Legislature Reports Progress on Tax Source Debate
The Michigan Legislature, long criticized as stalled, notes about 1,025 bills introduced with roughly 25 percent enacted. Laws cover agriculture hunting education elections local government safety and a major open meetings act known as Right To Know. Speaker Don Pears cites 230 laws passed including 70 non appropriation measures.
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Michigan
Pears
Lansing
Williams
Water Resources Commission
Eastern Michigan College
Eastern Michigan University
Central Michigan College
Central Michigan University
Tiniest Baby Lived Only Four Days
The one pound 14 ounce premature boy Calvin Twain Mine at Clare General Hospital died four days after birth despite progress and care. Parents Mr and Mrs Thomas Mino and physician Dr S J Maveal led the care in the Air Shield Rockette incubator with controlled warmth oxygen and artificial rocking.
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Clare General Hospital
Calvin Twain Mine
Thomas Mino
J. Maveal
D. O
Prudenville
Maveal
Area hit by cloudburst and lightning causes flooding
A heavy weekend storm drenched Clare and surrounding areas with water from curb to curb. Lightning damaged poles at John Presley farm and blew fuses in Presleys home and barn. Mrs Presley called for help after the bolt’s noise. no fire, but wiring and appliances suffered. The Willford home near the Adam Roger place also took lightning damage estimated at 150 to 250 dollars.
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John Presley
Clare
Presley
Lawrence Willford
Adam Roger Place
Move Concert to Mt. Pleasant by Navy Band
The Navy Band concert relocated from Clare to Mt. Pleasant due to unfinished Clare venue. Mt. Pleasant Kiwanis joins as co sponsor. event moves to Warriner Auditorium at Central Michigan University. Tickets sold by Clare members and at Doherty Hotel lobby and Citizens State Bank. Date remains September 26.
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United States Navy
Claré
Kiwanis Club
Mt. Pleasant
Clare
Warriner Auditorium
Central Michigan
Clare Club
Doherty
Citizens State Bank
Rotary Governor McKay to Visit Clare Club
Gov McKay of Rotary International will make his annual official visit to the Clare club on August 26. He will address members, confer with President Frank LaGoe and committee chairs, and discuss Rotary administration and service activities. McKay, former Pigeon Lumber owner, leads District 31 of Rotary with 261 governors overseeing over 10 200 clubs and 500 000 members in 118 countries.
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Rotary Club
Clare
Harry McKay
Rotary
Janter
National
Frank ‘LaGoe
Jos. Kisnosky
McKay
Pigeon
Lumber and Supply Company
Rotary ‘International
New York ‘City
USA
Rotary Clubs
LaGoe
Rotary Club of
Area Highway Paving Jobs. State Bulletin Announces Plans
State Highway Commission announces fall projects in southern and central Michigan. Low bidders for chemical weed spraying on 16 000 acres of truckline right of way for U S 10 and U S 27. Contracts let with completion by October 15 1959. Ten county road commission jobs let recently. In Clare county 7.2 miles of bituminous surfacing at four locations. Isabella county Vernon road 0.9 mile among others. Completion date November 15 1959.
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Michigan
U.S. 10
Road Commission
Clare County
Bailey Lake Road
Isabella County
Colonville Road
U.S. 27
Farwell- North Road
Farwell
Vernon Road
Mallard pen near Clare raided by raccoon
A raccoon killed 37 Mallards at a duck pen near Clare. The birds, 11 weeks old, were being raised as stock for a commercial shooting. The attack occurred last Thursday night at the Tobacco River Rod and Gun Club where Alex Strange, brother of state Rep Russell Strange, keeps the pen about a quarter mile from nearby residences. Tracks were found the next morning.
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Clare
Alex ‘Strange
Russell Strange
Tobacco River
Improvements Under Way At Post Office Clare
Work began Tuesday on improvements at the Clare post office after thirteen years. Plans include a face lift, painting, redecorating, and expansion of a rear parking area to ease vehicle movement. A 2,630 square foot concrete drive will be paved blacktop later, with heating converted from coal to gas fired. The first contract exceeds 18,000 dollars and should finish in two to three weeks. bids for gas heating will be invited, with work to start about ten days after award.
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Clare
Frank Jackson
Post Office
Saginaw Contracting
Clare Girl Scouts Triumph at Fair Exhibit
Troop No. 2 of the Clare Girl Scouts earned first premium for badgework at the fair for the 1958/59 year. Leader was Mrs. Betty Gallagher and co leader was Mrs. Kenneth Doyle.
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Betty Gallagher
Coleader
Kenneth Doyle
Kiwanis 13th District Outing Held at Clare
Kiwanis annual district outing and banquet occurred yesterday at Twins Elms in Clare. Seventy five guests played golf and cards and enjoyed a dinner, with host club Clare welcoming Kiwanians from Mt. Pleasant Harrison Midland Bay City Standish West Branch Tawas Houghton Lake and Alma.
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Kiwanis
Twins Elms
Clare
Clare Club
Mt. Pleasant
Harrison
Midland
Bay City
Standish
West Branch
Tawas
Houghton Lake
Alma
Clare girl injured in auto collision on Melwan Street
Jane Mary Bart eleven of R44 Clare was struck by an auto on Melwan street near John R Saturday evening. She was taken to Clare General hospital for treatment and observation and released on Wednesday. Driver Leonard Haywood of Fairborn Ohio was not ticketed by Clare police who investigated the incident.
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Jane Mary Bart
Clare
Melwan Street
John R
Clare General Hospital
E. J. Gershon
Leonard Haywood
Fairborn
Ohio
Clare High School Class of 1909 50th Reunion Planned
Clare High School graduates of 1909 plan a 50th anniversary dinner at Hotel Doherty at 2:00 p.m. on August 30. Eighteen members formed the largest class then. five are deceased. Organizers hope at least ten of the remaining members will attend.
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Clare High School
Doherty
Tates
Miss Eleanor Siegel Takes Summer Post at Clare Bank
Miss Eleanor Siegel of Farwell, a Midland business courses teacher, has been employed this summer at The Gites State Bank in Clare. She combines work and study in a University of Michigan program to find late level opportunities for high school teachers.
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Eleanor Siegel
Farewell
Midland
Gites State Bank
Clare
University of Michigan
Clare High Football Tryout Opens With Free Exams
Clare High football coach George Perry invites all boys to attend free physical exams on August 27 at 9 am and receive uniforms. The first practice and limbering drills begin September 8, the day after Labor Day.
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Clare High
George Perry
Perry
Clare Civil Defense Plans Tornado Alerts and Preparedness
Clare Civil Defense held a meeting where signals for tornado alerts were set. The alert lasts 30 seconds on and off for 3 minutes, a steady 3 to 5 minute blast indicates a sighting or imminent threat, and an all clear ends the warning. A directory of emergency personnel and supplies will be compiled, with a post showing Flint tornado footage to aid planning. The August 24 meeting at Clare Fire Hall is open to the public.
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Clare
Gunn
Civil Defense Unit
Mt. Pleasant
Dublin
Dover Church Faces Ownership Delay Over Heirs Dispute
Members of the Dover Church await a court decision on transferring title from heirs of the late Rev. M. R. Tatman. Six former owners approve. Tatmans in California oppose to keep the church interdenominational and open. Trustees listed, ongoing improvements planned for parsonage and building as worship continues with about 100 attendees weekly and a $7,000 annual budget.
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Dover
Donald Holbrook
M. R. Tatman
Tatmans
Board of ‘Trustees
M. R
Margueritte Tatman
Ernest Radioff
Duane McNeil
Richard Emerson
Ray Houghton
Charles Pietch
Ernest Radloff
Charles VanDenberg
Frank Weaver
Tatman
McNeil
Arthur Cunningham
Duane Hoover
Harold Curtis
Nial Abbott
A. Hoskinson
Erwin White
Wonders Of A Modern Education Unfolded
Anness Morrow reflects on teaching in a brand new Clare high school building and contrasts it with the old weathered facility. She recalls student variety, hands on observation, and the sense of progress as Northern opens new doors for boys and staff, with another piece to follow.
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Clare
The
Sentinel
Anness Morrow
Pontac
the Sentinel
Ann Ess Morrow
Tim
Ernie
Patierve
Jonathan
Ming
Northern
Resigns County Extension Post Miss Phyllis Pearson
Miss Phyllis Pearson Clare County Home Extension Agent resigns effective August 15 1959. Appointed July 1 1956 she oversaw growth of Extension groups from eight to fourteen and membership from 112 to 182. She aided 4 H Club and Clare County Folk Dancers and will teach folk and square dancing in Harrison. Daughter of Nevers Pearson East Lansing. No successor named.
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Phyllis Pearson
Clare County
Richard Schroener
Miss Pearson
East Lansing High School
Michigan State University
Phyllis Will Continne
Lake Street
Harrison
Nevers Pearson
East Lansing
Schroeder
Rotary Kiwanis Picnic At Clare City Tourist Park
Rotary and Kiwanis members plan a 6:30 p.m. picnic at Clare City Tourist Park with games for kids and adults. The event features tug of war between clubs, a softball game, and other activities. all grandchildren and children are welcome while members attend as a stag.
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Rotary-Kiwanis
Clare City
Red Apple Tag Days Benefit for WWI Veterans
Veterans of World War I will roam Clare this Friday and Saturday to raise funds through Red Apple tag sales. Money collected will support benefits for members of the vets group.
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Clare
Allen Briefed On 60 Auto Plate Changes
Rex Allen, manager of the Clare Secretary of State Branch Office for auto license plate sales, visits Big Rapids for a briefing on proposed changes to Michigan auto plate system. About 15 area branch managers attend a training session on streamlined 1960 metal tabs for 1959 plates to save department costs.
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Rex Allen
Clare Secretary of State
Big Rapids
Michigan
John
Dodge
Clare
Mt. . Pleasant
Fremont
Hart
Congregational Church Juniors Welcome New Singers
The Junior Choir invites new boys and girls from third to fifth grade to join. The Pilgrim Choir, for sixth to ninth graders, opens to interested students. All who enjoy singing are welcome at the 10 15 meeting Friday morning.
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Congregational Church
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Don R. Pears
Elmer White
Michigan Press Association
House
Senate
State’ Highway Commission
Defense Organization
Clarence Gunn
Grandpa
Allen
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