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Newspaper
Clare Sentinel
Location
Clare, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Jan 05, 1945
Page
2
The new rationing rules cut or raised points on many foods. Apples and several fruit items drop 10 to 20 points per number two can while juices stay unchanged and some items remain unrationed. Meat categories shift with beef, veal, pork, and sausage revisions plus five red stamps and five blue stamps becoming valid at year end and New Year.
Nancy A Hicks formerly Nancy Lee celebrated her 90th birthday at her daughter’s home in Bowling Green Ohio. Relatives from Toledo Chicago Lafayette and Indiana sent greetings while she recalls pioneer days in Michigan and Clare before moving to Owosso thirty one years ago.
Appreciation message thanking friends for remembrances, cards, flowers, fruit and tokens of friendship at Christmas. Wishing the kindness continues into the New Year.
The U S Army seeks 22000 recruits for the Womens Army Corps to serve as medical technicians in Army hospitals. Thousands of Wacs already assist in medical wards and operating rooms, performing lab work, blood typing, vaccines, and more under Maj Gen Norman T Kirk. Women 20 to 50 may obtain joining details from Mrs Jean Allen or the U S Army Recruiting Station in Saginaw Michigan.
In loving memory of our husband and father Carl Monday who died five years ago January 6 1940 The shock was sudden the pain severe We little thought such grief was near Only those who have lost can tell the pain of parting without farewell Wife and Son
The article advises careful tool selection and maintenance to maximize pulpwood production. It covers axe blade and handle specs, ideal axe weights, and guidance on double bit use, plus saw types such as Swedish bow and buck saws. Regular filing and keeping blades tense are recommended to avoid slow production.
Washington reports the navy has reached a total armed forces strength near 41.35 million with the Navy alone at 2,987,311 and the Marine Corps and Coast Guard contributing. By June 30 the combined totals show 3,632,381 in service, now likely surpassing the September 1 goal.
An 1800s style transport system supplies a 130 mile front in Yunan with pack trains of coolies, mules, horses and cows carrying rifles, mortars, rice and salt. It takes 30,000 large sacks of rice monthly, broken into six bags per cooker. Over 30,000 civilian coolies volunteer and rotate duties while tending their own farms.
Washington reports War Production board officials are puzzled by an army need for tents. Textiles can supply only 50 percent of requirements. Eight percent of yarn for cords is diverted to duck for tents. Possible cuts in upholstery and denim to boost tent production. Some denim may be redirected to work clothes for the military.
Chewelah Washington Joe Lety hardware store owner was told he still owes 45 dollars in income tax. He sent a check with a note saying he did not understand the bill and that EF employed an expert to figure his tax but that if the government needs more he should be contacted.
Fort Wayne Indiana evangelist Rev George Condit will conduct revival meetings each evening at 745 except Saturdays at the Loomis Mission Church from January 7 through 28. Everyone is welcome.
Jimmie Bicknell led Stuart Bicknell Mannie Sutton and Chic Brown on a Muskegon River trip last Thursday to fish for pike. They returned with eight pike including a 36 inch ten pound Great Northern by Jimmie, while others also measured large.
Betty Hampton, a Clare Junior at Central Michigan, was selected for Central's honorary hockey team. Members are chosen from intramural teams sponsored by the physical education club, based on ability and interest in practice.
Tragic news adds another gold star to the KS Honor Roll. Pvt Vern Dysinger formerly of the plating department is reported killed in action in France with Patton s 3rd Army. Brothers Loris in receiving, Roland wounded in France, and Estell in California Coast Artillery are noted as serving.
We thank friends and neighbors for cards and acts of kindness during our recent bereavement. Signed by Mrs. Phillis Underwood and family including John Underwood R C Lippold W Folkler and others. Ray Underwood U S N is listed.
Mr and Mrs W D Dysinger express gratitude for letters and cards of sympathy from friends and neighbors following the death of their son and brother Pvt Vern Dysinger. Sister and brothers join in thanks.
City taxpayers may pay taxes at Citizens State Bank each morning and afternoon through January 16 with a 1 percent late fee after that date. Vera Peterson serves as City Treasurer.
Arthur Township taxpayers will visit The Citizens State Bank in the afternoons of December 16 and January 6 to receive tax collections. Mary Sanders serves as Treasurer.
Official call announces Michigan Prohibition Party spring convention in Grand Rapids on February 8 1945 at 10 00 am CST at the YWCA with banquet the prior evening. Delegates apportioned by 1944 Secretary of State votes. counties listed. Dated Kalamazoo December 28 1944.
After illness the station thanks patrons for Christmas cards and support. The note expresses appreciation for comments on poems and the question box and pledges renewed effort in the new year.
A noted couple expresses heartfelt thanks for the many remembrances from friends and neighbors on their golden wedding anniversary. Tokens of esteem will be cherished for many days to come.
Notice to Surrey taxpayers states next Saturday January 6 is the last day to pay taxes with 1 percent interest. Treasurer Dale Rulapaueh issues the warning.
Dairy payments for November and December are issued by the Clare County AAA Office at State Savings Bank Building Harrison. Producers receive payments by mail after sending milk or cream statements. the rate is 10 cents per pound butterfat and 60 cents per hundredweight for milk.
A message thanks friends and neighbors for help during a barn fire and for assistance in preparing nearby barns for the remaining stock. Signed by Mr and Mrs Glenn Poot.
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