Lakes Offer Winter Rainbow Fishing in Michigan Lakes
The Michigan Conservation Department designates about 250 lakes open for winter ice fishing for rainbow trout through February. Clare and nearby counties feature Silver Lake, Arnold Lake, Windover Lake, Littlefield Lake, and others. Elk Lake and Higgins Lake also noted. Proper gear and light line improve success. use two-pound test nylon, a bobber, and natural baits with bright ice flies or spoons. Trout behavior: travel in small groups, stay near the bottom, bite best early morning, with fishing declining as the season progresses.
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Michigan
Conservation Department
Clare County
Silver Lake
Arnold Lake
Windover Lake
Isabella County
Littlefield Lake
Elk Lake
Gladwin County
Higgins Lake
Roscommon County
Slopes Open Boost EMTA Winter Campaign
The first major snowfall in eastern Michigan kicks off the East Michigan Tourist Association winter drive for the 20th year. EMTA will publish weekly ski condition reports and a colorful ski guide, plus newspaper ads, a radio interview series, and publicity news for winter festivals and sports activities.
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Eastern Michigan
East Michigan Tourist Association
EMTA
Farm Bureau Awards Highlight Michigan Honors in Chicago
F B Awards Michigan won several awards at the American Farm Bureau annual meeting in Chicago December 10 to 14, noted by Clare County Farm Bureau at their regular meeting at Glen Bay’s home. Areas cited include citizenship commodities and public relations. The board approved a January campaign to finish member enrollment with the next meeting at Walter Krompetz’s home.
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Michigan
American Farm Bureau
Chicago
Clare County Farm Bureau Board
Glen Bay
Walter Krompetz
Planners Study Branch County Methods For Growth Plans
Clare and Branch county planning commissions met in Harrison to discuss growth and land use. Richard Schroeder and Boyd Wiggins led discussions on economic development zoning plats and coordinated services for future subdivisions.
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Clare
Branch
Harrison
Extension Service
Richard Schroeder
Clare County
Boyd Wiggins
Surrey House
Branch County Commission
Schroeder
Wiggins
Branch County Party
Rex Gifford
Branch County Supervisors
Dean Pridgeon
Clare County Planning Commission
Stuart D. Huntley
Don E. Smith
Farwell
Floyd Boardman
Eugene Bauman
Hamilton Township
Planning Commission
Stuart Huntley
Clare County Planning Comm
Sentinel
Fran Carncross Fires 243 For New League High
Fran Carncross rolled a new high 243 in the Gateway Ladies Friday Night League last Friday. She opened with five strikes and added three more before a 7 pin plus spare. As captain of the Ford-O Matics, she posted a 566 net after 170 and 153 games, narrowing the season high held by Jane Willey at 576.
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Fran Carncross
Gateway Ladies
Fran
Ford-Omatics
Jane Willey
Jane
Clare Congregational Junior Choir Plans Carol Ride
The Clare Congregational Junior Choir of twenty eight members will carol tonight starting at 6 30 visiting shut ins and Clare General Hospital. Contributions will aid Christmas Packets for needy families. They have performed previously for the Kiwanis program and the Clare Study Club on December 5 under Mrs Joseph Johnston.
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Clare Congregational
Shutins
Clare General Hospital
103d Reunion Dinner of Army Infantry Division
The annual dinner meeting of the local chapter of the 103rd Army Infantry Division will be held at the Hotel Doherty tonight. President Nick Jabour presiding.
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103Rd Army Infantry Division
Doherty
Tin
Nick Jabour Presdling
Downtown Clare Merchants Seek 50 Car Parking Lot Purchase
A group of downtown Clare businessmen plan a cooperative purchase of a 51 car lot on West Fourth Street for unmetered parking to curb shrinking downtown parking. The $25 000 WItbeck lot could be owned by investors as a corporation, with profits tied to local retail benefit and property value nearby.
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Clare
West Fourth Street
IGA
Witbeck
L. E. Davy
Davys
Dr. C. B. Wood
Mt. Pleasant
Kroger
Marvin Witbeck
Foodliner
North McEwan
Ben J. Burdo
Clare Hardware
Mannie Sutton
Mannies Bar
Richard Ulrich
Clare Cleaners
Art Damoth
Damoth
Churches Announce Special Christmas Observances
Local churches across denominations unveil holiday programs for December 23 to 31. St John’s Clare, St John’s Lutherans, Elm Grove Church of God, First Baptist Clare, and Clare Methodist announce services, cantatas, candlelight observances, and school-age Christmas events with broadcasts on WCRM.
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St. John’s Eve
Clare
St. John’s Lutheran
Hamilton Township
Elm Grove
Elm Grove Church
James Corsant
Robert Ackerman
John Hanson
Pierson
Orvis
Bonnie Stanley
Richard Garthe
Elmer Sharlow
Garthe
William Gase
Clare Pioneers Hold Off Hornets 45 38 in Thriller
Clare built a 14 point first half cushion then held off Harrison 45 to 38 in a non conference clash. Jim Perrine led Clare with 14 points while Eric Hammerberg added 9 as Dan Green contributed late scoring surge to seal the win. JVs fell 46 25.
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Clare Pioneers
Harrison
Hornets
Jim Perrine
Eric Hammerberg
Pioneers
CHS
Dan Green
Perrine
Hammerberg
Jvs
Charles Stirling
Clare
Education Needs Survey in Three Michigan Counties
Preliminary investigations by education groups and citizens assess the need for special education facilities in Clare Gladwin and Isabella counties. Current programs include speech correction shared by several districts and Mt. Pleasant’s Mary McGuire Elementary School. Surveys consult teachers doctors nurses and local residents to determine future provisions.
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Clare
Gladwin
Isabella
Farwell
Weidman
Beal City
Blanchard
Mt. Pleasant
Mary McGuire
Michigan
Elizabeth Wolcott
Clare County
Phase 2 of Michigan Constitutional Convention Set
After a lengthy Phase 1 of indoctrination research and testimony 144 delegates prepare to draft a new constitution. Phase 2 focuses on concrete recommendations and revisions as proposals move from committees to formal drafting and public review.
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U.S
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John C. Mackie
Michigan Highway
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Michigan Press Association
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Holley Carburetor Company
Harold Sandborn
Lyle Skinner
F.B. Awards
Coleman
Planners Study Branch
First Baptist Church
Way of Pease
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Chesaning
Ithaca
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Shepherd
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