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Newspaper
Clare Sentinel
Location
Clare, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Dec 20, 1940
Page
4
The Clare Isabella District Association gathered in Clare under the direction of Mrs Martha Irwin chairing the event. The hall glowed with Christmas trees and decorations as committees were praised for a successful meeting. music by Mr and Mrs Hal Schlafley and Elery Tice accompanied the dancing to close the evening.
Representative Roy O Woodruff of Michigan will be one of the speakers on the Farm Home Hour program next Saturday at 12 30. The Tenth District congressman is listed among speakers for the event.
Clare Mich December 2 1940 regular meeting notes list present and absent Aldermen, approve last minutes, read petitions from Kath Gas Corp Consumers Power Co and others, authorize bills, adopt street lighting contract with Consumers Power for one year, apply for Class C liquor license, and approve finance committee referrals. council votes aye with no nays.
A radio bulletin notes a December program on the Blue Network of the National Broadcasting System. Congressman Woodruff discusses a national emergency and the industrial mobilization plan.
R. S. Beal of Mount Ayr Iowa reports Clare Sentinel classified ads yielded strong responses to a want ad seeking bids on Clare County land. He thanks the paper in a November 25 1940 letter stating the inquiries were sufficient to meet his selling goal and blames no one if the sale falls through.
Art Nester of Vernon Hill lost control of his 1939 Dodge truck while hauling milk to Kraft Cheese, veered north of the Clare Livestock Auction Yards, struck a tree, and burned. He escaped serious injury though the truck was badly damaged and not loaded at the time.
Mr and Mrs L E B Davy announce the promotion of their son in law Major E J Fitzgerald to lieutenant colonel He commands the service command Hawaiian department Kauai Lihue and is married to Frances Davy formerly Miss Frances Davy
The War Department increases cavalry division strength to 600 officers and 9,500 men, with motor vehicles rising from 350 to 800 per division and horses falling from 8,000 to 6,000. The reforms, modeled on German practice, aim to boost maneuverability and fire power on the Mexican border.
The census bureau estimates show a 1 percent rise in state, county and city government employees from January to April, reaching about 2,100,000 workers at the end of April. Payrolls totaled roughly $200,000,000, based on reports from over 3,000 governmental units.
Former cavalryman who served in southwest Africa during World War I received two undeliverable postcards mailed from Warmbad to friends in Lehrte. French authorities confiscated them in July 1914. German forces recovered them near Maubeuge this summer and sent them on.
A brief note highlights baked custards and vanilla junket as tasty desserts, finished with a light sprinkle of grated nutmeg. The item emphasizes simple, classic flavors and warm, comforting appeal.
Art Damoth Insurance Agency announces availability of 1941 license plates at its office located at 2010. Residents may apply in person to obtain the plates, with standard registration procedures and fees.
Classified lines seek items for sale or wants in local papers. Reader notices request brief listings from Durham feeders and surrounding areas. The prompt emphasizes ad space and practical notices for community commerce.
In New York a penniless Marie seeks a violin for her son Pierre. After panhandling is halted by a kindly sergeant, a benevolent old man buys the instrument but Santa Claus is revealed to have provided it through unexpected generosity. The tale ends with Pierre waking to find the violin gifted by Santa Claus.
The Clare High School Fine Arts class under Paul Lowrey created a stained glass style window in the auditorium. When sunlight or interior floodlight shines through, the result is a beautiful sight attracting many passersby.
Mary L. Gilmore sends thanks for thoughtful words prayers letters candy and gifts after a misfortune since September. She notes the comfort and cheer these gestures provided during convalescence and hopes to return to Clare soon.
Beale and Swain will hold a public auction at the farm two miles east of Clara on US 10 pavement. The sale starts Thursday January 2 at 1:00 PM and will feature a list of livestock implements hay grain and feed. See next week's Sentinel for details.
Coming events list Tuesday meetings at Clara Rebekah Lodge and Elm Grove Townsend club. Clare Lodge 3383 meets Monday nights. Hatton Townsend club meets first and third Fridays. Clare Common Council meets first and third Mondays in Loomis. Townsend Club convenes first and third Fridays. J B Sparbet Post meets first and third Mondays. Zenobia Chapter 128 meets first Thursday. American Legion Auxiliary meets first and third Mondays. Farmers Union Grant Township Local 142 meets first and third Wednesdays. Clare Masonic Lodge holds regular communications on the second Tuesday. Regular American Legion meetings occur on the fourth Monday evenings.
Walter H. Larman Post No 128 of the American Legion will hold a meeting at Harrison on Monday evening December 23 at 8 00 o clock.
On December 14, 21 and 28 the Clare Post Office will stay open until 6:00 p m instead of the usual 5:00 p m Saturday closing time.
Vernon Township taxpayers will pay taxes at The Citizens State Bank each Saturday from December 7 through January 4 inclusive. Ott Ed McConnell serves as treasurer.
A compact note compares the formidable power of ancient giant reptiles with that of modern crocodiles, highlighting their shared reliance on strength to seize prey and dominate habitats.
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Grant township tax collection opens at Citizens state Bank Saturday December 7 and continues each Saturday thereafter. Treasurer August Heuschele oversees the duties and receipts.
Citizens State Bank will collect city taxes for Clare on Monday Wednesday and Friday as announced by Mrs. Jessie Gibbs City Treasurer. The notice urges residents to bring payment and directs to the bank location for tax collection.
Sheridan taxpayers gather in the directors room at Citizens State Bank starting Saturday December 21 and every Saturday thereafter to pay and receive taxes. John Klingelhofer is the treasurer.
Taxpayers of Wise Township will gather at Thompson Implement Store in Gilsre on January 6 and at Loomis Bowaatite HaH on January 15 to discuss budget items and assess local fiscal needs. Community members are invited to participate and ask questions.
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