Clare Paratrooper Makes Two Jumps in North Africa
John Eichhorn reports from North Africa that he is well though living ruggedly. In the Parachute Troops he has completed two active jumps and sends greetings home. He notes limited letter-writing and asks friends to keep crop progress in Clare in mind. Also mentions four brothers in the armed forces and a brother-in-law serving elsewhere.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Eichhorn
North Africa
Michigan
England
Pfc
John Bichhorn
APO
New York City
N. Y
Henry Rhodes
Sheridan Township
David V. Hichhorn
Australia
Arthur T
Utah
John
Africa
Cletis 1
Idaho
Thomas Rhodes
Mississippi
Harrison Branch of P. M. Cleared of Snow Monday
The Harrison branch of the Pere Marquette Railway reopened on March 29 after winter closure. A Bull Dozer cleared tracks amid eight foot snow banks and was derailed six times. Supt. J A Grigware Trainmaster Kiely and Track Supervisor Smith led crews from Clare and Farwell with snow removal equipment. weekly train service will run each Wednesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrison
Pere Marquette Railway
J. A. Grigware
F Kiely
S. Smith
Saginaw
Clare
Farwell
Masonic Lodge Marks 50th Anniversary Celebration
The Corning based lodge observes fifty years with speeches by W M Hampton and guests from Michigan Masonry. Past Masters and Zenobia Chapter present flowers as community support noted. A piano performance, music box, and trumpet solo accompany remarks on lodge history and ritual. Watches and a lodge history resume are promised for later publication.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eva Lowrey
W. Brown
Corning Lodge
Farwell
John Q. Lock Lodge
Clare Lodge
Wmn. Murphy
John J. Carton Lodge
Harrison
Jimmy Gillespie
Jimmy
Francis B. Jambie
Midland
Grand Lodge of Michigan
Grand Lodge
Lambie
W. M. Jesse Hampton
Bernard Wyman
Mahron
Belle Mair
Zenobia
Hugh Johnston
Durand Lodge
Petoskey
Brother Johnston
Michigan Masonry
Hol. Johnston
W. M. Hampton
Past Masters Association
Past Matrons Club
Zenobia Chapter No
Citizens State Bank and Doherty &,Sons
Jesse’ Hampton
J. Bh. Hampton
Rev Dawes Leaves Clare for Battle Creek Thursday
The Rev. and Mrs. Albert Dawe depart Clare Thursday morning for Battle Creek where they will reside for now. They thank church members, friends, the Masons, O. of Clare, and the Masons, O.5.S. and Royal Arch Masons of Farwell for generous gifts and kindness, your friendship will be remembered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert Dawe Leff
Clare
Battle Creek
Masons
O.18
O.5.s
Royal Arch Masons
Farwell
Union Prayer Services At Clare Baptist Church
The Clare Baptist Church held a Wednesday prayer service last week with strong attendance. Dr. John H. Hall delivered the message while Rev. Redman led singing and Rev. Harry Cleveland provided devotions. The Cleveland sisters sang a duet and Miss Ellen Robinette performed a solo. Services this week moved to the Methodist Church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union
Clare Baptist Church
John H. Hall
Redman
Harry Cleveland
Cleveland
Ellen Robinette
Methodist Church
War Bond Breakfast Welfare Moment Amid Family’s Quiet War
A family in a wartime kitchen shares sausage breakfast as a brother’s War Bond inspires a young boy to enlist someday. Parents exchange tears and resolve while the son dreams of becoming a soldier and supporting the war effort. The piece ends with a reminder to buy War Stamps and Bonds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Small Joe
Pop
Mom
Son
Brother
Joe
Honolulu
Grace
Treasury Department
Substitutes for Steamed Bonemeal in Hog Mineral Mixes
Ellis V. Vestal of North Carolina State College advises on mineral blends for pigs. If steamed bonemeal is unavailable, use 10 lb ground limestone and 2 lb salt. If available, mix 10 lb limestone, 100 lb steamed bonemeal, and 5 lb salt. Provide free access and keep minerals dry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ness
Carolina State College
England Recycles Oil From Rags and Waste Wipers
English factories and railway services reclaim oil from oily rags and cotton waste. The program covers government factories and public services to recover oily waste for reuse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
England
Bond Booster Club to Present Program at Herring School
Clare's Bond Booster Club will be at Herring school Friday evening April Sth for a program led by Harley Holt Leo Russell George Lehr and Polly Parent followed by a box social. Attendees can swap the boxes for stamps or bonds and support a new school activity drawing a large crowd.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clare’s
Bond Booster Club
Herring School
Harley “Happy” Holt
Leo “Buck” Russell
George “Porgie’ Lehr
Polly “Parrot
City Dogs Target Victory Gardens Across Town
Local readers report many stray dogs causing garden damage as Marysville and Clare residents are urged by city councils to keep canines tied or enclosed. The plea ties into a broader wartime push to protect Victory Gardens and support armed forces and lend-lease programs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marysville
Washington
Republican Radio Broadcasts for Election Day
The Republican party airs radio programs to inform voters ahead of the April 5 election. Schedule lists April events across Michigan stations including Michigan Radio Network and WJR Detroit with time slots on Saturday and Sunday across Bay City Jackson Flint Detroit Grand Rapids Lansing Battle Creek.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Republican Party
Michigan Radio Network
Bay City
Jackson
Flint
Detroit
Grand Rapids
Lansing
Battle Creek
WJR
Appreciation for Odd Fellow and Rebekah bed benefit supper
Harold Schofield and Viola Agle express gratitude for the help and cooperation that made the hospital bed benefit supper a huge success.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rebekah
Harold Schofield
Noble Grand
Viola Agle
Wayne Cook Receives Wings at Air Cadet Graduation
Cadet Wayne Cook earned his silver wings and aLieutenant's commission at the Air Cadet Training School graduation in Hagie Pass Texas. He enlisted over two years ago in Chicago, moved to the Army Air Corps, and will be stationed at Randolph Field Texas as a pilot instructor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilber Lawhead
Long Lake
Harrison
Knoxville
Tennessee
Hagte Pass
Texas
Air Cadet Training School
Wayne Cook
Wayne
Chicago
Navy
Army Air Corps
Hagle Pass
Cook
Randolph Field
Kapplinger Son Confirmed Alive as POW in Manila Bay
Mrs. Kapplinger learned from U S Marine Corps and Red Cross that their son Cpl Jarvis M Kapplinger is alive and a prisoner of war in the Manila Bay area. The note gave a mailing address for correspondence but not the internment location.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Sentinel
Wm. Kapplinger
War Department
Kapplinger
Card of Thanks for Sickness and Death of Robert Whitlock
The Whitlock family thanks friends and neighbors for help and sympathy during the illness and death of their brother Robert Whitlock. Gratitude to those who sent flowers, Mrs. Leah Gardon for comfort, and the choir and pianist for hymns. Mr and Mrs Chas Whitlock
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Whitlock
Leah Gardon
Chas, Whitlock
Hospital gratitude note from Mrs Lewis Sunday
Mrs Lewis Sunday expresses thanks to everyone who remembered her during her stay at Community Hospital Mt Pleasant. She praises the flowers letters cards and personal services she received and says they are dearly appreciated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mt. Pleasant
Card of Thanks to Clare Friends and Caregivers
I thank my many friends and neighbors for cards candy letters and gifts received during my stay with my uncle and aunt Mr and Mrs August Ulrich in Clare I am grateful to Dr and Mrs Ballard for their wonderful care and kindness to me. To everyone I say thank you Bernard L Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
August Ulrich
Clare
Mrs. Ballard
Bernard L
Local Fraternal and Civic Clubs Schedule Meetings
Community groups list upcoming meetings with days and times. Clare Lodge 333 O G F meets Monday at 8 30 p.m. Clare Townsend Club No 2 meets second and fourth Thursday. American Legion holds second and fourth Monday evenings. Mt Vernon Grange and other lodges post regular sessions. all welcome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clare Lodge
OG. F
The
American Legion
Clare Townsend Club No
Thankful note from Clyde Allen for plants and kindness
Clyde Allen thanks friends and neighbors for messages, plants, and kindness during his recent illness.
Third Ward Voters urged to support Lawrence Brown
Nomination for re election to the Supervisors seat from Clare's third ward on the Democratic ticket. A dinner event at Congregational Church parlors on April 5 to rally support. Meal begins 11:00 AM.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clare
Lawrence Brown
Paul Manee Seeks Vote as Third Ward Alderman
Notice to voters thanks supporters of the Republican nominee Paul Manee at the ward caucus and asks for support and votes at the April 5 election.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Third Ward
Paul Manee
Public Auction at Henrietta Walling Farm near Frost
Mrs. Ella Pilgrim auctions livestock and farm implements at 1 00 PM on Thursday April 15 at the Henrietta Walling farm located 34 miles east of Frost town hall. Auctioneer Andrew Courier with Citizens State Bank as clerk. Details appear next week in the Sentinel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ella Pilgrim
Frost Town Hall
Henrietta Walling
Andrew
Citizens State Bank
War Bonds urged to fund purchases of Browning guns
U S fighting forces favor the 50 caliber Browning machine gun for short range use, firing up to 600 rounds per minute at ranges to 2000 yards. One gun costs about 1500 dollars and a 30 caliber gun around 600 dollars. Communities can join to buy War Bonds, contributing at least ten percent of income, with payroll deductions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. S
Standard Station Reopens on West US-10
The Standard Station on west US-10 reopened April 1, 1943 with Mr. Harry Foss in charge and welcomes old and new patrons at Jones Standard Service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Us-10
Harry Foss
Jones Standard
Red Cross Campaign Kudos From Sheridan Township School
The committee thanks pupils and teacher Migs Dorothy Heuschele of Brewer school for exceeding their quota in the Red Cross drive. They note the school is the only one in the township to go over the top and offer congratulations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Cross
Sheridan Township
Migs-Dorothy Heuschele
Brewer ‘School
Withdrawn Candidacy Notice for April Election
First Ward voters are informed that Wmet Osho has withdrawn from candidacy for the April election though his name will appear on the ballot. The announcement notes the withdrawal and directs voters to consider other candidates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wmet Osho
Community meetings and schedules in Farwell area
The notes list Wednesday evening gatherings at 00, Farwell 1.0. C F and Rebekah hold open house Thursdays from 7 30 to 11 30. The Clare Parent Teacher Association meets on the third Monday of each month in the kindergarten room at the school.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clara Rebekah
Clare Troop 125
Boy Scouts of America
John BH. Sparbel Post
V.F.W
O.E
The
American Legion
Legion
Glare Cammon Council
Farwell
C.F
Rebekah
Clare Parent-Teacher Association
Election Notice for Clare Michigan Biannual Spring Vote 1943
The city of Clare Michigan will hold the biannual spring election on Monday April 5 1943 at Clare City Hall 202 West 8th Street to elect two Justices of the Supreme Court two Regents of the University of Michigan Superintendent of Public Instruction member of the State Board of Education two members of the State Board of Agriculture State Highway Commissioner to fill vacancy County School Commissioner City Officers Mayor Clerk Treasurer Justice of Peace Supervisor Alderman and Constables in 3 wards The ballot also lists two proposed constitutional amendments Proposal No 1 a township officers term two years and Proposal No 2 to validate certain alienations or mortgages of homestead lands after 25 years The polls open 7:00 am and close 6:00 pm with possible adjournment at noon by the election board Alex McKinnon is listed as clerk dated March 1 1943
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clare
Michigan
Clare City Hall
Bth
Stath
Supreme Court
University of Michigan
Lincoln Township
Superintendent of Public Instruction
State Board of Education
State Board of Agriculture
Justice of the Peace
Board of Review
Ain
Board of Eléction
Elizabeth “Moyer
Township Election Notice and Constitutional Proposals
Notice given for Lincoln Township Hall election on Monday April 5 1943. Officials sought include supervisor clerk treasurer justice of the peace and highway commissioner plus four constables and two JP terms. Also two constitutional amendment proposals numbered 1 and 2. Polls open 7 am to 6 pm with possible one hour noon adjournment by election inspectors. Elizabeth Moyer township clerk.
Also Mentioned on This Page
P. M
Masonic Lodge
Dawes
U.S. Treasury Department
Bond Booster ‘Club
Air Corps
Mrs. Lewis
the Citizens
Clare, Michigan
Isabella Counties
Member
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
Farwell Townsend Club
Elm Grove
Townsend Club
Clare Masonic Lodge
Mt. Vernon Grange
Loomis Townsend Club
Grant Townsend Glub No. 1
Grant Community Club
C.F. Lodge
Clyde Allen
Farwell Rebekah “Lodge
Alex McKinnon
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