Former Clare Photographer Dies in California at 77
Venona Toman 77, longtime Clare and Lake City photographer, died in Los Angeles after a limb amputation. She lived in California and was active in the Free Methodist church. Survived by brother George Lake City and three sisters Hattie Vander Heide Grand Rapids Lydia Stewart Colville WA Mary Hopkins Detroit. Interment in Los Angeles.
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Venona Toman
Clare
Los Angeles
California
Toman
Lake City
Free Methodist Church
George
Hattie Vander Heide
Grand Rapids
Lydia Stewart
Colville
Washington
Mary Hopkins
Detroit
Edward Toman
Offices of Dr G C Born Redeckorated
The offices of Dr G C Born have been redecorated enhancing their appearance. The reception x ray and diagnostic rooms feature soft green walls and ceilings while the colonic room and P entrance hallway use peach. White woodwork completes the soothing, well lit effect.
Piano Tuning EF P Alexander to Work in Clare
EF P Alexander the Piano Tuner will be in Clare again soon. For interest contact Miss Frances Anderson by phone.
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Alexander
Clare
Frances Anderson
Baby Billy Joe Williams Dies After Short Illness
Billy Joe Williams died at three months old in Clare County Michigan after a brief illness. He was born February 6 1943 in Sheridan township to Mr and Mrs Carl Williams. Funeral services were held at 2:00 PM May 13 1943 with Rev Chag Kilenhardt officiating and burial in Surrey township Cemetery Farwell.
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Billy Joe Williams
Sheridan Township
Clare County
Michigan
Carl Williams
Russell
Ben
Bobby
Ruth
Chag
Kileinhardt
Surrey Township
Farwell
Methodist Pastor's Wife Suffers Thumb Injury in Mixer
Mrs. John H. Hail sustained a severe injury to her right thumb Saturday while reassembling an electric mixer in her kitchen. The beater severed the end of her thumb between the nail and first joint. She was taken to Clare Hospital for treatment and is recovering.
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John H. Hail
Clare Hospital
Tin Can Salvage Drives Monthly Collection in Clare City
Clare residents are asked to place properly prepared tin cans at the curb on the first Thursday morning of each month for city truck collection. The effort supports the armed forces and requires public cooperation.
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Clare
Week of Auto Accidents Leaves Several Injured
A Hampton home houses patients recovering from injuries as a week of auto accidents continues. Three year old Duane Clair Wilson of Coleman suffered scalp lacerations and leg injuries after a backing car driven by Elton Carpenter struck him while at play. He received first aid from Dr. G C Born and was hospitalized briefly at Northway Clinic Mt Pleasant before returning home to recover.
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Duane Clair Wilson
Wilbur Wilson
Coleman
Elton, Carpenter
G. C. Born
Northway Clinic
Mt. Pleasant
Lost Black and White Lewellan Setter
A stray dog notice for a lost Lewellan Setter black and white. Liberal reward offered. Notify Bob Mair at Band Box Cleaners in Clare with any sightings.
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Lewellan
Bob Mair
Band Box Cleaners
Clare
Strong New Fabric For Mountain Troop Uniforms
Army Quartermaster Corps textile experts and manufacturers have developed a high tearing strength sateen fabric for mountain troops. The material, now used in trousers and aimed for broader military clothing, offers wind resistance and water repellence to improve protection in cold and mountainous climates.
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Army Quartermaster Corps
Soybean Flour in Bread Weighs Toward Meat Protein
A new bread containing soybean flour is headed to grocers. The addition boosts the bread’s protein toward meat levels though skim milk supplies for bread may fall short. The change aligns with a food order by Secretary Claude Wickard that sets a minimum milk percentage in bread. Bread and potatoes remain staple energy foods.
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Claude Wickard
Ways to Save Soap During War Efforts
Suggestions include keeping soap dry after use and using only needed amounts to cope with hard water. A soap shaker and boiling water create a jelly for dish and clothing washing. Small soap scraps in a thin bag work as well as a large cake and can merge when wet.
Long Distance Service Should Be Made Brief
Michigan Bell asks public to cut long distance use as toll lines near capacity. George M. Welch warns calls may reach 47 million this year, doubling 1939 levels, with war-related and civilian use rising. Urges urgent calls only, brief lines, and time-saving practices to relieve central office congestion.
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Michigan Bell Telephone Company
George M. Welch
Welch
Pentagon's five colored floors guide its 40 000 occupants
The Pentagon in Arlington Virginia towers as the war department's vast office hub. Five floors use distinct colors yellow buff green deep red gray and blue to help visitors and tenants navigate the multi story complex. A tunnel entrance under the building leads to a red colonnade and colored doors matching each floor's ramp access.
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Pentagon
War Department
Arlington
Potomac
Capitol
Washington
Clever Substitutes For 1943 License Plates
States adopt mixed 1943 plate plans due to metal shortages. Tabs, stickers, wood and salvaged metal form most replacements while nine states issue new plates. Examples include Pennsylvania keystone tab, Vermont salvaged tin can tabs, Arkansas wood treated plates, and Delaware permanent plates with changeable dates.
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Pennsylvania
Vermont
Arkansas
Wyoming
Illinois
Delaware
Connecticut
Dinosaurs Roamed Vast Swamp in Colorado and Wyoming
Scientists describe a widespread swamp in Colorado and Wyoming that existed 80 to 100 million years ago, a habitat frequented by dinosaurs. The ancient wetland spanned multiple regions and hints at a diverse ecosystem.
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Colorado
Wyoming
Dean Sees Need Soon For Rationing Doctors
Dean Willard C Rappleye of Columbia University School of Medicine warns that doctors will be distributed to military industry and civilians. He notes a future rise in medical student numbers is needed but impact will lag due to training length. The report estimates army needs may reach forty five thousand by 1943 and navy needs about ten thousand.
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Willard C. Rappleye
School of Medicine
Columbia University
Dean Rappleye
Navy
Stain Remover Options After Wartime Restrictions
Textile chemists note sodium perborate remains available at low cost and useful for white woolens leaving them soft. Some stains such as ink iron rust and running colors resist. many respond to a mixture of four tablespoons perborate in a pint warm water used quickly and rinsed thoroughly.
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Department of Agriculture
Soil Erosion Extent in United States Reveals Losses
Report notes erosion has damaged about 14 percent of U S land surface and that at least 72 percent of cultivated areas show slopes adequate to cause erosion.
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United States
Clare Baptists Attend Youth Rally at Mt Pleasant Church
Thirty five members of the Clare Baptist Church attended a Youth Rally at the Mt Pleasant church Friday evening last week. A solo titled The Pearly White City was performed by Mrs Harle Redman. The speaker was Dr BE Frizen an evangelist from Evanston Illinois visiting for services there.
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Clare Baptists
MT. Pleasant
The
Baptist Church
Pearly White City
Harle Redman
BE. L. Frizen
Evanston
Ilinois
Resolution of Condolence for Clark H. Sutherland
Officers and members of John Q. Look Lodge No 404 F M drape the charter for 30 days after the death of Clark H. Sutherland on April 21 1943. Sympathy extended to the bereaved family with copies sent to them and published in The Clare Sentinel and recorded in the lodge minutes. Jesse Hampton W M.
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Clark H. Sutherland
John Q. Look Lodge
Clare Sentinel
A. M
Jesse Hampton
W.-M
James S. Bicknell
John Q. Look. Lodge
Card of Thanks from the Williams and Bader families
The Williams and Bader families express gratitude for sympathy and flowers shown after a bereavement. Mr and Mrs Carl Williams and Family join Mrs Jessie Bader in thanking friends and neighbors for their kindness.
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Carl Williams
Jessie Bader
Appreciation Note Acknowledges Kindness During Illness
A note of thanks expresses gratitude for acts of kindness during illness and mentions appreciation for the care from Mr Algo to Dit Ballard Dr Northway and staff as well as Howard Cotton.
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Sipée
Algo
Ballard
Dr. Northway
Howard Cotton
Clara 8 Pit Classified Liners Endorsed for Households
Local notice promotes Clara 8 Pit Classified Liners to organize clutter. It urges readers to sell unneeded items and buy necessary goods, highlighting practical storage and disposal help for home use.
Masonic minutes note names and date in Clare Sentinel
The Clare Sentinel records show a spread of minutes for No. 404 B and A M with officers including W M Jesse Hampton and mentioning James S Bicknell of May 4 1943. The document cites the Look lodge and lists officers and members.
Notice to bidders on Isabella County buildings
Sealed bids for multiple structures at the gravel pit farm Wise Township locate 1 mile south Clare 2.4 miles east must arrive by 1 30 p m Central War Time May 25 1943 and be opened publicly Bids cover five buildings with separate bids required and must include a 10 percent certified check payable to Isabella County Road Commission Payment terms are cash or settlement day of sale The commission reserves the right to reject any or all bids Signed Isabella County Road Commission Frank Apple Chairman Peter Schafer Member Hutchinson Member.
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Isabella County Road Commission
Mt. Pleasant
Michigan
Gravel Pit
Wise Township
Clare
Isabelica CO
Frank Apple
Peter, Schafer
Mi C
Hutchinson
Old Time Dance in Bland Tee Hall This Saturday
The Clare Sentinel notes an Old Time Dance at Bland Tee Hall this Saturday May 22 under 1.0. C. F. admission is 60 cents per couple and 25 cents for an extra lady. Come and enjoy yourself.
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Bland Tee Hall
C. F
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