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Newspaper
Clare Sentinel
Location
Clare, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Aug 31, 1945
Page
3
Private Berthel L Jackson has a new address listed as 36497106 Co D 4th Bn 4th Pvt ASFTC Fort Belvoir Virginia.
John O'Dell recently home from overseas is spending a thirty day furlough with his wife and relatives. Pvt. James S. Chapman has a new address at 16139872 90th DRS 18th ADG Tinker Army Air Field Oklahoma City Oklahoma.
Pvt Jack Rodabaugh of Newman Hall Champaign Illinois stayed with his parents Mr and Mrs John Rodabaugh during a weekend visit at their home.
Sgt Jack Colden of the U S Marine Corps is the son of Mr and Mrs James Hoskins of Clare. He attends Cornell University at Mt Vernon Iowa and plays on the college football team.
Pfc Lloyd Eberhart of Clare R 2 is stationed at Fort Oglethorpe Ga Redistribution Station for two weeks before reporting to a new assignment in the United States He recently returned from eleven months in the European theatre where he served as radio operator and cook with the Anti aircraft Artillery He holds the Good Conduct Medal and the European Theatre of Operations Ribbon.
Pfc. Floyd Callihan, 21, son of Mr and Mrs Floyd Callihan of Clare Michigan, has returned from service outside the continental United States. He is at the Miami Beach Redistribution Station awaiting his next assignment after six months as a cannon bearer in the European theater and earning the European African Middle Eastern Campaign Medal with two battle stars. He previously worked for Dow Chemical Company in Midland and joined the armed forces on February 21, 1948.
Pfc Joseph N Ashley of the 35th Infantry Division heads home from Europe with the 5 star Santa Fe division after ten months in battle toward Berlin. S/Sgt Clyde W Moline of Grant township appears in Devil's Digest with his 508th Red Devils unit.
Cpl Forest D Hartman and the 18th Malaria Survey Unit receive commendation for outstanding anti malaria work in the Northern Combat Area Command. They operated in one of the world’s most malarious areas, overcoming rain mud heat jungle to reduce malaria incidence.
The USS Missouri, a 45 000 ton battleship, will host the unconditional surrender of Japan signing by Fleet Admiral Nimitz and General MacArthur in Tokyo Bay. The ship, named for Missouri, was launched January 29 1944 after keel laid January 6 1941 at the New York Navy Yard.
A wartime dispatch credits a U S Army unit with reduced duty rates and significant results aiding the North Burma Campaign and the Stilwell Road project. The report lauds the unit and the Armed Forces of the United States for successful completion efforts.
F P Davis of Sheridan township amasses a notable coin and currency collection from before and during the Civil War era. the display includes shin plasters from 1868, a five centavo note, various early U S coins from 1807 to 1853, provincial and foreign coins, and a damaged date worn piece from the 1700s.
A writer urges using all parts of vegetables to reduce waste. Onion sprouts broccoli stems cauliflower greens lettuce leaves and celery leaves can be used in stocks soups and cooked dishes. Tomato skins cucumber peels cabbage wires and pineapple cores can add flavor and texture in various recipes.
The Illinois State Health Department head arranged Army air help to deliver DDT from Dow Chemical Midland Michigan to Rockford. James E Ryan of Clare offered his twin engine five passenger Cessna and pilot for the mercy mission. The Ryan pilot flew the cargo to Rockford.
Phc Robert Jerred writes from Schlachtensee Berlin to his parents in Weidman New York area detailing daily life on the Autobahn corridor and a rusted tank in the company He describes meeting leaders like Gen Patton Churchill and Montgomery and notes rumors of a September return home He asks for sugar and sends clippings about parades and reviews and closes with affection.
Vernon City notes a cordial invitation to weekly church services at Vernon Hill Nazarene Chapel with Sunday School classes for all ages. Rev Whorland of Olivet will lead next Sunday's services. A long list of local residents are recorded as attending picnics, visits, and family gatherings across Vernon and nearby towns.
Reed City family week with son and nephew and wife returned home Friday. John Schwanz of Vernon and Mrs. Abe VanBuskirk hosted Sunday dinner with her parents. George Snider hosted Thursday dinner with his brother James Snider in South Vernon. Clarence Mercier and Flint relatives weekend guests of Sarah Aiey and son Fred. C H Freeman of Mt Pleasant visited Melvin Brasington on Saturday. F L Bergey and Clara Hess with Virginia joined Floyd Burgess for Sunday dinner in Mt Pleasant. Other guests included George Slater Maude Turbush Mrs Seymour Border and Billie, Anna Heuschele of Clare, and Bila Sherman and daughter Alice at Mt Pleasant. Sandra Lee Cotton of Detroit visited and took her mother Mrs Frank Pringle home Monday.
Michigan State College will offer three special one and two year short courses for veterans in Forest Practice and Farm Equipment Service and Sales and Nursery and Landscape Management. Courses include on the job training with industry partners and require high school work, honorable discharge, or relevant experience plus age. Registration for fall term is September 2021.
A brief tip shows stale doughnuts can be revived by cutting in half, broiling briefly, then spreading warm with melted butter sugar and cinnamon to restore freshness.
The notice outlines validity dates for red stamps in book 4 with points worth ten each, specifies expiration dates for Q-2 through A-2 and others, details sugar stamp No 36 and No 38, and urges salvaged tin collection with cans taken to food stores for receptacles.
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