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Newspaper
Clare Sentinel
Location
Clare, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Oct 23, 1942
Page
2
Farmers oppose the Horton trespass amendment now allowing written hunting permits. The conservation department says a farmer may choose to require or forego written permits, per an attorney general opinion from 1941. Those prosecuted for trespass face stronger defense if no written permit is shown.
Four Clare men Jack Manee Leslie Shaw Leonel Green and Elmer Olds stationed at Camp Crowder Missouri met by chance in a Neosho drug store. They spent an hour together sharing news from the service and plans.
Pvt Norman Sutton of the 104th Medical Battalion is listed with a present address at Camp Robinson Arkansas.
Robert Chapman son of Mr and Mrs Lyle Chapman left for Detroit Tuesday to report for duty in the U S Navy. He expects to be sent from there to the Great Lakes Naval Training Station for initial training.
Pvt Wilson Jerred, Co. D, 104th Medical Training Brigade, 2nd Platoon, 22nd Medical Training, Reat., present address noted in roster.
Sgt. Jay R. King is listed with a present address at APO 957 c/o Postmaster San Francisco California alongside itemized orders or clearance references including Tank and company designations.
Pfc. John C. King 36112882 assigned to the 210th GC A A Batt B at APO 939 c/o Postmaster Seattle Washington.
Orin D. Smith A/S listed at 13th Battalion 12th Regiment Barr 13028 US. NTLS Great Lakes region notes address details.
Present address lists Pvt Gordon I Smith of Company A 1st Platoon 842nd Engineer Aviation Battalion Alamogordo New Mexico with relevant unit information and location.
Our third Red Cross meeting at Vernon town hall had seventeen attendees. Members plan to boost attendance after farm work ends. We are sewing blouses and pajamas and knitters stay busy. We packed boxes for Vernon township boys in the U S Service. First Aid Classes begin Tuesday night in November. Mrs. Wilson Samborn, Sec.
The Lake George unit of the Red Cross will meet on the first and third Thursdays each month at the Community hall in Lake George. The next meeting is November 5. All interested in Red Cross work are invited. Mrs. John EB King, Chairman.
A young girl from Farwell gathered more than 100 pounds of old nails at the Pere Marquette ice house site to contribute to the school scrap metal campaign. Her act signals strong wartime patriotism and civic spirit amid the current crisis.
Counties call for farmers and towns to move scrap metal to designated piles from November 2 to November 9. W.P.A. pays seven dollars per ton for unsorted iron at farms while schools, churches, and businesses are urged to participate to aid war effort.
Norman Sutton of Clare Michigan won a three round decision over Dom De Lucia at Soldiers Arena Camp Robinson Arkansas in a notable bout noted as one of the season's best. Sutton previously upset De Lucia in bantamweight action and is described as a 21 year old former high school amateur with a quick rise from local rings to service boxing duties.
A local event reads Clare Seintillel 3 iilers aloud in homes across the community. Residents participate, sharing stories and music in informal gatherings.
Major General Charles L. Scott, former Middle East observer, notes U S equipment surpasses anything seen in Rommel's Libya to Egypt campaign. He praises American tanks and gear, cites 88 mm gun as beatable with counter batteries, and says armored forces will be superior with close air support. He travelled with aides in jeeps under fire and endured jaundice from yellow fever vaccine. He also predicts British attack could decisively shift the war if executed now.
Huntsville Alabama report says North Alabama caverns could shelter the bulk of the population during a long siege. D Walter B Jones retiring state geologist notes 106 caves studied including Tallulah cavern near Valley Springs with a 5000 person capacity and ample supplies.
Placerville, Calif. The Coloma site where James Marshall found gold on January 24, 1848, will become a state park after California acquired the land from Perley Monroe for 3100 in a condemnation case. Monroe valued it at 10000.
Pretoria reports enemy submarines operating off the South African coast and in the Indian Ocean carrying midget submarines. Minister H G Lawrence notes naval authorities enforce permanent blackouts along all coastal areas.
George S. Brady told 2,300 delegates at the National Association of Purchasing Agents in New York that the United States can feed its Allies and keep ample reserves. He cited doubled wheat stocks since 1925–29, corn and poultry gains, dairy and soy improvements, and synthetic materials reducing dependency on Far East gums and resins.
COUNCIL BLUFFS IOWA Captain Lawrence A Nelson urges women to make toilet kits for servicemen. A local group designed a kit costing 1.65 dollars, cheaper than sweaters, denim six by nine inches with pockets for toothbrush, comb, nail clip, razor blades, shaving cream, soap, steptic pencil, shoe laces, sewing kit, New Testament, cigarettes, handkerchief, wash cloth, mirror, pencil and paper.
Voters are informed of the general election on Tuesday November 3 1942 polls open 7:00 am to 6:00 pm with a one hour noon break offices to be filled include governor lieutenant governor secretary of state attorney general state treasurer auditor general supreme court justice congressional senator representative state senate and house etc county offices such as prosecuting attorney sheriff county clerk treasurer register of deeds circuit court commissioner drain commissioner two coroners surveyor road commissioner and township clerk Guy Perry listed as county road commissioner.
Frank Littlefield vice chairman of the Clare County Agricultural Adjustment Association and office clerk Marion Roth spent Thursday and Friday in Clare distributing two carloads of AAA fertilizer as part of the 1943 program.
Notice to Lincoln Township voters that a General Election will be held on Tuesday November 3 1942 at Lincoln Township Hall. Polls open 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. for Governor Attorney General Congressional Representative State Legislature County Clerk Treasurer Register of Deeds Circuit Court Commissioner Coroners Surveyor and County Road Commissioner. Elizabeth Moyer Clerk.
Local clubs and organizations list regular meeting times across October months including Farwell Townsend Club Clare Townsend Club No 2 Mt Vernon Grange Grant Community Club Clare Lodge No 333 I C O F John E H Sparbel Post VFW Loomis Townsend Club Elm Grove Townsend Club 1 and 2 Clare Masonic Lodge American Legion Auxiliary Clare Common Council Farmers Union CBS Clare Parent-Teacher Association and Clare Chamber of Commerce host teachers dinner at Hotel Doherty Monday October 26 inviting members and guests.
The operator announces relocation to 308 McHwan opposite Johnston's Elevator and will resume service for former customers. Tubes are tested free, contact Barwin White at telephone 9080.
A dated 22 October 1942 notice states that after that date the signer will not be responsible for debts not contracted by themselves. Wm. Snear is identified.
The family expresses gratitude to friends and neighbors for expressions of sympathy and floral offerings during the illness and death of our beloved mother. They say they are deeply grateful. Hammet Robinett Mrs. Hdna Wilson.
We express sincere gratitude for the acts of kindness shown during her illness and death. Thanks for the flowers and to Rev Kleinhardt for comfort. Appreciation to the singers, pallbearers, Thurston Funeral Home, and Harley Sowle for thoughtfulness. Jordan and family appreciation.
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