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Newspaper
Clare Sentinel
Location
Clare, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Dec 25, 1942
Page
4
Amid wartime priorities metal toys vanish and wood and plastics fill gaps. Santa introduces new cardboard puzzle styles and a bricks set with waterproof mortar that dissolves in water. A baby cradle gym with a horizontal bar and trapeze offers active play as substitutes for toy shortages.
Commencing Monday January 4 at 6 30 p m reservations can be made through OT Gall who directs inquiries to Agnes J Gleason.
A persuasive piece argues village greens and dealers' yards should accumulate scrap for victory. It explains the national need, sorting and bundling processes, manpower limits, and the role of households in boosting the war effort by building local scrap stockpiles across attics and barns.
Leo Smith and Bob Attkisson took part in a windy winter sailboat challenge led to a shipwreck when the craft overturned near the pier. Bob, unable to swim, was saved as Captain Rowe and Leo escaped. Clara Parks aided from shore. Bob seeks salvage.
Johnny Watson Jr the two and a half year old son of Mr and Mrs John Watson of this city was badly bruised Monday of last week when his arm was caught in the wringer of the family washing machine His arm was drawn to the shoulder before Mrs Watson could stop the machine and a probable elbow dislocation was feared His arm is in a brace and healing well now
Ernest Green has accepted the position of manager of the Gulf Service Station and Bulk Plant in Clare, beginning Thursday December 10. He has eight years with Sinclair, Standard and Cities Service, and will offer Gulf Gas, tires, batteries, accessories, and complete auto and truck service at the hub.
Horton L. Case of Clare was involved in a crash four and a half miles north of Bay City on US 28 Friday night. Four members of a Bay City family were injured including Fred Schumacher and his wife Lucille, Judith Ann Schumacher, and John Schumacher. Judith Ann was listed in critical condition with head injuries. others suffered chest and concussion injuries. All were taken to Mercy hospital where Judith Ann's condition remained poor. Schumacher, driving south, reportedly did not see Case stop his stationary wrecked truck.
Ralph Miller remains homebound with lumbago for five weeks. Frank Schram takes over as rural bus driver. Mr Bellville resigns to join Socony Vacuum Oil Co. Mrs Rufus Miller and family visit Ponca City for Christmas. Nazarene Church in Temple hosts a warm holiday gathering. Lucille Smalley visits Edwin Rouse and family. husband serving in the army.
Local notices list Pvt. Delbert R Johnson of Clare and Pvt. James Grover awaiting departure and stationed personnel at Fort George Meade. Pvt Herbert H Sharp assigned to 819th Tech at Sheppard Field Texas with contact lines for correspondence.
Word arrives that Staff Sergeant Jackson R Campbell has been promoted from Sergeant to Staff Sergeant. He is listed with the 807th Tech School Squadron, AAFUS, US Army Air Forces, South Dakota. Other notices provide updated addresses for Pvt Loren Koontz, Pvt G Leslie Shaw, Ralph M Howard ASV6, and Pvt Dale Gillis at Camp Carson or Camp Crowder, with unit details and APO numbers.
Robert Hudson of Bennington Shiawassee county, former Clare resident, suffers three broken ribs after stumbling over a pitchfork and hitting a grain bin. He has endured lightning strikes, a burned hand from a boiling egg, and a severe arm cut from a window fall, with prior rib injuries from a grader incident. Locals note his long streak of accidents and urge rest.
Art Damoth and his son cared for nine newborn piglets born to mamma Pansy with midwife Mannie Sutton assisting. Neighbors Stuart Bicknell and Harold Hanchett plan to knit sweaters for the piglets, while Mrs. Damoth fears pigs may leave the house and enter the local market by New Year.
The Citizens State Bank of Clare Michigan will hold its annual stockholders meeting at the bank office Clare on Tuesday January 12 1948 at 4 00 p m for the election of Directors and other business. James Bicknell president signs notice.
Mrs. Arthur Parrish expresses sincere thanks to relatives and friends for letters and cards received at Christmas, noting the comfort they brought.
Treasurer Vera Slocum will collect Wise Township taxes at the Brewer & Thompson Implement store in Clare on January 20. The public notice lists the tax collection event and introduces the township official.
A roundup of upcoming gatherings across Clare including Townsend Clubs Elm Grove Grant Clare Lodge Masons VFW Post American Legion Auxiliary and PTA with meetings on varied Mondays Thursdays and Fridays each month at local rooms and schools. Regular council and lodge sessions also noted with standard weekly slots.
Dorothy Heuschele as Treasurer of Grant Two announces tax collection at Citizens State Bank every Saturday until further notice. Citizens and taxpayers are directed to attend and submit payments.
Arthur taxpayers are notified of tax collection Saturdays including December 19 and January 9 at Mary Sanders’s home to receive taxes for Arthur Township. The treasurer states collection takes place Fridays except Christmas and New Year’s Day, until January 10.
Andy Gump comments on the war bond campaign noting a 10 percent rise in participation. He urges continued support as the drive progresses and cultural enthusiasm grows.
Fragmentary notes hint at a prewar US customs matter involving fisheries and trade. The text references receipts and the period before the European conflict, suggesting archival records or financial tangles in maritime commerce.
The district marked a historic 4079th year of Chinese people with public festivities in San Francisco's Chinatown showcasing cultural heritage and community pride.
Reverend Albert Dawe and his wife express sincere gratitude for the Christmas gifts and cards from friends, signing with appreciation from their pastor.
The family thanks friends and neighbors for kindness during illness and death of their mother Mrs J B Brown and for the many floral tributes. They express gratitude for support.
The Seestedt Bergey and Poet families thank friends for kindness and sympathy during our mother and grandmother's illness and death. Gratitude goes to Rev. M. R. Honderich Rev. Wesley Teale and the singers for comforting messages and floral offerings from the Seestedt Bergey and Poet families.
The family expresses gratitude to friends and neighbors for acts of kindness and floral tributes at the loss of their loved one George Rilett. They also thank Rev Henderich for words of comfort and the singers for their selections. The Family.
We express heartfelt thanks to friends and neighbors for acts of kindness, floral offerings, spiritual bouquets and car arrangements during our bereavement. Dick Logic, Mr and Mrs Lawrence Gibbs and families acknowledge the support of many.
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