Town Officers Elected Monday for Coming Year
Light voting in most townships with sticker candidates stirring interest in Freeman Lincoln and Sheridan townships. Freeman residents tied for clerk after a lottery chose Irene Goodrich over John Gaffney. Other results list supervisors clerks treasurers highway officials and constables across Greenwood Lincoln Redding and Arthur townships.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Freeman
Lincoln
Sheridan
J. J. Beard
Irene Goodrich
Paul Weage
Thomas Cook
Herbert Middleton
Gaffney
Greenwood
Charlie van Blarcom
Caroline BE. Darling
Elsworth Chaffee
Justice of Peace
Altman Collins
Board of Review
Bert Dousglas
Fred Kuehl
Max Stanley
Bert Parshal
Lincoln Township
Francis Baker
Elizabeth Moyer
Lillian Hanson
F. A. Luce
Norman Tolson
Harry C. Moyer
Lionel King
Ralph Cowles
Stanley Hergenroeder
Austin Dunkle
Redding Township
James Collard
Edwin Rouse
Henry Austin
Food for Victory drives farm labor intake in Alma Michigan
The United States Employment Service with local groups launches a 1942 recruitment program to recruit workers for farms. It targets regular and seasonal labor including beet workers and harvest hands, inviting industrial workers with after hours availability to support the war effort. Contact City Hall Alma Michigan to participate and plan ahead for farm needs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
United States Employment Service
City Hall
Alma
Michigan
RORIMAGE SALE At John Doherty’s Store
Notice of an April 1647 sale at John Doherty’s store appears in this fragment. The text names J Doherty and refers to LMirs and the location Over John Doherty's store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Doherty
Lmirs
J. J. Doherty
Lily Parade Benefit for Crippled Children
The Lily parade on Saturday benefited the crippled children's fund and was a grand success. The committee thanks Betty Wright Coleen Ryan Delores Rainwater Rene May Reeder and Ruby Ann Foss for their cheerful cooperation. The Bas ter Seal Sale financial report will appear in the next Sentinel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hly
Crippled Children’s Fund
Betty Wright
Coleen Ryan
Delores Rainwater
Rene May Reeder
Ruby Ann Foss
The
Sentinel
Workers sought to help produce food for victory
Lawrence W. Jackson leads Clare Council of Defense urging home front action. He stresses cleaning attics and cellars for scrap, salvaging old appliances, buying defense bonds, supporting Red Cross, and conserving food. He urges seven day meal plans, weekly shopping on specials, price checks, and nutritious menus while planning Victory Gardens and community canning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jackson
Defense
Red Cross
Triplet Calves Born on Clare Farm Near Wise Township
Five miles east of Clare in Wise township Bert Bergey’s farm saw three calves born on Good Friday a rare triplet birth two vets from Clare and Coleman confirm one calf lives yet the ewes and lambs prosper. Henry Doll and Richard Woodcock Clare Rod and Gun Club leaders, bagged a red fox during crow hunting Wednesday. Ted Newman on Brand farm reports five sets of triplet lambs this season aiding the Food for Victory drive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bert Bergey
Clare
Wise Township
Charles Stirling
Mloyd High
Coleman
Henry Doll
Richard Woodcock
Clare Rod and Gun Club
Ted Newman
Old Brand Farm
Beaverton Girl Bitten on Head by Dog in Gladwin County
Sue Mas Slater of Beaverton Township in Gladwin County was badly bitten on the head by a dog. She was rushed to Clare where Dr. Hammerberg required five stitches. Sue is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Louis Slater, formerly of Clare County.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vittle Sue Mae Slater
Beaverton Township
Sue Mas Slater
Gladwin County
Clare
Hammerberg
Sue Mas
Louis Slater
Clare County
Clare Council Forms War Coordination Plan and Bulletin Boards
The Clare Community Council decides to meet monthly to coordinate defense efforts during the war. Meetings are the fourth Tuesday at 7 30 in the City Library, with the next on April 28. A two-board system for school and downtown use is planned to display a six or twelve month calendar of activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clare
Union Good Friday Service Draws Large Crowd
The Good Friday Union Church service held at the First Congregational Church was packed with chairs in every corner and many turned away. Participants included Rev. Harry Cleveland, Rev. Floyd Galusha, Dr. John H. Hall, and Rev. Albert Dawe who led messages while a union choir provided music. The Chamber of Commerce asked local businesses to close from 1 to 3 pm and many complied, with numerous businesspeople in attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Donald B. Holbrook
Victory Speakers Bureau
Douglas Paxton
Conrad Walker
James A. Rawley
John H. Hadk
John Hall, Jr
N. L. Tibbits
Schlafley
Ina Mary Young
Wiliam Dunlop
Harry Cleveland
Jamil Pfister
Morrison
B. Hickey
Red Cross
Albert Dawe
First Congregational Church
Church of God
Floyd Galusha
The
Baptist Church
John H.,hall
Methodist Church
Congregational Church
Chamber of Commerce
House Moved Without Interfering With Ordinary Duties
J R Cotton of Montana moved Calvin Cotton's house a distance of ten rots in Sheridan township. Mrs. Cotton kept cooking and housework uninterrupted. Cotton has fifty years in the building moving business and a clean accident record.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. R. Cotton
Montana
Calvin Cotton
Sheridan Township
Rummage Sale at Bird Congregation Friday and Saturday
A church rummage sale hosted by the Bird congregation will run Friday and Saturday April 17 and 18. Proceeds will support church programs and community outreach.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
BIRD
Red Cross Activities Clare County Chapter Meeting
Mrs. Gérald H. B. Lamb of Farwell will lead the Clare County Red Cross Chapter monthly meeting at Harrison School on Monday evening April 18. The session introduces the summer program and urges all members and county residents to attend and learn how to help.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clare County
Gérald BH. Lamb
Farwell
Red Cross
Harrison School
Charles Goodenow Dies Sudden at 61
Charles Goodenow a longtime Clare resident died suddenly at his home north of the Cornwell Ranch from a heart attack at age sixty one. He was a former local drayman. Survived by his wife and two children. Funeral from Doherty Funeral Home at 2:00 pm Saturday with Rev. Floyd Galusha. interment Cherry Grove Cemetery. Mrs. Cecilia Johnston of Dubuque Iowa unable to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Goodenow
Cornwell Ranch
Charlie
Clare
Cecilia Johnston
Dubuque
Iowa
Doherty
Floyd Galusha
Cherry Grove
Fourth World War Registration Set For April 27 in Michigan
Michigan Local Boards, under Col. B M Rosecrans, plan the fourth registration to be held nationwide Monday April 27 from 7:00 am to 9:00 pm. Males born between April 28 1877 and February 16 1897 in the continental U S or territories will register. those aged 18 to 20 remain exempt from service. About 570 000 Michiganians will register, with Wayne County contributing around 225 000. Local boards will use public schools and buildings for registration aided by 25 000 volunteer registrars. school officials and local agencies will assist to ensure accuracy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michigan
Col. B. M. Rosecrans
Selective Service
United States
Alaska
Hawaii
Puerto Rico
Col. Rosecrans
Wayne County
Tourist room registrations urged in Clare Chamber drive
Clare residents with tourist rooms for rent are asked to register with Austin Bates, Secretary of the Clare Chamber of Commerce, providing address, room count, and rates. The data will aid guests and lead to future advertising through Chamber materials mailed nationwide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clare
Austin Bates
Clare Chamber of Commerce
Chamber of
Ration Board Announces April Tire Quotas
Clare County Rationing Board lists April quotas for List A and List B tires and tubes, including truck and passenger tires and retreads. Regulations to ration recapped tires using reclaimed rubber apply, with speed and mileage limits set for camelback recaps. Applications by April 1 for List B passenger cars and by April 20 for List B trucks. certificates issued as needed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clare County Rationing Board
Rovelle Clark
Charles Rutter
County Rationing Board
John EB. Hamm
Office of Price Administration
Hamm
Central Michigan Alcoholic Beverage Association Meets Tuesday
The Central Michigan Alcoholic Beverage Association held a banquet at the Farwell hall with sixty attendees from Mt. Pleasant Clare Barryton Coleman Lake Harrison Beal City Weidman Farwell. President Irving Howell spoke on regulations governing alcohol distribution and announced biweekly meetings. Officials urged member tavern owners to uphold legal standards and invite others to join.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central Michigan Alcoholic Beverage Association
Farwell
Daniels
Liquor Control Commission
Lansing
Commission
Seaver Amble
John W. Duntop
Association
Pégeibie
Ped
Pléagant Béer
Local Jeweler Elected Mayor
N L Tibbill a Republican and local jeweler was elected Mayor of Clare on Monday by a substantial plurality.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
N. L. Tibbill
City of
Clare
Mrs. Louise Davis Dies Sudden on Easter Sunday
Louise Davis a longtime Clare resident dies suddenly at 11 30 PM Easter Sunday at her east Fourth Street home. Born February 14 1879 in Ontario she lived most of her life in Clare and worked as a Union Telephone operator. She is survived by daughter Margaret Barrett granddaughter Margaret Stueber two sisters Pearl Lanshaw Winnie Armstrong an aunt Mrs William Dwyer and many friends Funeral services were held at the Dwyer home with Rev S J Morrison and burial in Cherry Grove Cemetery. Arrangements by Doherty Sons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anna Louise Davis
Thomas and
Margaret Dwyer
Ontario
Canada
Clare
Michigan
Union Telephone Company
Clare County Savings Bank
Doherty Sons
St. Cecilia's Church
Carl Lanshaw
Wheeler
Margaret Barrett
Pontiac
Margaret Stueber
Pearl Lanshaw
Winnie Armstrong
William Dwyer
Dwyer
East Fourth Street
S. J. Morrison
Cherry Grove
Service Members Appeal for Letters and News
Pvt Floyd Preston Black Jr at Camp Crowder Missouri asks for letters from friends. Pvt John A Schaaf receives mail at 36127859 Co 30th Int APO No 3 Tacoma Washington. Sgt Henry Floyd Gordon of the U S Coast Artillery promoted to sergeant and will complete first year this month. address Battery G 5th Coast Artillery Hast Point Nahant Massachusetts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Floyd Preston Black, Jr
Black
Camp Crowder
Co. B
B.N.T
Missouri
John A. Schaaf
Schaaf
A.P
Tacoma
Washington
Henry Floyd Gordon
Glenn D. Gordon
U. S.S. Coast Artillery
Sth Coast Artillery
Hast Point
Nahant
Massachusetts
Smelt Supper Planned by Clare Masonic Lodge Friday
The Clare Masonic Lodge will host a smelt supper this Friday at the Masonic hall with serving beginning at 6 30. Proceeds benefit the lodge charity fund and members urge residents to attend for a taste of Art Damoth fried smelt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clare
Keen Interest Shown In City Voting Monday
Voters showed strong interest in Monday's city election with races between Democratic and Republican candidates for Mayor and Alderman in wards one and three. The report lists ward by ward tallies for Mayor City Clerk Treasurer Supervisor and other posts, ending with total votes cast for Mayor at 893.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Omer Parent
N. L. Tibbits
Edna Morgan
Alex McKinnon
Bernice Johnson
Hazel Hawkins
J. C. Marotzke
Dave Woolston
Elmer L. Osborn
Robert Archambault
Fred ‘Parish
Guy Hardy
Second Ward
Ralph Artibee
John Empey
Ace Parker
Harold Freming
Sanford Burnett
John Rodabaugh
Third Ward
N. L. Tibbilg
Bernice Johnston
Lawrence Brown
Henry Ackerman
Eugene Wyman
Arthur Parish
Harley Holt
Stanley Parish
Easter Sunday Inspiring Services At Congregational Church
The First Congregational Church held an Easter morning service described as unusually inspiring with Mrs. Robert Carter as soloist and Mrs. Ada Streit assisting the choir. The Pastor continued a nine part series on testimonies to Christ while the Junior Choir performed two numbers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Congregational Church
Robert Carter
Ada Streit
Nicodemos
Jesus
Christ
Pilgrim Fellowship
Mary Lou Williams
Old Rugged Cross
Avis Murdoch
Isabella Pomona Grange Meeting Notice
Ikiballa County Pomos Grange plans a Wednesday evening meeting with Deélwin Grange on April 25. Members Pat Lek Waeh Nina Forher and Sedy are listed among participants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ikiballa
County
Pomoie-G
Nee “Will
Deélwin Grange
Pat Lek
Waeh
Also Mentioned on This Page
Arthur Township
Ray Harrold
Jesse C. Newman
Mary Sanders
Melvin Haines
Walter Garver
Charles Ott
Perry Davis
Jesse W. Newman
Clair Coulter
Leonard Fisch
Lowell Shull
Victory Gardens
Rorimage Sale
Lawrence W. Jackson
Clare Council of Defense
Von
UNION
Chas. Goodenow
Ration Board
Central Michigan Alcoholic Beverage Assn
Odd Fellow Hall
Louise Davis
U.S
Board of Supervisors
Pilgrim Fellowship Group
Isabella-Pomona
Grange
Nina Forher
Sedy
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