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Newspaper
Clare Sentinel
Location
Clare, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Apr 23, 1959
Page
1
Central Michigan readers are urged to bring this issue to Clare next Tuesday April 28 to compare the Sentinel serial number with numbers posted in Clare shops. Matches let shoppers buy advertised low priced bargains in participating stores.
The Sentinel promotes a townwide shopping event with weekly bargains and a coupon hunt. Thousands of shoppers are invited to Clare to participate next Tuesday using their Sentinel copy to reveal lucky numbers posted in participating stores.
More than 400 people attended the Clare County Achievement Day in Harrison where four girls from Eagle Stars Brush College and two boys from unnamed groups won top honors. Joyce Dunkle led style show wins with a blue coat and dress, Nancy Allen earned second in a nylon print spring dress, Helen Coats claimed Best Dress and earned state show eligibility, Judy Marotzke earned second for a white and blue dress, Gordon Carnecross won first in Handicraft, and John Phelipp took first in Electrical projects. The event showcased 4-H clubs across Clare County with displays in the Harrison school gym.
Joyce Dunkle a Clare High School junior and daughter of Mr and Mrs Clinton Dunkle was elected state president of Future Homemakers of America by delegates at the Michigan FHA convention in Grand Rapids. She has led the Clare FHA chapter and the regional group, heading an eight member Clare delegation.
Gerald Nivison was re elected mayor of Clare after the city commission chose him for another term as chief administrative officer. The new commission includes Paul Schroeder Earl Baumgarth Harvey Hartshorn and Robert Waiters replacing several former members.
Central Chippewa Oddfellow Association met at the Clare 10OF Temple on April 18 for afternoon and evening sessions. Joe Swain led the opening, with Ed Nelson and Francis Baker offering remarks. officers for 1959-60 were elected, including Harrison Simmers as president and Lewis Capen as secretary treasurer. A lunch by the Rebekah lodge followed. evening featured a dance program by local students and a close session with Grand Lodge officers led by David C. Van Syckel.
At a meeting tonight the Clare district board will review expense cuts including a likely move to half day schedules for one elementary group next year. Proposed saving about 25 thousand dollars relies on fewer bus runs and reduced teaching staff while preserving health and interscholastic programs.
City Commission authorized plans for a larger runway system at Clare airport with an engineering firm to prepare specifications. Project may total 112000 dollars with local, state, and federal aid. Clare Manufacturing offers up to 18000 dollars toward costs and will install a radio landing beam to aid pilots. A 3000 foot runway will be asphalt surfaced on concrete, raising the airport to top regional facilities. Final land ownership details, including mineral rights, await action to meet federal participation rules.
The Conservation Department urges rural residents to obtain burning permits before any outdoor fires. Permits are required for all fires except cooking and similar activities. Call the Department Fire Equipment Station at Harrison KE 9 4661 or the Conservation Field Office at Gladwin GA 6 7541.
More than 100 people attended the Dairy Princess contest honoring Virginia Dunham of Harrison. The Central Michigan coed won a $25 bond, with LaVale Mielke of Farwell taking second and Shadrots Butcher of Harrison finishing third.
Tomahawk Troop 125 sponsored by the Clare Rotary Club will be on WNEM TV Channel 5 Saturday April 25 at 9 am. They will show exhibit steps and a demonstration for the Scout Fair May 16-17 at Saginaw Fairgrounds. Fair theme is Stouting in Space. Scoutmaster Bill Case notes missile models and rocket launch instrument panel to be built with actual rocket models included.
The PTA meeting in the school auditorium on April 29 featured a lecture by Mr. Martin Dwyer of Marion with wildlife slides from New Jersey Montana and Michigan. Officers for the coming year were elected and Superintendent Wheeler warned that art music and physical education programs may be cut next year due to funding limits. Open House at Mt Pleasant Home is set for April 28 29 and 30 with guest visits encouraged.
A Student Council ruling limits attendance at school parties to invited student guests. Principal William Harper said previously graduates received cards for entry. under the new system, students must register before tomorrow evening’s Spring Darice and will be admitted. The policy aims to keep parties private to students.
Clare JCs sponsor plans for a second Teenage Road-E-O at Clare high school field on May 9. Sixteen contestants from Clare Coleman Farwell and Harrix high schools compete for prizes and a shot at state and national contests. Last year’s winner was Richard Masson of Lake George, a Barwell high student.
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