Michigan residents told to file income tax by September 15
The new 1040-58 form will be filed by thousands of Michigan residents on September 15, with exemptions for farmers and certain others. Farmers have until December 15, 1943 to file declarations, while farm cooperators with a February 1 year start file December 15. Calendar year filers should file November 15 for estimated returns, with the balance due March 15. Those earning above set thresholds must file preliminaries. others with deductions may not. Copies of the form, four by eight inches and six questions, will be mailed August 15–20.
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Michigan
Harriers
Uncle Sam
Final Try to Renew Classified Ad Purchase
A brief plea urges renewal of a classifieds insert offering buying and selling services. The ad emphasizes low cost at one fifty and urges action today, attributing the message to Contributed Sentinel classifieds.
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Sentinel
Gall
Two Fined for Taking Fish Less Than Six Inches
Midland man Ted Strine and Farwell resident Orville Thurston appeared before Justice Roy P. Wilson on charges of possessing bluegills and sunfish under six inches. They pleaded guilty and paid fines of five dollars plus six dollars eighty-five cents in costs. Conservation Officer Wayne Tennant made the arrests.
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Ted Strine
Midland
Orville Thurston
Roy P. Wilson
Farwell
Wayne Tennant
Largest Produce Buyer Urges Home Canning
R L Ritter an A P store executive in this area said harvests peak and urged increased home canning of green beans to aid the armed forces and prevent home shortages. He noted 30 pounds of beans yield about 20 quarts when canned and that A P stores distribute free leaflets with approved methods as part of a housewives information service.
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R. L. Ritter
A&p
Ritter
Basil Williams Bound Over in Auto Theft Case
Basil Williams of Farwell was bound over to the circuit court after a hearing before Justice Jennings Archambault in Clare. Williams pleaded not guilty to unlawfully driving away an automobile.
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Basil Williams
Farwell
Jennings Archambault
Clare
Squash Worms Infest Victory Garden Vines
Victory Gardeners report squash vine borers attacking vines in the area. Slit vines three to four inches above ground to locate worms, remove them, and cover the slit with earth to save the plants.
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Victory
Marines Label Jungle Home With American Touch
In the South Pacific, a company of Marines piles up a makeshift settlement nicknamed Skelter Bar. They mark tent palaces with vines around fences, plant flowers and craft furniture from packing boxes, all while a furloughed Marine plants a metal highway marker saying This is Weehawken at their riverbank site.
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South Pacific
United States
South Sea Island
Weehawken
Decreasing on State Highways
The Michigan State Highway Department reports a recent drop in highway speeds after an earlier rise following an 85 mph order. July average car speeds fell to 39.1 mph and commercial vehicles averaged 36.8 mph, with most traffic between 38.6 and 40 mph and only about 4 percent exceeding 50 mph.
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Michigan
State Highway Department
Charles M. Ziegler
Highway Department
States Revenue Policies Reflect National Trends in War Era
War prosperity has boosted state revenues to historic surpluses while war shortages shift emphasis from sales taxes to income taxes. Since 1939 revenues rise through 1942 and 1948, then slow as shortages and rationing cut production. States rely mainly on income and excise taxes, tying revenue to national income and postwar planning.
Insurance Developed to Protect Shipping Cargoes
The article traces early insurance concepts for sea transport. Pirates and storms threatened ships, prompting cargo lightening and shared losses among owners. It also notes high interest loans to shippers as a risk transfer device, repayable only if cargo arrived.
Moisture Control Standards for Stored Grains
Grain storage guidelines emphasize reducing moisture to protect quality. For corn, moisture must drop from about 20 percent to 14 percent. All crops require protection from moisture, rodents, and insects, with temperature kept high enough to safely bear loads and pressures.
Shipbuilding boom drives record 1942 output ahead of wartime needs
The American shipbuilding industry shattered records in 1942 with 1943 output forecast to nearly double 1942’s 3 million deadweight tons. By year end 746 vessels, including 542 Liberty ships and 62 tankers, had been delivered, while 500,000 workers and 800 plants across 32 states supported Victory fleet construction and lend-lease conversions.
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Washington
Marine Commission
Commission
Emory S. Land
War Shipping
Armed Services
Victory Fleet
Great Britain
Army
Navy
United States
Seaboard
Maritime Commission
Arabs Dinner Etiquette Baffles Americans
Richard M. Lavaresy, formerly of Laramie and now an army intelligence officer, described an Arabian North African meal. Guests sit on pillows around a low table. water is poured over the right hand only to cleanse it for eating. the chicken main course is torn apart and eaten with the right hand, then grease is wiped from the hand on bread and eaten.
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Laramie
Wyo
Richard M. Lavaresy
North Africa
Savaresy
750 000 Over Sixty Working in Britain
London reports that nearly 750 000 men over 65 and women over 60 have joined the workforce. Bevin notes high female draft-age participation, with 90 percent in service or essential wartime employment.
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Britain
London
Ernest Bevin
Andy Rides Again at B H Ranch Hunt for Varmin ts
A community outing at Harold Hanchett’s B H Ranch turns into a night ride to chase predatory vermin threatening his sheep. Andy Courser leads on a palomino colt, followed by Colonel Hanchett and others as they corral the varmints then regroup for a campfire and a long ride home.
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Harold Hanchett
Harold
Pega
Andy Courser
Palomino Stud
Andy
Colonel Hanchett
Arleigh Gorr
Qase
Windover Lake
Windover
Case
Lake George
Janet Duncan
Betty Case
Jimmy Ryan
Leland Krell
Garth Shull
Junior Schiafley
Retirement Residence Opens Near Clare with Care
The notice outlines a convalescent and infirm residence run by Mrs Rose Morrow. It offers tender care for the elderly and mentions its location three miles west of Clare or one mile east of Barwell. The text dates to August 10 and names the proprietor.
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Clare
Barwell
Rosé Morrow
Paper table cloths scarce supply urged use now
An allotment of paper table cloths forty inches wide and 300 feet long has been received at the Sentinel office. Individuals and organizations using these table cloths are advised to secure supply now, as additional stock is uncertain.
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Sentinel Office
Rummage Sale at St. Cecilia's Society Back Lot
Unit One of St. Cecilia's Society lists a rummage sale at Jackson's Meat Market back lot on August 27 and 28. Proceeds support parish activities.
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St. Cecilia's Society
Jackson’s Meat Market
Rubbish and Tin Salvage Collection Schedule
Clare city announces rubbish collection on the first and third Mondays each month and tin salvage collection on the third Thursday. Council notice lists schedule details for residents.
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Clare
Common
Card of Thanks for Floral Offerings and Sympathy
May we express heartfelt thanks to friends in Clare and vicinity and the Brush College Ladies Aid for their beautiful floral offerings and kind expressions of sympathy in our bereavement in the loss of our dear mother. Mr. and Mrs. C. M. Somers and family, Mr. and Mrs. C. V. Newman and family, Mr. and Mrs. Forest Ruby, Mr. and Mrs. Harley Ruby, Mr. and Mrs. Charles F. Ruby, Mr. and Mrs. Wm. H. Ruby, Mr. and Mrs. Harl Ruby.
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Clare
Brush College Ladies Aid
C. V. Newman
Forest Ruby
Harley Ruby
Charles F. Ruby
Wm. H. Ruby
Harl Ruby
Classified Liners for Shingle Work at Marotzke Elevator
Three crews applying shingles for Marotzke Elevator. For service and quality. Phone 56, Clare. FOR SALE Room sign wired for lights. Mrs. Frank Hochstetler, 6038 Beech St., Clare.
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Marotzke
Clare
Frank Mhochstetler
Beech St
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Doherty Home
James McKay
Loon Lake Lodge
Doherty
North McEwan Street
Alfred J. Doherty
U.S
Citizens State Bank
Clare, Michigan
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
Isabella Counties
U.s.war Bonds
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