This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 25 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Clare Sentinel
Location
Clare, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Feb 13, 1942
Page
2
Farmers are urged to repair existing machinery to support the war effort and preserve materials for munitions. Reconditioning maximizes efficiency, frees scrap metal, and reduces waste while ensuring parts for planting and harvesting are secured. Egg grading stations face farmer education and quality concerns affecting prices and top grades.
About 700 local farmers were surveyed to gauge interest in marketing eggs by grade. Early returns show strong support with only two large flocks opposed, and a weekly volume around 1206 cases needed to establish a grading station run by a local merchant and a licensed inspector.
WKAR Michigan State College 870 KC 5,000 watt station lists a Tuesday afternoon run titled Economics of War. Economics department speakers explain war financing, price controls, food production, inflation and related topics. Schedule shows February 13 14 16 17 18 with daily programs and times.
The County USDA War Board urges farmers to order repair parts now to keep machinery in top condition for 1942 production. Secretary Wickard calls it every farmer’s patriotic duty to ensure big equipment is ready for seedings and harvest, noting parts shortages may prevent last minute fixes. If parts are unavailable, notify the county War Board.
The listing shows a 2:00 noon Homemaker's Chat followed by a 4:45 p.m. news segment. It also notes a weather update and a Farm Service Hour under the Health Department.
Mrs Art Grosvenor broke her ankle in an accident. Bill Leash joins Bell Telephone as a new employee. Congratulations to Mr and Mrs Odell on their marriage. About fifty neighbors attended Elmer Olds farewell party at Wise town hall as he prepares to join the army. Stanley Dale, previously employed at Midland, helps his father with ice. A Townsend meeting drew a large Wise town hall crowd.
Dover residents Carl Bauer, Herb Gilmore, Bill Bauer and others fished at Houghton Lake last week. Local visits included Mrs. Fred Walter hosting, and multiple calls among the Bauer, Walters, Lloyd, Kleinhardt and Schaefer families. Rally Day at Dover Tabernacle drew a large crowd Sunday.
Mrs Empey and Townsend club children provided a fine Friday entertainment with readings by Mrs Ed Schlafley and Mrs Seeley. A pot luck lunch followed. Visits include Mr and Mrs Hiram Satson from Clare to Floyd Squires, and Mrs Harold Thayer and children to Nelson Tiedeman’s home.
Mrs Charles Kleinhardt visited Ben Kleinhardt family Thursday afternoon. Kenneth Coulter and daughter Judy stayed with his parents at Dover visits. Ester Poet stayed with her aunt Glen Lower. A large group attended the Young People's Rally at Dover Sunday evening. Coloma Leitner hosted Y P C E Friday evening with games and snacks for about twenty. Ben Reinhardt and James Lloyd plus Mrs Mickle Dover entertained Thursday. Leitner returned to Huntington College Thursday. Reports say many from here are fishing at Houghton Lake.
M rs Eeith Reynolds M rs Bob Van Buskirk and baby visited M rs Bob Wilson Friday. Rev Burkett of Brown Corners dropped by Friday. M rs Rex Schade visited Friday. Mr and Mrs Hol Smedley and boys dined with her parents. Harley Bentley and family dined with Ray Clarks at Eight Point. G BR Powells visited Brown of Gilmore Saturday. Rex Schade family visited Coleman Sunday. John Halstead and wife shopped in Clare Monday.
Students report earning Britannica Junior prizes from Sears Roebuck and Company and Defense Stamp books. The rhythm band grows with new instruments and books. After reading Jack and the Beanstalk, Clarence played the giant and a moving picture is planned. Navy sailor Vernell Mickle sent a tiny turtle souvenir from New York named Vernell. Most students were at school by 9:00 a.m. Monday.
In science we study minerals with thirteen kinds on display. Mary Lou and Virginia work on a Washington and Lincoln poster. We plan a Valentine and birthday party this Friday. Some of us sell pictures and celebrate Bible test winners. Roger Garver visited last week as fifth graders write original poems.
The fifth grade works on a cotton project and enjoys surplus fruits. The fourth grade studies an Eskimo project. The H Rosebush Stitchers held a party with a surprise birthday cake for Mrs. Empey. Seventh and eighth graders inventory the library and reference books.
Eastern Standard Time timetable listings show South No. 62 at 10 58 A M and North No. 51 at 2 18 P M. Pere Marquette westbound No. 17 arrives at 54 A M and eastbound No. 64 at 08 P M.
Daily routes from Clare with morning and evening services and Sunday exceptions. Interlines with Detroit Chicago Battle Creek Kalamazoo busses at passing. Great Lakes Greyhound Lines Blue Goose Lines lists Clare Reed City Ludington connections and transfers at Reed City.
Daily services with connections at Saginaw to Flint Pontiac Detroit and Cadillac Manistee Frankfort listed. Evening departures include L 10 PM and 5 PM for Cadillac area with multiple daily options.
Clare Michigan regular council meeting notes outline roll calls, payments, and committee actions. Topics include lease renewal for Selective Service, cemetery site appointments, street and utility bills, department allocations, police and street labor hours, skate rink costs, and adjournment.
Business listing notes Dr B J Sanford Medicine and Surgery offering glasses fitting at 611 MeHwan Street Clare Michigan with office details for patients seeking eyewear services.
Clare County businesses advertise direct sale of monuments and guarantee quality. Listings include David Cromar Marion Dr F G Slattery physician surgeon Mussell Block Clare Donald E Holbrook attorney Clare Bob s Garage Clare Hudson Oldsmobile Pontiac service Clare Hospital and Clinic Stewart McArthur M D eye ear nose throat services hours listed R H Strange M D Mt Pleasant Michigan with hours and contact details
S E Gardiner M D special attention given to the eye glasses fitted and guaranteed same locations for 42 years Mt Pleasant Michigan telephone Make appointment by telephone K Hammerberg M D Dr Clure Building phone 128 Dr Christina M Schutt Osteopathic physician 117 West Fifth Street Neimeyer residence Clare Michigan
Charles M Wright Decorativ e Company showcases historic and new wall textures, painting, paperhanging, and multi color blending services. Artists highlight decor techniques and sample finish styles for homes and offices.
The notice lists G C Born as a doctor of chiropractic offering X ray fluoroscope radionic short wave heartometer ultra violet colonic therapy and sine wave treatments. Hours are 9 to 12 and 1:30 to 5:30 with evening 7 to 8 and closed Tuesday and Thursday evenings. Phone 388 Work Over Grill and White Jewelry.
The Clare County Road Commissioners met in Harrison on February 3 1942 at 10:00 am and 1:00 pm. Present were Sam Bruce Bowler and Tiedeman. Payroll of 1999.75 approved and listed bills read and allowed after processing. Adjourned for dinner and reconvened with full attendance to approve numerous vendor payments and repairs.
Public notice from Clare County Michigan Probate Court dated January 24 1942 governs Gaylord J Switzer estate. Two month claim period ends March 24 1942 at 10:00 AM for examination and adjustment of all claims against the deceased. The hearing location is the probate office in Harrison. George Bates Judge of Probate signs the order.
The article defines a 21 gun salute as a ceremonial volley by the United States Army for notable figures. It names the President ex Presidents rulers or heads of foreign governments and members of a reigning royal party as recipients.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.