Clare City Library Readies For National Book Week
National Book Week finds Clare City Library stocked with new arrivals. Notable titles include The Lieutenant's Lady by Bess S. Aldrich, The Cup and the Sword by Alice T. Hobart, The Robe by Lloyd C. Douglas, The Moon is Down by John Steinbeck, and The Berlin Diary by William L. Shirer.
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National Book Week
Clare City
Anna Seghers
Bernadette
Franz Werfel
Louise Bromfield
Elizabeth Chevalier
Mary Ellen Chase
Henry Belleman
Ellen Glascow
St. Louis
Sally Benson
John Steinbeck
Evelyn Haton
Wallace M. Kelly
Latin America
John Gunther
London
Quentin Reynolds
Arras
Antoine de Saint Exupery
Berlin
William Ll. Shirer
Truckers Need War Necessity Certificates By November 15
Cadillac district OT D Motor Transport Division to process 5000 extra certificate of war necessity applications to ease Detroit backlog. Emmet to Montmorency counties served. Truckers must file or renew by November 15 to continue gasoline tire and repair part access. District offices urge filing promptly and avoiding重复.
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Cadillac
ODT
Motor Transport Division
Detroit
Hart Wathen
Emmet
Cheboygan
Otsego
Charlevoix
Antrim
Leelanau
Benzie
Grand Traverse
Kalkaska
Crawford
Manistee
Wexford
Missaukee
Roscommon
Mason, Lake
Osceola
Clare
Presque Isle
Montmorency
Wathen
U. S. Department of Agriculture
Revere
Farmers Victory Supper at Mann Siding
A Farmers Victory Supper is set for November 18 at Mann Siding following the success of a previous event. Residents are urged to attend and help make the second supper as successful as the first.
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Mann Siding
Elm Grove and Arthur Center Preaching Services
Rev. Charles Kleinhardt will preach at Elm Grove Sunday evening at 8 00 and at Arthur Center Sunday morning at 4 30 o clock.
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Elm Grove
Arthur Center
Charles. Kleinhardt
Flag Raised on Rhine by Captain Moseley in WWI
Captain Gaines Moseley raised the first American flag on the banks of the Rhine as U S Marines marched into Germany after World War I. The moment symbolized American presence and victory.
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Rhine
Germany
Gaines
Moseley
The
Scrap metal drive urges more salvage before snow burying
WPA crews led by Manuel Sutton have collected over 225 tons of scrap metal and call for more material such as old wire, sheet metal, car bodies, cast iron, and steel. Residents are urged to contact Sutton or call Clare 182. supplies will be picked up by WPA trucks with receipts and payments at 7.00 per ton.
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WPA
Manuel Sutton
Service Members and Addresses in Government Notices
Private Lyman Perkins returned to Camp McCoy Wisconsin after a three day furlough with his parents in Clare. Carl R Monday now at Kelly Field Texas. Corporal Stewart L Hay of Co FP California State Guard residing at Pomona California in the State Guard Armory.
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Lyman Perkins
Perkins
Camp McCoy
Wisconsin
Harry Perkins
Corp
Stewart L. Hay
Corp. Stewart L. Hay, Co
Cal
State Guard
State Guard Armory
Pomona
California
Army Enlistees From Farwell High Named
Pvt Eugene Schmid Gene a Farwell High School graduate enlisted in the Army in June 1639. His address lists Pvt Eugene Schmid U S Army Co L Ist PTR Fort Benning Georgia. Pvt Laurence Jackson Jr new address lists Pvt Laurence Jackson Jr 59th Ferry Sqdn Berry Field Nashville Tennessee.
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Eugene Schmid Gene
Farwell High School
Pvt
Eugene Schmid
U. S. Army, Co. L
Ist. P.T.R
Fort Benning
Georgia
Laurence Jackson, Jr
59Th Ferry Sqdn
Berry Field
Nashville, Tennessee
Pvt William H Orr New Address Details
Pvt William H Orr of Company H 65th Medical Regiment has updated his address to Fort Oglethorpe Georgia.
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William H. Orr
Wm. H. Orr
Med
Fort Oglethorpe
Georgia
Grover J Updyke Listed at Arm Guard Center
Grover J Updyke is given a present address at the Arm Guard Center located at 1st Avenue and 52nd Street in Brooklyn New York.
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Grover J. Updyke
1St Ave
52Nd St
Brooklyn
New York
Pvt Glenn Updyke Listed With 127th Infantry Unit
Pvt Glenn Updyke of Company G 127th Infantry is given a present address in care of the Postmaster in San Francisco California through APO 32.
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Glenn Updyke
Co. G
APO
c/o
San Francisco
California
Clare youth joins U S Navy recruit training at Great Lakes
Robert L Chapman 18 son of Mr and Mrs L W Chapman of Clare reported to the U S Naval Training Station Great Lakes Illinois for recruit training last week He will take aptitude tests to qualify for service schools with a chance to become a petty officer Some recruits may be sent to sea or other shore stations after training A nine day leave follows upon completion of the period.
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America’s
Fighting Sea Forces
Robert L. Chapman
L. W. Chapman
Clare
U.S. Naval Training Station
Great Lakes
Illinois
Navy
Bowling News Advertising Promises Low Costs to Attract Fans
The bulletin touts affordable advertising rates for bowling reports and games, aiming to draw more readers and spectators with promotional pricing and ad space options.
A and P celebrates 83rd Anniversary with war effort pledge
Clement Wall of Great Atlantic and Pacific Tea Company declares straight line distribution is crucial to wartime welfare and home front needs. He notes A P reduced fresh fruit and vegetable costs 29 percent, spoilage 13 percent, and warehouse expenses 17 percent from 1937 to 1941, passing savings to consumers and growers. More than 11 000 A and P employees serve in the armed forces.
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Clement Wall
Great Atlantic & Pacific Tea Company
Grand Rapids
George Huntington Hartford
Wall
United States
Canada
Fire at Gulf Station Sparks Blaze on Unknown Origin
City fire department rushed to Gulf Station Wednesday night after gasoline on the floor ignited a fire from an unknown origin. Firefighters acted quickly, saving much damage.
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City Fire Department
Gulf Station
Dr Harmon Ballard Opens Offices in Vacated Mt Pleasant Rooms
Dr Harmon Ballard, long practicing in Mt Pleasant, opens offices in the former F G Slattery rooms. With war affecting Clare's roster of physicians, locals expect a warm welcome for Ballard in the community.
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Harmon Ballard
Mt. Pleasant
F. G. Slattery
Clare
Ballard
Stanley Sutton Sails to Accept Paymaster Post
Stanley Sutton son of Mr and Mrs Manuel Sutton of Clare left Seattle en route to Dutch Harbor Alaska to take the paymaster job with the Siems-Drake Construction Company. He is aboard a boat trip expected to require about three weeks.
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Stanley Sutton
Dutch Harbor
Alaska
Manuel Sutton
Clare
Austin Company
Astoria
Oregon
Seattle
Washington
Siems-Drake Construction Company
James McKay Suffers Knee Sprain After Cow Kick
James McKay was severely sprained after a cow kicked him at his farm north of Clare on Sunday. He was taken to Clare Hospital for X rays which showed no broken bones, and he recovered at home after injection and observation.
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Jas. McKay
City
James‘ McKay
McKay
Clare
Appreciation Note From Wins A Henderson
A political figure renders thanks for the vote of confidence received in the November election. The message expresses gratitude toward supporters and acknowledges the electorate's backing.
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A. Henderson
Marines Build Road Under Corps Engineers Near Edochine
Marines and UAS teams supervised by Marine Corps engineers helped construct a roadway project near Edochine. The effort involved coordination between marines and supporting units to advance the Sino-American highway initiative.
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Marines
Marine Corps Engineers
Sino-Amerianks Highweyy
Edochine
Wartime Consumer Institute to be Held in Mt Pleasant
Isabella County Defense Council and local and college Home Economics departments sponsor a wartime living institute at Keeler Union on Saturday November 21. Registration starts 9:30 am with events from 9:45 am including lectures on clothing care fuel and food conservation and workshops led by Michigan and Isabella defense officials. A nursery for ages two to six will operate while mothers attend.
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Consumers Institute
Keeler
Union of Central Michigan College of ‘Education
Mt. Pleasant
Consumers Interest Committee
Isabella County Defense Council
George Buster
Isabella County Consumers Interest Commmittee
Ida Kleinman
Detroit
Michigan Council of Defense
Martha G. Sawyer
Michigan, Council of Defense
Helen Mills
Midland
Lloyd J. Wagner
Isabella Council of Defense
Louise Welch
College
Broadway
Pleasant
Fhe
Patients urged to cooperate to conserve doctors time
Patients are asked to cooperate with doctors to save time and gas. They should place house calls early in the morning when possible to help doctors route calls efficiently. If possible, visit the office to avoid longer house calls and know office hours to prevent crowding at closing time.
Poultry Killing and Dressing Demo at Rosebush
A poultry killing and dressing demonstration is planned for Tuesday November 17 at Rosebush town hall starting at 11 00 am. J M Moore poultry specialist will demonstrate dry picking chickens to improve appearance and may take a bit more time. Attendees are urged to bring a bird to practice and hear talks on feeding for production and quality eggs.
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Rosebush
Town Hall
J. M. Moore
Clare Baptist Church Hosts All Day Bible Conference
Clare Baptist Church sponsors an all day Bible conference starting at 10 30 this Friday morning. Preachers include Rev Clare Olin Skeels Rev Collins West Branch Rev Larson Onaway Rev Fields Onaway Rev Hueboldt Mc Bain Rev Allen Houghton Lake and Mr R D Chambers West Branch with additional Clare ministers invited. A pot luck luncheon will be served in the basement.
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Northern Michigan Bible Fellowship Conference
Clare Baptist Church
Clare Olin
Skeels
Collins
South Branch
Larson
West Branch
Fields
Onaway
Hueboldt
McBain
Allen
Houghton Lake
R. D. Chambers
Plants and Trees Lacking Leaves Noted in Garden Patch
A report notes a number of plants and trees in a garden patch appear leafless or leaf-absent. Experts suggest examining soil moisture and possible disease to determine causes and remedies.
Cadillac ODT Office Extends Hours Through November 22
Cadillac ODT announces effective today that the office will be open daily from 8:00 am to 8:00 pm through November 22, including Sunday November 15 and 22, to aid commercial vehicle operators. District Manager Mr. Wathen urged all operators to submit applications promptly.
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ODT
Cadillac
Wathen
Community Club Meetings List for Town and Surroundings
Local groups schedule regular meetings through the month. The Farwell Townsend Club meets every other Thursday. Clare Townsend Club No. 2 and Mt. Vernon Grange meet on Mondays and 8:30 PM respectively. Several lodges, posts, and unions follow similar first and third week patterns across Elm Grove and Grant Township with varied evenings and times.
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Farwell Townsend Club
Clare Townsend Club No
Grant Community Club
Loomis Townsend Club
Grant Townsend Club
Elm Grove
Townsend
Grant Township
Farmers Union
Hits and Misses in Local Bow and Arrow Tales
Flint resident Myrle Graham recalls early success in bow hunting while Farwell ties his fame to the sport. Chic Brown’s patience earns him a pheasant after decades of bird hunting. Jim Tubbs questions whether skill or luck favored the bird. Harold Fleming misses a garage wall after advice to shoot higher and harder, prompting a humorous family remark about Minnehaha and Hiawatha.
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Chic
Brown
Jim Tubbs
Harold Fleming
Harold
Minnehaha
Hiawatha
Local clubs meet weekly in town school rooms
The text notes Clare Troop 125 Boy Scouts meet Thursdays at 7:30 PM in the school building. American Legion chapters hold meetings on the second and fourth Mondays in the kindergarten room at the school.
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The
American Legion. Auxiliary
Legion Rooms
Clare Troop 125
Boy Scouts of America
Peter A Oman Thank You Message for County Treasurer Win
Acknowledging support and votes, Peter A Oman vows to serve Clare County as County Treasurer and to earn residents' faith through diligent work. The note expresses gratitude and commitment to public service.
Isabella County Pomona Grange to Elect Officers
The Pomona Grange will meet with the Union Grange on Wednesday evening November 18 for officer elections. All members urged to attend. Potluck supper. Nina Forbes secretary.
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Isabella County
Pomona Grange
Union Grange
Notice to halt hunting on Lincoln Township land
No hunting or trespassing on Sections 1 2 11 12 in Lincoln Township Clare County Michigan. Trespassers will be prosecuted to the full extent of the law. H. and B. Ranch Co. Owner.
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Lincoln Township
Clare County
Mich
H. & B. Ranch Co
Card of Thanks for Kindness After Loss
We extend sincere thanks to relatives neighbors and friends for acts of kindness during the death of our husband and father. Grateful for floral tributes and for words of comfort from Rev Harry Cleveland and Rev Albert Dawe Thurston and Son provided kindness. Mrs Arthur Parrish Mr and Mrs Lionel Parrish Have, fou, anything to. SELLA Try a Clare Sentinel linen next week.
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Harry Cleveland
Albert Dawe
Thurston and Son
Arthur Parrish
Lionel Parrish
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U. S
Carl R
A.C.R.D
Kelly Field
Texas
Ernest Orr
U. S. Army Ha
167Th Inf
Camp Shelby
Mississippi
Warren G. Watson
Co. H
A.R
Camp Campbell
Kentucky
George L. Updyke
Co. C
11Th Reg
Camp Robinson
Arkansas
Bowling News
Mammoth Oilers
Grove Bros
Clare Bowling
Dunlops
Freeman
Clare Auto Parts
Nivison’s Cafe
Hampton’s Service It
Masons
Coleman
Hilltop
Gulf Production
Farwell
Ace
Merchants League
Standard Oil
Loomis Welder
Dover
Dunlop Cafe
Manee’s ‘Market
North Bradley
Citizen’s State Bank Te
Schaeffer’s Dairy
K. C. and
Mason's ‘League
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Masons No
K.C
Masonig
Food Fm
Urtit
Isabelea“ Defense
Council
Consumer Institute
Iphat
O'S Sia
SRO
Citizens State Bank
Clare, Michigan
ST. BE Defense Bonds
Isabella Counties
Member
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
Cadillac Odt
Mt. Vernon Grange
Clare Lodge No
John BE. Sparbel
W.i F.W
Clare Masonic Lodge
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Olare
Asgool
Myrle Graham
Flint
Ation
American Legion
Peter A. Oman
Nina Forbes
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