Call Parents To Talks At Farwell School
The Harwell school system invites teachers and parents to an in service program at Farwell on February 27, 1968. The aims include building mutual understanding, involving parents in curriculum development, and clarifying roles between teachers and parents. Students dismiss at 1:00 p.m. with a 1:30 p.m. coffee hour in the cafeteria. Contact Fred Knoche or Harold Elenbaas with questions.
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Harwell
Farwell
Fred Knoche
Harold Elenbaas
Michigan license plate deadline nears for 1968 plates
Only days left for Michigan vehicle owners to buy 1968 state license plates. The February 29 deadline applies at all Secretary of State branch offices. Drivers without plates are urged to act quickly and bring registration and insurance forms with the pre printed applications.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michigan
Secretary of State
Downtown Clare stores plan city hall march
Clare business men marshal a march on city hall led by the Chamber of Commerce to discuss downtown store problems with Mayor Willard Koch and seek remedies to revive the shopping district. Ben Burdo invited all to join the Wednesday morning session at 9 30 to address empty buildings and slipping downtown interest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clare
Willard Koch
Chamber of Commerce
City Hall
Ben Burdo
JayCees In Action Survey Promotes Community Reform
Clare JayCees go door to door this weekend for a 3 point service project. They seek resident opinions on improvements and local recreation programs and circulate petitions as part of a state wide effort to change legislation.
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Clare JayCees
JayCees
Bowlers Open 1968 Championship Tourney Takes Early Leads
Hartshorn and Baumgarth surged to 1302 in doubles at the Clare Championships, the only 1967 winning score so far. Twin Elms leads team event with 3052 as action opens at Gateway Lanes, with Harrison Gas & Oil and others close behind.
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Earl Baumgarth
Harvey Hartshorn
Sentinel
Gateway Lanes
Bob Hartgrove
Clare Men’s Bowling Assa
Harrison Gas & Oil
J&r Builders
Hartshorn Baumgarth
G. Haskell
Gary Haskell
Leon Dysinger
N. Mahon
H. Eaton
T. MacRae
O. Austin
Austin
D. Peterson
L. Athey
G. Schultz
Athey
Keith Schultz
Mystery Music and Drama On Area School Stages
Clare High School prepares My Fair Lady under Forrest Meek with staff Janet Johnston and Lloyd Conley assisting. Shows run April 4 5 6 in Clare Elementary Auditorium. The Mousetrap at Farwell High February 29 directed by Linda Casteel and Richard Duerson features a murder mystery at Monkswell Manor.
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Lloyd Conley
Richard Snyder
Donald Spencer
Clare Elementary
Farwell High School
Linda Casteel
Richard Duerson
Linda Lewis
Mollie Ralston
Rich Harris
Giles Ralston
Mike Wainman
Christopher Wren
Gail Sebring
Mrs. Boyle
Bill Smith
Major Metcalf
Val Bent
Christmas Seal Campaign Receives $2715 in Clare County
The Michigan Tuberculosis and Respiratory Disease Association reports Seal Fund Christmas Seal contributions in Clare County total $2,715, reflecting community support for tuberculosis and respiratory disease efforts.
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Clare County
Michigan Tuberculosis and Respiratory Disease Association
Sign Now For Feed Grain 68 Payments
The USDA says advance payments for the feed grain program will continue in 1968. Advances up to 90 percent of acreage diversion payments will be issued. Farmers wishing advances should apply when signing up for the diversion program at their county ASCS office. signup continues through March 15.
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United States Dept. of Agriculture
ASCS
MM College Adds Classrooms in New Clare County Courthouse
Trustees of Mid Michigan Community College signed a contract to lease part of the new Clare County Courthouse. The unfinished lower floor will become offices and six classrooms plus a business machines lab. Courses planned for fall 1968 depend on student interest, with lab use via Harrison High School facilities and extended hours. Interested persons should contact the Gladwin college office.
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Mid Michigan Community College
Clare County
Jerry Lipovsky
Harrison
Harrison High School
Gladwin
Growing Snowmobiling Pushes Michigan Winter Tour Rise
Michigan's winter scene gains momentum as snowmobiling expands, creating a high pitched whine like a chain saw that signals a growing touring season and renewed regional interest in winter sports.
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Michigan
World Day of Prayer Observances Planned March 1
World Day of Prayer gathers across continents on March 1 1968 with services written by Ruthie Selvaratnam of Ceylon including the Clare and Farwell Methodist Church events sponsored by Church Women United. The article notes the theme Bear One Another's Burdens and international participation.
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Pacific Ocean
Asian Church Women’s Conference
Ruthie Selvaratnam
Ceylon
United States
Church of South India
Clare County
Clare Methodist Church
Church Women United
Farwell
Farwell Methodist Church
Big Call Up February Inductees for Clare County
Clare County announces February inductees Timothy R. Smith Clare James E Ward Farwell William R Jesse Thomas E Ulicki Robert E Jones Harrison. Selective Board says sixteen to be inducted in March and seven to receive physicals.
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Clare County
Timothy R. Smith
Clare
James E. Ward
Farwell
William R. Jesse
Thomas E. Ulicki
Robert E. Jones
Harrison
Bernie Wilson
Clare County Selective Board
Evart tops CHS as Reed City clinches league title
Evart defeated Clare High School 75 to 54 on Osceoleans’ floor while Reed City beat Coleman 76 to 71 to clinch the US-10 League. CHS star Grant Gillaspy was held to five field goals and 12 points, with Mark Humphrey adding 14. Ewart’s balanced run gave them a decisive second period edge. standings show Reed City 8-1, Evart 6-3, Coleman 5-4, Clare 4-5, Sanford 4-5, Farwell 0-9.
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Clare’s
Pioneers
Evart
Osceoleans
Reed City
Coleman
Wildcats
Grant Gillaspy
Mark Humphrey
CHL
Tom Whitfield
Roger Kushmanl
Ewart
Clare
Eyatrt
Sanford
Farwell
Snow Races Attract 1000 At Lake George
Snow mobile enthusiasts exceed 1000 spectators along Lake George shore for a weekend race event sponsored by the Lake George Booster's Club. Temperatures near zero and strong winds did not dampen spirits as speeds surpass 60 mph on straightaways with few spills. A barbecue and multiple races including a 1 mile 4 heat Time Race cross country and women's powder puff drew families and fans.
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Lake George Lake
Lake George
Nine Schools Send Bands to Clare for Junior Festival
About 700 young musicians from Whittemore Roscommon West Branch Pinconning Atlanta Osceola Standish Houghton Lake and Clare join Clare High School for the Junior Band Festival at Clare High School. The event runs 9:00 a.m. to 3:45 p.m. with three numbers per band and sight-reading for judges. Admission is free. A Senior Bands festival will be in Tawas on March 2 with Clare ensembles. Additional local concerts are set for February 29 and March 21.
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Clare High School
District 9
The
Michigan School Band and Orchestra Association
Whittemore
Roscommon
West Branch
Pinconning
Atlanta
Osco=da
Tawas City
Standish
Houghton Lake
Clare
Tawas
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Farwell School
JayCees In Action Survey
Harold Love
Barbara Smith
Coleman High School
Seal Fund
Household Appliances
Glen Chappel
Josephine Gillespie
Mt. Pleasant
Joseph Wooley
MM College
Automobile Club of Michigan
Jerry E. Fisher
Auto Club
Fisher
Great Lakes
Wiscon
Sin
Minnesota
New York
CHS
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