Plan Drafted To Tighten Driver Exams
A tentative draft plans revised rules for issuing driver licenses and stricter examinations. Secretary of State Fred M. Alger Jr and others discussed expanding the written test vision and road tests for first time applicants. A meeting with government and police agencies is expected in late January before finalizing the plan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ras
Michigan
Pace
Fred M. Alger, Jr
Owen J. Cleary
Jos. A. Childs
Secretary of State
State Police
Childs
Right Ways For Parents To Aid A School Child
A Minnesota State Medical Association bulletin advises parents on positive supports and common missteps in helping children learn. It urges letting students solve homework, avoiding excuses, not criticizing teachers, prioritizing adjustment over high marks, avoiding grade skipping, limiting special lessons, keeping children similar to peers, and maintaining calm family routines. It also stresses knowing the teacher and school and discussing problems directly to resolve them.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minnesota State Medical Association
Cbld
Miss Ella Krug Passes Here
Miss Ella Marie Krug a lifelong Clare county resident died last Friday at a Clare physician office after heart illness. Born April 8 1913 in Sheridan township she lived all life in the area. She leaves mother Lena Krug a sister Pearl Faber Coleman a brother Loren Krug at home a niece Louise Nicholas Cleveland and nephews Ashony Coleman and Lester Krug Clare. Funeral services were held at Thurston Funeral Home with Rev Joe VanderVeet officiating and burial in Cherry Grove cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ella Marie Krug
Clare County
Clare
August and
Lena Krug
Sheridan Township
Michigan
Elm Grove
Joe VanderVeet
Cherry Grove Cemetery
Junior Choir Organized For Community Students
Harold Collins, organist at the Congregational Church, announces a Junior Choir for fourth grade and older students who can read music. Planning occurred December 11. first regular meeting set for January 9 from 4 to 5 pm. Open to all, with music provided, focusing on vocal technique, rhythm, pitch, diction, and musical interpretation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harold Collins
Congregational Church
Collins
Osceola Sheriff and Wife Die in Michigan Crash
Osceola County Sheriff Fay Wooter, 53, and his wife Sophia, 54, were killed in a car truck collision at Lansing while returning home after transporting a prisoner to the Southern Michigan State Prison in Jackson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Osceola County
Fay Wooster
Sophia
Lansing
Southern Michigan
Jackson
Allen Attends Biennial Sheriffs School at East Lansing
The two year sheriffs school convened at Michigan State Police headquarters East Lansing under state police and the Michigan Sheriffs Association. Officials from city county state and federal levels led discussions on sheriff duties. Attendees included Everette Allen Clare County Robert Russell Gratiot County Henry Craven Isabella County and several undersheriffs and chief deputies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michigan State Police
East Lansing
State Police
Michigan Sheriff’s Association
Everette Allen
Clare County
Robert Russell
Gratiot
Henry Craven
Isabella County
How the United States Can Gain the Cold War Initiative
Analysis from national writers on how the United States can seize the initiative against communists before Eisenhower assumes office. The piece questions whether the armed forces will meet the task of backing up diplomacy in the global struggle behind the iron curtain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Eisenhower
State Department
Whose Army Is Tougher Russia's Or Ours
An Army News Features essay set compares the toughness of Russian and American forces. It examines soldier reactions to a typical Red Army meal and analyzes the largest non combat element in divisions. It ponders whether a Communist division could outlast a U S division.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russia
U. S
Clare Alumni Discuss College Education
Several Clare graduates visited December 23 at 9 00 a m to discuss prep for college with eleven alumni and 20 seniors plus Principal August Arndt and Superintendent Thomas Campbell. Graduates represented Central Michigan College of Education Mt Pleasant Michigan State College Hast Lansing Adrian Madonna Michigan Technical Engineering Sault Ste Marie U S Naval Hospital Corps Great Lakes. Topics covered living conditions personal attention from teachers finances studying and social activities. A key issue was learning to study in high school.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clare
August Arndt
Thomas Campbell
Jeanny Drake
Marilee Tice
Rich Smith
Bill Seiter
Central Michigan College of Education
Mt. Pleasant
Dick Garthe
Michigan State College
Hast Lansing
Connie Seiter
Adrian College
Adrian
Donna Nivison
Madonna College
Edward Hawkins Dies After Illness at University Hospital
Edward Hawkins a longtime Lake resident died December 15 1952 at University Hospital Ann Arbor after a lingering illness He was 38 He leaves wife Beatrice son David Edward daughter Beverly Jean his mother Mrs Frank Darnell two brothers Paul and Alfred three sisters Mary Ellen and Margaret and many friends Funeral services were held December 19 at the Barryton Church of God with Rev Davis officiating Burial was at North Brinton Cemetery Burial details provided by Mr Corey of Ewart
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward Hawkins
Lake
University Hospital
Ann Arbor
Edward William Hawkins
Ewart
Michigan
Beatrice
David Edward
Beverly Jean
Frank Darnell
Paul
Alfred
Mary
Ellen
Margaret
Hollie Laker
Cranberry Lake
Barryton
Bay City
Barryton Church
Transfers Between Holley Plant and Clare Manufacturing
Lyle Skinner and Harold Sanborn transfer from Holley Carburetor plant in Portland Michigan to Clare Manufacturing. Skinner becomes Clare director overseeing first aid cafeteria plant protection employment relations and safety. Sanborn named production superintendent replacing Jack Jory who moves to Holley plant in Bowling Green Kentucky for distributor operations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lyle Skinner
Harold Sanborn
Holley
Portland
Michigan
Clare Manufacturing Company
Clare
Jack Jory
Jory
Bowling Green
Kentucky
Clare Manufacturing Christmas Bonus Gifts 525 Workers
Clare Manufacturing gave all 525 employees Christmas gifts and a holiday bonus paid with the regular payroll. The board chairman and company president signed a personal greeting with a radio prize drawing, candy, chocolates, and an extra half day off. Machines closed early on December 24 to allow Christmas Eve with families.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lyle Skinner
George M. Holley
Earl Horley
Community Plasma Clinic Draws 37 Pints In Clare County
About 37 pints of blood were drawn at the community plasma procurement clinic on December 10. Ten volunteers were rejected. roughly half the blood goes to the Armed Forces and half remains in Clare County. The event was sponsored by the Clare County Red Cross Chapter and the Michigan Department of Health with support from local groups including Clare High School students for registrations, American Legion Auxiliary, Congregational Ladies Union for canteen duties, nurses aides, Kiwanis clubs, Fanwell ladies, and Boy Scouts from Clare Harrison and Farwell for recruiting and advertising.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sphinty
Clare County
Red, Cross
Michigan Department of Health
Clare High
American Legion Auxiliary
Congregational Ladies Union
Clare School Yuletide Events Highlight Concerts and Party
In the week before Christmas vacation Clare High School hosted varied activities. The Girls Chorus and Mem's Glee Club caroled on December 18, the December 23 Christmas assembly featured band and choir, and alumni attended the gym Christmas Party. A Newsmagazine Assembly was held Wednesday morning. Classes resume January 6.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mem’s
City Shimmers With Christmas Lights Across Clare
Clare glitters with holiday displays as houses from Charles Strange’s hilltop beacon to Rainbow Drive and West Seventh Street blaze in color. Bethlehem Scene at St. Cecilia Church grounds, public buildings, and business fronts glow under thousands of bulbs creating a festive townwide panorama.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clare City
Bethlehem
St. Cecelia Church
Charles Strange
Clare
CMCE Offers Two Courses Next Semester at Clare
Central Michigan College will offer two courses at Clare next semester. An organizational meeting is set for 7 p.m. January 14 at Clare High School. Political Science 250 and Psychology 201 will be taught by Austin Knapp and Dr. Carl Baumgardner respectively. Both carry three semester hours.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central Michigan College
Clare
J. D. Marcus
Central Michigan ‘College Division of Field Services
Clare High School
Michigan State
Austin Knapp
Knapp
Michigan State College
Carl Baumgardner
Baumgardner
University of Ilinois
Teen Age Dance at Clare City Hall Saturday Night
A teen age dance will be held at Clare city hall on Saturday night December 27 from 8 to 12. Music by a young peoples orchestra. Admission is 25 cents. Sponsored by Community Council.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clare City Hall
Young Peoples
Community Council
Killing Power Is U S Combat Aim Not Just Firepower
The article argues the U S Army infantry division delivers superior killing power through organization speed morale and support systems beyond raw firepower. It asserts U S divisions outperform Soviet units in Korea highlighting faster actions better equipment and medical care while clarifying firepower measures maximum weapon capability not overall fighting efficiency.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Army
U.S
Army
U. S. Army
Koréa
U. S
Mail Truck In Collision Here
A three car accident occurred in front of the post office at 7 30 Saturday evening. Fred L. Barton 28 of Saginaw drove the U S Highway Post Office truck. James A Murphy 30 of R 4 Clare drove east on Fifth Street. A car parked on Fifth Street owned by Jim Grover of Farwell was also involved. Barton backed into the post offices driveway and Murphy says the truck hit his left front fender then Murphy hit the Grover car. Murphy’s damage valued at 150 dollars and Grover’s at 100 dollars. A second collision occurred fifty feet west of Beech Street between Clara Zito Hinkle 32 of R 2 Clare and Thomas J Becker 17 of Clare. Hinkle pulled to the curb to stop and Becker could not stop due to street conditions hitting Hinkle from the rear. Becker’s damage valued at 200 dollars and Hinkle’s at 75 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred L. Barton
Saginaw
Fifth St
James A. Murphy
Clare
Jim Grover
Farwell
Barton
Murphy
Hha
Grover
Clara Zito Hinkle
Thomas J. Becker
Beech St
Clara Hinkle
Becker
Hinkle
Hollie Loker Dies After Stroke in Michigan
Hollie Eugene Loker born December 25 1901 in Hersey Michigan died December 18 at Reed City Hospital after a stroke. He was a longtime farmer near Lake served on the Lake Board of Education for 17 years and leaves wife Freda and four daughters. Funeral held with Rev Leslie Nevits at Clare Methodist Church and burial in Riverside Cemetery Mt Pleasant. He was survived by four daughters and four sons in law and several relatives including Mrs Eva Loker Mrs Avis Avins and many others from Hersey Mason Rives Junction Evart and Midland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hollie Eugene Loker
Hersey
Michigan
Eugene
Carrie Loker
Reed City Hospital
Lake
Lake Board of Education
Freda Scott
G. W. Cory and Son
Leslie Nevits
Clare Methodist Church
Riverside Cemetery
Mt. Pleasant
Freda
Betty Graham
Norma Gruno
Pensacola
Fla
Julie
Carrie
Mason Loker
Clemens
Perry
Loker
Vicksburg
D and D Charge Brings Ten Dollar Fine
Jake Zimmerman of Clare was arrested by City Police on a drunk and disorderly charge December 9. He pled guilty at arraignment December 18 before Judge William B. Dunlop in Municipal Court and was fined 10.06 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jake Zimmerman
Clare
Wm. B. Dunlop
Iwas
Inside Pages Highlights and Local Briefs
A compact catalog of Inside pages notes covering bowling scores city briefs market reports and society items. Includes Farwell News farm features and notices, church notes, and small advertisements from the community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrison
Farwell
Also Mentioned on This Page
Miss Ella Krug
THE
Clare Sentinel
Coleman “High
Osceola
Allen
Sheriffs
Army News Features
Hawkins
Clare Mfg. Co
Clare Mfg
Yale
Clare and Harrison Kiwanis Clubs
Fanwell Ladies
Clare, Harrison and Farwell Boy Scouts
Sir Cecilia Parish
Ford Seibt
K.of.c Council
Santa Claus
J. I. Sruba
Home and School Guild
Lee Sowle Photo
Alu
Rainbow Drive
Eastwood Hills
Mrs. John White
Ben Burdos
Floyd Lake
McEwan Street
Clare’s
Dr. and
Mrs. Ballard
East Sixth
St. Nicholas
West Seventh Street
Tim Freys
Dale Groves
Frey
Santa
CMCE
Hollie Loker
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