Retailers Called to Survey on War Savings Stamps
Clare County retailers are asked to cooperate in a June national survey by the U S Treasury War Savings Staff to identify shops selling war stamps and bonds. Leo Russell urges all outlets to answer five questions and display a new transfer marking stores that participate, joining merchants nationwide in support of the war effort.
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Clare County
War Saving Staff
U. S. Treasury
Leo Russell
Michigan
War Savings Committee
America
Treasury
Russell
Washington
Bond and Stamp Headquarters
Harrison
Wartime savings plan aims to boost postwar buying power
The report notes tail quota each month to help citizens store up buying power for necessities after the war. It emphasizes recurring monthly amounts and practical guidance for households preparing for the postwar economy.
Evangelistic Services Continue At Baptist Church Tent
The tent revival at the Baptist church drew a near full house Sunday evening with nightly services through July 4. Evangelist William Browers of Virginia speaks at 8 PM, Irene Brower provides accordion music and chalk drawings, and Bible school opened with seventy attendees under Pastor HH Redman.
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Everone
William Browers
Virginia
Irene Brower
Bible School
HH. E. Redman
Former City Officer and Implement Dealer Dies at Lake Orion
Reuben Immick aged ninety two died at his Lake Orion home after a long career as Clare City Marshall and as a partner with Leflingwell and Falk in the implement business. Funeral services were held Thursday.
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Lake Orion
Phillip Geeck
Reube Immick
Immick
Clare City Marshall
Leffingwell & Falk
Rebekahs Dance at Clare City Hall Saturday Eve
The Rebekahs host a dance at Clare city hall on Saturday evening June 26 featuring modern and old time dancing. Admission is 50 cents per couple with 26 cents extra for ladies.
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Rebekahs
Clare City Hall
Agar to Speak at Central Michigan College
Lt Commander Herbert Agar, former Louisville editor and US Navy officer, will speak three times in Michigan under the AAA. He is to address Central Michigan College of Education Auditorium in Mt. Pleasant on June 25 at 9:00 p.m. His career spans journalism, radio lecturing, and wartime public service.
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Herbert Agar
Louisville Courier-Journal
Comander
United States Navy
Michigan
Triple- A
Mt. Pleasant
Central Michigan College of Education
Commander Agar
United States
Fight For Freedom
Freedom House
Agar
Office of War Information
London
John Winant
North Central
Clare County
County Committee Named To Supervise War Meat Program
A county meat committee is formed in Clare County under the USDA War Board to review permits and quotas and approve or reject applications. Members include a farm wife, farmer, merchant, doctor, and gasoline distributor and will report to the area supervisor. The panel aims to curb black market meat and ensure sanitary slaughter while directing livestock into normal channels.
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Usda War Board
Clare County
Luscious strawberry weighs over an ounce at Sentinel display
A displayed strawberry at The Sentinel office weighs more than an ounce and measures five and a half inches in circumference. The fruit, grown in the Victory Garden of Mrs. James Norwood, owner of the Care Fixit Shop, tempts passersby with its size and flavor.
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Sentinel Office
Victory
Garden of My
James Norwood
Care: Fixit
Tractor Wheel Injures Dick Brooks at Clare Farm
Dick Brooks and his son Harold were helping mount a wheel on a tractor when the heavy wheel crushed his leg above the ankle. Both leg bones were broken, the fracture reduced, and he is recovering with expected two month recovery ahead.
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Dick” Brooks
Clare
Harold
H. J. Ballard
Little Katherine
Harry Cornell
Lake Station
Ernest Green
WAAC Uniforms Explained as Two Wardrobes Issued Annually
Uncle Sam outfits WAAC members with two complete uniforms yearly for spring and summer. The khaki gabardine ensemble includes blouse, skirt, hat, tan oxford shoes, and a matching bag, with insignia on the blouse. Women volunteers must be US citizens aged 21 to 44, with two years of high school and no children under 14.
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Women’s Army Auxiliary Corps
Uncle Sam
WAAC
U. S
Pallas Athene
Victory
Women's Army Auxiliary Corps
United States
Baby Chick Shipments Reach Local Post Office
A Monday chick shipment brings 4,375 baby chicks to the local post office followed by 4,200 on June 14 and 4,425 the same week. The majority of arrivals are consigned to local baby chick distributors alongside shipments throughout the week.
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Loca
Flamingo Diet Turns Birds Red at New York Zoo
A special diet at the Bronx New York Zoo keeps red flamingos vivid and tints white feathers light red as well. Introduced in August after four bright red flamingos were acquired from Hialeah race track in Miami. The regimen uses added vitamins and oils to the birds’ game food and rice.
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New York Zoological Park
Bronx
Hialeah
Miami
Fla
New York
Radios on farms urged to use only one battery set a year
Farmers with battery run radios are urged to conserve power as farm battery production falls due to zinc restrictions and other factors. Citizens are advised to follow five rules: don’t waste batteries, avoid long operation, keep batteries from heat, have tubes checked, and disconnect batteries when not in use.
Rubber check artist nabbed after local sting
Local businessmen helped catch a rubber check artist last week. Authorities warn residents to avoid cashing checks for strangers and to distrust checks from unfamiliar sources to prevent getting stuck with forged payments.
Nursing Rates Set by Clare-Isabella Nurses Assoc
Notice of nursing pay rate changes effective June 22, 1943. 8 hour hospital duty rates range from 6.00 for regular cases to 7.00 for O B and contagious or infectious cases. Outside duty 7.00 to 8.00 with baby care included in some cases. 12 hour duty 8.00 to 10.60 depending on case type. Hourly nursing 1.00 for first hour and 0.50 for subsequent hours.
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Clare-Isabella District Nurses Association
Plan Garden Carefully for Victory Crops This Year
Careful variety selection is vital for a good harvest in victory gardens this year. Consider soil richness water supply space frost-free days and sunlight before buying seeds. Early maturing crops include bush and pole beans sweet corn eggplant peppers tomatoes canteen loupe cucumbers squash pumpkins and other frost prone vegetables.
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Victory Gardens
In Memoriam James G. Todd 1911 obituary note
In memory of James G. Todd who passed away June 19 1911. Mrs Edna Todd DuChane announces a rummage sale at Congregational Church on July 10. Anyone having rummage call Mrs Frank Murdoch at 250.
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James G. Todd
Edna Todd DuChane
Congregational Church
Frank Murdoch
Farm Tax Deductions Save Dollars for Families
Experts say deducting allowable farm expenses reduces gross income and lowers federal tax payments. Farm families pay their share but should avoid overpaying taxes they neither owe nor expect, a key point for taxpayers.
Opportunity knocks through the Sentinel classified columns
A brief classified item notes multiple chances or opportunities, referencing the Sentinel publication and a cryptic cue Phionée 36, suggesting ad context or lottery style phrasing.
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Sentinel
Barn Raising Bee Planned in Hamilton Township
C O Bosworth invites volunteers for a barn frame raising this Saturday on the north side of Section 18 in Hamilton township. Helpers are asked to spare a few hours and join the effort two miles north and four east of Harrison.
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Section 18
Hamilton Township
Harrison
C. O. Bosworth
Wanted Man With Small Truck for Moving Load
Help needed to move a small load to Flint. Caller seeks a man with a small truck or trailer. Contact 158, Clare.
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Flint
Clare
Grateful thanks for kindness during illness
Mrs E A Samborn expresses deep gratitude to friends and neighbors for flowers gifts and many cards that brought joy during her illness and illness recovery.
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E. A. Samborn
Thanking Friends for Kindness After Hospital Stay
Lou Moon expresses gratitude for flowers and cards and thanks Dr and Mrs McArthur and Clare Hospital staff for care during the stay.
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Mrs. McArthur
Clare Hospital
Lou Moon
Sealed bids sought for Clare County gravel project
The Clare County Road Commission invites sealed bids by June 30 at 2:00 p m for crushing and screening the season's gravel supply. The commission reserves the right to reject any or all bids. Wm H. Bowler, Chairman.
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Clare County Road Commission
Wm. HE. Bowler
Closed Thursday Afternoons by Law Offices
The office hours for Donald B. Holbrook and Joseph K Naumes are limited to mornings, with closure Thursday afternoons during the summer months.
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Donald B. Holbrook
Joseph K
Naumes
Retiring Residence Advertised Near Clare and Farwell
A convalescent home offering gentle care for the infirm and nerve cases advertises its location three miles west of Clare or one mile east of Farwell on US-10. Mrs. Rose Morrow operates the residence named BG61E.
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Clare
Farwell
Us-10
Rose Morrow
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U. S. War Department
Leslie McNair
Army Ground Forces
Tunsian Front
Ben Leary
Joseph T. McNarney
Baptist Church
Supermen
U.S. Army
Leype Mas
Wewirt
Srom
Wuevess
Central Michigan College
State
AAA Committee
Dick Brooks
John Robson
Francis
Earl Herron
Henry Fahnestock
Detroit
Kent
Jack Paul
East Fifth St
Clare, Michigan
Nitro
STEN
Tsabella Counties
Member
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
Memoriam
East Hes
G.s.war Bonds
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