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Newspaper
Clare Sentinel
Location
Clare, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Jul 07, 1944
Page
3
A wartime column presents two servicemen letters dated 1944 from Clyde Moline in France describing weariness, parachute jumps, and air bombardment, and Eugene Schmid writing from an unspecified location about sparse news, farm life at home, and encouragement to buy war bonds.
Vernon City residents host and visit relatives across Pontiac Detroit Milan and Mt. Pleasant as kinfolk and friends stop by for weekends and dinners. Cousins and neighbors from Lansing Owosso Saginaw and Mount Pleasant travel to share time with Brasingtons Harmon White Cour and other families.
The report notes that Chicago opens a new line while Moscow adds a modern system. Buenos Aires boasts the only full fledged underground south of the equator outside the United States. Naples claims Italy’s sole subway, while Rome began prewar construction but left it unfinished.
A compiled list shows Farwell Townsend Club meetings on alternate Tuesdays, various lodges meeting weekly or monthly, including Clara Rebekah No 167 Farwell Rebekah No 208 Clare Lodge No 334 1CCF and Mt Vernon Grange. Public notices include city rubbish collection on first and third Mondays and club gatherings on specified weekdays with times and venues.
Ration details list blue stamps AS through Z-8 and Ad in Book 4 worth 10 points each with monthly validity. red stamps A8 through ZS in Book for 10 points indefinitely. sugar stamps 30 31 32 in Book 4 for 5 pounds indefinitely, with canning sugar 40 for 5 pounds through Feb 28 1945 and 20 pounds per person via extra application. airplane stamps No 1 and 2 in Book 3 for 1 pairs each until further notice. Guidance covers application processes and vehicle inspections.
A note urges not to hoard and sell mineral stock next week, signaling concerns about price spikes and market manipulation. Officials warn traders to maintain fair practice and cooperate with steady supply.
Fuel oil coupons 4 valid through Sept 30 with 10 gallon unit value and reserve coupons good all heating year. Return next season app promptly. Price complaints to local War Price and Rationing Board price clerk at Harrison 2751. Radio programs Sundays and Mondays on WECM WSAM WFDF with set times. Tin can salvage in Clare on the third Thursday monthly. Clare Softball League schedule listings through Aug 1 with teams and venues.
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