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Newspaper
Clare Sentinel
Location
Clare, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Mar 09, 1945
Page
1
The article urges American housewives to donate 230 million pounds of used kitchen fats in 1945 to support wartime needs. It details uses from explosives and rockets to medicines and rubber, noting fat must be kept clean of bones and water. Simple household steps are offered to improve collection and habit formation.
At Clare Bowling Alley last Friday night the Head Pin Classic saw Roy Cimmerer lead the 7:00 squad with 452 while Dr. Haveman posted 181. Bertha Russell led the 9:00 ladies with 332 and Jo Anderson 194. Mixed doubles on Sunday yielded a 1219 winning total led by Bertha Russell and partner, with Jo Anderson and Jack Sternaman close behind at 438 for the top two-game score. Next mixed doubles on March 18.
A St Patrick's Dance will be held at Clare city hall on Saturday March 17 from 9:00 PM to midnight to benefit a war worthy cause. Proceeds go to support the effort, with the event promoted locally.
The twelfth annual Easter Seal Sale for Crippled Children and Disabled Adults is under way. Quota for Clare County for the 1945 Seal Sale is $459.00. Let us all contribute to put us over the top.
Funeral services were held at Coleman Methodist Church for Eber Raymond who died in Mt. Pleasant hospital after a heart attack. Rev. Carpenter and Rev. Draggoo officiated with burial in Coleman cemetery. He was born January 26 1876 in St. Clair County Michigan and later farmed in Isabella County before moving to Coleman. He leaves widow Emma Worring Raymond four grandchildren two brothers and three sisters among other relatives.
Fire crews responded to Robert Ryan’s home on Hast Sixth St Sunday forenoon after an electric refrigerator repair caused gas to explode when it met a gas stove. Henry Mogg suffered Burns and Ferris Graham sustained wrist and facial burns. both treated and discharged. The blast damaged walls and window. loss covered by insurance.
The Clare High School Varsity Club held its annual banquet at Gleason's on Tuesday evening February 27. Larry Foss was elected honorary captain and seniors Harvey Hartshorn Richard Koch Douglas Masten Bill Hawkins and Jack Rodabaugh spoke. Douglas Masten organized the event and Don Cappasri acted as toastmaster.
Four people injured at 1:00 Thursday when Barney Scott’s car left a county road south of Harrison and plunged into a deep ditch. Passengers Lyle Waite, Anna Marie Scott, Barney Scott, and Mrs. Scott were treated at Clare Hospital. Waite and Miss Scott remained under care while Barney and Mrs. Scott were admitted briefly or discharged.
The Red Cross service emblem appears alongside service stars as millions of homes display it this month. Three million volunteers will push a 1945 War Fund target of 200 million dollars, urging past donors and new contributors to sign up. Overseas workers value the emblem, and families hope to show support with the national membership card.
Mrs Mary Mater learns son Pfc Russell Mater, once listed missing, is now a German prisoner of war. Mr Floyd Callihan and Mrs Callihan hear their son Pfc Maud Callihan, missing since December 21 in Germany, is a German POW. Mrs Kenneth Crieteh is informed their husband Sgt Kenneth Trietch, missing since December 16, is a German POW. Floyd and Kenneth both enlisted in 1943 and served overseas.
City Library hosts Friday meeting to form the Hospital Auxiliary Unit for Central Michigan Community Hospital at Mt. Pleasant. Mrs. H. E. Cook will preside with information on the project and committee representatives urged to attend.
Clare Pioneers lose 28 to 20 to Beaverton in district tournament at Central Michigan College Mt Pleasant. Bill Chaffee led Clare with 12 points, Harvey Hartshorn added 7, Beaverton top scorer Beall with 12. Team ends season with eight wins and six losses.
The Clare Rod and Gun Club holds its annual meeting at 8:00 P.M. on Tuesday March 13 1945 at the Clare city Hall for election of officers and other business. Motion pictures on hunting and fishing tips will be shown and only members may vote. Public invited. Harold Loomis secretary.
Edward Tex Vernon received a Hobbs telegram stating Ralph Stafay was hospitalized in critical condition after a home accident in Bhunie New Mexico. The man, a Union Rotary Drilling employee living in Clare previously, fell under a raised house trailer, fracturing his skull and injuring his back but showed some improvement.
Clare county seeks a $6,500 Red Cross fund with a daily average gift of at least $3.50 per donor. The plea notes even a small daily contribution supports soldiers, blood supplies, and home life, urging contributions guided by conscience.
Republican and Democratic conventions and ward caucuses will be held Monday night March 12 to nominate candidates for city offices. The GOP meets at City Hall at 8 00 with ward sessions at Johnston s Elevator Hampton s Garage and City Hall. The Democratic meet follows at 9 30 with ward sites Fred Smalleys Shop Jackson s Meat Market and City Hall.
War Food Administrator Marvin A. Jones assures county AAA boards that several thousand war prisoners, Mexican nationals, and even army assistance could supply the labor needed for planting and harvesting all beets. A telegram to the Beet Sugar association urges farmers to plant maximum acres, noting depleted sugar stocks and high 1945 price guarantees.
Fourteen youths aged fifteen to twenty attended the first meeting at Johnson's garage in Mt Pleasant. Richard Vance leads the county project with aid from Gould Pinney and Lee Johnson. The program covers farm machinery and tractors with sessions set for March 14 19 22 and April 2 9 12 30 at the same location.
Beaver and otter may be trapped in Clare county from March 17 to March 31 with licenses. Licenses available at the Conservation Office in Harrison. Trappers may seize up to eight animals total with at most two otter, and must register catches for sealing. Beaver will be sealed at the Harrison office on April 2.
Patrolman Joseph Cunningham of 204 Dunlop Road was admitted to Clare Hospital at 12:25 a m Sunday March 4 with fractures to both bones of his lower left leg after slipping on ice behind Jim's Recreation at the MeHwan Fifth street corner. He is expected to remain in hospital for several weeks.
A fragment asks about allocating 10 percent of your dhrome to purchasing Wo Bonds. The text is incomplete but implies a guidance or advertisement tone about a specific bond type. No clear individuals or organizations are identified.
Starting next week after noon, religious classes will run 3:15 to 4:00 pm with study time for nonparticipants. Classes offered at Clare Catholic and Protestant churches with credit noted in cumulative folders. Congregational and Methodist church programs run March 12 to 28 and March 12 onward respectively, led by Rev. Harold Watson and Rev. Hahn with school credit and church certificates.
James Henry Reed died March 1 1945 at Petoskey Hospital at age 70 years 7 months 25 days He was born July 6 1874 in Port Huron Michigan son of James and Sarah Reed He lived in Loomis Mancelona Coleman Clare Portland Oregon and Loomis cemetery funeral held Sunday at 2 00 pm at Phurston Funeral Home with Rev Wesley Teale officiating
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