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Newspaper
Clare Sentinel
Location
Clare, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Jan 24, 1963
Page
1
Lavina, a noted climber and outdoorswoman, enters an eight day solo survival test in Clare county woods facing snow and cold. She is expected to finish at noon Saturday and attend the Winter Sports Festival banquet as guest of honor that night.
Lavina’s eight day outdoor woods test for a $150 contract with the Clare Chamber of Commerce fuels national interest. News outlets from Texas to California relay her progress as Clare County hosts a Winter Sports Festival with speed skating, barrel jumping, a snow golf event, ice square dancing, and a queen contest. Promoters note broader activities across Clare, Harrison, and three ski areas Friday through Sunday, with exhibitions, visiting clubs from Detroit and Bay City, and a festival banquet featuring Miss Clare County Winter Sports.
Science will spotlight the 48th Annual Farmers' Week at Michigan State University January 28 to February 1. Highlights include IBM 1620 computer for farming decisions, Whirlpool space kitchen prototype, and dairy, beef, sheep, and pork program meetings led by MSU departments and state associations.
The Clare Fire Department answered five calls in under a week including four residences and one garage. Cold weather and overheated stoves and chimneys increased danger. A Tuesday night blaze at a McKay ranch tenant house damaged the building but firefighters saved much of the main structure.
More than 200 parents and teachers attended the PTA open house despite cold weather. The business meeting recorded votes on topics for future hearings, PTA structure at Clare schools, keeping PTA as is, and a new school cafeteria, with citizens urged to share opinions.
Michigan farmers with the most loan sources tend to borrow small sums from many lenders. MSU economist John Brake and Mike Wirth analyzed 103 Farm Credit Panel members from a 1961 January survey. They note many lender borrower relationships need improvement and warn against spreading loans across three or more lenders.
The Michigan State Highway Department begins surveys for overpasses and interchanges to upgrade 100 miles of US 27 to freeway standards. About 30 structures will be built at grade level crossings between Ithaca and Grayling at a cost over 5 million dollars. Final locations in Gratiot Clare and Roscommon counties are set by the Planning Division with county road commissions. contracts to be let in 1963, 1964, and 1965.
Daniel Shimmell of Clare admitted guilt to stealing a chain saw and tools from Leon Dull Farm Service store in Clare. Police recovered the loot from a shed at his home after a tip led to the hiding place. Police credited Clare Department State Police and the Clare County Sheriff for cooperation and investigation.
The Michigan Farm Bureau endorses the proposed new constitution ahead of the April 1 vote. It calls the draft an improvement over the current document, preserving liberties while offering a shorter clearer, better organized framework for Michigan.
Dr. Charles A Lassiter chair of the Michigan State University dairy department says Michigan dairy herds may fall from 642000 to 500000 by 1975 with cows dropping from 25000 to 10000. Population growth will be met by larger herds and higher production per cow.
Ithaca High Yellow Jackets dominated Clare in a Friday night 82 to 41 victory. The top rated team pushed a large height edge and spread scoring led by Eric Gruesbeck Sparky Kench and Jack Raducha, while coach Jim Raymond shuffled bench in the final period.
The 1963 Winter Sports Guide from the East Michigan Tourist Association outlines winter sports parks in the Playtime Country area. The article notes Al McKensie’s four personal fouls and cautious play, and reports the Pioneers in Mid Michigan standings at 1-3. Ithaca defeated CHS 82-41 in a showcased game with Yellowjacket edging Jerry Runsel.
Circuit Judge Donald E. Holbrook of Clare was hospitalized for observation after a collision on Eastman Road near Midland. Clerk George Beck, a passenger, escaped serious injury. Linda Toland, 16, and Carl Toland were involved and Toland was treated and released.
Subfreezing weather brings frostbite risk and cautionary advice. Frostbite ranges from surface skin injuries to deep tissue damage with potential amputation. Do not rub frozen parts. thaw indoors and keep warm with proper clothing to prevent injury.
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