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Newspaper
Clare Sentinel
Location
Clare, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Jun 30, 1944
Page
2
The Red Cross urges parents to supervise children at near home swimming spots as rationing boosts use of local pools rivers and lakes. With protected facilities scarce many youngsters may swim without lifeguards and parents must enforce water safety and check for submerged hazards to avoid accidents.
Officials urge cleaning debris and snags from the water, marking dangerous spots, sectioning off shallow areas for non swimmers, and keeping rescue equipment readily available to ensure swimmer safety.
Qualified electors are notified of a primary election in Lincoln Township Clare County Michigan on Tuesday July 11 1944 from 7:00 a m to 8:00 p m Eastern War Time Nomination of officers includes Representative in Congress Governor Lieutenant Governor State Senator State Representative Prosecuting Attorney Sheriff County Clerk and Register of Deeds County Treasurer County Drain Commissioner County Coroners County Surveyor County Road Commissioner Delegates to the County Convention Judge of Probate Circuit Court Commissioner The Fighting Fifth Volunteers will call on you Be ready
Clare Mich June 5 1944 regular meeting of the common council with Ald Dunlop Lehr Manee Smith and Wyman present Mayor Archambault absent. Bills and building permits considered under WPB rules. Authority given to draft a zoning ordinance. Adjournment followed.
A wartime plea urges citizens to buy War Bonds to support troops overseas and supply munitions food clothing and medical aid. The speaker asks families to remember those serving and to fund the effort so loved ones can return and combat tyrants in Europe and the Orient.
City officials warn water supply is insufficient as the single well is cleaned. Residents are urged to conserve by limiting sprinkling to 6:00 to 9:00 a m or 8:00 to 11:00 p m to reduce demand until repairs enable normal service. A deeper second well is recommended for fire protection and public health.
Sprinkling hours set from 6 00 am to 9 00 am and 8 00 pm to 11 00 pm to conserve water supply and protect pumps and machinery. Clare City Common Council announces the rule.
The Sternaman Studio will close for two weeks from June 26 to July 10 with only Saturdays open. They will operate full hours on Saturday July 1 and Saturday July 8.
The Sentinel offers a limited supply of large party and public supper paper table cloths for individuals and organizations while supply lasts.
Closed Thursday afternoons starting July 6 due to policy. Representative Roy O Woodruff endorses a peaceful settlement acceptable to all nations but warns against overreach, stating America cannot fix every global wrong or fund others, or risk national collapse.
Classified notice seeks twenty men for common labor at Harrison Branch. Transportation provided to and from job from Ward warehouse US-27 or call 320 203 B Ward US-27 8.
Lesson for July 2 presents subjects and Scripture texts selected and copyrighted by the International Council of Religious Education under license for use. The note credits permission for use.
A church lesson reviews Joshua to David focusing on leadership after Moses death. It highlights God’s provision of a new leader Joshua, the promise of victory, obedience and courage, meditation on Scripture, and Joshua’s counsel for future blessings and continuity under God.
Dover blacksmith delivered 25 bushels or 1250 pounds of seed eight miles uphill for 4.00 per pound claiming a 5000 dollar payoff. Spike Horn Meyer discovered the can hid under a tree stump contained Canada thistle seed instead of dandylion seed. Hverette blamed the crooked thresher man who supplied the seed from Jackson county.
Notice of an election in Gilmore County Isabella Michigan on July 1 1944 from 7:00 to 8:00 a m for nominating the County Clerk Register of Deeds County Coroner Circuit Court Commissioner Harold Warner Bonds in the Fifth War Loan and Normandy blood tribute.
Notice to electors of Clare Michigan that a General Primary Election will be held on Tuesday July 11 1944 at City Hall voting for Governor Lieutenant Governor and other state and county offices. Polls open 7 am to 8 pm with in line voters allowed to vote. Clerk Alex McKinnon.
We sincerely thank neighbors and friends for kindness and sympathy and the flowers sent during our recent bereavement in the death of our son Robert from Mr. and Mrs. George Vollmer and family.
A nostalgic verse recalls families urging youths to fish and play ball on a sunny day. It emphasizes communal effort, outdoor activity, and a prayer for protection and courage to win the fight.
Mr and Mrs Levi Scott thank neighbors and friends for their 50th wedding anniversary celebration. Special thanks go to Mrs McKinnon and Mrs Young for services and to all who sent flowers and remembrances. We are indeed grateful.
A rummage sale and bargains event is planned in the Mater building Clare on Friday and Saturday June 30 and July 1. Mrs A Jordan and Mrs Mason Smith of Unit No 4 are coordinating the sale.
H A Samborn states that the business will be closed on Tuesdays and Wednesdays throughout July.
The Sentinel states it will not accept new or renewal subscriptions for any paper other than The Sentinel starting June 16 1944 due to many Michigan dailies delaying subscriptions and raising rates without notice.
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