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Newspaper
Clare Sentinel
Location
Clare, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Feb 02, 1956
Page
15
A Michigan Farmer report from June 14 1902 recounts long objections to centralized schooling fading after implementation. Kingsville's move consolidated nine districts into one high school with notable savings, higher salaries for teachers, and improved attendance, literacy, and instruction across the township.
CHS Booster members and adults met on January 30 to review reports and outline upcoming band projects. The Clare band will participate in Oscoda's contest with new uniforms ready, a transport vehicle arranged, and 15 new uniforms proposed including six majors, a majorette, and a band director's uniform. The Clare school board set aside 500 dollars for a uniform fund, and the treasury reported 70.28 dollars on hand. The group voted to buy brass mutes and organize ushers for concerts, with committees named for the March 12 Banquet honoring senior band members and parents.
The Marine Corps now accepts 2 3 and 4 year enlistments expanding prior 4 year option. Applicants aged 17 to 25 must pass physical and mental exams. Qualified men join the Marine Corps Reserve and are sent to 16 weeks of recruit training in San Diego before assignment to schools or stations.
Notice from Citizens State Bank to collect property taxes for Grant Township on Saturday February 18 and Saturday February 25 from 12 to 3. Payment accepted at the banker's home at any time, north of Clare, near the east tile corner.
Relatives mourn the death of Mrs. John C. Haring who died at home near Clare Michigan after a heart attack. She was born Juanita Ginn November 22 1903 in Marion Indiana and had lived in Kansas South Dakota Missouri and Michigan. She is survived by her husband two daughters a son four grandchildren and other relatives. Funeral services were held at Clare Methodist Church with Rev. Lt. Nevils officiating and burial at Cherry Grove Cemetery.
Fragmented want ad mentions tires lamps paint wall papers hanging incident and a person named Mrs. Frank Walter at 106 Maple St with a phone contact. Other readable items include a weekly guarantee and PAPHH references.
WJR's traveling studio in Clare covered a weekend program as county participants competed in fishing and hunting events. Prizes included a Burnomatic stove for a 30% inch pike and various gear for top catches across Lake Eight Point, Harrison, and Farwell events. A two pound 13 ounce rabbit prize tie and multiple winners were noted despite poor weather.
Next Sunday at 7 30 p m the First Methodist Church in Clare will show the film Martin Luther. Rev Nevins says the drama portrays Luther’s life and the Reformation with historical and religious significance and invites all denominations to attend. A song fest opens the service and there is no admission charge, only a free will offering to cover rental.
James Q. McNamee announced five regional vice chairmen for the 1956 Red Cross Campaign in Michigan. Arnold L. Barton Bad Axe Mrs Louis Jensen Gaylord Stanley FF Dole Oliver R L Thompson Iron Mountain and Mrs Elmer Cross St Joseph will assist in organizational work and explaining the need for Red Cross funds to business and civic groups.
Nettie Holbrook, Regent of Michilimacinac, urges governors and mayors to proclaim February as American History Month to foster patriotism through education. She warns that neglect of civic duties and rising government overreach threaten democracy, calling for informed citizens to elect leaders who serve the people and defend the nation.
Mrs. Hannah Osborne born May 12 1882 Linwood Michigan died January 21 1956 at 73. She lived in Michigan until 1945 then moved to Colorado to be with her wounded son in Denver. He died December 8 1948. She returned to Michigan 1953 settled in Clare and died there. She leaves two sisters Clara Webb Seattle and Hattie Perkins Clare one brother Phil Hedden Saginaw two nephews Wayne Perkins Celeste and Harold Nichols Bay City. Funeral held at Doherty Funeral Home Clare January 24 with Rev L J Nevins officiating. Burial White Chapel Cemetery Birmingham Michigan.
The Michigan Department of Health warns home booby traps and carelessness caused over 800 deaths in 1954 and likely a similar total in 1955. Dr. Albert I. Heustis says the issue will be highlighted at the Commissioners Conference in Lansing February 8 to 10. He cites falls among the elderly and hazards from suffocation, poison, and firearms as top causes with five and under and 65 plus as high risk groups.
The Claré-Isabella district MHA board met at Clare High School after hours to plan the MBA and County Institute to be held in Mt. Pleasant on February 24. District president Ray Rosévant announced the meeting. Isabella County School Commissioner Mr Snapp and Clare County School Commissioner Mr Schwanz joined. Attendees included Mrs Myrtie Bowerman and Clare teachers William Harper Allan Tulk Kathryn Holt and Helen Garthe. The institute will run all day and there will be no school for students on Friday February 24.
The Michigan Turnpike Authority asked the Legislature to place a 300 600 bond before voters in November to fund over 500 miles of toll expressways from the Ohio line to Mackinac and Detroit to Chicago. The system would cost about 600 million and be self liquidating through tolls, using a mix of state guaranteed and revenue bonds.
Joseph Jerred known as Frenchy of Clare died at home January 30 after a five month illness. Born April 10 1903 in Clare County he worked at the railroad cemetery city and wrecking buildings. Survived by wife Rose Lamb four sisters two brothers and other relatives. funeral Feb Fr Thurston Funeral Home Rev L J Nevins to chair with interment at Cherry Grove Cemetery. Oddfellows to conduct cemetery services.
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