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Newspaper
Clare Sentinel
Location
Clare, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Mar 08, 1946
Page
10
Barbara Paxton visits with Verna Barber as 1946 fund campaigns unfold. Dozens of residents and relatives from Grant and nearby towns attend visits and gatherings in Harrison and Lansing. The column lists numerous relatives, guests, and weekend trips across Michigan communities.
A Red Cross field director arranged an emergency furlough for a wounded soldier to reach his mother, saving her life with a blood transfusion. The article highlights ongoing Red Cross services for wounded, ill, and at home veterans, including clubs, rest homes, and personal support from medical social workers and volunteers. It notes the 1946 Fund Campaign seeking $100,000,000 to sustain aid.
Betty Nelson and daughter Joan of Mt. Pleasant were weekend guests of Earl and Leo Tupper. Raymond Thayer and family from St. Louis visited relatives Ivan and Lola McIntosh. Harry Nowlen Harry Jr and Lola Rulapaugh joined Dale and family in Maple Grove. Herb Randall and Herb Jr returned home after travels through San Antonio and seven states.
The Clara Theta Rho Girls Club met Wednesday evening with Patsy Irwin presiding. Pat Hall was initiated for membership and plans were made for a roller skating party next Wednesday with attendees meeting at Anderson's Drug Store. Refreshments were served in honor of Elva June Ogbarns birthday.
The Glare 10 C F Lodge held a Monday meeting with Richard Hall as noble grand and Russell Letter as vice grand, 24 members attended. Initiatory degrees were planned for March 18, and March 22 was set for burning the mortgage with Rebekah March committee coordinating along with Grand officers expected.
Mrs Marguerite Leonard presided as noble grand with forty members present. The Theta Rio Girls Club advisor asked the group to host dinner for the district meeting on May 25. Communications were read, February and March committee reports given, and due to a snowstorm the March meeting was canceled. Birthday supper postponed. guests included Mrs Clara Stone and Mrs Bya Schalafley.
The Rebekah Benefit Club met at Mrs. Harry Nowlen’s home for a pot luck dinner. New president Mrs. Sadie Ogle led the meeting and officers were installed. Proceeds from the benefit party went to the Samborn family burned out by a recent fire. Floral gifts honored Mrs. Nowlen on her anniversary and Mrs. Stone on her birthday. A garden party is planned at Mr. and Mrs. C. D. Harvey’s home on Wednesday March 6 with invites. The next meeting, an afternoon gathering, will be at Mrs. Thomas Abbott’s on Friday March 15.
North of Luzon during a mountain surrender conference American officers asked Japanese Lt Col Shi zume Sushimi about atomic bombs. The Japanese officer asked where the weapon was used, and an American replied we were the ones who used it. He appeared stunned and believed Japan may have once possessed such a weapon.
The Swiss government severely restricts all foreign political associations, banning open air meetings and demonstrations and prohibiting use of uniforms. The decree aims to prevent the formation of groups like the German Nazis and Italian Fascists and bars external interference in Swiss domestic policy.
L. 9. Erwin sues a Dallas hotel for 43275 damages after a ceiling fan allegedly fell onto his bed waking him with bruises to his body and dignity. He claims the incident caused pain and embarrassment and seeks compensation.
Washington outlines the FBI rigorous training at Quantico and Washington. Applicants aged 25 to 40 with college degrees in law or accounting must be loyal U.S. citizens. Agents earn 3640 dollars yearly starting pay and, after 16 weeks, join one of 57 field offices with ongoing refresher courses every 18 months.
Dr. Clarence C. Little told a lab meeting that more than 25 000 Maine grown mice were shipped to the Manhattan project and war department from the Roscoe B. Jackson Memorial Laboratory. He said about 235 000 to 30 000 mice were sent to determine irradiation effects on workers and future generations with final results delayed.
The war production board freed most reclaimed and scrap rubber and all synthetic rubber except neoprene for inner tubes and natural rubber. Manufacturers may produce bathing caps mats fly swatters combs beach bags bottle stoppers hair curlers gloves soap dishes window wipers sport shoes and other civilian rubber items for Christmas. Sponge rubber in cushions and mattresses is also unfettered.
EDGEWOOD ARSENAL MD The war ended before the flat-trajectory mortar could be used against Japan. The lightweight weapon was in the field when the cease fire order arrived. It fires straight into pillbox openings caves and dugouts. The device uses an aldriver rocket mechanism and weighs 170 pounds.
A Dallas library drawer of forgotten items holds a mix of junk and valuable articles. Miss Clanton notes bulky papers surface when books are returned, while items like photographs, letters, social security cards, and book markers are often overlooked.
Mrs. David Seiter hosted the North Vernon Extension Group on Wednesday for a pot luck dinner. Five members and one visitor attended as leaders Mrs. Arthur Thayer and Mrs. Elwood Ervin presented a lamp shades lesson. Next meeting place not arranged.
A plea highlights money invested in Victory Bonds to support the war effort and speed the return of soldiers. The call emphasizes civic duty and national resolve as the home front backs troops overseas.
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