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Newspaper
Clare Sentinel
Location
Clare, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Feb 06, 1953
Page
1
State Police monthly report shows December 1952 with 175 deaths and 5122 injuries, totaling 5297 casualties, making 1952 the worst year for traffic toll with 50331 casualties. Despite higher year totals, December 1952 saw a 13 percent drop in accidents from the prior year due to weather. National totals show rural deaths rising and travel estimated at 22 billion miles in early 1952.
Mrs. Frank Hochstetler resigns as City Library librarian effective July 4 1953. The announcement was made at a Library Board meeting hosted by president Mrs. Harold Fleming. The board seeks a high school graduate with workshop training and state board approval to fill the vacancy.
Edwin Fields of Mount Pleasant pleaded guilty to reckless driving after a rear end collision with Gertrude Querback in Harrison. Fields was fined 29 dollars and Nina Fields received treatment for a left arm laceration at Clare General Hospital.
The evening service on Sunday February 8 at 7 30 pm at Clare Methodist Church invites the public. Rev L J Nevins will guide the congregation through Yellowstone National Park and the Teton Mountains with color screen pictures from last summer followed by the new sound color film Alaska A World To Be Won described as instructive and interesting.
Mrs Frank Bicknell of Detroit died there at five. She is survived by her husband Dr Frank Bicknell four daughters a brother and a sister Requiem High Mass will be sung in a Detroit Cathedral at 9 30 Friday morning with arrangements by Verheyden Funeral Home 16300 Mack Avenue at Third Drive Detroit Burial services will be held in Clare at 3 o clock in the afternoon.
The Clare High School Pioneers fell 40-39 to the Ithaca Yellowjackets after leading early and losing a late scoring edge. Ted Hoersch led Clare with 15 points, while Pete Brown and Irwin Ruby added 10 each. The reserves dropped a 45-44 decision in a close finish. The Pioneers duel Coleman next and then meet Evart at home.
At a Glenn F. Sanford Chapter DeMolay meeting at the local Masonic Temple two new initiates, Thomas Becker and Leon Stanley, joined. Wm. Seiter led the degree with Dick Graham giving the flower talk. Earl Beatty became the new Dad, along with Clarence Cotton, to guide the chapter this year.
On January 23 Superintendent Thomas C. Campbell attended a Michigan Association of School Administrators meeting in Grand Rapids to discuss school finance. A few days later on January 31 he met with school administrators and state officials at Kellogg Center, Michigan State College, to further examine financing challenges.
Clare high School seniors organize Senior Week at Witbeck's IGA from February 9 to 14 to raise funds for their trip. One percent of Witbeck's net profits will support the senior treasury and fundraiser events include free coke for $5+ purchases and a bake sale on February 14. Last year the effort earned $155 for the trip.
Coleman Community Schools face overcrowding with rising enrollment. The Board of Education held a public meeting on February 4 to discuss options including adding two rooms to the elementary building, building a bus garage, or alternatives such as half day sessions or transporting grades to rural schools. A bond issue was expected to be voted on within two months.
Wim S McNary executive vice president of Michigan Hospital Service announced April 1 rate hikes for Blue Cross hospital coverage. For 0 percent of members in the comprehensive group contract, monthly increases range from 20 cents for singles to 80 cents for full family coverage. McNary cited higher hospital costs with a 12 percent rise in average charge per Blue Cross case and more members entering hospitals, while inflation is only one factor.
The Clare Farwell Methodist Men will meet next Thursday evening February 12 in the Clare Methodist Church basement for dinner at 6 30 p m and program at 6 p m Preceding the dinner at 6 00 p m another Bible study period will be led by Harry Dice chairman Spiritual Education Committee The February program features a Lincoln Life story by Rev Jueslie J Nevins and a rare film By Jupiter loaned from Leonard Refineries Alma The film originally for Marshall Field and Company Chicago offers a unique educational and entertaining addition to the meeting
Clare man Ed White will play an active part in the Michigan State Florists Association convention to be held February 22 to 24 at the Hotel Statler in Detroit. He will represent the Florists Telegraph Delivery Units 4A and 4B in the Time Labor and Money Savers demonstration on February 23 morning.
John B. Davy died quietly at his home in Clare after months of illness. He served in the U S Army during the war and was a city commissioner at his death. He is survived by wife Irene, son Tommy, daughter Patty, his parents L B Davy, six sisters and numerous relatives. The funeral was held at Congregational Church with Rev. Oscar Witt Olson officiating.
Members of the Glara Study Club pressed for a traffic light at the State and McEwan Streets intersection. H S Frier of the Michigan State Highway Department met Clare citizens at the high school to discuss the civic project and a formal request through the city commission was noted.
Clare Pioneers overwhelmed Reed City Coyotes 37 to 31 aided by sharp ball handling. Guards Ted Hoersenh and Pete Brown sparked the offense as Clare pressed for dominance. The win positions Clare for the Class B District Tournament at Cadillac against Manistee Big Rapids and Cadillac. Gooch Seitz expressed optimism about adding a trophy to the case. District tournament runs March 4 5 6 with regional and state dates noted.
The sixty sixth World Day of Prayer will be held Friday February 20 1958 with the theme Walk as Children of Light. In Clare three churches Methodist Church of God and Congregational host a service at 8 p.m. at Congregational church. Harold Collings provides vocal and organ music.
Clare Boy Scouts and Cub Scouts will attend the 11:00 a m service at Congregational Church Sunday as National Boy Scout Week runs February 7 to 18. Rev Oscar Wilson Dana pastor selects a topic of interest to the Scouts. Parents and friends invited. Displays of Scout lore and handiwork will be shown in Northland Hardware and Grove Bros store windows. A pot luck supper for scouts and cubs was held at the Methodist Church basement with awards and a program. Scoutmasters are Jack Rodabaugh Troop 125 and Thomas Dwyer Troop 120 Pacemaster Hebert Breen.
In Michigan two Clare fishermen lead the Big Fish Contest with a 40 inch northern pike caught at Houghton Lake. Winston Raymond of Him Grove and Cliff Payne of Beaverton reported a 19 pound 5 ounce catch after gear trouble and a gaff pull. Marion Hildebrandt showed the fish to workers before entering the prize record.
The Clare Chamber of Commerce sponsors a Clare Snow Queen contest at City Hall at 3:00 P M on Saturday February 7. Contestants aged 16 to 25 wear sweaters and skirts. The queen and a chaperon will tour Grayling Winter Sports Park for the weekend of February 14 with meals and lodging provided. The queen receives 25 dollars plus a snow suit. second and third receive 10 and 5 dollars. The Grayling trip is free for the queen and escort. For questions call 10 W.
Frank LaGoe resigns as cashier of Gladwin County Bank Beaverton to join The Citizens State Bank of Clare as vice president He will remain a Beaverton bank director and start in Clare next Monday H Stuart Woodward becomes Beaverton cashier to succeed him LaGoe will live in Beaverton while helping Woodward and seeking housing in Clare He has been active in Beaverton civic life and led school bond efforts and community groups
Clare High School agribusiness students and instructor Floyd Norcutt joined 36 students for Farm Week at Michigan State College in East Lansing on January 29. They toured the agriculture engineering building horse and dairy barns and numerous exhibits including pen type pole barns AB A barns and swine facilities. Field man Mr Carpenter led a lab tour while Mr Woodworth drove the group back to Clare arriving about 7 30.
State officials announced the Fourth Quarter 1952 motor vehicle highway fund receipts totaled 23.884 million dollars. Clare County will receive 41,338.73 with nearby counties and cities receiving varied allocations such as Gladwin 86,318.87 and Midland 18,693.09.
Clare County Republicans will convene at the Court House in Harrison on February 9, 1953 at 10:00 am to elect four delegates to the Michigan State Convention in Detroit on February 21, 1953 and handle other business. Delegates are those elected at the August 5, 1952 primary. precinct and ward apportionments are listed. convention called by Harold B. Hughes, Chairman, and Ruth Jones, Secretary.
Clare High School dramatics class announces the mystery drama Night of January 16th with two performances February 25 and 26. A partially double cast will present male roles both nights while all women’s roles are played by a separate cast the second night to maximize participation. Proceeds will be shared by the Junior and Senior classes.
The Clare Rotary Club met at Hotel Doherty for a noon luncheon. Chairman Carl Stephenson led the program and introduced Norman Shelb, special service administrator at the Veterans Hospital in Saginaw, who spoke about the hospital’s special services.
An acrobat dancer singers and a puppeteer shared prize money at the Masonic Amateur Show in the Clare high school auditorium. Performers from Clare Kalkaska Mt Pleasant and Hyatt earned top prizes with judges evaluating talent presentation and originality. Proceeds benefit the Martha of Dimes and local Masonic charity funds.
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