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Newspaper
Clare Sentinel
Location
Clare, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Dec 11, 1953
Page
1
City commissioners fail to raise seven thousand dollars needed to finish the John R street sewer. They reject temporary borrowing and indicate no immediate payback plan beyond a bond issue for John R and Hastwood Hills. Some residents urged continuing work funded by prepaid money and frontage-foot contributions, but only about one thousand of eight thousand dollars promised has been paid.
Donald Benchley lost his 40 by 24 foot barn and three head of cattle in a Tuesday fire. Neighbor A J Hampton found the blaze. Clare Fire Department saved the silo and nearby outbuildings. Loss estimated at 20 000 with partial insurance coverage.
Michigan resort operators look for an early start after four inches of snow. Frank Davis cites rising winter sports interest and a strong fall tourism season as signs of a robust season. Cliff Abbs plans a $7,500 promotional push as skiing grows fast with ice fishing still ahead.
The Clare county farm program committee will hold educational meetings on the 1954 agricultural conservation program starting Wednesday December 16. Seven meetings across the county invite farmers to learn about the schedule of practices and participate in the program with possible payments. there will be no farm to farm canvass this year.
City approves repair of Masonic Temple damaged by fire on November 23. Three Masons meet with lodge trustees. no contracts yet. Local labor crews of six or seven on site under Don Luce supervision.
Greer Auto Sales completes a 24 by 30 foot cement block addition to its body shop. The facility features the latest equipment to meet factory bumping and painting specifications. The public is invited to inspect the new shop.
The American Legion Auxiliary will host its annual Christmas party on December 14 at 6 30 p m. A pot luck dinner starts the event followed by a children's program. Members and families are invited to Clare city hall Legion room and asked to bring table service and a dish to pass.
Richard Wheeler Clare High School principal met on December 2 with freshman from Clare attending Michigan State College at Hast Lansing. The conference aimed to gather information to help high school students adjust for future college work. Clare students at MSU include Gala Hochstetler Bob Ruby and Ted Hoersch.
A Christmas Concert by the Clare High School chorus band and the girls and boys glee clubs is scheduled for Monday at 8 00 pm in the school auditorium. The program is directed by Miss Nancy Keller and Lloyd Donley.
Clare Freshmen open season with eight scheduled games. Clare drops first game 51-39 to Reed City as Hadley Elgar leads with 12 and Jim Dwyer adds 10. Clare JV ties Reed City 15-15 at halftime but loses 43-32. Clare Pioneers lose 45-34 to Harrison Hornets as Pete Brown scores 18 and Gerald Fullerton clinches late. Clare wins first ever against Harrison in 16 attempts with a 35-34 thriller, thanks to Fullerton’s late three and Sharp misses.
Michigan State Police reported 6 758 arrests in October including 5 810 traffic offenses. They logged 22 391 property inspections 3 110 liquor inspections and 976 898 total miles traveled. The Lansing HQ processed 5 132 criminal fingerprints 3 262 noncriminal fingerprints and 1 182 conceal carry licenses with 122 showing criminal records. Fingerprint work yielded 24 wanted persons and 3 078 criminal records were compiled with 9 496 copies sent to agencies statewide.
The Well Baby Conferences list locations and times for December. Farwell Methodist Church hosts December 16 from 9 to 11 a.m. Clare Congregational Church Basement hosts December 16 from 1 to 3 p.m. Harrison Court House Basement hosts December 18 from 9 to 1 a.m.
Santa's letter box is at Citizens State Bank corner Clare and will pick up mail each Saturday afternoon until Christmas. The Clare fire department annual Christmas party at city hall Saturday December 19 will feature Santa and gifts for children. Contact Stanley Parish or John Rodabaugh to help with the party which welcomes all Clare area children. past years drew about 850 attendees, with a goal of 1,000 this year.
Clare County's 72 year old jail in Harrison is condemned as a serious fire hazard by state inspector W H Nestle. The matter goes to the county supervisors with a potential ballot proposal for remodeling or a new jail at the spring election.
Elsie DeBarr, daughter of Mrs. Rena and the late Howard DeBarr, longtime Clare county resident, was born August 15, 1935, in Harrison. She attended Caner school and Harrison High School where she excelled in basketball, dramatics, and student government, serving as student council president and shaping social and academic life. Her future aims toward the commercial field as a teacher or secretary.
Farwell Consolidated School District electors voted to float a 175000 bond to erect two ten room school buildings. Voters approved a mill tax increase 223 to 57 with nine spoiled ballots. bond support carried 299 to 65 with two voided ballots. Construction to begin after frost with plans by Samuel C. Allen.
Clare High School senior Jim Chandanais named first team guard on Detroit Times All State football team for Class C. Free Press also lists Chandanais as first team selection at Huard in statewide honors.
Economists including Raymond Rodgers of New York University say the U.S. economy will remain strong despite a coming slowdown. They cite high production, rising inventories, and solid banking, with a cautious forecast of 1948 49 style adjustment and continued military spending. Farmers should cut costs, expand operations, and manage credit and insurance to protect incomes.
The Scott Drilling basketball team opened their season with a 66 to 43 victory over Barryton. Bob Amble led Scotts with 17 points. Upcoming games include Central Michigan University freshmen at Mt Pleasant and a December 12 game versus Cadillac at Clare High School.
The Mid-Michigan B Conference naming the new league at Ithaca on Monday November 30. Richard Wheeler Clare High principal and Donald Richardson Clare High coach represented the school. Each member pays 15 dollars yearly with a track meet slated for May 11 or 12 at St. Louis.
Clare High School will dismiss at noon December 24 for Christmas break and reconvene at 9:00 a.m. January 4. The announcement was reported by Superintendent Thomas Campbell.
The Congregational Women’s Fellowship met Monday night at the church parlors. Mrs. George Beck led devotions as S. School class presented a short play titled The Fisherman Who Dared written by the class. Mrs. Stuart Bicknell led the program with assistants. A pantomime titled A Lamp Beside The Door followed. Refreshments were served by Circle III.
The Clare United Fund campaign extends to involve all workers and captains in final reports. Campaign Director Frank LaGoe said Wednesday the drive should reach the goal with final tabulations.
Clare residents will witness Santa Claus arriving by a large helicopter in a public landing at city hall. The event, organized by the Fire Department and Clare Kiwanis, will include a candy distribution and holiday wishes. Children can place letters in Santa’s big mailbox in front of Citizens Bank for pickup.
Police from Clare and State Police arrested Albert J McPhail 25 his wife Carolee Joyce McPhail 19 and Vern Owens 56 of Leaton at relatives home in Clare. They confessed to at least seven thefts aiming to raise 14 each for a trip to Ohio.}{
A mass meeting at Lake George on December 19 will decide on purchasing fire fighting equipment for Lincoln township. Sponsored by the Lake George Chamber of Commerce the gathering at the Community Building begins at 7 30 PM with public attendance invited. The session will cover finance and equipment types.
Rev Charles B Hahn of Alma spoke at Rotary Club in the Doherty Hotel. His remarks titled Watchman What of The Night offered religious reflection. Guests included Himery McLaughlin and Dr McArthur, Marvin Dale with Frank La Goes, and Harold Redman from Alma.
Engineer Cleo Brink resigns effective December 31 1953 on terminal leave from city service. Mayor Howard Hverts announces vacancy as replacements undergo interviews for the job.
The masons will install officers under Dr. Hazen Cole a former Michigan Grand Master this Tuesday. Installing station occupants include Warren White as Worshipful Master Kenneth Roe Senior Warden Clarence Gotten Junior Warden Gordon Mcintosh Treasurer Harley Holt Secretary Charles Cooper Senior Deacon Larry Wilcox Junior Deacon Howard Hverts Marshal Frank Schaaf Chaplain Leo Bolen Léonard Stanley Ralph Cole and Herb Byers Stewards.
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