OPA urges proper license plate updates and fuel rationing rules
The article explains updating license numbers on ration coupons and tire records after receiving new plates. It cites large fuel and mileage savings from state and federal conservation programs, notes Michigan's 20 percent reduction, and urges carpool efficiency. It also clarifies sugar stamp 40 usage for home canning, valid through February 1945.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
District of Columbia
OPA
Michigan
Endorse Gasoline Coupons Now to Prevent Counterfeit Theft
If you drive a car, endorse every gasoline ration coupon with your license number and the state of issue in ink or indelible pencil. Do not wait until you reach the gas line. Endorsement in ink prevents invalid coupons and protects the ration system from thieves and counterfeiters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
OPA
Plant Transportation Committee
Hastings Windstorm Insurance Passes Half Billion Mark
The 1943 auditor’s report shows Michigan Mutual Windstorm Insurance Co of Hastings surpassed 500 million dollars in insured in force, nearing its 60th anniversary with about 520 million at start of 1944. It served 130,000 policyholders, paid over 10,000 windstorm losses last year, and held 400,000 in reinsurance to protect policyholders and keep rates low. Directors and officers are listed across Hastings and Michigan towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michigan Mutual Windstorm Insurance Company
Hastings
Michigan
Windstorm Co
Windstorm Insurance Co
Harrison Dodds
Guy E. Crook
M. BE. Cota
Pancake Supper Slated by The Guild on March 11
The Guild announces a pancake supper to begin at 5 00 p m on Saturday March 11 at 2212 venue details incomplete. Funds raised support guild programs and community activities.
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Guild
Two From Clare Enroll at M.S.C. for Winter Term
Enrollment at Michigan State College for the winter term totals 6,361 civilians and military. Two Clare county residents are Pfc. Chester A. Richard Jr. and Ruth Jean Gregory, with Richard transferred to Camp Grant Medical Training Center, Illinois.
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Michigan State College
Clare County
Linton
Pfc
Chester A. Richard, Jr
Ruth Jean Gregory
Clare
Camp Grant
Illinois
Michigan
Wayne
Ingham
New York
Indiana
Ohio
Wisconsin
Canada
China
Panama
Cuba
Puerto Rico
Nova Scotia
Red Cross Drive Progress Amid War Effort
Report from Clare county shows the Red Cross canvass at the halfway mark with encouraging but incomplete results. Local solicitors urge generous contributions as war demands rise and soldiers overseas and at home rely on Red Cross comforts.
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RED Cross
Clare County
Mrs. E. A. White Dies in Florida Home
Mrs. E A White long active in Clare society dies at her Florida home. She built and lived in three Clare houses since 1885 and was sister to Carrie Eaton. Survived by daughter Ruby Lewis and sons Carlton Edward and Dale Alfred, with four grandchildren and three great grandchildren. Funeral at Doherty Funeral Home Friday at 2:30 p.m. Interment Cherry Grove Cemetery.
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D. Eaton
Clare News-Argus
Carrie Haton
East Fifth Street
W. M. Byers
West State Street
A. E. Mulder
Hast State and
Pine Streets
Eugene Hosford
Ruby Lewis
New Smyrna
Florida
Carlton Edward
Ridgewood
New Jersey
Dale Alfred
Westerville
Ohio
Carrie Eaton, Gray
Los Angeles
California
Clare
Doherty
Harold Watson
Chas. B. Hahn
Cherry Grove Cemetery
What You Bury With WAR BONDS
Wartime morale letters reach servicemen via V mail. The piece highlights V mail as a rapid conduit for home news and emphasizes support for the production front and victory through savings and War Bonds backed by the U. S. Treasury.
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U. S. Treasury Department
Republican Convention and Ward Caucuses in Clare
The Republican Convention for the City of Clare will be held Tuesday March 14 1944 at 8 00 P M in the City Hall Clare to nominate candidates for Mayor City Clerk City Treasurer Justice of Peace and to conduct other business. Following the City Convention ward caucuses will be held in each ward at Johnston s Elevator Hampton s Garage City Hall to nominate Supervisors Aldermen Constables and handle other business.
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Clare
Justice of Peace
Johnston
Hampton's
City Hall
Fred Smailey
Jackson's
Appreciation Note from Charles Pfetsch
Thank you to friends and neighbors who called and brought gifts during my illness. Gratitude also to Dover Sunday School for the beautiful plant.
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Dover Sunday School
Final Notice to Dog Owners in Clare City
Final notice warns dog owners that after March 16 1944 all dogs roaming freely will be picked up and impounded under Ordinance No 177. City license fee due by March 15 with a 60 cent penalty. 2113 Common Council Clare.
Fish Supper Planned by Clare Lodge and Rebekahs
The Clare 1.0.C.F. and Rebekahs announce a fish supper on March 24. Further details to follow next week. The note also mentions that increased vitamin A may lessen cold severity and duration for those with frequent colds.
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Clare
C.F
Rebekahs
Thanking Clare neighbors and Methodist Church friends
Mr. and Mrs. James Knepper express gratitude for gifts and kindness during their stay in Clare. They say they will remember everyone as they depart for their destination.
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Methodist Church
Clare
James Knepper
Card of Thanks for Jimmie Spicer Death
Card of thanks from Mr. and Mrs. Floyd Spicer and family for flowers and kindness at the time of death of their little son Jimmie. Special thanks to Rev. Chas. Kleinhardt for comforting words.
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Jimmie
Chas. Kleinhardt
Floyd Spicer
Rummage Sale At St. Cecilia’s Church Planned by Unit 1
A rummage sale is scheduled Friday and Saturday March 16 and 11 at Doherty's Plumbing shop by Unit No 1 of St. Cecilia's church. Mrs Albert Haley serves as chairman.
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Doherty
St. Cecilia’s Church
Albert Haley
Sincere thanks for flowers and support after bereavement
A grateful note expresses thanks for flowers sympathy and aid during a bereavement. Special thanks go to Rev Hilton for comfort and to the singers and Mr Thurston for kindness, with broad gratitude to all helpers. Names listed include Mrs Anna Green and family Pfe Mrs Albert Heintzelman Mie Mrs Henry Stratton and others.
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Hilton
Thurston
Anna Green
Pfe
Albert Heintzelman
Mie
Henry Stratton
M. W. Bowen
Walter Green
Clair Green
Roy Green
Hoa Monday
Classified Liner Listings From Clare Notice
WANTED to rent a house in Clare by April 1st with cash rent in advance. A Burrill of Clare R-1 Michigan seeks a residence. FOUND a ladies glove at Thayer Dairy in Clare. Inquire at Clare Sentinel office. Bate.
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Clare
Burrill
R-1
Michigan
Democratic Convention Candidates Named in Ward Nominations
The Democratic Convention for March 14 1944 at 9 30 P M meets to nominate candidates for Justice of Peace to fill a vacancy in First Ward at Fred Smailey s Shop and in Second Ward at Jackson s Meat Market. Committee members Elmer Osborn Harold Wyman and Omer Parent sign the notice.
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Elmer Osborn
Harold Wyman
Omer Parent
Auction Sale Near Clare and Coleman on March 7 1944
Public auction of farm property to be held at 12 30 pm at 114 miles west of Coleman on US 10 or 8 miles east of Clare. Items include 2 horses 63 dead cattle hogs farm implements 100 shacks corn 100 bushel seed oats 1942 200 bushel seed barley Wisconsin 1942 300 bushel potatoes field run Terms cash Russell Hubbie prop Andrew Courser auctioneer.
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Coleman
Us-10
Clare
Wisconsin
Russell Hubbie
Andrew Courser
Vernon Township Tax Collection at Citizens State Bank
Vernon Township taxpayers will pay taxes at Citizens State Bank on Saturday February 26 and Saturday March 4 the last day to pay taxes. Township Treasurer Ralph H. Irwin notes the funds and dates.
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Citizens State Bank
Ralph H. Irwin
Rummage Sale Planned at Masonic Hall March 4
The 6.0.8 group announces a rummage sale at Masonic Hall on March 4. Proceeds to support community activities.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Harry F. Kelly
Elaine Somers
Elsie
Max Ballinger
St. Johns
London
America
Women’s Army Corps
Westminster Bridge
Hastings Windstorm Insurance CO
W. P. Green
Hillsdale
F. Bessmer
Owosso
Mich
W. A. Bartlett
Alma
TJ. Osburn
Lansing
Horacée Powers
W. P. Mott
Scottville
C. C. Conway
Lupton
William Rebertson
Aloss
Fort Bragg
M.S.C
E. A. White
War and Navy Departments
Pearl Harbor
Clare, Michigan
WM. H. Bicknell
Member
Federal Reserve System
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
Charles Pfetsch
City of Clare
Vernon Twp. Taxpayers
Masonic Hail
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