Rural consolidation debate urges local school choice
A letter to the editor argues rural consolidation lowers taxes and keeps students in rural districts by building a centrally located high school. It warns against merging with Clare or Midland, notes longer bus rides and higher taxes, and urges rural residents to vote for or against consolidation at meetings, citing a January 30 Harrison vote.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clare
Tale Midland
Midland City
Midland
Midland County
Néwl
Delay Hinders Clare-Isabella Consolidated School Plan
Rural residents fear annexation to Clare districts without immediate representation while reorganization promises full board control within five days of election. July 1956 and July 1957 will bring vacancies on the Clare board, heightening debate over speed versus inclusion in the area wide consolidation. The message urges informed citizen involvement to prevent overcrowding and ensure children benefit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clare
Clare Board of Education
Services Held For Guy Louch In Clare
Guy T. Louch of Clare died January 9 after a four year illness at age 83. He was born in Ontario and lived in Clare most of his life. Survived by wife Henrietta May two sons three daughters 18 grandchildren 23 great grandchildren and a sister. Funeral services were January 12 at Thurston’s Funeral Home with burial at Cherry Grove Cemetery.
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Guy T. Louch
Clare
Mr. Louch
Alfred
Emma Louch
Ontario
Canada
Clare High School
Louch
Detroit Business College
Masonic Lodge
Henrietta May
Clare area schools weigh union to improve facilities
Citizens of Clare and surrounding rural areas urge study of uniting rural districts with Clare to boost facilities and programs. Proposals include new buildings, expanded vocational offerings, and services like counselors and nurses, with greater parent input from rural enrollments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peperintendeat
Richard Wheeler
Clare
Michigan
Board of Education
Department of Public Instruction
Automobile Accident Injures Milo Shilling A2
Milo H. Shilling son of Mr and Mrs John Shilling of Lake suffered injuries in an automobile crash on January 8 and is hospitalized with a broken ankle and four fractured back. He is in a cast and will remain in the hospital for some time. Friends may write to him at Mile H Shilling AP16462961 209th Te Sqdn Box 68 Donaldson AFB South Carolina.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milo H. Shilling
John Shilling
Lake
Mile
Shilling
Donaldson Afb
South Carolina
Death of Myrtle M. Gorr Pioneer Passed Away at 82
Myrtie M Koontz Gorr age 82 died Tuesday at Durand City Hospital born Magnolia Ohio July 26 1873 relocated to Michigan woods at age 12 married April 25 1894 to Edward B Gorr who died November 12 1944 five children Edward Jr Raymond Glen Mary and Bernard funeral from Thurston Funeral Home at 2 pm Saturday with Rev J Nevins officiating internment Cherry Grove Cemetery mourners came from Detroit Flint and Mt Pleasant
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Myrtie M. Gorr
Durand City Hospital
Myrtie M. Koontz
Magnolia
Ohio
Heramily
Michigan Woods
Edward B.gorr
Edward Jr
Raymond
Glen
Mary
Bernard
Thurston Funeral Home
Cherry Grove Cemetery
Detroit
Flint
Mt. Pleasant
Visitor Dies At Friend's Home In Sears Community
Mrs. Van Gibbons 77 of Sears died Friday afternoon at the home of Mr. and Mrs. William Gordon after arriving for a visit. She complained of illness and rested. a doctor arrived but she died shortly after. The retired schoolteacher was taken to Ewart Funeral Home and services were held Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
van Gibbons
Sears
William Gordon
Harry Oliver Dies In Ohio
Marry M. Oliver 83 former Clare resident died in a Toledo hospital early Wednesday January 11 Funeral services were held January 18 He is survived by his wife a son Leo two nieces and a nephew Born in Canada he moved to Clare county at six years old living in Hinkleville Grant township until youth Most of his life he worked for the railroad He was brother of the late Mrs Mary Hinkle and had lived in Toledo about 40 years
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M. Oliver
Clare
Toledo
Ohio
Leo
Mr. Oliver
Canada
Clare County
Hinkleville
Grant Township
Oliver
Mary Hinkle
Projections Prompt Big Strain on Public Education
Kipling Letter forecasts 23 percent more elementary, 55 percent more high school, and 40 percent more college students in ten years. To fit growth, about 600000 extra classrooms and 200000 new teachers annually are needed, funded mainly by higher property taxes and fewer exemptions as total school costs reach eight to ten billion dollars a year.
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Kipling
Bowling Scores Ladies League Readouts and Highs
The Ladies League results for Tuesday January 10 show Twin Elms and J Dunlop's across scores, with Dan McDonald's and Murphy Cons. also listed. High series achieved by P Schroeder 500, G Wisler 568, J Musser 564. high games by J McNerney 222, H Daria 218, P Schroeder 216. On Wednesday January 11 O Laughlin F Home 8 led with top games by H MacDonald 221 and M Baker 137 L Young 173. Team highs include O Laughlin F Home 652 for a game and 1794 for a team series.
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J _Dunlop
Dan McDonald's
Dollar Bar
Murphy
O'Laughlin F
Hoffman Gift Shop
E. R. Simons
Lehr Shell
Sei'v
Thayer Dairy
B’s
Farmer's Co-op
Cary
Mason
Aisa
A. Messécoir
Collirig
E. Ruby
J. Walker
T. Pixley
Ae Messecar
Merchant LI
Clare Alleys
Schiaeffer
IOOF
Clare Mfg. Co
Bill’s Sinclair
Loomis Welders
Loomis Rite
J. Mott
B. Lavine
W. Merten
A. Prout
S. Shaffer
Co. _ Strouse
Rosebush State Bank
City Commission Proceedings in Clare January 3 1956
Clare Michigan city commissioners met January 3 1956 with Mayor Haley presiding. Present were Commissioners Cogner Groves Haley Seiter Waltery. absent Notie. Minutes from the previous meeting were read and approved. Motions included removal of a bus stop notice and approval of bills as read. meeting adjourned. Albert Hatrey mayor and Alex McKinnon city clerk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clare
Michigan
Haley
Caojjer
Groves
Sécord Gom
Walters
Billg
Seiter
Albert Hatrey
Christian Film Showing At Hinkleville Gospel Mission
A Christian film titled Danger Rail will be shown at the Hinkleville Gospel Mission west of Clare. The 33 minute western style gospel feature screens Friday night January 20 at 8:00 PM at the former Hinkle school house.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hinkleville
Gospel’ Mission
Danger Rail
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Clare-Isabella
Singer Sewing Machine Coq
E. Main St
Midland, Mich
Guy Louch
Harry Oliver
Indianapolis
Bob
McEwan
Clare, Michigan
American Express
Free World
State Bank
J. Stuart Bicknell
Federal Reserve System
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation F.d.1.c
Citizens State Bank
Red Line
ABC
Marsh Grain
Rosebush Oil Co
Schaeffer's
Twig's
Kenroe
Kraft Foods
DeMolay
Denton Block
City of Clare
L. Dysinger
N. Mahon
J. McNerney
G. Green
Alex McKinnon City
Clark
US News ‘ World Report
Bekaar
General Motors
Delog-matic
Seiter Bros
W. Ath
Clare, Mich
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