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Newspaper
Clare Sentinel
Location
Clare, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Jun 11, 1943
Page
9
A vivid wartime drama titled Postmark U S A comes to town at the Ideal Theatre this Friday June 11. The film follows a young American flyer as letters from home revive memories of family, work, love, and American enterprise amid the front line stakes.
The King's Daughters met Wednesday afternoon at Mrs. Fred Border's home near Farwell. They sewed summer lap robes and quilt blocks for the Red Cross. Members reported on completed items and set a $15 gift to the Service Mission at Rantoul Illinois. Meetings halt until September except monthly birthday missionary meetings.
The St. John's Lutheran Ladies Aid gathered Wednesday afternoon at Mrs. Frank Cotton's country home. Rev. H. C. Leyrer opened with prayer and scripture, and President Mrs. John Robson led the business session.
Jess Wee noted a program featuring vocal duets by Margaret and Yerna Cotton and readings by Mrs. GO J Krell about the origins of Jesus Lover of My Soul and Just As I Am. Mrs. Marie Schug read a well received poem followed by group singing and prayer with light refreshments served.
The Congregational Ladies Guild met at Mrs Frank Murdock's home with Mrs Floyd Woodworth as co host. Plans were announced for a cafeteria style luncheon and supper on Saturday June 19 with service at 11 00 am and 5 00 pm. The annual picnic is set for June 23 at Clare Tourist Park. Mrs Annie Rogers gave a reading and members worked on Red Cross material.
Wm. D. Harger presided as noble grand at Monday's Clare I. O. F. meeting. New officers elected include Chris Seiter as noble grand Herbert Leonard as vice grand James Irwin as District Deputy Grand Master Ralph Irwin as Grand Lodge delegate and Carl Seiter as alternate. Memorial Day plans were discussed and a committee appointed to coordinate with the Rebekahs. The lodge selected its noble grand’s speaker and his assistant.
Mrs. Mary Mussell chaired the meeting as Mrs. Etta Howard gave the Service Prayer. Members from Farwell were welcomed, Memorial Day services were scheduled for Sunday June 13 at Clare City Hall at 8:00 PM, with the Memorial Staff practicing and inviting the Clare Degree Staff to initiate candidates. The staff will assemble at the I O O F Hall at 2:00 PM to depart for City Hall.
Marseille, a major Mediterranean port of about 600 000, was under Nazi siege to evacuate the port district. The old port area remained the historic core while the city expanded with broad streets, luxury cafes, and growing harbor facilities. Suez Canal’s completion boosted Marseille as France’s premier gateway for Indian and Far East trade, prompting continuous improvements including breakwaters and extended quays.
Springfield mass Ray Wood a World war veteran at Package Machinery Co worked 120 hours in one week to complete strait arms munitions machines He volunteered for overtime and logged 17 hours daily for five days and 17 1 2 hours on the final two days Officials said the prior record was 112 hours in a week.
The Circuit Court of Clare County Michigan orders publication to defendants unknown heirs devisees legatees and assigns in Breen v Feighner et al to appear within three months or the bill will be confessed. Publication to run weekly for six weeks in Clare Sentinel. Parcel noted Lots 11 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 Block 1 Feighner Addition Clare City. Attn Donald B Holbrook attorney for plaintiffs.
The Sunday School held promotion day last Sunday with Mrs. Holbrook guiding a new class alongside promoted members to Mrs. Johns Hail’s Class and the Highschool Hustler’s Class. Certificates were awarded as children returned to their departments. Bible recipients included Bob Luoma, Richard Pfister, Dick Ulrich, and others.
War bonds ad emphasizes civilian support for canine units used by Marines Army and Coast Guard. It notes K9 teams trained to detect threats unseen by humans and highlights multiple training stations. Citizens are urged to invest in bonds to fund defense efforts.
Funeral services held for Henrys Battery soldier Clare County honors the first local youth to fall in service. A prayer service at the home preceded the 2:30 pm church ceremony led by Rev Chas Kleinhardt and Rev Marion Burkett. The procession included the American Legion color guard and Blue Star Mothers as the body lay in state in the church and was interred at Surrey township cemetery with full military honors.
Community clubs and lodges in Farwell Clare Loomis and Elm Grove list regular meeting days times and locations. Groups include Townsend Clubs I O C F Rebekah Lodge Masonic Lodge Grange and American Legion Auxiliary with notes on special meetings and social events.
Clare Troop 125 of the Boy Scouts meets weekly at 7:30 PM in the school building. Clare Townsend Club No 2 will suspend meetings until further notice due to other arrangements for the present hall.
University agronomists say seed quantities per acre for clover and alfalfa can be reduced with proper timing and soil conditions. They note two pounds of red clover seed per acre can yield 10 or more seeds per square foot, likely forming a good stand if germination is high.
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