
Hall on Wednesday • evening April 1,
1936 sponsored by the Kiwanis club
of Clare.
The dinner was served by the
ladies of the St. Cecilia church to
about 150 people after which a very
interesting program was enjoyed,
President Tim Cotter had charge of
the meeting and introduced Mayor
Jess Hampton who gave an address
cf welcome and recalled briefly the
purpose of the meeting.
Ben Mercer was accorded a few
minutes to announce the forthcoming
drive for the crippled children fund
of Michigan.
President Tim Cotter introduced
the committee who were responsible
for the banquet, General chairman,
Harry Wehrly; Publicity, Willard
Bicknell; Tickets, Harold Fleming;
Dinner, Dr. F. G. Slattery; Trophy
and Award, Ace Parker.
After which the whole of the members cf the Kiwanis Club were introduced.
Tim Cotter introduced as Toast-
master, Coach R. R. Campbell of
Alma College who proved himself a
real master of ceremonies. In a few
introductory remarks he spoke words
of encouragement to the young athletes of Clare high school.
He also remarked that he didn't believe as some that we were over-emphasizing sports in our schools. In
fact it proved to be an incentive to
make good in their class work, a boy
must measure up in his studies or he
is disqualified from sports.
Coach Leo Brown of Clare high
school introduced the letter men in
both football and basket ball which
were as follows:
FOOTBALL LETTERS
John Watson, Glen Sanford, Charles
Ray Verrette, Bus Bell, Stanley Parish,'Elmer Anderson, Walter Kleiner,
George Tope, Francis Cappaert, Neil
Maxwell, Wayne Perkins.
2ND TEAM LETTERS
John Schaaf, Ed Foss Tom Dwyer,
Claire Foss Claire Stanford, Lyman
Perkins, John Schroeder, Lawrence
Jackson, Jtfrvis Kapplinger, Warren
Watson.
BASKETBALL LETTERS
John Watson, Glen Sanford, Elmer
Anderson, George Tope, Neil Maxwell, Wayne Perkins, John Schaaf,
'Robert Harriger, Russell Sharpe,
Horace DesOrmeau.
2ND TEAM LETTERS
Norman Sutton, Francis Cappaert,
Charles Callihan, Warren Watson,
Claire Stanford, Jr. Anderson, Walter
Kleiner, Jay Green, Claire Maxwell.
The toastmaster then introduced
Coach Kipke of the University of
Michigan, the speaker of the evening
who was received with a great OVa-
l-lOll.
In his opening remarks the speaker
emphasized the fact that the boys
from the- small town hand an equal
chance with the city boys to make
the university team, and he cited
several instances where that had
been true, and where the country
boy had made the best players. Neither was it necessary always for play:
ers to be heavyweights, again he gave
names of some who had made good
who were far from the heavy type.
The speaker dealt at length with
some of the moral and physical advantages accrueihg from participating
in the games. Good habits were essential and we're insisted upon, especially during training season( which
unquestionably meant much to* those
boys in after years.
Coach Kipke said to the boys very
seriously and earnestly, "One thing
(Continued on Page Ten)
ELECTION DAY LUNCHEON
Plans to eat your lunch next Monday at the Congregational church.
Serving, starts at 11:00 o'clock,
price 25 cents. The Guild in charge.
Homemade soup *. Crackers
Rolls
Pie:
Coffee
SALE POSTPONED
The auction sale of household goods
listed for April 2nd at Dover was postponed due to weather conditions until
April 8th.
Mrs. P. VanConant
NOTICE TO AMATEURS
If
I Anyone wishing to enter the Oddfellow amateur show for next week
April 9-10-llth leave name with John
uiuzeuB ouu_ j}«u>, Rodabaugh, Public invited.
Object Description
| Title | 1936-04-03; Clare Sentinel |
| Date | 1936-04-03 |
| Publisher | R. G. & F. A. Jefferies |
| Description | Friday, April 3, 1936 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 | 1936-04-03; Clare Sentinel |
| Date | 1936-04-03 |
| Publisher | R. G. & F. A. Jefferies |
| Description | Friday, April 3, 1936 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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> EASTER EDITION SECTION. ONE <$>- -4> THE &• EASTER EDITION ^EQTToirxmit <#- ■^ Established 1878 CLARE MICHIGAN, FRIDAY MORNING, APRIL 3, 1936 New Series Vol.44, No, 25 TOWNSHIP ROAD SYSTEM ABSORBED BY COUNTY APR. 1 McNitt Act Turns 10,428 Miles of Road in State to Counties for Maintenance Michigan's township, road system passed out of existence this week after reaching the ripe old age of 85, The 83 counties of the state completed the job Wednesday, April 1, of taking over the remaining township road mileage in the state. Out of 62,- 200 miles of township roads- originally certified in 1931 to State Highway Commissioner Murray D. Van Wagoner, 10,428 miles were left to be absorbed by the counties this week. Abolition of the township road system finished an evolution in highway administration that, started in 1931 when the legislature enacted the McNitt township road law. The act provided that the counties take over the township road mileage at the rate of 20 per cent a year. A first-year appropriation of $2,000,000 was allocated to the counties to help them shoulder this burden. This amount was increased by $500,000 annually until the present annual appropriation is $4,000,000. Although the adoption of township road mileage is now complete, the McNitt Act pro/vides that the counties in 1937 take over streets and alleys in recorded plats outside of incorporated cities and villages. No provision is made to re-imburse the counties for these additions to their road systems.- This clause will work a hardship on industrial counties of lower Michigan where there are many subdivisions outside of city limits. The law leaves the township highway commissioner, formerly among the most important of local officers,' with an empty honor. The office is a constitutional one and a former attorney-general has ruled that the election must be held but that no salary can be paid the township road commissioner. , As the township roads faded into oblivion, Commissioner Van Wagoner pointed -out that problems arising from the enactment of the McNitt law Will be one of the studies in the highwav planning survey now in progress. He expressed the opinion that a number of recommendations for "amendments to the law probably will be submitted to the legislature. The history of township roads in Michigan dates back to 1851 when the legislature enacted a law authorizing any township to borrow or levy taxes up to $10,000 for roads. The McNitt Act has relieved local property owners of the tax burden. FIRE DESTROYS OLD LANDMARK AT LOOMIS The hamlet of Loomis five miles east of Clare was in a stags of excitement about twelve o'clock last Saturday noon when fire was lessening the number of buildings in their midst. The blaze believed to have caught from a spark from a passing •train, set flre to and consumed a barn, and shed and small building owned by a Mr, DeHart, and spread to the Wise ■townhall. . This building was 62 years old and has been used as a church, general meeting place for various gatherings, and as a polling place. 'The structure with contents including the township law books and some records was valued at $2000, with $1000 insurance. \ n The Clare rural truch was called but the men were helpless as the fire was rapidly lowering the buildings. IMPROPER INSTALLATION BELIEVED CAUSE OF DISTURBANCE E. D. Kennedy Would Appreciate Clearance for School and Home SCORES OF FRIENDS GREET REV. Y0UNGL0YE ON NINETIETH BIRTHDAY It is not often that anyone has the privilege to say they have lived 90 summers nor is it often that friends have the opportunity to share the honors of such an occasion. However, such were the privileges and honors when Mrs. Mary Williston opened her pleasant home to friends and acquaintances of Rev. Wm. N. Younglove. All afternoon and evening Saturday and Sunday pf March 21 and 22d thed coming of friends, the exchanging of old time experiences and present greetings were the pleasures of Mr. Younglove. Many remarked that it was like entering, a flower garden of tulips, hyacinths, carnations, cylamen and daffodils, as they entered the room. Mr. Younglove was the recipient of many greeting cards, telephone messages and gifts. More than 100 people called during the two days. Mrs. Williston with helpers served each guest with a generojus treat of ice cream and cake. For those who visited this aged man and saw the patience, endurance and smiling face even amid suffer- -•"Sng and years realized with larger vision than ever before the truth of that scripture, "The hoary head is a crown of glory, if it be found in the Way of righteousness". I i The Clare Sentinel, Clare, Michigan. [Dear Sir: Probably one of the most annoy- iing conditions with which people who jseek to enjoy their radios have to I contend is unusual and untimely interferences. Get all ready to listen to some favorite program, and *Vz%" —away goes the racket driving you o,ut of the room and of course the radio is turned off and the program missed. During the past three months we have been finding that our radios, in this pai't of-town, at least, have been useless during as much as fifty to seventy-five perpent of the time. The interference could easily be found and remedied. The use of electrical appliances of various types without proper installation is probably the chief cause of the interference. No, doubt the people who are indirectly contributing to this annoyance are not aware of the situation. Perhaps they are not radio 'fans'. If they were made aware of the condition they would be very glad to take the necessary steps to remove the cause. ( The radios in our home and in the high school are not usable many hours of the day. Many educational programs are absolutely ruined. Speaking, for the school, my neighbors, and my family I am very sure that it will be a real 'good turn' if the necessary steps are taken to absolutely clean up this nuisance. • Yours very sincerely. E. D. Kennedy CLARE ROD AND GUN CLUB ELECT 0FFICERS_M0NDAT Plans Made for Annual Banquet April 16th at City Hall A meeting was held Monday evening of the Clare Rod and Gun Club and following discussions of interest to this group of men • interested in fish and game, the following officers were chosen for the coming year: President, George White Vice Pres., Jesse Hampton Sec. and Treas., Henry Doll Directors: Richard-Woodcock, John (Larman, N. L. Tibbijs, Florin Pudvay, Allen Cfum, James Clute, Forest Shumway, M. D. Feighner, John Asline and Morris Pratt. Plans were made for the annual banquet April 16th at the City Hall. H. D. Ruble of the Michigan Department of Conservation, will be the principal speaker and the public is urged to save this date for this event. The club has made splendid progress during the past year and the last several months keen interest was taken in feeding and protecting game birds in this county during the extreme cold weather and deep snow. The Club also expects to increase their membership this seaso,n. DEMOCRATIC CONVENTION CALLED FOR APRIL 25TH The official call for the Clare Coiunty Democratic -Convention has been issued by CQjinty chairman, Wm. E, Sanderson. iThe meeting is to be held in. Clare;! April 25th, for the purpose of electing delegates to the Democratic pre-primary convention May 21s^, in Gr^and Rapids, A great deal of national interest is centered in the st&te pre-primary convention, as Michigan is considered a borderline stale. If Michigan Democrats endorse the policies of tlie New Deal, theniit is to be expected that several /either borderline states will follow suit. Mr, Sanderson expects that it will be necessary to split Clare countyts two votes Into six or eight fractional votes in order to accomodate all wlfo wish to attend the state convention! DEATH OF HRS. EMMA WILSON AGED BLACKSMITH DIES SUDDENLY SUN. AFTERNOON Hatton Resident Dies His Home Tuesday, March 31st at HENRY C. HALL At his room in the Richmond residence on South McEwan street Sunday occurred the death of Henry C. Hall, aged 71 years 8 months and 26 ^ days, following an illness ot only a few minutes. - The deceased had been a resident of Glare at different times for many years, having worked for several years for L. W. McNeil as blacksmith and later for Geo. Bryant. Funeral services were held from the Nazerene church Thursday afternoon, Stella Short,. Pastor, officating and interment made in Cherry Grove cemetery. FARWELL SENIOR CLASS PRESENTS ANNUAL PLAY TONIGHT AND SAT, Comedy Drama With Plenty of Action Assured Both Audiences to "Tiger House" MERLE ROOT AND ARCHIE * CLEVELAND WED SUNDAY Archie Cleveland and Miss Merle Root Were married at Boyne City Sunday, speaking vows before Rev. S, J, Brooks, of Bay City, who was in that city conducting revival services. _ Mrs, iCleveland was formerly from near Shepherd, while Mr. Cleveland has spent his entire lifetime in this •community. We understand they will mated*.their home on the farm north |
