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Newspaper
Clare Sentinel
Location
Clare, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Jul 24, 1942
Page
5
Reopening of Seabees ratings announced by Lt. Byron H. Welchner offers enlistment ages 17 to 50 with pay up to 126 dollars monthly for petty officers. Benefits include allowances, uniforms, medical care, and quarters while serving to build new bases worldwide.
Government employment opportunities notice cancels prior announcement and lists a Junior Engineering Aid position in Michigan with a salary of $1,440 a year. It specifies field service and is issued as a public posting for first or second class post offices.
Michigan State College home economics extension advises tested canning methods for peaches to preserve flavor with less sugar. Ripen fruit, peel, and cut, then choose either hot syrup pack or raw pack with specific processing times in hot water or oven, noting browning prevention and boil during processing.
Honorably discharged sailors from 1932 to 1941 may reenlist with higher ratings. Lieut. Byron H. Plechtner announces the policy to fill personnel shortages. Eligible men should visit the Navy Recruiting Station in Lansing for details. The notice also includes community church notes and local visits.
The nations battleships form the backbone of the Navy, displacing about 35 000 tons and costing up to 70 000 000 dollars. Aiming to finance dozens of these ships in the Atlantic and Pacific, the piece urges Americans to buy more War Bonds and invest at least ten percent of income each pay period to meet bond quotas.
Dorothy VanderWoude returned home Friday from Traverse City. Frank Davis remains in the center of attention as local chatter grows. Dr. Sewiczer visited Tuesday. Mrs. Peter Cook hosted her sister and mother. Lola Nevins and Jack were home for the weekend after a two week stay in Traverse City. Mr. and Mrs. Melvin Berkonpas and Léla paid a Sunday call on Frank Davis.
Brown corners residents visit neighbors as Glen Lowe calls on Bernard Allen and Wm Kanarr. Shavers from Jackson spend weekend with Albert and family. Drelys Crawford and husband of Tawas City stop by Coloma Leitner. Kleinhardts take week vacation with Kislitardt and Mercer families in Beaverton and Blad.
Rosebush Methodist and Center Methodist churches held Sunday School and preaching hours with junior choir and Haworth League events noted. Local residents John Lynch family hosted Rose Lynch of Saginaw, while Mason family visited Lansing. Keith Bullard and Edwin Allen returned from Chicago for a few days as George Elias and son Georgie visited Alma.
Clare Michigan board discusses taxation to raise six mills for debt and seven mills for operation. Dr. Mulder reelected, Geo White reelected, 16 votes each. Adjournment follows. Financial figures include balance, receipts, expenditures and the debt retirement fund.
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