Bus Comer faces felony charge in Clare Circuit Court
Roland "Bus" Comer recently released from State Prison of Southern Michigan arrived at Uncle Tom's Cafe in Clare and allegedly threatened staff, shattered a backbar mirror, and damaged a car while resisting arrest. He was arraigned for malicious destruction of property and bound over to circuit court with a $5,000 bond. Other local cases include Oscar Lowery pleading guilty to murdering his mother, Frank Krehmar sentenced for arson, and Lawrence Kratz returned to jail after probation.
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Roland
Bus” Comer
Southern
Michigan
Jackson
Clare
Uncle Tom's Cafe
Comer
Thomas
John Rodabaugh
Harold Loomis
Harley Holt
Loomis
Seaver Amble
Harrison
Jennings Archambault
Joseph K. Naumes
Donald E. Holbrook
Oscar Lowery
State Hospital Commission
Ray Hart
Lowery
Frank Krehmar
Lake George
Hart
Lawrence Kratz
Farmers Produce
Rosebush
Lydia Harrington Buried in Clare Following Pontiac Funeral
Lydia Harrington was brought to Clare for burial after funeral services in Pontiac. Dr. John H. Hall officiated at Cherry Grove Cemetery where she rests beside her husband Frank Harrington and a deceased daughter Grace Starr. Survived by son Fred, daughter Cassie Jorgensen, three grandchildren, and two great grandchildren all of Pontiac.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lydia Harrington
Clare
Pontiac
John H. Hall
Cherry ‘Grove
Julia Derby
Charles William
Robert Whitlock
Harrington
Fred
Cassie Jorgensen
Sealed bids sought for Dover schoolhouse carpentry work
Sealed bids for labor to apply ceiling board paneling wainscot and plywood over old wainscoting in the Dover schoolhouse must be filed by 3:00 p m Thursday July 28 1942. Right reserved to reject any and all bids Dated July 17 1942 Henry Magnus Director
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Dover
Henry Magnus
Red Cross Activities Reported for Vernon Township
The three months contest between groups east and west of US 27 ended with Group 1 logging 96414 hours and Group 2 666 hours. They finished 40 rompers, 12 pajamas, 23 robes, 17 sweaters and 2 baby blankets. $68.36 was raised. The July 5 meeting approved honoring Vernon township soldiers with a wall honor roll and gifts, and to report service members’ names and addresses to Clare Sentinel for mailing gifts. No weekly meetings until First Aid training resumes. watch the Sentinel for date.
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Us-27
Vernon Red Cross
Vernon Township
Vernon Town Hall
Clare Sentinel
County Misses Mid Month Bond Quota in Clare County
The Clare County War Savings Committee reports 11 449 50 in fifteen days of July, only forty percent of the 29 700 quota. City of Clare, Harrison, Farwell, and rural areas show mixed results while Michigan aims to keep the state as the leader in Defense Bonds purchases. Officials urge residents with income to devote at least ten percent to War Savings Bonds this month.
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Clare County War Savings Committee
Clare County
War Savings
Michigan
Clare
Harrrison
Farwell
Rural
City of Clare
Harrison
Frank N. Isbey
County Republicans Meet at Barnes Café in Clare
Clare County Republican Committee met at Barnes Café last Thursday evening July 9 1942 with about forty attendees. Donald E Holbrook chaired the meeting and outlined plans to mobilize Republican voters for Michigan in the coming year with Ben Carpenter John W Dunlop Theo G Bowler and other guests present. Citizens State Bank Clare promotes war bonds and urges support for victory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clare County
Republican Committee
Donald E. Holbrook
Michigan
Ben Carpenter
John W. Dunlop
Theo G. Bowler
Sun O31 Company
Air Wardens and Auxiliary Police Prepare for Alert
Local air raid wardens with the fire department tested signals for air raids choosing three short blasts and an interval then repeating with the fire siren and fire bell across the city while church bells join. A secure control center, watch posts, and scout volunteers bolster readiness. About thirty citizens formed auxiliary police with four district captains. City-wide alert planned soon to ensure rapid post duty reporting amid concerns after Pearl Harbor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boy Scouts
John Rodabaugh
Ed. Mussell
Harold Loomis
Herbert “.VanHo
Greater sale state produce helps farmer
Cash returns to Michigan growers and shippers rose 49 percent to 3 200 435 last year on fresh fruits and vegetables sold through the Atlantic Commission Company. The report notes a 12 percent rise in tonnage purchases and details the 1941 gains versus 1940.
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Michigan
Atlantic Commission Company
Great Atlantic & Pacific Tea Company
John A. Hartford
Mrs Sarah Echlin Dies at 92 in Evart Home
Mrs. Sarah Echlin aged ninety two died at her Evart home at 2:00 PM Monday after years of good health waning with age. She was mother of Mrs Floyd Seeley of Mt Pleasant formerly of Clare. Funeral services were held at Koeppe Funeral Home Evart with interment in Hydri Cemetery.
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Sarah Echlin
Evart
Hydri
Bicknell Barn Destroyed by Fire at Cornwell Ranch
The 21 by 22 foot barn belonging to Nate Bicknell at the Cornwell ranch burned at 1 30 Saturday afternoon. Mrs James DeFoy saw smoke, the blaze burst forth as Bicknell approached. Loss to building and hay contents estimated at 2500, covered by insurance. cause undetermined.
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Nate Bicknell
Cornwell Ranch
James. DeFoy
Army Remount Service Stallion Placed for Breeding in Clare
The U S Army Remount Service has placed Sir Grey Spot a top stallion at Fowler Orchard Clare Michigan to serve mares in central and northern areas. One of three in Michigan the $5000 stallion attracts many visitors as breeders consider his pedigree size stamina and beauty for high quality foals. Arrangements for breeding can be made through R H Strange M D Fowler Orchard Clare Michigan.
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United States Army Remount Service
Michigan
Ann Arbor
Metamora
Clare
Sir Grey Spot
Fowler Orchard
Remount Service
Quartermaster Corps
U. S. Army
R. H. Strange
M.D
Clare Library Association to Elect Officers at July 20 Meeting
The Clare Library Association holds its annual meeting at 8:00 p.m. Monday July 20 at the library to elect officers for the next year and discuss other business. Members of the Clare Study Club and Clare Good Literature Club are urged to attend. Nominees include President Mrs J Green Vice President Mrs Erwin Schlegel Secretary Mrs K Hammerberg Treasurer Mrs C B Neff.
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The
Clare Library Association
Clare Study Club
Clare Good Literature Club
Library Association
J. Green
Erwin Schlegel
Conservation of Rubber Discussed at Vernon Town Hall
A Vernon town hall meeting on Thursday at 8 30 p m will cover the rubber situation and its impact on farmers. Bernard Hubbard of the Alma P G A will present pictures and lead discussion to gauge farmers feelings and foster attendance.
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Vernon Town Hall
Conservation of Transportation
Bernard Hubbard
The
Alma P.G.A
Mulder and White Re-elected as Clare School Trustees
Annual Clare School district meeting held in the auditorium Monday elected Dr A. Mulder and George J. White to consecutive terms as trustees. Secretary White reported a sound fiscal year with a strong debt fund balance. The board praised school facilities, noted anticipated state aid cuts during the war, and adjusted the mill levy to seven operating and six debt, with officers to be elected at the first January meeting.
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Clare
A. &. Mulder
George J. White
White
State to Assist County Fairs With Premiums This Year
State Commissioner of Agriculture Leo V. Card confirms $35,000 in state fair premiums will be distributed to the state 4-H roundup and 17 county fairs. Despite wartime travel limits, fairs proceed for educational value and to avoid transportation strain. County officials will certify awards for Michigan exhibits, with $120,000 additional support from the state department of agriculture for county exhibits.
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Washington
Detroit
Commissioner Card
Michigan
State Department of Agriculture
Dedication Service at Brown Corners U B Church
Sunday evening July 19 at 8 15 features a musical sermon from Luke 19 10 seeking and saving the lost. An offering follows and a special presentation to the church and dedication will be held inviting public attendance.
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Brown Corners U. B
Tech Sergeant James Paxton Tops Young Rank Milestone
In a letter from his son, James Paxton, 22, the Russell Paxtons report he earned a new stripe to Technical Sergeant on June 18, becoming the youngest to reach that rank in the U S Army. He trained at Selfridge Scott Chanute Dale Mabry and Tallahassee, rising from film projection to master mechanic leadership.
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Chanute Field
Illinois
Selfridge Field
Baton Rouge
Dale Mabry Field
Tallahassee
Florida
James
Tech
Sergeant Paxton
D. C. Somerville Dies at Lake After Ill Health
Curtis Somerville, longtime Midland businessman and former Midland County official, died Saturday at his Lake home after months of illness. He served as Clare County Road Commissioner for years. Funeral held Tuesday at 2:00 pm with Rev. Albert Dawe officiating. burial in Midland Cemetery. His life story will be published next week.
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Curtis Somerville
Lake
Somerville
Midland
Midland County
Clare County
Albert Dawe
Clare Congregational Church
Roxburgh Succumbs After Brief Illness In Grand Rapids
James G Roxburgh Evart business man dies at Blodgett Hospital Grand Rapids Sunday aged sixty five He married Ethel Hiden Roxburgh and later Rose Laurman He survived by wife a son Elden of Park Ridge Illinois a daughter Rose Mary Evart a sister Reed City and many relatives Corey Funeral Home Evart will conduct services with interment in Evart cemetery
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James G. Roxburgh
Evart
Blodgett
Grand Rapids
Roxburgh
Ethel Hiden
Norris Hiden
Clare
Davy & Co
Davy
Heart
Ethel Hilden Roxburgh
Rose Laurman
Elden
Park Ridge
Illinois
Rose Mary
Reed City
War Prices To Be Discussed At Ration Office
Anslem Mitchell Harrison farmer L P Kalahar District Manager Merchandise Price Specialist to be in Clare County War Price and Rationing Board office on July 22 1942 from 9 30 am to 5 00 pm to discuss post of ceiling prices cost of living lists basic price lists and other rulings with county merchants Sugar canning limits lifted by the Office of Price Administration but boards must see evidence of canning work.
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Clare County War Price and Rationing Board
George EB. Shayler
Clare
Thomas Cook
Sears
Clare Counity
Hugh H. Grey
Treston Bonham
Clare County Road Commission
Harrison
Henry Heintz
M. C. Hilton
Earl F. Thompson
Gladwin
Clare County
Horace Fancon
Bruce Williams
Harold Hanchett
Office of Price Administration
Automobile Owners May Purchase 1942 Plates Half Price
Michigan readers are told they may buy 1942 license plates at half price to March 1, 1948. Motorists with half year plates can upgrade via a metal strip at Damoth Insurance in Clare or the County Treasurer in Harrison, avoiding new numbers. The plan aims to save over $60,000 in manufacturing costs and reduce re registration for more than 500,000 motorists.
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Harry F. Kelly
Damoth Insurance Agency
Clare
Harrison
Michigan
Pearl Harbor
Kelly
Shower for Mr and Mrs James Thomipson at Grant town hall
Friends and relatives of Mr and Mrs James Thomipson near Miss Dorothy Allen are invited to a shower at Grant town hall on Saturday night July 18 in honor of the newlyweds. A pot luck lunch will be served.
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James Thomipson
Dorothy Allen
Grant Town Hall
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Frank Erchmar
Cherry Grove Cemetery
Red Cross
Vernon Township Unit
Barnes Cafe
Citizens State Bank
Greater Sale
N. Bicknell
ARMY
Library Ass’n Annual Meeting
DR. Mulder
Geo. White
D. C
Davy Dept
Corey
Hvart
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