January Enrollments In Progress At Camp Houghton Lake
The 1941 enrollment season at Camp Houghton Lake begins with about fifty to sixty new boys from major cities. Orientation spans ten days, first aid class required, and time allocated for educational work. Forestry and Army staff run weekly classes with University of Michigan extension options. Over seven and a half years roughly fourteen to fifteen hundred youths have enrolled, some serving six months others up to two years.
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Camp Houghton Lake
Forestry
Army
University of Michigan
Card of thanks for kindness and floral offerings
The family expresses heartfelt thanks to friends and neighbors for acts of kindness and flowers during bereavement. Special thanks go to Rev Dave for comfort, Mr Biden for songs, Mr Thurston for services, and Herbert Varney and Children, Mrs Nellie Ramey, Frank Nevins, Alfred Nevins.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dave
Biden
Thurston
Herbert Varney
Nellie Ramey
Frank Nevins
Alfred Nevins
In Memoriam Levi G. Baker Remembrance Notice
In memoriam of our dear father Levi G. Baker who died one year ago today January 16 1940. Missed by daughter Lena Frees son Charles and other children Frank Louie and Ida.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Levi G. Baker
Lena Frees
Charles
Frank
Louie
Ida
Notice of Mt. Vernon Grange Hall Card Party and Dance
A Mt. Vernon Grange Hall notice announces a Wednesday January 22 card party and dance with cards starting at 9 00. The fragment mentions Butcher cattle wanted by Young and Feighner Meat Market.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mt. Vernon Grange Hall
Young & Feighner
Sti
Church of God Holds Annual Business Meet and Elects Officers
The Church of God held its annual business meeting on January 8 with strong representation. The secretary treasurer reported good financial health, reduced debt, all bills paid, and a small balance on hand. Three trustees were elected Roy Feighner for five years William Parks and Mrs Lois Tope to fill vacancies. Vera B Peterson was re elected secretary treasurer for the coming year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Church of God
Roy Feighner
William Parks
Lois Tope
Vera B. Peterson
Salvation Army to Open Hostess House at Selfridge Field
Brigadier General H B Clagett announces a new Salvation Army hostess house and recreation center at Selfridge Field in Mt Clemens. The Arlington Hotel will host 80 rooms plus lounges and a refreshment stand, opening February with outdoor facilities planned forJoy boulevard next summer. Brig James Murphy notes the nationwide need for such centers near army camps and General George C Marshall and Secretary of War Henry Stimson praise civilian support for wholesome soldier recreation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. B. Clagett
6Th Pursuit Wing
United States Army Air Corps
Salvation Army
Selfridge Field
Mt. Clemens
Clagett
Arlington Hotel
Selfridge
Joy Boulevard
Air Base
James Murphy
Brig. Murphy
George C. Marshall
United States Army
War Department
Henry J. Stimson
Farmers' Produce Annual Meeting Review and Elections
The Farmers Independent Produce Company held its annual meeting on Wednesday evening January 16 at Clare Community Hall. About 250 members and families attended as Fred Turbush chaired. The program included movies from the Wolverine Co op Store, a community sing led by Leo Russell, and piano music by Mrs. Horton Case. Directors elected included Martin Eberhart, Bert Bowers, Lionel Duncan, with Henry Fancon filling a vacancy after Robert Kleiner resigned. The Rank sisters performed, Phil Geeck reported on company activities, and lunch, donated by wholesale houses, followed the program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farmer’s Independent Produce Company
Clare
Fred Turbush
Kies
Wolverine Co-op
Lansing
Michigan Conservation
Leo Russell
Horton Case
Martin Eberhart
Bert Bowers
Lionel Duncan
Robert Kleiner
Henry Fancon
Violet
Hileen
Elsie
Alma Rank
Norman Hutchinson
Phil Geeck
Farmers Produce Company
Skelton
Marie Brown
Iona Bolen
Maude Turbush
Bertha Russell
Leona Carey
Ed. Bolen
Beulah Geeck
Margaret Irwin
Gretchen Archambault
Testimonial Dinner for Rev Mackenzie Set Jan 22
Mt Pleasant area residents plan a testimonial banquet for Rev C W Mackenzie of Mt Pleasant for helping secure a Commonwealth Fund hospital grant. The event, hosted by the Mt Pleasant Junior Chamber of Commerce, will be at Keeler Union banquet hall on January 22.Reservations due January 21 with Ray D Markel. dinner tickets 75 cents. Construction on the Central Michigan Community Hospital will begin this spring near Pleasant View subdivision.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clare
C. W. Mackenzie
Mt. Pleasant
Central Michigan
Commonwealth Fund
The
Hospital Association
Virgil McClintic
Pleasant View
Banqnet
Mackenzie
Ray D. Markel
Junior Chamber of Commerce
Bids Wanted for Timber Bridge Piling in Clare County
The Clare County Road Commission invites bids for 140 pieces of timber for bridge piling. Each piece is 20 feet long with top diameter at least 9 inches. Any timber except poplar and bags wood will be considered. Bids due January 22. Inquiries and bids should be sent to the County Road Commission office in Harrison. The commission reserves the right to reject any or all bids.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clare County Road Commission
County Road Commission
Harrison
Auction Sale Notice for Frank Robinson Farm Equipment
Frank Robinson and gon, living four miles west of Clare on the county line, or 2 miles southeast of Farwell, will sell at public auction his entire tote of farm equipment and livestock on Wednesday January 29 beginning at 12:90 o'clock. Watch the Sentinel for first next week. For quick results at small ads fuse The Sentinel Classified Column.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Robinson
Gon
Clare
Farwell
The
Sentinel
Diplomats Get Latest News From State Department
The State Department and Navy issue distinct daily news reports for diplomats atop foreign service posts and fleet personnel. The State Department bulletin begins as Arlington radioed updates guiding diplomacy, now in 1985 expanding to major capitals and distant cities. The Navy report arrives at 2 a.m. to inform morning duties with broad fleet topics.
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Washington
Sam
Department of State
Navy Department
State Department
United States
Navy
Arlington
Sheldon Thomas
Foreign Service
Department
Roosevelt
Cordell Hull
Hull
U.S
Europe
Far East
Paris
Berlin
Rome
Geneva
Moscow
Calcutta
Victoria
South Africa
Camden Fire Sees Nation Help Recover Ashes of Money
In Camden a $2 million blaze destroyed a paint plant and 63 homes with 10 dead. A homeowner found a tin box of charred money ashes sent to Federal Reserve experts who identified $381.61. The owner preferred to keep the rest.
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Sam
Camden
N. J
Federal Reserve
Washington
South Carolina National Forests to Be Improved
The U S forest service plans a four point program in South Carolina national forests this year. Erosion control recreation areas and firefighting plus tree planting and gully work are planned. Two new recreation centers with lakes and picnics will be built in Abbeville and Pickens counties.
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Columbia
S. C
U. S. Forest Service
South Carolina National Forests
Abbeville
Pickens
Predictions of a Record Year Ahead by Seer Doctor
Baton Rouge reports Dr. Lou is Gersham Benjamin predicts a near end to the European war a cure for disease a merger of nine great religions and recognition of a playwright greater than Shakespeare in the coming year. The forecast encompasses major world events and cultural milestones.
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Seer
Baton Rouge
Louis Gersham Benjamin
Shakespeare
Benjamin
Isabella County Pioneer Passes Away Sunday
Obituary notes the passing of a local Isabella County pioneer after a long life. Family survivors include Mary Joseph and Karan Horan of Green Bay joined by Mr and Mrs Joseph Murphy and daughter, Mr and Mrs Larry Kain of Lansing, William Murphy and in Detroit Basil Morrison and Mrs A Malone. Friends paid respects with visits and bouquets.
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Horan
Mary
Joseph, Karan
Green Bay
Wisconsin
Joseph Murphy
Larry Kain
Lansing
William Murphy
Louis Prohaska
A. Malone
Basil Morrison
Detroit
Virginia Mountain People Obtain Art Center
BIG STONE GAP VA An art center run by the WPA brings painting and crafts to Appalachian residents once 300 miles from galleries. Opened in 1936 with 12 745 attendees, rising to 30 818 in 1939. Daily classes average 100 and exhibitions 30. Youngest student five. oldest 62. An alumnus is in college with community support. Portraits for courthouses and varied arts taught.
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Big Stone Gap
Appalachian Mountains
WPA
Indian Apartment House of 7th Century Found
University of Arizona archaeologists unearthed what may be one of North America’s first apartment houses in southern Arizona. Dr Emil H Haury reports a seventh century kiva and a large underground ceremonial chamber with more than 35 rooms.
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Tucson
North America
University of Arizona
Anthropology Department
Arizona
Emil H. Haury
Resolution of Condolence for Homer A. Anderson
Clare Michigan January 8 1941 the Clare Kiwanis Club notes the death of Homer A Anderson a charter member at 58. The resolution expresses sorrow praises his loyalty duty and Kiwanian spirit and orders the club flag flown at half mast for 30 days with sympathy extended to his family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clare
Michigan
Clare Kiwanis Club
Homer A. Anderson
Andy
In Gratitude for Kindness After Loss of Father Thomas Hirt
The Harris and Rogers families thank neighbors and friends for acts of kindness during illness and death of Thomas B. Hirt. Appreciation extends to floral tributes singers and Rev. Albert Dawe for comfort.
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Thomas B. Hirt
Albert Dawe
Appreciation Note From Hospital Stay
Mrs Wilson Rinehart thanks well wishers for kindness during her hospital stay. Then a note on consumption of peas rising 900 percent over 20 years per a statistician at Great Atlantic and Pacific Tea Company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs. Wilson Rinehart
Great Atlantic & Pacific Tea Company
Local Fraternal and Civic Groups Schedule Meetings
Notices list ongoing meetings for Clara Rebekah Lodge The Farwell Townsend Club Clare Lodge 1.0.0.F. Loomis Townsend Elm Grove Townsend Band Parents Club January 23 and January 20 dates. American Legion Auxiliary Clare Masonic Lodge Band groups and Chamber of Commerce slated for January 28 week. Details include weekly and biweekly meeting nights at specified venues.
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City and Farm
Memoriam
Hostess House
Farmers’ Produce Annual Meeting
Rev
Bank
Citizens State Bank
EAN
James S. Bicknell
Clare, Michigan
Federal Reserve System and
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
Isabella County
Virginia Mountain
G. C. Harris
A. L. Rogers
Clara Rebekah Lodge
Farwell Townsend Club
Rebekah
Clare Lodge
Hatton Townsend Club
Clare Common Council
Loomis Townsend Club
Elm Grove Townsend Club
Band
Grant Townsend Club No. 1
American Legion Auxiliary
the Legion Rooms
Grant Township Local No. 143
Farmers Union
Clare Masonic Lodge
American Legion
Pecona
Clare Chamber of Commerce
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