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Newspaper
Clare Sentinel
Location
Clare, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Dec 12, 1941
Page
3
A 140000 pound four engined flying boat, the Mantin 170, was displayed at Glenn L. Martin in Middle River. The navy prototype with 200 foot wingspan and 107 foot hull is undergoing tests and will launch in six weeks before navy delivery.
In Wilmington Delaware explosive rivets promise faster all metal airplane construction. The Du Pont company says one worker can install 15 to 20 rivets a minute after placement, vastly exceeding traditional blind fasteners.
Mr and Mrs Tom Ramey announce the grand opening of Rameys 5 to 5 Store in the Friz building at 60514 McHwan Street. The shop will offer a full line of gift and general merchandise and opens this Saturday December 13.
An old time dancing party will be held at the city hall in Clare on Friday night December 19. Music by Midland Old-Time Fiddlers. Lunch available. Tickets 50 cents. Ladies free.
The ladies of St Cevalia's church will hold a rummage sale at the Mater Iding, formerly Vandewal ter's, on December 42 and 13.
Additional compensation totaling 1 500 000 dollars to be paid before Christmas was voted for employees of the Great Atlantic and Pacific Tea Company. Announcement by John A Hartford president says workers with six months service including part time will participate. similar payout made last year.
Report details juvenile suspects involved in nighttime thefts on December 3 and 6, stealing cigarettes and candy at local service stations. Names withheld due to minor status. police anticipate no repeat offenses with proper influence. Also notes arrests of Rowland Mussell and Arthur Thompson for drunk and disorderly conduct and Herbert Pelton’s traffic fine and jail alternative.
Younger residents up to thirty six years old seek service with exemptions to draft and aim to go to Pearl Harbor. Some are directed to recruiting stations for their chosen branch while others sign volunteer applications for immediate induction.
City officials and police will strictly enforce double parking laws in Clare. Violators may face court summons and fines. Public parking lots are available south of the city park on Fourth Street and on McEwan Street between Sixth and Seventh. Signed by Mayor Robert Mair and city officials.
Clare Pomona Grange will meet with Advance Grange Wednesday evening December 17. All 4th degree members are invited. Pot luck lunch. Irma Williams, Secretary.
A patient expresses sincere thanks to Dr. and Mrs. Wood the nursing staff and relatives for their many acts of kindness during illness and hospital stay.
The parish honors Fr. Steves with a purse and gifts as he leaves for military service. Fr. Farquharson is installed as Chaplain at Camp Scott with 26 parishioners in service including a Pearl Harbor stationed member. The group adjourns to hear President Roosevelt, then stays for socializing.
The call urges immediate volunteer service and generous contribution to the war relief fund. Emphasizes discontinuation of foreign Red Cross aid and asks for effort in making garments for soldiers on the nation s first line of defense.
Lawrence and Mrs. Bergerson of Center Line escaped serious injury when their auto overturned on US 27 north of Harrison en route to a wedding in Soo. Police said icy pavement caused the skid and rollover. Mrs. Bergerson suffered severe bruises and lacerations while Mr. Bergerson had minor injuries.
Isabella Pomona Grange will meet with Union Grange on Wednesday evening December 17. Officers will be installed and a put luck lunch will follow at the close of the meeting. Nina Forbes, Secretary.
In loving memory of our dear daughter and sister Claudia Pierson who died December 15, 1940 one year ago today. Her charming ways and smiling face are a pleasure to recall. She had a kindly word for each and died beloved by all. Sadly missed by mother brothers and sisters.
The McKinley school will hold a Christmas program on Wednesday December 24 at 2 00 PM. Everyone is welcome to attend.
The 1.D.8 Church announces a bake sale this Saturday December 13. Funds support church activities with proceeds available at the Railway Express office window.
The American Legion urges civilian defense planning with manuals on Aircraft Warning Service and Air Raid Precautions. Committees from local regions and groups are to be formed to implement instructions. A mass meeting is set for Sunday at 8:00 PM in Clare City Hall to organize county defense efforts.
The Clare Townsend Club No. 2 met in the I C C F Hall. D W Osborn urged regular business and nominations for officers with elections set for December 18. Frank Alexandria of Ludington spoke on taxes and read his Ludington Daily News article. Hitler James Jackson of Seattle spoke on the Townsend Plan.
Community groups in Clare publish a varied schedule with weekly and biweekly meetings. Mt Vernon Grange meets Mondays at 8 30 pm and Clare Masonic Lodge holds second Tuesdays. Several clubs and lodges meet on alternating Thursdays or Fridays, and the Clare Chamber of Commerce election is set for December 16 Tuesday evening.
In loving memory of our mother Mrs. Augusta Calkins who passed away three years ago December 15 The Children.
City taxpayers will pay Clare city taxes at The Citizens State Bank each Wednesday and Friday afternoon until further notice. Hazel Hawkins, City Treasurer, 101f.
The Grant Townsend Club No 1 will hold an installation of officers on Friday evening December 19. A Christmas party with grab bag presents follows. Everyone should bring a present not over 10 cents for gifts and fun for all.
Hatton Township taxpayers will gather at Citizens State Bank in Clare on Saturday December 13 and on Saturdays thereafter until further notice to pay and collect taxes managed by Cleota Kanarr.
The American Legion Auxiliary meets on the second and fourth Mondays at the Legion rooms. Grant Township Local No. 143 of the Farmers Union gathers on the first and third Wednesdays each month. Elim Grove Townsend Club meets on the second and fourth Fridays at Clare Lodge. No. 388 I.C.C.F. holds meetings the second and fourth Mondays at 8:30 p.m.
A dance will be held at Farwell every Saturday night beginning this weekend. Landshaw will furnish the music.
Beginning December 18 and continuing until January 10 I will be at the Citizens State Bank Clare each Saturday afternoon to receive taxes. Mary Sanders Treasurer. 914
Dorothy Heuschéle Township Treasurer says she will be at Citizens State Bank in Clare every Saturday to collect taxes, inviting residents to bring payments for processing.
John Klingerhofer will be at Citizens State Bank in Clare each Saturday starting December 6 and continuing weekly to collect taxes including dog tax until further notice.
Vernon taxpayers must gather every Saturday until further notice to pay Vernon township taxes. Edward Seat and HAR Beet are listed among the ages Leeree in the notice.
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