County Winter Sports Carnival set for January 30 31
Clare County plans an all county Winter Sports Carnival with ski areas Mott Mountain near Farwell and winter fishing attracting visitors. Ken Barnes of the Clare Chamber of Commerce outlines queen contests in each community and a county banquet with radio TV coverage where the county Winter Sports queen will be crowned.
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Ken Barnes
Clare Chamber of Commerce
Clare County
Clare County Chamber of Commerce
Barnes
Chamber of Commerce
Clare Chamber
Mott Mountain
Farwell
Wintr
Clare C of C
New Citizen Mrs Yoshiko Barber Naturalized in December Ceremony
Mrs Yoshiko Barber of Farwell became a United States citizen in a December 1 ceremony in Circuit Judge Donald E Holbrook's court. A native of Japan she is married to Eltwin Bat ex and was observed by Harrison High School Government class.
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Yoshiko Barber
Farwell
United States
Court of Circuit
Donald E. Holbrook
Parber
Eltwin Batex
Harrison High School
Corkey's Restaurant Reopens Under New Management
Harold Pugsley resumes active proprietorship at Corky's on Fourth Street with plans to serve the same popular dishes. He returns from Clare to lead the eatery this Monday, aiming to maintain Corkey's reputation as a busy meal stop.
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Corkey’s
Fourth Street
Harold Pugsley
Clare
Harold
Clare trio wins state air rifle contest trophies
Rick Kempher led Michigan in the oldest age group with first place for boys 13 to 15 at Grand Rapids state meet. Gary Norcutt and Ted Lewis placed second and third for Michigan in ages 11 12 and 8 10 respectively. The three Clare winners earned trophies and were top scorers in their ages at a local event sponsored by the Clare Junior Chamber and Daisy Air Rifle.
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Clark
Grand Rapids
Rick Kempher
Michigan
Gary Norcutt
Ted Lewis
Junior Chamber of Commercce of
Clare
Daisy Air Rifle Company
Gary Warner
Mike Krell
Danny McGuire
Steve Gallagher
Jack Kleinhardt
Terry Cooper
Russ Foell
Harvey Hartshorn
Curt Murton
Jack Dillon
Room 19 Students Put On Glamour For Class Day
Photographer Ann Ess Morrow captures students and faculty in glamour shots for class day as teachers seek further education while balancing work and study. The piece notes conundrums of off campus courses, the glossy effects of retouched portraits, and the ritual autographing of school pictures amid evolving times.
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Ann Ess Morrow
Solomon Levi
Derinis
Old Timers Invited To Farmers' Week
Michigan State University announces a 1959 Farmers Week program honoring "Old Timers" who attended the event in 1929 or earlier. Send name and address to your county agent or E. B. Hill for a special luncheon recognizing their past inspiration and enjoyment.
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E. B. Hill
Agricultural Economics Department
Michigan State University
Milk Producers Open New Headquarters in Detroit
The Michigan Milk Producers Association unveils its first own office at 24270 West Seven Mile Road Detroit after 42 years. The 15000 square foot building features radiant heating a large assembly room IBM room double glazing and modern telecom with a public address system. Open houses are set for December 13 and 14 with a buffet for attendees. cost of the building was about 285000 dollars. Glenn Lake president of the association expects many members to attend.
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Michigan Milk Producers’ Association
Association
West Seven- Mile Road
Detroit
Telegraph Road
Michigan
Stephenson
IBM
Glenn Lake
North Branch
Three Clare Artists Show At Detroit Midland Galleries
The paintings by Clare's noted artists Mrs. Sarah Beck Mrs. Maxine Kirkpatrick and Mrs. Grace McArthur are drawing attention in Detroit and Midland venues. Beck and McArthur join a Young Artists collection at Oak Park in Detroit while McArthur and Kirkpatrick plan December displays at Gallery 4 in Detroit. McArthur also has works in the Detroit Artists Market collection for Art For Children.
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Clare
Detroit
Midland
Sarah Beck
Maxine Kirkpatrick
Grace McArthur
Young
Oak Park
Santa Claus to Visit Clare for Christmas Party
The Clare Fire Department and local merchants invite children to a Santa visit on December 18 at 3 PM. Santa arrives by fire truck from Beck's service station, rides to the fire station, and distributes treat bags. Music by a bandsmen group directed by Lloyd Onley will accompany the event.
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Clare
Santa Claus
Santa
Merry Saint Nick
Beck
High Aptire
Lloyd Onley
Choral Group Presented In Study Club Program
Mrs. Mabel Mulder opened the Clare Study Club meeting at the Clare Methodist Church on December 2 with the Scriptural Christmas Story. Dr. Eugene Grove led the Central Singers with soloists Barbara Schnepp Nancy Alexander Nancy Lowery Judy Shower and others in hymns and carols. tenor Carl VanCannon and soprano Nancy Alexander performed solos. The tea committee welcomed guests and officers for January were announced.
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Mabel Mulder
Clare Study Club
Clare Methodist Church
Joseph L. Kennedy
Neil Stirling
Walter Broh
Leon Dull
Olive Evans
Reva Maxwell
Charles Day
Eugene Grove
Central Michigan College
Central Singers
Barbara Schnepp
Nancy Alexander
Nancy Lowery
Judy Shower
Marilyn Stokes
Ruth DeGrow
Bari Rowland
Harold Carter
Gordon VanDermark
Neil Cartwright
Carl van Cannon
Herald
Ewart
Schroeder
Detroit
Roly Land
Stockyards Celebrates 25th Year Milestone in Michigan
The Wolverine Stockyards Company marks a 25 year silver anniversary as Clare livestock auction and four other central Michigan sites reveal decades of growth. Acquisitions include Lapeer July 1 1935, Clare August 17 1946, Lake Odessa June 1 1950, and Carson City May 5 1954. The firm’s regional impact and payments to producers highlight its storied history.
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Wolverine Stockyards Company
Clare
Central Michigan
St. Johns
Lapeer
Lake Odessa
Carson City
Michigan
Sentinel
Michigan Rises as Midwest Ski Capitol This Winter
Michigan’s winter resort areas prepare for a record season with 69 organized centers, the most east of the Rockies. Six new centers open, expanding facilities as Robert J. Furlong notes growth under the Michigan Tourist Council.
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Michigan
Great Lakes
Midwest
Rockies
Michigan Tourist Council
Robert J. Furlong
Council
Odd Fellows Elect Officers
The Clare IOOF Lodge held its regular meeting electing officers for the coming term. Joe Swain was retained as noble grand, James Yeoman elected vice grand, Ernest Irwin recording secretary, Robert Archambault financial secretary, James Irwin treasurer, and Harley Holt as three year trustee. Plans were announced for a fish supper and a New Year's Eve dance.
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Clare Ioof Lodge
Joe Swain
Noble Grand
James Yeoman
Ernest Irwin
Robert Archambault
James Irwin
Harley Holt
Rebekahs
Chief Warns Of Winter Hazards In Snowy Roads
Police Chief Wilfred Skidmore urged cautious winter driving after recent snow and poor visibility. He cited tests by the National Safety Council showing snow tires offer limited extra traction and reinforced chains provide up to 313 percent better grip on snow and four times better on ice, emphasizing slow speeds and prudent preparation.
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National Safety Council
Clare Police Reopens Operator License Issuance
Warren Decker of the Michigan Secretary of State Driver License Division says Clare PD has resumed issuing operator licenses. While awaiting Chief Skidmore’s confirmation, applicants previously sought licenses in Harrison.
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Warren Decker
Michigan Secretary of State
The
Sentinel
Clare
Skidmore
City Commission
Harrison
Deny Appeal Reinstatement in Clare Police Case
Spectators heard the official reasons and charges for former officer Gordon Smith’s removal as the city fired him after a hearing led by Mayor Pro Tem Paul Schroeder and Commissioners. Testimony by City Manager Clarence Gunn and others cited disobeying orders and negligent duty plus car misuse during a November incident at The White Elephant restaurant.
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Police Department
Gordon Smith
Paul Schroeder
Albert Haley
Dan Burdo
Smith
Clare
Gerald Nivison
Clarence Gunn
George Shayler
Gunn
Nivison
Shayler
William Bell
White Elephant
Farwell
Richard Kemp
Building Service Employees International Union
Afl-Cio
Bell
Commission
Clare-Isabella Nurses Association Hosts Christmas Meeting
The Clare-Isabella Nurses Association met at president Mrs. Kay Chamberlain's Mt Pleasant home. Miss Hazel Gabrielson praised local councils, discussed the Nurses Benefit project, and announced Christmas remembrances and scholarship plans. The group also outlined Red Cross nursing needs and disaster support. The next meeting is January 4 at the Mt Pleasant Public Health Office Building.
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Clare-Isabella Nurses Association
Kay Chamberlain
Mt. Pleasant
Hazel Gabrielson
State Nurses Association
Lansing
Clare County
Red Cross
Mt. Pleasant Public Health
Beta Sigma Phi Plans Holiday Ball and Parties
Beta Sigma Phi sorority chapters held joint meetings at the Congregational church parlors. They finalized plans for the Holiday Ball on December 20 and the Christmas party on December 15 at Barnes Cafe. Seven families will receive packed fruits candy and toys. Mrs Ethel Messecar and Mrs Vera Bartlett presented a skin care program with a facial demonstration and makeup tips. Social hostesses were Mrs June Melnek and Mrs Ruby Koch.
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Beta Sigma Phi Sorority
Congregational Church
Ann Busche
Barnes Cafe
Pat Sheldon
Ethel Messecar
Clare
Vera Bartlett
Alma
Michigan marks 50 years of metal license plates exhibit
A 50 year display of metal license plates with brass disks and leather plates is on show in the State Capitol Lansing. James M. Hare, Secretary of State, notes licensing laws began in 1904 and plant-era plates were first produced in Jackson Prison in 1910. Revenue from vehicle licenses grew from under $7,000 in 1905 to over $70 million last year.
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Michigan
James M. Hare
Jackson
Michigan State Industries Branch
Corrections Department
State
Capitol
Lansing
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Corky
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Tom Sheredy
Stockyards
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