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Newspaper
Clare Sentinel
Location
Clare, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Nov 21, 1941
Page
4
The Detroit Times reports instalment buying remains available on autos, appliances, and many goods with terms up to eighteen months. Down payments vary by item, with one third for autos and ten to twenty percent for home items. only Titles 1 home modernization loans fall under the eighteen month rule.
A large attendance at the Congregational church and church school services celebrated the newly installed gas boiler. The Thanksgiving Sunday service thanked all who made the improvement possible for church property and comfort.
The U S Civil Service Commission announces an open competitive examination for a sheet metal worker at Rock Island Arsenal Illinois with pay 6.80 to 7.76 a day. Applicants must be 18 to 54 with military preference waivers. Applications close December 13 1941 at the Rock Island or Chicago offices.
The Clara Rebekah Lodge No 167 expresses heartfelt sympathy to Jim Lansing and his family after a death. The letter notes sorrowful loss, offers comfort through faith, and is signed by lodge members Fannie Schultz, Harvey, Gilzabethy Mcintosh, Nie BW, and others.
Lawrence W. Jackson Jr. enlisted in the Army Air Corps and is now stationed at Sheppard Field in Wichita Falls Texas as part of U S service with the boys.
Stanley Burdo son of Mr and Mrs J Burdo of 116 Wheaton Ave has been appointed to the cadre of Company B of the 78th Infantry Training Battalion at Camp Roberts California. He will instruct new troops arriving at the camp after being drafted in August and earned expert ratings with bayonet and Springfield rifle.
Sergeant Robert Doherty of Air Base Hospital Selfridge Field is on a fifteen day leave with his parents Mr and Mrs John Doherty. He spent part of the week with his brother Dr R W Doherty in Milwaukee and expects to be sent to the Pacific Coast upon return. Bob Doherty is in his second year in the Air Corps.
The Fort Worth Press shows Pvt Charles Haywood son of Mrs Harry Cornell Lake Michigan with another soldier demonstrating model housekeeping even in a pup tent. Drafted from La Porte Indiana he graduated from Company C 55th Infantry Training Battalion at Camp Wolters Texas and is now at Camp Bowie Texas. He sent his mother a pamphlet noting the farewell dinner menu and comparing it favorably with yesterday's Thanksgiving feast. He says army life is grand.
A Detroit citizen was injured in a Sunday auto wreck while Bodfish swerved to avoid traffic. In another collision at Lake George and Maple Grove roads near Farwell, Charles McCimber and Roy Joslin, both from Farwell, escaped serious injury with $75 and $110 in damage. State Police from Mt. Pleasant Post investigated both incidents. Orin Corbett Ward has been released from Mt. Pleasant hospital and is convalescing at home after an automobile accident.
A memorial note notes the mother born in the fourth month on the fourth day, gave a last testament on the fourth day, died on the fourth day at age ninety four years seven months, buried on the seventh day. The writer is the fourth child with four siblings and four children named Ruby Carl Hdna and Baby. Four aunts and uncles named Jane Ella Seth and John also share four letter names.
We express sincere thanks to Rev. Henderich the singers neighbors and all who lightened our sorrow by floral offerings and other expressions of sympathy Mr and Mrs Frank Cotton and family Mr and Mrs Howard Cotton Mrs Edna DuChane and family Mr and Mrs Ted Denker Mr and Mrs Scott Cotton Mr and Mrs Bert Orvis Mr and Mrs Almon Ashley Mr and Mrs Warren Ashley
The United States had 1 077 cities with more than 10 000 residents at the time of the 1940 census. This historical note highlights urban growth and distribution across the nation.
Washington reports army surgeons face increasing effort by men to hide illness to gain service. Doctors warn about malingerers and detail tricks used to pass or fail exams while noting about 45 percent of draftees have been rejected for disability and many seek pensions or hospital care.
The article highlights American opossum fur paired with wool as a premier fall fashion trend. It describes fur trimmed suits, large collars, cuffs, and tuxedo panels on coats and capes, plus two and three piece ensembles. Imported British tweeds complement the opossum look across campus and city wardrobes.
A chic black velveteen date dress with frothy white collar and cuffs sets the tone for fall style. Dainty white lace accents and glittering buttons elevate the look, while a black velvet Dutch cap with starched white lace flanges completes the ensemble shown by Chicago Style Creators.
Rudolph Hess used a Messerschmitt 110 on his escape to the British Isles aided by American made components. Donald Dunning, after 15 months in England, reported the plane had tires stamped by a U S manufacturer and fuel and oil labeled with American designations. He served as a maintenance instructor with Royal Air Force crews on Lockheed bombers.
In Vineland New Jersey 96 year old Civil War veteran John H Winder refuses to quit chewing tobacco despite a physician warning. He says it is too late to stop and attributes his long life to good luck. He served 14 months in Virginia and North Carolina with the Union army and rises at 730 each morning and retires at 730 at night.
Fadts and Fancies necklaces made of knotted wool yarn and brass beads complement sweaters and sports dresses. New amusing pigtail bretons have fetched four hits with younger set. The long dangling braids are tied with ribbons and worn in back. A new long scarf wraps around the head with gloves attached, stylish for a ball game.
Reported across Clare and Houghton Lake areas, hunters tally deer and bears with many successes. Notable catches include Raymond Webster with a 183 pound buck and widest horn spread, William Sersaw with a 198 pound buck, and Leo Hampton plus Ed Johnston among others, as the hunt continues.
In Roscommon county Calvin Corton of Clare R-2 entered a light buck weighing 01 pounds while the heaviest deer at the station tipped 1041 pounds after a three day shrink. Despite many entrants, the largest owner was not registered and ineligible. Contestants totaled 72 bucks by Wednesday morning.
Robert James, infant son of Mr and Mrs Raymond Wilkinson of Surrey township, died Sunday at one month seventeen days old and was laid to rest in Cherry Grove Cemetery Monday with Rev Albert Dawe of Clare Congregational Church officiating at the commitment service.
In Gorham Maine fifty years ago two boys earned 15 cents picking dandelion greens. They buried an odd penny after splitting seven cents each. Now Stephen E Patrick of Augusta and Robert L Hinkley of Utica returned to the old yard and found the penny rediscovered. They re matched for it.
A historic tip describes waterproofing bait casting lines by stretching between two posts and rubbing with mutton tallow, removing excess with cheese cloth. It suggests two yearly dressings, or using boiled linseed oil, drying in a warm place, then smoothing with pumice stone. Commercial oiling products also appear in sporting magazines.
Various local groups announce their meeting dates here. Mt Vernon Grange meets Mondays at 8 30 p m, Clare Townsend Club No 2 and Hatton Townsend Club hold alternating Thursdays and Fridays, Clare Common Council and Clare Townsend Club also meet on set Mondays, with multiple organizations listing first and third week sessions. A Dutch lunch planned by Clare Townsend Club No 2 for Thursday, December 4. Clare Chamber of Commerce holds its annual meeting and officer election on December 16.
George Vose of Kalamazoo will address Townsendites and friends at the Clare Lodge hall on Sunday November 30. The public is invited to attend and hear his planned remarks.
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