Joy Of Christmas In Area Churches
Advent week observances fill Clare area churches with music pageants and special services. Clare Baptist hosts morning and 7 p m evening observances led by Mrs Reginald House with about 50 children. St Cecilia Catholic church holds High Mass at midnight with a 20 voice choir and Latin carols, followed by a 10 30 a m Christmas Mass. Confessions offered on Wed and Dec 24. Churches of God present Nativity program at 7 p m with The Guiding Star film and carols. Eagle and Arthur Center hold services with Rev Elza Beery and Rev Mrs Beery plus a Nativity illustrated story. First Congregational reports two morning services and a 4 30 p m Christmas pageant with candlelight Eve service at 7 30 p m. Gilmore Church of Christ features cantata Love Transcending with John Peterson and a 10 00 a m message Why God Loves. John Peters
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Clare ‘Baptist Church
Reginald House
Jesus
Leon Dull, Jr
St.Cecilia Catholic Church
Thomas Murphy
Eugene Murphy
Robert Beck
Aafternoon
Church of God
Clare
Guiding Star
Eagle and
Arthur Center
Churches of God
Elza Beery
Eagle
Lou Beery
Beery
First Congregational
Congregational Church
Church School
Fellowship Hall
Gilmore Church of Christ
Farwell
Vandecar
W. Coleman
John Peterson
Mt. Pleasant Church of Christ
Mr. Gate
Bible School
Shepherd Eagles Edges Clare 49 to 34 in New Gym Debut
Shepherd used aggressive defense and strong rebounding to overcome Clare 49 34 in Clare High School's first game in the new gym. Al Gross led all scorers with 17 points while Clare veterans Bill Legg and Norm Davis added 10 and 7. Jeff Raymond and Len McJames contributed for Clare as CHS drops to 0 1 this season ahead of a home game with Chesaning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clare High
Pioneers
Shepherd Basketeers
Bluejays
Shepherd
Clare
Vern Hart
Deb. Nolan
Bill Legg
Norm Davis
Mmighty Handy
Jeff Raymond
Len McJames
Raymond
McJames
al Gross
CHS
Chesaning
Michigan
Joop
Student Pilot Faces Three Year Certificate Revocation
Michigan student pilot Hysell faced a 3 year revocation by the FAA after a October chase in a small plane. Authorities cited low flying over congested areas and trees, buzzes near towns, improper takeoffs, carrying passengers without proper certificate, and operating under the influence.
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Michigan
Harrison
Coleman
Loomis
Barstow- Midland City
Midland
Belding
Gréersville
Clare
FFA
Improved Streets And Law Enforcement Urged In Clare Traffic Study
A detailed traffic survey for Clare presented to the city council and about 30 civic leaders recommends a street maintenance plan, widening McEwan Street, banning parking on Fifth and Fourth near McEwan, and expanding the police force by two officers with traffic training. The report notes high accident rates at McEwan and Fourth and urges pedestrian signals and traffic islands at key intersections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clare
McEwan Street
John R
McEwan
Fifth Street
Fourth
Clare Manufacturing Company
Auto Club
Charles E Gordon
Arthur Gibson
Detroit
Gibson and Associates
Gordon
McEwan St
US 27
Fifth
Gibson
McEwan and
Fourth Streets
Auto Club Trai
Fifth St
Citizens State Bank
Second St
John BR. Blvd
Te McEwan
Farwell Bank President Allen R. Graham Retires
Allen R. Graham, retiring president of The Farwell State Savings Bank, was honored at a testimonial dinner after 43 years with the bank. He and his wife left for Florida, while his term as president continues until January 1960.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allen R Graham
Farwell State Savings Bank
Florida
Farwell Bank
Twig
Graham
Grahams
Then Central
Michigan
Clare County Savings Bank of
Clare
Bands Join For Concert At Christmas
The Clare Public Schools Music Department invites the public to the annual Christmas concert on Wednesday December 23 at 8 pm in the new high school gym. The event features both Senior and Junior Bands with sacred and secular carols, audience singalongs, and a narrator from Central Michigan University. Admission is free.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lloyd Conley
Clare Public’ Schools
Conley
Howard Taylor
Central Michigan University
Clare
Death of Milt Harriger in Florida Relatives Say
News reports indicate Milt Harriger died in Florida at a relative’s home while staying there with Mrs Harriger. His body will be sent to Stinson Funeral Home in Mt Pleasant for funeral arrangements and inquiries by friends.
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Milt Harriger
New Wooden Bridges In Use In Clare County
Clare County adopts wooden pressure treated bridges for rural roads over streams. Road Commission says bridges or culverts carry 20 ton loads legally and 38 ton tests already achieved. A sample 28 foot top bridge near Cornwell Ranch weighs 7 feet 6 inches, installed in 8 to 15 hours and relocatable to meet changing conditions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clare
County Road Commission
Tom Cook
Road Commission
Cornwell Ranch
Cook
Clare Chapter Elects Tim Cotter As New Chamber Leader
Tim Cotter was elected president of Clare's Chamber of Commerce at the annual meeting. New officers include Bernard Wyman as vice president and Dr. Robert J Kring as secretary treasurer. The board adds Dr. K Hammerberg Art Ulrich and Jay Green to replace three retiring directors. Winter Sports Festival set for January 29 to 31 with Miss Clare County Winter Sports pageant. Farmers’ Night February 9 with Richard Groves and Joe Johnston as chairmen. The organization plans monthly meetings on the first Monday and relies on committees for business tasks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clare
Richard Groves
Joe Johnston
Groves
Ken. Barnes
Art Damoth
George Perry
Ki Hammerberg
Floyd Boardman
Jerry Forsberg
Richard
Ulrich
Clarence Riedel
State Chamber of Commerce
Riedel
Lo Bén ‘Burdo
Ken Cox
Ken Bernes
Dick Groves
Bob Schell- 12
Harold Sandborn
al “Ott
Frank LaGoe
Murr Houghton
Jim Bicknell
Dan
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Cecilia Parochial’ School
Clare General Hospital
Hotel Doherty
Loomis Machine Company
County Highway
Consumers Power
Chager Dairy Co
Clare Manufacturing Co
Lee Sowle
First Baptist Church
St. Cecilia’s
Sickal
St. John’s Lutheran
Raymond Schultz
Lutheran Children’s Friends Society
Bay City
Northwestern
Michigan State
Allen R. Graham
California
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