Fire destroys large building on Currie Farm near Clare
A Tuesday fire at Currie farm southwest of Clare destroyed a large 30 by 80 foot garage and repair shop, with two tractors an automobile and many small repair tools lost. Loren Garver discovered the blaze. Clare rural fire brigade saved the house and other structures. Firefighter Wilbur Ireland suffered facial burns. no fire insurance covered the garage. Cause not yet determined.
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Currie Farm
Clare
Loren
John Garver
Garver
Wilbur “Shorty
Ireland
Sentinel
North Star Grocery
S. M. Carrier
McKeever
Foster
Lansing
Enemy Aliens Must Register by February 28th
Knowledge from local postal authorities shows several enemy aliens in the community have not registered. All Germans Italians and Japanese who are not naturalized citizens must register at the post office no later than February 28. Those unregistered are urged to do so at once to avoid embarrassment and possible imprisonment.
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United States
Home Defense Registration Opens Next Week in Clare
Clare County Council of Defense will run voluntary Home Defense registration next week in the Jackson meat market building. The office will be open each afternoon with help from the Clare Study Club volunteers. applicants will provide identification, past military service, and five preferred service types.
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Clare County Council of Defense
Jackson Meat Market
Clare
Clare Study Club
Increased sugar production hoped for in 1942
Secretary of Agriculture Claude R. Wickard said higher sugar output is hoped for in 1942 due to war related demand and policy incentives. He cited reduced normal granary supplies from 1941 distribution, offshore sugar curtailment, higher prices, and boosted government payments as factors.
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United States
Claude R. Wickard
Wickard
Office of Price Administration
Isabella Pomona Grange to Meet Gilmore Grange
Isabella County Pomona Grange plans a Thursday February 15 meeting with a pot luck supper afterward. Nina Forbes serves as secretary. Also note Grant Community Valentine party scheduled for tonight February 13.
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Isabella County Pomona Grange
Gilmore Grange
Nina Forbes
Grant
Dr John H Hall Speaks at Clare Kiwanis Victory Guests
Clare Kiwanis Club hosts Victory Speakers of Clare at Hotel Doherty with about fifty attending. Dr John H Hall, first assigned speaker of the Clare County Speakers Bureau, urges patriotism, defense, and community health as the next meeting is set for Monday at Clara High School.
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John H. Hall
Kiwanis Club
Clare Kiwanis Club
Clare
Doherty
Albert Dawe
Austin Bates
Paul Lowrey
Kiwanian
C. B. Neff
Donald E. Holbrook
Higelmire
Clara High School
Hall
Pearl Harbor
Hong Kong
Holbrook Tops Candidate List For Revenue Job
Carl Holbrook leads four certified candidates for deputy revenue commissioner in the new centralized department. Other contenders include Walter F. Reddy Victor Van Swearingen and Clarence W. Lock. Nims will select two with salaries from 4800 to 6000 a year start.
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Carl Holbrook
Clare County Prosecuting Attorney
State Civil Service Commission
Louis M. Nims
State Revenue Commissioner
Revenue Department
Thomas J. Wilson
Civil Service
Nim
T. Carl Holbrook
Walter F. Reddy
Herbert J. Rushton
Nims
Victor van Swearingen
Labor Mediation Board
Clarence W. Lock
State Land Office Board
Ingham County
James B. Morgan
Reddy
Selectees Called for Examination by Armed Forces
The following young men are called for physical examination by the armed forces: Clyde Elihu Wilson Harrison R-2. Jay D. Ackerman Harrison R-2. John Stephen Morgan Harrison R-2. Wellington Edward Davis Clare R-1. Wilmot Calvin Hall Farwell. Further information concerning procurement of men for the armed forces is withheld by decree of the Federal Selective Service Commission.
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Clyde Elihu Wilson
Harrison
Jay D. Ackerman
John Stephen Morgan
Wellington Edward Davis
Clare
Wilmot Calvin Hall
Farwell
Federal Selective Service Commission
Students May Enlist in U S Naval Reserve
Students in school may enlist in Class V-1 of the U S Naval Reserve and, on request, be placed on inactive duty until the current school year ends unless called to active duty. Rear Admiral Randall Jacobs announced the policy directing districts to await Bureau of Navigation orders.
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U. S. Naval Reserve
Navy Department
Randall Jacobs
U. S. Navy
Bureau of Navigation
Jacobs
U. S
Federal Building
Lansing
Michigan
Skates Sharpened by Factory Tested at Clare Hardware
Skates sharpened by factory tested at Clare Hardware and Furniture Co. Try our then machine. Local ad promotes sharpening service and equipment comparison for skates.
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Clare Hardware & Furniture Co
Clare Red Cross Unit Holds February Meeting in City Hall
The Clare County Red Cross Unit met at Clare City Hall with about fifty attendees. Morrel Clure was chosen chair of the First Aid Committee. three units are active, two more planned in Arthur township. 1,400 garments sewn in Clare county. Home Nursing classes underway. next meeting set for Harrison on March 9. The Victory Book Campaign designates Clare City Library as collection center. Vernon Township unit reports sixteen members, sewing and knitting progress, and a call for unused sewing machines. meetings every Thursday at the Vernon town hall.
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Singapore
Hall
Neff
Donald B. Holbrook
S. J. Higesmire
Clare County Red Cross
Clare City
Morrel Clure
Charles Amble
Arthur Township
Gilson
Hemstreet
Vernon Township
Red Cross
Vernon Town Hall
Child Health Group Meeting In Harrison February Four
Clare County Child Health Association met in Harrison for the regular monthly session on February 4. Poor attendance due to bad weather. Paul Gibson spoke on home gardens and benefits. many more gardens expected. Dr Helen Lanting reported over ninety five percent of local schoolchildren have defective teeth and cited nutrition and sleep lack as causes. Reginald McBride announced no school dentist service this year due to missing budget for a helper. Next meeting set for Temple on March 4.
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Clare County Child Health Association
Harrison
Paul Gibson
Helen Lanting
Clare County
Reginald
McBride
Board of Supervisors
G. BE. Lamb
Red Cross
Temple
Methodist church hosts conference director and youth education talk
Sunday services at the Clare Methodist Church featured Rev Wayne Fleenor Michigan conference director of religious education and youth work as guest speaker. A 1:00 pm pot luck followed for Sunday school teachers and officers with round table discussion and departmental study.
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Wayne Fleenor
Michigan
Fleenor
Clare
Meenor
Rationing Board Releases Three Tires to Feb 7
The Clare County Rationing Board lists tire allocations through February 7 2042 for Q Russell Davis Fred Siegler Leonard Reynolds and doin Larman Jr addressing obsolete tire and tube sizes under Sec 501. Any resident may file for new tires or tubes of the obsolete type with two additional requirements.
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Clare County Rationing Board
Q. Russell Davis
Fred, Siegler
Leonard Reynolds
Doin Larman, Jr
First Aid Course Classes to Start Here Wednesday
The Red Cross First Aid Course begins Wednesday evening at 8 30 at Clare High School in Singlish room. Dr F G Slattery leads a twenty hour program over five weeks with twice weekly two hour sessions on Wednesday and Thursday. Enrollment capped at twenty. overflow may form a second class.
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Red Cross
Clare High School
F. G. Slattery
How Does Your Garden Grow Discussion Set
Meetings on home gardening and Victory Gardens will be led by Perry H. Bowser from Michigan State College. Sessions are scheduled at Blanchard High School Weidman High School and Mt. Pleasant High School auditorium with times 10:00 a.m. 2:30 p.m. and 8:00 p.m. Public invited to attend any session to learn about planting time soil varieties fertilizers and insect and disease control.
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Perry H. Bowser
Michigan State College
Blanchard High School
Weidman High School
Mt. Pleasant High School
Annual Clare chamber meet set for February 17
The Clare Chamber of Commerce holds its annual meeting Tuesday evening at Barnes Cafe private dining room. Dinner at 6 30 followed by election of officers and directors and year end business. Tickets from O D Bayes Ben Burdo or Stuart Bicknell. please obtain by Monday.
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Clare Chamber of Commerce
Barnes Cafe
O. D. Bayes
Ben Burdo
Stuart Bicknell
Eva Schlafley Holds Special War Meeting in Clare
Mrs Eva Schlafley Clare County AAA Field Woman spoke at the county office on a Chicago war briefing. She urged conserving labor and transport for food distribution and home canning to aid army and navy efforts and back farming with consumer support for victory.
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Eva Schliaffey
Clare County
Blubaker
Chicago
O. B. S. Luncheon Set For February 17
The O. B. S. hosts a luncheon Tuesday February 17 at 11 30 in the Masonic hall. Menu includes homemade soup and crackers 10c Hamburgers 10c Hot dogs 5c homemade pie 10c coffee or milk 5c. Catsup relish and sliced onion provided free.
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O.B.S
Registration for Selective Service Feb 16 in Michigan
Gol. E. M. Rosecrans announces registration for all men aged 20 to 45 on February 16 under the Selective Service Act. Local registration sites include city and town halls. Registrants simply provide identity, address, birth details, employer, and contact person. no questionnaires or physical exams occur at the February 16 registration.
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Selective Service Act
Gol. E. M. Rosecrans
Selective Service
Michigan
Col. Rosecrans
St Henrys Plans Lent Novena At Rosebush Church
St Henrys Church Rosebush US 47 begins the Novena To The Crucified Savior at eight o clock on the first Friday of Lent February twentieth. The service continues each Friday through Lent ending Good Friday afternoon at 1 30. Congregational prayers hymns Way of the Cross Veneration of the Cross and benediction are included. Prayer booklets will be provided and there is no collection. Open to the general public.
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St. Henry’s Church
Rosebush
Us- 47
Father and Son Banquet Draws 100 at Methodist Church
District Superintendent Dr W Maylen Jones addressed fathers and sons at the annual Father and Son Banquet in the Methodist Church parlors. The event featured music by Al Samborn and Keith Hunter, readings by Donnie Holbrook, and a keynote on biblical fatherhood focusing on Abraham Saul Jonathan and the bond with God.
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W. Maylen Jones
Methodist Church
Methodist
Father and Son
John H. Hall
W.S.C.S
Donald H. Holbrook
Donnie
Keith Hunter
W. Maylers Jones
Big Rapids
Abraham
Isaac
Saul
Jonathan
David
Dr. Jones
Russia
Zebedee
James
John
Jesus
God
Father
Jeane Christ
Hall
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Isabella Pomona
State Revenue
Gi Red Cross
Isabella
Chamber of Commerce
Eva Schlafley
St. Henry’s
Emil Pfister
Old Man River
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