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Newspaper
Clare Sentinel
Location
Clare, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Feb 10, 1966
Page
1
A first semester honor roll from Clare High and Junior High lists students averaging 3.0 or better. The record shows seniors, juniors, sophomores and freshmen by name with no point totals disclosed, per school marking system.
On Monday February 1966 Francis Jackson retired Clare postmaster received his Medicare card in the Clare Sentinel office from Mt. Pleasant Social Security manager Armand W. Ross. Ross said Jackson is among the first in Clare County to receive Medicare cards and others will receive theirs by mail soon.
Clare Highs Pioneers defeat Coleman Comets 74 to 56 after a 111 51 loss to Big Rapids. Tim Sheredy 22 points Kushman 20 Patterson 11 Myers 10 led scoring as Clare travels to Reed City and Ewatt then Harrison.
Mr. Jackson, Clare postmaster for 25 years, elects Plan B Medicare coverage for medical expenses. Those turning 65 in 1966 must enroll by March 30, or have a seven month window afterward. Information available at Mt. Pleasant Social Security Office.
Clare farmers will hear Michigan State University specialists on soil, corn culture, and post planting practices at Corn Growers Day in the Clare Elementary School auditorium. Jim Porter and Leyton Nelson will discuss soil health and harvesting methods, with emphasis on high moisture ear corn and upright storage. The session runs 12:30 to 3:45 PM, coordinated by the Clare County Agri business Council.
The bank will close all day Saturday February 12 in observance of a holiday. Citizens Bank and Trust Company will not operate on that day.
The 6 Cap Clare County Community Action Program group met at the Harrison courthouse on Friday at 2 p.m. Reports covered Soil and Woodland capabilities, assistant case loads, and the housing situation. A membership committee was formed and donations for an office in Clare were sought.
William A. Henderson 76 longtime Clare county clerk died in his sleep Tuesday night or early Wednesday. He served continuously since 1928, leaving the court house in Harrison with officials planning interim procedures to keep the clerk’s office operating. Funeral services are set for Saturday at 2:00 PM at Harrison Congregational Church with burial in Cherry Grove cemetery. He is survived by his son Allen and brother Earl Henderson.
No school was held in Clare Gladwin and Coleman due to warm foggy conditions and wet icy roads. Warnings of dangerous driving persisted late Tuesday through Wednesday as the area canceled meetings and events. Mr. Henderson was born January 23, 1890 in Co.
A 126 page survey by Michigan State University backs a new concept in driver licensing. It calls for a single state licensing agency, trained driver analysts, stricter qualifications, a computerized records system, and ongoing research to reduce unsafe driving while adding staff but freeing local officers from licensing duties. Governor Romney's 1966 message urged financing via license fee increases.
One hundred fifty Rotarians and guests attended a Saturday night dinner at the Doherty Hotel. Bud Anderson as toast master introduced Emil Pfister of Central Michigan University who spoke on Rotary in Japan. District Governor Iarl Baguley, club presidents and their wives, plus Mayor Tim Cotter attended. Dancing followed the program with live music.
Farwell village council approved annual pay raises on Monday. The village clerk's pay increases to 350 dollars per year and the treasurer's pay rises to 400 dollars.
A two car head on collision at the M 115 and US 10 junction near Farwell sent Vernon E. Pratt and three Ludington residents to Clare General Hospital with serious injuries. The crash occurred at 10 35 Monday morning as Pratt attempted a left turn into his driveway and was cited for failure to yield. Sheriff James Darling assisted at the scene and traffic was rerouted while ambulances and wreckers arrived.
Roy Dunbar was named to fill the Clare City Commission term of the late George Wisler after his December death. He previously ran for the seat in 1965, finishing fourth in a field of eight. The commission also confirmed Roger DePue as police chief, heard police pay scale requests, and approved renaming Clare Public Library Garfield Memorial Library in honor of Samuel A. Garfield.
Clare High School hosted George Gillet of the Atlantic Council on February 7. He spoke to all four high school classes in the elementary auditorium and later met with the Contemporary Civilization class. He described the council, its postwar history, and aims to foster understanding between nations.
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