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Newspaper
Clare Sentinel
Location
Clare, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Aug 13, 1959
Page
1
State Representative Russell H. Strange Jr. reports a Senate rejection of a major part of a proposed tax package. House members describe earnest talks but note a wide gap remains, making a compromise and August adjournment unlikely.
Michigan farm real estate values rise to a record 2.9 billion total value in March, averaging 174 per acre with wide county variation. Buildings comprise 44 percent of value, farm homes about half, and income gains plus non farm purchases drive the shift. Heneberry cites higher costs, taxes, and limited entry for younger operators as risks, while urban counties approach 400 per acre and rural areas under 100.
The Sentinmel regrets an error in an advertisement for American Community Stamps on page 12. Signatures should read Northland Hardware Rowley's Sunoco Service and Allen's TV Service.
A highway crash north of Clare on Tuesday evening sent eight people to Clare General Hospital for injuries. Victims included Victor Zischke and family of DeWitt and Joan Ohliger and relatives from Lakewood Ohio. Ohliger pleaded guilty to improper passing and paid 18.30 in fines. Zischke fractured a kneecap and will wear a cast weeks, others had minor cuts and bruises. State Police investigated with help from Clare Justice Dunlop’s Court.
Health Unit Seven staff announce free Salk vaccine for children under 14 at Well Child conferences in Clare county. Sessions set for August 18 at Farwell Methodist church 9 to 11 am and 1 to 3 pm, and August 21 at Harrison courthouse 9 to 11 am. County funds cover serum costs.
The six day Clare County Fair at Harrison closed as the best in county history with attendance and gate profits breaking previous marks. Secretary Albert Haley said 1959 totals exceed last year by about 20 percent. Races, stalls, and exhibits drew large crowds. Dee Dunkle's Grand Champion steer sold for 847.40 at auction, and harness racing produced a record time of 2.05 by Little Majesty driven by Alvin Hagner.
Commissioner Mackie warned that federal aid to Michigan could be cut by 141 million dollars. Delays include 72 miles of relocating US-27 in Crawford, Otsego and Chippewa counties as Congress slows financing. Local projects' impact not specified.
Blue Cross Blue Shield revealed plans for a new Senior Contracts program awaiting State Insurance Department approval. The package offers separate hospital and medical-surgical options for Michigan residents aged 65 and older with enrollment on an individual basis. The hospital plan features a 20 percent share of the first 500 dollars with a 25 dollar minimum and 100 dollar maximum, plus 30 days ward care and full coverage after the initial share. The medical-surgical plan adopts an income-based structure with a 380 day hospital care limit, waivers for income under 2500 dollars, and added benefits like X rays and lab work. The program promises coverage of pre existing conditions after six months.
Spectators gathered in the Coleman Chapter O B S style show at the Coleman school gym on August 11. Displays featured Luxite and Barbizon lingerie from Davys Inc Clare shoes by Fleming Shoe Co Clare jewelry by Sarah Covington plus assorted fancywork. Mrs Zee Alexander hosted the event with committee members Kay Murphy Pat Brugger Low Rank and Norma Brownslle assisting.
Clare Superintendent Richard Wheeler announced plans unchanged for the September 14 opening. The district has filled nine faculty jobs with new and returning staff and expects about 420 high school students in the new building with 15 buses for transportation.
James Styes, 31, released from the Detroit House of Correction last month, was arrested by Clare County Sheriff James Darling on charges of stealing a pistol from a pickup truck owned by William Whitehead of Clare. He allegedly threatened friends of his sister and faced an exam before Justice William B. Dunlop, with a postponement extending to today. Sheriff Darling noted a long prior criminal record and time spent in penal confinement.
The Bagwell Boosters hold a statewide meeting in Howell on Saturday August 15. Dr Lewis E May state chair announces city support and Livingston county as birthplace of the movement with nearly 6000 members. The program includes officer elections and talks by May Van Duzer Scott Lloyd Johnson Cox and others. over 500 attendees expected.
The Michigan Chorale, 100 teen age singers on a four European goodwill tour, will perform at 3 p.m. Sunday September 13 in Hill Auditorium at the University of Michigan. The concert is under the University Musical Society in cooperation with the Michigan Council of Churches sponsor. Chorale members from Clare include Bruce Delmarter and Clayton Hardman.
The 14th annual Isabella County Youth and Farm Fair runs August 18 to 22 featuring Sherbeck midway, Gene Holter Wild Animal Show, Rex Allen and horse Koko, and county centennial events. Highlights include a Dairy Judging Contest on August 20, Children’s Day August 19, open class and 4-H premiums, and a large county parade August 18. Admission is free, rides at reduced prices on Children’s Day, with premiums totaling 5500 dollars and many livestock and auction events throughout the week.
Seven area residents were among 274 graduates at Central Michigan University finishing the summer session in Mt. Pleasant. Norris Bay and Ruth Janet Schunk of Clare earned B S degrees, Bay in Secondary Education and Industrial Arts, Schunk in Elementary Education and Social Science. Farwell’s Jason S Flower and others from Harrison Beaverton Gladwin earned degrees. no ceremonies were held, but graduates are eligible for midyear or June commencements.
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