Navy extends enlistment window for Class 1-A men in Lansing
Navy Recruiting Station in Lansing announces that men in Class 1-A may enlist in the Navy up to induction into the Army. Chief Shripka says many registrants misunderstand this. Information available at Room 227 New Federal Building Lansing Michigan. No obligation to enlist. Qualified men may earn up to 126 monthly as petty officers plus dependent allowances.
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U. S. Navy
Navy
Lansing
Harold F. Shripka
Haven
Shripka
Selective Service ‘Board
Federal
Michigan
Will
Beco
Clare Soft Ball Standings and Weekly Results
Standings show THAM and Clare Hardware tied at 4 1 with 800 percentages. Recent results include Gulf 8 Clare Hardware 3 in ten innings on June 29 to July 1 and Clare Hardware 11 North Bradley 9 on July 2. Next week schedule lists Harrison Lake and Clare All Stars exhibition events. Glen McKeever reports.
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Clare
THAM
Herrick
Clare Hardware
Gulf
Farmers Co-Ops
Harrison
BUR. A
North Bradley
Lake
Methodist
Gladwin
Methdist
Midland
Clare All Stars
Glen McKeever
Annual Clare School District Meeting for Trustees
The Clare School district will hold its annual meeting at the school building Monday July 13 at 8:00 pm to elect two trustees and address other business. George J White, Secretary.
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Clare
George J. White
Garfield Township Unit School Annual Election Notice
Garfield Township Unit School holds its annual election at the school house on Monday July 13 starting at 10 00 am for officers and other business. Arthur A. Smith secretary.
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Garfield Township Unit
Card of Thanks for Mildred Ackerman Krell and Ackerman families
The Ackerman and Krell families express gratitude for the kindness shown during the sorrow following Mildred’s death. They thank Rev. H. Leyrer for comforting words, the singers, pallbearers, and those who provided cars. Bernard C. Ackerman and families, Mr. and Mrs. Chris J. Krell and family, Mr. and Mrs. Jake Ackerman and family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mildred
H. Leyrer
Bernard C. Ackerman
Chris J. Krell
Jake Ackerman
Senator Ben Carpenter Announces Re-election Bid
Harrison senator Ben Carpenter, representing the 28th Senatorial District, declared his candidacy for another term this week. The political advertisement notes his current role and intent to seek re-election.
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Ben Carpenter
Harrison
Local Men Enlist in U S Service From Clare Area
Local youths from Clare join the armed forces. Pvt Arlo Oden of this city enlists in the U S Field Artillery and is stationed at Fort Custer. Edward Benic reports safe arrival in Australia. Norman Blystone joins the U S Coast Guard and heads to New York. Clare men Wallace Crigier and Thomas Dwyer report for Navy recruit training at Great Lakes.
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Pvt
Arlo Oden
Arlon Oden
Leo Oden
United States Field Artillery
Fort Custer
Norman Blystone
Norman
United States Coast Guard
New York
Norman W. Blystone
21St Co
U. S. Coast Guard
Manhattan Beach
Brooklyn
Navy
U.S. Naval Training Station
Great Lakes
Illinois
Clare
Wallace Crigier
Ida M. Crigier
Thomas Dwyer
Harl Dwyer
Escape Serious Injury After Area Car Crash
An area crash left Francis with a head wound requiring stitches and a cut lip while James Chapman sustained a scratched forehead. Cars suffered over 300 dollars in damage with insurance covering the cost. A second Minor Accident in Grant township involved Frederick Cole driving into a parked car of Benjamin Grinnell on US-10, causing about 206 dollars in damage with no injuries. State Police from Mt. Pleasant investigated.
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Francis
James Chapman
Frederick Cole
Weidman
Benjamin Grinnell
Grant Township
Mt. Pleasant Post
Leaton School Reunion H G Gover Secretary invites
The Leaton School reunion is set for Sunday July 12 at the school grounds with a picnic dinner at noon. All former and current students are invited to attend. Mt Pleasant Michigan.
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Leaton
H. G. Gover
Mt. Pleasant
Michigan
Sheriff Candidacy Declared in Clare County Primaries
An announcement signals the renomination bid of Seaver M. Amble for Sheriff of Clare County at the September primaries.
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Clare County
Grateful thanks for funeral tributes after loss
The family of Elijah Lowery expresses deep gratitude to neighbors and friends for many acts of kindness and the beautiful floral tributes following the death of their wife and mother.
Radio Schedule and Religious Doctrine Note
Sunday programs include CKLW 800 K C at 8 30 pm WIND 560 KG at 7 pm Music by the Kings Heralds Male Quartet The text discusses the divine right of kings as the belief that the throne is God given and unlimited despite public insight.
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CKLW
K.C
WIND
King’s Herald
Appreciation note from Allon extends thanks for support
A brief message expresses deep gratitude to many friends who sent flowers cards letters and other expressions of sympathy during a recent illness.
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Allon
Needed in Southern Michigan Counties After Storm
Carpenters and handy men are in demand in Ingham and Livingston counties after a May 29 storm flattened about 100 barns in Ingham and damaged 200 more. Advisors say carpenters, boss carpenters, and helpers will find steady work all summer and fall, with some housing provided on job. Contact county agents in Mason or Howell for details.
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Ingham
Livingston
Livingston County
County Agricultural Agents
Mason
Howell
Two Pound Sugar Ration Bonus Announced For Workers
A Sugar Rationing Board bulletin lists numerous Clare county residents and area workers receiving a two pound sugar bonus tied to tire and vehicle needs. Names include Gerrit Hamstra farmer bee keeper inspector and Thomas Cook Sears along with many Clare residents and Dow Chemical Co. employee John T. Monehen. The notice also notes chiropractors added to the preferred list to receive tires and tubes for their cars.
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Shiney
McCallister
Temple
Tig
Bugene
Orvis
Clare
Farmer
Gerrit Hamstra
Beekeeper
Bee
Thomas Cook
Sears
Clare County
Michigan
John
Sersaw
Harrigan
Woodland Dairy
W. C. Cornwell Ranch Co
Mike Robles
John T. Monehen
Dow Chemical Co
Fred J. Krell
George I. Campbell
Ganger
Moline & Saiter Bros
G. C. Born
National Chiropractic Association
Brook trout planted in Clare Mill Pond by conservation dept
The Michigan Department of Conservation added 500 legal size brook trout to Clare mill pond last week. Past plantings of brown rainbow and brook trout along with bluegills bass and perch have benefited local anglers, with fishermen already catching trout since the season opened. The Clare Rod and Gun Club aided in restoring fish to the pond.
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Michigan Department of Conservation
Clare Mill Pond
Recail Pond
Clare
New Michigan State Highway Maps Released for War Dept Approval
The Sentinel reports the Michigan State Highway Department has released new summer edition maps with War Department approval. Free copies available while supplies last at The Sentinel office or the State Highway Garage on west US-10.
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WAR Dept
Michigan
State Highway Department
Sentinel Office
War Department
State Highway
Us-10
Doctor Nellie Arnold Office Closed for Convention
Dr. Nellie Arnold will close her office from July 14 to 17 to attend the State Chiropractor Convention. This notice informs patients of the temporary closure and the dates involved.
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Nellie Arnold
Appreciation for neighbor aid from George Pitts family
A note of thanks to friends and neighbors for acts of kindness during hay work including plowing hauling and donations. Signed by George Ruth and Wayne Pitts.
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George
Ruth
Walyne Pitts
Use of Protective Foods Will Aid Good Health
A Ohio State University home demonstration agent urges rural homemakers to improve family health through better nutrition using protective foods like milk eggs fruits and vegetables. She cites low US diet quality with only a quarter good diets and 40 percent of men unfit from nutrition related ailments. Emphasizing regular meals rest and practical portions she outlines daily and weekly targets such as four cups of milk for children three for adults one daily egg per person seven to eight meat servings weekly and daily cereal bread and desserts to support a stronger, healthier family.
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Ohio State University
United States
America
Weil
Farm Co operatives Show Progress in Marketing
The U S Department of Agriculture notes progress by farm co operatives in marketing. George H Thomson of the Farm Credit administration cites leadership in fields with innovations such as an olive cooperative’s machine that pits ripe olives at 750 to 1000 per minute, aiding a commercial pack.
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U. S. Department of Agriculture
George H. Thomson
Farm Credit Administration
Exercise for Cows as a Winter Health tonic
The article urges daily outdoor exercise for cows during winter to prevent lameness and improve thrift. It notes moderate activity boosts butterfat yield and sunshine supplies vitamin D. time outdoors depends on weather, and a sunny sheltered exercise pad is advised alongside barn cleaning and re-bedding while cows are out.
Disease and War Reach Island Cattle Infections
Germany's invasion of the Channel Islands, home to Jersey and Guernsey cattle, has infected them with foot and mouth disease per Dr John Mohler of the Bureau of Animal Industry. Islands occupied in 1940. Russia's 1940 invasion of Finland spread the disease there. Emphasizes strict quarantines to protect U S livestock from foreign disease.
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Germany
Channel Islands
Jersey
Guernsey
John Mohler
Federal Bureau of Animal Industry
Russia
Finland
Christmas Golf Coat Letter and Strong Man Joke
A Christmas note from a sister sends a golf coat with buttons cut to save postage and hints at the buttons in the coat pocket. A man boasts of strength, a listener recalls a factory knocked down by a hammer, and another quips about a Samson auctioneer.
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Samson
Idiosyncrasy Password Sparks Barracks Stir
A wartime exchange shows Bill trying to slip from the barracks to visit his girlfriend. He asks for the password for the night but is told he must stay in as the sentry notes the password Idiosyncrasy.
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Bill
Be Locked Based on a Potatoes K P Exchange
A colored soldier and a fellow worker discuss a sergeant’s instruction about peeling potatoes. The soldier muses that the sergeant may be telling them to keep peeling as a sign of endurance. The dialogue captures a wartime kitchen moment and humor under strain.
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K.P
Tear Em Up Farce Between Buyer and Bridegroom
A humorous exchange centers on a man paying a dollar in response to an ad promising half savings on gas bills. The seller gives a printed slip for a scrapbook, while the groom-to-be explains his wedding is tomorrow. The old man laughs at the situation and wishes him happiness.
Payoff Punchline About Rent and Car Costs
A brief exchange frames a worker asking for a raise due to rising rent and a sinking car. The joke hinges on a practical, unsentimental view of expenses prompting a salary request.
Fish and meat jokes in a life strength swap
A humorous exchange contrasts eating meat with strength and eating fish with poor swimming ability. The dialogue playfully underlines how diet does not guarantee physical skills.
Witty Exchanges From a Playful Dialogues Page
A string of quips and skits delivers light humor on editors, singing voices, court terms, tea preferences, and late club visits. The exchanges mix wordplay and sounds like playful stage banter.
Knag Custodian Quote Sparks Witty Exchange
A brief cartoon-like dialogue features Mrs. Knag and Mr. Knag discussing vacation and a proxy, with the devil joking about not taking time off and managing duties in his absence. The exchange reads as a light humor vignette from a historical page.
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Mrs. Knag
Mr. Knag
Schemerg Mollie-Pa Recalls Garden Plot Warning
A playful warning about a garden plot from Schemerg Mollie-Pa notes bugs and worms plan to eat crops as a caution to protect young plants.
Bank Statement Notes Capital and Liabilities Details
The document lists assets and liabilities including loans and discounts several categories, demand and time deposits, and government obligations. It notes capital structure with first preferred stock par value $30,000 and common stock par value $70,000, and names bank officers or signatories such as J Stuart Bicknell and A. Bicknell among others.
Housewife urged to save kitchen fats for war effort
The notice asks housewives to save all types of kitchen fats from roast meats and frying, return them early in the week, and avoid storing fats in glass or paper containers. It stresses fats are vital for munitions and urges full public cooperation to prevent waste.
Isabella Pomona Grange Meeting at Mt. Vernon Hall
Isabella County Pomona Grange will meet at the Mt. Vernon Grange hall on Wednesday evening July 15. A pot luck supper will be served. Nina Forbes is the secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Isabella County Pomona Grange
Mt. Vernon Grange Hall
Nina Forbes
Not Voluntarily Showing Agée Remarks Amid Remarks
A fragmentary exchange hints at a discussion on aging and appearance. The lines suggest social commentary without clear context or identifiable individuals.
Community Club Meeting Schedule Highlights Local Groups
A note lists upcoming gatherings including the Farwell Townsend Club every other Thursday and Clare Townsend Club No 2 with Grant Community Club on the first Thursday. Town groups meet on set Mondays and Fridays with times in the evening and early notices of lodge and legion meetings.
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Farwell Townsend Club
Clare Townsend Club No
Grant Community Club
Grant Townsend Club No. 1
Grant Township Local No. 143
Farmers Union
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Arthur A. Smith
U. S
Edward Benic
Steve Benic
Edward
Australia
APO
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San Francisco
California
Elijah’ Lowery and Family
Ata
Sugar Rationing Board
Conservation Department
Mabel G. Fernald
Elwood
Daddy
My Bay
Citizens State Bank OF
Clare of Clare
Federal Reserve Bank of
Federal Reserve Act
Banking Department
Federal Reserve Bank
James
Bicknell
J. Stuart Bicknell
A. BE. Mulder
Wm. H
State OF Michigan
County of
Chester A. Richard
Susue
Sanxieoue
Isabella Pomona Grange
Elm Grove
Townsend Club
Clare Masonic Lodge
American Legion Auxiliary
Legion Rooms
Clare Lodge
C. F
Mt. Vernon Grange
John EK. Sparkel
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Clare Common Council
Loomis Townsend Club
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