Saving in Reverse
A man running after an interurban car asks the conductor the fare to the station. The conductor replies ten cents, then fifteen cents. The man realizes he is running the wrong way.
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Newspaper
Clare Sentinel
Location
Clare, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Jan 07, 1944
Page
4
George E Currie Dies at Highland Park After Long Career
George E Currie died suddenly at his Highland Park home on Friday. Born in Seaforth Ontario in 1863, he came to Detroit 73 years ago and helped build the original Detroit United Railways. He later worked in real estate and insurance, managed farms, and retired in 1935. He was married in 1938, survived by his wife two daughters a sister two grandchildren and one great grandchild. Funeral services were held at L V Barker Funeral Home in Highland Park at 1:00 pm Tuesday with interment at Grand Lawn Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George HE. Currie
William E. Currie
Highland Park
Seaforth
Ontario
Detroit
Currie
Detroit United Railways
Saginaw District Awards 482 War Service Certificates to Volunteers
The Saginaw District Office of Price Administration began distributing 482 War Service Award Certificates to volunteers in the district who gave 100 hours or more aiding price control and rationing. About 100,000 volunteers nationwide receive similar honors. board members will get certificates later in January. The awards honor unpaid volunteers from diverse professions who worked at boards, answered phones, filed cards, issued gasoline rations, and assisted price panels, totaling 100 to 1500 hours per recipient. The certificates bear signatures of OPA Administrator Chester Bowles, Regional Administrator Birkett Williams, District Director John F. Kessel, and the local board chair.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saginaw
Chester Bowles
OPA
Birkett L. Williams
John F. Kessel
Kessel
Drivers Escape Injury in Icy Pavement Crash
Two cars collided south of Clare at US 27 near a gas station after a icy skid Sunday morning. Alonzo Harkless of Owosso and Otto Rulapaugh of Flint escaped injuries. Damages totaled 300 and 100 dollars. State Police Mt Pleasant investigated. War Bonds note follows.
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Clare
Us- 27
Alonzo Sherman Harkless
Owosso
Otto Rulapaugh
Flint
Frank Pringle
Harkless
Rulapaugh
Mt. Pleasant Post
Pulpwood Powers War Effort in 1945 Push
A wartime appeal urges workers to harvest pulpwood to accelerate the Allied offensive. It notes pulpwood supplies support bomb and shell production, including smokeless powder and blood plasma containers, as fronts press toward Tokyo and Hitler’s fortress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pacific
Tokyo
Atlantic
Mediterranean
Hitler
European
Nazi
Europe
South Pacific
Eulogy for H K Ferguson honors a longtime boss and outdoorsman
The Ferguson News Letter publishes a full memorial for Harold Kingsley Ferguson known as H K Ferguson owner of Wildlife Sanctuary at Big Cranberry Lake and a respected industry leader. He died after a heart attack in Cleveland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Scott
Harald Kingsley Ferguson
H. K. Ferguson
Wise Township Tax Collection Schedule
Treasurer Vera Slocum announces tax collection sessions at Brewer Implement Store in Clare on January 5 and January 12 in Coleman every Saturday during January. Taxpayers should bring assessments and payments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Loomis
Brewer Implement Store
Clare
Coleman
Wise Township
Boy Smokes Tobacco In Frisky Fishing Tale
Delicate Excuse Little Tommy plans a trip to the fishing hole. His father questions his mouthful of orms bait in a rustic exchange from a bygone era.
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Tommy
Stand Or Else Organist Question Sparks Sermon Laughs
In a church scene a congregant urges the organist to play “appropriate music” while a special collection of five dollars is raised. The minister replies to stand up and play “The Star Spangled Banner.”
Hazardous Device Handling Dialogue Cites Sand Use
An instructor and warden discuss procedures for incendiary devices. The instructor says a bucket of sand and a long-handled shovel are needed for hazardous tests, while the warden asks about high-hazardous material devices and the instructor notes sand may not be required.
Army Life Rookies Fall In For Parade Drill
In a brief wartime scene a stern sergeant orders a fall out as recruits hurry away. One lazy rookie lingers, prompting a terse exchange about the large number of trainees present.
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Sarge
No Accident Bill- How did Ted hurt his hand
Joe notes reckless driving. Bill claims he smashed his car. The exchange reveals Ted injured a finger, missing a nail, while Bill and Joe dispute the severity and cause of the incident.
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Bill
Ted
Joe
Diogenes Remarks on Lantern in Search for Honest Man
Dialogue shows Diogenes claiming to still possess his lantern while jesting with a stranger about finding an honest man. The exchange highlights the ancient philosopher's contrarian ethos and enduring symbolism.
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Diogenes
Right You Are Queer Characters Seen in Town Hotels
Residents joke about an influx of peculiar visitors as the town prepares for crowded hotel stays. locals discuss the bustling prospects and the colorful characters expected to appear in the upcoming period.
Reading on the job led to a misstep
In a humorous exchange, the boss catches Harry reading a book at work. Jerry recalls the moment, saying he lost his place, highlighting the lighthearted workplace mishap.
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Harry
Jerry
Dusting Accident Causes Vase Breakage chat
A humorous exchange centers on a housewife and maid as the maid explains she was dusting and unintentionally broke a vase. The moment captures a slice of domestic life with light banter and guilt over the mishap.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hulga
Zero Mistakes On The Test Nite
A lighthearted note on test night highlighting mistakes and the goal of zero errors. The piece frames wit and learning as the main theme.
Prison Break Sparks Alarm After Measles Confusion
A guard reports ten prisoners escaped while a warden asks about the alarm. The guard says he called for a doctor, noting a rash that looked like measles, prompting a cautious emergency response.
Dizzy Couple Jokes Circling Romance In Doorway
In a light exchange Harry asks about a man and woman who met in a revolving door and Jerry replies nothing dramatic happened they have simply continued “going around” together since.
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Harry
Jerry
Comedian Vendor Promises Indestructible Comb in Town Square
A street seller, stuck for customers, gains a crowd and pitches an unbreakable comb. He boasts it can twist bend and hammer without breaking, while a spectator quips asking if it can comb hair. The moment captures village humor and resilience in a crowded square.
Patented leather shoes spark debate in patter dialogue
In a vivid exchange, Rastus claims his shoes are patent leather, while Sambo questions the claim, noting the leather atop and the feet patently on the ground. The dialogue highlights playful contrasts in language and race-era humor.
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Rastus
Simple Solution for Arthritis Bath Dilemma
A reader jokes about managing dampness for arthritis by sitting in a tub and using a vacuum cleaner on themselves. The quirky quip plays on the absurdity of the suggested method.
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Dora
Squeeze Box Joe Cries at Brother's Accordion
A family joke unfolds as Squeeze Box Joe refuses to praise his brother's instrument. The brother plays an accordion and Joe notes his brother pinches his stomach each time it is played.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bill
Joe
Apple choice dispute between Billy and Tom
Billy asks Tom to pick a small apple while Tom insists on the biggest. Tom challenges politeness and honesty, debating whether courtesy should override preference and truth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Billy
Tom
Poison Ivy Leaves Spark Farmer and Jane Exchange
In a lighthearted line Rafer and Jane discuss the colorful leaves Jane just picked. The farmer identifies the leaves as poison ivy, warning against eating them, while Jane reacts with cautious humor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jane
Tongue Talk Sparks Phone Reveal in Gossip Exchange
Mrs Gossip teases about Mrs Smith known for secrets while Mr Smith insists a phone call will reveal everything. The banter hints at a hot rumor in a social circle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs. Smith
Mr. Smith
Birds in the mind and a cat to cure it
A patient tells a doctor he imagines birds wherever he goes. The doctor advises visualizing a cat to dispel the troubling perception.
Barber Refuses Shave and Offers Haircut Instead
A tense barber customer exchange ends with the barber denying a shave due to seating position and offering a haircut as an alternative. The customer agrees to the haircut, signaling a simple service adjustment.
Musical Quip Sparks Neighborly Jabs
In a humorous exchange, Bill notes harmony after buying a harmonica, Joe counters with violin wordplay, and Mrs. Black and Mrs. White discuss a boy who was hurt after a playful clash, reflecting light domestic mischief.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bill
Joe
Mrs. Black
Mrs. White
Aren't We All Cartoon Exchange About Jones
In a humorous dialogue Jones is teased for being slow while Fish Harry jokes about patience in fishing. Joan mockingly calls him dumb and quips about putting on a sock. Jerry admits he lacks patience for fishing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe
Jones
Joan
Harry
Jerry
Smith and Jones Dogwood House Project
Naturally humorous note on building a dog house using Jones Dogwood wood. The gag pairs names and a pun about wood choice for a pup’s shelter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Smith
Jones
Definitely Undertaker mourners claim debt in death
A mournful speaker questions attendees as a stranger jokes about a ten dollar debt owed by the deceased, a remark that underscores uneasy humor at a funeral gathering.
Double Check Sarge My Girl Has One Fault
A terse line notes a private remark about a soldier and a woman. The speaker jokes about how quickly she would notice the target person. The snippet implies a wartime or military context with wordplay on relationships.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sarge
Tchoo Tchoo Harry What is a twip
Jerry explains a twip as a wide on a twain in playful exchange. The dialogue centers on a quirky term and a pretend definition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry
Jerry
Date Salesman Seeks Lady’s Clothing Question
Betty agrees a salesman asks if she wants items for a lady’s wardrobe and clarifies the shopper is her mother in a brief dialogue. The exchange centers on a clothing inquiry.
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Betty
Maps and reconnaissance aid Allied invasion force
Col James Goodwin Hall, back from the European theater, says Allied photo reconnaissance will supply maps of enemy defenses for the first troops ashore. He notes 75 percent of enemy knowledge comes from reconnaissance and that 176 German air fields were photographed in six days, exposing dummy planes and a synthetic rubber plant.
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New York
Europe
James Goodwin Hall
Eighth Air Force
England
Hall
New York Stock Exchange
Washington
War Department
Office of Army Public Relations
Allied Air Arms
Reich
Fort Worth
Texas
Lilth Escadrille
United States Army Air Force
Planes Use Explosive Cables to Cut Barrage Nets
British bombers now shoot through barrage balloon cables with automatic gadgets. Small plugs on the wing edge catch the cables and trigger an explosive cartridge in the wing. A nickel chrome steel chisel then pins the cable to an anvil and severs it.
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London
Britain Lands Italian Treatment of Prisoners
Maj. Gen. Adrian Carton de Wiart, released after five months in an Italian POW camp, told relatives not to worry. He said prisoners were very well treated and that younger men should likewise return fit, noting his own good health at age 63 after coming home to seek a truce.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Adrian Carton de Wiart
Italy
de Wiart
Contest Seeks to Improve Tone of Chilean Anthem
In Temuco students competed for a prize by singing the Chilean national anthem more in tune and with livelier tempo. Donors lamented the common slow funeral dirge renditions and hoped for a brighter performance from the student body.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Temuco
Citizens State Bank stockholders meeting in Clare
The annual stockholders meeting of The Citizens State Bank of Clare Michigan will be held at the bank office in Clare on Tuesday January 11 1944 at 4 00 p m for election of Directors and other business. Signed W M H Bicknell President.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Citizens State Bank of
Clare
Michigan
Wm. H. Bicknell
Appreciation for Clare Methodist Church Members
Mrs. Fred Phillips thanks the W.S.C.S and Clare Methodist church Sunday school class for the beautiful cards during illness and expresses gratitude to all who helped in any way.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W.S.C.S
Clare Methodist Church
Fred Phillips
Card of Thanks for Mrs. George Gibis
The Gibis family expresses sincere thanks to friends and neighbors for kindness and sympathy during the illness and death of their mother Mrs. George Gibis. The Family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Gibis
Northon Family Expresses Gratitude After Bereavement
The Northon Family thanks friends and neighbors for acts of kindness and the floral tributes during their recent bereavement.
Bridge Tournament at Hotel Doherty Opens Wednesday
Beginning Wednesday evening January 12, players compete in a bridge tournament at Hotel Doherty with a dessert bridge session at 7 30 PM.
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Doherty
Piano Tuning Services Near Clare by F P Alexander
F P Alexander the Piano Tuner will be working in Clare again soon. Interested parties may phone Mrs Harold Jones for orders and details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. P. Alexander
Clare
Harold Jones
Thanks for kindness in our sorrow
In heartfelt appreciation we thank Rev Hahn Mrs Lamb pallbearers Dohertys and all our friends and neighbors for services flowers and deeds of kindness during our great sorrow Doris Laudin Forrest Gordon Clyde Masten Mr and Mrs D L Masten
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hahn
Lamb
Doris Laudin Forrest Gordon Clyde Masten
D. L. Masten
Sheridan Live-Wires 4 H Club Sets Special Meeting
The Sheridan group invites all parents and friends to a Tuesday January 11 meeting at 8 00 at Carrow School. Mr Gibson will present summer achievement certificates and show the Alaska Highway film.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sheridan Live-Wires 4-H Club
Gibson
Alaska Highway
Carrow School
Thanks to Dr McArthur hospital staff and mourners
The Liechti family expresses heartfelt gratitude to Dr. McArthur and Mrs. Summers for words of comfort, the pallbearers, and all who offered kindness and flowers during their recent bereavement.
Family thanks for kindness after death of husband and father
We thank friends and neighbors for acts of kindness and flowers at the time of our husband and father’s death. Special thanks to Rev Hahn and Russell Thurston for their services. Mrs. Leo Carney and Family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hahn
Russell Thurston
Leo Carney
Brinton Dance Sponsored by Coldwater Grange
Saturday event at Brinton 1.0.0.8 with music by Hill Country Orchestra Jake Colmus. Coldwater Grange sponsors the dance affiche and tickets cost 50 cents for ladies free.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brinton
Coldwater Grange
Jake Colmus
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George E. Currie
Clare ‘County
Pulpwood
Uncle Sam
SUME
Life Basie Paper Cao
Britain
THE
Citizens State Bank OF Clare
Federal Reserve System
Federal Reserve Bank
United States
I. J. Stuart Bicknell
J. Stuart Bicknell
Mark H. Bicknell
HE. Mulder
Win
H. Bicknell
State OF Michigan
Chester A. Richard
Wsur
Marie
Stockholders Meeting
Northon
Sam Liechti
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