R Y Gay Dies of Heart Attack in Lansing
R Y Gay fifty seven year old director of the state planning commission died Thursday morning in the state office building Lansing after a heart attack. He had served as chairman of the Michigan Soldiers Home board and was active in the American Legion. Surviving are three children and a sister. Funeral services were held in St Johns with burial there. He designed. state buildings including Clare City Hall and Coleman High School.
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R. V. Gay
State Planning Commission
Lansing
Mr. Gay
Kelly
Michigan Soldiers’ Home
Grand Rapids
Michigan Department of the American Legion
St. Johns
St. Johns High School
University of Michigan College of Engineering and Architecture
Gay
Michigan School For the Deaf
Flint
Michigan
Gaylord
Midland
University of Michigan
American Students Reconstruction Association
Europe
American Institute of Architects
Michigan Society of Architects
American Legion
Robert
U. S. Army
Anita
Helen
Mae Gay
Sturgis
Iva Gay
Edler
Clare
Clare City Hall
Olson Theatres
Grayling
Coleman High School
Christmas Program at Clare Church of God Sunday
The Clare Church of God will present a Christmas program Sunday evening at 7 30. The program features congregational hymns scripture and prayers solos and group songs with titles such as Joy to the World O Come All Ye Faithful Silent Night and Away in a Manger. Performers include Bobby Cleveland Ella Cleveland Mary Herron Jack Herron Barbara Sue Van Sicklen Joyce Cleveland and others. Mizpah Benediction closes the service.
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Clare Church of God
Herald Angels
Bobby Cleveland
Tommy VanHoose
Jesus
Mary Herron
Ella Cleveland
Jack Herron
Barbara Sue van Sicklen
Christ
Bobby Hitchcock
Marie
Joyce Cleveland
Frank Herron
Dick Meyer
Little Town of
Bethlehem
Hila Cleveland
In Memoriam for Mr and Mrs George Tiedeman
In loving memory of our dear parents and grandparents Mr and Mrs George Tiedeman who passed away September 15 1942 and December 1942 respectively. To a beautiful garden our parents have gone to the land of perfect rest Their work is done and the setting sun has sealed their life's request They have left this earthly garden for a home beyond the sea Though dead and gone they still live on in the garden of Memory The Children and Grandchildren
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George Tiedeman
Mrs Don McDonald Honored at Social Event Last Week
Mrs Don McDonald was honored at a social gathering hosted by Mrs Rex Allen and Mrs Dexter Oden Friday night December 17 at the home of Mr and Mrs M D Feighner. Twelve guests attended with a contract bridge game won by Mrs George White. Second place went to Mrs Rex Allen and consolation to Mrs Winn Kirkpatrick. A gift was given to Mrs McDonald and refreshments were served.
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Rex Allen
Dexter
Oden
Donald McDonald
Marion White
M. D. Feighner
Puidge
iGeorge
Clare High School Christmas Concert Delights Audience
The Clare High School Music Department presented its annual Christmas Concert in the high school auditorium on Monday evening December 20. The program featured solos by Betty Paine and a mix of choirs, tableaux, and instrumental pieces highlighting the junior and elementary groups along with the high school glee club and orchestra.
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Clare High School
Betty Paine
Henry Garen
Voices of the Sky
Matthews
Miss Paine
Warren
Cherubim
Bortainsky
Little Town of Bethlehem
Redner
Mueller
the Shepherds
Charles Smith
John Jackson
Bud Rodabaugh
Angel
June Coveart
Adam—High School Glee Club
Agnes Pierson
the Wisemen
Garry Coveart
John Cobb
Alva Cochran
Little Symphony Orchestra
Schubert
Dorothy Smith
Garol
Jaynor
Crusaders
Glee Club
Mary
Peggy Dunbar
Joseph
Joe Johnston
Lehman
Ann Bicknell
Joanann Perry
Gruber
Coleman Edges Out Pioneer Basketball Team Friday Night
Coleman high defeated the Clare Pioneer basketball squad 22 to 21 in overtime after leading 15-14 at halftime. The Little Pioneers won 25-22 earlier, while Clare showed promise with a smooth passing attack that was hampered by turnovers. The Green and White next play January 7 in St. Louis to try for a late-season recovery.
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Clare Pioneer
Coleman
Little Pioneers
Green
Pioneers
Basketeers
St. Louis
Dagper
Citizens State Bank stockholders meeting in Clare Michigan
Annual meeting of stockholders of The Citizens State Bank of Clare will be held at the bank office in Clare on Tuesday January 11 1944 at 4 00 p m for election of Directors and other business. Signed Win H Bicknell President.
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Citizens State Bank of
Clare
Michigan
Civilians urged to keep long distance open for soldiers
Michigan Bell urges Home Front civilians to curb nonessential long distance calls on Christmas Eve and Day and New Year’s Eve and Day to give service members priority. With 300 plus circuits at military sites, the aim is to keep lines open for soldiers and families, using calls to home as morale boosters amid wartime constraints.
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Michigan Bell Telephone Company
Bell System
USO
Michigan
Detroit
Michigan Bell
Freezing Weather Beckons Michigan Ice Fishermen
Ice fishermen are warned to verify ice safety as cold weather returns. All fish species remain legal until January 1 with bass seasons closing. bluegills and sunfish through February 28. Ice fishing allowed from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. ET. spearing starts January 1.5. Names and addresses must appear legibly on each shanty. 1943 licenses expire December 31. 1944 licenses required. The 1944 fish law digest is ready for distribution.
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Fish Division
Store Adds 3 Percent Michigan Sales Tax
Beginning January 1 1944 the 122 Farmers Ind Produce Go store will add a 3 percent Michigan sales tax to purchases.
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Michigan
December meeting of St. Cecilia Council of Catholic Women
The St. Cecilia Council of Catholic Women held its December meeting at Mrs. Theodore Bowler’s home with fifty members. Attendees included Mrs. Leo O Grady who led prayer, and Mrs. Joseph Naumes reading last meeting minutes in secretary’s absence. Next meeting set for January 6 in the church basement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Cecilia Council of Catholic Women
Theodore Bowler
Leo O'Grady
Joseph Naumes
Helen Lucille Doherty
Ryan
Father Morrison
Mercy
Bay City
Bernard McConnell
Bowler
John Norton
W. H. Murray
Irwin Schlegel
Methodist Sunday School Christmas Program Presented
The Clare Methodist Sunday School and Senior Choir presented their annual Christmas program on Sunday evening December 19. Mrs. Earl Sternaman presided. The program featured plays The Doll for Lizabeth and The Christmas Card with principal child actors and songs including Arise Shine for Thy Light Has Come and Sleep Little Jesus Sleep. A Home for Detroit Children offering was noted and Santa Claus arrived late due to gas issues.
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Clare Methodist Sunday School
Earl Sternaman
Hahn
Marvin Witbeck
Lee Lyman Sowle
Shannon
Susie Ann
Sandra Schultz
Vonnie
Barbara Teale
Rosadelle
Evelyn
Artibee
Louisa
Marie Hardesty
Christopher
Jimmie Hahn
Michael
Dick Pfister
Patrick
Andy Irwin
Joel
Dick Ulrich
Tupper
Martin
Hart Bellows
Jenkins
Jack Kirchoff
Jesus
Detroit
Santa Claus
North Pole
Christmas Thanks From Alice Loomis
Alice Loomis thanks friends for Christmas cards letters and good wishes for the New Year wishing everyone a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.
Wise Township Taxpayer Tax Collection Dates Announced
Treasurer Vera Liocum will collect Wise Township taxes at Brewer Implement Store in Clare on January 5 and January 12 and in Coleman every Saturday in January. Local residents urged to bring tax notices and payment.
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Loomis
Brewer Implement
Clare
Coleman
Wise Township
City to Acquire Consumers Power Property Here
City officials plan to take control of Consumers Power assets here as part of a broader wartime conservation effort. Mr. Gerhard outlined utilities conservation with War Production Board cooperation to save water and electricity for the war, urging citizens to limit nonessential power use and curb sign lighting. The council approved Deputy City Treasurer Mildred Wentworth to stand in for Vera Peterson, who is ill.
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Gerhard
War Production Board
Vera Peterson
Mildred Wentworth
Mirs. Peterson
The Joy of Being an Editor
A satirical look at editorial life and the balancing act between humor and seriousness in publishing. The piece notes the conflicting expectations on editors who print jokes, clip other publications, or accept reader contributions, ending with a playful nod to Regina Business Builder.
Red Cross Activities at Gladwin County Meeting
The Sheridan Center Red Cross Unit met at Mrs. Robert Nunns home on Thursday December 16 with twelve attendees. Members tied off one robe, pieced blocks for cushions, machine sewed strips, and cut fillings. Gifts were distributed by draw. Next meeting will be at Mrs. Stanley Schunk and daughter Mrs. Lucille Wesley with holiday birthdays observed. Lunch will be served.
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Sheridan Center Red Cross
Robert Nunn
Gladwin County
Stanley Schunk
Lucille Wesley
C. Jordan
Olander warns Michigan drivers of holiday traffic risk
Commissioner Olander cites 736 traffic deaths in Michigan in ten months 329 pedestrians and 407 other victims. He blames tire restrictions and aging cars for rising accidents and urges careful driving amid snow and ice to prevent a toll this holiday season.
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Michigan
Olander
Mail on Christmas Day Postal Service Plan
The Post office department says all Christmas mail will be delivered by close of business Friday December 24 with no window service on Christmas Day and no rural or city delivery. Special Delivery letters and packages arriving Christmas Day will be delivered. Francis Jackson, Postmaster.
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Post Office
Francis Jackson
Wartime Address Privacy Reminder in Clare Sentinel
The Clare Sentinel will omit full overseas forces addresses from the Service Column to protect military security. Readers are urged to include ship or station details in private correspondence only, keeping such information within families and friends.
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Clare Sentinel
Christmas Gratitude From Rev. Chas. Kleinhardt Family
A holiday note thanks friends, service members, ministry workers, colleagues, and donors for cards gifts and money. The Kleinhardt family wishes a Merry Christmas and a prosperous New Year and prays for God’s blessing.
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America
Chas. Kleinhardt
In loving memory of Albert W Hein
In loving memory of our beloved husband and father Albert W Hein who passed away one year ago December 25 The Family
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Albert. W. Hein
Piano Tuning by P. Alexander in Clare
Piano tuner P Alexander will be in Clare soon for tuning service. For orders call Mrs Harold Jones at 6tf.
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P. Alexander
Clare
Harold Jones
Taxpayer Tax Collection Schedule for Arthur Township
Arthur Township taxpayers will gather at Citizens State Bank in Clare each Saturday afternoon to pay taxes. Treasurer Mary Sanders announces this collection period ending January 26 with a 10 percent surcharge or fee noted.
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Citizens State Bank
Clare
Mary Sanders
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Church OF God TO
Memoriam
Don McDonald
Music Department OF
Clare Schools
Stockholders Meeting
H. Bicknell
Michigan Lakes
of Catholic Women
Methodist
Alice Loomis
Wise Township Taxpayers
Vera
Liocum
Seven Seas
Clare, Michigan
Member
Federal Reserve System
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
Regina
Red Cross
Sheridan Center
Arthur Township Taxpayers
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