Townships Nominate Spring Election Candidates
Clare and Isa peninsula counties caucuses announce township race tickets and special franchise ballots for Monday April 6. Listed are Republican and Democratic slates with supervisors clerks treasurers highway commissioners justices of the peace constables and two clerk vacancies across Arthur Franklin Freeman Garfield townships plus Garfield Peoples Ticket.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clare
Isapella
Clare County
Arthur Township
Republican
Ray Harrold
Mary Sanders
Melvin Haines
Percy H. Hall
Freeman Township Union
J. J. Beard
John Gaffney
Paul Weage
Thomas Cook
Justice of Peace
Herbert Middleton
Ralph Goodrich
Cyrus Waldron
Eddie Beard
Garfield ‘Township
Peoples
Darius Scott
Maude Sommerville
Peter Oman
Frank Gilman
Chas, L. MecKinzie
Jerdeena Tryon
Mrs Abner Thompson Dies At Home Of Daughter In Clare
Frances Aurilla Borden Thompson died March 12 1942 at age 87 at the Clare home of her daughter Mrs Hola McDonel after living in Michigan since infancy. She was born March 5 1855 in Rochester New York married Abner Thompson January 19 1872 and had five children: Byra Perry Josephine Drake Hola. The couple lived near Shepherd for 46 years. Mr Thompson died April 1 1926. She was remembered as a kind wife and mother.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frances A. Thompson
Hola McDonel
Clare
Frances Aurilla Borden
Francis and
Naomi Borden
Rochester
New York
Michigan
Greenville
Abner Thompson
Byra
Perry
Covert
Josephine Drake
Hola
Thompson
Farami
Shepherd
Mr. Thompson
State to Quit Distribution of Highway Maps
On orders from the Army the State stopped public distribution of its highway map. Major Gen. Cummins, Sixth Corps commander, said the detailed map could aid unfriendly agencies if released widely. Previously 625,000 maps were distributed. now maps go only to official agencies and defense organizations. Motorists must obtain new editions via the Automobile Club of Michigan or local gasoline companies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Army
G. Donald Kennedy
J. H. Cummins
Sixth Corps
State Highway Department
Cummins
Automobile Club of Michigan
First Bouts of Annual Boxing Show at Clare High
At the seventh annual boxing event in the Clare High School gymnasium on Wednesday evening the elimination bouts featured winners listed by first contestant. The program includes eight bouts with weights from 69 to 153 pounds and a later wrestling match during intermission. More eliminations and the finals awarding engraved trophies follow on March 26 with judges Mowbray Bowler Barbari.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clare High School
Jimmy Woodworth
John Musser
Bob ‘Wallace
James Gibson
Floyd Russell
Ralph Walconer
Henry Eberhart
Kenneth Kapplinger
Bill Case
Jack Tice
Paul Creguer
Lavern Wood
Douglas Paxton
Tom Grice
Bob Chapman
Dean Mance
Richard Koch
Carl Cappaert
Charles Strange
Gordon Mowbray
Theo. G. Bowler
Carlo Barbari
Bill Kelly
Mt. Pleasant High School
The
Sentinel
Navy offers path for Selective Service men Tuesday
Detroit Toledo area men with Selective Service order numbers were urged by Lt Cmdr Carson R. Miller to visit a Navy recruiting station for a physical exam with no obligation to enlist. He cited petty officer roles paying up to 99 dollars monthly plus subsistence, with 56 trades and 100 specialties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Detroit-Toledo
Carson R. Miller
Detroit
Navy
Miller
Renair Expert Radio Device Teased In Ad
Fragmentary OCR hints at a Renair expert radio device advertised for home use. The readable text mentions tubes and a value price, with no clear model name or release date given.
Farm Program run by farmers under AAA structure
The article explains that the AAA Farm Program is 100 percent farmer administered. It details the local governance through Community Committees and County Committee selections. Clare County districts list eight chairmen from various townships and the process of annual secret-ballot elections. The text notes the involvement of the Clare County Agricultural Conservation Association and ongoing reporting continues on page twelve.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aa.a
A.A.A
Congress
Clare County
Arthur A. Lower
Arthur
Everett L. Wallace
Franklin
Hamilton
Floren Pudway
Sheridan
Ortho Boulton
Hayes, Hatton
Frost
Lewis R. Light
Clare County Aca
Hayes Township
Franklin F. Littlefield
Crippled Children Aid Returned Soldiers Appeals Across Michigan
The National Society for Crippled Children and 42 state groups mobilize Easter Seals to fund Michigan and national programs aiding permanently handicapped veterans. The sale runs until Easter Day April 5 with leaders noting private and government resources must expand to meet future needs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Society For Crippled Children, Inc
Frank Hochstetler
Clare County
Michigan Society For Crippled Children
National Society
H. W. Palmer
National Organization
Mrs. Hochstetler
Palmer
Two Men Arrested on Drunk and Disorderly Charge
Arthur Thompson of Clare was arrested Saturday March 14 for drunk and disorderly conduct by a Deputy Sheriff. He was placed on ninety day probation and ordered to pay $3.35 in court costs plus a $5 fine after a March 16 hearing before Justice Jennings Archambault. Mussel of Clare was arrested Sunday March 16 by Chief William B. Dunlop on the same charge and held at the county jail until his later appearance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur Thompson
Clare
Jennings Archambault
Thompson
Arthur
Mussel
Glare
Wm. B. Dunlop
Red Cross Meeting Cancelled Owing to Impassable Roads
Red Cross activities report that the March 9 meeting was cancelled due to impassable roads. The next meeting is set for the second Monday in April at Harrison High School with all unit chairmen urged to attend or send a representative.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Cross
Harrison High School
Home Nursing Classes Offer War Time Guidance
County Nurse Ina Mary Young leads Thursday night sessions at the school house for mothers and homemakers. A joint March 26 banquet will honor two Wednesday classes, with speakers Mrs Vera Mills and Mr Kenneth Swanson and a fine movie to entertain attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ina Mary Young
Clare High School
Defense Training School Adds Welding Class Six Nights Weekly
The National Defense Training School expands to six evening sessions from 7 to 12. Two welding classes run Mon Wed Fri and Tue Thu Sat under Supervisor Carleton Garthe with instructors Pratt Mowbray Gillespie Foote Lear and tool checker Van. In February seventy seven men enrolled. a women’s class is under consideration. A Michigan Employment Service rep sought welders for defense plants. plant photos appear on page four.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Defense Training School
Carleton Garthe
Maurice Pratt
Gordon Mowbray
James Gillespie
Jamey Foote
Carl Lear
Clarence van
Michigan Employment Service
AAA Meeting in Frost Rescheduled to March 25
The A A A meeting at Frost town hall, postponed from March 13 due to snow and again delayed by the Harrison School carnival, is now set for Wednesday evening March 25. Organizers hope for steady interest and a good turnout for the discussion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
AAA
Frost
A.A.A
Frost Town Hall
Harrison
Osborn Seeks First Ward Alderman Seat At Democratic Caucus
Elmer Li Osborn urges voters to back his candidacy for Alderman of the first ward at the Democratic caucus on Monday evening and again at the April 6 election. He pledges to perform duties to the best of his ability.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elmer Li Osborn
Classified Lines Spark Reader Curiosity
Fragmentary notices from the Clare Sentinel hint at a bustling classifieds section. A mix of misc listings appears, with odd phrases and stray words suggesting ads, personals, and small local notices.
Clare Rod and Gun Club Elects Officers at Annual Meeting
The Clare Rod and Gun Club held its annual meeting at Hampton's Garage with strong member turnout. President Henry Doli led the session after a favorable report by Henry Doll, electing officers and naming directors for the coming year. Planning includes a conservation banquet on April 22 in Clare city hall auditorium with prize and ticket committees named.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clare Rod and Gun Club
Hampton’s
Jesse Hampton
Henry Doll
Henry Doli
Richard Woodcock
Harold Loomis
Lance Thayer
Roy Beitinck
Floren Pudway
James Clute
Burke Collins
Joe Sproat
Geo, White
Ben Burdo
Harold Fleming
John Hall
Chester Richard
Wm. Lang
Forest Shumway
Clare City Hall
Geo. White
County Agricultural Adjustment Assn to Meet at Court House
Clare County Chairman Robert C. Kleiner announces plans for the annual meeting of the County Agricultural Adjustment Association to be held Tuesday March 24 at the court house in Harrison opening at ten o'clock in the morning. Committeemen and their wives will attend to review the past year and plan 1942. State Agriculture officials and Mrs Esther Smalligan will speak. dinner will be served at the Congregational church by the Women's Auxiliary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert C. Kleiner
Clare County
County Agricultural Adjustment Association
Court House
Harrison
State Department of Agriculture
Esther Smalligan
B. Schlaffley
Congregational Church
Women
Mrs Jesse Lamphere’s Parents Injured in Auto Accident
My and Mrs Floyd Merica and Mr and Mrs Willis Roberts of Flint were guests of the Lampheres Sunday. On US 10 at Midland Road intersection their car was struck by a Midland ambulance. The Mericas were bruised and shocked but recovering at home in Flint.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Floyd Merica
Willis Roberts
Flint
Jesse Lamphere
Us-10
Midland Road
Midland
Third Ward voters seek support for Democratic alderman candidate
A partial OCR reads a candidate's appeal for the April 6 election in the Third Ward. The message pledges impartial service if elected and requests votes from Democratic voters.
Advice on Safe Kite Flying From Consumers Power
D H Gerhard of Consumers Power Company warns of the dangers when kites contact electric wires. He urges using dry twine, large open spaces free of wires, and avoiding streets, poles, or trees to recover a kite. Endangering electrical service and personal safety is highlighted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. H. Gerhard
Consumers Power Company
Mr. Gerhard
Gerhard
Former Clare Nurse Bernice Evert dies in Saginaw
Bernice Morene McKinnon Evert born February 28 1909 died March 13 1942 at St Marys Hospital Saginaw age 33. She married Ralph F Evert September 17 1932 and had three children Sally Ann Ralph Junior Robert James. Funeral from home then St Andrews Church with burial at Mt Olivet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clare
Ralph F. Evert
St. Mary’s Hospital
Saginaw
Bernice Morene McKinnon
Alex McKinnon
St. Mary's Hospital
Chicago
Ralph Junior
Sally Ann
Robert James
Bernice
St. Andrew’s Church
Timothy ‘Kre
Mt. Olivet
Mobilization Month Urges Farmers to Exceed 1942 Goals
Farm Fieldwoman calls March M Month mobilization to ready farms for spring work. She stresses AAAs role in setting soil building, loans, quotas, and war crop adaptations like soybeans flaxseed peanuts and tomatoes. Emphasizes farmer led program with war effort guidance from Vice President Wallace down.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mother Nature
A.A.A
Wallace
National Farm Program
Fox
CANDIDATES FOR SPRING ELECTION NAMED TUESDAY
The Republican city convention in City Hall and ward caucuses nominated candidates for the April 6 election. Mayors and clerks lead lists with N L Tibbits and Alex McKinnon. Democrats later nominated Robert Mair for mayor and Edna Morgan for city clerk. Marotzke and Parker appear among several contested posts, while Mair stepped down from re election.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
N. L. Tibbits
Alex McKinnon
Hazel Hawkins
Dave Woolston
Robert Archambault
Guy Hardy
John Hanley
John Empey
Harold Fleming
John Rodabaugh
Jesse Hampton
Robert Mair
Edna Morgan
Bernice Johnson
Gilmore Pioneer Lady Eliza Graham Dies at 70
Eliza Mary Graham Brasington born March 30 1871 in Blenheim Ontario passed away March 9 1942 at her Gilmore township Michigan farm at age 70 years 11 months 9 days. Survived by husband Jesse B Brasington four children two brothers one sister and eight grandchildren. Funeral held March 12 at Gilmore Church of Christ with ministers officiating. burial in Gilmore cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eliza
Mary Graham
Blenheim
Woodstock County
Ontario
Canada
Gilmore Township
Isabella County
Michigan
Hugh M
Louisa
Graham
Hugh Graham
Jesse Byron Brasington
Jesse B. Brasington
Ivan Seymour
Mt. Pleasant
Clifford LeRoy
Gilmore
Hlly Smith
Ada Grace Sherman
James T. Graham
Bat Axe
John L. Graham
Oakland
California
Gertrude Freeman
Gikmore Church of Christ
Charles
Hie
Gilmore Cemetery
Rummage Sale by American Legion Auxiliary Planned
An American Legion Auxiliary rummage sale is set for Saturday afternoon at the Legion hall. The event promises a variety of bargains including coats and other items.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American’ ‘Legion Auxiliary
Legion
Also Mentioned on This Page
Church of God
Glare County
Farwell
Defense Training School
First Ward
Clare Sentinel
Third Ward
Power Company
Mair
Henry Ackerman
Arthur Parrish
Stanley Parish
Theo. G. Bow
Omer Parent
Himer Osborn
Harold Wyman
J. C. Marotzke
Elmer L. Osborn
Fred Parish
Ralph Artibee
Ace Parker
Barney Burnett
Lawrence Brown
Eugene Wyman
Harley Holt
Gilmore Pioneer Lady
Jesse Brasington
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