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Newspaper
Clare Sentinel
Location
Clare, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Nov 19, 1943
Page
4
Mr Hull reports 1942 railroad ton miles reached 638 billion versus 1918's 405 billion. He forecasts 1943 at 725 billion ton miles, an 80 percent rise over wartime government operations and 118 percent above prewar 1939. He cites troop movements, prisoner transport, and coal needs as drivers of sustained capacity. Rye for cows note follows.
Lieut. Maxwell son of Mr and Mrs Bert Maxwell Clare R 4 receives a second bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a third Distinguished Flying Cross for fifty operational flight missions in the Southwest Pacific area with hostile contact likely. He serves in the 22nd troop carrier squadron and his promotion has been cited by the President. He is a Clare High School graduate who studied at Central Michigan College of Education and Butler University before enlisting in 1941. His wife is a Mt Pleasant public school teacher.
Saginaw district Office of Price Administration announces Dec 1 changes to B and C gasoline books. Each coupon will be worth five gallons instead of two, and total coupons issued locally will be fewer, with no increase in overall gasoline allowance.
As we leave Clare due to illness we say goodbye to friends and business associates whom we have enjoyed through the years. Mr and Mrs O H Breen.
An appeal to farmers offers up to 25 percent savings on grass seed with March 1 1944 delivery and COD billing. Contact Frank J Keplinger at Farwell Michigan by postcard for details.
Clare Methodist Church invites all to a fish supper and bazaar on December 3 starting at 5 30 pm. The fish supper costs 75 cents and the ladies bazaar also opens at 5 30. Proceeds support church activities.
The Harrison Outdoor Girls Club met November 1 at Mrs. Lulu Murphy’s home. Officers elected: President Mrs. Murphy, Vice President Laura Mae Skinner, Secretary Donna Jean Clapp, Treasurer Donna Fay Trowbridge. Committees named. new member Donna Lee Pierson. Welfare tag day set for December 18. Members enjoyed games and lunch.
F P Alexander the Piano Tuner will be working in Clare again soon. For service, call Mrs Harold Jones to place orders or inquire.
Census data shows 37.6 percent of farms operated by full owners were mortgaged while 46.5 percent of farms operated by part owners faced mortgages.
The first ship sunk by a submarine was the Housatonic, torpedoed by a Confederate vessel while on blockade duty off Cape Heathininy South Carolina on February 17 1864.
The Pioneers secured a 19 7 victory over Breckenridge ending their season on a pair of wins. Harvey Hartshorn scored twice with a core of thrusts through the line and Clare added a late interception return and end run for points. Hunters in Clare report bucks and deer across the region with standings, weights, and horn spreads noted from the Hi Speed Sportsman Shop contest.
Amid favorable weather the deer season opens with large hunter turnout. Locals report crowded roads and many early catches as two Saginaw workers take time off before returning to work after early morning hunts. The scene reflects strong enthusiasm despite pressures.
A box social fundraiser at Brown School on Tuesday evening November 28 invites everyone to bid for boxes of treats. The event aims to raise money for Wheat fund with community turnout encouraged.
Blanche Strouse thanks parents and friends for superb support at the Wildcat School box social last Friday evening. Seventy three boxes raised a total of 73 dollars and 65 cents. She praises Mr Holt, Mr Gillespie, the musicians and clerks for their services and notes many former pupils attended.
In loving memory of my aunt Mrs. Alice Smith who died two years ago on November 2 1941 Mrs Herbert Randall marks the occasion with affection and remembrance.
The Auto Club of Michigan names Harley Holt as representative for Clare county district. For information call the Midland office at 1287 or the Clare home at 588613.
The Congregational Guild will serve a Cafeteria Dinner and a Pancake Supper on Saturday November 20. Dining times begin at 11 00 a m and 6 00 p m and continue until all are served.
A $200 reward is offered for information leading to the arrest and conviction of cattle rustlers who have been unlawfully taking cattle from the Cornwell Ranch.
Mt Veron Grange continues card party and dance under Grange management this Friday at 9 00 p m and every two weeks until further notice, committee announces continues until further notice.
The Sentitel offers a limited supply of paper table cloths suitable for large parties and public suppers. Individuals and organizations using the cloths will be furnished while the supply lasts.
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