Fox Out Foxes Hunters During Sunday Chase
Floren Pudvay of Sheridan town ship led two fox hounds with a party including Henry Doll Richard Woodcock George White William Lange James Clute Jess Hampton and others from Walter Kennels and Emil Bucholz Wayne Tennant of Harrison on a Sunday hunt. Despite multiple stations and careful tracking the fox eluded capture after a long chase covering seven mile sections and surrounding the track area. The group remained determined and promised further details in the Sentinel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Floren Pudvay
Sheridan Township
Henry Doll
Richard Woodcock
George White
William Lange
James Clute
Jess Hampton
Lance Thayer
Herbert Randall
Hol. Mussell
Ferris Graham
Jack Stewart
Walter Kennels
Emil Bucholz
Wayne Tennant
Harrison
Bill
George
Floren
Sentinel
Bowling Association Business Meeting at Dunlops
Twenty seven officers directors and captains of the Clare Bowling Association met at the Dunlop Cafe Saturday evening for a business meeting. Dell Bradley new proprietor of the Clare Alleys introduced and discussed his plans including daily availability and free instruction for bowlers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clare Bowling Association
Dunlop Cafe
Dominic McConnell
John May
James Stanley
George Haring
Omer Parent
Dell Bradley
Grand Rapids
Clare
Stanley
Mr. May
Association
Dutring
Bradley
Rolland Dysinger Receives Bronze Star and Heroism Citation
Pvt Rolland L Dysinger of the 2nd Infantry Regiment 5th Infantry Division US Army earned the Bronze Star Medal and a citation for distinctive heroism on September 13 1944 near Champenoise France. He stayed in an open field under heavy fire as an automatic rifleman to allow his platoon to withdraw and his actions reflect credit on himself and the armed forces. He is the son of Mable Dysinger from Clare Michigan and entered service from Michigan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pvt
Rolland L. Dysinger
5Th Infantry Division
Champenoise
Trance
Dysinger
Mable Dysinger
Clare R-1
Michigan
Citizens Bank assets near three million
The Citizens State Bank of Clare reports assets near three million dollars after a year of growth in savings, commercial loans, and other resources. Over a million in United States securities and more than three thousand loans totaling over a million were extended to farmers and local patrons aiding war production and commerce.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Citizens State Bank of
Clare
United States
Theo Wallington
Federal Reserve and State Bank
Office of Price Administration
the Sentinel
Missing in action report for Pfc. Russell P. Mater in Germany
Mrs. Mary Mater of Grant township received a telegram from the War Department stating her son Pfc. Russell P. Mater has been missing in action in Germany since December 21. The aid ads suggest consulting the Hare Sentinel for quick results.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Mater
Grant Township
War Department
Pfc
Russell P. Mater
Germany
Murl Houghton New President of Business Group
Clare Chamber of Commerce annual meeting elected Murl Houghton as president and approved officers and directors. The event at Hotel Doherty featured a dinner, songs led by Austin Bates, a piano solo by Harold Collins, and remarks on finances, programs, and local tourism promotion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clare Chamber of Commerce
Doherty
Chet Richard
Austin Bates
America
Harold Collins
Chas. B. Hahn
Collins
Dell Bradley
Clare Bowling
March of Dimes
Red Cross War Fund
Theo Wallington
Chamber of Commerce
Central Michigan
East Michigan Tourist Association
Nixon of Lake George Dies at Sister's Home
Chas. C. Nixon aged 67 died January 10 1945 at the home of his sister Mrs. Fredrick Monroe in Flushing Michigan Funeral services were held at Thurston Funeral Home with Rev Harold Watson and burial at Forest Hill Cemetery Evart Surviving are his wife three daughters two grandchildren three sisters and three brothers born June 20 1877 at Chippewa Lake Mecosta County Michigan and longtime worker in Clare Flint and Lake George communities
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chas. C. Nixon
Lake George
Michigan
Fredrick Monroe
Flushing
Charles Nixon
Robert and
Jane Nixon
Chippewa Lake
Mecosta County
Ewart
Clare County
Flint
Flora Coyne
Thurston Funeral Home
Harold Watson
Clare Congregational Church
Forest Hill Cemetery
Evart
Adult Fellowship Class to Sponsor Meetings Here
The Adult Fellowship Class of the Methodist Church will hold a series of meetings starting Sunday evening January 21 in the church parks. A cooperative lunch will be served at seven o clock Rev Hahn will lead an expository study on the book of Galatians. Attendance goal is fifty to sixty members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Methodist Church
Hahn
A. HB. Mulder
Annual stockholders meeting notice for Warmers Independent Produce
Stockholders of Warmers Independent Produce Company will meet at Clare City Hall in the evening on January 24 at 8 30 for the annual meeting. Attendees should bring required documents and anticipate standard corporate agenda items.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Independent _Produce , Company
Clare City Hall
Prisoner of War Jarvis Kapplinger Sends Message Home
Col J Kapplinger prisoner of war in Japanese custody writes his mother in Farwell expressing health good and thanks for packages. He notes letters dated July 12 September 2 1943 and multiple other letters from Francis and friends. He sends regards and mentions dehydrated foods vitamins clothes and smokes received at Philippine Military Prison Camp.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. M. Kapplinger
Farwell
Messae
Cpl
Jarvis M. Kapplinger
U. S. Marine Corps
Philippine Military
Francis
Ministers ALSN Meet at Clare Church Monday
The Clare County Ministerial Association met in the Methodist Church parlors Monday for an hour of devotion led by Rev. Harold Watson. A cooperative noon dinner followed. Officers were re-elected: Watson as chairman, Redman as vice chairman, and Mrs. Garechow as secretary and treasurer. The next meeting is set for Monday March 5 at the Baptist Church with plans for Good Friday and World Day of Prayer services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clare County
Harold Watson
Earle Redman
William Garechow
Baptist Church
Mrs Neal Elden Arrives in Clare From England
Mrs Neal Elden lands at Halifax after crossing from London and arrives at Norris Elden home in Clare to join Master Sergeant and his parents. She recalls bombed London workplace and fourteen days in a shelter, noting Canada’s peace and her fond regard for Clare.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Neal Elden
Halifax
Nova Scotia
London
England
Norris Elden
Canada
Representatives of Local Organizations to Meet Council
The Executive Board of the Community Council will hold its regular meeting Thursday evening January 25 in the City Library at eight oclock. Special business on the agenda includes discussion of community recreation and representatives of organizations are invited to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Community Council
March of Dimes Campaign to Aid Polio Efforts
The 1945 Fund Raising Appeal of the National Foundation for Infantile Paralysis opened nationwide via Basil O Connell on a coast to coast broadcast. The campaign runs to January 31, the twelfth annual drive, aiming to aid polio relief after 1944 saw a severe outbreak. Local events include a March of Dimes ball in Clare and a bridge party last week that boosted funds, with county and town chairmen coordinating contributions across Clare, Temple, Harrison, Lake, Farwell, and Lake George.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Foundation For
Basil O'Collner
National Foundation
America
Clare
Clare County
Clare City Hall
Temple
Lake
Lake George
Farwell
Harrison
Wm. Kirkpatrick
Chas. Amble
Vic Finch
Anna Crawford
Geo. Scott
Lulu Sears
Fenton Ware
Mrs J Wiggins Passes Away At Gilmore Home
Mary Ann Smith born April 28 1902 in Surrey township Clare county Michigan died at her Gilmore township home January 8 1946 aged 42 9 20 married to James H Wiggins December 24 1924 lived eight years in Heat Detroit where three children were born Pvt Clifford T Wiggins in the Air Force in Fresno California Ethel of Mt Pleasant and Victor at home surviving relatives include her husband sister Mrs Salomen Hoover of Rosebush Thurston Funeral Home set for Friday 2:00 pm Rev W Browell Mt Pleasant officiating burial in Gilmore cemetery
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Ann Smith
Surrey Township
Clare County
Michigan
Gilmore
Township
James H. Wiggins
Clare
Detroit
Pvt
Clifford T. Wiggins
Air Force
Fresno
California
Hthel
Mt. Pleasant
Victor
Salomen Hoover
Rosebush
Thurston Funeral Home
Rev. W. Browell
Gilmore Cemetery
Those Men Were Skeered to Face Fairer Bowlers at Clare Alleys
A bowing match last Sunday at Clare Alleys matched Freeman Oil ers ladies against the Farmer Co op s men. Leo Russell and George Haring bowled as Homer Douglas Norris Elden and John Haring were absent. Homer Douglas received Wheaties from the Humiane Society for Old and Broken Down Bowlers and scored two high games, while Wheaties sponsorship is cited as a factor in A and P team success with eighteen straight wins.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Freeman Oilers
Farmer Co-ops
Clare Alleys
Leo Russell
George Haring
Homer Douglas
Norris Elden
John Haring
Homer
Humiane Society
Pvt. Gerald Cotterman Reported Missing in Action
Private Gerald Cotterman, brother of Mrs. Glenn Powell of Farwell, has been reported missing in Germany since December 18. His wife in Jackson received word January 10. He had been wounded before, was back in action, and had served about eighteen months with overseas time near a year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pvt
Gerald Cotterman
Glenn Powell
Farwell
Germany
Jackson
Farwell School
Mrs William Buckley Burned To Death In Home Accident
Mrs William Buckley died at 3:00 am January 9 from severe burns suffered when her clothing ignited near a stove the night before Her grandson Harold aided by her daughter and husband subdued the flames Funeral services were held January 11 at the Barryton Funeral Home with burial in Brinton cemetery The deceased Mamie Louise Mann born August 12 1873 in Troy Pa died January 9 1945 in Coldwater Township Isabella County at seventy one years four months and twenty seven days She joined the Methodist Church at age twelve Was a member of the W C T U Married William Buckley December 16 1901 in Lawrenceville Pa They moved to Michigan in 1902 lived on a farm in Clare County then returned to her parents home Later they settled in Michigan The husband died September 25 1944 Survived by son Calvin of Sparta daughter Sarah Hunt of Coldwater Township four grandchildren two foster grandchildren and many neighbors and friends
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Buckley
Burns
Harold
Barryton Funneral
Mary Barbour
Brinton
Mamie Louise Mann
Thomas and
Zilpha Mann
Troy
Coldwater Township
Isabella
Methodist Church
W.C.T.U
Pennsylvania
Lawerenceyville
Michigan
Clare County
Calvin
Sparta
Sarah Hunt
Farwell Soldier Oversees Rehabilitation Duties Abroad
Corporal Robert McFarland 19 of Farwell Michigan forms a key part of the convalescent care at a United States Army general hospital in England. He supervises toughening exercises and road marches and handles all requisitions and administrative work for the rehabilitation program. He enlisted May 1943 and trained at Camp Robinson Arkansas. He is the son of Mr and Mrs BR McFarland. He previously worked in the Personnel Department at Excello Aircraft Company Detroit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Army Inter General Hospital
England
Robert McFarland
Farwell
Michigan
Cpl. McFarland
Army
Camp Robinson
Arkansas
BR McFarland
Excello Aircraft Company
Detroit
Freedom to Day Bond Drive Urges Public Support
Community advocates rally for a Freedom to Day bond drive urging citizens to buy bonds. Organizers emphasize national unity and financial strength, targeting new investors and returning supporters with local events and reminders.
January 1945 Naturalization Term Opens at Harrison Court
Circuit court at the Harrison courthouse convenes Monday January 22, designated Naturalization day. The calendar includes petitions for naturalization, numerous criminal cases such as breaking and entering and reckless driving, civil actions like ejectment and replevin, divorces, and tax land sales actions, with a jury panel listed for petit jurors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Circuit Court
Harrison
Marie Repphun
Bob Stager
People
Paul Oakley
Rowland.Mussell
Victor Wills
Robert Haskell
Lynes Oakley
Basil Sersaav
Willian
Alexander Hoppe
Elect Officers Named for Clare and Hamilton Lutheran Churches
At St Johns Ev Lutheran Clare and St Johns Ev Lutheran Hamilton Township annual meetings on January 7 and 14 1945 officers were elected. Clare: Paul Nass president August Walter secretary Chris J Krell treasurer deacons Herman Walter Alfred Bay trustees Ervin Walter Rolland Krell Harold Schaeffer. Hamilton: Chas Panslow secretary William Fanslaw treas Gust Kliewoneit Edward Bomkrey deacons. Henry Yeager Albert Fisch Albert Stolke trustees. Carl Kliswensit janitor for 1945.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. John’s Ev
Thomas Schroeder
Carl Cotton
Paul Nags
Fred Schug
Hamilton Township
Chas
Panslow
Praysurer
William Fanslaw
Déatons Gust. Kliewoneit
Edward ‘Bomkéy
Henry Yeager
Albert Fisch
Albert Stolke
Carl Kliswensit
Also Mentioned on This Page
Bowling Association
Dunlops
Rolland Dysinger
Citizens Bank
Hare Sentinel
Murl Houghton
George Lehr
Col. J. Kapplinger
Prisoner of Japs
ALS
Pvt. G. Cotterman
WM. Buckley
Dessert and Brown Lumber Company
Millie Reeder
James A. McKay
Jacob Beck
John S. Burton
Laurence T. Lyon
Doris Longin
Nora J. Barnes
Kenneth Barnes
Seaboard Surety Company
Edmond L. Bearse
Peerless Casualty Co
Jay J. Swarthout
Walter Pettit
Howard Pick
Ruth Pick
Justice Court
James M. VanDeusen
Charlee Strange
Wayne T. Fair
Mildred V. Fair
Vernon J. Brown
Auditor General
State of
Hatlie M. Haddox
Clifford I. Haddox
Edith M. Prates
Henry Allen Prates
Petit
Ray Johnson
Frost Winn, Spurrier
Garfield
William Teale
Grant Howard Davis—Greenwood
Ernnest Fisch—Hamilton
Grover Reynolds
Hatton
Fred Schneider
Hayes Viva, Luce—Lincoln
George Hart—Redding
Mack Leeth
Sheridan
Geo. Lewis—Summerfield
Iva, Godwin—Surrey
John Kotze
Winterfield
Clifford Richmond
Frank Murdoch
Josie Koch—Clare
Clyde Pifer--Harrison
Buell Smith—Harrison
Clare and Hamilton
Clare Lutheran Ladies Aid Society
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