Harvesting Beet Labor Mobilizes Local Schools
Clare Public School leads a beet harvest initiative with Future Farmers of America guiding students. About 800 boys from Clare area and nearby districts will work the crop through October 17, while some girls receive First Aid and Home Nursing training. Schools adjust schedules. several high schools coordinate housing and transportation to support the effort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clare
Future Farmers of America Organization
Harrison School
Harrison High School
State Teachers Institute
Farwell School
Farwell High School
Isabella County Schools
Mt. Pleasant High School
Sacred Heart Academy
Shepherd and Beal City Schools
Central Michigan College of Education
Beal City High School
Mt. Pleasant
Lieutenant Robert A Marsh Dies in Rhode Island Plane Crash
LieutRobert A Marsh of Pontiac aged twenty four was killed when a naval plane cut into his formation over a bay near Hillsgrove Rhode Island on September 29. He graduated from Pontiac High School and trained at Napier Field before serving in the Air Corps. His body and plane were recovered the next day. He was married to Catharine Rawston of Pontiac.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Ryan
Waterford
Pontiac
Hillsgrove
R. I
Marsh
Catharine Rawston
Bverséas
Bdés
Walker
Mr. Marsh
Arthur
Coast Guard Service
Algonac
Davis Purchases McCready Produce Business on Fourth
Duard D. Davis bought the L. C. McCready poultry business on West Fourth Street on October 1 and will run Davis Produce and Poultry. The firm will buy and sell poultry potatoes fruits and vegetables and sell baby chicks with Joe LaGrew continuing his services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Duard Davis
L. C. McCready Produce
Fourth ST
Duard D. Davis
L. C. McCready
West Fourth Street
Davis Produce & Poultry
Joe LaGrew
Diamonds Recovered From Town rubbish burner
In Clara Tuesday night a community effort searched a large rubbish burner at the Morgan Grocery for a lost engagement ring and wedding bands worth about 850 dollars. Mrs Edna Morgan and friends found the engagement ring with five diamonds and later John Monahan recovered the wedding ring with eight diamonds, both intact despite charring.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clara
Glayence Dobson
Edna Morgan
Morgan Grocery
Mrs. Morgan
Margaret Monahan
John Monahan
Margaret
Morgan
Mr. Monahan
Boys in U S Service: Maxwell and Hanley family notices
Staff Sgt. Neil D Maxwell wrote home from Australia with a new address care of 22nd Troop Carrier Ltd APO 924 San Francisco California The Hanley family reports Thos Joseph Hanley arrived safely in North Ireland after joining Army Air Corps on July 17 and Patrick Leo Hanley plans to return to flying duty in China after Burma service This item notes multiple relatives in U S service and their locations or movements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Neil D. Maxwell
B. BE. Maxwell
Neil
Australia
22Nd Troop Carrier Ltd
APO
a/o
San Francisco
California
Joe
Leo Patrick Hanley
John Hanley
Thos
Joseph Hanley
Army Air Corps
North
Ireland
John
Patrick Leo Hanley
A.V.G
Burma
China
Military unit address fragment prompts record card
Staff Sgt George Tope Jr is listed with a military address fragment 36108330 76th M Co Bekry APO 961 c/o Postmaster San segment lacks full location details. The readable lines indicate a personnel record style mailing address.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Tope, Jr
M. Co
Bkry
APO
c/o
San Francisco
California
Fort Lewis Address for Corp Willard D Bell
Present address lists Corp Willard D Bell Co L 186th Infantry APO 33 Fort Lewis Tacoma Washington as his location.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Corp
Willard D. Bell
Willard D. Bell, Co. L
Inf
APO
Fort Lewis
Tacoma, Washington
Pvt James W McLaughlin Listed At Houlton Maine
Pvt James W McLaughlin is stationed at 378 Air Base Squadron Barracks No 12 in Houlton Maine with a present address noted for military records.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James W. McLaughlin
Pvt
378 Air Base Squadron
Barracks No
Houlton, Maine
Four Jackson Brothers Enlist in Military Service
William Jackson, a senior in chemistry at Michigan State College, visited his grandfather John A. Jackson and relatives before enlisting. He is the fourth brother to join the armed forces, with Thomas and John Harold in the Navy and James in the Marine Corps. Thomas reenlisted in the Navy since Pearl Harbor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jackson
William Jackson
Michigan State College
John A. Jackson
Army
Thomas
John Harold
Navy
James
Marine Corps
Pearl Harbor
Farwell Cadet James Sparta Jr Selected for Army Pilot Training
Aviation Cadet James Sparta Jr and Mrs J Sparta of Farwell received a letter from Major General H B Harmon stating James has been selected for training as an Army Air Forces pilot. The memo notes progress and wing qualification as a likely outcome, with pride expressed by the family. James’s address is Avy Cadet James Sparta San Antonio Av Cadet Center Squadron 110 San Antonio Texas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Sparta Jr
J. Sparta
Farwell
H. B. Harmon
U. S. Army
Army
Air. Forces
James
James Sparta
San Antonio
Squadron
Texas
Birthday Club Honors Mrs Earl Jackson
The Birthday Club met at Mrs Earl Jacksons Tuesday to celebrate her birthday with Mrs Albert Aube as hostess. Sixteen attended. A potluck dinner was served at noon with visitors Mrs Paul Starlin of Manton Mrs Thos Cook and Mrs William Kanarr of Clare and Mrs Charles Ogle winning first prize. Mrs William Chapple traveler and Mrs Bertha Cappnett earned consolation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Earl Jackson
Thesday
Albert Aube
Paul Starlin
Manton
Thos. Cook
William Kanarr
Clare
Charles ‘Ogle
Mirs
Wiliam Chapple
Bertha Cappnett
School Enrollment Slips Slightly From Previous Year
The fourth week of school closes with Glare Public School enrollment slightly below last year. K to 8 total 856, high school 203, with about fifteen fewer high school pupils. Rural high school enrollment remains 81. War effort shaping math and science courses. Milk program to aid kindergartens through third grade costs one cent per child daily, funded by government and local PTA donations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glare
United States Department of Agriculture
Parent Teachers Club
Last Rites Held for John M. Ott September 29
John Matthew Ott died September 26 1942 at age 42 after a lingering illness. He was born December 8 1899 in Hatton township Clare county and lived on the farm then in Clare. He is survived by parents a brother Walter sister Christine and several relatives. Funeral services were held at Thurston funeral home September 29 with Rev Charles Kleinhardt officiating and burial in Ott cemetery. Distances attended by Roseville Saginaw and Flint residents are listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Matthew Ott
Henry Ott
Hatton Township
Clare County
Clare
John
Walter Ott
Roseville
Christine Foster
Ralph
Margaret Bradley
Thurston Funeral Home
Charles Kleinhardt
Ott
Howard Keebier
Archie Owens
Howard Blower
Saginaw
George Manns
Flint
Dignified Duck Hunter Issued Summons Here
Reports reaching the Sentinel via grapevine tell of a prominent Clare County sportsman who faced a summons to appear within forty eight hours for allegedly trespassing while duck hunting near Harrison close to Shady Lane Tavern. The case centers on Horton Trespass Law and questions about the warden signing the summons and the involved party.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sentinel
Grapevine
Clare Rod and Gun Club
Claire County
Horton
Harrison
Shady Lane Tavern
Michigan
Red Cross Regional Meeting Held at Midland Country Club
Red Cross members from Clare County attended an all day regional meeting at Midland Country Club on Wednesday. Participants included Mrs. Gerald Lamb, Mrs. Herald Grasman, Miss Helen Hether, Mrs. Robert Ryan, and several others from Clare. Training covered First Aid Disaster Relief and Junior Red Cross work. Mrs. Tim Frey was named knitting chairman for the Clare unit. The American Legion rooms in Clare City Hall host weekly sewing and cutting sessions, and kit bag work begins immediately with contributions from Baptist King's Daughters. The Vernon Township Red Cross unit held its fall meeting electing officers and deciding to meet Tuesdays. A plea for each family to send the names and addresses of service members to The Clare Sentinel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glare County
Red Cross
Midland Country Club
Gerald 1
Lamb
Herald Grasman
Farwell
Helen. Hether
Robert Ryan
Harold Fleming
Jack Paul
Tim Frey
William H. Caple
Stuart Bicknell
Clare
American Legion
Clare City Hall
Baptist King’s Daughters
Vernon Township
Vernon Red Cross
Gladys Shuge
Leda Stough
Ethel Marshall
Babe Lamblrn
Gladys Thayer
Delia Wilds
Clare Sentinel
Babe Samborn
Red Cross County Chapter Meeting Set for Clare City Hall
The Clare County Chapter of the American Red Cross will meet Monday at 2 30 p m in the city hall's American Legion room. County and rural unit chairs are urged to attend to discuss delayed materials and the distribution plan for filled kit bags costing 1 00 each.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
RED Cross County
Clare County
American, Red Cross
American Legion
Clare
Stuart Bicknell
Hibbard
Red Cross
Gerald E. Lamb
Charman
Switzerland Eyes Gasoline Tax Hike to Cut Deficit
Switzerland aims to trim its budget shortfall by raising the tax on gasoline imports. Government officials propose higher duties on refined fuel to bolster state revenue and curb the deficit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Switzerland
Revival Meetings to Open at Eagle Church
Revival meetings begin Sunday October 11 at Eagle church and run through October 18 with devotional 830 pm and preaching 900 pm Rev Cyrs Gail of Esty Mission will preach others assist in singing He is described as having a strong testimony All neighboring pastors and their congregations are welcomed by Rev M R Honderich pastor
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eagle
Cyrs Gail
Esty
M. R. Honderich
Hymn Sing at West Grant Sunday School Services
West Grant Sunday School holds a hymn sing on Sunday October 1 featuring gospel hymns. New song books purchased for the first time will be used during the service led by Rev M H Burkett. Attendance invited at West Grant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Grant
Special Services At Lake School House Oct 11 30
M Bol of Holland Michigan will bring a gospel message at 8 00 Sunday October 11 in the Lake school house evening service. Special services run nightly at 8 00 from October 14 to 30 excluding Saturdays with evangelist Charles BR Boren of Detroit as guest speaker.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. Bol
Holland
Michigan
Lake School House
Lake
Evangelist
Charles
BR. Boren
Detroit
Wyrtlck
Registration Notice for Clare Michigan Electors 1942
Official notice to Clare Michigan voters detailing eligibility for registration under Michigan Election Law. It sets dates for registration review on October 14 1942 and outlines conditions for registering on or before election day including eligibility, residency, and exceptions for absence or illness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clare
Michigan
Public Notice of Election Statement and Perjury Penalty
The notice warns that any applicant who wilfully makes a false statement in the matter may be found guilty of perjury. Dated October 1, 1942, by City Clerk Alex McKinnon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alex McKinnon
Help Your Scrap and Fats Aid Civilian Defense
Public service notice urges civilians to contribute scrap and kitchen fats to support Uncle Sam. Call 381, 318, or 684. Post No 2, C D, will pick up at once.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Uncle Sam
C.D
Novice to Poultrymen Urges Fall Culling of Hens
Novice to poultrymen urges readers to cull hens and pullets now for fall and winter egg production. Contact Geo Bryant or phone 220 in Clare for details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geo
Bryant
Clare
Surrey Township Clerk Announces Voter Registration Day
Guy Perry township clerk states he will be at the Surrey township hall all day October 14 to register all qualified voters not yet registered in the township.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Surrey Township
Lincoln Township voter registration deadline set for Oct 14 1942
Notice to Lincoln Township voters from Clerk Elizabeth Moyer that registration names may be received up to and including October 14 1942. The message specifies eligibility and registration window for legal voters not yet registered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elizabeth Moyer
Notice of trespass on lands east of Clare
A notice signed by Mable Bradley and Ethel Hendrie warns against trespassing on their lands east of Clare. The brief statement directs that unauthorized entry is prohibited and names the signatories.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clare
Mable Bradley
Ethel Hendrie
Card of Thanks From Mrs. W. J. Jennings
Mrs. W. J. Jennings expresses gratitude to all who sent cards flowers called and contributed to her comfort and happiness following illness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. J. Jennings
Card of Thanks for Kindness After Bereavement
We thank neighbors and friends for many acts of kindness during our bereavement. Thanks to the Townsend Club No 2 and the Auxiliary for floral offerings and to the minister. Grateful hearts from Miri and Henry Ott, Sidi Mrs, Walter Ott, Mr and Mrs Ward Foster.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Townsend Club No. 2
Miri
eMrg
Henry Ott
Sidi
Walter Ott
Also Mentioned on This Page
Lieut
Robt. Marsh
Robert Ryans
U. S
Birthday Club
Mrs. Earl Jackson
John M. Ott
Dl Red Cross
Clare Unit
THE
Citizens State Bank
Clare, Michigan
United States
Isabella Counties
Member
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
Eagle Church
Surrey
Guy Perry
Lincoln
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