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Newspaper
Clare Sentinel
Location
Clare, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Nov 14, 1941
Page
9
The Clare Sentinel lists annual rates for national, Michigan, and U.S. destinations with per line pricing for lin ers and reading notices. It requests probate notice printing be arranged through Judge Bates and the Sentinel for favorable terms.
The Harrison Study Club gathered Tuesday evening in the school English room with about twenty members and guests. Officers and chairmen reported on group activities and planned a late November public entertainment.
Highway Tabernacle at Clinton features Sunday School at 10:00 a m with Pastor Clinton Hilton. Lloyd Wilson leads morning service at 9:15, church services at 11:15, and evening services at 8:00 p m. Special Wednesday evening services follow.
Elder David Bailey and Pastor Thurelli lead services at 10 30 a m Sunday School at 11 15 a m with Bluebird and role groups then evening services at 8 00 p m weekly schedule details indicated.
United Brethren Church announces prayer meeting Thursday at 8:00 p.m. with E Drummond serving as pastor. Sunday School at 10:00 led by Clara Smith, superintendent, worship at 11:00 a.m. Sunday evening service at 8:00 p.m.
Rev. H. E. Philo presides with Bible School at 4:00 p.m. Chas. Van Blarcom serves as superintendent. Church services at 11:00 a.m. Junior Endeavor meets at 6:00 p.m. Senior Endeavor at 7:00 p.m.
Bruce Leon Eaton youngest son of Ralph and Iince Eaton of Harrison died November 1 1941 after a brief illness at five years one month and five days He leaves parents three brothers two sisters and grandparents Mr and Mrs D J Creager of Grelton Ohio Funeral services were held November 4 at Harrison United Brethren Church with Rev B E Drummond and interment at Maple Grove cemetery Attending from out of town were relatives and friends from Ohio Michigan and Detroit as listed.
Mrs. Samuel Bruce and Mrs. Bertha Schaaf were honored at a Thursday birthday party hosted by the Congregational Bible Class at Mrs. Minnie Taylor’s home. Sixty guests attended including Mrs. Etta Town of Farwell and J. C. McCart of Saginaw who sent a birthday cake. Emily Cleveland presided. some members also attended the funeral of Mrs. Della Bracey in Clare that afternoon.
The Harrison high school senior class selected Love Troubles Tommy as their three act play. Cast includes Merrill Shaeffer Irene Ambleé Lucille Bailey Lois Budd Kathleen Hampton Lucille Snover Bill Bennett Franklin Bush Garfield Light Frank Townsend Bob Yankie and Beverly Zubler.
In a curious 19th century pricing note a pound of nickel reportedly costs seven five cent pieces, illustrating early coin value and commodity deals.
Wayne Morris, TV star of Wanted Wings, becomes Ensign in the U S Navy. He praises Navy aviation training and career paths at Long Beach Naval Reserve Air Base, highlighting flight schools, carriers, and varied roles in Naval Aviation including machinists and observers.
The Harrison VFW Ladies Auxiliary hosted a chicken dinner for post men at the VFW hall on Armistice Day with fifteen couples. Decorations featured flags and patriotic themes, and entertainment included songs plus bridge and Pedro with winners named.
Clem Wall of the Great Atlantic & Pacific Tea Company spoke at the local 82nd anniversary celebration, stressing that distributor efficiency is essential for the government nutrition-for-defense program. He traced the firm’s history from 1859 and highlighted cost-cutting, direct sourcing, and the rise of economy stores and supermarkets as evidence of lowering consumer prices.
The American Red Cross acts as the official liaison between selective service men and homes for discharges or emergencies. Home Service chairman Mabel K. Horton of Clare coordinates with camp field directors to authorize loans or transport for soldiers. Telegrams and letters from across the United States indicate expanding activity.
States and the Hawaiian Islands request information about Clare county boys. All selective service men may receive free Red Cross discharge investigations. Junior Red Cross work progresses under Helen Hether with 100 percent in Franklin Unit School and Carrow School. Rural schools prepare Christmas items for Iceland boys and veteran’s hospital kits.
It is noted that 4 percent of quarts of milk yield a pound of cheese, outlining the typical milk to cheese conversion ratio.
The United States Army Air Corps logged over 900000 flying hours in 1940, a sharp rise from 77000 hours recorded in 1921, highlighting rapid growth of military aviation in two decades.
The article notes that Russian ships employ 21,974 women on river craft and 8,805 on seagoing vessels. It states that women serve as captains of several national ships, highlighting expanding roles for female sailors in the navy.
The Queen's messengers formed to rush meals from London to blitzed towns failed on their first major mission. They left at 2 15 p m and reached Coventry the next morning thirteen hours late, sleeping en route despite Coventry bomb survivors awaiting food. They did provide aid once on site but arrived hours late.
Philadelphia researchers from the University of Pennsylvania report UV ray treatment as a method to prevent measles and to build resistance to mumps and chickenpox.
Friends mourn Josephine Cotton born April 4 1847 Bristol Illinois. She married M Rose in 1863 and Calvin H Cotton in 1872, mother of nine with five surviving children plus many descendants. Wartime stories and travel after 1919 mark her long life ending last Tuesday week.
The quiz questions whether Sir Walter Scott earned the nickname The Border Minstrel or another sobriquet reflecting his literary fame and Borderland origins.
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