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Newspaper
Clare Sentinel
Location
Clare, Michigan, United States of America
Date
May 22, 1942
Page
3
Commissioner Oscar G Olander reports a drain on state police as 180 officers left for military or defense work from Sep 1 1940 to month end. He warns that training slots may go unused as 86 additional recruits may be unavailable and 5 percent are of draft age, while defense industry pay draws personnel away.
Olander warns that with only five men at many posts the loss is serious. He suggests closing a few posts rather than spreading remaining personnel too thinly across the state as the force tries to reallocate manpower.
A Farwell, Michigan soldier, PFC Richard W. Alwood, stationed in Australia, pens a letter to Mr. and Mrs. Allwood describing life abroad. He comments on the locale, the friendly locals, and his health, notes recent mail and funds, and provides his AP O address and unit details. He asks his family to write back and mentions his weight around 195 pounds.
The Tri-County Health Unit explains septic tank operation and safe disposal of effluent, noting setbacks to wells, tile field depths, and the risks of direct discharge. It also promotes sanitary privies as an alternative and offers free consultations and literature from Health District Seven, Gladwin Michigan.
Difficult to present figures that fully illustrate how these birds feed on winged insects. The text notes the challenge of quantifying their behavior and the complexity of accurately recording their feeding patterns.
A notice notes the artificial language Esperanto is widely used in the Russian city of Odessa due to a rich mix of languages. The item highlights cross cultural communication and the language's popular reach in that region.
The Civil Service Commission announces openings for Zone Deputy Collector at $1 800 yearly in Michigan and Arament Repairman trainee posts across Illinois Michigan and Wisconsin. Applicants must meet age and service rules and file applications with the Seven U S Civil Service District in Chicago before positions are filled.
A wartime appeal urges every worker to save at least 10 percent of wages in War Bonds and Stamps. Citizens are told to ask employers banks post offices or sale agencies for details and to join Americas all out offensive.
A Clare Sentinel advertises its want ads as a fast way to reach buyers and sellers. The snippet emphasizes practical value and broad appeal for local needs.
WKAR station 870 KG 5000 watts presents extra daylight music and a May schedule. May 20 and 27 and June 4 feature Michigan State College band concerts 7:30 to 8:30 pm with daily programs including Farm Service Hour and Geography in the News. Also notes Daisie Brueckart’s ankle injury and a wedding trip of Leatres Auntea to John Manore in Waltz Lutheran Church.
Monday social notes list visits and calls among Loomis Sheridan Coleman Flint Clare and Gladwin residents. Families like Schaar Teale Barber Hafner and Bergey are cited with relatives traveling to Fort Knox revival attendance and weekend gatherings.
Community notices from Lake detail church services led by I Wyrick with Sunday School at 10 30. Reports list numerous local visits and travel by residents including Mrs Eva Close Miss Minerva Pringle from Saginaw and trips among Scott, Muir, Galdeen, and other families with multiple weekend gatherings.
A large bell after casting rests in mild conditions for an extended period to finish cooling and prevent cracking. The practice prioritizes slow, uniform temperature change to preserve the bell’s integrity and prevent structural flaws.
Clare County A A A committeemen and their wives will meet in Harrison May 28 for an all day session. They represent townships in a county wide meeting for information and instruction on the 1942 farm check up. Dr John H Hall of Clare will speak on The Citizen s Responsibility in the War.
Sunday services at 8 00 p m and midweek prayer Thursday at 8 00 p m. Mrs McClung visiting Flint relatives. welcome to the Badgley family new baby Beverly Ann. Attended Mrs Loomis funeral in Coleman. condolences to bereaved and Orvis families. Charlotte Pendell Kistler visiting Edith Raymond and relatives. Brewer school picnic and ball game noted. Dorothy Heugchele to teach next year. Carrow school closed with picnic. Emerson Schieber home on furlough. Mrs Douli retires from hospital. crutches for a month. Local visits and moves mentioned including Slaters and Ramonds. Community events, church notes, and family health updates provided.
Clare County field worker Hoa L. Schilafley urges farm families to plant victory gardens to boost wartime food supply. She stresses gardens as three way insurance for health, transport relief, and reduced tin use, calling gardens a prime home front wartime production effort.
Clare FFA Chapter will begin their sheep dipping tour for external parasites about the first of June. Farmers wishing to have their flocks dipped for the common sheep tick should contact the agriculture teacher or any FFA member. The price is 8 cents per head due to higher dipping material costs. This helps increase wood production for the war effort.
Vernon City residents report visits among family and friends from Herrick Mt Pleasant Rosebush and Flint. Family gatherings include a birthday party for Physilis and Larry with twelve children, plus illnesses and hospitalities noted at Mae Freeman and Mrs Bertha Owens households.
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