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Newspaper
Clare Sentinel
Location
Clare, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Jul 17, 1942
Page
4
A wartime notice urges the public to support farmers during July 16 25 by buying broilers and fryers and other meats to aid egg and milk production for the armed forces. It highlights large egg needs for soldiers, encourages meals of fried chicken, and asks residents to cooperate with farmers and war goals.
The Michigan Council of Defense cooperates with the U S Employment service and USDA War Boards to recruit fruit pickers for the bumper Michigan harvest. Sour cherries are being harvested and other fruits will soon be ripe. With an abundant yield expected, there are warnings of a labor shortage for the rest of the season. A large portion of Michigan fruit has already been contracted by the armed forces.
The Grand Rapids weekly release notes Ford's Willow Run plant speed toward producing bombers at one per hour. It stresses recruiting Aviation Cadets 18 to 26 with no college degree needed, detailing crew requirements and the recruiting district at the Armory Building on Michigan and Ionia.
Historical note reports the United States operates roughly 20,000 moving picture theaters. The figure reflects a vast cinema network in the era, indicating expanding public entertainment access and industry growth across cities and towns.
State Representative John W. Dunlop declares his bid for a second term in the Osceola Clare District at the September Primary Election. He argues he deserves reelection.
Sgt James Sparta was promoted to Sergeant on July 3 his 21st birthday. Pvt Paul J Manee recently enlisted and was called to Fort Custer last week. Pvt Joseph Shaw, stationed at Camp Forrest Tennessee, visited home with his brother and the Tilden Shaws of Brown Corners on Saturday July 11th.
Mr and Mrs George Bryant received a telephone call from their son Donald reporting his safe arrival at Camp Sibert Alabama after transfer from Edgewood Arsenal Maryland His new address is C W S Band Camp Sibert Gadsden Alabama.
Leo Oden reports his son Arlo has reached Fort Bragg North Carolina after several days on a train. Aylo conveyed the word Thursday morning noting the temperature was hot but relief at last. Pvt. Oden’s address is U S Army Btiy D 14th Bn FARC Fort Bragg NC.
A letter to Mr and Mrs Ira Eichhorn from their son John a parachutist in the 152nd Parachute Corps U S Army reports he is stationed in England and has hand and foot injuries that developed into abscesses and he is confined to a hospital there.
Staff Sergeant Upton Tupper writes to his parents from England dated June 24 1942 describing a pleasant trip and good health. He promises to share details on returning home and notes sending a letter to Eleanore. The letter provides his APO address in New York for contact.
Clare native P C Donald B Pelch rises to Technician Fifth Grade equivalent to Corporal in the U S Army. Announcement by First Lieutenant John J Beans QMC notes his diligent service and current administrative duties at Key Field Mississippi after transfers from Selfridge Field Michigan. He is son of Bruce and Mrs Pelch of Flint Michigan and is a Surrey High School and Clare Freshman College graduate.
Alfred Upthegrove brought a Vernon District No. 2 Brick School souvenir to the Sentinel. The memento from Mary HB. Gorr honors 64 pupils listed on the original roll from nearly 55 years ago. Many still live locally, some changed names or moved away, with memories shared by relatives.
Mrs. Bessie Henderson, owner of thirty three cacti, brought a blooming specimen to the Sentinel office on Tuesday. The flower is over five inches across with pure white petals and pale green accents in the throat and at the pistil ends.
The Clare Softball League standings after Tuesday July 14 show Clare Hardware leading with 4 wins 2 losses and an .800 percentage. Farmers Co-Ops and Gulf battle in the middle of the table as Lake and Harrison trail, with upcoming games listed for July 21 22 and 23 including FFA Methodist and Gulf clashes. Glen McKeever is the official scorer.
Richmond California workers claim a national record in commissioning the 10 000 ton Liberty type freighter Anthony Wayne for active service 38 days after launching breaking the former 44 day mark. It is the fifth ship built at No 2 plant.
The magistrate questions suspicious characters. A single Irish policeman recalls one man claiming to plan a bank nearby and later opening a bank and stealing £20,000. The exchange ends with a note that the man may have been a bhafe but was no liar.
In a village shop the new owner refuses a slow paying customer. The customer asks for six tins of salmon and promises to forward a check if the salmon is good. The shopkeeper replies to send a check first and, if good, will forward the salmon.
A couple recalls engagement and his Africa exploits. He describes hacking through jungle while she quips he will weed the garden fine, highlighting playful contrast between danger and domestic tasks. The tone mirrors a light, intimate newspaper anecdote.
A fragmentary dialogue reveals Gasual doubting recognition in town and recalling a slight seaside acquaintance. A pledge to marry is mentioned but interrupted by a name Kat.
A dialogue fragment shows a woman warned by a mother about deceit at a first meeting. The scene features a dance, praise for a young officer, and a shop interaction where Mr. Tyte questions the price and holes for ears in a hat, highlighting sly humor.
A brief exchange reveals Timmy is upset about a perceived romance with a sailor. The dialogue hints at a love triangle or fragile relationship without further context or names beyond Timmy and the unnamed sailor.
A fragmented classroom vignette features wordplay on fortification vs ratification and a tardy student explaining overwashing. Brief snippets mention a robbery and candy obsessions with a light, humorous tone.
London dispatch says Prof A Vishnevsky head of the Soviet neurological clinic has succeeded in transplanting nerves from dead to living persons for the first time. The operation has been performed many times with excellent results, according to Soviet war news.
Records from the American Kennel Club trace the first spaniel arrival in 1620 aboard the Mayflower. Freeman Lloyd notes a 1800 John J. Audubon painting depicting a liver colored spaniel of the cocker type, suggesting early examples though the breed’s popularity is uncertain.
A brief cartoon exchange shows a barber chiding Sambo over cleanliness while Porter explains his wife is busy taking in washing, highlighting domestic humor from a bygone era.
Readable notice indicates Clare Sentinel helps readers obtain regilts with prompt service. Specific details unclear due to damaged text but implies assistance and rapid results for readers seeking regilts.
An elderly figure jokes about his energy and explains he is negotiating with two or three cereal companies for an endorsement. The exchange hints at plans amid a playful family setting with Uncle BJ and a nephew present.
The mayor discusses new life for a tourist park and talks with the State Health Department on sewage. He suggests a traffic cop at Cherry Grove and a curfew for parking areas, noting potential extra costs.
IVe wish to thank the kind neighbors and friends who were so generous during the illness and death of our father and grandfather, specially Rev. Rieinhardt and the singers. Mr. and Mrs. Hmery Bonham and family, Mr. and Mrs. Lyman Stillsworth.
A Mt Pleasant resident comforts grateful thanks to neighbors and friends from Detroit Saginaw and Bay City for help in moving and the party. Special thanks go to Mrs Henry Wentworth and Mrs Anna Warner for assistance. Address: Lena Frees and son Henry 1220 Belinap St Mt Pleasant Michigan.
A description notes that highly porous wood charcoal is extremely porous and has bulk about one third of the wood it is made from.
Nelson Bailey announces candidacy for County Highway Commissioner on the Democratic ticket in Clare County primaries set for September 1942. Bailey resides in Hayes Township and lists Harrison Mich as his address.
James Collard declares his bid for County Road Commissioner on the Democratic ticket at the September primaries. The notice appears as a political announcement in the newspaper advertisement section.
Joe B. Forehand announces the sale of his interest in Central Motor Sales to M. B. Gallagher. He thanks customers and friends for their loyal patronage and wishes them well.
A Clare County notice states Donald B. Holbrook will not seek reelection as Prosecuting Attorney this year. He extends thanks for past support and courtesies during his tenure.
Lawrence H. Brown declares candidacy for County Treasurer on the Democratic ticket at the September Primary Election. He names the campaign and announces his run to voters through the party notice.
Emma Carncross thanks friends for prayers, flowers, cards and gifts. She extends appreciation to Dr. K Hammerberg and nurses for kindness during her stay at Clave Hospital.
The region of North Cape Notway welcomes summer cruise visitors with a gentle climate kept thawed by the Gulf Stream. Water remains unfrozen despite being far north, hundreds of miles farther north than Labrador and nearer to the Pole than Alaska’s Yukon.
A community notice lists meeting times for groups including Farwell Townsend Club Clare Townsend Club Grant Community Club Elm Grove Townsend Club Clare Masonic Lodge American Legion Auxiliary Clare Lodge Mt Vernon Grange John BE Sparkel Post VFW and others with varying weekly patterns on Mondays Thursdays and months. The notice invites participation and phone contact for events.
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