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Newspaper
Clare Sentinel
Location
Clare, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Jan 12, 1961
Page
4
A weekly advice piece warns couples like Mary and John about over spending and credit use. It stresses avoiding unnecessary loans, comparing lenders, and saving, arguing 62 percent of Americans use credit and many need careful budgeting to pay for major purchases and homes.
Dear Alice discusses how shoppers, especially women who control most national wealth, face impulsive buying on sales days. It advises budgeting, buying only needed items, reading labels, and navigating new fabric laws, fabric blends, and sheet choices to avoid wasteful spending.
The article notes 32 million people insured for out of hospital diagnostic work by year end 1959. It cites the HII and Institute figures: 78 firms covered 10 million with riders for X ray and lab work outside hospital, 22 million had major medical policies, and total estimates reach 40 million with regular medical insurance and 25 million with major medical insurance.
The Lake Baptist Church announces a weekly youth meeting every Tuesday after school with planned projects and fellowship. Choir practice remains Sundays at six. Regular services proceed as usual with Sunday School at 10:00 a.m. Morning Worship 11:00 a.m. Jet Cadets 6:30 p.m. Evening Worship 7:30 p.m. Everyone is welcome.
Vernon City gossip notes a steady flow of visitors to Clare and surrounding towns. Mrs. Joe Swain entered Clare Hospital for observation. Doris Adams and her son of Farwell called on Mrs. Ella Sherman. Jack Taylor and four children of Flint visited the Herron McDonel home. Numerous friends from Rosebush Sheridan Clare Midland Saginaw Sanford and Leslie stop by for calls and dinners over the week.
Rev. Robert H Harper recalls a 1815 battle the United States fought after a peace treaty. He notes Andrew Jackson defeated the British at New Orleans and tidings arrived slowly from ships. A thought on balancing will to win with gracious acceptance of defeat and renewed effort.
A reflective piece proclaims the reach of communication across time zones and wires. It asserts that hearing the story of Jesus and his love brings peace to the reader and encourages surrender to faith.
Douglas M. Hird of the Case Detection Committee states that jail inmates have 11 times the active tuberculosis rate of the general public. Detroit House of Correction reports 6.8 TB cases per 1,000 X-rays versus 0.6 for the public, with similar results nationwide and in Michigan jail programs.
Classified notice states the Sentinel invites readers to submit personal inquiries and contact details for want ads. It urges prospective advertisers and job seekers to place notices promptly for inclusion in upcoming editions.
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