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Newspaper
Clare Sentinel
Location
Clare, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Jan 25, 1962
Page
1
The 1962 Clare County Winter Sports Festival opens Saturday with producers and committee members ready to host an entertaining event described as having everything.
Robert K. Pinaire announced Arlie Osborn and Clare County Probate Judge Robert H. Campbell as co chairs for the 1962 Together We Organize banquet set February 13 at the University Center beginning at 6 30 p m District Scout Executive Max Grove said the aim is to engage more boys in scouting through leadership and community involvement. the event will invite church school and institutional leaders and six other representatives.
The Clare Women's Bowling Association Tournament for 1962 runs three weekends starting March 10 at Clare Alleys with entry deadline February 10. Extra entry blanks available at Clare Alleys and Gateway Lanes or by calling Association Secretary Hlednor Lehr EV 6 7215.
Adult Education classes in Clare remain open for late registrations. Low attendance blamed on bad weather and irregular office hours. High courses welcome new members with first meetings announced. Activities include Cake Decorating, Home Nursing, Men’s Physical Ed, Knitting, Bookkeeping, Typing, Golf Instruction, and Driver Training with appointments.
Nearly 600 editors and wives from Michigan’s 350 plus newspapers will attend the 94th annual Michigan Press Association meeting at Kellogg Center. Merriman Smith of United Press International discusses The Washington Scene. Samuel Lubell and Charles T. Veller Jr. address public opinion and information policy. Don Reid and Rosella Bannister join major speakers. trade talks, equipment displays, and group meetings fill the agenda.
The Clare Methodist Church hosts a three Sunday School of Missions with Rev Leslie Nevins as guest speaker for the concluding February 11 event. A 5 PM family dinner precedes a 5 30 Sunday session on South America notes by Miss Mary Keinrath. A January 28 supper introduces the study and a February 4 film and panel discussion follow.
Dr N Stirling of Clare participated in the 39th annual alumni reunion and postgraduate conference for veterinarians January 17 19 at Michigan State University Kellogg Center. About 400 practicing veterinarians from Michigan and surrounding states attended to hear top practitioners and educators discuss advances in farm and home animal treatment with demonstrations via closed circuit television and an alumni review for MSU College of Veterinary Medicine graduates.
Supporters push residents to back a $275 000 borrowing and a 12 year tax plan to enlarge Clare High and remodel the elementary building for state fire safety. The Citizens Advisory Committee notes tax rate confusion centers on state equalized valuation versus local assessed values. An ad campaign funded by private donations urges a Yes vote and continued operating tax collections.
Isabella County Safety Council awards a safe driving merit certificate to Joseph Swain of 207 Dunlop Road Clare for courteous driving and strict observance of traffic laws. Swain, with 45 years behind the wheel, has never had an accident or ticket, and he has never ridden in a vehicle involved in one. He will be honored again at a February 6 Council banquet in Mt. Pleasant.
A letter from Clare describes Tony Vedal’s eight day solo winter camp near Beebe Lake, his heavy gear and 85 pound load, and the national media buzz. Friends detail beanie caps and possible fan clubs as he nears January 27 reappearance for a festival highlight.
Persons who sold property to the Michigan State Highway Department in 1961 are urged to obtain a special Internal Revenue Service pamphlet before filing income tax returns. Victory Eichhorn notes the pamphlet covers income from government sales and outlines taxpayer rights and obligations. The pamphlet, How the Federal Income Tax Applies to Condemnations of Private Property for Public Use, is available at IRS offices.
Miss Jean Fitzsimmons of the American Red Cross met in Clare on January 18 to map the March fund drive. County leaders named Rev. Parker as County Fund Drive chairman and Mrs. Yeoman for publicity, with more workers to be named at the February meeting. Robert Steinke of Mt. Pleasant will attend to assist with final plans.
The Witbeck's IGA Foodliner north Clare marks its second opening week with 13 prizes awarded to shoppers. First prize 10000 stamps goes to Evinice Smith of Clare. other winners include Gwen Peterson Melvin Morse Mrs L D Fisher and more residents from Clare Farwell and Harrison. A contest seeks a local firm to represent Wilbeck's as Tablerite Beef Queen through January 30 with a $25 Savings Bond prize.
The Clare County Governmental Employees Credit Union held its fifth annual meeting on Saturday January 20 at the Clare I C C F Hall. The board declared a 3.5 percent dividend and re elected all incumbents including Dave Donovan president Dale Branton vice president Lester Putney treasurer Ray Ruby assistant treasurer and Clarence Gunn secretary. Also elected were Leota Van Every to the credit committee and Edna Roth to the supervisory committee.
Virginia Seitz of Clare will display two oil paintings titled People and Still Life at the Town and Country Arts exhibit in the Kresge Art Center on Michigan State University campus during Farmers Week starting January 29. Seitz is a Midland Art Association member.
Special program at First Baptist Church features Rev. A Hashley of Rural Bible Mission in the morning and Rev. E W Crockett of Christian Service Centers Inc in the evening. Crockett, military ministry founder, will discuss his world tour and share photos. All welcomed.
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