A Garden on Every Farm to Be Object in Present Crisis
Mrs. Rhea O Grady urges farm families to plant gardens as part of the Triple A program. The piece notes a government target of 285 000 additional gardens and calls for increased home food production of beef milk eggs pork and snap beans to support the war effort and lower living costs. It advises quick seed purchases and sharing surplus harvests with others in need.
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Rhea O’grady
Isabella
United States
America
Funeral Services for Geo Johnson Held in Flint
Word has been received of the death of George Johnson father of Arthur Johnson of this place. He lived in Flint and spent much time in Clare, a longtime Church of God member noted for generosity. Funeral Wednesday February 4 in Flint.
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Geo. Johnson
Flint
George Johnson
Arthur Johnson
Mr. Johnson
Clare
Church of God
C. D. Harvey
Arthur Johnson, Jr
Rationing Board Allocates Three Tires to Feb 7
The board approves three tires for use until February 7, allowing immediate installation to replace a nonserviceable tire. Applicants must trade in replaced tires or tubes, or if buying by mail, sell the replaced tires to a dealer within five days. New tire sales of obsolete sizes are not quota-limited.
Farwell Auctioneer Frank John Plans Monthly Sales
Frank John, owner of a Farwell second hand store, has bought the building east of the post office on Main Street and will conduct monthly auction sales. He has moved his family to Farwell and intends to stay permanently. The February 18 sale and future monthly auctions are noted, with a sale list on page five of this week’s Sentinel.
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Frank John
Farwell
Main Street
John
Sentinel
Clare Sentinel Liners Read in Local Homes
In this community residents report Clare Sentinel liners being read aloud at home gatherings, reflecting the paper's reach and influence among households. The trend underscores the paper's role as a daily information source for families and neighbors.
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Clare Sentinel
Illuminated life lines guard Michigan motorists on trunklines
State Highway Commissioner G Donald Kennedy announced a new glass bead reflectorized pavement paint to mark no passing zones and double center lines on 1760 miles of trunklines and 223 miles of four lane pavements. The luminous coating, first tested on US-16, is brighter at night and more visible in daylight, with about three times the wear of ordinary paint. Work to apply the paint will begin when weather allows, using 13000 gallons planned for the project.
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Michigan
G. Donald Kennedy
Kennedy
York to speak at Taft Highway meeting in Chattanooga
Alvin C. York World War I hero will headline the twelfth annual winter meeting of the William Howard Taft Memorial Highway association in Chattanooga March 16 and 17. Mayor J W Caldwell of Chipley Georgia announced Yorks appearance after inviting him during a Pall Mall Tennessee visit. The event at Hotel Patten will draw rail officials and boosters from Canada to Florida.
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Chattanooga
Seret
Alvin C. York
William Howard Taft Memorial Highway Association
J. W. Caldwell
Chipley
Georgia
Caldwell
Col
Frank Holder
Pall Mall
Tenn
Sergt. York
Sergeant York
Taft Highway Association
Hotel Patten
Col. Holder
Cincinnati
the Patten
Canada
Florida
Victory Meeting at Grant Town Hall
A Victory or Community club meeting is scheduled for Wednesday February 18 at Grant town hall. Mrs H L Fleming of Clare will speak on Red Cross work and urged communities Dover Hinkleville West Grant Randall Pratt Gut Lake and McKinley to attend. Charles VanDen Bergh.
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Grant Town Hall
H. L. Fleming
Clare
Grant Township
Dover
Hinkleville
West Grant
Randall
Pratt
Gut Lake
McKinley
Charles VanDen Bergh
Moon Shadow Passes Sun Seventeen Times in Two Years
The moon moves in a long tapering shadow that crosses between Earth and the sun 25 times in two years. The shadow travels above the North Pole 11 times and above the South Pole 11 times, yet touches Earth only three times.
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North Pole
South Pole
Earth
Fire Destroys Large Building on Currie Farm
Firefighters battled a blaze starting in a dry attic at Currie Farm saving the building, grocery stock, and McKeever family possessions. Total fire loss was about 500 dollars with 100 dollars on Mrs. Carriers wallpaper fixtures. North Star Grocery stock suffered water damage. McKeevers faced smoke loss.
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Currie Farm
McKeever
Carrier
North Star
McKeevers
Two Clare youths in service transfer and a farewell party
Pvt Laurence W. Jackson of Clare is reassigned to School Squadron 561 at Scott Field Illinois joining fellow alum Neil Sowle. In Clare a 33 friend farewell gathering for Bernie Cleve land featured readings songs gifts and best wishes for his army service and safe return after the war.
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Laurence W. Jackson
Laurence Jackson
Clare
Scott Field
Illinois
Neil Sowle
Clare High School
Bernie Cleveland
Bernie
Card of Thanks to Clare County Benefit Auxiliary
The Thompsons thank the Clare County Benefit Auxiliary for the lovely gift and all who attended the Benefit Fish Supper.
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Clare County Benefit Auxiliary
L. G. Thompson
Kind thanks from Mrs. Mabel Bradley for support
Mrs. Mabel Bradley expresses gratitude to friends who sent fruit cards visited during illness and to the Colonville Aid for a pretty plant. She signs with sincere appreciation.
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Colonville
Mabel Bradley
Gratitude for Kindness After Bereavement
The family thanks neighbors and friends for kindnesses and floral tributes in the loss of husband and father. Special thanks to Rev. Dawe of Clare for comforting words and to Mr. Thursston and the music participants.
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Dawe
Clare
Thursston
Ina Taylor
Olen Witt
Robert Irwin
Carl Taylor
David Border
Owen Pattengill
Thanking Gladwin and Clare County Friends
Mrs. William Bowen thanks her friends and relatives in Gladwin and Clare counties for their kind remembrances during her hospital stay.
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Gladwin
Clare County
William Bowen
City Tax Collection Notice by City Treasurer
City taxpayers are informed that Hazel Hawkins City Treasurer will collect city taxes at Citizens State Bank every Wednesday afternoon until further notice.
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Citizens State Bank
Hazel Hawkins
For Sale Cement Stave and Rib Stone at Low Cost
Farm Service Snd Co of Vestaberg offers cement stave rib stone and flat stave at reduced prices. Early orders receive large discounts. Represented by Clifford Richmond of Clare, Michigan 13126.
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Farm Service Snd.,Co
Vestaberg
Clifford Richmond
Clare Representative
Claré
Michigan
Rose Petals Scent Sweden Wedding Traditions
Sweden church authorities propose using rose petals instead of rice to celebrate newly married couples amid food shortages. The suggestion aims to keep wedding customs while conserving provisions.
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Sweden
Food for Freedom Meeting at Sheridan Town Hall
A "Food for Freedom" meeting for Serlann township will be held at the town hall Friday evening February 20. The program promises something of interest to all. Plan to attend.
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Food For Freedom
Sheridan Town Hall
Serlann Township
Paper in Verse The Romios of Athens Daily Verse Paper
The Romios of Athens is a daily paper published in verse offering poems and verse features as part of its regular edition.
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Romios’’ of
Athens
Meat Market For Sale In Rosebush With Modern Equipment
A meat market in Rosebush is offered for sale featuring Frigidaire refrigeration and modern equipment. Inquiries should be directed to Mrs. Dora Walker at the Rosebush telephone office.
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Rosebush
Dora Walker
Bridge Tournament Caller Schedules Event Night
Thowa intends to play Monday night February 16 and can be reached by Agnes Gleason at 281 for details.
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Thowa
Agnes Gleason
Community Meeting Schedule And Club Notices
A list of local groups and schedules spans February through monthly cycles. It includes Hatton Townsend club meeting Fridays, Mt. Vernon Grange Mondays, Farwell Townsend every other Tuesday, Clare Townsend No. 2 every other Thursday, Clare Study Club card party February 25, and multiple other club and lodge gatherings such as the American Legion Auxiliary and Clare Masonic Lodge with recurring Monday through Thursday sessions.
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Clare Townsend Club No
Clare Study Club
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Mt. Vernon Grange
Farwell Townsend Club
Grant. Townsend Club
Loomis Townsend Club
Clara Rebekah
American Legion Auxiliary
Legion Rooms
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Farmers Union
O. BE. S
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