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Newspaper
Clare Sentinel
Location
Clare, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Jan 16, 1942
Page
3
Robert C. Kleiner argues that abundant food under the AAA Farm Program strengthens democracy by supporting strong industries and fair prices. Farmers plan ahead to raise livestock, conserve soil, and boost production to meet demand, export needs, and peacetime stockpiles while improving nutrition for Americans.
Robert Ryan reports sighting a dog chasing a wild rabbit down McEwan Street in Clare. The foxlike urban migration explains why rabbit sightings have diminished in nearby woods.
Grant Township taxpayers are advised a tax collection session will be held at Citizens State Bank every Saturday afternoon until further notice. Dorothy Henschele is listed as Treasurer for Grant Two.
Wise Township taxpayers will meet at the Brewer and Thomp son Implement Store on Saturday January 17 to pay taxes. Treasurer Vers Slocum will attend.
Townsend residents schedule a birthday ball at the Grant town venue this Friday night. Everyone is invited to attend and celebrate the occasion.
Private Donald H. Pelch of Farwell has been inducted into the army and transferred to the Quartermaster Replacement Training Center at Fort Francis E. Warren Wyoming for station training as announced at Fort Custer Recruit Reception Center. Arthur Lamb writes that he is well from Wheeler Field Hawaii.
Jarvis Kaplinger formerly with the U S Marines in Shangian China wired his sister Mrs Roland Krell from Manila on December 22 saying Everything okay Merry Christmas. The wireless message came via MacKay Radio Postal Telegraph to Grand Rapids and by mail to here reaching on December 24.
Mrs Arthur Grosvenor and Miss Mae Rapp of Owosso visited Chicago with Carrell Bull Grosvenor. They arrived back Thursday as Grosvenor left Friday to join a warship as a radio operator aboard an unnamed fighting craft.
James Albert Sherman of Vernon township Isabella county died Friday morning after months of ill health. Born May 10 1870 in Norfolk Canada he was 71 and a half. Survived by wife Hila Jane Bauder two children Eilan and Alice Margaret three brothers and a sister. Funeral at Thurston Funeral Home Clare January 11 with Rev Charles Kleinhardt. interment Surrey Township Cemetery Farwell.
The 0.5.8 chapter will host a card party in its dining room on Thursday evening January 22. Contract and auction bridge and other games will be played. Members and friends are urged to attend. Refreshments will be served. Admission 25 cents each.
A state survey shows value in collecting old license plates. The Motor Vehicle Administrator orders branch receptacles for plates and allows motorists to display plates at home or garages while receiving new plates. Prison Industries will handle transportation to a central base. Salvage Department to decide final disposition.
Mrs Ellen Jane Henderson died January 2 1942 at her daughter's home in Swalwell Alberta She was born November 23 1860 in Trenton Ont and educated in Toronto She taught school before marrying William Henderson in 1894 The family homesteaded in Swalwell Alberta in 1905 She is survived by her daughter Mrs Allan Orr and two grandchildren Funeral services were held January 4 at 2 PM United Church Swalwell with Rev Dwight Powell officiating and burial followed in Swalwell Cemetery Her husband William Henderson died in 1939
The Brown Corners U. B. Church revival meetings continue with uplifting messages this week from the pastor Rev. Marion Burkett. All are invited to attend and may the Lord bless the gathering.
Isabella County Pomona Grange is invited to Monday night gathering hosted by Mt Vernon Grange. The meeting will start with a degreé and feature Randwich Gaenké and dello as part of the launch.
Mrs Eva Schlafley of Clare County agricultural field works met in Harrison Wednesday morning with County AAA Chairman Robert Kleiner District Chairman Mr Blubaker of Gladwin and county committeeman Mr Boulton. They discussed ways to boost defense food production amid labor shortages and farmer recruitment, noting 23 percent of farmers supply 77 percent of food and urging full cooperation.
Warning to any person or persons trespassing or taking wood or timber on the Henry Heitzelman 80 acres in Grant township. The land is described by the plat and survey details, and offenders will be prosecuted to the full extent of the law.
Thanks extend to Clara Dawson Florence Ryan and many donors including the Gillespies Mair Jackson Allen family Moore and Anna Nash for making the children happy and comfortable at the Clare County Children’s Home.
John Klingelhofer acting treasurer for Sheridan Two posts that tax collection will occur at Citizens State Bank on Saturday February 21. No other details provided.
Isabella County Pomona Grange will meet Mt Vernon Grange Monday evening January 19. Potluck. Nina Forbes, Secretary.
The North Arthur Red Cross workers plan a Wednesday meeting with Mrs. Dale Travers at Cortwell Ranch on January 21. Members are urged to attend in large numbers.
Saturday January 17 will be the last day to pay taxes at the Citizens State Bank. Vernon Township Treasurer Ba McConnell notes this cutoff and urges residents to settle assessments.
Silos for sale include cement stave rich state and flat stave at low cost. Early orders receive big discounts. Parm Service Silo Co located in Vestaberg Clifford Richmond Clare representative Clare Michigan.
Two practical garden tools are a manual duster and a small one-quart sprayer. For larger tasks a two gallon or bigger pneumatic pressure-sprayer proves more efficient, auto-pumping and steady fluid distribution ease maintenance for tree spraying and extensive duties.
The article argues that most snakes in the country are nonpoisonous and beneficial. Only copperheads and rattlers pose serious venom risk, delivered by fangs, not teeth. Boots offer protection, and most bites occur from carelessness. The chance of a snake bite is less than a lightning strike.
The article explains warp and filling threads in weaving. It compares plain weave and twill weave, noting plain weave is open and cooler for summer fabrics while twill is warmer, sturdier, and used for overcoats uniforms and heavier fabrics.
A Westinghouse scientist Dr Gilbert McCann conducted a lightning test on a modern automobile with a steel top. A 3,000,000 volt artificial bolt struck the car and discharged to the ground without injury.
Mt. Vernon Grange meets Mondays at 8 30. Farwell Townsend Club convenes every other Tuesday. Clare Townsend Club No 4 meets every other Thursday. Hatton Townsend Club meets first and third Friday each month. Grant Townsend Club No 1 meets first and third Friday. Loomis Townsend Club meets first and third Thursday. Clara Rebekah Lodge No 167 meets every Tuesday at 8.00.
The American Legion Auxiliary meets on the second and fourth Monday at the Legion rooms. Grant Township Local No. 143 of the Farmers Union gathers the first and third Wednesday. Him Grove Townsend Club convenes the second and fourth Friday. Zenobia Chapter No. 129 meets the first Thursday at 7:30 p.m. Clare Masonic Lodge holds meetings on the second Tuesday. Clare Common Council meets the first and third Monday. John E. Sparkel Post, V.F.W., meets the first and third Mondays.
The American Legion holds its regular meetings on the second and fourth Monday evenings of each month. Members are urged to attend, with agendas covering post affairs, community projects, and veterans’ services.
Clare Lodge 333 holds meetings each Monday night at 8 oclock for members and affiliated brethren in good standing claiming the lodge as a center for fraternal activities and community service.
A fragment notes limitations on obligations after an unspecified event or agreement, with names like Cate in the mix. The readable portion hints at a disclaimer issued by the party identified as s.
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