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Newspaper
Clare Sentinel
Location
Clare, Michigan, United States of America
Date
May 07, 1943
Page
2
John E. Doherty misplaced a key case through a hole in his pocket on Saturday. He found the keys later at the Sentinel office, repeated the mishap with the same trousers, then wore new pants but the keys remained missing. He requests the finder return the key case.
J. M. Davis announces taking over the W. T. Rawleigh agency for Isabella and Clare counties. He plans to visit the northeast Isabella area first then northwest and into Clare to serve customers, apologizing for delayed mail notices until his second trip. He offers best possible service and requests patronage. Phone 7230-3.
Local Sentinel offers classified ads for readers to list items they no longer need. Post details include item description and contact method for pickup or delivery.
Dr John H Hall spent Monday evening to Wednesday evening in Lansing attending graduate and undergraduate schools of ministerial training for the Michigan and Detroit Conference. Ministers from Ewart Rosebush Sanford Mt Pleasant and Gladwin attended. Lectures were delivered by Bishop Raymond J Wade and Dr D Stanley Coors. Rev Charles W Mackenzie of Mt Pleasant lectured at the undergraduate school.
The Young People’s C. E. Rally will meet at Rev Charles Kleinhardt’s home on Tuesday evening May 11 at 8 00 p m. O W T All officers should attend if possible and help select a speaker and improve the program Pastors in the circuit are asked to announce the meeting in Sunday services M E Burkett president
The district health department serving Avenue Clare and Gladwin counties received aid from The Children's Fund for eight years with support from the U.S. Government Michigan and county Boards. Dr. Madelene Donnelly reports 3640 staff visits 1227 smallpox vaccinations 1339 diphtheria immunizations. Tuberculosis testing x rays and sanitoria admissions noted.
Wilson N Shipman sues Estina Shipman for divorce. Petit Jury list includes Teal Sheridan Phielipp Summerfield Harvey Surrey Phielipp Winterfield Archambault Clare Ist ward Gardon Clare 2nd ward Satson Clare 3rd ward Dillenback Harrison 1st Gleason Harrison 2nd ward Dysinger Arthur Charette Franklin Ranes Freeman Goodrich Garfield Oman Garfield Kapplinger Grant Smalley Greenwood Huisworth Miller Hamilton Reynolds Hatton Wloch Hayes Reed Lincoln Pleming Redding Bates Sheridan Ruth Jones Summerfield.
New York reports 1942 marked the busiest year for births in U.S. history with at least 2,800,000 babies born. The rise reflects population growth and safer infant and maternal survival, while the under-15 population fell to 33.1 million by 1940. Projections suggest 2,250,000 annual births would be needed to match 1930 levels by 1950.
New York report says explorer Osa Johnson Getts and her husband found Japanese in Guadalcanal and Tulagi as early as 1912. They observed camera equipped spies posing as fishermen and tradesmen, including a tailor later identified as General Ishimoto. A nearby island reportedly hosted a factory with 700 workers and possible bomb production.
Two American soldiers from New Jersey who enlisted the same day and served in the same unit were wounded in the same engagement and lie side by side at Walter Reed Hospital. Sergi H. Robson and Private Rocco R. Perrotti, both 22, landed at Safi Morocco and were wounded November 8. Robson suffered wounds to both thighs while Perrotti was wounded in the left thigh and right knee.
Tulsa Douglas Corrigan known for the wrong way flight rushed to a plane as a passenger to fetch another ship. An hour later he realized he had boarded the wrong craft heading to the wrong destination according to Maj. Pendleton Edgar who witnessed the moment.
Ottawa reports the prices board bans manufacturing full dress suits dinner jackets tuxedos cutaway and morning coats Prince Alberts and formal vests for the duration. Other civilian male clothing styles are frozen to 1942 models to free wool cloth for more important uses, the board says.
STOCKHOLM A rationing order covers canned mackerel and tuna with a plan to restrict fresh fish later. Canned fish supplies were built up early this year to buffer potential poor catches. Consumers face an option of extra rice with the canned fish ration.
The War Production Board appeals to the public to save, prepare, and ship tin cans for reclamation. It warns that insufficient response may lead to pressure to secure more tin as the salvage effort continues.
Howard Cotton of Sheridan township suffered a head and chest injury Saturday morning while attempting to harness a work horse. Dr Ballard treated a head wound with two stitches above the eye. He was taken to the Northway Clinic at Mt Pleasant for x rays and care and is resting as well as can be expected.
Notice to patrons says no city delivery of first class mail Saturday afternoons while parcel post is delivered. Office hours run 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. weekdays and 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Saturday. Return address required. Francis Jackson, Postmaster.
Clare City Council warns residents and business owners that burning rubbish within the fire zone is strictly forbidden and subject to penalties.
The Bettefit Auxiliary will hold a bazaar and rummage sale in the Hasler Building on EB 4th St on May 14 and 16. Proceeds support the club and community activities.
The Sheridan Center Red Cross Unit met at Mrs. Harry Grigg's home on Thursday April 29 with eleven present. Two lap robes were tied and other work finished. The next meeting will be at Mrs. Clarence Jordan's home on Thursday afternoon May 18.
The message notes collapsible rubberized boats as essential safety gear for Naval and land based aircraft. It cites a Midway battle incident where an Army lieutenant bailed out, viewed the battle from the boat, and was rescued by an American plane. It urges purchases of War Bonds with at least ten percent of income each payday to save pilots.
The article states coal is a major source for plastics materials and envisions a large rise in plastics production. It urges continued research, lower manufacturing costs, higher yields, and the development of a flexible range of intermediates to advance coal derivatives for a growing plastics industry.
The Board of Review of the City of Clare will meet at City Hall on May 17 1943 at 9 00 a m to review and equalize the assessment rolls for all wards. Session will last four days as required by law with possible extra time as needed. Dated May 4 1943 Alex McKinnon City Clerk.
To our neighbors and friends for their thoughtfulness during the illness and death of our mother and sister Mrs Mickle we are very grateful. The Family.
We thank friends and neighbors for kindness during the long winter and recent bereavement. Special thanks go to Rev. and Mrs. HE H Redman for comforting words, Dr. Ballard and wife for attention, Mrs. Thurston and Russell Thurston, Mrs. Mae Beatty, and relatives.
Effective Saturday May 7 gasoline sales for A B and ration stamp holders run Monday to Thursday 10:00 p m to 9:00 p m Friday and Saturday 10:00 a m to 10:00 p m Sunday 8:00 a m to 12:00 noon Gasoline line access for T card holders at all times per Petroleum Administration orders Hi Speed Service Seventh and McEwan Streets Clio Michigan Also a Congregational Church entertainment next Tuesday at 7:30 pm all invited.
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