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Newspaper
Clare Sentinel
Location
Clare, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Aug 05, 1965
Page
1
The Clare Chamber of Commerce unveils a new brochure campaign titled In Mid-Michigan It's Clare. It positions Clare as a retail center travel hub and welcoming vacation site with hospitality promises and year round appeal.
Frances Doherty of 105 W. Seventh saved her infant son Jeffrey Allen during a Sunday afternoon fire at their home. The Clare Fire Department battled flames causing about 1200 dollars in damage to the residence and contents, with the mother leaping to safety after rescuing the child wrapped in a wet blanket. Minor damages from two other incidents included smoke in Cimrerer's Economy Drug Store basement and a small fire at Houghton Drug from a faulty light.
Michigan plans to open bids August 12 for 68 road projects in 48 counties totaling about 20.2 million dollars. The projects include over 12 miles of bituminous surface paving in Clare County on Rogers Hoover Arthur Old State Lake Station and Tobacco Roads. Isabella County sees 5.04 miles on Jordan and Herrick Roads at 40 thousand dollars, due by December 1, 1965.
Mrs Harold Flaharty of Rosebush begins a second term as president of the Michigan Home Economics Extension Council. Elected at a state meeting in East Lansing in July the council reports 35 000 members who are homemakers across Michigan.
The Clare County Junior Livestock Club met at Lowell Penrose farm to judge beef steers. Lowell demonstrated breaking a calf to lead using two shorthorn steers while emphasizing gate use to corral and tie steers at the feedlot. One steer slipped a lead, causing skid marks and bruises but lessons on handling and training were stressed.
Clare Senior Division all stars reached the final of the state baseball tournament but fell 10 5 to Oakwood Kalamazoo. A 5 0 Clare lead vanished in the fourth as seven Kalamazoo runs crossed on bad breaks. Tom Whitefield praised the team's effort and sportsmanship despite the setback.
A two day workshop with the Soil Conservation Service and partners examined income producing rural recreation. Topics included land use, water space, liability insurance, and economic feasibility. Tim Sheredy starred for Clare in the tournament, while a senior division team earned the runner up trophy with a full squad roster listed.
A large crowd of Vernonites, descendants, and friends filled the Vernon township centennial observance held at the town hall on a Saturday. Despite threatening weather the ceremony moved indoors with standing room only and yard attendees. Reverend Father Marceau opened with invocations as local officials and descendants were recognized, a township history was presented, and remarks honored early settlers and the Carmichael farm lineage with notes on early schools churches and land sales.
Highlight for Scouts announces an all family campout at Higgins Lake State Park September 10 11 and 12. Activities start Saturday with youth plans in the afternoon and family fun Saturday night. Sunday concludes with participants urged to attend their church. Marvin Bidstrup chairs event.
A travel page highlights directions to ancient monuments from bygone years and promotes a feature guiding readers to historic sites. It emphasizes easy routes, memorable landmarks, and the joy of exploring cultural heritage.
North Star Lines of Grand Rapids received a Highway Post Office contract replacing rail routes. The Chicago to Cadillac and Cadillac to Lansing runs began July 1, linking Clare and Mackinaw City with Cadillac and Lansing and connecting with Saginaw. The bus fleet, painted in postal colors, speeds delivery with five hours between Cadillac and Chicago.
The Michigan Economic Record reports that property taxes have surged as the main revenue for schools. Dr. Stanley Hecker of Michigan State University notes local property taxes rose from 131.9 million in 1954 55 to 411.4 million a decade later while state taxes grew from 200.1 million to about 380.7 million.
Harry E. Nesman of the Michigan Department of Education spoke at the 46th annual Conference for Teachers of Vocational Agriculture held July 26 to 30 at Michigan State University. He urged a wholesome discontent about current work to drive progress in the program.
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