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Newspaper
Clare Sentinel
Location
Clare, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Dec 25, 1953
Page
15
The school urges parental cooperation to limit absences. Mr Wheeler says most absences are convenience or personal, not illness, and outlines five reasons to improve attendance and the need for joint school home effort for a successful education.
Dr. Ernest H. Watson of the University of Michigan Medical School cautions mothers to understand normal temperature fluctuations and use the home thermometer as a guide. He cites three musts: check last, grasp firmly, and use a rectal reading for young or ill children, noting the device aids diagnosis and follows Galileo’s historic lineage.
Farmers in 63 of Michigan's 83 counties will vote in January to elect soil district directors and set policies for land protection. Annual district meetings occur in 68 of 70 districts with polls and halls in schools or churches and sometimes banquets. Each district chooses one or two directors for three year staggered terms. any owner or operator with three acres or more can vote.
Central Michigan College hosts foreign language lessons with Spanish taught to second graders for the first time in 1943 by Miss Ethel Lamore. Instruction continues through eighth grade, with strong local reasons cited for Spanish as a practical choice.
Clare high school basketball lost to Big Rapids 50 to 48 in a tight contest. Cardinals led early on rebounding and long-range shooting and held a 26 to 23 halftime edge. Siel and Brown sparked Clare after the break, Rendquist and Clements preserved the lead late, but the Pioneers tied in the fourth before Big Rapids clinched. The Pioneer Varsity and Junior Varsity set to play at Shepherd on January 12.
Clare freshman team loses 34 to 29 at Mt. Pleasant in a seesaw contest played Friday night at 6 15. Inexperience led to several missed layups though Clare showed steady improvement. High scorer Haneckow led with six points followed by Parrish and Tubbs with six each.
Johnston Elevator lists Wheat at 1.82, Oats and Corn at 1.34, Barley at 2.26, and 1.75 for below 44 lbs. Meats quotes include hogs 33.00, beef 22.00 to 38.00, veal 43.00, lambs 39.00 to 41.00, and primes for hides at .04. Cattle and sheep prices cover steers, heifers, cows, calves, and various weights with multiple grade ranges from 7.00 to 21.00 for cattle and 2.50 to 26.50 for sheep and lambs.
A Christmas safety column urges common sense to avoid fires and accidents during the holidays. It warns against overloaded outlets, candles near drapes, careless handling of wrapping, and ladder use, stressing water for the tree and child supervision.
The Army estimates a two year period to cost about 11000 per enlisted man for training, equipment and maintenance. First year includes induction and pay. subsequent years cover pay and allowances, with detailed per capita breakdowns for pay food clothing travel morale welfare equipment and maintenance.
The Agricultural Secretary argues current price supports at 90 percent of parity for 1954 are inadequate amid declining farm income and surpluses. He traces causes to postwar demand, Korean War, and world price shifts, citing a drop in net farm income and rising market pressures. He promises further discussion of solutions in a follow up article.
Michigan sugar beet growers received the first payment on 1953 crops from the Beet Sugar Association. Nearly 6 million dollars in gross returns were distributed to about 4,000 farmers, with two more payments planned next spring and final in the fall. Individual farmers average roughly 1475 dollars from the initial disbursement.
Michigan's three largest institutions University of Michigan Michigan State College and Wayne University show a 2.2 percent rise in full time fall enrollments. UM ranks fourth nationally with 17 500, MS C ninth with 12 980.
Notice requests advertising and news copy for next week's Sentinel be delivered one day early due to New Year’s Day holiday, stating no cooperation will be appreciated.
Joy Marie Foss, infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Jack Foss, was born December 15 in Fairview Michigan and died the following day. Survived by the parents two brothers Jim and John. Grandparents Ernie Foss of Clare and Harry House of Rosebush. Funeral services were held at Thurston Funeral Home with Rev W Brinkman officiating and interment at Cherry Grove cemetery.
Midland Central freshmen overwhelmed Clare High freshmen 83 to 22 on their home floor Tuesday. Joe Nivison led Clare with nine points while Midland’s Hahn scored 16 as Midland held the lead in every quarter and a return game is set for January 5.
Patrick Havens a 20 year old from Hope Michigan was arrested Sunday by City Police for driving while intoxicated. He pleaded guilty in Municipal Court Monday and was fined 54 dollars and had his license surrendered. Galen Gransden 19 and Bart E Smith 20 both miners from Edenville were charged with possessing beer and pleaded guilty receiving 16 dollar fines.
Ralph Musser bowled three consecutive games of 180 pins each at Gateway Lanes Alleys on Wednesday December 16. The feat earns him a triplicate arm patch from the American Bowling Congress, an honor last held by Walter Hales the previous year.
The Clare JV rallied from behind to a 50 43 victory over Big Rapids on Tuesday night. Gerald Fullerton led with 23 points as Clare overcame a 22 20 halftime deficit and pulled away in the final period.
Auction note offers a 1942 Buick five passenger coupe in A 1 condition with new motor brakes and clutch. Inquiries directed to Clais Int and Roy Corner for details.
In loving memory of our daughter and sister Opal Turner Smith who passed away five years ago on December 28 1948. Time may ease loss but memory holds her dear as Mr and Mrs Kelley A Turner and Mr and Mrs Giles Teeth remember her.
The Clare Market and Walters' Grocery will close at 5:00 p.m. after December page four.
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