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Newspaper
Clare Sentinel
Location
Clare, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Jul 31, 1942
Page
4
Pvt Paul J Manee appointed Barracks Leader and in charge of all men in his barracks. His new address listed as Pvt Paul J Manee Jr 16066151 Bks 1266 Co 1609 CASA Fort Custey Michigan. Harold Lear of Chicago Illinois home on short Sunday furlough. he is a ship gunner awaiting deployment.
Pvt Ward R Feighner lists his new address as A S N 36122035 with the 58th Fighter Group 14th Fighter Squadron APO 832 c/o Postmaster New Orleans Louisiana confirming his transfer and mailing location.
Steve Benic of Clare R-5 reports his son Eid is in Australia and requests replies. Eid’s address is Pvt. BE Benic 16013902 2nd Mat Sadn APO No 922 c/o Postmaster San Francisco California. James A Rawley, former Clare High School teacher, arrived at Camp Wallace Texas and is undergoing air defense training.
Mr and Mrs Will Garchow learn their son Forrest has arrived in Chicago and is assigned as Forrest Leland Garchow A S Company No 627 at the U S Naval Training Station Great Lakes Illinois confirming his new address and status within the navy.
Mr and Mrs Ernest Green spoke with their son Pvt Leonel Green Sunday evening. He says he is well but somewhat lonesome and expects to be moved to another state soon. His present address is Pvt Leonel Green Company 8 38rd Battalion 8th Regiment SCRTC Camp Crowder Missouri
Farwell family reports Staff Sgt James Sparta promoted from Sergeant to Staff Sergeant on July 28. He is the youngest staff sergeant in his squadron and a 1946 Farwell High School honor graduate. Address listed at Estar Field Louisiana. Two Clare area men Erwin L Fuller and Francis L White finished Naval basic training at Newport and are enrolled at a Navy Sound School to learn detection devices for the fleet.
The Clare Softball League standings through July 28 show Clare Hardware leading with 6 wins and 1 loss. North Bradley 8-5, Herrick 5-2, Farmers Co-Ops 3-2, and Lake 1-6-5, with Methodist Church at 2-5-7. Remaining schedule notes include postponed games and a round robin playoff beginning next week after the regular season ends. Glen McKeever serves as official scorer.
A clipped classified notice from the Clare Sentinel highlights a small listing named Hiner. Details are fragmentary but indicate a local classified matter needing attention.
The notice reports sugar rationing for canning across Glare and Isabella counties with one pound per four quarts of fruit and one pound per person annually for jams and pickles. Registrants may receive balance certificates and nonregistrants can apply. Mt. Pleasant office hours are weekdays 8 to 4 and Saturdays 8 to noon. County Clerk Hugh D Johnston warns buyers to be ready to show fruit for federal checks.
The State Health Department outlines a plan for a free blood plasma service to aid burn victims. The program aims to supplement Red Cross blood drives by encouraging patriotic citizens to donate plasma for all patients.
The young representatives of the Congregational Church and Sunday School will give brief reports at morning service about the Olivet Summer Conference work and impressions. The service starts at 10 15 a m. There will be no Sunday School until September 6.
Donald Kennedy fifteen year old son of Mr and Mrs Laughlin Kennedy of Detroit was deeply cut on his foot Saturday while playing on a tractor at Windover Lake camp with Detroit Boy Scouts He was taken to Clare Hospital at 1130 PM and released Tuesday afternoon returning to camp where he recovers satisfactorily.
A large crowd attended the Young People's Christian Endeavor Rally at Brown Corners Church on Sunday night. Rev. Richard Carter of Bayette delivered the message from Luke chapter 13, titled The Closed Door. The program featured singing and instrumental numbers and a collection of 33.50. Watch for the next rally announcement in the Sentinel.
The Harinig family thanks neighbors and friends for help and sympathy during illness and death. Special thanks to Mrs. H. Barton Mrs. Frank Nessler Mr. and Mrs. Warren Haring Dr. Walt and Mrs. John Empey for comfort and song. Geo Harinig and family.
Dr Frank A Butler associate professor at Pennsylvania State College argues education should root in reality through hands on learning. He warns against artificial packets and urges active effort to change passive habits toward health work and civic ideals.
SmUL plans a trial alignment with Sentinel Glare for next week as officials set dates and route through interim measures. The arrangement involves coordinating timelines and safety considerations across multiple agencies.
Three Australian airmen who escaped from New Guinea recounted killings of prisoners by Japanese forces at a plantation near Gasmata. The survivors described captives stripped, shot or bayoneted after their identities were taken, with officers ordering executions and soldiers dragged into the jungle. The men wandered days before rescue, adding to reports of brutal acts by Japanese on New Britain and surrounding areas.
In London 15-year-old Michael Benson Cooper, disabled by infantile paralysis, earns the Cornwall Decoration and the Scout’s V C after passing all first class tests amid challenging conditions. He completed a three mile hike on a tricycle and a 50 yard swim showing courage and determination.
Treasury officials disclosed that currency printed on paper containing nylon was put into test circulation to test wear. General circulation must wait until silk thread stock is used up. Secret Service agents doubt whether any difference is detectable without chemical analysis.
Lloyd Lowe, 38, organizer for AFL workers, was arraigned on a charge of carrying a dangerous weapon. He argued a slingshot isn’t dangerous, citing David and Goliath. Judge Christopher E B Stein convicted Lowe after the exchange following a window-breaking incident.
Ottawa officials announced a change for travelers entering Canada by car. Tourists may not import gasoline beyond what remains in their tanks at entry. The prior allowance for bringing fuel for 300 miles was withdrawn.
The U S Department of Agriculture reports that green yolked eggs do not come from eating grass or green plants. Tests at state stations and Beltsville show pennycress sheephead purse and green cereal grass do not color yolks. Olives tinted yolks appear when chickens access oak acorns.
The Library of Congress has stored photographs of 6 500 famous American landmarks including Mount Vernon Monticello old Spanish missions in California and the Old State House in Boston. The images are kept to reproduce destroyed structures in detail and preserve national architectural heritage.
A drama company called Cowboys of Oititia in Western Siberia tours the province performing plays for farmers and villagers, some shows staged outdoors in remote settlements.
An old fragment notes an Alaskan brown bear startling a reindeer with a single swipe, yet retreating when the Arctic mosquito draws near, capturing a quirky image of courage and fear in wild Arctic lore.
The mayor laments few citizens have visited the east side where a new bridge and road are under construction. He cites plans to improve the Tourist Park, requiring a state license and a costly lease, delaying summer improvements and travel invites. City official N. L. Tibbils notes the situation.
In memory of Ena Belle Dell who died August 3 1938. She was loving and sweet in all ways, cheerful to the end, friendly and kind. She leaves beautiful memories and is sadly missed by her parents Mr and Mrs Hiram Dell and her sisters Mrs Norbert Hoffman and Mrs Jacob Beaudry.
Mrs Sutherland thanks the Ladies Union and friends for the birthday cards she received.
The Stratten family thanks friends for sympathy at the death and burial of a husband and father. Mrs. Rosary Stratten, Mrs. Eva M. State, Mrs. Arthur Brown, Mrs. Christina Stinchcombe, and Royal Stratten are named. An unsigned ad urges thrift and saving through War Bonds with a 10 percent suggestion.
Lawrence H. Brown declares Democratic bid for County Treasurer at the September Primary Election. The campaign advert lists the address 4113 Lawrence H. Brown as the contact point for the announcement.
Hart Willey of Rosebush Michigan seeks the Democratic ticket in the Isabella County September Primary Election. Political advertisement.
Republican candidate Ben Kleinhardt announces his candidacy for Clare County Road Commissioner in the September primaries. He asks for support and votes from voters.
County voters are urged to support Orlie Stockwell for County Road Commissioner on the Republican ticket in the September primary. Harrison Michigan resident listed with campaign notice.
Frank McIntyre announces his bid for State Representative in the Osceola Clare district and urges meetings with residents ahead of the September primary election. He notes fifty years in Osceola County and invites groups to arrange a meeting at any time or place.
A listing of local club meetings and public notices. Various groups including the Farwell Townsend Club Glare Townsend Club Grant Community Club and others vote meetings set for Thursdays Mondays and Wednesdays. Public notices urge attendance and welcome new members.
A fragment notes ancient wooden lich gates in English churchyards dating back about 1300 years. It suggests architectural features linked to medieval church precincts and burial grounds, with speculative reference to their survival or reconstruction in later centuries.
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