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Newspaper
Clare Sentinel
Location
Clare, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Feb 25, 1960
Page
1
Mayors and village presidents across hundreds of Michigan communities plan exchanges for Government Day on Monday May 16 as part of Michigan Week. Clare will swap mayors for the day with Pentwater a Lake Michigan resort town of about 1097 residents.
The Easlick family of Farwell won 200000 in damages in a Wayne County Circuit Court suit against The Michigan Consolidated Gas Company. The four injured members and the death of an infant granddaughter were part of the claim stemming from the August 1956 explosion that destroyed their home.
Clare police subdued 300 pound Coleman man John J. Kascheck 42 after a disorderly arrest at Mannies Bar and home questioning. He allegedly struck Trooper McArthur and resisted with a radiator head impact before officers restrained him with a blackjack and handcuffs.
Mayor Ralph Crego and Mayor David Calhoun urge wide participation in the annual event to connect communities across the state. Each town should name a student mayor to greet the visiting chief executive and showcase government services in open house events across all government buildings.
Michigan State Highway Commissioner John C. Mackie announced plans for self help signs to guide expressway travelers to local restaurants filling stations motels and other facilities near Clare. The scheme, developed with the Michigan Tourist and Resort Association, would supplement Gas Food Lodging signs with signs placed off highway property and funded by private enterprise.
The Congregational Church Board of Trustees met for the first time since the annual meeting and completed organizational steps. President is Dr. J. R. Gershon, Secretary Mrs. Charles Day, Treasurer George Beck. Other members include Joe Johnston, Jerry Forsberg, Dr. R B Kring, and Carleton Garthe.
4 H leaders see rising demand for agricultural workers as a path to help farm youth. Isabella County 4 H Council hosts a Career Program at Mt Pleasant High School on March 19 from 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Edward Poole notes 26 million of 65 million U.S. workers are in agriculture or related fields, underscoring growth and need for trained personnel.
Clare High school hosted a Senior Government Day with students from Clare Farwell and Harrison listening to Lansing Harrison Clare and Mt. Pleasant lecturers on Elections Law Enforcement State Finance and Conservation. James Norcutt welcomed the assembly and Mrs Ivah L Bartow chaired the event. Dr Laurence J Taylor of Hillsdale College introduced the resource speakers and D Hale Brake president of the Institute of Local Government gave the closing summary.
A Civitan club aimed at civic service will be organized in Clare with 32 prospective members. Pro tem officers include President Carl Stephenson and Vice President Homer O'Dell, with Alex Strange secretary and Cal Foss treasurer. The fifth and final organizing meeting is at Clare city hall 7 30 next Monday.
Directors of the new clinic told a Mt Pleasant meeting that staff would be completed within days after March 1 and that the clinic would begin functioning in the spring. Archie J. McKinnon will become director on March 1. Dr Herbert E Marshall announced May 4 as the annual meeting date and named a nominating committee and standing committees with members from Mt Pleasant Alma Gladwin Harrison and other towns.
Veterans Affairs officials outlined 86-211, the new pension law taking effect July 1, at a Detroit conference. Over 400 post and auxiliary officers from Michigan learned details about choosing between the old system and the new plan, noting once chosen, no return.
The Gladwin Rotary club presents its annual Minstrel Show on Friday and Saturday evening February 26 and 27 at 8 15 in the Gladwin school gym. Thirty two entertainers perform with special vocal music a four piece band and a singing chorus while Endmen jokes and humor entertain a family audience. The club’s annual entertainment is well known and typically attracts large appreciative crowds.
The second Annual Clare County Dairy Day will be held next Tuesday at the Oddfellow Hall in Clare. Extension specialists from Michigan State University will speak along with local dairy farmers in a discussion panel. A 1 PM movie titled Call To Cow precedes the program, with an expected attendance of 350 or more.
Mrs. Alger Brown wins 10 000 in a national prize contest announced by Quaker Oats. The Browns of Clare and La Grange are parents of Michael and Patricia. Harrison representative Russell Strange pushes for Michigan state song bills and contests two tunes. Michigan State University specialists Don Murray and Hi Brown speak on dairy topics. A five member panel shares dairy management experience, with talks by Joe Johnston and Dr. Neil Stirling. Kraft Foods funds door prizes and lunch. cooperation from Clare Extension and MSU Extension. invitation open to all area residents.
Harold B. Hughes of Clare was appointed Clare County Chairman for the 1960 Michigan Week Celebration. The event runs May 15 through 21 with T. Austin Saunders as State Chairman. Hughes is an attorney and longtime Clare educator and official. he serves as president of the Clare Board of Education.
Household marks its 14th anniversary in Clare with a three day sale and demonstrations. Carloads of new appliances and home furnishings have arrived as the interior is rearranged and new items added for the event. Factory representatives will demonstrate home and kitchen lines, furniture, and appliances. Prizes and gifts are advertised in this issue.
An accidental fire damaged the heating boiler at Clare Elementary causing a one day closure after heating failure. About 1100 students were sent home as Ralph Ackerman noted a gas valve failure and burner wiring damage required replacement. Estimated damages likely under 500 dollars.
Clare high school FFA hosted the February 17 district contests for Mt. Pleasant Midland Bay City Handy Pinconning and Clare students. Teams competed in Farm Forum Public Speaking Demonstrations and Parliamentary Procedure. The Clare team led by David Comstock earned Silver with members Kleinhart Cotton Crawford Miller Carncross and Strause.
The Federal Land Bank Association of Clare hosted an area meeting on February 17 at their new U S 27 south of Clare. Hans T. Hagen of the Federal Land Bank of St Paul Minnesota spoke on the new loan regulations and the association responsibilities under the Farm Credit Act just passed by Congress.
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