Isabella Fair Opens at Island Park Mount Pleasant 1965
The Isabella County Youth and Farm Fair began Tuesday at Island Park fairgrounds Mt. Pleasant with entries in many exhibit classes. Wednesday featured Farmer's Day with beef judging at 1 00 p m and a Class A tractor pull plus vaudeville shows and fireworks. Activities run through Saturday with daily programs and a busy midway. Thursday includes the Horse Show and 4 H demonstrations and daily exhibit judging at 9 30 a m.
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Island Park Fairgrounds
Mt. Pleasant
Clare School Set for 1719 Enrollment and Staff Rise
Clare Public Schools prepare for a 1719 student roster, up 3 percent from 1669. Superintendent Richard Snyder leads a 65 member faculty, with Donald Spencer named high school principal and Leota Van Every as elementary principal. classes begin September 7 with pre school meetings and Sept 8 9 half day sessions for kindergartners and first graders.
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Clare
Richard Snyder
Snyder
Donald Spencer
Leota. van Every
New High School Faculty Additions and 7th Grade Room Assignment
Sneider reports staffing updates for Junior High and High School. Michael Schenck will supervise a 7th grade room. Most teachers hold degrees from Central Michigan University, with Miss Hanna a University of Michigan graduate. New high school hires include Carol Jones English W L Morrison math Sandra Thompson English and Delbert Nolan science English and head football coach Kathleen Traines as counselor.
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Carol Jones
W. L. Morrison
Sandra Thompson
Gentral
Delbert Nolan
Kathleen Traines
Central
Lynda Simpson
Bob Jones University
Greenville
S.C
Joyce Shull
Allen Smith
Michigan State University
Clare High appoints Deb Nolan new Pioneer football coach
Clare High introduces Deb Nolan as head coach for the Pioneer football team. Physical exams and uniform issue begin at 9 a.m. with 19 potential returners and key replacements for veterans. Chalk talks run through Aug 27 ahead of field practices starting Aug 30 and a Sept 17 opener at Gladwin’s field.
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Clare High
Deb Nolan
Clare
Nolan
Terry Cooper
Greg Brooks
Gary Willet
Tion
JR. Gershon
Gladwin’s
Traverse City St. Francis
New Faculty Additions Grow Clare School Staff
The Clare system welcomes 17 new teachers this fall. Joyce Breidenstein Barbara Greer and Ann Thering join the 1st grade team. Judy Batchick Mary Louise will teach 2nd grade. Kathryn Starner heads 3rd grade and Rachael Maloney will supervise a 5th grade room. Alice assumes elementary girls PE duties.
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Clare
Joyce Breidenstein
Barbara Greer
Ann Thering
Judy Batchick
Mary Louise
Kathryn Starner
Rachael Maloney
Alice
Midway Cafe Changes Hands in Clare
The Midway Restaurant on East Fourth Street was sold this week to Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Green of Clare by Ina Hammond. Glen Hammond and family founded the eatery nineteen years ago and will not continue in the business. Jean McLaughlin becomes manager, inviting both longtime and new customers.
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Midway
East Fourth Street
Ina Hammond
Jerry Green
Clare
Glen Hammond
Jean McLaughlin
Election Date Reminder for Community College Election
Residents of Clare and Gladwin counties are reminded of the September 13 election on millage for establishing and operating the new Community College and for voting on Board of Trustees members to direct the school’s operation.
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Clare
Gladwin
Moist Silage Dangers In Drought For Livestock
Michigan State University warns drought damaged corn silage can have high nitrates that threaten cattle. Extension vets advise waiting for maturity, curing silage two to three weeks, gradual feeding, grain use to dilute nitrates, and ensuring Vitamin A iodine levels.
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Michigan State University
Clifford C. Beck
Extension
Jonald Hillman
Extension Dairyman
Yellow Reflector Tape Marks Temporary Construction Lanes
The Highway Department tests show a new yellow reflector tape applied on state trunklines for temporary markings in construction zones. When placed on clean dry pavement with primer the tape directs all traffic into one lane and resists snow plow disruption.
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Highway Department
Five 4-H Award Winners Represent Clare County at MSU Show
Five 4 H'ers from Clare County will attend the State 4 H Club Show at Michigan State University. Patricia Carr Farwell leads in clothing with Ron Walters Clare in handicraft and Roger Bowers Harrison in Beef. Roberta Streeter Lake handles food preservation and John Streeter Lake in electrical. A dinner and interview follow the awards on Tuesday evening August 31 at Brody Hall.
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Clare County
Michigan State University
Brody Hall
Patricia Carr
Farwell
Ron Walters
Clare
Roger Bowers
Harrison
Roberta Streeter
Lake
John Streeter
4-Hers Headed to State Fair on Charter Bus
About 50 4-H members and parents plan a day trip by chartered bus from Witbeck's Plaza Clare to the State 4-H Show on Tuesday August 31. The bus departs at 7 a.m. and returns about 7 p.m. on the same day. Tuesday is also 4-H Leaders Day with new features highlighted for an outstanding national show.
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Witbeck’s Plaza
Clare
Michigan Churches of God Eldership Holds Annual Conference
The 112th annual Eldership of the Michigan Churches of God in North America met August 1–4 at the New Haven Church in Sumner. Attendees from Arthur Center, Eagle, Elm Grove, Colonville, and nearby areas heard Rev. Alvin Rockey elected speaker. The group discussed church extension, renamed the meeting to Michigan Conference, and outlined future plans.
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Michigan Churches of God In
North America
New Haven
Sumner
Arthur Center
Eagle
Elm Grove
Colonville
Alvin Rockey
Walter Kleiner
Connie Randall
Edna Brannon
Marion Kramer
Findlay College
Richard Kern
Winebrenner Theological Seminary
Findlay
Michigan
Michigan Conference of the Churches of God In
Board of
Charlies Hilliard
Sarvor
Supply
Ruth Showers
Roy Miller
Virgil Brinkman
Churches of God
Conference
Glen Armentrout
Survey on Stream Bank Improvement in Vernon Township
Soil conservation work in Isabella County reports John Foster of the Soil Conservation Service. The survey covers Charles Smith for stream bank improvement and James Maloney for random type drainage as part of the Agricultural Conservation program. Actions include stream straightening shaping seeding and fencing to protect banks from cattle.
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Vernon Township
John Foster
The
Isabella County Soil Conservation Service
Charles Smith
James Maloney
Isabella County
State Police report on Michigan June arrests and patrols
Michigan State Police released a June activity report showing 17 908 total arrests with 16 122 for traffic offenses and 1 786 on criminal complaints. Juvenile offenses include 619 juvenile traffic arrests and 571 delinquent minors. Patrol and travel totals: 1 710 539 miles with 965 703 on traffic patrol and 744 836 on criminal investigations.
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Michigan
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Irma Kleinhardt
Dick Kleinhardt
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George MacQueen
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Order of the Green Feather
Robbie Gershon
Lee Sowle
Drouth
Roan
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Mark Krell
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Joel Cooper
James Cooper
St. Cecilia's School
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