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Newspaper
Clare Sentinel
Location
Clare, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Aug 04, 1966
Page
1
The Clare County Free Fair continues through Saturday with harness racing at 2:00 each afternoon and a country western hoedown tonight. Children’s Day drew big crowds amid rides and midway activity, while Friday features the Beef and Lamb Auction at 7:45 p.m. and a 4-H Dress Review at 7:30 p.m.
Progress returns to Farwell Area Schools as the Farwell Education Association and the Board resume negotiations on a two year contract. Proposals include base salaries from 51500 to 5200 with 4 to 5 percent increments and master degree bonuses. Citizens led by Fred Haggart urged renewed talks while the board favors mediation over binding arbitration.
Incumbents run unopposed in Arthur Township with a slate on the Republican ticket including John Brubaker and Glen Newman. Across Garfield Grant Hayes Lincoln Sheridan Surrey and others voters faced mixed outcomes with write-ins and party contests shaping the November ballot.
Early returns Tuesday evening show Holbrook leading in the Republican primary for State Representative in the 99th District. The contest pits Holbrook against two rivals as results come in.
Graduation day for summer reading improvement students was held Friday July 29 at Clare School. Richard Snyder presented diplomas and commended the pupils. A skit by Mrs Marks group entertained, and tests showed a 30 month growth in reading. Plans for next year’s program are already in progress.
The Temple post office is to discontinue service at the close of business Friday next week. Patrons will be served by rural route from Harrison with new ZIP 48625. Change of address cards are available from the carrier or any post office. Harrison rural carrier will supply stamps money orders and daily mail service except Sundays and holidays.
Dems posted surprising strength in Clare and Isabella counties during Tuesday's primary for state and national offices. In Clare Romney led Ferency 1417 to 504 with a 1999 to 0 result elsewhere, while in the Senate race Williams led Cavanagh 441 to 249 for the Democratic nomination.
Clare's Eastern Division champions lost 8-3 to Grand Rapids at Taylor Two field in Detroit on Saturday. Dennis Sacco started for Clare, but Grand Rapids pushed five runs in the second, then added two in the seventh to clinch the title and advance to face the Chief State Champs.
Harold Elenbaas Farwell School Superintendent outlines the district’s method for evaluating employee salary proposals. The board weighs legality, practicality, management control, and the impact on efficient operations while considering district affordability.
The Star Golf event at Twin Elms opens at 9:30 with a full day of golf for $7.00, including a smorgasbord dinner and contest prizes. Registrations come from Clare and surrounding areas, with flexible start times for late arrivals, sponsored by the Chamber of Commerce.
In the 36th Michigan Senatorial district strong early returns show John Toepp of Cadillac leading Clare's Forrest B. Meek by about 1000 votes in the GOP primary to fill the Vanderjagt seat. North and rural precincts favor Toepp, while Meek trails in Clare Isabella and nearby counties.
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