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Newspaper
Clare Sentinel
Location
Clare, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Feb 20, 1942
Page
4
Staff Sgt Ray Slater, nephew of Mrs L Bergey, is a U.S. Army staff sergeant sent overseas after eight years in service. Sgt Donald Bryant left Friday for Holgewood Arsenal Maryland after a five day furlough with his parents Mr and Mrs George Bryant.
Robert Doherty of the Wayne County Air Post Detroit visited his parents Mr and Mrs J B Doherty and his brother M A Doherty and family over the weekend in Detroit.
Pvt Richard Alwood son of Mr and Mrs Russell Alwood of Farwell has been transferred from Newport News Virginia to Fort Dix New Jersey. His new address is Pvt Richard Alwood U S N 36 1143605691 C 6 Fort Dix New Jersey.
Two service members receive new mailing addresses for correspondence. P.F.C. Richard A. Wood serves in Co. K 186th infantry A.P.O. 41 Tacoma Washington. Pvt. Clifford A. Wood is with 18th Ordnance Co. M M Camp Haan Riverside California.
Pvt Huntley urges all eligible men ages seventeen to seventy four to join the army now. He praises service, notes personal pride in the outfit and the 450th Ordinance Company Aviation (B).
The report details Red Cross efforts as bombs struck Oabu and relief services stabilized wounded. Rescue personnel aided, first aid trainees treated casualties, and 3000 refugees were sheltered in Honolulu facilities with meals and blankets supplied. Ships from Hawaii carried refugees home, while canteens, nurses, and motor corps aided at San Francisco's docks. Two babies born at sea received layettes and warm clothing.
A brief message thanks kind friends and neighbors for deeds of kindness cheering cards and other tokens of friendship during illness signed M P Sowle.
Vernon taxpayers must pay taxes on or before Saturday February 28 the last day taxes will be received for Vernon township. 2012 Howard McConnell treasurer.
Notice invites residents to a Friday evening gathering at Sheridan town hall on February 20 at 8 30 to support Food for Freedom efforts with local organizers coordinating the event.
A Thursday evening banquet praised local boys including Neal Widen Glen Sanford Upton Tupper John Schaal Arthur Lamb John White and Donald Shoup. Eddie Bowler spoke of upcoming air corps service and Hadie praised as a popular boy. Coach Leo Brown presented moving pictures to end the program. Church men and the ladies guild extend thanks to all who helped make the event a grand success.
In loving memory of our husband and father Charles Gerber who passed away one year ago February 19 1941. Sadly missed by all Mrs Bertha Gerber and Family.
The navy reports outstanding progress on Pacific and Alaskan base construction for sea and air forces. Midway air base is completed ahead of schedule with about 24 million dollars spent. Kodiak Sitka Unalaska progress and new barracks, recreational facilities, and an expansive drydock at Pearl Harbor are underway. Kaneohe on Oahu operates with enlargements under way, and Palmyra Johnston show satisfactory progress.
YOSEMITE PARK CALIF The largest known western white pine is reported by Emil Ernst park forester who measured the tree at 74 feet in diameter at four and a half feet above ground. Park authorities note such pines rarely exceed four feet in diameter. The massive tree is believed to stand about 135 feet tall with branches reaching near the ground.
A historical note claims that since 1668 there have been more than 4,000 different males of automobiles. The statement reflects a long lineage of automotive invention and variation across eras and makers.
Walter D. Binger, New York public works official and chairman of a national civil protection group, returned from London where he studied emergency measures. He details permanent repair practice, prepped rails and bridges, robust water and gas systems, bombed house cellars used as reservoirs, and 300000 tarpaulins stored by the ministry to shield machinery after attacks.
Washington reports only 211 trumpeter swans left in the United States. Conservationists urge sportsmen in Idaho Montana Wyoming and Utah to protect the rare waterfowl as naturalists note slow gains since 1934 and stress renewed vigilance to save the species.
Norfolk Navy Yard workers construct the 35 000 ton battleship Alabama as music plays daily. Commander Hague reports concerts from phonograph records during shifts to ease stress and aid labor, with four periods of music and two layoffs for lunch.
London reports George William Robinson, 31, chief officer of a torpedoed freighter, who lost his feet after 18 days adrift, hopes to become the "Bader" of the British merchant navy. He intends to return to sea with artificial feet, citing success in the R A F as precedent.
In Paris, child mortality rose about 45 percent above the five year average amid prolonged famine. The public health council of the Seine department reports total population deaths up 9 percent, predicting one in ten infants born this winter may die.
London reports British war expenditures have risen to 11 million pounds per day, about 44 million dollars, with a request for another billion pounds. Total government outlay now stands at 13 million pounds daily, about 52 million dollars, compared with 8 million pounds at the World War peak.
In 1917 Private John Borelli of Denver died at a Texas army camp from a rare family-linked disease. Twenty four years later his younger brother Chester volunteered to join the army as an aviation cadet, saying he feels it is his duty to serve.
Mrs Ida Birnbaum, a 60 year old Brooklyn housewife, returned home to find a seven foot grayish green snake curled on her stove. An ASPCA agent lassoed the creature and bagged it as the snake slept until pots fell. Birnbaum wonders where the serpent came from.
GRAND ISLAND NEB Dent Holcomb tested a lighted cigarette on Alfred Boecking’s necktie to prove the trick harmless. Boecking then demonstrated the stunt to his wife who warned him not to burn a hole in his tie. He proceeded and did burn a hole in the tie.
We thank friends and neighbors for acts of kindness during the illness and death of our mother. Grateful for floral tributes singers and comfort from Rey Galusha and the Frizs. Signatures include Hart Hovey My and Mrs Thos Ramey, Lou Lennox, Vern Owens and families.
The Mutual Network broadcasts the Voice of Prophecy every Sunday evening nationwide. In Michigan CKLW Detroit Windsor at 8 30 p m on 800 kc and WIND Gary Indiana at 7 p m on 560 kc feature the King's Heralds quartet. Topic for February 22 is Wonders of the Spirit World. Tune in weekly.
The Department of Social Welfare of Clare County invites sealed bids for keeper and matron at the County Infirmary for the year starting April 1, 1942. Bids must be delivered to the secretary by 12:00 noon on March 3. The board reserves the right to reject any or all bids. For information contact any board member. 2021 Wied W. Schaaf, Secretary.
Farm Service Silo Co Vestabére advertises low cost cement rib stone and flat stave with big early order discounts. Clifford Richmond reps Clare Michigan contact 13426 Skates Sharpened by factory method Clare Hardware and Furniture Co Litt.
Community calendars show Hatton Townsend club meetings first and third Fridays while Mt. Vernon Grange gathers Mondays at 8 30. Other groups meet on alternating weeks and specific evenings including Clare Study Club card party on February 25 and Legion Auxiliary on the second and fourth Mondays.
The United States Employment Service reports jobs in war industries for experienced workers. Listings include tool makers grinders spline grinders external internal rotary surface shaper and lathe operators machinemakers die makers pattern makers tool designers and tool layout men. Report to your local office if not employed at your highest skill in a war industry.
Sheridan township tax collection announced by John Klingelhofer treasurer. Collection at Citizens State Bank on February 21 and February 28. Radio Repair Expert advertises guaranteed service and tube testing at Harris and Hirth Hardware. Phone listed as 22.0.
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