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Newspaper
Clare Sentinel
Location
Clare, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Jan 04, 1946
Page
4
Income tax returns for 1945 must be filed by March 15 1946 with the local Collector. A Deputy Collector will be at Clare Post Office January 5 1946 from 9:00 am to 4 30 pm to offer free help. Taxpayers with 195 income of 500 or more must file. Use Withholding Receipt or Form 1040.
The Sentinel notes several city properties fail to clear ice and snow from sidewalks and mail box approaches. This endangers carriers and hampers delivery. residents urged to cooperate to keep approaches traversable for both city and rural routes.
A vintage tip notes rubbing cold cream around the eyes during a shampoo keeps water from entering the eyes. It suggests this simple trick to avoid stinging and improve comfort while washing hair.
The remains of William Gardner former Clare businessman were brought from Lansing to the Thurston Funeral Home Wednesday afternoon for a 2:00 PM service conducted by Rev. Chas. B. Hahn. Interment followed at Cherry Grove Cemetery.
Mrs. Fenton Ware Clare County Chairman for the National Foundation for Infantile Paralysis plans the annual March of Dimes and President's Birthday Ball. Campaign runs January 14 through January 31 with community chairmen to be announced next week and boxes placed in county businesses to raise funds for research and treatment.
Mrs. Minnie Curtis of Temple suffered severe burns to arms legs back and face when highly explosive cleaning fluid ignited while she cleaned garments Saturday afternoon. She was admitted to Central Michigan Community Hospital at Mt. Pleasant at 3 50 o clock with improving condition reported later by attendants.
The piece traces January's name to Janus and its ancient associations with light beginnings, trade, and agriculture. It notes watch night services started by Methodists, cites St. George’s M E church 175th service in 1944, and explains January 1 as a legal holiday with naval and wartime observances.
The Mummers Parade blends English and Swedish customs from early Philadelphia to modern times. Washington replaced St George as the central figure post revolution, with formal sponsorship beginning in 1886 and official recognition in 1901. By 1939, 12,000 participants marched Bond Street to 300,000 spectators, lights lasting into New Year’s morning.
New Year customs include families saving broken crockery to throw at friends. Tossers run but expect invitation for doughnuts. The most popular household is named on New Year's morning by debris around its doorstep.
The Clare Robiny Club held its regular luncheon meeting with W N Byers presiding. Guest Sgt Henry Denton of the United States Marines spoke on twenty three months of service and action in the Pacific, including reconnaissance on the Marshall Islands Saipan and Iwo Jima.
A British report explains two atomic blast types, a city destroying high power explosion and a milder power suitable for peaceful use. It notes fast neutrons drive the rapid reaction, while slow neutrons would fail because expansion occurs too soon.
United Press study finds 43 U S private enterprises exceed one billion dollars in resources, up from 32 after Pearl Harbor and 41 a year ago. Metropolitan Life leads with nearly $7.0 billion, followed by Bell system, Prudential, and Chase National Bank.
City Treasurer Vera B. Peterson will collect taxes at The Citizens State Bank in the coming week. Hours include morning and afternoon Monday and Wednesday, and Thursday morning only. A 49 collection fee applies after Plura day January 10.
Farmers are advised that keeping flocks free from nodular and stomach worms is key to faster lamb growth. Clean pasture, phenothiazine use, and other precautions prevent losses by parasites and reduce feed costs.
Several leagues closed the first half while others moved into the second half last week. Team averages reset at the start of the new period while individual player totals carry on through the season.
Won laugh: Won Lost Ave. Masons No.2 80 12 761 Kiwanis No.3 287 15 692 Rotary No.1 22 20 724 Kiwanis No.2 21 21 665 K of G No.1 19 23 68, Masons No.1 19 23 722 Rotary No.2 16 26 680 K of C No.2 14 28 718 High singles: D. McConnell 584 Haley 574 Doll 522. High single games: Oden 203 Haley 203 D. McConnell 201. First half averages: L. Hampton 169 Bradley 168 Haley 167. MERCHANTS LEAGUE Thurs Dec 27 Won Lost Loomis Welders 29 13 Schaeffer's Dairy 27 6 Dover 23 19 Youmans Electric 23 19 Punlop's 19 23 Timers Co-Ops 18 24 Moline Construction 45 27 Marbles Collision 12 30 High series: Geo. Wisler 55% Walt Hales 542 Roy Cimmerer 502 High single games: Biest Sprague 209 Walt Hales 205 Geo. Wisler 194
The Family League reorganizes and will bowl four teams each Friday evening in the second half of the season. High series leaders include Geo Wisler 586 and Geo Haring 497 with notable scores by Del Bradley 492 and 185 high game.
Clare High School posts a basketball schedule listing January games at St Louis Beaverton Harrison Eivart Gladwin Harrison Reed City Shepherd Coleman Shepherd Gladwin and February games at here there dates plus district and regional tournaments set for March 7 8 9 and March 14 15 16.
The family of Mrs. Harriet L. Wilson expresses gratitude for kindness and sympathy from Clare friends. They thank Congregational Church Reverend Harold Watson and musicians Norris Elden and Anna Mae Lockwood for comfort. Signatures: J. H. Wilson and family, Laila A Wilson, Marcia Hoffman and family, Mary Green and family, P. C. Wilson and family, T. J. and Plorence Peirce O'Laughlin.
In loving memory of our dear husband and father Carl Randel Monday who died January 6 1940 Not dead to us that love you Not lost but gone before You live with us in memory and will forever more Eva Monday and son Carl miss you dearly
A short holiday appreciation message from Mr. and Mrs. Ll. i. McCulloch thanks friends in Clare Rosebush and Weidman for many kindnesses. The note expresses gratitude and goodwill during the season.
The Mt Vernon Grange will host a card party and dance at the Granze hall. The event is set for Friday January 11 1998.
Arthur residents will gather at Citizens State Bank in Clare on Saturday January 5 to discuss tax collection issues. Ben Klettardt and Vrdasarer are listed as organizers, with details unclear due to OCR errors.
The Greenwood Red Cross unit invites workers to an all day meeting at Mina Jones's home on Thursday January 10. A pot luck lunch will be served at noon. Volunteers are badly needed for Red Cross work.
The Iuzzi and Huber families extend thanks to friends and relatives for kindness and floral offerings after the bereavement. Special thanks to Rev. Géo.J. Huber, the singers, and Mr. Hall for their thoughtfulness.
Mr and Mrs John Brief express gratitude for messages of congratulations on their golden wedding anniversary from Clare and nearby friends. They wish everyone a Happy New Year and appreciation for the kind wishes.
A patient in Clare Hospital thanks Dr. McArthur Mrs McArthur and staff, neighbors and friends for their support. Special thanks go to Andrew Friz for driving them home from the hospital. Nile Bellows also acknowledged for assistance.
Mrs Horace Joyner expresses gratitude to Dr. and Mrs. McArthur and their nurses for kindness during hospitalization. She also thanks the Congregational Guild aid the Hastert Stars for fruit and other friends who sent cards.
A brief memorial note recalling Christmas illness memories and a gift of a potted plant from Mrs and Mrs Oliver Birdsall to the Brown Corners Sunday Schools.
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