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Newspaper
Clare Sentinel
Location
Clare, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Aug 21, 1942
Page
1
National Red Cross urges local chapters to meet monthly kit quotas for sailors and soldiers bound for overseas duty. Contents include cigarettes playing cards housewives chewing gum safety razor blades and clothing items. Contributions cover contents or cash at one dollar per kit, with August goal set for Clare county and shipments to begin immediately.
Special meetings start at Sheridan Baptist Church next Sunday at 3 p.m. with evangelists Rev. Harold Walker and Rev. George Pike of Royal Oak. Meetings continue nightly at 8:15 p.m. except Saturdays, featuring singing and preaching. Rev. J. W. Teale, Pastor.
A Clare Sentinel describes how readers seek fast outcomes for various needs and signals the newspaper can guide them to prompt solutions. The note emphasizes practical help and local resources.
The tenth Child Health Conference will be held at the Clare city hall county health office on Thursday August 27 from 10:00 am to 12:00 noon and 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm. Mothers are invited to bring babies and preschool children to be weighed measured examined and immunized.
Mrs. Jack Morgan of Harrison travels with two daughters in a 1930 Model A Tudor Ford from Iowa to California. She reaches Cheyenne Wyoming and continues via Salt Lake City and Reno toward San Francisco to visit Hamilton Field. She notes daily distances up to 335 miles and plans nursing work in Detroit after the trip.
Chairman Norman H. Davis states the American Red Cross is pursuing relief for American prisoners of war in Japan and occupied territories. Negotiations began after Wake and Guam reports, with Japanese approval of International Red Cross delegates in Japan, Shanghai, and Hong Kong. Supplies aboard the Gripsholm move forward, while safe conduct for a full cargo ship is sought.
Clare County War Price and Rationing Board chairman Am A Henderson said stamp No 8 is good for five pounds of sugar during a ten week period from August 28 to October 31. Stamp No 6 and No 7 remain valid until August 22. An order blocks transfer of 1942 four door cars to meet armed forces needs.
The Clare Community Flower Show will take place at the Community Hall on Tuesday September 1 from 10:00 a m to 10:00 p m under the management of Mrs A M Artibee and committee. Exhibits of flowers flowering plants wild flower arrangements artistic vegetable groups and miniature gardens are invited with prizes awarded. A program is being prepared by Mrs Paul Lowrey and committee and details will be announced next week.
Gerald L. K. Smith, U.S. Senate candidate from Michigan, will address a Clare crowd at the city park at noon on Wednesday August 26. If rain forces a change the talk moves to the city hall auditorium. He will feature tires made from substitutes as a campaign exhibit and promises easy production by Ford or others within sixty days.
The Annual Five-County Grange Rally occurs in Emerson Park at Midland with a noon basket dinner. A business session will discuss county matters and an entertainment program features a 3 PM Dow Gardens presentation. All Grangers are urged to attend the rally.
Henry C. Norman of Long Lake has been selected from forty applicants to receive a free Registered Victory Bull Calf. The Jersey Cattle Association of Michigan notified Secretary J. R. Hancock that the prize will be presented at the Jersey meeting at Michigan State College today August 21. The Normans plan to attend the event to receive the prize.
Ware Becker of Grout township Gladwin county was arraigned on larceny charges for reportedly baling between twelve and fifteen tons of straw from Russell Yake’s Frost township farm. Becker pleaded not guilty and was bound over to circuit court after a July hearing.
Reverend Gordon Grant announces the formal opening of the new Catholic Church at Leaton at the 8 30 Mass this Sunday August 23. The white brick building features plaster cream woodwork stained glass and modern interior with new furnishings donated. The basement is fully equipped for social use and will host the picnic dinner on opening day.
Pvt Leonel Green transferred in the Signal Corps with a new address at Camp Crowder Missouri. Cpl Willard Bell Gl Bell of Camp Forrest Tennessee returned to camp after a week with family. Pvt Eugene Schmid reassigned to Co G 88th Inf Tug Bn Camp Roberts California.
Pvt Owen Jarman is stationed at Camp Barkley Texas. His new address lists him in the 1st Platoon No 6 9th Medical Battalion Camp Barkley Texas for delivery of mail and official correspondence.
A district AAA meeting conducted at Harrison courthouse last Thursday gathered state committeemen and helpers. Committeeman Robert Casler led in Morris A. Dean's absence. talks covered food's role in the AAA program and war-time preparation. Dr. John H. Hall entertained with songs and spoke on program planning and wartime readiness.
The Clare Public Schools announce opening days for the new term. Faculty meetings occur on September 8 with no students that day while grades kindergarten through eight arrive at 9 90 oclock on September 9 and high school freshmen attend September 9 with upper classes on September 10, 9:00 start, 9:00 to 12:00 and 1:00 to 4:00. The district office is open weekdays starting August 31 for parent inquiries.
The Sentinel reports Mrs Paul Manee, mother of Pvt Paul Manee Jr, of Fort Custer, is within 24 days of Mrs HH Tibbits age as war mother. Tibbits held the title when her son Robert joined April 8 1941. contest open for younger mothers with service members.
piano tuner FBP Alexander will be working in Clare again at 8 30 pm interested parties contact Miss Prances Ander Bn for details and scheduling
Selective Service Local Board No. 1 lists Clare County registrants accepted for U S armed forces and set to depart for induction soon. Names include Ralph Bailey Harrison Elmer Youmans Clare Joseph Craford Farwell Cletis Eichhorn Harrison James Grover Clare Lyle Carey Harrison Newton Fisher Harrison Chester Holford Temple Tony Krehmar Harrison William Mielke Gladwin Wayne Cosgrove Harrison Carl Gard Clare.
A mass meeting for Clare employers and employees is set for Monday evening August 24 at City Hall to promote 10 percent payroll savings for War Bonds. The plan requires pledging 10 percent of pay, with company handling records and bonds, and a participation button awarded to pledgers.
Raymond Kent Midland air warden, involved in two blackouts, will address at Clare city hall next Monday at 8:00 PM. He will explain air raid protection basics and the effects of recent Midland and Clare blackouts. Local civilian defense members urged to attend and public invited for preparedness insights.
Mrs Clarence Jordan of Sheridan received a parcel of gift souvenirs from her son Roy Ramsey who is serving in Australia. Mailed July 13 by A G Kemp of The Myer Emporium Melbourne the package included a table service ring of Australian black wood and stamps featuring the king kangaroo and other emblems. The parcel arrived in perfect order.
The second annual Colonville School Reunion is set for September 5 at William Gilson's Grove. All district patrons former teachers and pupils are invited. A Pat luck dinner begins at noon and attendees should bring their own table service.
A C A Chairman Robt Kleiner outlines the wheat surplus problem with a huge carryover and limited storage. he notes new storage but not enough, with harvest moving north and farmers from several states piling wheat on the ground. Limited markets, possible use in livestock feed and industrial alcohol, and the July 22 wheat embargo complicate relief. recommends immediate storage expansion and greater domestic use to protect price supports next year.
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