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Newspaper
Clare Sentinel
Location
Clare, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Jan 16, 1942
Page
4
Rates and publication details for The Sentinel weekly edition printed in Clare Michigan. Offers: $1.50 year to Michigan, $9.00 elsewhere, single copies 5¢, display ads on application, liners 0c per line, headings extra, cards of Thanks 25¢ per ten lines, Resolutions and Poetry 5c per line. Probate notices urged to use The Sentinel for printing.
Clare County Red Cross Chapter held a Farwell meeting to plan months ahead. Delayed Red Grass materials slow shipments. January 20 meeting canceled. yarn for five sweaters ready for knitters. knitting class organized under Miss Anne Wellington. volunteers urged to join and prepare for large quotas.
The Congregational Bible School class met Thursday at Mrs Etta Towns home with five members and one guest. A pot luck dinner followed a brief business meeting and social time. The next meeting is set for February 5 at the home of Mrs Pyre, and members should bring table service. Plans include plays for Red Cross work.
Clinton Hilton leads Sunday School at 10 09 a m Lloyd Wilson conducts services on September 21 at 15 00 a m Church and evening services follow with special Wednesday eve ning at 8 00 o clock The text notes Sunday and evening worship with named leaders and a midweek service.
Elder David Bailey, pastor, leads services at 10 30 a m Sunday School at 11 15 a m Oriole and Bluebird groups meet later in the day with evening services at 7 30 p m.
The United Brethren Church Harrison Mission lists prayer meeting Thursday at 8 00 p m Sunday School at 10 00 a m Clara Smith Superintendent Worship Service 11 00 a m and Sunday Evening Services at 8 00 p m Congregational Church Rev H E Philo Pastor Sabbath services at 11 00 a m Junior Endeavor 6 00 p m Senior Endeavor 7 00 p m Also notes United States exports totaled 4 9 billion dollars in the early years of the current European war.
Mr and Mrs Henry Norman announce the marriage of their daughter Kathryn to Sergeant Joseph Sentes stationed at Fort Leonard Wood Missouri The ceremony took place Sunday evening January 4 in Waynesville with close family present Kathryn is a Harrison high school graduate class of 1939 and former nurse at Alma and Gladwin hospitals Congratulations are extended by their many friends and the Sentinel
Kenneth Smith a former Harrison resident underwent a surgical operation at the hospital in Wayne and was reported to be gaining. Senator Ben Carpenter attended the funeral of Senator Towne in North Adams with a legislative committee escorted by State Police. Kathleen Hampton suffered a severe hand injury from an oil can spill and was progressing well after treatment. The Outdoor Girls Club adopted two Yanks Privates William and Raymond Smith of Fort Leonard Wood and planned remembrances. Congregational Bible School set a record attendance on a cold January 11 morning. The Congregational Church annual meeting occurred January 18. David Roth and family, Robert Roth and family, and Marion Roth hosted relatives over the weekend. Conservation Officer Wayne Tennant returned home after defense work in Port Huron. Mr and Mrs Hassitt moved to Ludington. Maurer began duties as construction engineer.
Local residents and visitors are listed with weekend and Sunday activities. Guests include Mrs. Ida Tooley Mrs. Sarah Hamilton and Mrs. Carol McCartney in Alma Edmore and Traverse City others visit relatives in Mt Pleasant Lansing Detroit Wayne and Flint. Several families relocate or vacation in Kansas and Ludington while hospital staff and residents share visits and theater plans.
Cold spell grips area as OY Winter and Hi Wind menace residents. Rex Shade’s house suffered fire damage from an overheated stove pipe before discovery. Families including Brasingtons Halsteads Powells and Wilsons exchange visits while illness, travel, and New Year gatherings occur amid winter gloom. An eclipse rumor sparks curiosity.
The Maple Grove Telephone Company gathered at Georges Scott home on Tuesday for the annual meeting. A pot luck dinner followed as officers for the coming year were elected: President George Scott, Vice President Orley Rogers, Secretary-Treasurer Louis Much, and Lineman Glenn Powell.
William LaVoye moved his family to the Cornwell ranch to be employed next year. Carolyn Carter celebrated her fifth birthday with friends. Melvin Davis, in Gaylord, received Army orders. Detroit visitors Mr. and Mrs. William Bailey with Billy stayed with the Gordons. Clarence VanBuskirk moved to Harvison for winter living. Norman Hutchinson of the Eagle dined with the Allens. Mrs. Kate Hartman visited relatives. Mrs. Forest Garver and daughter Mary were guests of the Allens.
The Infant son of Mr. and Mrs. George Thompson was taken to the Children's Hospital at Traverse City on Wednesday for treatment. Dr. Seltzer ordered Loys Kohn to bed and extracted his teeth. The township board voted to donate $50 to the Red Cross.
The U S Civil Service Commission announces open competitive exams for Trainee Repairman and two radio operator positions in the Signal Corps War Department Sixth Corps Area covering Illinois Michigan Wisconsin. Details include age limits from sixteen to fifty and salaries of 1440 to 1620 per year with military preference. Applications open at designated post offices and must be filed with the Seventh U S Civil Service District in Chicago until further notice.
The first all steel baggage car began service in 1904 followed by the express car in 1905 the postal car in 1905 and the passenger coach in 1906 marking a major shift to steel construction in railway equipment.
Lansing resident William McGiveron and a group of fishermen visited his Lake George cottage on Shingle Lake and enjoyed a good catch. Detroit hunter Berry Formes and Mt Pleasant visitor Doctor Batson were in town, with multiple locals returning from weekend trips. The Friendly Social Club plans a Red Cross work meeting at Lake George Community Hall on Thursday January 22 and the Sunday School urges all to attend.
Old friends of Mr. and Mrs. Heck Shaw announce the birth of a baby daughter in Harrison. Pete Mumy and son move to Reed City oil field. Higginbaugh family relocate here to occupy the Don Young house. Naoma Clark visits near Marion. Helen Weage visits Clare. Harold Little moves to Reed City oil field. Kenneth Weage on ten day furlough reported from Indiantown Gap. all men recalled and transferred to Louisiana. Roy Sobiski in Clare and Reed City. Chipman in automobile accident is improving.
Newark psychiatrist Dr J C Button Jr tells physicians at a neuropsychiatry meeting that bright neckties can revive a weak mood or dull personality. He urges doctors to command patients to buy the brightest tie and observe a spark upon return, noting bodily complaints may persist but attitude improves. The Sentinel Classified Columns are recommended for quick results at low cost.
Vernon City notes the death of Charles Thompson of Breckenridge, the third family loss in a year. other brief items include visitors with the Musser and Cleveland families, a broken arm from Fred Aiey, Patsy Boivin missing school, and Etta Howard’s Kansas visit.
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