Clare County Polio Fund Seeks Boost From Campaign
Mrs. Louis Gee, Clare County chair on the March of Dimes drive, reports slow returns though a $100-plus donation came from the Cadillac Red Horses and Scott Drilling Co. benefit. Ten polio cases were last year in Clare, with one death. fund deficits and urgent needs push volunteers to solicit more contributions through cannisters and home contacts.
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Louis Gee
Clare
County March of Dimes
Cadillac Red Horses
Scott Drilling Co
Frank Coker
Clare County Infantils Paralysis
Gea
Cannisters
Clare County
Hurley Hospital
Flint
Gee
Farwell
Congregational Men Plan Finance Drive at Clare Church
The Clare Congregational Men's Fellowship met January 26 in the church social rooms led by Stan Parish. Gor don McIntosh was named usher chairman with two groups to handle Sunday ushering. They discussed the Loyalty Sunday drive for February 1 and appointed George Beck Mark Bicknell and Parish to chair. The First Circle will serve the Father and Son banquet February 24 with the fellowship handling the program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clare Congregational Church
Stan Parish
Rav
Olson
Gordon McIntosh
George Beck
Mark Bicknell
First Circle
George White
Rev. Olson
Two Fatal Car Crashes In Fog Near Clare
Kenneth Shaner 19 of Rosebush dies after a Friday head on collision with a truck driven by Walter Miller near Clare. John J. Mannebach 23 of Grosse Pointe Farms remains in critical condition after a second crash on US-27 involving Chalmer Alexander and Ralph Johnson. Dense fog and slick conditions caused both accidents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kenneth Shaner
Rosebush
John J. Mannebach
Grosse Pointe Farms
Clare General Hospital
Clare
Shaner
Walter W. Miller
Coleman
Miller
Mannebach
Chalmer G. Alexander
Detroit
Ralph E. Johnson
Yiding
Ke, R. Simmons
Jesse Shaner
James Russell, Jr
Harrison
Shaver
Millen
Wag
Russell
Alexander
Johnson
Edith Waldhott
Jim Sharp Sentenced To Jackson Prison
Jim Sharp, who had previously pled guilty to shooting and wounding his mother on December 7, was sentenced in Circuit Court to two to four years at Southern Michigan State Prison. Circuit Judge Donald Holbrook presided. Sheriff Everette Allen and Deputy Harry Kantner transported Sharp to Jackson to begin serving his term.
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Jim Sharp
Southern Michigan State Prison
Donald 3B
Holbrook
Everette Allen
Harry Kantner
Sharp
Jackson
Clare High Seniors Lead County Government Day 1953
Clare High School seniors led Clare County Government Day held at Harrison High School on January 21 1953. Morning talks featured Dr Albert E Houstis Judge Donald Holbrook and others with sectional discussions on courts road problems education welfare and more. Harrison High juniors hosted and State Treasurer D Hale Brake closed the day with praise for cooperation and future annual plans.
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Clare High School
Clare County
Harrison High School
Albert E. Houstis
Michigan Health Commission
Donald E. Holbrook
Thomas Campbell
Clare
Harold Love
Farwell
Bob Fenby
Jack Parker
Kay Par- Health
Stella Barber
Ruth Wilams
Betty Beavers
Michigan State College
Michigan Institute For Local Government
Laurence J. Taylor
D. Hale Brake
Michigan
Scout Executive Morgan To Leave Local Council
Robert L. Wilson announces William Morgan, Scout Executive of the Valley Trails Council, will resign to become Deputy Regional Executive in Region 7 Chicago. Morgan led the council since March 1, 1947, growing Cubs Scouts and Explorers from 2063 to over 4150 in 148 units and expanding Camp Roger in Clare County with 1000 yearly participants. No changes occur for M. E. Peacock Kendall Poulsen or Egard Wright aboard the council’s executive staff.
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Robert L. Wilson
St. Louis
Michigan
Valley Traits Council
Boy Scouts of America
William ©. Morgan
Saginaw
National Council
Chicago
Morgan
Valley Trails Council
Camp
Rogary
Council
Clare County
M. E. Peacock
Kendell Poulsen
Eogard Wright
Sta
Film at Church Promotes "Out of the Night" at Colonvilla
The Christian Endeavor sponsors four film showings at Colonvilla Church on Wednesday evening February 4. The feature titled Out of the Night was filmed at Chicago's Pacific Garden Mission and invites all to attend.
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The
Christian Endeavor
Colonvilla Church
Pacific Garden Mission
Chicago
Teen Agers Dance Tomorrow Night at City Hall
A dance for teen agers will be held in the city hall auditorium tomorrow evening. January 31, Larry Everts' Dance Band will provide music. Sponsored by the Clare Community Council as part of youth recreation. adults will not be admitted. The notice urges young folks to attend and support the council.
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City Hall
Larry Everts
Clare Community Council
State Tax Commission completes spot checks in Clare county
Assessors with the Michigan State Tax Commission finished spot checking property values at resorts and farms in Clare county and moved to Clare city this week. Officials offer little detail on the purpose of the valuation checks, with city and county officials unable to explain how results will be used. County values show a mismatch between state records at 22 million dollars and local rolls at 12 million.
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Michigan State Tax Commission
Clare County
Clare
Noorle
City Commission
Wise
Tax Commission
Lansing
the Sentinel
Glare
Michigan
Adult Education Classes Open at Clare Public School
Adult study groups met at Clare Public School this week as 143 participants joined the first session. Educators praise lively interest and expect the program to strengthen the community by offering one evening weekly courses at low cost.
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Clare Puddle School
Clare
Clare Public School
Safe Driving Award Presented to J. D. Barber
J D Barber a Standard Oil agent received a Safe Driving Award Card and Necal for completing eighteen years of continuous driving of a Standard Oil vehicle without a preventable accident.
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J. D. Barber
Standard Oil
New Sewer Plan Advances in Northwest City
The city moves toward final sewer construction pending state approval. A relocated trunkline begins near US-27 and the L. L. Woodward property, crossing land owned by Clare Public Schools and others, with current plans aiming to serve John R Street and west areas while avoiding further property disputes.
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John R Street
North
McHwan
Ann Arbor
Howard Everts
Brink
L. L. Woodward
Wheaton Ave
Cedar Street
City To Benefit From Consumers 53 Expansion
H L Ziegenbein division manager of the power company announces expansion in the Consumers central division this year. More than $1 400 000 will fund transmission and distribution improvements and sub station work at Greenville and Clare with the Harrison area project to be completed. The company plans to add 100 miles and 1 700 electric customers in the central division over the year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. L. Ziegenbein
Greenville
Clare
Harrison Area
Ziegenbein
Little Things Vital To Moral Of Fighting Men
Editor notes the U S Army emphasizes education and information to keep troops battle ready. A Troop Information and Education program supports division morale with conferences, orientation, unit newspapers, and leaders’ briefings while the Russian Army relies on political doctrine and harsher discipline. The piece compares support staff, legal entities, religious services, and noncombat roles, arguing the U S Army's balanced organization yields greater combat effectiveness since its soldiers receive legal representation, religious services, and morale-building programs.
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U.S
Ti&h
Lenin
Iss
Two Geyer Infants Die In Fire Early Monday
A Marion home fire claimed the lives of Clifford Geyer age 4 and Mary Alice age 2, while mother Diane 5 months survived. Neighbors and the sheriff suspect defective wiring caused the blaze. the family is from near Farwell and funeral services were held Wednesday at Marion Methodist Church.
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Marion
Clifford Geyer
Mary Alice
Tom Geyer
Osceola County
Robert Huff
Hazel Hopkins
Geyer
Marion Methodist Church
Greenwood
Rod and Gun Club Elects Officers and Directors
Clare Rod and Gun Club officers and directors were elected at the annual meeting held at the clubhouse January 27. President Ken Gunderman, Vice President Henry Kinsel, Secretary Treasurer Wally Johnson, Directors for two years Harold Bates Richard Johnson William Garchow and Bill Case were chosen for the coming year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clare Rod and Gun Club
Ken Gunderman
Henry Kinsel
Wally Johnson
Harold Bates
Richard Johnson
William Garchow
Bill Case
Mrs. Rae Hooker To Speak On Eisenhower Inauguration
Clare County Republican Women's Club invites members to a Tuesday meeting at Hotel Doherty Fifth Avenue Room from 2 to 4 PM. Mt Pleasant native and Michigan National Committeewoman Rae Hooker will share experiences from President Eisenhower's inauguration.
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Rae Hooker
Mt. Pleasant
Michigan
Clare County
Republican Women’s Club
Eisenhower
Fifth Avenue
Doherty
Two New Faculty Hires at Clare Public School
The Home Economics department adds Barbara Knight from Bay City Michigan a Michigan State College graduate chosen for Clare’s location in a medium sized city. Junior High welcomes Mrs Joseph Johnston wife of Joe Johnston from Mt. Pleasant who studied at Central Michigan College and earned a Bachelor of Music from Michigan State College in August 1952.
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Clare Public School
Barbara Knight
Betty Wallace
Barbara
Bay City
Michigan
Michigan State College
East Lansing
Clare
Joseph Johnston
Claré
Audrey Wood
Mt. Pleasant
Central Michigan College of Education
Janet
Joe Johnston
England
Fraternal Rabbit Feed Plans Fraternal Rabbit Supper
Plans are nearing completion for the annual K of C and Masonic rabbit supper at Hotel Doherty on Thursday evening February 5 at 7 00 oclock. The rabbit hunt will run from noon to 4 00 p m with lodge members and friends urged to join. Ray Ruby and Jim Murphy coordinate, with shotguns .22 rifles and sling shots gathered for the hunt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hotel Doherty
Ray Ruby
Jim
Murphy
Ray
Film Of Congo To Be Shown At Methodist Church
The color sound motion picture Regions Beyond will be shown at Clare Methodist Church next Sunday at 7:50. The 45 minute film was shot in the African Congo over fourteen months and features a native Christian witch doctor who prophesies a global reception of its work for God.
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Clare Methodist Church
African Congo
Africa
Ocean
Scotts Drill Team Wins Two Against Beaverton and Clare
The Scott Drillers closed a week with wins over Beaverton VFW 61-49 and Clare Mfg. 68-42 to claim the city championship. Wayne Bucholz and Bob Amble led with 13 points each in the Beaverton game. Dewey added nine. Ron Doherty scored 12 for Clare Mfg as Scotts hit 20 of 22 free throws. The Drillers trail in the city series 2-1 after the December win. They host Midland Art Cleaners next, without center Bob Gordynes who is on leave.
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Scott Drillers
Clare Mfg
Beaverton Vfw
Beaverton Aviater
Scotts
Safe
Clare
Ron Doherty
Drillers
Plantmen
Bill Dewey
Dewey
Bob Amble
Gross
Dean Bucholz
Doherty
Ron Bigelow
Wayne Bucholz
Beaverton
Wayne
Bob Gordynee
Amblé
Dean Buebolz
Scott
Midland
Art Cleaners
Clare High Gymnasium
Big Jim Mongeau
Big Bob Gordynes
Eynie Bryant
Art Sills
Minies
Clare-Isabella M E A Institute Event Planned
A program featuring education speakers and entertainment is set for Friday March 18 in Mt Pleasant. Dr Vretvos of the University of Michigan Extension Service will speak. Mt Pleasant superintendent Russell Le Cronier will discuss school finance. A one act play and musical performances are planned by local groups.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clare-Isabella County Institute
Mt. Pleasant
Farwell High School
Clare-Isabella M.H.A
A. J. Ross
Vretvos
University of Michigan Extension Service
Russell le Cronier
Mt. Pleasant High School
Dramatics
Fred Bush
C.M.C.E
Mt. Pleasant High
Rosebush Rural Agric
Farwell
James Knapp
Isabella County
John Brown
Clare County
Tyah Himery
Leota van Every
Clare Public
Willis Gelson
Farwell School
L. J. Ross
Elizabeth Hewitt
Eilean Jacobs
Rogebush Rural
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Idell Urquhart
Leo Cassiday
Kenneth Bauder
Dinah Ruark
Billie Conn
Eugene Newman
Suzanne Irving
Rudy Saltz
Gala Hochstetler
Irvin Ruby
Joyce Campbell
Wayne Wright
Mary Fanning
William Skinner
Maryin’ Lent
Katelyn Antble
George Klaasse
al Luce
Janet Schofield
Martha Burkhalter
Julius Barbes
Orval Vandewarker
Board of Education of
Clare Public Schools
Commission
Woodward
Wm. Holbrook
Walter Broh
Maple
John R. Prairie
Cour
Yangee
Cunningham
United States Army
Harrison Cagers
Lfeless
Pioneer's
Harrison Cad Gers
Pioneers
Hornets
Ted Hoersch
Boy
Michigan Gas Storage Company
Clifford
M-315
Farwell High
Rod and Gun Club
Air Force
Clara
Congo
Methodist
Beavers
Clare-Isabella M.E.A. Institute
Farwell Wes
Ruth Melway Karm
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