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Newspaper
Clare Sentinel
Location
Clare, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Jan 31, 1941
Page
2
The Clare Chamber of Commerce hosted a Saginaw mayor at a meeting with warm greetings from the Saginaw Board of Commerce and the City of Saginaw. Tim Cotter thanked attendees, Stuart praised cooperation, and Jack Hall led the group in singing God Bless America.
Clare Kiwanis heard investment banker C Tobey discuss securities law, noting buyers must have full disclosure to make informed purchases. Ted Bowler thanked Tobey and committee members Ace Parker Don Holbrook Mark Bicknell for arranging the talk before adjourning.
The Michigan Tuberculosis Association will hold an X-ray clinic in the County Nurse Miss Martha Knecht’s office in Clare City Hall on Wednesday February 5 from 9:00 to 12:00. Call Miss Knecht or your family doctor to make an appointment as public cooperation is urged in the fight against tuberculosis.
William S. Hibbard district supervisor of the Intangible Tax Division of the State Tax Commission will be at Citizens State Bank in Clare Wednesday February 5 from 10 00 a m to 3 00 p m to advise on exemptions and returns required by the new State Intangible Tax Law. He will provide forms and assist with information whether or not a return is needed.
Local notice invites fishermen to purchase wigglers at two dozen for 25 cents this year. Contact Pringle Hi Speed Ver non Hill by phone 118.
In Britain a German bomber is believed destroyed after a coordinated anti aircraft action. The routine unfolds with quick alerts, searchlights, predictors, and rapid firing as batteries engage the enemy and report a Heinkel 411 down in flames about twelve miles from the focal position.
Growers should not discard hard seeds as duds. Hard seeds remain viable and extend germination, helping seed cover when conditions favor. Scarification harms storage quality for alfalfa, while red clover scarification helps reduce hard seeds for early sowing and may require higher seeding rates. Volunteer sweet clover can reduce seed quality for following crops.
Walter Brooks bid on 10 acres near Roff Oklahoma from a tax resale list and bought Roff city park by mistake. After discovery, Brooks will receive his money back and Roff will retain the park.
New Delhi report says Sobhagmal, tasked to keep rain away from Tajjan near New Delhi, climbed a hill and shouted at the storm wielding his sword. He was drenched and died of exposure. His son now inherits the rain control duty.
Wilhelm Tofte of Copenhagen Denmark writes his son that a 2200 dollar annual pension leaves 1800 dollars taxed as income. The elderly retiree earned the pension by contributing four percent of salary for over five decades.
A cooperative employment agency opened at the University of Colorado in Boulder as eight students pool talents. With school administration support they created files of prospective employers and a separate list of job-seeking students to match vacancies.
A Minnesota experiment station booklet explains estimating livestock weight without a scale. Measure heart girth and body length for cattle and horses, then use formulas to compute weight. adjust by 50 pounds for horses and use 400 as the divisor for hogs.
Balance due contract offers monthly payments for a walnut spinet piano in perfect condition. Reclaim Agent Ri Fu Rotecray 900 Marsac St Bay City Mich 0 0 4782.
A traveler arriving in the country is asked if she has anything to declare. The customs official notices a fur tail hanging under her coat and bluntly asks if it is hers, prompting a humorous moment in a stray anecdote.
The Clare County Republican Committee calls a convention at Clare City Hall on February 18 1941 at 10 in the morning to elect six delegates to the state convention in Grand Rapids February 28 1941 and to transact other business. All delegates from the September 1940 primary remain as delegates as required by law.
Notice announces the 1941 Spring Convention of the Clare County Democratic Party at Community Hall Clare on Feb 8 at 2 30 PM to elect delegates to the Democratic State Convention in Grand Rapids on Feb 19 and 20 1941 and to handle any business before the convention. Names John H Doherty chairman Marie B Bailey secretary Tim Graves treasurer.
Treasurer Jessie Gibbs announces tax collection for the city of Clare at Citizens State Bank every Wednesday afternoon until further notice.
For nearly the Civil War era, the South kept a small Saltville, Virginia garrison to guard its principal salt works and reserves against Union threats and disruption.
Community notices list recurring gatherings including Clare Lodge No 333 IC CF Mondays 8 30 pm Clare Common Council first and third Mondays monthly and many Townsend clubs meeting on various Fridays Tuesdays and Thursdays with special events such as a February 6 P T A meeting at Vernon school and a Townsend birthday card party at Louis Town Hall plus a February 11 dance by the Parents Band Club for band equipment.
The Girl Scouts of Troop No. 2 sponsor a bake goods sale on Saturday February 1 at Young and Feighner's Meat Market from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM. Proceeds support troop activities.
Michigan employers call for workers in industries tied to national defense. Register now at the nearest Michigan State Employment Service Office or City Hall in Alina to secure positions and training opportunities.
F P Alexander the piano tuner will be working in Clare again soon if interested contact Miss Frances at Gerdon phoné for arrangements.
Clara Rebekah Lodge meets every Tuesday at 8:00 p.m. Zenobia Chapter No 129 C E S holds a School of Instruction Friday evening February 7 at 7:30.
Electors in Clare Michigan are informed a general primary will be held Monday February 17 1941 at City Hall West 5th Street. Polls open 7 am to 6 pm. Dated January 16 1941. Alex McKinnon City Clerk 1712.
Sealed bids for Keeper and Matron at the County Home are invited. Bids must be received by the Secretary by February 17, 1941, for a one year period starting April 1, 1941. Inquiries to Board of Social Welfare or Secretary at Court House Harrison Michigan. Fred W. Schaaf Secretary 1712
In compliance with Act 351 Part IV Chapter III Section 1 of Public Acts of 1925 a general primary election will be held in Freeman township at the regular voting precinct of 1941 for nominating candidates for the office of Circuit Judge. Polls open 7:00 a.m. and close 6:00 p.m. John A Burns Township Clerk.
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