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Newspaper
Clare Sentinel
Location
Clare, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Apr 20, 1945
Page
8
Local notice page lists publishing rates and military friendly pricing for Michigan and out-of-state readers. Community notices include social visits, hospital news, wounded service members, and weekend guests at Alma area homes, with references to families such as McQuiston, Vreeland, Schaaf, Van Buskirk, and Vollmer.
Obituary note reports the death of T/5 Keith C. Johnson near Honnef Germany on March 23 1945 while serving in the Quartermaster Corps. His family receives a formal casualty letter and burial plans follow. The Johnsons also mourn their other son Kenneth lost in France July 7 1944. Memorial services are scheduled at Harrison Congregational Church on April 22 at 2 30 PM.
Six ladies gathered for Red Cross activities as robes were worked on. Mrs. Newell asks for more volunteers to sew at the room or at home, noting Wednesday sessions. Ralph Shull of Gladwin visited his sister and brother‑in‑law. Karen Myers planned a two‑week stay with grandparents while her mother travels in Maryland. Wallace Allen, in Italy for three weeks, is in a convalescent unit after double pneumonia. Mr. and Mrs. Eddie Brice hosted Sunday dinner for their daughter, and others visited friends in Ithaca. Grate Gleason and children visited Mrs. Hilly Shaw in Gladwin Monday.
Regular meeting of Harrison Chapter OBE S with thirty two in attendance was led by W M Hilda Bringman. The group adjourned to a dining room for refreshments hosted by Mrs Alena Dobson and Mrs Amy Darling. Mrs James Whitmer hosted a birthday supper for her husband Saturday evening with guests Mr and Mrs Albert Whitmer, Cole, and Mrs Clarence Hor home on furlough.
Mrs Thora Morrison entertained her bridge club at her home Thursday evening. Two tables were played with Roberta Roth high score, Valera Ferguson second, and Martha Sullivan traveling. Delicious refreshments were served.
Mrs Hloise Balmer was guest of honor at a Tuesday evening shower hosted by Mr. and Mrs. B. Valera Ferguson with Mrs. Janet Henderson and Mrs. Roberta Roth. Three tables of badge played with high score by the guest of honor Myra Bert Stanfield of Mr. Pleasant.
Mr and Mrs Rachel Van Buskirk entertained Saturday night in honor of Mr and Mrs John Schwanz wedding anniversary and Mrs Schwanzs birthday. Dancing followed with guests including Mr and Mrs Roy Swanson of Saginaw Mrs Alfred Elliott of Clare Mr and Mrs Albert Roland Don Van Valkenburg Mrs Thelma Chaffee of Greenwood and Floyd Chaffee of Ypsilanti. Refreshments were served by the hostess.
St Athanasius Harrison lists Mass at 9:00 a m this Sunday led by Rev Chas D Brophy. Congregational Church under Rev Harold Watson offers Sunday School at 10 45 a m with Peter Oman as superintendent followed by church services at 42 00 o'clock.
Elder David Bailey leads services with Sunday School at 11:15 a.m. Oriole and Bluebird groups meet prior to evening services. Sunday worship starts at 10:30 a.m. Evening services are at 8:00 p.m.
Rev Clinton Hilton leads 10:00 a m Sunday School. Mrs Harold Yost conducts 11:15 a m church services with 7:30 p m evening services. Special services Wednesday at 7:30 and Young People's meeting every Monday evening.
Harrison mission follows Sunday School at 10:00, preaching at 11:00, and evening worship at 7:30. Church events include Thursday prayer meeting at 7:30 led by Pastor E. C. Clapp. The article notes liquor traffic as harmful to the community.
University of Illinois dairy expert W. W. Yapp explains cows expel 12 to 18 pounds of moisture daily through breath and perspiration. A 1000 pound cow inhales 115 to 224 pounds of air per day, totaling about 3 542 cubic feet per hour, implying an air duct of about two feet square for twenty cows.
Dr J F Oesterling of Penn State says trims determine a garment’s usefulness more than fabric. He notes glued designs soften with heat and imitation leather or pasted belts fail in cleaning. Genuine leather or solid cloth belts stay reliable, while button paint and color edging should resist fading. Deep, firm seams are essential.
A tip advises starching the final rinse on thinly worn tablecloths and napkins to restore stiffness and a fresher appearance. The method aims to improve body and presentation of the fabric.
The Clare event honored football letter winners including Bob Smith Dale White and several others. Speaker Don Wattrick praised military and school athletic cooperation while announcing Ford trophies for the American Legion titles and stressing intra mural sports and postwar athletic prospects. Harkey Hartshorn received the Kiwanis athletic award for excellence in athletics and leadership.
Leo Brown announced that two contenders were nearly equal so only one name would appear on the trophy while both Foss and the other candidate receive identical awards. Former Kiwanis trophy winners since 1936 were listed, and praise was given to organizers, the church ladies, and dinner staff.
Some gladiolus varieties show resistance to thrips while others are more susceptible. Giants like Giant Nymph resist thrips, while groups with 75 to 85 day bloom times fare best and 95 to 100 day types fare worst. корм
Before modern non corrosive priming, steaning with hot water and oil after shooting was needed. Old mixtures left chemical salts causing moisture, leading to bore corrosion and loss of accuracy. Even 20 to 30 shots without prompt cleaning could start rusting, shortening barrel life for farmers and hunters who use the gun infrequently.
A homeowner reports moving furniture periodically to avoid crushing rugs in crowded spots. The practice helps preserve rug pile and prolongs life, with emphasis on lighter furniture rotations and rug underlays for protection.
Public notice from the Probate Court of Clare County Michigan states that Lawrence W. Turner’s final administration account for the Mae Beatty estate will be examined and allowed on May 14, 1945, at 10:00 a.m. at the Harrison probate office. The order requires three weeks of publication in the Clare Sentinel. George Bates, Judge of Probate.
Wear Clothing specialists advise brushing woolen coats and suits along the grain, both inside and out, and around pockets and cuffs. Hang outdoors when possible, use sturdy hangers, and fold creased trousers over a cross bar. Regular cleaning and careful pressing with a warm iron helps prevent setting stains.
A kitchen note urges using low heat whenever possible and direct heat rather than a double boiler when practical.
Clare city hosts an American Legion dance on Saturday April 21 from 9 00 to 12 00 with a good dance orchestra. Couples admission is 1 00 and an extra lady 50 cents.
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