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Newspaper
Clare Sentinel
Location
Clare, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Dec 18, 1953
Page
1
Numerous congregations announce Christmas week observances with pageants, carols and special sermons. Clergy from Congregational, Methodist, St. Cecilia's, Baptist, St. John's and Church of God outline programs, choir performances, and Holy Communion as communities welcome the season.
The Order of Eastern Star sponsors a Penny Supper at Farwell Hall on December 19 to raise funds for repairs after the Masonic Temple fire on November 23. Proceeds will support restoring their building and moving back. The 6 30 serving is planned to help the effort and local towns are urged to participate.
Pattern tests completed nine miles southeast of Cadillac show excellent reception from Cadillac area across the lower peninsula. WWTV Spartan Broadcasting Co will offer CBS and DuMont programs with ABC network access and live films soon. Clare and Saginaw area stations planned with WNEM TV tower construction underway and aim to air soon.
Local dealers Cotter Motor Sales and Clute's Garage plan festive displays to reveal the 1954 Chevrolet and Pontiac lines. The event runs December 18 and 19 with new interiors colors quieter ride power brakes and optional electric front seats and window lifts. Bel Air eight passenger wagon expands Bel Air lineup and convertibles shift to Bel Air series.
R M Critchfield announces a complete Pontiac lineup with larger, more luxurious cars and a refreshed Chieftain series. The display includes a tight cylinder four door Chieftain and two-tone blue and grey sedans with power brakes and steering. Dealership showrooms will stay open tonight until nine with souvenirs for visitors and a gas filled balloon display advertising Pontiac.
A triple header basketball card features the varsity host St Louis at Clare gym with earlier junior varsity and freshmen games. Preliminary clashes include CHS Freshmen vs Mt Pleasant Freshmen at 6:30 followed by Clare vs St Louis, then a second six minute period. The Pioneers host a second three game program on December 22 with Varsity Big Rapids tilt and Clare Frosh vs Midland Junior High.
Two more adult art classes conducted by Virginia Seitz will form the first part of January. Classes include instruction in charcoal, pastel, watercolor, tempera, and oil painting. A class for adult women will begin January 6 and meet Wednesdays 1:30 to 3:30. Call Mrs Seitz before December 30 to enroll. An evening class for business and professional union will start in the second week of January with schedule set by enrolled members. Call Mrs Seitz before December 30. An exhibit in spring will showcase the new classes along with existing adult and children’s classes.
The Sentinel notes advertising and news copy will be read one day early next week due to the Christmas holiday. Readers are asked for cooperation and understanding during the shortened schedule.
Clare High School Pioneers lost 47 to 39 to Coleman last Tuesday. Clare led 20-19 at halftime and trailed 33-31 after three quarters, with Kyle Hanley scoring 11. Coach Teixeira hopes for improvement at home against St. Louis tonight.
The Clare JV team built an early 14-6 lead with Jay Lehr scoring 8 of 16 in the first, then extended to a 20-11 halftime edge. Clare outscored Coleman 18 to 6 in the third and, after Coach George Perry emptied the bench, coasted to a 42-49 victory on Coleman's floor.
The annual Christmas prom sponsored by the Student Council will be held Wednesday December 23 in the Clare High gym. Bernie Mayhew's orchestra will play from 8 30 to 12 00 with an intermission for refreshments and entertainment. Admission is 60 cents for a single and one dollar for a couple.
Clare residents decorate for Yuletide with extensive light displays led by Charles Strange at The House On the Hill where Fifth Street meets Rainbow Drive. The display includes flap pole evergreen trees and thousands of lights attracting hundreds of visitors from nearby towns and beyond. Other notable decorations appear at White's Greenhouse & Nursery and homes of Dr. H. J. Ballard and Dr. J. G. White.
Goodfellow newsboys on Clare streets Saturday will sell the edition of Tha Clare Sen ine All Kiwanis Club members participate in the project to raise funds for benevolent work and aid to the needy.
Children in Clare will witness a historic Santa arrival as a helicopter lands in downtown during the annual Firemen and Kiwanis party. The event includes music from Clare High School and a crowd possibly reaching 3 500, with candy bags for two thousand children.
Dun and Bradstreet reports a 40 percent rise in Clare business listings from 1946 to 1953, totaling 148 rated enterprises in Clare. The Reference Book covers manufacturers wholesalers and retailers but excludes some services. overall county growth exceeds 48 percent with Harrigan up 112 percent and Farwell 21 percent.
More than 3,300 pupils from Clare county and nearby areas attended the Ideal Theatre Christmas party to see The Thundering Caravan starring Allan Rocky Lane. Students traveled by school buses and private cars, received popcorn, and were chaperoned by teachers. An upcoming two day program on November 25 and 26 features Wings Of The Hawk and a Jerry Jamboree for kids with 2:00 PM matinees.
Rotary club members were entertained by Mr and Mrs Jack Van Impe at the noon meeting. The Van Impe duo offered vocal and instrumental music. They were accompanied by Rev and Mrs Burgess of the Baptist church. Guests included Harold Flynn Bob Greer C L Green Ken Cox Laurence Carncross Walt Klémer and Rotary members Dr Anspach Dr Poust Woodie Smith Don Kilborne alt of Mt Pleasant.
Sergeant Milton Swindle of the Michigan State Police Mt. Pleasant post urges careful winter driving to avoid December deaths and injuries. The six tips include preparing for off road, feeling road grip, keeping sight lines clear, using chains, pumping brakes to avoid skids, and maintaining safe following distances to account for longer stopping on snow.
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