Lieutenant Cappaert Awarded Silver Star Honor
Lieutenant (jg) Francis Leo Cappaert U S Naval Reserve received the Silver Star Medal for conspicuous gallantry in action against enemy barges. He directed two engagements sinking barges, captured three enemy personnel, and recovered valuable documents. He has 50-plus combat patrols, eight prisoners, four battle stars, and took part in New Guinea landings before six months shore duty due to malaria. He will join Notre Dame as an instructor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Francis
Leo Cappaert
U. S. Naval Reserve
St. Louis
Michigan
Notre Dame
United States
Francis Leo Cappaert
Kincaid
U. S. Navy
Seventh Fleet
Cappaert
New Guinea
Philippines
Michigan Mutual Windstorm Company Reports Strong Year
The Lowell Ledger notes Michigan Mutual Windstorm Company enjoyed a good year and issued individual loss checks promptly. The progressive firm has, for 60 years, honored its obligation to policyholders and strived to provide swift and complete service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michigan Mutual Windstorm Company
Vernon Pioneer Dies In Hospital February eighth
Vernon Pioneer dies after a short illness in the hospital on February 8. Mrs. O Connor, an active Congregational church member and longtime Ladies Union participant, supported rural Sunday School work. She leaves three nieces, two nephews, and many friends. funeral services were held at Doherty Funeral Home with Rev. Harold Watson, and she was buried in Cherry Grove Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willie
Roy
Doherty
Harold Watson
O’connor
Cherry Grove Cemetery
Appreciation for Rebekah lodge banquet help note
A message from R Archambault Commander thanks the Rebekah lodge ladies Auxiliary members and others who assisted at the 10th District American Legion meeting, acknowledging their efforts and expressing gratitude.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rebekah Lodge
Legionnaires
Auxiliary
10Th District
The
Amercan Legion
Tribute to Mrs. J Welty Enduring Lake George Community Figure
Sunday School honors Mrs. J Welty who died at her Ft Wayne home. A longtime Lake George summer resident, she was a religious, practical mother of six who faced adversity with faith and courage. Her influence and cheerful spirit endure in the community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J Welty
Ft. Wayne
Ind
Welty
Lake George
Faith
Mrs. Welty
Mr. Welty
Paul
Rawleigh dealer resumes visits in Isabella county region
Rawleigh Products customers in northern Isabella county will receive a dealer call soon. Harold Blount of Clare Michigan R-2 is handling the area and will visit customers in the district.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rawleigh Products
Isabella County
Harold Blount
Clare
Michigan
Sheridan Tax Collection Notice at Citizens State Bank
Taxpayer John Klingelhofer announces tax collection at Citizens State Bank in Sheridan from 1 00 to 3 00 p m on Saturday February 17 and Saturday February 24 for Sheridan town.
Sentinel raises subscription rates across Michigan
Readers are informed that due to higher production costs and newsprint scarcity The Sentinel will increase prices. Effective March the new rates apply to Michigan residents and Armed Forces members with annual and six month options. single copies will rise to cover past due balances and new subscriptions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sentinel
Michigan
True AFA Revival Begins Monday at Nazarene Chapel
Revival meetings start at the new Nazarene Chapel on 08-27 Ver non Hill with daily 7 45 p m services from Monday February 19 through Sunday March 4 The Thompkins Trio from Detroit leads music each night Rev Fred Belleville preaches Feb 19 25 and Rev Wm McGuire districts superintendent speaks Feb 26 March 4 The public is invited to attend.
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New Nazarene Chapel
Vernon Hill
Thompkins
Detroit
Fred Belleville
Wm. McGuire
Church of the Nazarene
State Candidates Honored at Luncheon Here
State Highway Commissioner Chas M Ziegler and Otto Eckert of Lansing Republican candidate for University of Michigan Regent were honored guests at a noon luncheon at the Doherty Hotel. Clare County Republican Chairman Theodore G Bowler presided and introduced the speakers. About thirty five attended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chas. M. Ziegler
Otto Eckert
Lansing
University of Michigan
Dohherty
Theodore G. Bowler
Clare County
Republican Committee
Gideons and Good-News Trio to Speak at Clare Baptist
On Sunday February 18 the Gideons and the Good-News trio will appear at First Baptist Church Clare with Mr Peters speaking on Gideons work and the trio leading singing. An afternoon visit to Lake George precedes the service and a youth rally closes the day led by KEEB Redman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Peters
The
Gideons
First Baptist Church
Clare
Peters
Lake George
Keeb, Redman
Missing Citizens Bank bowlers spark team lineup scramble
Three Citizens Bank bowlers vanished from a Sunday match against Freeman Oil ladies. Mark Bicknell Harold Hanchett Dan McDonald were unaccounted with hints of illness or travel. Stuart Bicknell and Rev. Watson rallied two top replacements Leo Russell 546 series Homer Comes and Del Bradley for a comeback.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Citizens Bank
Freeman Oil
Mark Bicknell
Harold Hanchett
Dan McDonald
Freeman Oils
Stuart Bicknell
Rev. Watson
Stuart
Mark
Rey
Watson
Leo Russell
Homer Comes
Maples
del Bradley
Bank
Appreciation for Kindness During Illness
I express sincere appreciation for the cards flowers and acts of kindness from friends and neighbors during my recent illness. Your thoughtfulness brought many happy hours. Mrs Harold Moline.
Liberator unit cited for 200 missions in WWII service
Staff Sergeant Trinhe R Shaw of Farwell Michigan serves with the 92nd Bombardment Group on a Liberator unit in England. The 392nd Liberators attacked 120 targets in Germany and 80 in occupied territory during 200 missions despite adverse weather and enemy fighter opposition. Targets included Berlin Gotha Politz Bremen and other sites across Germany France Norway Holland Belgium and Poland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eighth Air Force
William H. Kepner
Second Bombardment Division
392Nd
Germany
392Nd Liberators
Berlin
Gotha
Politz
Bremen
Hamburg
France
Norway
Holland
Belgium
Poland
George Stambaugh Sentenced to State Prison
Judge Ray Hart presided at a special Circuit Court session in Harrison Friday last week sentencing George Stambaugh to one to five years in Southern Michigan State Prison at Jackson for unlawfully driving away an automobile on December 17, 1943. Sheriff Seager Amble escorted the prisoner to Jackson Tuesday. Prosecuting Attorney Joseph K. Naumes represented the People of Michigan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ray Hart
Circuit Court
Harrison Triday
George Stambaugh
Southern
Michigan
Jackson
Seager Amble
Joseph K. Naumes
State of
Pilgrim Youth Fellowship Party Raises Funds for Flags
Pilgrim Youth Fellowship members and friends gathered at the Congregational Church parlors for a pot luck dinner and valentine party. The event included films The Netherlands, a song service, harmonica solos by Rev. Watson and a piano solo by Martha Jean McKinnon. Organizers Dave Harter Joe Johnston and Joanann Perry oversaw supper and program. over $17 was raised for church flags.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pilgrim Youth Fellowship Group
Congregational
Netherlands
Rev. Watson
Martha Jean McKinnon
Dave, Harter
Joe Johnston
Joanann Perry
Card of Thanks for loss of family members
The family expresses heartfelt thanks to friends and neighbors for acts of kindness and floral tributes during illness and death. Special thanks to Rev Hahn for comfort, and to Mr Thurston and pallbearers for services. Grateful from Clifford, Ethel, Victor Wiggins and families.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hahn
Thurston
Clifford
Ethel
Victor Wiggins
Ed Wigging
Victor DeMontague
George Hunt
Wedding gratitude note from Teale couple in Toledo Ohio
Mr and Mrs Theodore Teale express sincere thanks for gifts and help toward their Clare church wedding. They acknowledge Rev Teale and all participants for making the day pleasant and extend appreciation from 4408 Walker Ave Toledo Ohio.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Church of God In
Clare
Teale
Theodore Teale
Walker Ave
Toledo
Ohio
Thanks to Friends and Neighbors for Gifts and Kindness
A message of gratitude expresses thanks to friends neighbors and hospital staff, with special appreciation for Dr and Mrs McArthur. The note mentions Ruth Tessman and includes miscellaneous seasonal and ration remarks from the period.
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Cardy T
Mrs. McArthur
Ruth Tessman
In Memoriam for Charles Gerber Fathers Day
In loving memory of our father Charles Gerber who died February 20 1941 four years ago. Sadly missed by all his children.
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Charles Gerber
Rummage Sale by Congregational Ladies Guild
The Congregational Ladies Guild will hold a rummage sale in the church parlors on February 16 and 17. Proceeds benefit church activities and community programs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congregational “Ladies Guild
Repeal Sos Bold Claims on Crime and Liquor Links
A local dry remarks that repeal has crowded jails and asylums, links juvenile delinquency to parental drinking, and cites FBI chief Hoover on crimes arising from liquor. He claims bootlegging rose to dodge federal taxes and cites rising drunkenness arrests and voter bribery tied to liquor. Gerrit Hamstra.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Edgar Hoover
FBI
F.B
Michigan
Gerrit, Hamstra
Thanks to Friends and Supporters for Mrs Amanda OConnor
A notice thanks the many friends who sent cards fruit and flowers and called on Mrs Amanda OConnor during her illness and after her death. Gratitude is extended to Doherty Undertaking Company Rev Watson Norris Elden and Mrs Jay Bellinger for hymns and service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amanda O'Connor
Doherty Undertaking Company
Rev. Watson
Norris Elden
Jay Bellinger
Edith Brewer
Gratitude to Friends After Illness and Scarlet Fever
A note expressing thanks to friends and neighbors for cards letters and fruit during illness from scarlet fever. Special gratitude to Dr Rondot for kindness and care.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Rondot
Vernon Township Taxpayers Tax Collection Dates
Vernon Township taxpayers are informed that taxes will be collected at The Citizens State Bank on Saturdays February 17 and February 24, with the last day to pay noted. Ralph Irwin, Township Treasurer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Citizens State Bank Io
Ralph’ i. Irwin
Harold Flaming Announces Mayoral Candidacy at Spring Caucus
In a message to Republican caucus attendees, Harold Flaming declares his bid for the mayoral office at the upcoming spring caucus, signaling his entry into the local campaign season.
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Harold Flaming
The Old Oak Enters Rivalry with Sap Pail in Verse
A humorous verse contrasts the old oaken bucket with a sap pail, praising the sap pail’s unlikely prowess. The piece notes a Maple syrup era memory and ends with an advertisement for Roosevelt Service Station on North Main Street offering Ethyl Gas Quaker State Oil Northland Motor Oil kerosene and Goodyear tires with prompt service by M. K. Brown manager.
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Roosevelt Service Station
Lutheran Church
North Main St
Quaker State
Northland Motor
Goodyear
Rat Killing Dog Haunts Spike Horn Camp
Spike Horn buys an expensive rat killing dog that hunts squirrels and birds and even breaks through a window. The camp life shows a bear dog named Pat and feeding of wildlife with pork crackling as tourists approach in spring.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spike Horn
Spike
Pat
Spika
Cade
Thankful note to Red Cross Grove wait members
A writer expresses thanks to the members of the Grove wait of the Red Cross for the lovely Christmas box just received. Signed by Set. Norris Carrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Grove
Red Cross
Norris Carrow
Bible lecturer to speak at Loomis town hall
The Watchtower Society announces a Bible lecture by L. Pulcifey on Sunday February 18 at 2 30 p m at Loomis town hall. The event invites all interested to hear a world perspective on man and God’s word.
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L. Pulcifey
Watchtower Society
Loomis Town
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R. Archambault
Com
Clifton A. Youngman
J. Welty
Rawleigh Customers
Sheridan
Taxpayers
Citizens State Bank
Sheridan Town
John
Mrs. Harold. Moline
Hear
Geo. Stambaugh
State Prison
Pilgrim Youth Fellowship Party
Citizens State Bank of
Washington
Clare, Michigan
WM. HB. Bicknell
Member
Federal Reserve System
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
Adv
Vernon Twp
Ent
M. K. Brown
Bowling News
Masons
Thayer
Comes
Doll
Iphayer
Beck
Loomis Weldéra
Farmers Produce
Devilops
iClare Alleys Schaeffers Dover
iClare Hatchery
Warner
Parent
Russell
Loomis
Clare Auto Parts
Clare Hardware
Houghton Drug
Masons ii
A&p
Sun Oil Co
North Bradley
Rosebush
Stough
Parker
Wisler
J. Green
HL Griswold
Btoteh
Merchants League
Freeman Oil Co
Grove Bros
Michigan . Bell
Belles
Lh.g.s
Pingpillers
AL “Hampton
B. “Russell
L. Gibbs
B. Russell
R. Garfield
G. McDonald
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