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Newspaper
Clare Sentinel
Location
Clare, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Sep 24, 1943
Page
4
The Blue Star Mothers chapter held a Farwell Friday gathering with a two-table banquet of decorative settings in red white and blue. About seventy five attendees enjoyed cakes, tomatoes, salads and coffee as Little Bobbie Miller led the pledge of allegiance. The Rebekah Lodge earned praise for organizing a memorable affair.
Mr and Mrs Norman Myers and children returned from Saginaw after the illness and death of Mrs Myers father George J Perkins. Mr and Mrs Robert Collins visited Mr and Mrs George Winn for Sunday dinner. The Hay and Price families and James Winn visited the Myers and Winn households. The Winn parents stayed briefly as visitors. F M Myers visited Monday and Ray Harrold called on Sunday.
The Arthur Center column reports the Wasson family mourning a husband and father, with community sympathy. It notes local visits, Hardwood reunion attendees from multiple towns, new babies at the Coats and Davis households, an oil well being prepared east of Hardwood school, church events with Gideon Band participation, and plans for the eldership year and Colonville hosting.
Vernon City residents record a busy week with war bond drive participation led by Mrs Etta Howard and numerous social visits. Families including the Bryants Bradleys and Snapshots from Saginaw Fair and gatherings at Mann Siding Clare and Free land frame the social activity.
Prices paid at the Rosebush Ngg Grading Station on Sept 21 1943 show hams hogs beef veal lamb and poultry values. Hogs dressed 18.00. beef 15.00 to 24.00. spring lamb 25. best grass steers 11.60 to 12.70. best cows 8.50 to 16.20. best lambs 13.25 to 18.35. best hogs 14.50 to 15.00.
The Ladies Guild will hold a rummage sale at Clare Congregational Church on Friday and Saturday October 14 and 15. Proceeds support wartime bonds and community aid.
Wartime rationing detailed with stamp book two dates for U V W meats and dairy through Oct 20 and X Y and small letters for other goods ending Oct 2. Sugar five pound allotments up to 15 pounds per person by Nov 1. Gasoline stamp A 3 valid Sept 22 to Nov 21 with mileage stamps B and C. Tire inspection due dates for A B C books and commercial vehicles every 6 months or 5,000 miles.
The Bond Boosters showcased a drive at Winterfield town hall drawing over 100 attendees. Donald E. Holbrook led talks on cooperation while the group auctioned German officers helmets and lunch boxes to raise funds totaling about 7 500 to 8 010 in War Savings Bonds.
The Clare L D S Sunday School votes on officers for the ensuing year led by Superintendent Chris Smith with Assistant Mrs Floyd Callihan and Secretary Treasurer Mrs Chris Smith. Organist Mrs Floyd Callihan Librarians Tommy Rodahbaugh Richard Smith Adult Class Teacher Ruth Callihan Intermediate Mrs Floyd Callihan Junior Chris Smith Beginners Mrs Hlmer Osborne Reporter Mrs Lloyd Edick.
A local notice from the Mater building section indicates activity on Saturday, September with reference to document No 5012 issued by L D S Aid.
Clare county sales total 166259.34 dollars against a 372000 dollar target with seven days left and a daily 380000 dollar pace. The county urges Gallants to boost bonds before next Thursday. message stresses sacrifice and truth in war effort.
R Grant sells his farm at public auction on Wednesday September 29 starting 1:00 BWT. The sale includes twenty Holstein cows fifteen Holstein heifers four yearling bulls farm implements grain feed and related items.
F G Allen to sell at public auction at the home on Vernon Hill on Saturday October 1 starting at 1 o clock. The sale lists a quantity of furniture and household goods. Geo Davison is the auctioneer. See list in next Sentinel.
Clare I O O F hosts an old time dance at Clare City Hall on Saturday evening October 2 under auspices of the local lodge. Proceeds support lodge activities and community welfare.
Announced by the aid association, a rummage and apron sale will run Friday and Saturday October 1 and 2 at the Mater building on Hast Fourth Street. Proceeds benefit the auxiliary.
Mr. and Mrs. Burt Hess and Family and Mrs. Dora Hess and Family express heartfelt thanks to friends neighbors Him Grove Ladies Aid and all who sent flowers for acts of kindness during the illness and death of our beloved mother.
A Sentinel liner promises efficient performance with minimal expense. It highlights cost savings while delivering reliable results for small-scale operations.
Rosebush Methodist Church offers Sunday School at 10 45 a m and a preaching service at 11 45 a m. Junior Choir practice is Friday at 7 60 p m.
Center community items include Methodist Church schedule with Sunday School and preaching, plus Epworth League. Local visitors feature Ednth Duncan, J. Y. Johnsons, and families from Mt. Pleasant and Detroit. Library hours updated. regional visits mention Crawford, Mrs. Crawford, and area residents at Silver Lake cottage.
Thirteen Hours Devotion began Sunday with High Mass and ongoing Blessed Sacrament adoration. A procession featured old er girls in formal wear with bouquets and wreaths while younger girls wore street dresses. Betty Beutler wore the angel outfit Pat Lynch carried the cross and Larry McConnell rang the bell. Rev Wy Bragger spoke on the Blessed Sacrament. The main altar displayed summer flowers and lights. Back the Attack With War Bonds.
Local notices from Lake include church services at 11:00 12:00 noon and Red Cross meeting on Friday October 1st at 2:00 pm. Community members share greetings, travel updates, births, and family visits across Lake Garfield Township Clare and Detroit.
The family thanks relatives friends and neighbors who assisted during our loss and for the beautiful flowers from Mrs Mervale Perry and sons. The parents sisters and brothers express gratitude.
The Wasson family and relatives express thanks for the flowers prayers and acts of kindness shown during their husband and father's passing Rev. Kleinhardt offered comforting words and the singers provided music May God bless you all signed Mrs Wm Wasson Sgt and Mrs Louis Wasson Mr and Mrs Harry Grigg and family Mr and Mrs Nelson Carrow
The King's Daughters of the Baptist Church will hold a rummage sale on October 21 to 23 with the location to be announced later.
The Clare Common Council voted unanimously on September 20 to switch to Eastern Standard Time and set clocks back one hour at 12:00 midnight on Sunday October 3. City Clerk 5112 Alex McKinnon confirmed the action.
Neighbors and Clare and Harrison Fire Departments are thanked for their swift work in putting out a recent fire. Mr. and Mrs. August Hoskey and John Pfannes express gratitude for the response and effort.
Property and furniture from Vernon Hill estate including seven room house and six lots offered for immediate sale. Modern throughout with added fixtures and three storerooms. Entire household furniture included. Sale must be completed at once.
The Congregational Ladies Guild will serve a Pancake Supper in the church parlors on Saturday evening October 2. Serving begins at five o'clock with prices of 36 and 50 cents.
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