Methodists Observe National Week of Dedication
Clare Methodists join a country wide Week of Dedication starting February 28 with Rev. John H. Hall urging all members to attend two Sundays of services to pledge personal commitments. The climax on March 7 will see services in all 42 000 Methodist churches, with lay leaders filling pulpits where pastors are unavailable.
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Methodists of
Clare
John H. Hall
First Methodist Church
Quade
Methodist Council of Bishops
General Commission On World Service and Finance
Varius
Eirnest Lynn Waldorf
Chicago
Armed Services
Army
Navy
Marine Corps
Latin America
America
John F. Brown Seeks Clare County School Commissioner Seat
Harrison resident John F. Brown announced by the Clare County Democratic Committee as a candidate for Clare County School Commissioner. He will canvass the county as an independent. his name appears on the Democratic ticket for the Spring Election on Monday April 5.
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Clare County
Democratic Committee
John F. Brown
Harrison
Fort Custer Reception Center adopts visitors procedure
Procedure for reception of visitors at Fort Custer Reception Center adopted by Lieut. Col. R. I. Boulware. Visiting hours 1 p.m. to 6 30 p.m. weekdays and 9 a.m. to 6 30 p.m. Sundays. no entry after 6 30 p.m. and must leave by 7 p.m. Gate 6 handles private vehicles. buses disembark at the Information Building. Guides direct visitors to parking and information areas. on weekends, visitors with soldier contact go to day rooms. no access to barracks or non center buildings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. i
Boulware
RRC
Fort Custer
Brady and
River Roads
Auction Sale Listed for March 18 at Rural Premises
Hamiel Stevens to offer at public auction livestock implements feed and more at premises four miles east and fourteen miles north of Clare or one mile west and fourteen miles north of Loomis. Auctioneer Andrew Coury and Citizens State Bank will be present. March 12 Sentinel notice.
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Hamiel Stevens
Clare
Loomis
Andrew
Coury Auctionaer and Citizsne State Bank
Volerk
Sentinel
Poe
Gilbert Bouchey at Ninety Three Remembers Early Saginaw
Gilbert Bouchey celebrated his 93rd birthday on February 18 with family and close friends at a 4:00 dinner and an open house hosted by his son Peter in Saginaw. Born in Montreal on February 18, 1850, he moved to Saginaw in 1862 and married Caroline Butterfield in 1872.
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Saginaw
Gilbert Bouchey
Peter Bouchey
Montreal
Quebec
Caroline Charlotte Butterfield
Bouchey
Isabella County
Mary Bauer
Rosebush
Caroline Waddington
Farwell
Albert Bouchey
Portland
Oregon
Ithaca
Jack Bouchey
Clare
Forest Fire Fighters to Enlist in Defense Service
Durward Robson announces March enlistment for Forest Fire Fighters Services volunteers. After registration and training they receive certification by the County Defense Council plus an identification card and armband. Volunteers gain gasoline rationing for travel to fires training recruiting prevention patrol and other FFFS duties. applications are at local sites in Clare Farwell and Harrison.
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Forest Service
Clare
Ford Garage
Cecil Davison
Farwell
Harl Skinner
Harrison
Colonville Church to Resume Sunday Evening Services
Services at the Colonville Church of God resume at 8:00 p m this Sunday February 28 weather permitting A vote will decide if preaching moves to Sunday mornings or evenings in the future Parishioners urged to attend and express their preference for the schedule change
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Colonville Church
Fire department called to Siel home chimney blaze
Clare fire department responded to the David Siel residence on the county fire line about 10:00 Sunday morning as smoke filled the house from burning paper near a chimney flue. The fire, started by the chimney burning out, caused only a small loss. A second siren at 10:00 Monday was a false alarm.
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Clare
David Siel
Mt Vernon Grange Meeting Set for March 1
Mt Vernon Grange will hold a meeting next Monday night March 1 at Vernon town hall three miles south of Clare. Members of degree team are requested to be present. J Archambault is Master.
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Mt. Vernon Grange
Vernon Town Hall
Clare
J. Archambault
Service Members Receive New Addresses and Updates
A list of service members and their new addresses includes 2nd Lieut Byron Gibbs at 8H Santander Apts Fort Monmouth New Jersey and Cpl G Leslie Shaw at Camp Crowder Missouri. Additional updates cover Pvt Harold Koch Camp Shelby Mississippi Pvt Ralph Randle Fort McClellan Alabama Pvt Arden Somers Camp Livingston Louisiana Pvt Lawrence Myers Camp Claiborne Louisiana Pvt George Myers St Petersburg Florida Pvt Raymond Marshall Omaha Nebraska and Merle Archambault Great Lakes Illinois. Also noted is Sgt Donald Bryant awaiting hospital surgery with his Camp Sibert Alabama address.
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Byron Gibbs
Santander Apts
A,p
Area
Ft, Monmouth
Red
Bank
Donald Bryant
George Bryant
Donald
C.W.S. Band
R.T.C
Camp Sibert
Gadsden
Ala
Son George Tope Jr. graduates officer candidate school
2nd Lieut. George Tope Jr. is commissioned as a Second Lieutenant in the Quartermaster Corps after completing Officer Candidate School course No. 5 at Fort Francis E. Warren Wyoming on February 19 1943. J A Warden Brigadier General sent congratulations to Mr. and Mrs. Tope. He arrived to spend furlough before heading to Fenton and then San Antonio Texas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Tope
J. A. Warden
U. S. Army
George Tope, Jr
Fort Francis E. Warren
Wyoming
Quartermaster Corps
Army of the United States
Warden
Army
Lieut
Tope
Fenton
San Antonio
Texas
Brother Sister Bonquet a Wednesday Nite Recap
The event featured two pleasing duets by Jan Bicknell and Betty Lou Lovett with Vena Le Gillespie at the piano. Dr Maylan W Jones of Bix Rapids gave the guest speech praising the class and teacher and urged annual observance with a theme of love and four duties to love country fellow men home and God.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eddie Guest
Rose Ann
Charing Cross
Jan ‘Bicknell
Betty Lou’ Lovétt
Vena Lée Gillespie
Maylan W. Jones
Bix Rapids
Hall
Legion Auxiliary meeting set for March 1 at City Hall
American Legion Auxiliary invites all members to a meeting Monday evening March 1 in the Legion rooms at City Hall. Urgent attendance requested.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Légion Auxiliary
Legion
American Legion Auxiliary
Lepida
Vernon Taxpayers Tax Payment Deadline Notice
Vernon Township Taxpayers are reminded the last day to pay taxes is Saturday February 27 at the Citizen's State Bank. Township Treasurer will be available for payments and inquiries.
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Citizen's State Bank
Bridge Tournament Opens Monday Evening
Beginning Monday evening March 1 at 1 30 reservations can be made by calling 281 Agnes G Gleason.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Agnes
G. Gleason
Vernon Red Cross Meets To Aid War Effort In 1943
Vernon Red Cross members met Thursday at 10:00 in the John Stough home recreation room. Lunch was served, six new members joined, and the group split into three due to gas rationing and snow. Ladies blouses and knitting were made, with Andersonville and Red Grass workers visiting for talks by Isabella County War Fund chair Stockman and Home Service head Holzhauser.
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Vernon
Andersonville
Difficulties in Transmitting U S Mail Overseas
War time mail faces delays from convoy loading speeds, censorship, and ship losses. V mail gets priority and plane transport when possible. Addresses for service members are held by Army Navy and Marine Corps offices in Washington.
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Office of Censorship
Post Office Department
Army
Navy
Postal Service
Adjutant General
War Department
Washington, D. C
Bureau of Naval Personnel
Navy Department
Washington
Marine
Corps Headquarters
Four Kings Serving in U.S. Forces From Lake George
Four men named King serve in the U.S. armed forces, all sons of Mr and Mrs John King from Lake George. Jay R King John Owen King Alfred King and James King are stationed in Alaska Hawaii California and Alabama respectively.
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Kings
United States
Lake George
Jay R. King
John Owen King
Alfred King
James King
John King
Alaska
Hawai, California
Alabama
War effort boosted by unusual hen lays two eggs
A reliable source reports William Holbrook owns a hen that laid two eggs Thursday afternoon last week. The story notes this unusual productivity could aid the war effort.
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Wm. Holbrook
Hay Loader Purchase Certificate Reported in Clare County
A bought hay loader purchase certificate was issued last week by the Clare County Farm Machinery rationing committee to Hidwards Magnus. The local implement dealer, who has sold hundreds of hay di tdrmers in recent years, faces questions over a single trade noting a possible irregularity in the deal.
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Clare County ‘Farm
Hidwards Magnus
Comimnun
Lia Rob
Judge's Humor and Liberty Price in Courtroom Quip
A pithy remark on how a judge's mood can shape rulings. The line underscores the link between legal authority and personal temperament.
Card of Thanks for hospital assistance
To the friends and neighbors who kindly assisted during our stay at the hospital we express sincere gratitude. Special thanks to Dr. and Mrs. McArthur and the nurses for their care at home in our absence. Mr. and Mrs. William Zinser.
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Citizens State Bank
In Memoriam for David Funnell
In sacred and loving memory of David Funnell who died February 23 1936. The sun and moon are shining on our lone grave. Beneath lies one we dearly loved but whom we could not save. Mrs David Funnel and family.
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David Funnell
David Funnel
In Loving Memory of Chas Cowling
In loving memory of Chas Cowling who died February 20 1942. There is no death an angel walks the earth with silent tread. Rosé Mae Cowling 1010 Court St Clare sends this remembrance and quotes a verse about immortal spirits near us.
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Chas. Cowling
Rosé Mae Cowling
Court St., Clare
Surrey Township Caucus Notice
Republican caucus to nominate township officers for Surrey Township Clare County Michigan will be held at the township hall on Saturday March 18 at 2 00 P M Central War Time. By order of Township Committee. Guy Perry Township Clerk.
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Surrey
Clare
Michigan
Guy Perry
Thanks for Kindness During Illness and Death
We extend heartfelt thanks to friends and neighbors for acts of kindness during our wife and mother's illness and passing. Special appreciation to Dr Hall for comfort and to the singers for the songs. Arthur Sharland Schneider Freddy.
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Mothe
Algo
Hall
Arthur Sharland
Aled
Schneider Freddy
Community Meeting Calendar Notes Local Clubs and Posts
A local listing outlines meeting schedules for many groups. It includes Farwell Townsend Club Clare Townsend Club No 2 John Sparbel Post V F W O B S Clare Masonic Lodge Mt Vernon Grange Clark Lodge Loomis Townsend Grant Townsend Club Rebekah Lodge Grant Community Club American Legion Auxiliary Clare Troop 125 Boy Scouts Clare Commons Council Bim Grove Townsend Club Clare Parent Teacher Association and the American Legion meetings.
St Johns Ey Lutheran Ladies Hold Meeting Wednesday
The St John’s Ey Lutheran Ladies’ Aid Society meets in the church parlors this coming Wednesday after noon March 3 at 2 o’clock.
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St. John’s Ey
Lutheran Ladies’ Aid Society
Taxes Collected for Sheridan Township by Treasurer
John Klingelhofer, Treasurer, will be at Citizens State Bank on Saturday February 20 and 27 to receive Sheridan township taxes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Citizens State Bank
Sheridan Township
John Klingelhofer
City Taxpayers Fee Schedules Taxes At Gas Office
City taxpayers will collect city taxes at the Gas Office any time until March 1. Hazel Hawkins serves as City Treasurer.
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Hazel Hawkins
Intangible Property Tax Help In Clare Michigan
The office of the City Clerk in Clare Michigan will host an intangibles tax assistance session from March 1 to 16 and on the 25th 30th and 31st in 1943, daily 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. GW Wagag, Representative of the Michigan Department of Revenue, will assist residents with information and return preparation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
City of
Clare
GW. Wagag
Michigan Department of Revenue
Clare County seeks bids for infirmary keeper and matron
The Clare County Social Welfare Board invites sealed bids for keeper and matron of the County Infirmary and Farm for one year starting April 1 1943. Include qualifications and experience. Bids due in the office by March 2 1943. Fred W Schaaf Director Harrison Michigan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clare County Social Welfare Board
Thank You Note From Gordon Fitzpatrick
Gordon Fitzpatrick thanks old friends and neighbors for many cards and letters that brought cheer during his hospital stay. He signs sincerely.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gordon Fitzpatrick
Thrifty? Read the Sentinel ads each week
A brief prompt encouraging readers to scan the Sentinel's weekly advertisements for bargains and deals. It notes the ads appear regularly and offer value for budget observers.
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the Sentinel
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Fort Custer Reception Center
TN War
U. S
G. Lestie Shaw
Cpl
Shaw, Co
Camp Crowder, Mo
Carl W
Carl W. First
Ordnance M.M. Co
Phoenix, Arizona
First
Della Hart
Harold C. Koch
Harold C, Koch
Batt
C.A. Bn
Camp Shelby
Miss
Ralph Randle
New
Pvt
16Th Bn
Fort McClellan
Arden G. Somers
Co. A
T.D. Bu
Camp Livingston, la
Lawrence E. Myers
Lawrence B. Myers
A. T. Co
410Th Inf
APO
Camp Claiborne, la
George W. Myers
T.S.S
Flight
St. Petersburg
Pla
Raymond L. Marshall
Army Radio School
Farnan
Omaha
Nebr
Merle Archambault
Jennings Archambault
USNTS
Great Lakes
Illlinois
Bonquet
Andersonyelered ‘Cross
Wilson Samborn
U.S
Four Kings
Coast Guard
Food For Freedom
THE
Clare, Michigan
Isabella Counties
Member
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
Memoriam
Surrey Township
Farwell Townsend Club
Clare Townsend Club No
John &. Sparbel Post, V.F.W
O.B.S
Clare Masonic Lodge
Clark Lodge No
Loomis Townsend Club
Grant Townsend Club No. 1
Clara Rebekah
Grant Community Club
Clare Troop 125
Boy Scouts of America
Clare Commons Council
Bim’ Grove Townsend Club
Clare Parétt
American Legion
Wast
Fred W. Schaaf
Harrison, Michigan
King's Heralds
K.C
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