Michigan Bell extends service on temporary basis during war
Michigan Bell announces a plan to install temporary service in war restricted areas. Applicants receive contracts allowing withdrawal on 48 hours notice if facilities are needed for war or public health and safety. Some line users may be shifted to party lines to conserve copper and aluminum for war production.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michigan Bell ‘Telephone
George M. Welch
Welch
War Production Board
Reese
Farmington
Gidlien
Sault Ste
Marie
Livonia
Coloma
Zeeland
Watervliet
Big Rapids
Hillsdale
Ann Arbor
Mt. Clemens
Ishpeming
Republic
Kalamazoo Lake
Pontiac Commerce
Napoleon
Vicksburg
Detroit
S. O. Vinton Dies at Home in Garfield Township
S. O. Vinton died at his Garfield township home after a four month illness on Saturday evening August 29. He moved from east of Mt. Pleasant to Clare county thirteen years ago and lived on the Delmer Fast farm. He leaves a wife and a large family including son Clarence of Flint and daughters Nellie Phelps Alma Ida Croger Detroit, plus nineteen grandchildren and two great grandchildren. Funeral was at a Mt. Pleasant funeral home and burial in Kelly Cemetery Greendale township Midland county.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. O. Vinton
Garfield Township
Clare County
Mt. Pleasant
Delmer Fast Farm
Clarence
Flint
Nellie Phelps
Alma
Ida Croger
Detroit
Geor g W Tidem an dies at Clare Hospital
George W. Tiedeman dies at Clare Hospital with family members including Jas Rulapaugh Farwell Mrs Alex McFarland Flint and Mrs Harvey Smith Oregon among mourners. Funeral held Thurston Funeral Home at two with Rev Albert Dawe officiating and Surrey township Farwell cemetery interment. Corning Lodge F and A M Farwell led service with Emil Bucholz Harrison Lodge giving ritual.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jas. Rulapaugh
Farwell
Alex. McFarland
Flint
Harvey Smith
Oregon
Thurston Funeral Home
Albert Dawe
Surrey Township
Corning Lodge
Emil Bucholz
Harrison Masonic Lodge
Auction sale of farm livestock and goods announced
Frank Wildfong of 144 miles west of Coleman on a gravel road will conduct a public auction Friday afternoon September 18 1942. Items include livestock farm machinery tools and household goods with R A Murphy as clerk and David Abbott acting as auctioneers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Wildfong
Coleman
R. A. Murphy
David Abbott
Clare War Price and Rationing Board Tires and Tires
Clare County War Price and Rationing Board approved tire and tube allocations at a September 5 meeting. Recipients include A T Carrow farmer retreaded passenger tire and tube Manuel Sutton scrap metal tires and retreaded tires Guy Light retreaded tire and tube George Tope oil lease retreaded tire Ruth Williams two obsolete tires Shirley Randall two obsolete tires Franklin F Y Littlefield two new truck tires and tubes Bryan Miller one new truck tire and tube George A Wentworth farm Herman Rank two tires Arthur Lower two Charles Lewis McKenzie two obsolete tires Harrison Simmons passenger car
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clare
Shirley Randall
Marion
Farmer
Franklin FY
Littlefield
Lake
Bryan Miller
George A. Wentworth
Herman Rank
Arthur Lower
Charles Lewis McKenzie
Harrison Simmons
Frances Anderson Wins Championship at Twin Elms Club
In a rare showdown Fr anc es Anderson defeats her mother Mrs A Anderson in a 19th hole final to win the Twin Elms Club championship flight Frances previously beat defending champion Mrs Albert Haley in the semi finals while Mrs Leo Hampton a former three time champ fell to Mrs Anderson in earlier rounds. Mrs Sam Garfield won the handicap final over Miss Anderson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. Anderson
Frances Anderson
Frances
Albert Haley
Anderson
Leo Hampton
Sam Garfield
Miss Anderson
Cadet Kenneth L. Haines Transferred for Training in Texas
Cadet Kenneth L. Haines, with the Boys in U S Service, has been moved from San Antonio to Hillington Field in Houston for training. He arrived home Sunday September 6 for a thirty three day furlough. Cpl Raymond F Verrette currently lists address as Hq Brig 304th CA BBn Seattle Washington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kenneth L. Haines
San Antonio
Texas
Hillington Field
Houston
Cpl
Raymond F. Verrette
304Th C.A
B.B. Bn
Seattle
Washington
PFC Ronald D Brown Moves to New Chicago Address
PFC Ronald D Brown has a new assignment address at 997 Guard Sqdu AAFTs Unit NX 1 Room 546 720 South Michigan Blvd Chicago Illinois.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ronald Brown
Ronald D. Brown
South Michigan Blvd
Chicago
Illinois
Brooks son arrives in Palestine life in APo 1221
Mr and Mrs Richard Brooks report their son PFC Donald L Brooks has arrived in Palestine on August 19. He lists ASN 16042509 at PRIFC APO 1221 c/o Postmaster New York City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
PFC
Donald L. Brooks
Richard Brooks
Donald
Palestine
PRIFC
c/o
New York City
Army son telegram updates parents from England and Camp McCoy
Sgt Royal Kleinhardt sent word to his parents dated August 17 stating he is somewhere in England. His address lists U S Army ASN 6832074 Co OC 16th Inf APO 1209 c/o Postmaster New York City. Pvt Lyman Perkins is at Station Hospital 1606 Med S A Camp McCoy Wisconsin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sgt
Royal Kleinhardt
Charles Kleinhardt
Royal
England
U. S. Army
Co. OC
Inf
New York City
Lyman Perkins
Station Hospital
Med. S. A
Camp McCoy
Wisconsin
Frank T. LaGoe Present Address Details
Frank T. LaGoe's present address lists F. T. LaGoe with phone 517-920, S. K. ie USCGR, at 1015 Hibbard Apt. 2, Detroit Michigan. The fragment notes a military or naval designation and a city street contact.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. T. LaGoe
S.K. Ie
USCGR
Hibbard
Apt. No
Detroit
Mich
PFC Kenneth Cunningham Receives New Address Change
PFC Kenneth Cunningham of the 301st Ordnance Regiment 1st Battalion Ha. Company Camp Sutton North Carolina reports a new address.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kenneth Cunningham
Ord. Reg
1St
Ha. Co
Camp Sutton
Alfred Thrush 2/c Seeks Mail at Naval Reserve Base
Alfred Wilbur Thrush 2/c currently at Naval Reserve Aviation Base Grosse Isle Michigan will welcome correspondence from anyone wishing to write to him. He is listed under the present address Alfred Wilbur Thrush 8 2/c.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alfred Wilbur Thrush
Naval Reserve Aviation Base
Grosse Isle
Michigan
Soldier in Australia Sends Lively Note Home
Cpl Richard B Wood Jr of Co K 186th Infantry APO 41st Division U S Army writes from Australia that you do not count sheep to sleep but go to sleep to forget them. He mentions mobs there measuring three to seven feet long and invites letters to his San Francisco c/o Postmaster address.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard B. Wood Jr
Bryan Miller
Hagle
Richard B. Wood
Co. K
APO
U. S. Army
San Francisco
California
Australia
Editor's Note Letters From Home Boost Soldier Morale
An editor urges readers to write letters to soldiers far from home, noting the comfort and connection such correspondence provides amid unfamiliar surroundings and shared experiences with fellow officers.
Michigan Sheep Breeders Ram Truck Set for Clare Stop Oct 12
The Michigan Sheep Breeders ram truck rolls into Clare October 12 as part of a northern Michigan tour organized by HB L Benton MSC live stock specialist. Clare and Isabella farmers get first pick. rams and exchange opportunities welcomed. Rams must be well dressed, ticks Mee or worms absent, fleece clean and burrs removed for sale in the safe ring.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michigan
HB. L. Benton
M.S.C
My. Benton
Clare and Isabella
Clare
Methodist Church First Quarterly Conference Held
The Clare Methodist Church held its First Quarterly Conference Monday evening with Dr. John H. Hall presiding. District Superintendent Dr. Maylan W. Jones led the meeting and approved Mrs. A H Mulder and Mrs. John Schultz as stewards. Reports were given, missions plans outlined, and the Evangelistic Crusade for the fall announced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clare Methodist Church Board
John H. Hall
Maylan W. Jones
Big Rapids
A. HE. Mulder
John Schultz
Bi Romer
Evangelistic Services At Sheridan Church This Evening
Sheridan Baptist church hosts a special young peoples meeting Friday at 8:00 p m directed by evangelist George Pike. Afterward Harold Walker will deliver an evangelistic message. Sunday services include Sunday School at 2:00 p m preaching at 3:00 p m a 7:30 p m young peoples meeting and 8:00 p m evangelistic services both evangelists singing and preaching throughout.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sheridan Baptist Church
George Pike
Harold Walker
President of Kroger Company Dies September 13th
Announcement from a Kroger store notes Albert H. Morrill, president of Kroger Grocery and Baking Company, died Sunday September 13th. The store will close September 16th from 11:30 to 12:00 for services in Cincinnati. The Sentinel joins the Kroger staff in mourning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kroger
Albert H. Morrill
Kroger Grocery and Baking Company
Cincinnati
The
Sentinel
Kroger Store Adjusts Hours Amid Labor Conditions
Notice states Kroger will close by 10:00 Saturdays and open at 9:00 daily with a 6:30 closing on weekdays. It warns of changes during the labor conditions and promotes the final week of a Canned Food Sale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kroger
Marvin ‘Withecix
Mer
Bellboy Injured in Elevator Accident at Hotel Doherty
Richard Koch, a bellman at Hotel Doherty and Clare Bieh School, was injured Tuesday evening when his foot was crushed between an elevator and floor as he operated the car. Doctors at Dr. Kuno Hammerberg’s office found two toes smashed and foot tissues damaged. he was using crutches and expected to return to school soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard Koch
Hotel
Doherty
Clare Bieh
Richie
Kuno Hammerberg
Legion Auxiliary Elects Officers for 1943
Walter H. Larman Unit 128 American Legion Auxiliary elected officers on Monday night September 14 in Mt. Pleasant. Elected were President Alice Loomis first vice president Blanche Walker second vice president Minnie Smith secretary Belle Jackson treasurer Ruth Parent chaplain Wava Smith sergeant at arms Elma Clute historian Celina Creguer. Installations planned for September 21 in Mt. Pleasant with Midland officer in charge. all Legion and Auxiliary members invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter H. Larman
American Legion Auxiliary
Legion Rooms
Alice Loomis
Blanche Walker
Minnie Smith
Belle Jackson
Ruth Parent
Wava Smith
Elma Clute
Celina Creguer
Mt. Pleasant
Coleman
Blanchard
Midland
Legion
Auxiliary
Legion Hall
Government oil well completed in Clare County
A government oil well in Clare County is reported completed using standard casing and screw-lock collars. The project marks a direct program to address shortages of oil field equipment as drilling continues with multiple sites active. The Gook No. 2 in section 27 flowed 200 barrels of natural oil.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stn
Appreciation Note From Mayor Dunlop to Osceola Friends
John W. Dunlop thanks Osceola Clare district supporters and Clare neighbors for September primary votes. He expresses gratitude for the seven years as mayor and alderman and one term as state representative.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John W. Dunlop
Wheat You Buy With War Bonds
The 75mm gun links to divisional use as an anti tank weapon replaced by the 105 in newer service. It costs 12 000 dollars and has been converted into a blaster twice as efficient as WWI. The article urges Americans to buy War Bonds and invest 10 percent of income to fund the武 ammunition supply for fighting forces.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. S. Treasury Department
Emma Trafford Dies in Clare At 81
Emma Trafford of Clare born August 30 1861 in Lincolnshire England died September 8 1942 at her daughter Mrs William Parks home. She wed William Perdue in 1882 and had Fannie Jennie and Robert. Her husband preceded her. Survived by daughter Mrs Parks brother Herbert Trafford sister Mrs A B Lucas and many friends. Funeral service by Rev Harry L Cleveland at Clare Church of God with burial beside her husband in Beaverton family lot.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emma Trafford
Lincolnshire
England
William Parks
William Perdue
Fannie
Jennie
Robert
Clare
Herbert Trafford
A. B. Lucas
Huttig
Arkansas
Church of God
Harry L. Cleveland
Beaverton
Bridge Tournament Schedule and Reservations
Bridge tournament starts Thursday October 1 at 1 00 PM and resumes Monday October 5 at 6 36 PM. For reservations call 281 5012. Agnes J Gleason.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Agnes J. Gleason
Henderson thanks voters after Clare County primary
The letter thanks voters in Clare County for supporting him in the September Primary Election, signed by Wm. A. Henderson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. A. Henderson
Change in Train Time Westbound Pere Marquette No 1
Westbound Pere Marquette train No 1 will leave Clare at 8 09 effective Monday September 14.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pere Marquette
Clare
Appreciation note from Lawrence H. Brown for County Treasurer bid
Lawrence H. Brown thanks friends for their support during his Democratic nomination for County Treasurer. He expresses gratitude for the confidence and votes received.
Local club meetings and schedules listed for October
Community groups announce upcoming meetings and regular schedules. Rummage sale dates October 15 and 16. Various clubs meet weekly or biweekly including Townsend and Masonic lodges, VFW posts, American Legion, and Farmers Union Township Local No. 143 with set days and times.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grant
Township Local No. 143
Farmers Union
Wartime Savings Call to Buy War Bonds Each Payday
A public appeal urges citizens to save and invest ten percent of every paycheck in War Bonds to support the war effort, warning that wasting money equates to wasting lives and stressing disciplined daily savings.
Home-Coming at Hardwood School House
Arthur township hosts a September 20 home coming for former teachers and pupils. A pot luck dinner will be served and attendees should bring their own table service. Signed by District No. 6.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur Township
District No. 6
Rummage Sale Set By Congregational Guild
The Congregational Guild announces a rummage sale in church parlors on September 25 and 26. Funds raised will support church activities and missions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congregational Guild
Mt Vernon Grange Urges Members to Attend Meetings
The Mt Vernon Grange reports a fine weekly meeting and urges members to attend and support the group. The upcoming lecture hour next Monday night will be led by the Master J Archambault, and all are encouraged to participate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Archambault
Card of Thanks for condolences after mother’s passing
Mr and Mrs Will Parks express gratitude to friends and neighbors for kindness during illness and death of their mother. They acknowledge pallbearers singers Reverend Cleveland and all who sent flowers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rev
Cleveland
Thank you for kindness and flowers sent to Amanda Falk
Amanda Falk expresses gratitude to friends for acts of kindness flowers fruit and cards received during illness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amanda Falk
Peter A. Oman Seeks Clare County Treasurer Post
A letter from Peter A. Oman thanks supporters and voters in Clare County for the Republican nomination for County Treasurer. He pledges to merit faith if elected in November.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clare County
Peter A. Oman
St Cecilia’s Church Unit VI meeting notes
A September 18 and 19 gathering at St Cecilia’s Church Unit VI in the Tatman Building chaired by Mrs Les O Grady. Meeting details reflect church organization and leadership.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Gecelia’s
Tatman Building
Les. O'Grady
Also Mentioned on This Page
Midland County
Geo. W. Tiedeman
Clare Hospital
County Board
Twin Elms Club
U.S
Frank T. LaGoe
Hichigan
Ram'truck
Isabella
Methodist Church First
Sheridan Church
Kroger Company
Legion Auxiliary
Citizens State Bank
Clare, Michigan
Isabella Counties
Member
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
Emma Perdue
Lawrence H. Brown
Farwell Townsend Club
Clare Townsend Club No
W.S.C.S
Mt. Vernon Grange
Grant Community Club
Clare Lodge No
Joan E. Sparkel Post
V.F.W
Loomis Townsend Club
Grant Townsend Club No. 1
Elm Grove
Townsend Club
Claré Masonic Lodge
American Legion
Clare Commons Council
O.B.S
Mr. and
Mrs
Will Parks
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