Clare County Gains Gas Tax Returns and Weight Tax Shares
Highway Commissioner Charles M. Ziegler sent vouchers for the gas tax refunds totaling 1 275 060 to be distributed to Clare and nearby counties. Clare will receive 3 519.00 in gas tax returns. Weight tax returns total 875 877.08 to be shared by counties and cities with Clare receiving 2 847 89.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles M. Ziegler
John D. Morrison
State Highway Department
Clare
Gladwin
Isabella
Mecosta
Midland
Missaukee
Osceola
Roscommon
Ziegler
Auditor General
Auarter
Michigan
Tsabella
Surplus material offered to World War II veterans
Clare County veterans may apply at the Saginaw SWPC office for surplus government property to start or sustain businesses. Milton A. Holmes announced that SWEPC is the purchasing agent for veterans under Regulation No. 7, with sales at bedrock prices and delivery charges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clare County
Saginaw
War Plants Corporation
People’s Building and Loan Association
Milton A. Holmes
SWPC
Detroit
Clare
Surplus Property Board
SWEPC
War Food Administration
Holmes
OPA
SWPO
District Rally at Clare Baptist Church Draws Attendees
The Baptist Young People district rally gathered about two hundred people Friday evening at Clare Baptist Church. Attendees came from Strickland Coe Christian St Louis Mt Pleasant Lake George and Clare. Special music closed the program with Rev Turner and Mrs Turner performing. Rev Turner spoke on the Seven Decisions for Christ. Refreshments followed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baptist Young People
Clare Baptist Church
Nvith
Strickland
Coe Christian
St. Louis
Mt. Pleasant
Lake George
Clare
Hachchurch
Berturner
Turner
Christ
Michigan State College Links Help To Tourist Resort Industry
State College would extend educational aid to Michigan's tourist and resort sector after an approved appropriation. The Extension Service seeks group solutions for sanitation, construction, service, food, and landscaping, inviting county agents to gather local problems and propose effective countywide paths for assistance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michigan
Michigan State College
Clare County
Warning to Water Users in Clare
Sprinkling hours are 6:00 a m to 5:00 a m and 6:00 p m to 9:00 Dom. Any water user sprinkling outside these hours will have water turned off. A $1.00 charge applies to turning water back on. 4312 Common Council City of Clare.
Christian Endeavor Meeting at Brown Corners
The Brown Corners Christian Endeavor holds a social meeting and winter roast on Saturday night. Members are asked to meet at the church at 7 30 p m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brown Corners Christian Endeavor
Chiweh
Filipino cousins of Omer parents united at last
After seven years apart a U.S. soldier Staff Sgt. Joseph Carl Stoops found his father Carl Stoops in a Philippine hospital and rescued his mother from occupied territory. The family, once separated by war, reunited on May 29 as Mrs. Stoops, weakened to 90 pounds, adjusted to life back together with help from friends and WACs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Carl Stoops
U. S
Carl EH. Stoons
Omer Parent
Clare
Philippines
Cabanatuan
Joe
Cagayan
Joe's Station
Manila
Stoops
Isbey thanks Sentinel for cooperation in War Bond drives
Frank N. Isbey chairman of the U S Treasury writes to Clare Sentinel thanking the paper for its cooperation in the Seventh War Loan Drive. Michigan sales reached 751 million dollars surpassing the entire Liberty Bond drives of World War I in the state. The Sentinel credits local firms organizations and citizens for supporting the campaign and their advertising program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. D. Feighner
Clare Sentinel
Clare
Michigan
Feighner
Treasury
War Finance Organization For
Europe
Frank N. Isbey
United States Treasury War Finance Committee
the Sentinel
Library Meeting Notice for Claré Association
The Claré Library Association will hold its annual meeting Tuesday July 1 at 7:00 o'clock. Members are requested to attend and participate in the planned agenda and elections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Claré Library. Association
Navy Releases Now Effective on Point Basis
Washington announces a new release program for older Navy personnel. About 30 600 reserve officers warrant officers and enlisted men may become eligible for release by December first. Each year of age earns one point and each four months of active duty since September 1 1939 earns an extra point. A minimum of 53 points is required. Commanding officers in the U S will have three months to act on enlisted men requests while sea and abroad commands have six months.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Navy
Continental
United States
Hard Surfacing Begins On M-61 In Clare County
Ziegler announced that 11.7 miles of gravel M-61 from Harrison to Temple will receive bituminous surface treatment by P. VanderVeen & Sons starting July 25. Upon completion, a 3 mile section north and west of Temple will be treated followed by 2.9 miles westward from the Gladwin Clare county line.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles M. Ziegler
Harrison
Temple
Clare County
P. VanderVeen
Garfield Pioneer Sheridan Cornell Dies at Farm Home
Sheridan Cornell a longtime Lake community resident of Clare county Michigan died suddenly from a heart attack Friday at his Lake Township farm home. Born January 2 1883 in Gallipolis Ohio he moved to Lake 47 years ago and farmed 20 years. He left four brothers two sisters a step mother and several half brothers and sisters. Funeral services were held Tuesday at the Lake town hall with Rev Harold Watson officiating and interment in Brinton cemetery. Arrangements were by J H Doherty Sons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sheridan
Cornel
Lake
Sheridan Cornell
Shannon Cornell
Gallopilis
Ohio
Garfield Township
Clare County
Michigan
Lake Station
Sherman
Linsey
Ezra
Simon
Huntington
West Virginia
Frances
Anna
Gaillopilis
Mary Gornell
Harry
Walter
Lansing
Harold Watson
Clare Congregational Church
Brinton
J. H. Doherty
MeJames Earns Discharge on Point Basis
Sgt. William C. MeJames received an honorable discharge at Fort Sheridan Illinois on the point basis with 101 points. He entered service October 8 1941 and served three years nine months including thirty two months overseas in the U S Infantry. He earned the Combat Infantryman Badge Unit Badge Purple Heart and Distinguished American Defense Service Ribbon for actions in East Indies New Guinea Papuan and Australia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William C. MeJames
Fort Sheridan
Ilinois
Set. MeJames
U. S. Infantry
East Indies
New Guinea
Papuan
Australia
Credit Bureau Manager’s Credit Doubtful in Detroit City
A local note questions the character of Paul M. Knause, former head of Tri County Credit Bureau, citing two rubber checks for 25 and 50 dollars at Commonwealth Bank of Detroit and urging a manager with solid credit. The piece defends Dunn & Bradstreet’s reputation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul M. Knause
Dunn & Bradstreet
Tri-County
Credit Bureau
Paul
Commonwealth Bank of Detroit
Vernon Pioneer Lorenzo Venner Dies in Marion at 89
Lorenzo J Venner a Vernon township pioneer died at his daughter Edith Lowrys home in Marion Michigan He was born August 28 1855 in Mt Bridges Canada and married Agnes Ramey in 1874 The family settled in Clare in 1876 He is survived by two daughters three grandchildren and seven great grandchildren Funeral services were held at Edith Lowrys Marion home with Rev Gillham officiating and burial in Cherry Grove cemetery Clare
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lorenzo Venner
Vernon Township
Edith Lowry
Marion
Lorenzo J. Venner
Mt. Bridges
Canada
Michigan
Agnes Ramey
Can
Clare
Hzra Cobleigh
Venner
Gillham
Cherry Grove
John Venner
Pontiac
F. Ketchpan
Lake
B. Christie
Lake City
John Morden
L. Fetters
Midland
Alfred Zastrow
Samuel Hardy
Mt. Brydes
Ontario
Michigan Peach Crop Adequate for Canning Needs
Michigan peach crop will be adequate for canning needs, easing concerns of housewives. The Cooperative Crop Reporting Service notes later arrivals but assures supplies will meet demand, countering pressure from salesmen pushing imported peaches. Paul D. Gibson, County Agricultural Agent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michigan
Cooperative Crop Reporting Service
Paul D. Gibson
Eagle Defeats Houghton Drugs in One Inning
The Masons beat Farwell 6-1 behind pitcher Jack Spencer in Fridays opener as they scattered four hits. Also, the Boyart Indians beat KC 4-3 in eight innings while KC suffered a 6-4 loss to Farwell on Monday. Eagle then defeated Houghton Drugs 9-6 in eleven innings after rallying 3 runs in the 11th. KC defeated Midland Elks 7-1 in exhibition action. The Clare Masons lost to Midland Stearns 4-2 in five innings due to rain with Stearns scoring three unearned runs after an early Mason lead.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Masons
Farwell
Jack Spencer
Bill
Spencer
Boyart Indians
Clare County League
KCG
Ewart
Eagle
Houghton
Houghtons
Moline
Hagle
Temple
Brown Corners
Midland
Kc’s
Midland Elks
Kc's
Clare Masons
Midland Stearns
Stearns
Picture of the Blind at Work to Be Shown Tuesday
Mrs. Wilma Murphy director of Isabella county Bureau of Social Aid announces a showing of The Blind Work man in Industry at Mt. Pleasant High School auditorium Tuesday July 31. A Michigan employment official will present and discuss the film. Mt. Pleasant Rotary Club and the Bureau of Social Aid sponsor the free educational event inviting all interested in blind employment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilma Murphy
Mt. Pleasant
Bureau of Social Aid
Isabella County
Mt. Pleasant High School
Michigan
Townsend District Meeting Promises Picnic at Clare Park
The Tenth District Council of Bay City will hold a meeting at Clare City Park on Sunday July 29 with a basket picnic lunch for Townsendites and friends. The council assembles at 1 30 p m with speaking at 2 00 p m Everyone is welcome.
Ration Book Five to Be Issued Next December
War Ration Book Five smaller than a dollar bill will be issued through public schools from December 3 to 15 with distribution by OPA district offices. A new A gasoline ration book also goes into use December 22, while Food and Shoe rationing may begin early next year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chester Bowles
Office of Price Administration
OPA
Bowles
Department of Agriculture
War Production Board
Rotary Dinner Speaker Atty Ralph Hyde Addresses Clare Club
The Clare Rotary Club met at Barnes Cafe for noon dinner with President Byers and Dr. Mulder reporting on the 152nd District Rotary Assembly in Sarnia Canada led by Governor Gordon Beaton. Atty. Ralph Hyde of Midland spoke on youth influence shaping small towns. several guests from Mt. Pleasant and Midland attended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clare Rotary Club
Barnes Cafe
W. N. Byers
Rotary Assembly
International Rotary
Sarnia
Canada
A. B. Mulder
Gordon Beaton
Marksdale
Ontario
Tom Warren
London
England
Clare Club
Russell Thurston
Atty. Ralph Hyde
Midland
John Calkins
Clare
H. VanDire
Cliff Clapp
Emil Pfister
EH. B. Clark
Mt. Pleasant
Fred Nichelsen
Pfc Clair Calkins Receives Honorable Army Discharge
Pfc Clair Calkins has his honorable discharge and returns home to his parents Mr and Mrs Ervin Calking. He joined November 15 1948 and went overseas October 1 1944 serving with the Tenth Army in France and Germany. He spent time in Army hospitals in France and England before returning to the United States and has been at Camp Carson Colorado.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pfc
Clair Calkins
U. S. Army
Ervin Calking
Clair
United States
Camp
Careson
Colorado
Tth
France
Germany
Francé
England
Also Mentioned on This Page
State College
Common Council
City of
Christian Endeavor Meeting
Omer
C. E. Stoops
Isbey
Sentinel
Treasury Department War Finance Committee
Garfield Pioneer
Paul Knause
Detroit Bank
Vernon Pioneer
Cherry Grove Cemetery
Houghton Drugs
Royce Ewart Indians
Townsend Meeting
United States Office of Education
Federal Security Agency
America
Atty
Ralph Hyde
Rotary
International Assembly
Pfc. C. Calkins
U.S. Army
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