Motorists Kill Seven Deer Here in Seven Weeks
A Lansing man and his family struck a doe seven miles north of the US 10 intersection on M 115 causing damage to their car and a tow to Clare for repairs. The deer was disposed of as meat unfit for food. authorities urge cautious night driving in Clare county where multiple deer fatalities have occurred this spring.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ken Léyvi
Lansing
Clare
Levies
Levi
Clare County
Wayne Tennant
Tennant
Property insured against war destruction follows Pearl Harbor
After Pearl Harbor the U S Government offered free property coverage against enemy action until June 30 1942. The War Damage Corporation will issue regular war damage policies at a moderate premium through local agents and fire insurers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pearl Harbor
U. S
War Damage Corporation
Wagner
New York
R.F.C
Barber Shops in Clare Close for Independence Day Weekend
The Barber Shops of Clare will be closed Saturday July 4. Friday night July 3 the shops will close early at 9 00 PM. Barbers Association of Clare issues the notice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clare
Elver, Barbers Ass'n of
Ice Cream Social at Sheridan Town Hall Friday
An ice cream social will be held at Sheridan town hall tonight. The event includes moving pictures and music for attendees to enjoy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sheridan Town Hall
Moving Pictures
Robt. Kleiner's Huge Hereford Bull Sells for $236.90
Robt. Kleiner of Sheridan township sold his four year old registered Hereford bull weighing 2060 pounds to Nichols & Foss Packing Co of Bay City for 11.50 per cwt at Clare Livestock Auction Yard Monday. The bull, bought three years ago for $110, has provided three years of service and aided a growing herd.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nichols & Foss Packing Company
Bay City
Clare
Robert Kleiner
Sheridan Township
Kleiner
Wallace L Harper dies at Harrison home
Wallace L. Harper longtime assistant cashier at Harrison State Savings Bank died after years of poor health. He leaves wife Maude, three sons Howard Rex of Bridgeport and David of Detroit, three grandchildren and other relatives. Funeral from Congregational Church June 21 under John J. Carton Lodge F and A M with interment Maple Grove cemetery. Life sketch to follow.
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Harrison
Wallace L. Harper
Harrison State Savings Bank
Maude Harper
Mharrison
Howard
Rex Harper
Bridgeport
Connecticut
David Harper
Detroit
John J. Carton Lodge
Congregational Church
A. W. Johnstone
Maple Grove
Aluminum Collected During Campaign Now In War Production
The Michigan Salvage Committee explains that aluminum gathered in the drive reached its intended destination. Delays were caused by mixed materials such as aluminum pots with cast handles. Once sorted, aluminum was placed into direct war production or used to replace other aluminum for wartime needs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Detroit
Michigan Salvage Committee
James A. Clute
Clare
John D. McGillin
Michigan
Bank Closure Notice for July 4th Holiday
The Citizens State Bank will remain closed all day Saturday July 4th due to the holiday. Bank services resume on the following business day.
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Citizens State Bank
Avondalee Barber Injured in Barn Fall
Avondalee Barber seven of Sheridan township broke bones in left shoulder after a ladder fall in a barn on her uncle and aunt Sowle’s farm. She was moved to Traverse City Child's Clinic for treatment with a four week confinement.
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James Decker Munson
Rationing Board Approves Tires and Passenger Cars for Clare
The County Rationing Board approved tire and tube allocations for individuals and firms in Clare county on June 16. Listings include EB G Johnston Elevator two truck tires and tubes, B L Transit two truck tires and tubes, and several farm and professional groups receiving passenger tires, retreaded tires, or tubes. New passenger car allocations were also granted to Ullman Collins Harrison and Consumers Power Company. Sugar and shear stamps valid dates and filing windows were noted for industrial and institutional users.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrison
W. C. Cornwell Ranch Co
Clare
Ullman, Collins, Harrison
Consumers Power Company
Gas and Electric Utility
W. H. Phares
Marion
Clare County
Plate Switching Costs Temple Resident
Albert York of Temple was arrested Saturday by State Police on driving a motor vehicle with improper license plates. He was sentenced to pay a $10 fine plus court costs, placed on ninety day probation, and ordered to pay $22.50 remaining on the auto purchased from Jimmie Haynak. York had driven the car to Port Huron and back over the weekend using plates from another vehicle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert York
Temple
Mt. Pleasant Post
Din. Clare
Jennings Archambault
York
Jimmie Haynak
Clare County to Exceed June Bond Quota
County War Savings reports show Clare County pledges totaling 14 204 45 monthly with 16848 50 in bonds sold this month. June quota stands at 17800 00, and officials expect a rise in July to 1 000 000 000 00 nationally, indicating possible county overage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Donald HE. Holbrook
War Savings Committee
Clare County
Glare County
Robert Kleiner
Farwell
Don Luce
Harrison
Lita Murphy
Clare
Mabel Mulder
Claré County
AAA Committeemen Farm Field Women Meet at Harrison
An A A A district meeting in Harrison on Tuesday June 23 drew nine counties with Morris A. Dean presiding. Speakers included Robert Caster Charles Bonine and Mrs Esther Smalligan Floyd Hines from state agricultural conservation committees. The main issue discussed was transportation and its impact on wartime farm production. A dinner followed served by O H S ladies in the new dining hall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A.A.A
Harrison
Morris A. Dean
U.S.C.A. War Board
Robert Caster
Charles Bonine
Esther Smalligan
Floyd Hines
Agricultural Conservation Committees
O.H.S
John H. Hall
Odd Fellows Buy $3,300 Worth of Series F Bonds
Glare Lodge No 383 leads area lodges in Michigan with purchases of War Bonds. Trustees John Rabaugh, Robert Archambault, and C. W. Nash report $3,800 in Series F bonds for the lodge and affiliated institutions, as they campaign to aid the war effort against Hitler.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Odd Fellows
Glare Lodge
C.F
Michigan
Otal Lodge
John, Rodabaugh
Robert Archambault
Lodges
Audi
Hitler
Federal Reserve regulates charge accounts under wartime order
The Federal Reserve Board in Washington on May 6 issued an order regulating charge accounts. Retailers must enforce provisions requiring payment by the 10th of the second month or face curtailment of further credit. Payments may be made in full, by a six month or less installment plan, or under a twelve month necessity plan. The rule takes effect July 10 to maintain charge account convenience during war economy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roosevelt
Federal Reserve Board
Washington
Fishing season opens as lake conditions stay favorable
The scene at the lake marks the opening of fishing season amid high and warm waters. Fishermen, bait casters, and visitors bring gear and trailers to the shore while the Conservation Department notes good fishing conditions and ongoing spawning, with many locals already enjoying fresh catches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Conservation Department
Change in Ann Arbor R R Passenger Train Schedule
Schedule notices announce a June 20 1942 change in Ann Arbor R R passenger service. Southbound No 62 departs at 11 01 am and Northbound No 61 at 2 36 pm from Clave ax. Advertising says it pays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ann Arbor R. R
Ann
Artoli
Clave Ax
Bowler Reelected M U C C President At Annual Meet
More than two hundred sportsmen attended the Michigan United Conservation Clubs convention at Houghton Lake. Theodore G Bowley of Clare was reelected president, George Wheeler of Mt Pleasant named vice president, and Harry Gaines of Grand Rapids re elected secretary treasurer. Henry Doll of Clare won District Three director, covering counties north of Town Site Sixteen and east of US 27.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Houghton Lake
Michigan United Conservation Clubs
Johnson's Rustic Tavern
Clare
Richard Woodcock
Jesse Hampton
Clare Rod and Gun Club
Theodore G. Bowley
M.U.C.C
George Wheeler
Mt. Pleasant
Harry Gaines
Grand Rapids
Henry
Automobile Crash Injures Adam Oliver North of Clare
Adam Oliver 66 of Clare R-8 was injured when his southbound car collided head on with a northbound car driven by James Alden 15 of Kalamazoo three quarters of a mile north of Clare on US 27. Oliver had minor lacerations treated and released. Alden passenger George L. Crocker 40 of Trenton NJ also injured. Vehicle damages listed. State Police Mt Pleasant Post investigated. Gar Hits Load of Hay on US 27 south of Clare. Campbell 24 of Cadillac rear ended a hay wagon drawn by Myron Allen 16 of Clare R-3, no light on wagon reported. Damage to Campbell car $200 wagon $40. State Police Mt Pleasant Post investigated.
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Adam Oliver
Clare
Alden
Oliver
Mt. Pleasant
Myron Allen
R-3
Allen
Campbell
Watmer's Independent Produce Co Announces July Closures
A local notice states the Watmer's Independent Produce Co will close Saturday July 4 and reopen next Friday evening July 3 following a midweek closure error.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jaly
Watmer'a Independent Produce Co
County Victory Meeting at City Hall Tonight
A Clare County Victory meeting convenes at Clare city hall Friday evening to organize all retail dealers for War Stamp sales. Attendees include State Chairman Oscar Webber and local officials. a luncheon at 7:00 precedes the program. Conrad Walker plans a Victory Parade in Clare Saturday night with community groups and business representatives marching at 9:00.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clare County
Clare City Hall
United States Treasury Department
Oscar Webber
Detroit
Emery Freeman
Mt. Pleasant
Murl Houghton
Clare
George White
Emil Bucholz
Harrison
Bernard Schofield
Conrad Walker
American Legion Color Guard
American Legion
Veterans of Foreign Wars
Sons of the American Legion
Boy Scoutd
Fine response to rubber drive in Clare County
Wartime effort prompts Clarke County to inventory all scrap rubber. Roosevelt calls for nationwide collection to report to the Commander in Chief and ship to reclaiming plants quickly. Over fifty tons have been collected locally with oil companies paying one cent a pound.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clare County
Roosevelt
Akron
Ohio
Clare
Jas. A. Clute
County Salvage
Victory Committee
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Robt. Kleiner
Wallace Harper
Harrison Bank
Avondalee
Clare Sentinel
AAA
Theodord G. Bowler
United Conservation Clubs
Bowler
AY Annual Meet
Henry Doll
Northeastern
Cadillac
City. Hall
City Park
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