Clare Soldier Under Fire in Italian Battle
Mrs. John Schaaf of Clare received a clipping about her husband Lieut. John A. Schaaf in the Oliveto engagement north of Vena fro Italy. Company I of Rocky’s Ridge-running Raiders crossed the Volturno, scaled the hill, and seized Oliveto despite heavy shellfire, with 46 hours of hard fighting. Two killed three wounded, thirteen German dead, and multiple prisoners.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Schaaf
Clare
Oliveto
Italy
John A. Schaaf
Venafro
Volturno
Rocky’s Ridge
Lloyd H. Rockwell
Council Bluff
Iowa
Oliveto Heights
Company I
Clare Study Club Christmas Meeting Set for December 14
The Clare Study Club will hold a Christmas meeting on December 14 at 8:00 pm at Mrs. Stuart Bicknell’s home. Mrs. Pfister, Program Chairman, has arranged a Christmas program with music and other numbers. Miss Betty Paine will sing Christmas carols. Adelaide Biden, President.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clare Study Club
Stuart Bicknell
Pfister
Betty Paine
Card of Thanks for John White Death Support
The White family expresses gratitude for kindness shown during the illness and death of John White. Thanks extend to the John Q. Look Lodges F. and A. M. Rev Earle Redman pallbearers Alfred Doherty and all who sent flowers. Signed by Mr and Mrs Edward B White Mr and Mrs George J White Mrs Florence White Gay
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John White
John Q
County Receives First Allotment of Machinery for 1944
Clare county received its 1944 machinery allotment including 4 corn planters 8 manure spreaders 2 combines 7 mowers 3 grain drills 6 side rakes 4 hay loaders and 7 tractors. Class I items are rationed by the County Farm Machinery Board while Class II and III items have purchase certificates or are freely purchasable.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clare County
County Farm Machinery Board
Women Urgently Needed to Join WAC Recruiting Drive
The Air WAC district recruiting campaign closed December 7. Interested applicants may apply to the WAC Recruiting Office Box 235 Alpena Michigan. The quota was not reached and the Women of America are needed to fulfill the obligation.
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Air Wac
WAC
Alpena
Michigan
America
Taxpayers to Pay Taxes Saturdays in Clare at Bank
Arthur Township taxpayers will present taxes at Citizens State Bank in Clare each Saturday afternoon until January 19, 2013. Mary Sanders serves as treasurer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Citizens State Bank
Clare
Mary Sanders
Tax Collector Schedule for Hatton Township
Hatton Township taxpayers are informed that tax collection will occur at Citizens State Bank on Saturdays December 11 and 18, 1943 and January 8, 1944. Treasurer Cleota Kanarr will oversee collection.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Citizens State Bank
Cleota
Kanarr
Flag Dedication At Congregational Church Sunday
Last Sunday a well attended service honored forty-one members who left the Congregational church and church school to serve in the armed forces. The Service Flag with blue and gold stars was dedicated, names were read, and a sermon urged members to help win peace and victory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congregational
America
Earth
Lora Gordon Joins Women’s Army Air Force
Miss Lora Gordon of the Cornwell Ranch family left Clare for Grand Rapids and then joined a group of Michigan girls heading to Daytona Beach Florida for service in the Women’s Army Air Force. It marks the fourth Michigan company to depart for Air Corps service.
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Lora Gordon
Roy Gordon
Clare
Grand Rapids
Daytona Beach
Florida
Women’s Army Air Force
Michigan
Air Corps
Caesar Practical First Hint of Gifts in New Year
The article traces gift giving from ancient calendar customs to Julius Caesar who hinted at expected gifts. It notes Roman invasions carrying the practice to Britain, then Tudor England using ordered gifts for favorites, and modern America still echoing the New Year gift habit begun by Caesar.
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Caesar
Julius Caesar
British Isles
England
Henry VIII
Elizabeth
America
Santa Claus
Good Literature Club Seeks Canned Fruit for Starr Commonwealth
Club members must bring canned fruit to Mrs. Sarah Schaeffer by Saturday night December 11. Items are to be sent immediately to Starr Commonwealth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Starr Commonwealth
Sarah Schaeffer
Piano Tuning Services by P. Alexander in Clare
P. Alexander the piano tuner will be working in Clare again. Interested customers are asked to phone orders to Mrs. Harold Jones for Bee.
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P. Alexander
Claré
Harold Jones
Forse Bee
Food waste in Clare homes could feed 630 soldiers a year
Harvey A. Baum of A and P claims Clare County households waste about 1,207,911 pounds of food annually, enough to feed 630 soldiers for a year. He urges home conservation with three kitchen steps and notes civilians waste 1,514 pounds per person while soldiers consume 1,916 pounds annually.
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Clare County
Harvey A. Baum
A & P Tea Company
Baum
Pearl Harbor
Winter Solstice and Ancient Rituals Across Cultures
The piece traces solstice time and Christmas origins from ancient Egypt Druids and Norse fires to Saturnalia and early Christian Mass. It notes Roman festivals Brumalia and Juvenalia merging into Saturnalia and the shift after Constantine to Christian practice, linking modern Christmas to age-old traditions.
WAR BONDS urged as Christmas support defense efforts amid urging purchases
Citizens are encouraged to continue buying war bonds as a patriotic gesture and to give bonds as Christmas presents, supporting the ongoing national defense effort. Officials emphasize the impact of each purchase on funding military needs and morale.
Early Pioneer of Clare County Passes Away
The article notes the death of a longtime Clare County pioneer, Rockwell, who lived a rugged life in farming, hunting, and lumbering. He served as custodian of the Clare Tourist Park, spent summers at that site, and had deep roots in the community and its early settlement history. Funeral services were held at Thurston Funeral Home with Rev. Chas Kleinhardt officiating, and burial followed at Cherry Grove Cemetery.
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Mr. Rockwell
Pennsylvania
Clare Methodist
Rockwell
Clare
Otto and
Albert Hildebrandt
Thurston Funeral Home
Chas. Kleinhardt
Cherry Grove
Doris Calkins Among Eleven Capped At St. Mary's
Miss Doris Calkins daughter of Mr and Mrs Erve Calkins of this city was among eleven St Marys School of Nursing students capped November 16 after completing their preliminary period. A reception followed in the students lounge. The group has trained at St Marys since July 15.
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Doris Calkins
ST. Mary’s
Erve Calkins
St. Mary’s School of Nursing
Saginaw
Appreciation for Help After Home Fire Loss
Mrs and Mrs Arling Severson and family express sincere thanks to friends neighbors and donors for assistance and kind deeds after their home burned. Gratitude for support and donations is extended to all who helped during that time.
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Leeds
Sister of Clare Lady Passes Away in Lansing
Charlotte V. Roebuck age 65 died Tuesday at her Lansing son Lt Hilton R. Roebuck's home. She moved to Lansing in 1923 from Jennings and is survived by husband Arthur J. Roebuck, two sisters, two brothers, and granddaughter Lela M. Roebuck. Funeral at Estes Leadley Colonial Chapel Lansing at 10:00 EWT with burial at Cadillac Cemetery at 1:36 CWT. She belonged to Cadillac Lodge of Lady Maccabees and Royal Neighbors of America.
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Charlotte V. Roebuck
Lansing
Hilton R. Roebuck
Creston St
Jennings
Arthur J. Roebuck
E. B. Buckner
Hast Lansing
T. Louch
Clare
William May
Sholes
Nebraska
James Mason
Pontiac
Lela M. Roebuck
Cafeteria Supper by Blue Star Mothers at Farwell Hall
The Blue Star Mothers chapter hosts a supper this Saturday from 5 30 to 8 30 at Farwell Hall. Menu includes mashed potatoes creamed chicken biscuit baked beans cabbage salad jello cake pickles coffee. Everyone welcome.
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Blue Star Mothers Chapter
Farwell
Notice to Public on Re-Capping Tires and Fresh Fish
I have first grade and third grade tires and precured parts for recapping. Bring tires fit to recap and I will recap or buy them. I also have fresh fish. Iva Richmond, 5 McEwan St Clare.
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Iva Richmond
McEwan St
Clare
Sheridan Township Tax Notice Collecting Saturdays
Clare posts notice that Sheridan Township will collect taxes each Saturday until further notice. Dog tax also to be collected. John Klingelhofer serves as treasurer.
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Citizens State Bank
Clare
Sheridan Township
John Klingelhofer
Treas
Electrical wiring and appliance repair service
Returned to Claré and available for electric wiring appliance repair and general service. Phone Claré 46 1012 Ray Archbold.
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Claré
Interesting Bits of News from Hither and You
Sgt Betty J Walker of the Women's Army Corps stationed at Fort Oglethorpe Ga has had fourteen different addresses in the past year Her present address is listed in this week s Service Column Clyde Allen grins over the arrival of twins Jimmie and Jennie at the farm Both cow and calves are doing well A light hearted note on births and Army postings
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Navy
Betty J. Walker
Women's Army Corps
Fort Oglethorpe, Ga
Clyde Allen
Jimmie
Jennie
Polish Family Aids War Effort Near Beaverton
Mrs. Joe Cwiklinski age seventy five, her sixteen year old daughter Lottie, and hired man John Chimiel fifty, baled fifteen tons of hay in five hours after noon Monday November 29 ten miles southeast of Beaverton. They assisted with chores and have two sons in the U S Army now in Sicily. They are of Polish descent and contribute to the war effort of their adopted country.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe Cwiklinski
Lottie
John Chimiel
Beaverton
Gwiklinski
U. S
Sicily
Holland Furnace Company available for qualifying buyers
Holland Furnace Company offers furnaces for those who qualify under government regulations. Located at 7582 Division, Cadillac, Michigan, with phone number 1072. 912
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Holland
Call Holland Furnace Company
Cadillac
Michigan
City of Clare Tax Collection Schedule Announced
Vera B. Paterson City Treasurer says tax payments for the City of Clare will be received at Citizens State Bank every Monday, Wednesday and Friday afternoon starting Friday December 10 until further notice. For information call 166 XM.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Citizens State Bank
Vernon Township Taxpayers Tax Collection Announcement
Vernon Township Treasurer notices taxpayers to meet at Citizens State Bank in Clare every Saturday starting December 10 and thereafter until further notice to collect taxes near Wirwin 1012.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Citizens State Bank
Clare
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Lieut
Adelaide Biden
Ree As
Police Chiefs
Oscar G. Olander
Michigan Police Chiefs Association
Olander
Arthur Township Taxpayers
Hatton Township
Egypt
Khnown
Thor
Saturnus
Bethlehem
United States Treasury
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
FDIC
Clare, Michigan
Member
Federal Reserve System
Mra
Arling Severson and Family
Son
Electrical Service
Ray
Archbold
Vernon Township
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