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Newspaper
Clare Sentinel
Location
Clare, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Aug 23, 1962
Page
1
Michigan Consolidated Gas plans a $30,000 expansion to upgrade Clare gas mains. Crews tear up streets and lawns in downtown and residential areas as pipeline work races to finish before Labor Day, says Mt Pleasant district manager John Rodenbeck.
Farwell JayCees announce Labor Day celebration and parade on September 2 and 3 under club sponsorship. The two day event includes a 9:00 am parade, horse pulling, contests, ball games, fireworks, a carnival midway and other entertainment. Parade participation invites contact to Teeter in Clare.
The House Interim Study Committee on state parks and public lands will meet at Clare County Court House in Harrison at 1:30 p m Friday August 24 The panel aims to evaluate streamline and promote better use of parks and lands for Michigan residents and visitors The Harrison Chamber of Commerce hosts a luncheon at the Surrey House and the committee will tour Lake Shamrock development in Clare after the hearing Rep Riemer VanTel of Holland chairs the committee with Rep Russell H Strange of Clare as vice chairman
Michigan leads in toll free Interstate highways with 461 miles open to traffic as of June 30 1975 and 259 miles under construction plus 100 miles in engineering or right of way stages. Texas trails with 754 miles completed of 3023 miles. The state also lists 300 miles of non Interstate superhighways not designated as part of the Interstate system.
Clare Fire Department responded to a blaze at 405 Cottage Avenue caused by an electric pump in the basement. Fire caused very minor damage to the home and no injuries were reported.
Clare Public Schools prepares its 1962 63 high school Student Handbook with 600 copies for larger enrollment. The book covers updated admission prices for athletic events a 17 credit minimum for the 1963 graduating class and 18 credits starting in September 1963. It adds golf as a letter sport and includes attire guidelines for classroom wear and a list of new faculty. The handbook notes upcoming football openers against Gladwin High School Sept 14 and Corunna Oct 19, while basketball begins Dec 14 at Corunna with local opponents. Spring vacation is set for April 15–19 if winter delays do not exceed five days. Graduation for 1963 is June 14.
More than 100 Republican leaders from the 10th Congressional District met at the Doherty hotel in Clare to prepare for the state convention at Cobo Hall Detroit. Delegates to the convention were confirmed as the district caucus set for Friday at the Tuller Hotel. Alvin Balden outlined the statewide voter registration drive and William Dixon discussed the Neighbor to Neighbor drive slated for September 25. Paul Sutton spoke on resolutions for the state convention. Mrs. Albert Forbes was named district secretary replacing Miss Tileen Wyatt. Alfred LaPorte presided. the district includes Alcona Arenac Bay Clare Crawford Gladwin Iosco Isabella Mecosta Midland Ogemaw Osceola Osceola and Roscommon counties.
The Sentinel tested a new offset system for the Wm. H. Bicknell & Company circular over a weekend. Early major issues included missing double page ads, incomplete addresses, and delays. repairs and adjustments are planned for the next run in two weeks.
Clare Public Schools announce readiness for the 1962 63 year with 1962 63 students and new staff. Enrollment begins Monday next week with offices open August 27th for kindergarten through 12th grade. Fees due August 29 30 or 31 for grades 7 12 include book rental art fee shop deposit athletic and physical exam costs. Football practice starts August 27th requiring prior physicals and insurance or parent waiver.
Private Archie Dawson of Clare believed the recruiter’s promise of “choice not chance” in selecting his Army job. He trained as an armor crewman after engineer equipment maintenance, but orders corrected him to remain in his preferred field leading to a happy resolution at Fort Leonard Wood.
Two Clare churches announce Sunday worship with special ceremonies and a guest speaker. Clare Methodist hosts a new member reception at 11:00 with choir and a rehearsal tonight. Congregational Church welcomes Jack Richards from Colgate Rochester to preach as pastor Rev. Van Parker’s vacation guest as fall resumes September 2.
Jack Redabaugh of Route 3 Clare is named unaffiliated member of the Clare County Veterans Trust Fund Committee for term ending August 15 1965. The appointment announced August 15 by the Michigan Veterans Trust Fund Board of Trustees. Redabaugh succeeds Thom Young of Harrison.
Mrs Harriet Phinisey a Clare pioneer and long time resident earned blue ribbons at Midland County Fair for a wool crocheted rug and a satin coverlet both first prizes She was the oldest attendee and received the mayor s congrats. She lives in Midland with granddaughter Mrs Rex Robinette.
Michigan State University researchers Roy Emery and William Schmutz found high moisture ear corn stored in cement stave silos can match the feed value per pound of dry matter of mature dry ear corn with spoilage under five percent. They tested 25 to 40 percent moisture, used preservatives, and noted better gains with powdered limestone and ammonium phosphate. protein rose with urea but palatability fell above 15 pounds per ton. The method aids farmers in short growing seasons and weather constraints, with fully mechanized handling from field to feed.
A student from Innsbruck Austria Hans Schmid visits Jackson with Dr and Mrs Warren Wille and spends time with Dr and Mrs D Smith of Farwell. Mrs Smith sponsors the exchange student who will attend school in Jackson this year and may visit again during vacations. A dinner party was held with guests Astrid Juster Linda Schofield and Floyd Littlefield.
Democrats met in a August 15 convention to elect four delegates David Donovan Donald Smith Ruth McDermott and Duncan Koepplinger to the State Convention in Grand Rapids August 25 and to draft resolutions. Alternate delegates are Ruth Snyder Harry Cornell Leota Cornell and Stella Koepplinger. Officers reelected: David Donovan chairman Edna Markell vice chairman Rexford Allen treasurer Victor Finch secretary. A county picnic at Shingle Lake Park on Sunday August 26 at 1 pm invites all Democrats and friends.
Tim White a Clare 13 year old in his first year as a golfer scored a hole in one on the 170 yard eighth hole at Twin Elms. Playing with his father Dale White and brother Dan, his tee shot rolled into the cup despite low light. The ace was reported to Chris Demo and will bring Tim recognition and prizes.
Charles Sway former A and P store manager in Clare died at his Lowell Michigan home on Tuesday August 21 aged 64. His wife preceded him in death six weeks earlier. Funeral services set for Friday August 24 at 2 00 p.m. in Lowell with pallbearers Mr and Mrs Ken Hendrie and Mr and Mrs Jack Methner of Clare attending.
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