4 H Club Girls Win at Gaylord Camp
Sheridan Live Wire 4-H Club members Marion Rutter and Ethel Jean Gerow earned top honors at Gaylord camp. Rutter joined the State Service Club and Gerow was selected as a state 4 H Club judge to compete at Lansing. The day included a club tour with visits to calves gardens poultry canning and sheep.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sheridan
Gaylord
Ethel Jean Gerow
Lansing
Wihel
Gerow
Rinehart
Stanley Ball
Ration Book Registration Set for Michigan Schools
Basic A ration books will be issued to Michigan car owners through public schools on September 18 19 and 20 per Dr Eugene B Elliott state superintendent of public instruction. Current A books expire September 21 and county school commissioners will distribute with superintendents in cities. Clare county expects registration similar to November 1942 and there are about one million A book holders in Michigan.
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Michigan
Eugene B. Elliott
Hillett
Clare County Rationing Board
Clare County
Letters From Boys in Service
Mr and Mrs Alonzo Brown of Farwell received a letter from their son Paul in France July 24 1944. He describes quiet time in France then moving orders and news of cider in civilian houses. He notes many towns bombed and expresses sympathy for civilians and asks not to worry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alonzo Brown
Farwell
Paul
France
Pldase
Anniversary of Ensign Bowler Observed Here
Monday August 14 marked the first anniversary of Ensign Howard Bowler's death with a High memorial Mass at St. Cecilia's Church. Rev. Chas. D. Brophy led the service attended by Bowler's parents Mr. and Mrs. Will Bowler and family. nephews Billy and Jimmy Wilson served the Mass. The gathering reflected on the, line Greater love than this no man hath that a man lay down his life for his friends. A number of friends received Holy Communion in memory.
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Ensign Howard Bowler
Chas. D. Brophy
St. Cecilia’s Church
Ensign Bowler
Will Bowler
Billy
Jimmy Wilson
Care urged as berry pickers raise fire risk in woods
Conservation officers warn of high fire hazard due to light rainfall and dry winds as berry pickers flood the woods. Data show 38 forest fires this year burning 267 acres versus 21 fires and under 100 acres in all of 1943, urging smokers to extinguish cigarettes and fully bury campfires.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Conservation Department
Harrison
Rationing Details and Stamp Programs
The notice lists blue red and sugar stamp allocations for Book 4 and Book 3 shoe stamps. It notes point values validity dates and month rules. It also covers gasoline coupons tires inspection reminders price information lines and radio program schedules plus a monthly tin can salvage collection in Clare with curbside pickup.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
WECM
WSAM
WFDF
Clare
New Lumber Orders Boost Essential Farm Supply
Michigan farmers stand to gain from new government lumber rules effective August 1. Forestry expert Richard C. Johnson says most farm uses are essential and will get priority. The plan sets three month limits, requires WPB forms for higher needs, and directs farmers to county agents for guidance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michigan
Richard C. Johnson
Michigan State College Forestry Department
Johnson
County War Board
War Production Board
Multiple injuries in area highway accidents report
Reports detail several traffic injuries near Harrison and Long Lake on US-27 and Windover Lake Road. Victims include members of the Melling and Miller families treated at local hospitals, with police investigation and a hit and run arrest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Abraham Moorstein
Traverse City
Long Lake Store
Agnes Melling
Mancelona
Sarah Melling
Jeanette Melling
Delores Melling
Hart C. Wilson
Harrison
Houghton Lake
Card of ThanksExpression of gratitude for support during illness
A reader thanks friends for cards fruit and flowers sent during a hospital stay and recovery. Special appreciation is expressed to Dr Ballard for care and kindness.
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Dr. Ballard
Sentier Run Delivers Results At Low Cost
A Sentier run yields measurable outcomes with minimal expense, highlighting cost efficiency and practical results for participants and organizers alike.
Shallow Cultivation for Corn to Protect Roots
The article explains keeping corn cultivation shallow to avoid root injury. Roots won't develop in the dry loose mulch, so shallow work lets the crop use plowed soil as feed. If seedbed prep is good, minimal cultivation suffices to weed, with limited help on heavy soils to seal cracks and reduce moisture loss.
Clare Bowling Alleys Open Season With Refurbished Alleys
Jamey Stanley proprietor of the Clare Bowling Alleys announces a 7 00 p m opening on Sunday evening August 20 for the season. Alleys resurfaced approaches refinished pinsetters overhauled and new equipment provided. a variety of weights and sizes of bowling balls available. A B C sanctioned alleys remain popular for health and recreation. League bowling planned to begin around September 20 with meetings announced soon.
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Jamey Stanley
Clare
A.B.C
Disabled Persons Invited to Consult Vocational Agent
I K Norton vocational rehabilitation field agent for the State Board of Control for Vocational Education will meet with disabled persons or World War II veterans interested in training or employment. The program offers career guidance, medical and psychological information, training planning, and placement services. The Veterans Vocational Technical School at Pine Lake offers courses in machine drafting office practice and watch and clock repair with future additions.
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I. K. Norton
State Board of Control For Vocational Education
Memorial City Hall
Clare
Veterans Vocational Technical School
Pine Lake
Michigan
George H. Fern
State Board
Norton
State Office of Veterans Affairs
State Board of Control For
Polio Cases Climb Early Season Figures in 1939 Epidemic
Dr DeKleine notes polio cases surge early in the season with eighty cases reported so far this year. In 1939 the city recorded 82 July cases and 1865 in August with forty deaths during the epidemic.
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DeKleine
Appreciation for sympathy and support after bereavement
We thank friends and neighbors for sympathy shown through floral offerings cards and assistance. Our thanks extend to the singers pallbearers and Prof J R Shull Cedar Lake Academy for the comfort message. Ernest Bronson Leo Bronson
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J. R. Shull
Cedar Lake Academy
Mrs Anna D Sawyer Dies at 89 in Ionia Home
Mrs Anna D Sawyer aged 89 died Sunday afternoon August 6 at an Ionia convalescent home after infirmities of old age. Born April 6 1855 in Ronald township she lived in Sheridan Farwell and Woodard lake areas. She married J C Sawyer and had a son who died young. Funeral Tuesday at 2 pm at Stone funeral home Revy A Brady in charge. Buried Woodard lake cemetery.
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Anna D. Sawyer
Ionia
Ronald Township
Erastus Brown
Woodard Lake
Sheridan
Farwell
Clare County
J. C. Sawyer
Ionia County
Longlake
Arthur Cornell
Church of Christ
T. B. Preston
Ladies’ Aid Society
Stone Funeral Home
Revy
A. Brady
Woodard Lake Cemetery
Letter from Clare to family in the plains farm
A folksy missive from Roosevelt Oil Co. era family members notes crops, rain needs, berry picking, fishing plans, and updates on livestock including Bossy the calf and Molly’s colt. The writer signs off as Mom and Dad with a brief, affectionate greeting to recipients.
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Clare
Agricultural market and livestock prices from 1944
The record lists produce prices for beans and grains, and livestock prices from the Rosebush Free Market and Clare Standish Livestock Auction Yard dated August 14 1944. It covers hogs beef veal lambs and poultry prices with range figures for steers cows veal lambs and hogs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. W. Jackson
Aenen
Appreciation note from hospital stay recipient
A patient thanks friends for cards letters and flowers during the Glare hospital stay and extends gratitude to Dr and Mrs McArthur and the nursing staff for their care.
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Glare Hospital
Mrs. McArthur
Special School Election Notice Farwell Rural District
Notice: a special school election will be held Saturday August 26 1944 at Surrey Township Hall Farwell to elect five trustees for Farwell Rural Agricultural School including Surrey Lincoln Freeman and Beach. Two trustees for 3 years two for 2 years and one for 1 year polls open 10:00 a m to 5:00 p m signed by Clare County Commissioner of Schools H W T John F Brown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Surrey Township Hall
Farwell
Farwell Rural Agricultural School
Surrey-Lincoln-Freeman and Beach
John F.brown
Clare County
Community thanks for kindness after uncle John Bogan
The family of John Bogan expresses sincere gratitude for the acts of kindness and sympathy during his illness and death. G. R. Bogan and family Marie Schug Ruthie and Barbara extend their thanks to friends and neighbors for support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Bogan
G. R. Bogan
Marie Schug
Ruthie
Barbara
Gratitude to Neighbors and Friends for Help During Hospital Stay
Mr and Mrs Hzra Cobleigh thank neighbors and friends for help at home and hospital cards while staying at the University Hospital in Ann Arbor. They convey deep gratitude for support received.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
University Hospital
Ann Arbor
Hzra Cobleigh
Gratitude for cards letters and flowers from hospital stay
Mrs A J Archbold thanks friends relatives and the Sentinel newspaper for the cheering cards letters and flowers received during her hospital stay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Sentinel
Auction sale of farm animals and equipment near Farwell
Mr and Mrs Leon B Jenkins have sold their farm and will hold a public auction at the premises 2 percent miles south of Farwell on the Mill road Tuesday August 29 starting at 1 00 o clock. The sale features a list of live stock farm implements feed and more Andy Courser Auctioneer Farwell State Savings Bank cashier See list in next week s Sentinel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leon B. Jenkins
Farwell
Mill Road
Andy Courser
Paper table cloths offered for large gatherings
The Sentinel announces a limited supply of paper table cloths suitable for large parties and public suppers. Individuals and organizations using these table cloths will be furnished as long as the supply lasts.
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The
Sentinel
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War Price and Rationing Board
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Elsworth Miller
R-2
Lake Hill
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Bud
Frederick Huber
Glare
Shirley
William
Alvin
Thomas A. Williams
Sagihaw
Us-10
Windover Lake Road
Williams
Ray Brace
Lake George
Brace
Mt. Pleasant
Clare Bowling Alleys
Clare City Hall
Ernest, Bronson
Leo Bronson
Clare, Michigan
WM. H. Bicknell
Federal Reserve System
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
Mom
MKB, Roosevelt Oil-Co. Save
Samborn
Hees
Ude
Farmers Independent Produce Co. Dees
Rosebush Beg
Clare Standish Livestock Auction Yards
Mrgo Stelle
Gernute
A. J. Archbold
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