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Newspaper
Clare Sentinel
Location
Clare, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Jan 13, 1955
Page
7
Michigan health leaders warn of rising whooping cough cases with 5 620 cases in 1954 and 13 deaths in the year. Immunization starts at three months with vaccines free through the state health department. booster at age three.
Caracul, used in fur garments, is a tightly curled glossy black coat from newborn Karakul lambs. The Karakul is a broad-tailed sheep especially adapted to arid regions.
End of year forecast from the Michigan State Police shows 1954 deaths expected at 1 750 a 7 7 percent drop from 1953 injuries projected at 55 000 down 2 834 or 4 9 percent with total accidents about 184 100. Vehicle registrations rose 3 7 percent to 2 912 210 and total mileage is above 26 billion as patrol hours and arrests increased under a policy by Commissioner Joseph A Childs.
Two of the state prison work camps could be relocated next year if funds are provided. The Wilderness and Porcupine Mountains camps have grown beyond their sites and must shift to clear space for public camp grounds. Each camp would move a few miles but stay on state lands and away from public areas.
Two Michigan State College deans plan a January visit to Okinawa to review the Ryukyus University progress under MSCs adopted university program. Dean Muelder and Dean Cowden will inspect the project, meet Army officials, and discuss renewal of the contract set to expire in 1955.
The fourth annual band bender at Central Michigan College will be 8 15 p m January 18 and 19 in the Central Michigan auditorium. featuring the concert band concert choir and men's glee club with Professor Richard Wysong narrating Christopher Columbus and Griegs Piano Concerto by Ray Koos. Proceeds support music students and about 150 prizes will be awarded. Admission is 50 cents for all.
Isabella County 4-H leaders Mrs. Ronald Smith and Harold Anderson attended the Saginaw District 4-H Council meeting to support smooth program operation. Michigan conservation talk by Charles Shick urged rural life benefits and enjoyment for all. Leader Training set for January 18 in Saginaw to train judges for County Achievement Days. Bake Sales slated January 15 and 22 at Oren's Department Store Mt. Pleasant to fund the County 4-H Camp at Coldwater Lake. A $25 donation from Crackerjack 4-H Club near Blanchard supports camp. Enrollments show Wolverine Club led by A H Albar with winter entries in Handicraft and Clothing.
Michigan geologists study using underground salt beds for bomb proof stores and petroleum gas storage. A Detroit salt mine 1200 feet deep spans 250 million cubic feet, with others near Inkster and Lowell storing about 100000 gallons each.
Charles Lockwood, 18, of Houghton Lake caught a 30 inch nine pound walleye on Houghton Lake late last week using a minnow as bait. The catch is the season’s largest walleye but falls short of Michigan’s 17 pound 3 ounce record from Pine River in November 1951.
The conservation department oversees winter construction of about 1200 park tables for next summer. Inmate labor from Hartwick Pines Porcupine Mountains and Highland operation areas is used plus 75 to 100 tables to be built at Baraga department shops.
Michigan State extension forester William B Love says winter clears leaves and reveals tree conditions. He urges removing decayed or crowded trees now and notes ground frozen means lawns won’t be damaged. He recommends planting larger maples or smaller ironwood and mountain ash as space allows.
A man recalls learning science from nature, shaping his first machine as a lever fashioned from a tree limb. This anecdote highlights practical ingenuity turning natural materials into foundational tools.
County officials should lead in local civic service says Circuit Judge O Arch of Hillsdale at the Institute for Newly Elected County Officials at Michigan State College. He urged identifying with community activities to boost local government prestige and responsibility while noting time energy and finances will be required.
State Police Commissioner Joseph A. Childs reminds operators that a new state motor vehicle code amendment requires mud guards or equivalent equipment on all commercial vehicles and certain combinations. The guard must prevent water and road material from throwing rearward and must not extend beyond 96 inches in width. If a flap mud guard is used it cannot carry lamps, reflective material, or buttons.
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