Clare School Board Advances Curricular and Facility Plans
The Clare Board of Education met weekly with a crowded agenda approving up to eight years credit for former teaching service, hiring a second instrumental music teacher for 1967 68, and adding a small engines mechanics course with equipment purchase. They also approved large aluminum lettering for the gym exterior, moved toward bids for three replacement buses, and authorized classroom relocations and a tentative 1967-68 budget amid expectations of state aid and local tax needs.
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Clare
Board of Education
Clare County
County Allocation Board
Snyder
Glare City approves water sewer rate increase
The Glare City Commission voted to set residential water and sewer rates at 56 per year for 740 unmetered homes. Industrial rates rise to 12.15 per 20 000 gallons, with heavier usage billed higher. Separate water and sewer charges will bring added revenue to cover bond payments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glare City Commission
Air Views On Community Recreation Here
A Clare Business and Professional Women's Club meeting at the Doherty Hotel featured a nine person panel on Community Recreation with moderator George Devenny of WORM leading the discussion. Panelists included Allan Dighera Malcolm Elliott Ken McLaughlin and local officials Mayor Willard Koch Ken Barnes Mrs Pat Maxwell Ruth Franstead Ray Owens. The discussion stressed that recreation means different things to different people and that everyone has a prime interest in the topic. Page A-5
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clare Business and Professional Women’s Club
Doherty Hotel
George Devenny
WORM
Allan Dighera
Department of Education
State of Michigan
Malcolm Elliott
CGMU
Ken McLaughlin
Clare County Intermediate Board of Education
Willard Koch
Ken Barnes
Chamber of Commerce
Pat Maxwell
City Recreation
Ruth Franstead
Clare
Ray Owens
City Commission
Beef Buyers Treated By Grateful 4 Hers
The Clare County 4 H Junior Livestock Club held its 4th Annual Appreciation Banquet on April 6 at Twin Elms Country Club with 275 attendees. 4 H seniors led the program. Myron Dunkle introduced, and buyers of champions and reserves received plaques.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clare County Livestock Club
Clare County
Twin Elms Country Club
Dee Dunkle
Sandy Weldon
Kent’ Schmid
Darlene Bolle
Myron
Bud’’ Dunkle
Little League Tryouts Set Dates This Spring
Tryouts announced with a rule that players not in a Major or Senior Division last year must try out or play in the Minor League. Boys aged 10 by July 31 compete April 17 at 6 p.m. while those 11 or 12 compete April 18 at 6 p.m. on the Clare Elementary School playground.
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Clare
Apportionment Waits U.S. Court Ruling
The Michigan Supreme Court ruled that county reapportionment plans are unconstitutional under the state constitution. Clare county and other counties pause after an advisory 5 to 3 decision, awaiting a forthcoming U.S. Supreme Court ruling that could shape future representation. Local boards may file plans and then hold them, pending higher court guidance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clare County
Michigan Supreme Court
Michigan
Supreme Court
U.S. Supreme Court
Giant expands in Michigan by buying Hamady in Midland
Giant Super Markets announces the purchase of Hamady Super Market in Midland. The chain will operate ten Michigan stores including Mt. Pleasant Alma Big Rapids Clare Traverse City Cadillac Ludington Alpena Owosso and two Midland locations. Giants plan two more stores in northern Michigan.
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L.A. Walton
Giant Super Markets, Inc
Giant Super Markets
Hamady
Midland
Giant
Michigan
Mt. Pleasant
Alma
Big Rapids
Clare
Traverse City
Cadillac
Ludington
Alpena
Owosso
Ray’s Food Fair
Saginaw
Bay City
Gail Cogdill to Speak at CHS Kiwanis Award Banquet
Gail Cogdill, veteran Detroit Lions player, will headline the CHS Kiwanis Awards Banquet on Wednesday evening April 19. The event honors one senior for sports, scholarship and overall achievement, with last year’s winner Royce Cole. Nineteen eligible seniors hold athletic letters across five varsity sports. banquet tickets are sold at the high school, Doherty Motor Hotel and Forsberg Agency.
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Gail Cogdill
Detroit Lions
Kiwanis Club
CHS
Royce Cole
Doherty Motor Hotel
Forsberg Agency
Prize Bands On Stage For Concert Tonight
Clare's Junior High bands present an annual concert at the high school gymnasium with seven numbers per band including top regional festival selections. District solo ensemble results show 15 firsts seven seconds and one third across grades six to nine. Recordings of tonight's concert will finalize Clare's first band souvenir record with orders taken at the event.
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Clare
Mt. Pleasant
District 9
Jr. High
West Branch
Sr. High
April Cancer Drive Kicks Off City of Clare
April is Cancer Control Month. The local Cancer Society asks residents to learn warning signals, get an annual health checkup, and support Society programs. The Clare drive launched April 12 at the Methodist Church with Mrs. Robert Ackerman directing.
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Cancer Society
American Cancer Society
City of
Claré
Methodist Church
Robert Ackerman
Clare
Spring Achievement Days Set for Clare Isabella County 4-H
Clare and Isabella county 4 H members prepare for Spring Achievement events April 15 at Harrison High School with 9 30 a m evaluations 1 3 p m open house and 8 p m Style Revue. Isabella county 4 H girls compete April 15 in Mt Pleasant Courthouse Annex and April 22 at Shepherd High School for Dress Revue Pins and potential State 4 H Show Style Revue at MSU.
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Clare County
Harrison High School
Ronald Carr
Farwell
Isabella County
Mt. Pleasant
Shepherd High School
Michigan State University
Teresa Smith
Elaine Thoring
Phillip Simpson
Joe Vanas
Rosebush
Robert Bailey
Shepherd
Albert Hyder
Remus
Louisa Nelson Graban
Don Walker
Collins Fund Created to Aid Students in Memory of Allman Collins
The Clare County Intermediate Board of Education announced a six year student aid and scholarship fund in memory of the late Allman Collins. Collins is noted for leadership in local education and in the effort to establish Mid Michigan Community College. The fund is sponsored by the College Board and the education board.
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Allman Collins
Clare County Intermediate Board of Education
Collins
Mid Michigan Community College
Brubaker Elected Board Chairman to Lead April Session
John Brubaker, supervisor at Harrison from Arthur township, was elected Board chairman as the April session opened. He previously served as chairman after the death of Stuart Huntley and has held the chair pro tem post. First orders include naming all regular and special committees this week.
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John Brubaker
Harrison
Arthur Township
Brubaker
Stuart Huntley
Clare High to stage The Remarkable Incident murder trial play
The Clare High School Speech Department under Forrest B Meek presents a stage adaptation of Reginald Rose Television play The Remarkable Incident on Thursday April 20 1967 at 8 00 pm in the Clare Elementary Auditorium. A small town holds a high school trial to accuse a janitor of murder and builds to a tense climax. Tickets at the door.
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Clare High School
Forrest B. Meek
Reginald Rose
Clare
Carsons Corners
Nurses Start Fund Raising for New Hospital Lounge
Clare Osteopathic Hospital nurses launch a fundraising campaign to furnish a new lounge in the hospital expansion. They plan sales and other money raising efforts to support the project.
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Clare Osteopathic Hospital
Everts Opens Second Store in Mt Pleasant
Everts Jewelers of Clare plans a new Mt. Pleasant shop at 109 East Broadway the former Daniels Jewelry location. Howard Everts started the Clare store in 1945 and with son Larry aim to extend their service to the Mt. Pleasant community by May first after remodeling.
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Mt. Pleasant
Daniels Jewelry Company
East Broadway
Rest Your Dog Michigan Dog Training Reminder
Michigan dog owners have until April 15 to field train their dogs to remove winter kinks. After April 15 and until July 15 dogs may not be worked afield except when used exclusively for fox hunting.
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Michigan
Conservation Department
Farwell Seniors Awarded State Scholarships
Eight Farwell High School seniors were named Michigan Competitive Scholarships recipients by the Michigan Higher Education Assistance Authority for Honorary or Monetary Awards. The program covers tuition and fees based on need, with Marla Bolen Doug Scott accepted at University of Michigan. Paula Kim Mike and Ruby Sandow at Central Michigan University. Joyce Perry at Northern Michigan University. and Ron Rumrill to attend Grand Rapids Bible College.
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Farwell High School
Michigan
Marla Bolen
Mike McGuire
Paula Oliver
Joyce Perry
Ron Rumrill
Ruby Sandow
Doug Scott
Kim Timmons
Farwell High
Michigan Higher Education Assistance Authority
Marla
Doug
University of Michigan
Paula Kim
Mike
Ruby
Central Michigan University
Joyce
Northern Michigan University
Ron
Grand Rapids Bible College
Farwell
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Clare School Board
Deanna Montney
Darleen Bolle
Alan Schmid
Jeanine Bolle
Patty Rodabaugh
Guys and Dolls Studio
Clare Pta
Sherrie Chadwick
Sherrie
Maybee
Jerry Chadwick
Albert Schumm
Sentinel
Grateful
Marion Livestock
Dunlop Cafe
Twin Elms
Johnston Elevator
Harris Milling
Darlene
Jean- Nine Bolle
Wolverine Stockyards
Lamb
Citgo
Charles Sweet
DeeAnna Monteney
Carolyn C. Bay
Sion
Roger DePue
U.S
Isabella
Collins Fund
Students’ Aid
Farwell Area
Ruby Sandrow
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