World Day of Prayer and Bible Study Offer
February 9 proclaimed World Day of Prayer for Christian peoples across faiths amid fears of uncertain times. The Home Bible Study League in Lansing offers a free twenty three lesson self help course, mailed to eligible readers, to guide study of the Book of Comfort. Various radio programs and speakers are listed, including figures from national parties and clubs, with dates and times.
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Home Bible Study League
Hhome Bible Study League
Dept. 9-C
Lansing
Michigan
Lincoln Day Broadcasts On National Networks Coast to Coast
Republican Lincoln Day events spread across coast to coast with nationwide network broadcasts. Speakers include Senator Arthur H. Vandenberg from St Paul on February 10 and Representative Bruce Barton from Buffalo on February 12, airing on CBS and Mutual networks respectively.
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Arthur H. Vandenberg
Michigan
Columbia Broadcasting System
St. Paul
Minnesota
Bruce Barton
New York
Mutual Broadcasting System
Buffalo
Buy License Plates Early Say State Officials
Secretary of State H F Kelley urges motorists to purchase 1940 license plates now to avoid last minute lines and extra payroll. Application blanks are available at state branches and auto dealers. Ensure title and vehicle numbers match and applicant signatures align. Duplicate titles cost $1 with a statement of what happened to the original. Frank A Hachmuth assists in obtaining clear titles statewide.
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Kelly
Secretary of State
Michigan
Frank A. Hachmuth
Clare County Road Board Meets in Harrison January 18 1940
The Clare County Road Commissioners met at the Harrison courthouse on January 18 1940 with Sam Bruce presiding and Commissioners Emerson Bowler and Bruce present. They approved a payroll of 1614.80 and read numerous bills from local firms and suppliers before adopting a resolution to furnish rights of way and borrowed dirt for WPA projects and to support a curve project on Lake George road near Ann Arbor Railroad in Lincoln Township.
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Harrison
Michigan
Board of
Clare County Road Commissioners
Court House
Bowler
Bruce
Emerson
Michigan Bell Telephone Co
Leslie R. Shear
Clare Sentinel
E. Miles
Earle Equipment
Ben Traines
Seiter Bros
Ben Carpenter
City of Harrison
LaFrance Republic
Frank Haynak
Harford
Sparta Standard Oil Co
Idling Gros
Everard Co
Orval Vandewarker
James A. Stanley
Pere Marquette Railway Co. Constructors
Mch
Clare County Cleaver Lake Garage
Northern Automotive Supply Co
Snap-on Tools Corp
Beach Mfg. Co
Scientific Brak I. B. Hampton i. BH
Hampton Burroughs Add Mct
A. E. Howlett
L. H. Thompson
Art Damoth
Ins
Charles Yehi Leonard Refineries Inc
Doyle Freight Lines
Clare Elevator Co
Sam Bruce
W. E. Bowler
Richard Hmerson
Emterson
Yeas
Hmergon
Clas County
Ann Arbor
Lake George Road
Lincoln Township
Dorothy Av Schimger
Sharine
Lenton Services Begin at First Congregational Church
The First Congregational Church announces Lenton services with daily readings from The Fellowship of Prayer and a sermon series on Man World and Christ. Themes run February 11 to March 24 focusing on beliefs about the world self Bible church Holy Spirit God and Jesus.
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First Congregational Church
Fellowship of Prayer
God
Jesus
Haster
Warren Sharp Completes Army Aircraft Mechanics Course
Private Warren A. Sharp son of Oliver Nash of Clare completed the Army Airplane Mechanics course at The Aeronautical University Chicago On January 31 1940. He is a member of the Regular Army Air Corps and will return to Selfridge Field Michigan to join the maintenance crew on the latest type airplanes of the expanded Army Air Force.
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Warren A. Sharp
Oliver Nash
Clare
The
Aeronautical University, Inc
South Michigan Ave
Chicago
Ilinois
Sharp
Army Air Corps
Selfridge Field
Michigan
Army Air Force
Community Socials and Visits Round Pine Lodge Area
Mr and Mrs Dale Montney and children join Mr and Mrs Clark Walters and Nellie for a Sunday visit with Mr and Mrs 8 McClain of Hamilton. Delmar Allen visits her parents LaVoy home. Nora Langworthy stays with daughter Mrs Robert Shull. Robert Walters Dover calls on Clark Walters. Rena LaVoy works at Dunlop’s Cafe Clare. Shull family visits Hagie and Vernon friends enjoy skating and lunch.
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Pine Lodge
Dale Montney
Clark Walters
Nellie
McClain
Hamilton
Delmar Allen
Cornwell Ranch
LaVoy
Nora Langworthy
the Brown
Robert Shull
Robert Walters
Dover
Frank Rilett
Hagie
Hirangeline Hay
Carolyn
Gladwin
Rena LaVoy
Dunlop
Clare
Ralph Shull
Brown
Lois and
Alger
Vernon
Shadow Social at Greenwood Grange Card Party
The Greenwood Grange hosts a shadow social and card party at Greenwood town hall on Tuesday evening February 13. Everyone is invited to attend.
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Greenwood Grange
Greenwood Town Hall
Vernon Taxpayers Notice to Pay Vernon Township Taxes
Vernon Township tax payments accepted at Davys by Fannie Schultz Treasurer.
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Davys
Vernon Township
Fannie Schultz
Gayly Colored Cement Paints For Surfaces
An article explains special cement paints that resist lime alkali and water. They suit cement stucco masonry blocks brick stone and tile and can be used on basements interiors and fresh plaster without drying time. Philip M Bertrand of Clare is cited as preparing the notice.
International Reply Coupon Description
An international reply coupon is a stamp issued for postage value in one currency and usable in other treaty countries. The fragment mentions Butcher "cattle netted Yoube & Feighner Meat Market" with unclear context.
Newspapers Push to Strengthen False Advertising Safeguards
Michigan newspapers propose amendments to the states false advertising law to protect consumers including buyers of goods, stressing disclosure of economic values and the need for free access to true information. W A Gwinn and Emery B Freeman spoke on using newspaper advertising to boost retail sales while editors vow to neutralize propaganda and stay out of conflict.
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Floyd J. Miller
Royal Oak
State Association
Miller
United States Department of Commerce
Michigan
Better Business Bureau of
Detroit
Lansing
Michigan Press Association
W. A. Gwinn
Lapeer
Emery B. Freeman
J. ©. Penny Co
Mt. Pleasant
W. S. Gilmore
Detroit News
United States
Illinois Legislator To Speak At Bay City Lincoln Day Dinner
Rep. Everett M. Dirksen of Illinois will headline the Lincoln Day dinner for the 10th district Republicans at Consistory Cathedral Bay City on February 26. Bay City Rep Roy O Woodruff will also appear. Organized by Bay City Young Republicans and Young Republican Women with local GOP support. Louis C Garrison Jr serves as general chairman. District GOP groups plan to attend, with a hoped for turnout of state officials.
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Illinois
Bay City
Everett M. Dirksen
10Th Congressional District
Consistory Cathedral
Roy O. Woodruff
Young ‘Republicans Club
Young Republican Women’s Club
Louis C. Garrison, Jr
10Th
Garrison
Card of Thanks for Mother and Grandmother
The family expresses heartfelt appreciation to friends and neighbors for sympathy and floral tributes during the illness and death of their mother and grandmother. Special thanks to Rev. Rogers for comfort and Mrs. Doris Empey for the songs. Howard Brown and family Ray Harrold Myrtle Ehrhardt.
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Rogers
Doris Empey
Howard Brown
Ray Harrold
Myrtle Ehrhardt
Resolution of Condolence for Wm Morrison
The John Q Look Lodge No 404 F and A M passes a 30 day charter drape in mourning for beloved brother Wm Morrison. Officers extend sympathy to the family and arrange printing in The Clare Sentinel and minutes of the next meeting. Witnessed by Jesse R Hampton Charles A Perry Adam Oliver.
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Wm. Morrison
John Q
A. M
Clare Sentinel
John Q. Look
No. 404
Jesse R. Hampton
Charles A. Perry Adam Oliver
Appreciation for hospital care and kindness
A note of thanks to Dr. Wood and his wife and nurses for acts of kindness during a hospital stay. Also appreciation for Mrs. Charles Whitlock who cared for us the past two weeks, and to Mrs. Clyde Kistler and baby Gienn. Eugene.
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Wood
Charles Whitlock
Clyde Kistler
Gienn
Eugene
Obituary Note for Mrs Catherine Hickey
The Children thank everyone for kindness during her illness and for expressions of sympathy in her passing. Mrs. Catherine Hickey is mourned by family and friends.
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Catherine Hickey
Community club meetings and lodge notices
A compiled schedule lists various group gatherings: C. F. Lodge on Mondays, Clara Rebekah on Tuesdays, Farwell Townsend on alternating Tuesdays, Hatton Townsend on the first and third Fridays, Elm Grove Townsend on the second and fourth Fridays, Clare Chamber of Commerce on the third Monday, Clare Common Council on the first and third Mondays, J. H. Sparbal Post on the first and third Mondays, Zenobia Chapter No 129 C B S on the first Thursday, American Legion Auxiliary on the first and third Mondays, Help the Hostess guest night February 14 hosted by Mrs Ivan McIntosh, Farmers Union Grant Township No 143 on the 1st and 3rd Wednesdays, Lutheran Ladies Aid February 14 at 2 PM, Clare Townsend Club on Thursday nights at the Nazarene Church, and American Legion meetings on the second and fourth Mondays.
Isabella Pomona Grange Meeting Notice
Isabella Pomona Grange will meet Wednesday evening February 14 with Union Grange. Members are asked to bring a valentine a soup bowl and any lunch offering. Nellie B. White Secretary.
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Isabella Pomona Grange
Union Grangé
Valentine
Algo
Card of Appreciation for Store Window Use
Glory Rebekah Lodge No 167 thanks Fred Morgan for lending his store window for last week’s bake sale and supports community efforts with gratitude.
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Fred Morgan
Glory Rebekah Lodge No
Clare Taxpayers Notice on Tax Collection
Jepsié Gibbs, treasurer, states tax collection will occur at Citizens State Bank on Wednesday and Friday afternoons. Citizens of Clare urged to bring due payments and receipts for processing.
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Citizens State Bank
Rummage Sale by St. Cecilia Ladies at Bank Building
The Ladies of St. Cecilia Church will hold a rummage sale in the rear rooms of the Citizens State Bank Building on Friday and Saturday February 16 and 17. Committee members include Mrs. Geo Johnson Mrs Al Herrick and Mrs J L Cour.
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St. Cecilia
Citizens State Bank
Geo. Johnson
al. Herrick
J. Ls Cour Committee
Penny Supper and Card Party at TO.O.F. Hall
The Rebekaha will hold a penny supper and card party at the TO.O.F. hall next Wednesday evening February 14.
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I. C.C. Fi ‘Hall
Rebekaha
F. Hall
Also Mentioned on This Page
National Broadcasting Company
Blue Network
Omaha
Nebraska
Robert ‘A. Taft
Ohio
National Republican
New York City
Aaron H. Payhe
Mutual ‘Broadcasting System
National Republican Club
John Hamilton
Republican National Committee
Blue’ Network
Joseph W. Martin, Jr
Massachusets
National Radio Forum
Washington, D. C
Thomas B. Dewey
Portland
Oregon
Lincoln
Secretary OF
H. F. Kelley
Nd Telephone Service
Ford
Lenton
Sun
Warren Sharp
Aeronautical University
Rurals
Shadow Social
Philip M. Bertrand
McEwan St
Jackson’s Market
Wsur
Mariml
Poairaa
the ‘Citizens State Bank
Clare, Michigan
Federal Reserve System and
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
C. F. Lodge
Clara
Rebekah Lodge
Farwell Townsend Club
Hatton Townsend Club
Elm Grove Townsend Club
Clare Chamber of Commerce
Clare Common Council
J. H. Sparbal Post
V. FW
C. B.S
American Legion Auxiliary
Legion Rooms
Ivan McIntosh
Hostess Club
Grant Township
Farmers Union
Lutheran Ladies Aid
Harold Schaeffer
Clare Townsend
the Nazarene
South McEwan Street
American Legion
Nellie. B. White, Sec’y
Clare Taxpayers
Jepsié. Gibbs
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