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Newspaper
Clare Sentinel
Location
Clare, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Aug 01, 1968
Page
1
The Clare Recreation Program winds down its first season by August 9 with strong turnout. Events include a Miniature Olympics at the High School Gym, a park evening at Shamrock Park on August 8, and multiple activities such as hikes, a water show, a dog training demonstration, and a trip to Detroit-Cleveland baseball game for older children.
Army Sergeant First Class James A. Mayer, son of Mr and Mrs Austin E Mayer of Clare, received the Bronze Star Medal on July 7 near Long Binh Vietnam for meritorious service in ground operations against hostile forces. He has also earned the Army Commendation Medal. His wife Elaine resides on Route 2 East Surrey Road in Clare.
Judge Robert Campbell among 150 trial judges finishing a month long session in Reno Nevada at the National College of State Trial Judges. Benefits cited include exchanges of ideas and improvements in administration of justice.
Voters show strong interest in Clare county supervisor races with contests in all five districts. In Districts I and II two party races appear, while Democrats struggle with no candidates in Districts I IV and V. Incumbents and several Republican candidates headline the ballots with key races in Grant Sheridan Arthur Hayes and Hamilton townships.
Perfect weather drew big crowds for the Clare County Fair opening. A larger midway spread across the grounds drew families and children while a fine racing program filled the grandstand. Exhibits showcased 4-H handiwork, flowers, and garden produce with continuous weeklong entertainment and a champion livestock auction. Racing runs daily at 2:00 PM and the week ends with a Lucky O’Hara Devil Driver auto thrill show.
The opening of Allen's and Bell's stores on McEwan Street marks a major addition to Clare's shopping center. The interiors feature expansive, stylish layouts with wide aisles, showcasing women's ready to wear, sewing materials, giftware, linens, and men’s clothing. Both shops promise name brand merchandise at competitive prices, with deliveries still arriving as stock grows.
The Clare county Board of Supervisors discussed appealing the State Tax Commission over this summer’s State Equalized Valuation. Chair John Brubaker and county officials note valuations are out of proportion with other counties, risking reduced state aid to schools. While prospects look dim, the board seeks methods and expert guidance with early results possible in days.
Friday July 26 open house at Clare School welcomed about 200 parents and friends from 10:00 to 10:30 a.m. Parents viewed classrooms before a program in the auditorium. Ruth Schunk welcomed attendees. Students performed plays including The Rabbit Who Wanted Red Wings and Jack and the Beanstalk, with several taped pieces. Albert Schumm commented on the summer program and future plans for Clare in 1969.
District Health Dept staff will hold child clinics for Clare and Farwell on August 8 at Clare City Hall from 9 30 to 11 30 a m and on August 13 at Harrison courthouse from 10 a m to noon Students and parents should attend at these times to receive checkups and immunizations per the notice
Ken Barnes and Clare city officials push back against gossip that Lake Shamrock is contaminated or unsafe for swimming. State health tests show clean, safe water, while rains and river silt explain surface dirt. A lake treatment and future silt trap plan aim to maintain swimmer safety and curb rumors.
The Stanley Oil Little League team celebrated their title with a trip to Harrison for putter golf and batting cage drills in front of a pitching machine. Upon returning to Clare they were greeted with refreshments.
While Rev Karl E Wickstrom is away First Congregational Church schedules guest pulpit speakers For August 4 Charles Paxton moderator of the church will preach August 11 Donald E Holbrook judge of the Court of Appeals Liturgists are Roy Flones August 4 and John Finlayson on August 11 John Bratt a music major at Phillips University will be guest soloist at both services.
Two Clare County 4 H Club members Kim Montney and Joanne Walter will spend July 28 to August 3 in Washington D C at a Citizenship Workshop. The program, at the national 4 H Center and University of Maryland, includes about 200 youths from several states.
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