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Newspaper
Clare Sentinel
Location
Clare, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Dec 28, 1961
Page
1
In urban suburban fringe zones conservationists warn long term land use must balance farm to nonfarm conversion with preserving space for recreation. Michigan State University expert William H. Heneberry cites four key perspectives guiding the approach.
A Christmas note postmarked December 16 hinted at a mystery at the Clare post office. Harold Schaeffer and Farwell staff untangled the clue when tie ends snagged in a mail bundle, tying him up until assistance freed him.
Coleman School Superintendent Clarence Mason said last week that a school bus near Coleman triggered a train crew scare but no accident occurred. The bus halted 20 feet from the tracks after a rear view issue and driver Alva Nester acted to stop. police investigations found reports of a close escape were overstated.
A reflection on 1961 highlights Clare Michigan headlines from highway openings to political wins. Harold Hughes secured a Michigan Senate seat in December while local bank moves and airport upgrades shaped the year.
The Isabella County Safety Council will meet Tuesday evening January 2 at 8 in the Squad Room of the new Isabella County Jail. Afterward coffee will be served and Sheriff Henry Craven will conduct a jail tour for those unable to attend the open house. Dr Leroy Sterling will present a film on Freeway Driving. A Good Driver will be honored. The public is invited.
Michigan DHIA report shows seven herds averaging over 600 lbs butterfat in 1961. Norman Gross of Weidman and William Block of Mt. Pleasant cited among top managers, with Isa Isabella county posting a 448 lb butterfat per herd average and Mason county leading counties with 454 lbs. High milk producer is Charles Rogers Plymouth with 26 786 lbs in 305 days. high butterfat cow is Ernest Shaw Okemos with 952 lbs in 305 days.
The Michigan Bell Telephone Company spent 87.5 million dollars on expansion in 1961, its fourth largest construction program. Vice president Frederick R. Eckley noted major milestones including the 3,000,000th telephone, 58,000 net additions, five new buildings and 11 expansions, new central offices in West Bloomfield Roseville Utica Keego Harbor and Marysville, and the rollout of Direct Distance Dialing to 145,000 customers in 38 communities. The Farm Interphone system was introduced for farm customers and the Charlotte exchange was dialed, boosting dialind customers to about 99 percent.
The Clare County Road Commission has received the deed to a Michigan State Highway Department roadside park. The one acre site sits about seven miles north of here near old US 27 and Hatton Road. Acquired for $1 under a policy by State Highway Commissioner John C. Mackie, several roadside parks will be sold to counties for $1 each over the next two years. The Clare County park is the fifth such purchase.
Recently completed four-lane highway construction in Alabama reduces travel time from Michigan to Florida by several hours. Report by Jerry Bi Fisher of the Auto Club touring service notes the efficiency and convenience gained for Midwest to Southeast trips.
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