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Newspaper
Clare Sentinel
Location
Clare, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Aug 07, 1942
Page
3
Clare Lodge No. 333 I C C F asks readers to notify the recording secretary of any son daughter or relative in service with last known address so the lodge can send a letter of greeting and appreciation for their sacrifice to the nation and ours.
Sgt. Neal Elden provides a new mailing address: 16012242, 765th Ord. Co., AV.N., APO 1253, c/o Postmaster, New York, N.Y. This notice records his unit and delivery instructions for military mail.
Pvt Peter P Mercier is listed with a new address at 16011136 495 Bn Btry D CA AA US Army APo 860 d/o Postmaster New York NY.
Cpl Charles Haywood's new address is given as Motor Section at the Composite School Unit Camp Richie Maryland. The notice confirms his assignment location for official mail and correspondence.
Albert Robert Anderson aboard the U S S Massachusetts sends a copy of The Bay Stater to his grandparents Mr and Mrs Ralph Stevens. The issue covers Royal Order of Treasure Island initiation tossing sailors overboard plus church services library notes social items and sports and entertainment aboard ship.
Forrest L. Garchow 20 son of Mr. and Mrs. William Garchow Jr. of Clare Michigan has entered the U S Naval Training Station at Great Lakes Illinois. He is undergoing recruit training and will take aptitude tests to determine next steps, including service school or duty assignments at sea or other naval stations.
Hugh Warner of Clare has joined the Engineer Replacement Training Center at Fort Leonard Wood Missouri for an intensive program preparing him for combat engineer duty. The curriculum covers drill marksmanship and combat principles plus engineering tasks such as bridge building demolitions road and obstacle construction. Soldiers proceed to tactical units special training or officer candidate schools.
A visit to Tommay Dwyer and Wallace Crigier at the Great Lakes Naval Training Station near Chicago was reported on Sunday. The guests included Mr and Mrs Hart Dwyer Mrs Arthur Thayer and Miss Faynell Crigier.
A report notes an expected departure Tuesday night with travel to North Dakota planned for Wednesday. The destination and purpose are not specified in the readable text.
For those wishing to write Arthur Lamb the new address is Set Arthur Lamb 16013058 Hq and Ha Sqdn 18th Service Group R APO 959 c/o Postmaster San Francisco California.
Pvt. Laurence W. Jackson Jr. son of Mr. and Mrs. L. W. Jackson, formerly of this city, trained at Scott Field Illinois and Bolling Field DC, now serves as radio man on a B 24 Ferry Command bomber from Smyrna Tennessee. He spoke by telephone with his parents from Detroit Sunday and cannot return home now.
Local golf chatter erupts as Paul Mance scores a genuine hole in one on No 5 at Twin Elms course. Previous feats on No 8 by Chet Potter Clyde Harris Le Hampton are noted, with Neff Brown and Dan McDonald also praised for remarkable shots.
Ben Halefatardt announces candidacy for Clare County Road Commissioner on the Republican ticket ahead of the September primaries. He seeks support and votes from voters in the county.
Wartime drive expands to scrap drives across farms and towns. WPB aims to scrap vehicles within sixty days, with 12 000 local salvage committees, backed by $2 million in advertising. 4-H Future Farmers Boy Scouts enlist as collection expands.
Mrs C H Earley a longtime resident of Vernon Michigan dies at home after a life as wife mother and neighbor. She leaves husband two sons Lawrence Roseville Ohio and Oliver Clare four daughters Mrs William Dunlop Clare Mrs Clifford Lane Vernon Township Mrs Donald Artibee Lake and Mrs Alva Whetstone Crooksville Ohio three stepchildren Alton Saginaw Clarence Detroit and Mrs Wayne Wheeler Cleveland twenty grandchildren three great grandchildren one sister Mrs John Miller Woodsfield Ohio two brothers Alfred and John Briggs Woodsfield Ohio with services at Thurston Funeral Home officiated by Rev Harry Cleveland and burial in Cherry Grove cemetery. Distancing relatives and friends attended from Ohio Michigan and beyond. Floral tributes reflected high esteem for the deceased.
Leonard Naab a Wilson state park lifeguard near Harrison is conducting swimming classes for children while supervising adult bathers. The conservation department announced new film loans and training rules for dogs on game with timing and permit requirements.
Final regular season standings list Clare Hardware and Gulf tied atop the league with strong records. Playoff pairings begin soon with two games on August 10 and 11 to determine the first division winner who secures the league trophy for one year held by Harrison.
The mayor announces parallel parking on main streets with painted yellow stalls to save space. Two Clare painters were hired to work quickly, improving city hall windows and upkeep. He praises local business and thanks supporters, while urging residents to write service members.
The Christian Endeavor group held its first annual business meeting on Friday night July 31 at Brown Corners United Brethren Church. Rev. Marion Burkett chaired the session and was reelected president. New officers include Charles Kleinhardt Jr as vice president Gladys Saul as secretary Annabel Schunk as assistant secretary A J Hampton as treasurer and Norma Hutchinson as pianist Elsie Rank as chorister Walter Kleiner served as treasurer and Dorothy Reinhardt gave a retiring treasurer’s report.
An extensive OCD and Chemical Warfare Service study urges rapid jet water strikes on incendiary bombs after a fall to prevent large fires. The officials argue water jets extinguish bombs within a minute, reducing danger from ensuing fires, and warn against relying on thermit or burster reactions.
Unit No. 2 at St. Cecilia's Church will hold a rummage sale on August 8 near J. He Doherty's store. Everything priced under 50a. Ethel Gleason serves as chairman.
A notice seeks a painter to finish the Mann Siding school house interior. Applicants should see Howard Brockway, located across from the school house, for details and arrangements.
Plan to eat a Frankenmuth style dinner Sunday August 16 at St. Cecelia's Church. The menu for next week is announced.
The 28th Robinett reunion is set for Sunday August 16 1942 in Cotton's Grove Sheridan township. 441h Secretary.
The family of Mrs. Hila Russell thanks De. John Hall the Woman's Society of the Methodist Church and all friends and neighbors for kindness and sympathy during her illness and death. Mr Edwin L Russell Mi and Mrs Carl T Dust Mn and Mrs John J Milter
Mr A B Needham of Flint Michigan will speak at the Lake School House on Sunday August 16 at 2 30 pm. Special music by Dr and Mrs Hoverter and the Ewart orchestra accompanies a gospel message. Admission is free and a blessing will be offered.
A candidate announces a bid for County Road Commissioner on the Republican ticket. The statement requests support ahead of the September primaries and provides a contact address at 4214 Orlie Stockwell, Harrison, Michigan.
The notice lists recurring meetings for various clubs and organizations. It includes the Farwell Townsend Club meeting every other Thursday, Clare Townsend Club No 2, Grant Community Club on the first Thursday, Grant Townsend Club No 1 on the first and third Fridays, lm Grove Townsend Club on the second and fourth Fridays at 8 pm, Clare Masonic Lodge on the second Tuesday, American Legion Auxiliary on the second Monday, American Legion on the second and fourth Mondays, Clare Common Council on the first and third Mondays, and Farmers Union Grant Township Local No 143 on the first and third Wednesdays.
The notice lists a WIND event at 7:00 pm and an ICC activity at 130 BM with 800 OKLA. Music is provided by Kirté's Hérald's Maile Qupitet, indicating a local cultural program and a night schedule.
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