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Newspaper
Clare Sentinel
Location
Clare, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Jan 27, 1955
Page
1
Mrs Blanche Glebel, a fourth grade teacher at Clare public school, promotes an inquiring science mindset. She avoids direct answers, encourages questioning, and treats the classroom as a laboratory to develop problem solving, curiosity, and hands on exploration across topics from insects to weather and ecosystems.
Alcoholics Anonymous members announce an open meeting Friday evening January 28 at 8 oclock at 805 McEwan Street Clare Masonic Temple. A team of speakers including a man and wife who are alcoholics will discuss how AAguided sobriety and useful living have benefited them. Clergy doctors and others with alcohol problems are invited to attend.
Lois 28, sister of Lloyd Conley Hart Sanday, an instrumental music instructor at Clare schools, was an accident victim when a car struck a long sled near Rogers City last Sunday. She lost a leg. sister Ruth was uninjured. the sled carrying many riders was smashed in two and several others were hurt.
A scouting program entertained Rotarians at a noon meeting with a motion picture filmed at Camp Rotary north of Clare. Special guests included Scout leaders Cliff Musson Willard Hoover Bert Maynard Byron Maynard Bob Beck and Jack Rodbaugh. Harold Schaette introduced the film and leaders.
Marilyn Geasler from Lake attends the 4 H District Jr Leadership School in Caro this week. Delegates Janet Johnson Weidman Richard Young Shepherd and Eugene Andrews Coleman join educational sessions on demonstrations judging reasons and speaking with a complete recreation program and party planning.
The 1955 Clare county district meeting at Donald K E Holbrook home reviewed 1954 results with goals met or exceeded. Clare county has five Scout troops and two Cub packs totaling 202 boys. Plans for two explorer expeditions to New Mexico and Isle Royale were announced with five explorers funded to travel.
Harrison Kiwanians gathered after an afternoon meeting to view a Trans World Airlines film about a California vacation. Rev. Oscar Olson gave a religious talk, with Murl Houghton directing the program.
William Lange owner of a Fourth Street Clare shoe repair shop became ill and partially paralyzed on Monday morning. He was reported improving at home by Mrs. Lange on Wednesday afternoon and will remain in bed for about a week.
Mrs Jerry Morrow of R 2 War well was taken to Close Hospital after her pickup, struck head on by a convertible, left her with shock and head and chest cuts. Edward A Danielson II, 20, said he braked to avoid a truck. police report he traveled about 40 mph while she went 20 mph.
The Isabella County Safety Council will hold its annual meeting Monday evening January 31 at 8 00 p m in the Municipal Court room Mt Pleasant. Presidents or chairmen of all organizations are urged to attend with representatives. A new Michigan State Police film “According to the Record” will be shown. Election of officers and directors for 1955 will take place.
Auditions are set for February 22 at Clare school auditorium for amateurs aiming to enter Clare’s annual Amateur Show. Charles Cooper oversees contestant registration and said ticket sales and the show date will be announced soon.
Local readers are urged to follow Clare county and northern Isabella news in The Sentinel for complete coverage. Subscribers are reminded to renew before the next issue to avoid missing important home area updates.
The Clare Study Club plans its February meeting at 8:00 p.m. Tuesday at the Methodist Church. Theme is Fun and Frolic with a surprise in store from program chairman Mrs. Robert Pinaire. Hostess is Mrs. Oscar Olson.
Auto license plates are on sale at a new location in ClareThe Michigan Secretary of State office moved from Damoth's Insurance Office to The Allen Insurance Agency across from the Greyhound Bus Station The shift follows Lansing changes after the last general election James Hare replaced Owen Cleary as Secretary of State The Allen Agency previously housed the bureau since 1937-38 under Leon D Case Damoth ran the office from 1936 until this week Details note prior holders W B Dunlop Frances Koch John Doherty and a 1954 to 1955 license plate difference of eight plates
The Clare police station will be repainted and floors retreated with rubber mats this week. Officers are temporarily using Municipal Judge Dunlop's offices, causing close quarters as work proceeds. Six year old Rickey Hidey Trout reports a three pound pike caught on Crooked Lake. Struck by illness, Duane Graham from Rosebush will receive daily visits from school friends at Grand Rapids hospital. A phonograph recording by Rev. Ronald Knapp shares a school Sunlee program with the youngster.
A Clare county Republican convention will be held in the county courthouse at Harrison on Monday February 7 in response to a call by W. E. Bowler, chairman of Clare county for the GOP. Delegates elected at the fall 1954 election shall be seated and they will elect delegates to the Republican state convention and transact other business. The Michigan Republican convention will be in Detroit February 19.
Vernon Stevens a former Clare resident and Clare High School graduate died in Florida after a brief illness. He was the son of Mr and Mrs Ernest Stevens and is survived by his wife and two sisters Mrs Hazel Beery of Plint and Mrs Bernice Pike of Jackson. Funeral services were held in Ponting on Wednesday January 26 at 13506 pn.
Judges from WCEN Mt Pleasant WWTV Cadillac Saginaw News and possibly Bay City Times will select Miss Clare to represent the city at Grayling. Campbell says first three places accepted, Miss Clare to be chosen as pall bearers for February 5 at Hotel Doherty with teen orchestra.
The 1954 construction season ends as Merritt Chapman and Scott Corporation tow equipment to harbor. They completed six suspension foundations and 33 underwater piers in the Straits. Dr. Steinman praises the contractor for delaying delays and keeping to the plan to open the bridge by November 1, 1957.
Michigan farmers grow more aware of soil testing. John Shickluna of Michigan State College's soil science department notes 53 labs in the state tested 65,000 samples last year, up from 40,000 in 1953 and 26,000 in 1950.
Wayne Bennett, a new and used car salesman, joins Greer Auto Sales. Originally from Muskegon and well known in Clare, he has lived there off and on for years and is married to Joyce Owens, daughter of Bar Owens of Farwell.
The 40th annual MSC Farmers Week lists dairy, poultry, fruit and vegetable sessions along with beef cattle sheep and hog events. Top topics include dairy research developments, flock management and nut tree propagation. Secretary Benson is slated as the week’s keynote speaker Thursday at 3 15.
Applications for Korean War bonuses will be ready in late February or early March. Veterans should notify Charles Cooper at 1109 McEwan Clare, phone 726, to reserve an application and Cooper will help them fill out the forms.
Harold Cole, recently returning from Formosa, will speak at the Clare Adventist church at 3:00 p.m. on Saturday January 29. He spent early years near Clare and years in Hong Kong and Formosa, discussing Chinese plans and tensions in the Far East. A Sabbath school program starts at 1:30 p.m. The event invites all ages to participate.
The Clare Pioneers drop to fourth after a 58-55 loss to Ithaca on Ithaca’s floor January 21. Mt. Pleasant handed Clare a 71-51 defeat January 24 as Fred Miller led with 14 points and Jerry Fullerton added 11.
Clare High School Superintendent Thomas Campbell attended the Michigan Association of School Administrators meeting in Grand Rapids January 21 and 22. Clint Pace of the White House Conference on Education outlined conference aims and organization. Topics included teacher shortages building needs district organization and financing of public schools. Over 500 members attended.
Sarah Olive Hilyard, born March 15 1905 in Lima Ohio, died January 14 1965 at Mt Pleasant Community Hospital aged 49 years 9 months 26 days. She married C B Hilyard in 1926 and had three sons Frederick Lima Donald Boston and David at home. Survived by husband three sons three grandkids three sisters Lillian Hilyard Lake Nellie Kendell Lima Ohio Martha Gonzales Brooklyn NY and brother Warren Lima. Funeral January 17 at Coker Funeral Home with Rev S B Dickinson and Rev Sickmiller officiating. Burial in Sitter Township Cemetery.
A delegation of ten from Clare will attend the three day Jehovah's Witnesses circuit assembly in Bay City Michigan. The event runs January 28 to 30 at the Consistory Cathedral with about five hundred delegates from 22 Central and Northern Michigan congregations. Sessions include Bible talks discussions and demonstrations on Proper Training For The Ministery. The group includes Mr Clifford Pulcifer the presiding minister and head of the local congregation along with his family and Merle Puleifer and his family.
Merchants and businessmen met at Garfield township school on Monday evening January 17 to form the Lake Chamber of Commerce. County Prosecutor Robert Campbell attended to assist. temporary chairman Bill Bratt led the meeting as officers were elected. President Bill Bratt and other officers were named, with plans to promote local recreational facilities and business, and to back a Miss Lake queen for Michigan Winter Sports events at Grayling and Clare County carnival activities.
The Clare High School Music Department will perform February 10 at the Spring Salvo and Ensemble Contest in Farswell. Individual players and groups prepare to audition before judges in this district event. On February 24 the full band will travel to Beaverton for the district contest.
A Red Cross board meeting is scheduled at the Hotel Doherty on January 31 at 8 p m. All persons interested in Red Cross are urged to attend.
Local pages summarize community notices and brief items from Farwell Rosebush Lake and church notes. The compact bulletin notes society happenings and small public items across town.
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