Mrs Lillie M Rea Dies In Wise Township Home
Lillie Myrtle Rea born November 18 1887 in Wells county Indiana died February 12 after illness at her Wise township home. She married Virgil G Morgan March 23 1903 and leaves a large family including six children four daughters and two sons plus relatives and friends. Funeral services were held at Stinson Funeral Home Mt Pleasant with several pastors officiating and burial at Cherry Grove Cemetery.
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Lillie Myrtle Rea
Wells County
Indiana
Virgil G. Morgan
Lord Jesus Christ
Nazarene Church
Augusta
Kansas
Michigan
Pilgrim Holiness Church
Wise Township
Virgil C. Morgan
Clifford Morgan
Flint
Virgil R. Morgan
U. S. Navy
Helen Galloway
Altamont
Illinois
Bonnie Lemon
Pontiac
Bernice King
Independence
Edith Murray
William H. Rea
Barryton
Samuel M. Rea
Montpelier
Frank Morgan
Hartford City
Ernest Hess
Bridgeport
Stinson
Mt. Pleasant
Pioneers Close Season at Midland on Tuesday
Clare Pioneers face Midland class A team in the season finale after recent losses to Harrison 48 28 and Gladwin 49 20. Harvey Hartshorn led Clare with 10 points while MacIntosh scored 22 for Harrison. The Little Pioneers beat Harrison’s second string 33 22. Local fans urged to attend with gas ration stamps.
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Clare Pioneers
Harrison
Clare
Porky Cochran R
Larry Foss
Fred Schneider
Don Cappaert
Harvey Hartshorn
MacIntosh
Little Pioneers
Pioneer
Gladwin
Midland
Pioneers
Chemical City Boys
Valentine Day Greeting From Overseas Soldier
Mrs Eva Monday of Dearborn receives a heartfelt Valentine from her son Corporal Carl Russell Monday serving in Italy. He writes of distance, duty, and the hope that soon the world will be marching home to victory, sending his heart and best wishes.
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Eva Monday
Dearborn
Cpl
Carl Russell Monday
Italy
Clare Rod and Gun Club to Elect Officers February 29
The Clare Rod and Gun Club will hold its annual meeting February 29 at 8:00 p.m. in the city hall to elect officers. Plans for the coming year focus on mill pond improvements including a dam, swimming area, and stocking with fish as the city recently bought the pond as a park. Members urged to attend and contribute ideas at the meeting. H Loomis Secretary.
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Clare Rod and Gun Club
Mill Pond
Clare Red and Gun Club
H. Loomis
Clare Boy Scouts Enjoy Winter Camp Weekend
The Clare Boy Scout Troop No. 126 spent the weekend at Camp Rotary with twenty one in attendance led by Stan ley Parish and Bill Byers. Emil Pfister spent the night with them and led a moonlight hike while Rev. Harold Watson conducted worship services.
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Clare
Camp
Rotary
Stanley Parish
Bill Byers
Henry Garen
Donald Richardson
Emil Pfister
Clare-Isabella
Harold Watson
John Rodabaugh
Boy Scouts
Infant Son of the Barrows Succumbs to Ill Health
Burt J. Barlow infant son of Mr and Mrs Charles Barlow Isabella county Michigan born August 11 1948 suffered illness since birth spent weeks in Clare hospital Baptized January 16 1944 died February 13 1944 at about midnight age six months two days survived by parents one sister Nioma one brother Charles grandparents and other relatives funeral February 16 2 00 pm Friz Funeral Home Rev EH C Leyrer St Johns Hill Lutheran officiated burial Cherry Grove Cemetery
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Burt J. Barlow
Charles Barlow
Isabella County
Michigan
Clare Hospital
Nioma
Charles
Friz
EH. C. Leyrer
St. John’s Hill
Income Tax Explanations Planned in Isabella County
Isabella County Agent Harry K Wakefield announces a series of 2 PM meetings across Isabella county to explain filing income tax returns. The schedule includes Blanchard Beal City Rosebush Mt Pleasant Shepherd High School with attendees urged to bring Form 1040 pencils glasses and aspirin. water will be provided.
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Isabella County
Harry K. Wakefield
Blanchard Hee School
Beal City Church
Rosebush Town Hall
Court Room
Mt. Pleasant
Shepherd High
Treasury Department
Sheridan Taxpayers at Clare Bank to Collect Sheridan Taxes
Sheridan taxpayers will gather at The Citizens State Bank in Clare on Saturdays February 19 and 46 to collect Sheridan town taxes. John Kinghofer, Township Treasurer.
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Citizens State Bank
Clare
Sheridan Town
Alii
Credits $1000 War Bonds to County
Campaign Standard Oil Company of Indiana allocates its $10,000,000 Fourth War Loan subscription so every county gains an appropriate share. Clare receives $1,000. Previous national focus shifts to county level via more than a thousand allocations submitted to the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago for credit to each county.
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Campaign Standard Oil Company of
Indiana
Clare
Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago
Federal Reserve Bank
Old Age Assistance Grants Totals for December 1943
State Social Welfare Commission reports Clare County December 1943 aid totals for Old Age Assistance, Aid to Dependent Children and Aid to the Blind. 343 seniors received $28.19 average ($9 670.70 total) for Old Age. 75 Aid to Dependent Children families averaged $53.03 ($4 262.20). 1 recipient received $40 for Aid to the Blind.
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State Social Welfare Commission
Clare County
State Bureau of Social Security
Bureau of Social Aid
Imogene Hickey
Michigan
Commission
Clare County Over the Top in Fourth War Loan Drive
Clare county celebrates reaching its goal with thanks from W James Olson J Stuart Bicknell Leo Russell and local chairs Mrs Mabel Mulder Mrs Lulu Murphy and Don Luce. The Sentinel and citizens praise teachers pupils and volunteers for backing the attack toward victory and peace.
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Clare County
W. James Olson
J. Stuart Bicknell
Leo Russell
Mabel Mulder
Clare
Lulu Murphy
Harrison
Don Luce
Farwell
Sentinel
Claré County
Townsend Club Receives Gratitude for Fruit Hampers
A note of appreciation thanks the Townsend Club for fruit and goodies and gives special thanks to Ma and Mrs. Galloway for delivering them. Mrs. P. B. Worden extends the thanks.
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Townsend Club
Thanking Friends for Kindness in Illness
Mrs. John Reakes expresses gratitude for cards letters and flowers received during her recent illness.
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Mrs. John Reakes
In Memoriam for Charles Géther Father
In loving memory of our father Charles Géther who passed away three years ago February 19 1941 his children miss him by all.
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Charles Géther
Sadiq
Door of the Church opens for new members at Clare Baptist
Clare Baptist Church invites those baptized recently to join the congregation this Sunday. The service will include a dedication of the Honor Roll and a junior choir performance by boys connected with the church. Rev HB BH Redman urges attendance and fellowship.
Wartime Clothing Problems Adult Class Planned in Clare
Homemakers in Clare may join an eight week adult class in Wartime Clothing Problems of the family in the Home Economics Department of Clare Public Schools. First meeting Wednesday February 23 at 8:00 p m. under Miss Virginia Graves with support from the State Board of Control for Vocational Education and Clare Board of Education.
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Clare
Clare Public Schools
Virginia Graves
State Board of Control For Vocational Education
Clare Board of Education
Reverend Watson to Attend Olivet College Lenten Retreat
Reverend Harold Watson, Clare Congregational church pastor, will depart Monday for the Michigan Congregational Christian Conference Minis ters Lenten Retreat at Olivet College. The three day session runs February 22 to 24 with speakers including Dr. Truman B. Douglass, Dr. George Shepherd, Dr. Shao-chang Lee, and Olivet College faculty. The convocation theme is One World One Faith One Family.
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Harold Watson
Clare Congregational Church
Michigan Congregational Christian Conference
Olivet College
Truman B. Douglass
The
Home Boards
George Shepherd
American Board
Shao-chang Lee
Department of Foreign Studies
Michigan State College
Emmet Robinette Buys War Bonds in Cousin’s Memory
Emmet Robinette, a former Arthur township resident now a Frost Gear and Forge operator in Jackson, bought 3000 dollars in War Bonds for the Fourth War Loan. He dedicated the purchase to his late cousin Mervin Robinette missing in action February 2, 1943, with seven of her cousins in the armed forces.
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Jackson
Emmet Robinette
Arthur Township
Frost Gear
Russell Bodell
AFL
Robinette
Mervin Robinette
Doe Robinette
Clare
Hmmet
Night Telephone Rates Revised in Michigan
Estimated savings of 400000 dollars yearly will accrue to Michigan long distance users from rate revisions effective March 1. Night rates start at 6 PM instead of 7 PM, and overtime teletypewriter exchange rates are lowered. Revisions were authorized for interstate service after FCC negotiations with AT&T. Michigan Public Service Commission and Michigan Bell agreed to align rates within Michigan.
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Michigan
Federal Communications Commission
American Telephone & Telegraph Company
Michigan Public Service’ Commission
Michigan Bell Telephone Company
Clare Sentinel Classified Liners Offer Quick Purchases
Classified liners promote streamlined buying by listing needed items and discouraging unnecessary purchases. Readers are urged to focus on essentials and avoid clutter while shopping.
Rubber Situation Becomes Serious Throughout State
Telegram from Lansing dated February 9 reports Rubber Director has halted all further authorizations for changing tractors and farm implements from steel to rubber. No more changes permitted until a memorandum with explanation is issued. Maurice A. Doan, Chairman Michigan Agr’s Cons. Committee.
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Lansing
Mich
Robert C. Kleiner
Zubler Bidg
Harrison
Office of Rubber Director
Maurice A. Doan
Michigan Agr
Notice of debt responsibility dated February 4 1944
On and after this date I will not be responsible for debts contracted by others than myself. Dated February 4 1944. 1813 John Benaske aes
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John Benaske
Card of Thanks for Kindness After Sorrow
We thank friends neighbors and relatives for acts of kindness during our hour of sorrow and for cards flowers and prayers for our wife and mother. Special thanks to Rev I W Wyrick and Rev Harle Redman for comfort and prayers from Sylvester Harris Leo Hazel Hather George.
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I. W. Wyrick
Harle Redman
Father and Son Banquet Menu Preview at Methodist Church
The February 28 banquet at the Methodist church lists a 6:30 start with tomato juice cocktail baked ham horseradish mashed potatoes white sauce buttered peas relish plate rolls apple pie a la mode coffee and nuts. Advertising notes the slogan tasting pays.
Army Emergency Relief AER explained for soldiers and dependents
AER is an Army agency overseen by War Department officials including Secretary Henry L Stim son and Under Secretary Robert P Patterson. It provides immediate cash during emergencies to soldiers and dependents, coordinating with the Red Cross, funded by membership fees and gifts, with rapid investigations and no salaries taken from funds. Contact Lt John A Rongen or Sgt James Guy in Cadillac Michigan or the Army Emergency Relief office in Detroit for assistance.
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Army Emergency Relief
Army
War Department
Secretary of War
Henry L. Stimson
Robert P. Patterson
AMR
American Red Cross
AER
Board of Managers
John A. Rongen
Set
James 8
Guy
State Highway Building
Cadillac
Michigan
Penobscot Building
Detroit
Relatives and Neighbors Extend Thanks for Father’s Death
Marie Seaton Joy thanks relatives and neighbors in the Hagle community for kindness sympathy and beautiful floral offerings following her father’s death.
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Hagle
Marie Seaton
Thanking Friends for Kind Remembrances After Hospital Stay
A note expresses gratitude to friends and neighbors for letters cards fruit sowers and other remembrances sent while in the hospital at Bay City. The writer says all were greatly appreciated.
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Bay City
Kirchhoff Family Thank You Note for Sympathy
We express gratitude to friends and neighbors for flowers and sympathy during bereavement. Special thanks to Rev. Chas Hahn for comfort and Clare Methodist Church for the flowers. Signed: Mrs. John Kirchhoff and family, Mrs. Gertrude Kirchhoff, Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Kirchhoff, Myr, and Mrs. Roy Sobiski.
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Chas, Hahn
Clare Methodist Church
John Kirchhoff
Gertrude Kirchhoff
Arthur Kirchhoff Myr
Roy Sobiski
Thankful note to neighbors and church groups
A resident expresses sincere gratitude to neighbors, the Colonville Ladies Aid, Sunday school classes, and friends for flowers, plants, cards, letters, and fruit received during hospital stay at Samaritan hospital Bay City and after returning home.
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Colonville Ladies Aid
Samaritan Hospital
Bay City
Auction Sale at 1006 Maple St Clare Feb 26
James F. Knepper offers at public auction at premises 1006 Maple St Clare on Saturday February 26 at 1 00 p m a list of household goods and other articles Andy Courser, auctioneer. See list in next weeks Sentinel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James F. Knepper
Maple St
Clare
Andy Courser
Sentinel
Card Party Sponsored by Rebekahs and Odd Fellows
The Rebekah and Odd Fellows lodge sponsor a card party Thursday evening February 24 in their lodge rooms. Tickets are 25 cents with lunch available for an extra charge. 1912
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Rebekash and
Odd Fellows
Sealed bids sought for Clare County Infirmary keeper and matron
Clare County Social Welfare announces sealed bids for the keeper and matron at the Clare County Infirmary and Farm. Bids due by 12:00 noon on Tuesday February 22. Rights reserved to reject any or all bids. F W Schaaf, director.
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Clare County Infirmary
Supper at Farwell to Aid Chinese Relief
Youth Fellowship of the Farwell Methodist Church will host a pot luck supper at Odd Fellows Hall on February 19 1944 starting at 5 30 pm. Donation supper proceeds go to Chinese relief with a program to follow led by committee members Ruth Milter and Rose Badger.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Methodist Church of
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Virgil Horge
Wise Twp
Cherry Grove
Harrison and Gladwin
Clare Boy Scouts
Charles Barlows
Sheridan Taxpayers
John Kiingehofer
Treapurer
Memoriam
Clare Baptist Church
Redman
Clare School
Cousin
Clare Sentinel
Thomas A. Edison
Thomas Alva Edison
Port Huron
Washington
Lincoln
Edison
George Washington
WM. H. Bicknell
Member
Federal Reserve System
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
Sylvester Harris
Leo, Hazel, Hather, George
Methodist
Clare County Social Welfare
F. W. Schaaf
Ruth Milter
Rose Badger
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