Tea trade revival as Allied drive boosts imports
Allied air and sea actions against Japan’s raiders reduce convoy losses and restore U S tea imports toward prewar levels. Joseph G Vaskas of the Great Atlantic and Pacific Tea Company notes 75 percent of normal supplies in ninety days and predicts a full civilian quota soon. Tea now moves through British channels with CCC allocations guiding distributors and stores, while India and Ceylon supply most export tea. Green tea shipments to North Africa reach 2.5 million pounds after the war’s start.
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Japan
Andaman Islands
India
Ceylon
United States
Joseph G. Vaskas
Great Atlantic and Pacific Tea Company
Bay of Bengal
Calcutta
Colombo
Ministry of Food
Vaskas
CCC
A & P Food
Formosa
China Sea
Pacific
Java
Sumatra
North Africa
Clare County Leads War Fund Drive in State Quota Update
Michigan reports 97 percent of its National War Fund quota with 180 781 remaining as of December 10. Clare County and Clare city exceed targets in Boy Scout Fund and Community Fund while over 30 counties reached the top, praised for supporting wartime relief and the home front efforts.
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Michigan
National War Fund
Clare County
Local Grocery Clerk Joins Butterfly Club With 93 Score
A modest local grocery worker with last name starting B joins the Butterfly Club after bowling a 93 in a fortnights aggregate. The scribe notes the achievement but downplays celebration, hinting that news of the feat will spread.
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Imanager
Butterfly Club
A and P Workers To Receive Extra Compensation
The Great Atlantic and Pacific Tea Company will distribute about 1 250 000 to employees with six months or more service before Christmas. John A. Hartford announced the plan, with nationwide participation. Similar compensation was awarded last year.
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Pacific ‘Tea
John. A. Hartford
ANA & P
Supplemental gas coupons issued in strips by OPA
The Sag inaw Office of Price Administration announced that supplemental B and CG non-highway gas coupons and H and R coupons will be issued in strips starting around March 1 1944. The plan aims to ease enforcement and reduce tailoring and misuse while preserving essential mileage and non-highway use.
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Saginaw
OPA
Saginaw District
Educational Toys Entertain and Teach Children at Chicago Mart
New display at the Merchandise Mart in Chicago shows educational toys designed to train a child’s hands eyes and intelligence. The sturdy new items promise as much fun as traditional favorites while teaching age appropriate skills.
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Merchandise: Mart
Chicago
Rev Fr Stanley J Morrison Improving in Bay City Hospital
Bay City hospital officials report Rev Fr Stanley J Morrison is much improved after heart ailment and is getting along fine. He was transferred from Mercy Hospital to Bay City Ward Wednesday evening for treatment.
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S. J. Morrison
Bay City Hospital
Ward
Mercy Hospital
Bay City
Stanley J. Morrison
Fourth Dysinger Brother Leaves Monday for Army Service
Estell Dysinger returned from a fifteen day furlough to San Diego where he joined Fort Rosecrans, California. Vern Dysinger departed with him to Chicago and Fort Sheridan while the family gathered in the parental home. Vern is the fourth Dysinger son to serve in the Army. Loris recently discharged to work in a defense plant and Roland is listed somewhere in Europe.
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PLC
Estell Dysinger
San Diego
California
W. D. Dysinger
Leon
Vern
Roy Wilson
Estell
Chicago
Fort Sheridan
Illinois
Fort Rosecrans
Loris Dysinger
Ann, Arbor
Léon Dysinger
Clarence Dysinger
Dysinger
Loris
Ann Arbor
Rolland
Europe
Little to Keep Faith With Children at Yale Tonight
A reflective piece recalls Madame Schumann-Heinicke and a child’s Christmas orange saved from hardship. The orange symbolizes memory and sacrifice, illustrating how a small gift preserves faith with children through difficult times and years later resonates with a famous woman.
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Yale
Madame Schumann - Heinek
Pin Money Tradition in New Year Giving
A fragment describes a custom where men in ordinary circumstances gave their wives and daughters a pin money on New Year’s day as a valued, practical gift. The text notes pins made of wire were once prized and tied to this habit.
Fire safety tips for Christmas trees and lights
Advice stresses fresh tree placement and water the entire season to cut fire risk. Keep trees away from heat sources, secure against falls, and supervise candles and lights. use UL labeled lights for safety.
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Underwriters Laboratories, Inc
Kiss Under Mistletoe Legend in Norse Myth
Balder the sun god was doomed by Lok who crafted a mistletoe arrow and killed Balder. Balder revived. mistletoe placed under his mother's care to guard against harm. The kiss under mistletoe becomes a pledge of love and peace not to harm.
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Balder
Lok
Hoder
Boxing Day Origins and Biblical Roots in England
The term Boxing Day traces to charitable gifts given to workers after Christmas and aligns with the biblical St. Stephen's Day observance. It marks a long-standing English holiday honoring generosity and fidelity to Christ, tied to the martyr Stephen who was stoned for his testimony.
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England
A. Beneral
Old English Christmas Uf Log Burnt Tradition
The article describes the oldEnglish custom of bringing a great log into the home on Christmas Eve and lighting it with a branch from the previous year's log. The hearth fire burned throughout, with celebratory feasting. if the log went out, it was said to foretell luck for the coming year.
Increased Fats Collections Expected Here
The Michigan Office of Civilian Defense announces a for fats program to boost monthly collections. Kenneth M Burns says the plan should yield immediate gains as households trade fat for brown ration points redeemable for meats and dairy, with a 0.5 pound fat earning one point.
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Kenneth M. Burns
Michigan Office of Civilian Defense
Michigan
St Henry's Parish Hosts Children's Christmas Party
St Henry's Church in Rosebush hosted seventy five children for a Sunday afternoon Christmas party in the parish hall. Santa Claus led games and distributed gifts while kids enjoyed ice cream and cakes. Mothers attended to supervise and serve lunch as the event sparkled with lights and tinsel. The Leaton mission church plans a similar party this coming Sunday.
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St. Henry’s
Rosebush
Santa Claus
Mission Church
Leaton
Piano Tuning Services Available in Clare Soon
Pp. Alexander the piano tuner will be working in Clare again soon. For tuning work or inquiries, phone orders to Mrs. Harold Jones.
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Alexander
Clare
Harold Jones
Taxpayers' Tax Payments Open Saturdays in Clare
Arthur Township announces that taxpayers may pay taxes at Citizens State Bank in Clare each Saturday afternoon through January 10. Mary Sanders serves as treasurer and will oversee the payments.
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Citizens State Bank
Clare
Mary Sanders
Tax Collection Dates Set for Hatton Township
Hatton Township taxpayers are told to gather taxes on Saturdays December 11 and 18, 1943 and January 8, 1944. Cléota Kanars is named treasurer for the collection effort.
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Citizens State Bank
Cléota Kanars
Vernon Red Cross Unit Plans Christmas Party
The Vernon unit of the Red Cross invites all township ladies to a Christmas program and party at Vernon Town Hall on Thursday afternoon December 23. Each attendee should bring a small gift. Committee details follow.
Neighbors Honored for Saving Home from Fire
Mr and Mrs Charlie VanBlarcom thank neighbors and the Clare and Harrison fire departments for saving their home Sunday night. They express gratitude to all who helped.
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Clare and Harrison
Charlie VanBlarcom
Public sale of Martha M. Krueger estate in Farwell
Vern Acre as administrator announces a public auction at the late Martha M. Krueger’s premises in Farwell on Thursday December 30 starting at 1:00 pm. Items include household furnishings and coal. Frank John is the auctioneer. See list in next week’s Sentinel.
Custom Slaughtering Permit Issued for Local Farmers
Kirkpatrick and Osborn have secured a permit to do custom slaughtering for farmers. They will serve any farmer in the community at the Young and Feighner slaughter house, east of the river bridge on the Dover road.
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Kirkpatrick and Osborn
Young and Feighner
Dover Road
Electrical service returns to Clare for wiring and repair
Ray Archbold announces return to Clare offering electrical wiring appliance repair and general service with contact phone 246. He is available for all related jobs and inquiries.
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Clare
Bake Sale and Bazaar by Clare Girl Scout Troop One
Clare Girl Scout Troop One sponsors a bake sale and fancy work bazaar on Saturday December 18 at Morgan's store from 10:00 a m to 4:30 p m. Proceeds support troop activities and community projects.
Vernon Township Taxpayers to Meet for Taxes
Vernon Township taxpayers will gather at Citizens State Bank in Clare each Saturday starting December 11 and continuing weekly until further notice to pay taxes. Vernon Township Treasurer Ralph W. Irwin directs the collections.
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Citizens State Bank
Clare
Ralph W. Irwin
Iit2
Vernon
Township
Clare Pomona Grange Meeting Notice
Clare Pomona Grange will meet at Advance Grange Hall on Wednesday December 22 All Fourth Degree members are welcome. Pot luck lunch. Genevieve Fancon Secretary.
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Clare Pomona Grange
Advance Grange Hall
Genevieve Fancon
Christmas Shopping Safety Reminder Urges Locking Cars
Police Chief John Asline warns the public during the holiday shopping period that leaving parcels in parked cars tempts theft. Citizens should lock vehicles when parked, especially if parcels or garments are inside.
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John Asline
In Memoriam Augusta Calkins Remembrance Note
In loving remembrance of our mother Augusta Calkins who died five years ago on December 16. The Children.
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Augusta Calkins
Card of Thanks for Bereavement
The Barton family extends heartfelt thanks to friends and neighbors after their bereavement. Special gratitude to the Rebekah Lodge and Rev. Hahn for comforting words and to Ronald Barton for the sweet music. Leo Barton and family
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Rebekah Lodge
Rev
Hahn
Thanks for kindness after C H Rockwell illness and death
The Hildebrandt Family expresses sincere gratitude to friends and neighbors for acts of kindness during the illness and death of C H Rockwell. They appreciate the floral offerings, the singers, and Rev Kleinhardt for comforting words.
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C. H. Rockwell
Kleinhardt
Hildebrandt
City Taxpayers Notice From Clare City Treasurer
Vera B. Peterson City Treasurer announces tax collection at Citizens State Bank for the City of Clare on Mondays Wednesdays and Fridays each week starting Friday December 10 until further notice. For information call 166 XM.
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Citizens State Bank
Clare
Vera B. Peterson
Sheridan taxpayers tax collection schedule announced
Sheridan taxpayers will attend Citizens Bank in Clare on Friday December 24 and on a second Friday date December 81 for tax collection as announced by Treasurer John Kiltigelhofer.
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Sea Company
United War Fund
A&p
PTT
United States Army
W. James Olson
Clare County War Finance Committee
War Finance Committee
Olson
Clare, Michigan
Member
Federal Reserve System
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
St. Henry’s Church
Arthur Township
Hatton Township
Red Cross
Electrical Service
Ray Archbold
Vernon Township
Memoriam
Ronald Barton
Leo Barton
Sheridan Taxpayers
Citizens Bank
John. Kiltigelhofer
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