Union Thanksgiving Services At Clare Baptist Church
A Union Thanksgiving meeting at Clare Baptist Church drew broad church representation. Rev. Redman presided with Rev. Harwel Cleveland Rev. Chas Hahn and Rev. Harold Watson speaking on the meeting’s purpose. Mrs William Garalion and Krell sisters provided music. Rev. Watson sang The Holy City. The guest speaker was Rev. B J Hughes of Herrison Congregational Church.
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Clare Baptist Church
Redman
Harw L. Cleveland
Chas. B. Hahn
Harold Watson
William Garalion
Krell
Watson
Holy City
B. J. Hughes
Herrison Congregational Church
Card of Thanks for Dora Tice
I thank my friends and neighbors for the cards flowers and many acts of kindness shown to my mother Mrs Dora Tice during her stay at Clare hospital and at the time of her death Also Dr and Mrs McArthur and the nursing staff for their wonderful care John Tice
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Dora Tice
Clare Hospital
McArthur
John Tice
Piano Tuning Service in Clare Advertised
P F P Alexander the Piano Tuner will be working in Clare again soon. Interested customers may phone orders to Mrs Harold Jones. 6tt
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P. Alexander
Clare
Harold Jones
Farmers invited to work in woods during winter
Farmers with agricultural deferments may perform winter woods work in logging pulp wood or sawmill operations to aid the war effort without losing deferments. They must secure permission from the USDA War Board in their county and, if working over six weeks, clearance from the federal employment service.
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Forestry Division
State Conservation Department
United States Department of Agriculture War Board
United States Employment Service
Notice of business closure and sale of 1931 Model A Ford
The business will close due to sickness from November 20th to April 1st. Customers with tires in the shop may retrieve them at Vande Workers Service Station. A 1931 Model A Ford Tudor is listed for sale by Thomas Service.
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Vandeworkers Service Station
Reward Offered for Cattle Rustlers at Cornwell Ranch
A $200 reward is posted for information leading to the arrest and conviction of cattle rustlers who have been unlawfully taking cattle from the Cornwell Ranch.
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Cornwell Ranch
Restrictions on farm slaughter of hogs suspended
The farm slaughter of hogs is suspended for ninety days from November 17 to aid marketing of the 1943 hog crop. No license required for on farm slaughter for own use, sale, or transfer. Restrictions on cattle calf sheep and lambs remain. Points must be collected for meat sold.
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H. O. Pollock
Midwest
Food Distribution Administration
Washington
Pollack
Pollock
War Food Administration
Methodist Men Fish Supper and Women's Bazaar Set
The Methodist Church in the city hosts its annual fish supper on Friday December 3 starting at 5 30 pm with chef Art Damoth and general chair Dave Seiter directing swift seating and service Tickets are 75 cents and available at Houghton's Drug Store The concurrent bazaar opens at 5 30 pm with aprons candy and baked goods ensuring early buyers a wider selection
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Methodist Church
Art Damoth
Dave Seiter
Harley Sowle
Harley Sowlé
Houghton
31's the Lucky Number Clubpledge War Effort
Readers urged to pledge to collect 31 tablespoons of fat per month to aid war efforts. Detroit Salvage Headquarters reports varying participation across Michigan communities with calls to maintain motivation and support for servicemen.
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Detroit
Michigan
Gratitude Expressed for Sudden Death of Daughter
Mr and Mrs Frank LaPratt and family thank friends and neighbors for kindness during the sudden death of their daughter. They acknowledge flowers and Rev Father Morrison for comfort and Alfred Doherty for services and kindness.
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Father Morrison
Alfred Doherty
Frank LaPratt
In Memoriam Jiggs Gordon November 1941
In memory of our dear son and brother Jiggs who passed away November 23 1941. We will not say he is dead he is just away with a cheery smile and a wave of the hand. Mr and Mrs Roy Gordon and family preserve the tone of a memorial notice.
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Jiggs
Roy Gordon
Fire in boarding house stirs sleepy tenant
A morning incident at a boarding house ends with a fire in the resident’s room. A landlady, awakened by a yawning guest in a dressing gown asking for water, discovers the blaze after three visits and a growing concern for the safety of the unseen occupant.
Family Provider dialogue at the movies
The scene shows Bill and Belle planning a family night with four seats for relatives including mother and father and two brothers. A boy named Johnny taunts a boy named Rastus about picking up a snake, prompting a tense exchange on cowardice and religious consequences.
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Bill
Belle
Jimmy
Billy
Tuscaloosa Mention Sparks a Linguistic Joke
A remark contrasts a young and old elephant with a pun on the city Tuscaloosa. The quip hinges on the sound of the name and playful wordplay.
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Tuscaloosa
Not a Proper News Item for Summary
The excerpt appears as a playful dialogue about a stormy event and a plan to drown kittens, not a recognizable news story with identifiable people, places, or organizations to document in a newspaper card.
Know Your Butter Cruel Riddle Joke
A humorous exchange about milking a billy goat. The punchline notes a billy goat cannot be milked, with the setup joking that the animal’s back end is in Minnesota and front in Iowa.
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Harry
Minnesota
Iowa
Jerry
Rest in Peace Johnny-Mom Flowers to Help the Sick
In a touching service the flowers on the altar will be distributed to those in need after the ceremony. The decision reflects a caring farewell and community support.
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Johnny
Mom
Our Sunday School Teacher Now Heaven Question
A Sunday school moment shows the teacher asking who wants to go to heaven and calling on Tommy who replies that his mother told him to come home after school.
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Heaven
Tommy
Quotable Exchange Sparsely Details Quinsy Woes
A brief dialogue between Mr Blue and Mr Black notes a wife’s illness described as quinsy. The exchange pokes at the count of such illnesses, implying multiple cases without further context.
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Mr. Blue
Mr. Black
Feat of Clay Figures Fuel Expert Control Claims
A feature argues that numbers are not inherently deceptive but become reliable only through expert interpretation. The piece cautions that statistics can mislead if the analyst fails to apply proper context and methodology.
Cream of the Crop Exchange Over Apples
A lighthearted exchange between a customer and grocer highlights a joke about apple quality and the cream at the top of the basket. The grocer quips that cream rises, jokingly comparing it to the cream on top of bottles.
Papa Pays Doctor for Change and Rest
Dialogue fragment shows Mr. Jones complaining he cannot afford medical care as his children receive all the change and his wife gets the rest.
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Mr. Jones
Busy Message Sparks Confusion About Calls
A fragmented note mentions Welland, a two two code and an urgent prompt. It reads like a garbled instruction about dialing, timing, and a future train game, with no clear people or organizations.
Complete Giveaway
Mrs. fears she is losing her mind while Mr. reassures by noting every sight gives her a piece of it. Their exchange hints at a tense, intimate struggle within a domestic scene.
Divided Opinion On Mabel’s Pearly Teeth Revealed
Brown notes Mabel has teeth like pearls while Green confirms by saying she has a mouth like an oyster. The exchange highlights a sharp disagreement over her appearance.
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Mabel
Retort Direct Harry and Jack Exchange Insults
A crude insult exchange features banter about ears and brains. The speakers trade jabs portraying a sharp mockery tone amid a confrontational exchange.
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Harry
Friend-Lovely Baby Question on Age
The exchange asks how old the baby is with answers noting ten weeks and whether he is the youngest. The dialogue centers on a newborn and parental clarification.
Nimrods Bring Trophy Buck Showdown to Page
Report on hunters from Clare Leland Krell and Norman Schroeder placing in the 150 pound class. Leo Brown’s spikehorn weighs 86 pounds and Laurence Underwood from Three Rivers has an 81 pounder. Thanksgiving press timing may alter the buck board before readers see this.
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Leland Krell
Norman Schroeder
Clare
Leo Brown
Leo
Laurence Underwood
Three Rivers
Adjustments Made to Fit Women to War Industry
Wartime labor shifts have broad benefits for both sexes as firms adapt roles and tools for women. Studies show changes to fit women are less drastic than feared and the stigma of “men's work” fades. Chicago drill maker redesigned plants to hire women, lowered work benches, and provided platforms to fit female workers.
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Pearl Harbor
Chicago
Taxpayers urged to file estimated income tax by Dec 15 1942
Deputy Collector visits Clare Michigan on December 1 and 2 to help with estimated income tax returns. Bring 1942 return and estimates of gross income expenses and depreciation for 1948 or 1943 fiscal year. Also bring employer withholdings for 1943. Forms mailed to 1942 filers. others obtain from local office.
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Clare
Michigan
Detroit
Auction Sale of Farmyard Goods Near Clare
Ray Houghton sells his farm at public auction on Tuesday December 7 at 12 30 noon CWT. Auction includes live stock grain and implements with sale from the premises five miles north one mile east and 134 miles north of Clare. Andy Courser is the Auctioneer and a catalog appears in next week’s Sentinel.
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Ray Houghton
Clare
Andy Courser
Sentinel
Snider Will Sell at Public Auction Near Clare
Mr and Mrs Jas Snider announce a public auction at their Clare area premises on Wednesday December 8 at 1 00 PM selling a list of livestock implements hay and related property. Auctioneer Andrew Courser. See list in next week's Sentinel.
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Jas. Snider
Clare
Andrew Courser
Sentinel
Auto Club appoints Harley Holt as Clare County representative
The Auto Club of Michigan named Harley Holt as representative of Clare County district. For more information call the Midland office at 1287 or Clare home at 588 Cos SB.
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The
Auto Club of Michigan
Harley Holt
Clares County
Midland
Clare
Cos
St Henry's Church extends Sunday mass in Rosebush
Rev Gordon Grant presides at St Henry's Catholic Church in Rosebush inviting all to Mass this Sunday at 10 30 am All welcome to attend and participate in service at US 27 location
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ST. Henry’s Catholic
Rosebush
Gordon Grant
Appreciation note from Emma McCreary and Mrs Worden
The McCreary and Worden families express thanks to neighbors and friends for acts of kindness and to the Auxiliary for fruit boxes during illness.
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Emma McCreary
P. B. Worden
Public Notice Order for Publication in Clare County
Probate Court of Clare County orders creditors to present claims against the estate of Htta D. Gréen by January 31, 1944 at 10:00 AM. Public notice to run weekly for three weeks in the Clare Sentinel before the hearing. Judge George Laies presiding.
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Harrison
Said
George Laies
Htta D. Gréen
Onc
Clare Sentinel
George Bates
Four Room House for Rent East of Clare on Old US 10
Classified read offers a four room house five miles east of Clare on old US 10 with garden spot and wood furnished. Contact S66 Chris Smith at Hotel Doherty for details.
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Clare
Chris Smith
Doherty
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