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Newspaper
Clare Sentinel
Location
Clare, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Feb 09, 1961
Page
1
The Inspired Pioneers edged Shepherd 46-45 in a high tension clash as Clare’s Bluejays suffered their worst output of the season. Earlier, the Pioneers beat Coleman 69-49 in a non conference tilt, snapping a losing spell.
New leaders emerged in the 1961 Clare Bowling Association championships after the second weekend at Clare alleys. Farwell Insurance topped the Teams division, while Don Melnek clung to the Singles lead with 688. New names appeared in Doubles and All Events as scores rose and gaps narrowed.
Television station WWTV resumed CBS and ABC network programs from Channel 13 after installing a new RCA transmitter and equipment. The station serves a 36 county area and will restore live news and weather as new studio cameras arrive while abbreviated newscasts continue.
Clare School District failed to pass a 475000 bond issue and local tax levy for school expansion. The 683 against to 495 in favor vote ends the package plan to build a new elementary unit, add cafeteria and classrooms, and modify the older elementary building. A School Board meeting Monday may address the next steps for progress.
Retirement ceremonies for Er win White of Route 3 Clare a ganger for Leonard Crude Oil Company were held January 31 at the Mt Pleasant office. Company officials including Charles A Schrader John C Hornung Wallace C Parker Gerald F Watson and Delmar Allen attended. White received a personal letter of recommendation from Reid Brazell and an engraved watch for eighteen years of service.
Clare FFA members and Clare High agriculture classes visited Farm Week exhibits at East Lansing. They studied The Farm of The Future and MSU experimental cattle barns and modern feeding methods. Guests from New York State joined local youth for a day of special interest on campus.
A promotion ceremony Tuesday night at the Clare Army Reserve Armory marked Bill Case’s rise to Chief Warrant Officer. Major Sylvester L Gielda presided as John Day of Saginaw pinned on the new rank insignia for the World War II veteran.
A Clare family in Michigan feeds a tame robin that stays through winter. The bird perches on window sills and in trees, appearing to enjoy the Wentworths’ hospitality as others migrate south.
Dr Beatrice Paolucci of Michigan State University outlines five critical managerial choices for aging individuals. Topics include retirement adjustment, activity planning, living arrangement shifts, housing suitability, and sustaining income through Social Security and retirement funds.
A July 25 1900 Clare Sentinel reconstruction recalls summer picnics and state party conventions in Detroit, with Clare residents W Woolsey A R Canfield R M Mussell and A J Lacey noted. Mention of S C Kirkbride for congressional committee and talk of A J Doherty as a possible state senate nominee. Advertisements highlight 6c to 3c fabrics and cement sidewalk funding debates. 1916 Successful Farming prices spark interest in autos tractors and classic players.
Nikki Bristol of Harrison High School competes as Clare County’s representative in Grayling for the 36th annual Miss Michigan Winter Sports Queen title. She will join 29 other contestants, with events including registration, rehearsals, a luncheon, coronation, Queens Ball, and ski racing concluding the carnival.
Hugh Hogan president of the Mt. Pleasant Chamber of Commerce tells Clare businessmen at Hotel Doherty to invest in their chamber like they expect benefits. He cites Kennedy on patriotism and notes competition for industry among states and regions as he reviews festival profits and chamber finances.
Public schools in Clare and Isabella counties will close Monday February 20 for a two county Teachers Institute meeting in Mt Pleasant. Lenard Schwanz Clare County Superintendent presides afternoon program James Knapp Isabella Schools chairs morning assembly. Speakers include Bithia Jane Whitney on The School Democracy's Greatest Laboratory and Catherine E. Cleveland on Meet Your Middle Eastern Neighbors. Robert Larson Harrison Community School leads the business session.
Michigan State Highway Commissioner John C. Mackie will be guest of honor and after dinner speaker at a public dinner in the Wedgewood Room of the Doherty Hotel in Clare. Larry Jackson manages arrangements and says tickets for the February 17 banquet and Mackie speech go on sale this weekend and next week. The talk will cover highway progress and upcoming freeway impacts with non political framing.
The World Day of Prayer marks its Diamond Jubilee with a February 17 service at 8 00 p m in the Congregational Church hosted by Clare Council of United Women. Sue Weddell prepared this year's program highlighting the global interdenominational prayer cycle spanning 145 countries and featuring gifts supporting missions and education worldwide.
Clare County Road Commission serves nine employees with notices of permanent termination to cut payroll costs as revenue from state reimbursements and equipment rentals declines. Budget study and weather impact shaped decision. eight drivers and one front end loader operator affected. proposed one hour per day week cut rejected.
Grove Brothers 5 and 10 Store will expand at the old Oddfellows building site on McEwan Street and the Anna Harger property on West Third. An addition to the store building is planned with parking for about 30 cars, local owner Arlene Grove said.
Thirty five Clare Troop 125 Boy Scouts and dads spent the weekend at Camp Rotary camping in winter conditions. Beb Ber- Bey won with an inch bluegill. Saturday night featured a fish fry led by Scout master Robert Bergey while a window display on Boy Scout Week is planned for early spring.
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