Scouts return from Camp Rotary gear up for Muskegon River trek
Troop 625 and leaders wrap a week at Camp Rotary with 18 of 24 boys passing the mile swim test. Senior Patrol Leader Stuart Glenn joined The Order of The Arrow. An eight day overland hike and canoe trip along the Muskegon River begins this weekend with Troop 145 Harrison joining for a 200 mile wilderness hike.
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Camp
Rotary
Muskegon River
Stuart Glenn
Order of the Arrow
Harold Mo
Henry Eberhart
Harrison
Sclare
Muskegon
Clare Board approves new teachers and parking lot work
The Clare Board of Education approved five new faculty contracts including Beverly Stout and Barbara Kelley for elementary and high school roles. They authorized blacktop surfacing for parking and playground areas by Hicks Company of Alma and a gasoline supply contract with Stanley Oil Company at 1348 per gallon. They debated property transfer petitions and reviewed reports on borrowing, promotion, and education philosophy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clare Board of Education
Beverly Stout
Barbara Kelley
Nancy Davenport
Arnold Koch
Duane Whitman
Hicks Company
Alma
Stanley Oil Company
David Snoyer
Farwell
Joseph McKay
Clare
Junior Golf Ends Season At Twin Kilms
The Twin Elms junior golf league wraps its first season with Dick Norcutt and Tim White leading the Hooks division and Mike Adams and Mark Krell top in the Slices. Coach Dick Roe thanked players for good sportsmanship and praised the season as a stepping stone for a bigger league next year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Twin Kilms
Twin Elms
Dick Norcutt
Tim White
Hooks
Mike Adams
Mark Krell
Follr
OWS
HOOS
Mark Koch
Fred Schreuz
Bk Allen
Steve Gallagher
Tom Koch
Mike Vance
Jim Bauer
Bill Bauer
Steve Blystone
Dan White
Chris Demo
Tom Foss
Bruce Bauer
Jim Bosink
Bill Gimmerer
Dale Stewart
Mike Elden
Tom Baumgart
Tom Walton
Richard Jabour
Dick Roe
Progressing With Stream Improvement Underway in Grant Township
The Tobacco River Watershed Improvement program progresses through section 19 in Grant township with two more crews planned on the South Branch. Fisheries supervisor Jack Hammond from Gladwin drives landowner permission to perform work while stressing no interference with stock watering and cropping. Public Health Unit Well Child Conferences occur in Clare August 20 1 to 3 p.m. in city hall with Harrison events noted August 16 9 to 11 a.m. in the courthouse and Farwell August 20 9 to 11 a.m. in the Methodist Church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grant Township
Jack Hammond
Gladwin
Clare
Harrison
Court
Farwell
Methodist Church
Shamrock Lake Draws Tourists and Local Welcome
A Lake Shamrock feature draws the Coasterdine family and other travelers stopping in Clare. Visitors savor shade and a public beach, while locals promote Clare’s parks Cedar Park and downtown city park. The piece urges residents to support town spots to boost hospitality and tourism.
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Clare
Leslie Consterdine
Lake Spamtock
Delores
Brian
Gypsy
Sandusky
Coasterdine
Shamrock
Lake Shamrock
Consterdines
Consterdine
Park
Shamrock Park
Michigan
City Park
City Hall
Cedar Park
McEwan Street
North City Limits
Isabella County Fair Plans 1963 Opening and Enrollments
Officials plan the 1963 Isabella County Youth and Farm Fair opening August 20 at Island Park. The event promises 4000 plus entries across 4 H open class and fairs, with Grand Ole Opry stars and circus acts, plus King Exposition rides and daily elephant acts. Clare High School will collect fees for books, activities, and materials as new and returning students enroll, with a $2.50 to $5.00 book rental and various material charges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Isabella Far
Isabella County
athelend Park_ir
Pleggesant
Grand Ole Opry Company
Duke of
Wanda
Tulsa
Island Park
Little Jimmy Dickens
Clare High School
David Donovan
Donovan
Frances. Ruark
Nancy Davenport
Colleen Ervin
Arnold Koch
Fay Mrozik
Gary Rayburn
Robert Sippell
Charles Stout
Duane Whitman
Forrest’ Meek
Four Penrose Holsteins Hit 100000 Milk Record
The Holstein-Friesian Association of America lists four cows owned by Howard Penrose and Sons of Clare Michigan as lifetime producers exceeding 100000 pounds of milk. Penrose Aileen Audrey tops the herd with 112767 pounds of milk and 3759 pounds of butterfat in 3143 days. Another Penrose cow has 109668 pounds of milk and 4139 pounds of butterfat over 2808 days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Holstein - Friesian Association of America
Howard Penrose and Sons of
Clare
Michigan
Penrose
Penrose Aileen
Michigan Road Funds Increase Divides to Cities and Counties
Second quarter Motor Vehicle Highway Fund distributions show a 5.5 percent rise from a year ago. Clare county receives 88,850 with city shares including Farwell 2,064 Harrison 2,981 and Clare 4,586. Other area towns Gladwin 5,048 Coleman 2,661.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michigan
State Highway Department
Clare County
Clare
Farwell
Harrison
Gladwin
Coleman
Dedicate Room To Dr Krainik In Local Hospital History
A memorial room for Dr. Robert J. Krainik was unveiled at Clare General Hospital in March 1962. The tribute honors his decade of service as medical director and hospital leader with redecorated interiors and an all electric bed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elmer Sharlow
Robert J. Krainik
Clare General Hospital
Kathleen
Robert
Lee Sowlefe
Robert J. Kr Sre
Krainik
Clare
Eight Point Lake hosts first water parade excites visitors
Spectators enjoyed Eight Point Lake Sunday as volunteers staged a spontaneous water parade around the shore. Mrs. Sam C. Mills organized and hints at a bigger next summer with more boats, bands, and floats to promote the Hobby Show on August 17 at the association clubhouse. About 200 cottagers watched. The event also included the annual directors election at 8:00 p.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eight Point Lake
Sam C. Mills
Saginaw
Eight Point
Eight Point Lake Association
Oak Island
Also Mentioned on This Page
Leota Landing
Bill Amble
Harold Moline
Troop 625
Brian Consterdine
Sentinel
Lucky Shamrock
Genevieve Fleming
Divide Road Funds
Dr. Krainik
Eight Point Launches
Mills
Hobby Show
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