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Newspaper
Clare Sentinel
Location
Clare, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Aug 28, 1958
Page
1
Clare's new high school bids total $770,672, well above the $550,000 for construction and beyond the district's $795,000 bond funds. The board deferred contracts, signaling a revised plan with alternates to cut costs and a likely delay of about a year while re-bidding.
The Army will display a large missile exhibit at the Michigan State Fair in Detroit from August 30 to September 8. Army information specialists will explain missiles from NIKE to REDSTONE and other weapons like CORPORAL SERGEANT HONEST JOHN DART HAWK and LACROSSE as part of a history of rocketry and the Explorer satellite.
Gateway Lanes hosts Clare Association bowling league starting week of September 2. Eighty men and ninety men compete in 34 weeks with a three shift schedule from Tuesday to Wednesday. The league includes 120 women and 190 total members.
The Clare softball team, sponsored by Citizens Bank, competes in a Midland tournament September 12 to 14. They recently won the Mt Pleasant league first-half title but lost in the series to decide the season champs to the Mission Street Merchants. Clare faces Lansing at 6 15 p m September 12 at Emeson Park field. The Clare Pony League meets September 4 at 8 pm in the Clare High School Commercial room.
The Clare City Library will be closed on Labor Day per Mrs Don Richardson librarian in charge.
Rosebush Public School announces enrollment for kindergarten through eighth grade starting Tuesday September 2 at 9 00 with morning sessions the first week and full days by September 8. New registrants must present birth certificates and meet age rules. a 150 per semester enrollment fee applies.
U S Department of Agriculture announces early 1959 signup for the Conservation Reserve under Soil Bank plans. Signup to begin around September 1 and close about October 10 with local dates set by state committees. Major changes include a $13.50 average annual payment, 10 percent bonus for five year enrollment, and a priority system favoring farmers who had cropland in Soil Bank in 1958.
Mrs. Barbara Dunbar wins the Champion Flight at the Clare Women’s Golf Association tournament with Mrs. Grace Frey as runner-up. Annabelle Hampton and Helen LinGoe win their flights, with runners-up Ann Olson and Jane Kranik. Consolation Flight winner to be decided after Wednesday field day. Handicap Tourney ongoing with results pending. Blanche Wright wins blind hole ball prize.
Reports from here this week confirm the accidental death of Rev Byron Hahn pastor of Sturgis Methodist Church in Ontario He drowned after a fishing trip fall from a boat and his body was recovered Tuesday from Lake Oba 245 miles north of the Soo Hahn was a former District Superintendent of the Big Rapids District and brother of Rev Charles Hahn of Alma a former local pastor
Gene Donald Heath 17 of Saginaw faces examination in Farwell Justice Court today on a formal murder count for the August 5 killing of Beverly Thompson. He admitted attacking her with an ice pick and setting fire to conceal evidence. Thompson survived briefly to identify him. Heath has been jailed in Harrison. Prosecutor James S. Bicknell leads the case.
The Conservation Commission approved special any deer seasons in 37 state areas to harvest about 22 543 deer with 55 601 permits. Northern regions run with the regular November 15 30 season, while upper peninsula and northern lower peninsula plans cover 3582 and 10096 square miles respectively. Combined permits total 104 201 for an expected extra harvest of about 37 890 whitetails.
Scouts Meet Troop 125 of Clare Boy Scouts hold first meeting of the season on Tuesday September 2 in the Methodist Church basement from 7 to 8 PM. The troop committee and Troop Dads are invited.
Clare Public Schools plan to open September 3 with a larger student body. Enrollment is expected to exceed last year’s 153 or more pupils, requiring space adjustments after closing two rural buildings. Schools listed include Brown, Carrow, Randall, Colonville, Wildcat, Eagle, Loomis, Herrick, and Andersonville.
Garfield township plans a three mill road tax to raise 35 000 to 40 000 over five years for road improvements. A separate civil action against the city appears pending after Mrs. Courser injured her ankle on a Clare sidewalk last June 27.
Clare will host off campus courses in Child Psychology and United States History 1865 to Present taught by Central Michigan College. Organization meetings are September 10 at 7 30 p m at Clare High School. Courses aid teachers seeking certification but open to other qualified adults. for more information contact local school officials or Central Michigan College Field Services.
William FE Southern of Clare and Mabel Brasington of Farwell have articles in the September Jack-Pine Warbler, the Michigan Audubon Society journal. Southern writes a scholarly piece on the Southern Red-Eyed Vireo. Brasington contributes an article on Michigan geology for beginners.
The Clare Sentinel joins a year long promotion to educate readers on the benefits and responsibilities of industry location and expansion. Twenty six ads will run over 12 months on industrial community relations with Michigan papers collaborating. The series is created by the MPA Industrial Promotion Committee chaired by F Granger-Weil and conducted with the Michigan Department of Economic Development.
Sixteen month old James S. Bicknell IV was stung about 50 times when he disturbed a ground nest while walking with his mother north of Clare. His mother and he were stung. water from a hose dispersed the nest. Dr Dunlop treated him. by Tuesday swelling and pain eased and his condition improved.
A Tuesday night break-in at McGuire Brothers auto and farm equipment sales west of Clare yielded no thefts. Police say burglars broke windows to reach latches but fled before finishing, leaving the scene intact and nothing missing.
Michigan's Economic Development Department expands its tourist screening program to recruit industry year round. Chambers of Commerce and resort staff spread invitations, showcasing natural resources, markets, skilled labor, and transport as visitors from other states consider locating plants in Michigan.
Isabella County Safety Council joins schools and safety groups to remind drivers of a new road rule. Vehicles must stop on highways for school buses loading or discharging pupils and stay stopped until the bus resumes traffic. The notice urges heightened caution as students return to classes.
Officials warn the city faces its severest education crisis as crowding surpasses last year’s limits. Phimsey and Vernon Center close due to funding shortfalls while St. Cecilia’s enrollment rises to 134. Rural Clare county schools open Sept 2 with 1 pm classes and Garfield Township starts Sept 2 1 pm half day, full schedule Sept 3.
The Clare Kiwarnians announce a bake sale August 29 and 30 alongside their White Elephant Sale in the building near Clare's garage, the former Tim Cotter Motor Sales site.
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