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Newspaper
Clare Sentinel
Location
Clare, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Dec 22, 1960
Page
1
Clare police will enforce a law banning air gun use with stricter measures. Youths may not carry or use BB guns without an adult 21 or older. Confiscations rise as pellets shatter lights, windows, and injure pets, prompting doubled patrols to curb vandalism.
Harrison native Thomas C. Holmes will retire from the State Highway Department on December 31 after nine years of service. He has worked as a photographer in the Testing and Research division in Lansing.
Mrs. Nettie Holbrook writes a memory poem for Charlie Strange at the former Hill house. The piece recalls Charlie’s love of Christmas, the bright lights that once lit the hill, and the absence of decorations since his passing.
The Clare Chapter of FFA held a December meeting to promote Ted Reger, Larry Williams, Larry Pudway, John Tice, and Wallace Northon from Greenhand to Chapter Farmer with pins. The Rifle Club competed in NRA post teams on November 29 and Russ Graham attended Detroit's Junior Livestock Show December 6–8, selling lambs and earning a fifth place all prime pin.
Two men were inducted into the Rotary Club at a popular lunch meeting last week. Marlin Alexander and Rev. Lee Sickal joined after a ceremony led by Warren McGuire with Dick Wilson and Marvin Witbeck as sponsors.
Crowds of boys and girls line downtown Clare for a Santa parade and toy handout at the fire department. A six pony team pulls a bright wagon for rides as 1821 youngsters receive toys and candy over a three hour event enjoyed by families and shoppers.
The Clare fire crew responded at 10:45 PM to a tourist cabin fire west of Clare. The Sanders' cabin near the Tobacco River branch was destroyed with an estimated 500 dollars in damage to the structure and 200 dollars to its contents. An overheated heater was blamed for the blaze.
District Director Walter A. Sahli of the Immigration and Naturalization Service notes that the annual alien address report typically triggers a surge in naturalization filings. The law requires nearly all aliens in the United States to report their address each January.
Three Clare county girls were named 1960 Good Citizens in their high schools by the Clare DAR chapter and will attend a Michigan conference to select a state winner. Virginia Northon Gail Beavers Marilyn Sue Rorke form the trio, each active in clubs and school leadership roles.
Several small blocks of swamp timber are available on state land in Clare county with black spruce cedar and balsam as principal species. A tractor or horse is needed to skid timber to high land. Cold weather and light snow have frozen ground aiding access. Ranch owners needing ice posts building material or work may contact the District Forester at Houghton Lake State Forest.
Michigan plans a new 4 percent sales tax starting January 1 with the first tax cents payable on small purchases. The proposal, explained to Detroit business groups, would standardize collection to reduce customer confusion, but groups may adopt alternative formulas.
Clare Girl Scout Troop H with leaders Mrs Don Bell and Mrs Jerome Flood forgoes Christmas gift exchange to adopt grandfather Bert Smith at Ardis Convalescent Home near Farwell. Twenty girls will visit him throughout the year and several will deliver gifts before Christmas.
Courtney Bauer was installed last Tuesday as Worshipful Master of Claré's Masonic Lodge John Lock Lodge in the ancient order. The ceremony at the Masonic Temple included thirteen officers for a 12 month term with installing officer Howard Everts.
Eric Hammerberg of Clare High Band, son of Dr and Mrs Kuno Hammerberg, was selected for the 1961 European Concert Tour of the School Band of America. Auditions were held nationwide in November and December. The tour departs New York June 27, 1961 by charter plane for four weeks across England the Netherlands Belgium Germany Switzerland France and Luxembourg.
Milan Shepard aged 28 joins the Clare Police Force replacing resigned Sergeant Alva Cochran. Married and father of three, he began duties October 26 and is now a permanent member of the force. The Shepard family resides at 2b Seventh Street.
Michigan Attorney General Paul J. Adams warns about the common Christmas scam of unsolicited goods. The notice explains recipients are not obligated to pay or keep items not ordered, outlines steps to refuse or return unopened packages, and clarifies that once opened there is no requirement to return. It advises ignoring dunning letters and retaining items briefly unless postage constraints apply.
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