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Newspaper
Clare Sentinel
Location
Clare, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Sep 15, 1944
Page
2
Henry Delos Tigner Chapter meets at Farwell K P Hall with Labor Day stand proceeds of 225 dollars. Members urge updated addresses, overseas gift plans, and December care for service members and hospital patients. A special meeting is set for September 16 at 8 30 p m.
Registration for gas rationing books will take place in multiple townships on September 19 and 20 from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at designated schools. Motorists may register at any location but in person at the listed schools only during those two days. The OPA will discontinue tire inspection records after the new A ration books arrive, and motorists should keep fire inspection records.
City Clerk Alex McKinnon received ballot requests from Cpl Dexter Hiden in the Southwest Pacific Area and M Sgt Neal Hiden in England, both arriving by mail Tuesday morning as servicemen prepare to vote in the November election.
Reginald McBride to hold a public auction at premises four miles north and seven miles east of Clare on the Clare Beaverton Road Tuesday September 36 commencing 11 OG. Auctioneer Andy Gonsaen Whitesides listed with an $88 amount.
More than forty members of the Clare lodge met Monday evening with nine visitors from Mt. Pleasant. Noble Grand Andrew Irwin, Sr. led the session as reports were accepted. A Grand Master’s Class of six Clare candidates and one Mt. Pleasant candidate received the initiatory degree.
The Office of Price Administration outlines a phased shift away from blue tokens with a September 17 cutoff. Blue tokens stop as change after September 17, shoppers must use them in tens until September 30, and all processing tokens will be in tens thereafter.
The obituary notes Wayne E Brown was honored for service in World War II with the 133rd infantry unit famed for its wide list of decorations. It recalls campaigns from Tunisia to Rome and Cassino and mentions two Medal of Honor recipients among its troops. First elements of the 138th sailed for Ireland in January 1942.
John Q Look Lodge No. 404 F. and A. M. will hold its first fall meeting next Tuesday at 7 30 in the Clare Masonic Temple. Several candidates seek initiation and a full fall winter program is expected. Worshipful Master John Rodabaugh and staff urge all local Masons to attend and welcome visiting Masons.
Marie Burke of Clare serves as an Army nurse on a mobile hospital train in France. The train carries a staff of doctors, nurses, and medical technicians to rapidly move wounded from combat zones to safer areas. The train crew provides comfort with fruit juice and cigarettes as it speeds to the coast for evacuation.
Conrad Walker is named chairman of the United War Fund. The report notes USO operates over 150 mobile units visiting remote posts in the U S and across hemispheric bases, traveling thousands of miles monthly to support servicemen and allied efforts. The fund includes Clara County Boy Scouts, Girl Scouts, Salvation Army, and Community Blind among participating groups.
Pvt. John Edward Farrell of Camp Bowie Texas enjoys a fifteen day furlough with wife and family. Leland H. Wild moved from overseas to a Seattle hospital after being wounded June 17 in Saipan. Pvt. Lawrence Reger at Fort Shelby Miss spent a ten day furlough with parents. Pvt. Arlo Oden returned from Camp Robinson Arkansas for a fourteen day furlough with parents and relatives. Pfc. Dale Groves of Fort Sheridan Illinois and wife spent weekend in Illinois with sister and husband and daughter. Sgt Robert E Schroeder promoted to sergeant and serves as an assistant squad leader with the 34th Red Bull Division in Italy. Pvt. Art Clute, Military Police Escort Guard, arrived from New York on a three day pass to visit parents after escorting 5 000 German SS troops and paratroopers brought as POWs.
Mrs. Clara Haring reports S/Sgt Roger C. Haring received the Purple Heart for wounds suffered at Anzio Beach head in Italy last winter. He also earned the Good Conduct Medal and has recently been promoted from Private First Class to Corporal.
Pvt Kenneth E Telder and his wife visited her parents Mr and Mrs Harry Wild and her sister and brother in law Mr and Mrs Louis Waddington last Thursday and Friday. Mrs Telder from Wayne spent her vacation with him at Aberdeen Proving Grounds Maryland in August. He returned to duty Sunday after a six day furlough.
Pvt Charles W Kapplinger assigned to the Engineering Shop Lab at the Army Air Forces Materiel Command Wright Field Dayton Ohio. He previously served at Army Technical School Yale University New Haven Connecticut and is part of the Air Forces procurement and production follow-up center.
Lt B C Maxwell piloted a large C-47 transport over the Riviera marking a Troop Carrier first in France sorties. Maj Gen Paul Williams notes paratroop glider haulers jump the front and Maxwell recalls the Riviera as quiet and beautiful. Mrs Maxwell and son John live at 308 West Seventh Street Clare with his parents on Route Four.
Postmaster Frank Jackson reports the duck hunting season opens Wednesday September 20. Many hunters have not secured Federal Duck Hunting Stamps from the post office yet. Stamps are limited and late applicants may be disappointed. It is illegal to hunt ducks without the stamp attached to the game license.
Local bowling groups organize schedules for the coming season. Merchants and KK leagues list weekly start times at various alleys, with time slots rotating. The Ladies League, meeting at Hotel Doherty, moves to Tuesday play to avoid Eastern Star conflicts as officers are reelected.
On Tuesdays Thursdays and Saturdays the city truck will collect waste paper and rubbish from business premises. Rubbish must be in a separate container. waste paper inside the rear entrance to prevent water damage. Burning in alleys will be enforced. Dated September 12, 1944.
Athanasius Brophy pastor cites Mass this Sunday at 10:30 a.m. as churches in Harrison plan services and related notices.
A warm family note from Clare reports the circus visit, a new twin and a baby boy born to siblings, and a fishing trip wish fulfilled. The letter notes rain makes farmers glad, dinner is ready, and a farewell from Mom and Dad.
The Brown and Alger families express gratitude to neighbors and friends for sympathy and floral tributes after a bereavement. They thank Rev. Hahn and Rev. Gordon, Miss Gerow, Walter H. E. Larmdn Post, Clare High School class of 1941, the American Legion Auxiliary, Wayhe's friends, pallbearers, and Thurston & Son for services.
Dover cidex mill announces opening September second with daily operations to follow. Advertising costs are noted as a paid service.
The Third reunion of the Hardwood School will be held Sunday September 17 1944 at the Hardwood school house District No 6 Arthur township. Pot luck dinner. Bring your own table service.
Mrs. Alexander V. Smith thanks many friends for kindness during illness and death of her father Conrad Koska. Special thanks to pallbearers A J Archbold Arleigh Gorr Fred Irwin Floyd Cassidy Edgar Van Sicklen Wm Hendrie and Doherty Sons for courtesies. Messages extend from August 1936 through June 1942.
Memorial note honoring William B. Wasson who died September 17 1943. Mrs Alta Wasson and Mrs Louis Wasson share remembrance with Mr and Mrs Harry Grigg and Mr and Mrs Nelson Carrow.
A small notice states that although junk purchases are discontinued, used cars and parts are still being handled by R. Adams. The message implies a continued business in vehicle components and resale activities.
The Vernon Red Cross hosts a card party and dance at Mt. Vernon Grange hall on Friday evening September 15 to raise funds for Christmas boxes for service members. Lunch will be served. all welcome.
The Sentinel reports limited supplies of paper table cloths suitable for large gatherings. The notice notes organizations and individuals may use these table cloths as supplies allow, with furnishing possible while stock lasts.
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