Violations Cost Deer Hunters in Clare County
A Sentinel report details multiple deer hunters in Clare County facing charges for violations during the hunting season. James B. Fish was fined for unlawfully carrying a rifle in a closed deer area, others from Pontiac and Lansing paid fines for using artificial lights, carrying loaded firearms, and pump shotguns with slugs. The convictions, varying from $5 to $50 fines plus costs, aim to deter thoughtless violations and enforce game laws.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James B. Fish
Big Rapids
Clare County Conservation
Wayne B. Tennant
Kyle McKinnon
Redding Township
Clare County
Walter Korlock
William FP. Isisele
Emmet O. Gordon
Pontiac
Justice McKinnon
Tennant
Freeman Township
Clayton Johnson
Lansing
Lyford Cross
Frost
B. F. Ensley
McKinnon
Franklin
Ivan R. Oden
Detroit
Hayes
Beware of Carbon Monoxide Gas In Your Car Or Home
The Michigan Department of Health warns that carbon monoxide from furnaces, car exhausts, and improper burning can be fatal in minutes. Inspect chimneys and seals, keep garage doors open while engines run, and ensure proper drafts. Symptoms include headache and nausea. fresh air helps, and seek medical help if exposure occurs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michigan Department of Health
H. Allen Moyer
Arthur Johnson Presents School of Instruction at Clare Lodge
Arthur D. Johnson a longtime Clare resident entertained the Oddfellows of Clare Lodge No. 834 with an instructive talk and a school of instruction. He plans a Florida trip with his daughter Mrs. Harry Foss after spending winters there and hopes to return to Clare next spring.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oddfellows of
Clare Lodge No
1.C.C.F
Arthur D. Johnson
Clare
Arthur
Florida
Clare High School hosts Open House for American Education Week
Clare High School invited residents to an Open House night session where about 200 parents and friends toured classes their children attend. A panel on opportunities for total defense discussed citizenship, adult education in farming, civilian defense, electrical repair, and expanded defense classes, with plans for follow up forums.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clare High School
Hammerberg
Emil Pfister
Clare
Former Clare Pastor Rev. A. C. Barclay Dies at 76
Former Clare pastor Rev. A C Barclay died Saturday at his Midland home aged 76. Born June 6 1865 in Whitby Ontario he served in Midland Bad Axe Wikton Clare Flushing Oxford and Romeo. Survived by wife three daughters Mae B Chichester and others and J Hoyt Barclay of Battle Creek. Services held Monday at his Midland daughter’s home with burial there.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clare
Midland
A. C. Barclay
Bad Axe
Wikton
Flushing
Oxford
Romeo
Whitby
Ontario
Toronto
Alma College
Christina Grace Simpson
B.W. Bennett
Mae B. Chichester
William H. Stone
Saginaw
J. Hoyt Barlay
Battle Creek
Hiis
Bennett
Howard Webster
Vy ‘Vi Nicholas
Red Cross Roll Call Under Way in County
The 1941 Red Cross drive is progressing well in the county but needs full public support to meet the doubled quota. The effort covers morale aid for armed forces and civilian protection, with field staff in military stations hospitals and behind the lines to aid families at home. Funds support field work and local chapter efforts, while civilian defense plans include evacuation First Aid Detachments ambulance and hospital services and training 100000 Nurse Aides.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Cross
Army
Navy
The
Chapter
National Organization
Office of Civilian Defense
New Oil Field Discovered in Clare County
Crown Oil Company drilled a wildcat on the W. A. Oxendale farm Section 36 Lincoln township. The well reached 3933 feet Thursday night last week and flowed about 100 barrels in five hours. Potential estimates range 600 to 1000 barrels, with deeper drilling planned after casing. Local leases surge as exploration eyes nearby prospects. Scott Hemstreet promised a venison supper to drillers if the well succeeded.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crown Oil
Wildcat
Lincoln Township
Crown Oil Company
W. A. Oxendale
Scott Hemstreet
Scott
Lamphere Named Manager at Roosevelt Gas Station
Jesse W. Lamphere, longtime operator of local service stations, becomes manager of the Roosevelt gas station on north US-27. He will stock Roosevelt gasolines, kerosene, anti freeze, oils, greases, Good year tires and tubes, and invites friends to call on him in the new location.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jesse W. Lamphere
Roosevelt
Goodyear
Jesse
Véenture
Oyster Supper by The Rebekahs
The Rebekahs announce an oyster supper for an upcoming evening in November. Details remain unclear due to incomplete text.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rebekahs
Bert Jackson Named Foreman in Sentinel Office
Bert Jackson promoted to foreman at the Sentinel to fill the vacancy left by Nila Struble. Merle Samborn moves from the mechanical department to Bert's former role, and a new printer will be hired for Merle's position. Both are Clare natives, are married, and Bert is a father of two.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bert
Tieksoh
Sentinel
Nila Struble
Detroit Printing Establishmnt
Merle Samborn
Sentinel Mechanical Department
Merle
Better Physical Examination Plan Inaugurated Here
Starting this month the selective service system changes. Local men pass the local exam then travel to Saginaw for pre induction testing by Army physicians, with direct induction possible at Fort Custer if accepted. Several named residents joined the first pre induction trip by chartered bus to Saginaw and back.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saginaw
Fort Custer
Battle Creek
Farwell
David V. Efchorn
Hmerson F. Schieber
Clare
Wilbur W. Sailer
Mt. Pleasant
Delbert R. Hubbard
Ewart
William W. McKenna
Harrison
Clare Couny Board
Roseville
Michigan
Isabella County
Clare County
Farmers urged to sell scrap metal for defense needs
L. W. Jackson as Clare County Defense Board chairman appeals to farmers to sell scrap iron now to ease a national shortage. He notes prices will stay capped, warns against scrapping usable parts, and urges immediate contact with local scrap dealers to arrange sales.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jackson
L. W. Jackson
Clare County Defense Board
O.P.M
Birthday Celebration for Tommy VanHodse at Church Event
Sixteen children from the Church of God Sunday School helped honor Tommy VanHodse on his fourth birthday. He was treated to cake and chocolate mille at Sunday School last Sunday morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tommy VanHodse
Church of God
Father Morrison Honored by St. Cecilia's Parish
Nearly one hundred parishioners gathered at St. Cecilia's church parlors Monday to honor Rev. Fr. Stanley Morrison on the upcoming twentieth anniversary of his priestly ordination. The event featured remarks by Mrs. Leo O Grady and Tim Cotter, performances by parish youth, and a luncheon. On Thursday he will celebrate Mass at St. James Parish in Bay City, then spend the day with his mother and family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Cecilia’s Parish
Stanley Morrison
Leo O’grady
St. Cecilia’s Altar Society
Morrison
Clare
Patty Hall
Nick” McConnell
Father
Father Morrison
Tim Cotter
St. James Parish
Bay City
Bank Auditors and Comptrollers Meet in Eastern Michigan
Forty members of the Eastern Michigan Bank Auditors and Comptrollers Association gathered in the Citizens State Bank directors room for the November meeting. Attendees hailed from Flint Saginaw Bay City and other eastern Michigan cities. William Hibbard of Harrison spoke on the Michigan intangible tax.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eastern Michigan Bank Auditors and Comptrollers Association
Citizens State Bank
Flint
Saginaw
Bay City
Chesaning
Owosso
Caio
Michigan
William Hibbard
Harrison
State Tax Commission
Fred Weatherhead
State Savings Bank of Harrison
Allen Graham
Farwell State Bank
Roy Mattison
Rosebush State Bank
Robert Murphy
State Bank of Coleman
Blue Stamp Purchases Tax Exempt in Michigan
Michigan retailers in all counties must apply blue stamp exemptions for designated sur plus commodities. Blue stamp sales are exempt as they go to the federal government, while orange stamp sales remain taxable. Merchants must report blue stamp transactions in monthly cross sales reports. both stamps must be included in gross sales for tax returns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michigan
State Board of Tax Administration
Sales Tax Department
Detroit Citizen Injured In Auto Wreck Sunday
Clarence Grandon of Detroit suffered serious injuries and was hospitalized at Mercy in Cadillac after a two car collision on a sharp bend north of Temple. Grandon and Hill were treated and Hill released. McCand lightly hurt and Grandon listed in good condition Wednesday. Sheriff Amble led the investigation as McIntosh lost control north of Rosen bush on US-27 and a second crash followed nearby involving Bedfish and Farnam.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarence Grandon
Detroit
Mercy Hospital
Cadillac
Temple
William McCon
Lake Station
Thomas Hill, Jr
Crystal
Michigan
Hill
Grandon
Harry McIntosh
Houghton Lake
Rosenbush
McIntosh
S. Burr Bedfish
Lansing
Gerald Farnam
Mt. Pleasant
Camp Houghton Lake Personnel Transferred to New Camps
Camp Houghton Lake closes after eight and a half years in the Houghton Lake State Forest. The unit transfers to Camp Luzerne in the Huron National Forest. Senior staff move to Camp Wolverine and Camp Higgins Lake, with Emmett Sullivan remaining noted as the longest tenure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Houghton Lake
Houghton Lake State Forest
Camp Luzerne
Huron National Forest
8. A. Cline
Camp Wolverine
Thomas A. Belt
Camp Houghton
Lee Maurer
George Munroe
Camp Higgins
Grayling
Emmett Sullivan
Camp
Higgins Lake
Belt
Booil
S ‘ Hoighton
Nimrods Bring Home Deer and Bear from Hunt
The weekend drew more deer hunters than ever as wagons and trucks hauled game home from forests and camps. Reports detail big eight point bucks and a ten point bear, with several hunters noting successful openings despite traffic accidents across the state.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. C. Born
D. J. Born
Kalamazoo
Prince Albert
Saskatchewan
George Knowles
Lake George
George
Carl Bradley
Elm Grove
Murl Houghton
L. F. Houghton
Houghton Lake
Claude Reker
Hatton Township
Pat
Fred Campbell
Isabella County
Harrison
Jackson’s
Frank Hachmuth
Charles Kleinhardt
Food Stamp Plan Clarified by Michigan Welfare Commission
Details emerge on how food order stamps are purchased from the Michigan State Social Welfare Commission and issued through local stamp offices. A revolving fund covers stamp purchases, with orange stamps bought by eligible participants and blue stamps issued free, supporting the flow of funds back into further stamp purchases. The plan is not direct relief but aimed at stimulating agricultural demand.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michigan State Social Welfare‘ Commission
Cusick
Surplus Marketing Administration
Michigan State Social Welfare Commission
Lansing
Michigan
State Social Welfare Commission
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Arthur Johnson
School of Instruction
Rev. A. C. Barclay
Canada
Jesse Lamphere
North End
Bert” Jackson
Wm. Hibbard of
John C. Evans
Clare Hi School
Austin FP
Bates
Detroit Citizen
Camp Houghton Lake
Lake George Archer
Michigan State Welfare Commission
Clare Séntinel
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