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Newspaper
Clare Sentinel
Location
Clare, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Mar 24, 1944
Page
4
Two lengthy World War II V-Mail letters detail family updates from Less Green in England and Cleland Green overseas. They describe safe travel, daily life, health, home news, and hopes for reunion, plus inquiries about relatives and friends serving abroad.
Rye Barley and various beans listed with prices. Hogs, beef, veal and lamb quotes by L W Jackson. Best steers and heifers fetch 12.00 to 14.00. common steers 9.00 to 11.75. best cows 22.00 to 11.00. veal 16.00 to 17.20. hogs 13.60 to 13.76. Includes notes on specific stock types and prices for a 1944 market report.
Mann Siding Bill Fishburn of Lansing visited friends here over Sunday. Joe Pfannes and his sister Miss Grace went to Ann Arbor last week Wednesday. Melvin Heintz enlisted in the Navy. Marjorie Hileman of Mt. Pleasant visited her parental home here over Sunday. Leo Heintz and Henry Heintz hosted visitors at Lily Lake. Gerald Heintzelman left for training camp last week Thursday. Charlie Van Blarcom of Greenwood visited the Howard Brockway home Sunday. Red Grass met with Mrs Leo Heintz last week Wednesday but icy roads kept attendance light.
The Frost Bible study met at the Clark and Brady home on March 17. Next meeting at the Cooper home on March 23, with Red Cross entertainment at the town hall on March 24. Pancake and sausage supper for Red Cross at 25 and 50 cents. Saint Patrick’s party for school children on March 17. Mrs. Tripp photographed pupils. Leota School teacher Mrs. Catron resigns to work for Clare County Bureau of Social Aid.
Bill Webber to Clare Monday on business. No school at Doty this week as Albert Roland paints interior. Albert Hanner of Marion visited Wd. Gordon at Al. Collins' home. Frank Simpson Burt Douglas and Weller Root helped Ace Gordon buzz wood Monday. Card party and shower for Mr. and Mrs. C. P. Spohn attended at Greenwood town hall Friday night March 17. Paul Gibson the County Agricultural Agent spoke on farm deferments at the Greenwood town hall last Wednesday. Virginia Gordon ill with flu but improving. Weller Root traveled with Mr. and Mrs. Miles Smalley and Ace Gordon to Harris Tuesday.
Fourth fifth grades made St Patrick decorations in art class. Ice storm disrupted buses Wednesday and Thursday. High achievers in spelling include Bernard DavisonPaul ine Hillyard Alvin Loomis Leona Wilds Marilyn DeGeer Shirley Shear Patricia Sherman Zelma Glen Thelma Penny. Sophomore class buses unable to run. town pupils attended with small turnout twelve of twenty seven. Third fourth grades Robert Taylor joins third grade from Carson City. class now forty. Easter Lily cutouts made. maps studied in fourth grade geography. Mediterraneans next. Perfect spelling scorers Doris Marshall Margaret Schmid Janet Schofield Owen Coffell Elton Fordyce Donald Lloyd Marlene Pattengill Carl Post Dewey Glen. Junior class play Ready Made Family set for Friday March 381 1944 cast includes Agnes Martyn Gladys Alwood Bob John Bistricky Marilee Donna Schofield Gracie Imogene Rawson Miss Lydia Doris Powell Henry Tur
A compiled schedule lists Farwell Townsend and Clare clubs meeting on various days each week. Organizations include Clara Rebekah Lodge No 167 and No 208 Clare Lodge, O E S, I C C F Clare Common Council, John H Sparkel Post W F W, Grant Townsend Club, Him Grove Townsend Club, Mt Vernon Grange, Clare PTA, Farwell Boy Scout troop 115, Clare Cub Pac, American Legion Auxiliary, Walter H Larman Post 128, Clare Masonic Lodge, Clare Townsend Club No 2, and Clare Troop 125. Meetings occur on Mondays Tuesdays Wednesdays Thursdays and Fridays with times ranging from 7:00 to 8:30 p m.
A Farwell High School basketball meeting elected Hilton Marshall as Honorary Captain for 1943 44. Honor award winners included Corky Geib Raymond Schoffield Arlo Barber Kenneth Rulapaugh Sam Liechti William Dewey Johnnie Geib Bernard Robinson Dale Joslin Bernard Glass and Freeman Willey. Pep Sound honors went to Linda Cornell Eleanor Cashin Helen Newman Fern Miller Marjorie Marshall and Mary Lou Wiggins. The squad enjoyed a banquet hosted by the IOOF on March 23.
The annual Spring Democratic Convention for Clare County will be held at the courthouse in Harrison March 31 at 8 00 p m Eastern War Time to select delegates to the State Convention and transact such business as may come before said Convention Maria Beemer Bailey Chairman Democratic County Committee
Tin can salvage collection occurs in Clare on the third Thursday each month. Residents are asked to prepare cans properly and place them at the curb for pickup.
Classifieds note readers can trade unwanted items and acquire needed goods. Clara Sentinel’s Innérs section urges sellers to list underused household goods and readers to browse listings for affordable, practical purchases. Local classified ads emphasize quick exchanges and community sharing.
A brief note lists the March 26 lesson plan with selected scripture texts and subjects, prepared for Christian study. It indicates copyright permissions by the International Council of Religious Education and usage by permission.
A Christian lesson on the sacred value of human life, warning against alcohol’s harm. It cites Gen 1 27 28 Matt 12 11 12 Rom 14 19 21 I Cor 6 19 20 and urges honoring man and self, stressing the body as the temple of the Holy Spirit and warning that drunkenness destroys God’s gift. It argues society should elevate life over liquor.
An auction sale at Farwell Second Hand Store will be held on Wednesday March 29 at 1 00 PM. Items include refrigerator electric washing machine combination radio and phonograph kitchen cabinets cook stove heating stove oil burner table top gasoline stove living room suite inner spring mattress electric ironer library tables rockers tools odd chairs wash tubs ironing board curtain stretchers linoleum dishes and odd pieces. Terms of sale cash. Frank John auctioneer.
Ted Newman expresses gratitude for neighbors relatives and friends who sent plants cards letters and provided kind acts during his illness and thanks all who helped in any way.
A Clare city notice thanks Third Ward voters for unanimous support for the Republican candidate seeking re election as Supervisor. It pledges an impartial, conscientious and efficient administration if re elected on Monday April 3. Your support and vote will be appreciated.
A candidate speech from Chris Smith urging support for the First Ward aldermanic race at the Republican caucus. Smith promises efficient impartial service and asks for votes on Monday April 3.
The message from Alderman Eugene Wyman urges Third Ward voters to support his re election on Monday April 3 citing two years of service. He asks residents to vote and consider his record in office.
The Grant township annual meeting will be held Monday April 3 1944 at the Grant town hall. Reports will be read and other business transacted. Perry Geock, clerk.
A reflective verse recalling an old farm home with maple trees a vine porch green pastures and a brook. It cherishes a mother's care warm memories of winters skating summers play and a beloved image of a mother with brown hair as the dearest memory forever.
The American Legion and Auxiliary invite members and families to a pot luck supper on Monday evening March 27 at the Clare city hall Legion rooms.
A veteran resident and current First Ward Alderman seeks support for the Democratic ticket. He notes nineteen years in the ward, twenty years at one employer, and a record of fair dealing and city improvement.
The Robison family expresses gratitude to relatives friends and neighbors for flowers deeds and sympathy during illness and death. Special thanks to Rev Chas Kleinhardt for comfort and to the musicians and Russell Thurston for services. Signed Mrs Linnie Robison and family and Mr and Mrs O D Robison and Mr and Mrs Harl Robison and family.
The community thanks all who helped make the chicken supper a success. Special appreciation to the A and P Tea Company for coffee and to donors and Clare Masonic Lodge. John Rodabaugh W M.
Heartfelt message thanks everyone for flowers cookies candy ice cream greetings calls and acts of kindness. Special thanks to Dr and Mrs McArthur and the nursing staff for hospital care and to all who cared for the family at home. May God bless you all.
Mrs. Fred Morgan expresses gratitude to friends for flowers cards and many acts of kindness shown during her recent illness.
Charles N. Jasmin thanks Clare hospital staff including doctors and nurses for their attentive care during his stay.
Classified liners list farm implements for sale including McCormick Deering riding cultivator and Moore walking plow with other horse drawn tools. Nearby location Grant Chapman 3 miles north and 24% west of Clare. Also for sale prewar leather collapsible baby buggy phone 681 Clare. Found notebook please call at Sentinel office Clare.
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