Randall voters approve annexation and district reorganization
An unofficial count shows Randall and Grant Township voters approving annexation and debt sharing to join Clare area schools. Yes votes were 48 of 61 for annexation and millage increase, 49 of 61 for debt assumption, with one spoiled ballot. Land sale for a public park at US 27 corner also carried.
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Randall
Qlre
Isabella
Randall District
Township of
Grant
US 27
Four-Mile Road
Grant Township
Clare
Local 4-H Sale Steers Fetch Noted Prices at Isabella Fair
The 4-H Livestock Auction at Isabella County Fair sold 34 steers and six lambs, totaling 1050.09 in sales. Grand champion steer brought 73 cents a pound, average price 30.33 per hundred, above market. Local buyers included Clare Stockyards and several Clare businesses. Hendrie bought two steers and two lambs. An 1100 pound Hereford steer was bought by the Livestock Producers association for a Mt. Pleasant Island Park barbecue on September 9 with public serving 11:30 to 7.
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Isabella County Fair
Eigh
Clare Stockyards
Schaeffer’s Dairy Bar
Doherty Hotel
Maxwell's Flower Shop
Clare Packing Company
Citizens State Bank
Johnston Elevator and Hendrie Packing Company
Clare
George Hubscher and Sons
Schaeffers
Rotarians Hear Talk On Schools Annexation Progress
Clare School Superintendent Richard Wheeler spoke to a Rotary club on annexation problems and progress. He noted fourteen former districts reorganized and expects three or more to join before school starts. Wheeler defended high school tuition and outlined policy changes for nonresident students and debt repayment.
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Clare
Richard Wheeler
Rotary Club
Wheeler
Bud” Anderson
Rotary
Kiwanis
Richard Ford
International Key Clubs
Local Doctors Lead $7500 Gift Toward Community Hospital Campaign
Dr. Kuno Hammerberg and Dr. Donald Dunlop contributed $5,000 and $2,500 respectively to support Clare County’s share of a $471,900 goal for a new hospital wing. Fred W. Turner announced the gifts as hospital officials outlined plans and funding, including a $378,000 Hill-Burton federal potential and a total estimated $900,000 project cost.
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M.D
Central Michigan Community Hospital
Community Hospital
Fred W. Turner
Mt. Pleasant
Hospital Board of Directors
Kuno Hammerberg
Clare
Hammerberg
Donald Dunlop
Clare County
Fashions You'll Favor For Fall
A special Sen tinel feature previews new fall fashions adapted to the Clare scene. Fashion forecasts from New York and Paris centers were checked with Clare shops for local offerings. Bicknell's Davy's and Jean's Dress Shop highlight styles for women men and juniors, with new fabric blends, emphasis on black brown and grey and hooded accents for day and night wear.
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Sentinel
New York
Paris
Clare
Bicknell’s
Davy's
Jean's
the Sentinel
Schaeffers Enjoy Busy Week At Republican Convention
The Clare County Republican women met in Harrison to plan monthly gatherings and campaign efforts. Mrs. Harold Schaeffer, alternate delegate to the National Republican Convention, shared trip details from San Francisco to Chicago and beyond.
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Schaeffers
Clare County
Court House
Harrison
Harold Schaeffer
San Francisco
Schaeffer
Edmore
Wager
Grand Rapids
Chicago
Super G Constellation T. W A
Nixon
Hedda Hopper
Study Club Plans Program for Heirlooms Night
Cherished keepsakes and heirlooms will be dusted off for the Clare Study Club meeting on Tuesday evening September 4. It is the first gathering of the 1956 57 year at the Methodist Church parlors at 8 p.m. Members should bring favorite souvenirs or keepsakes as the entertainment will center on them.
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Clare Study Club
Methodist
Bandage Material Sought by Clare Cancer Society
The Clare Cancer Society requests white cotton sheets or other clean white cotton fabric for making bandages. People with contributions should contact Mrs. Rex Allen.
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Clare Cancer Society
Rex Allen
Michigan Christmas Tree Growers Tour Attends Farm Visits
A caravan of over sixty growers began at Don Luce's Farwell yard and toured tree plantations in Freeman and Surrey townships, Manton, and Fowler Orchard. The day featured demonstrations, a banquet with John Hanson speaking on pulpwood, and plans for next year's tour to the Allen area.
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Michigan
Don Luce’s
Farwell
Luce
The
Michigan Association of Christmas Tree Growers
National Association
Manton
Russell Strange and Sons
Fowler Orchard
Arthur Township
Newspaper Ads Dominate Grocery Shoppers Influence
A Michigan survey shows 80 percent of large April shop purchases at chain grocers in Ypsilanti go to big stores due to pricing and item availability. One third say ads drove them to a store with newspapers the strongest influence at 66 percent versus handbills 17 percent and no radio or TV impact.
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Apgilanti
Michigan
Area Schools Plan First Day Schedules and New Teachers
The Clare Public Schools will open Wednesday September 5 with a full day. High school students report to the auditorium and elementary grades to classrooms at 9:00 AM. bus routes have changes and rural students may ride if within half mile of annexed schools. Farwell and Harrison districts announce reassignments and new staff including Mrs. Jahn and Mr. Hosner. registration starts August 31. The Rosebush Rural School opens September 4 and buses run earlier.
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Clare Public
Clare
Herrick
Vernon
Center
Phimsey
Carrow
Colonville
Brewer
Balsley
Randall
Farwell Public School
Farwell
William LaVine
LaVine
Willis Gelston
Cadillac Public Schools
Margaret Jahn
Delores Engstrom
Theodore Hosner
J. Hudson
Keenan
Edward ‘Runyon
Fulton
Marjalee Dull Kelly
Mary Hecksel
Wilma Shurlo
Donna Lorton
Farwell School
Robert Larson
Pearl Howe
Ben’ Bosink
Larson
Michigan State University
St. Ignace
Howard Stimpson
Rosebush Rural Agricultural School
Dorothy Lowery
School Advisors Sketch Plans for New High School
The Citizens Advisory Committee reports progress on a two level design for a future Clare High School serving up to 21 districts and 600 pupils in 1965. Enrollment projections show 2 364 students. Finance notes cite Michigan projects with bonded debt percentages and top rates.
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Area Citizens Advisory Committee For Schools
High School of the Future
Farwell Prepares for Labor Day Celebration Festivities
Farwell readies a weekend Labor Day carnival with a park midway and concession stands. Auld Lang Syne banquet for former Farwell School students is slated Sunday evening. Blue Star Mothers plan a Labor Day ribbon sale to fund Christmas packages for servicemen. Parade and program set. Parnell businesses open Monday.
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Farwell
Farwell School
Parnell
Cobo to Visit Clare for Republican Coffee Hour
Mayor Albert E. Cobo the Republican governor candidate will speak in Clare on Thursday September 8. Local Republicans host a coffee hour at the Hotel Doherty that afternoon inviting area residents to meet him and discuss issues.
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Albert E. Cobo
Claire
Doherty
Lois Pudvay Judges In State Livestock Contest
Lois Pudvay daughter of Mr and Mrs Floren Pudvay and a member of the Colonville 4 II Club represented Clare county in the livestock judging contest at the State 4 H show at Michigan State University East Lansing August 28 30 She returned to the state finals for the second year Training with the Isabella county group since no 4 H livestock judging team exists in Clare county Lois is a senior at Clare high school This spring she was chosen county delegate to 4 H Club week at MSU in the clothing division at Clare County s Spring 4 H Achievement Day
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Lois Pudvay
Floren Pudvay
Colonville 4-II Club
Clare County
Michigan State University
East Lansing
Lois
Isabella County Group
Clare High School
MSU
Fourth Annual Clare Art Group Exhibit Spotlighting Quality
Clare art instructor Mrs. Virginia Seitz announces the fourth annual Clare Art Group exhibit on September 9 at Hotel Doherty. About fifty oil works by adult local artists will hang, with no children’s work or pastels included this year, and canvases are larger than in past shows. Last year about 300 people attended. Exhibitor Mrs. Grate McArthur, recently recognized in the University of Michigan Invitational Amateur Art Exhibit, will be among those showing.
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Clare Art Group
Doherty
Virginia Seitz
Clare
Grate McArthur
University of Michigan
Sagihaw
Seitz
Clare Group
Cadillac Wwtv
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William Krell
Paul Nass
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Kreli
Wilma Brewer
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Clare Office Supply Company
Golden Gate Bridge
Bay Bridge
Muir Woods
Seal Rocks
Gliff House
Society
Farm
Church
Lake
Christmas Tree Growers Tour
Luce’s
Free Plantation of Forestry Associates
Freeman Township
Arthur
James Rube
Gene Edwards
Surrey Township
Upper Peninsula
Lower Michigan
John Hanson
Watervliet Paper Company
Th Association
Allegan
Hart
Farmers Week
Ypsilanti, Michigan
Business Administration
Tors
Harrison Community Schools
Bosink
Robert Roe
Roe
Mary Huber
Central
Louise Austin
Kentucky
Berea College
University of Wyoming
Shelby McCoy
San Diego
California
University of New Mexico
Lowell Ricky
Ricky
Harrison and
Gladwin
Clark Ackley
Jonesville
Livonia
Cobo
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