Clare County Fair to Stage Six Day Event in August
Clare County Fair Board secretary Albert Haley says the 1959 fair, running August 3 to 8 at Harrison, will be the best yet with six days of full-time entertainment. Highlights include professional wrestling on opening night, nightly grandstand shows, a larger midway with numerous rides and 40 concessions, four days of harness racing with richer purses, free Arthur Godfrey stars, rock acts, improved agricultural exhibits, and family friendly entertainment. Weather could push attendance to new highs as publicity builds toward fair week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert Haley
Clare County Fair Board
Harrison
Haley
Clare County
Arthur Godfrey
Emil Pfister Named Head of CMU Speech Department
Dr. Emil R. Pfister, CMU professor of speech and debate director, was named head of the speech department replacing Dr. Wilbur E. Moore who becomes vice president of academic affairs July 1. Pfister, a 1935 CMU graduate, earned an MA from Michigan and EdD from MSU, previously led Clare High School 1940–45 and served as Kingston High principal. He and his family are active in Rotary and Boy Scouts. CMU debaters under his direction won national and state honors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emil R. Pfister
Central Michigan University
Judson W. Foust
Dr. Pfister
Wilbur E. Moore
CMU
Pfister
University of Michigan
Michigan State University
Lake City
Clare High School
Kingston High School
Exclusive Fight Film at The Ideal and Sundown Theatres
Owner James Olson announced the exclusive fight pictures of the Paterson Johansson heavyweight championship bout to run July 3 through 6 at the Ideal Theatre and Sundown drive-in. The Swedish challenger knocked Paterson down seven times in the winning round and fans will see a slow motion re run on both screens as an added feature to the regular programs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ideal Theatre
Sundown Drive-In
Paterson Johansson
James Olson
Olson
Paterson
Cancer fund surpassed quota in Clare County
Mrs. Robert Campbell received a telegram from the American Cancer Society announcing Clare as the 35th county in the State to exceed its Cancer fund quota. She thanked the public for generous support and praised Elizabeth Jackson, Neil Watkins, and Trier Eaton for leadership and effort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Campbell
American Cancer Society
Clare
Campbell
Cancer Society
Elizabeth Jackson
Farwell
Neil Watkins
Trier Eaton
Harrison
Show Boat Tickets On Sale In Five Michigan Cities
Tickets for the 18th annual Chésaning Showboat are on sale in Flint Saginaw Bay City Owosso and Chesaning. General Chairman Jesse L Hubbard says preliminary figures already exceed those of prior years as groups have begun layaway orders.
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Chésaning
Flint
Saginaw
Bay City
Owosso
Chesaning
Duly Island
Jesse L. Hubbard
Delegates Head to 4-H State Meet at Michigan State
About twelve hundred 4-H delegates from Michigan's lower peninsula will gather on the Michigan State University campus July 7 through 10. Dr Evelyn Millis Duvall will speak on family life and growing up in today's world, with sessions on career planning and tours of key sites. Local Isabella county delegates and clubs reported enrollment and plans at a Union township meeting.
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Lower Peninsula
Michigan
Michigan State University
Evelyn Millis Duvall
State Capitol
Oldsmobile
M.S.A
Shaw Dormitory
Washington D. C
Fmough
Union Township Hall
Isabella County
Rose Marie Cole
Loomis Beavers
Ruth Shafer
Andersonville Club
Sylvia Neff
Isabella Denver Club
Terry Hovey
Jerry Jourdain
Bowen Club
Loomis
Stevenson Lake
Wilson Club
Sees Party Pressure Behind Income Tax Revival
Michigan politics reveal party caucus unity over tax policy as the house debates an income tax and a use tax increase. The author cites Democratic and Republican differences, endorsement practices, and the influence of special interest groups on legislation and fiscal policy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
House
Michigan
Democrat House
Isabella
Clare
George Wahr Sallade
Ann Arbor
Ial
Welcome for Pieter Kort at Clare tourist guide
Dr. Robert Kring secretary of Clare Chamber of Commerce received a foreign postmarked letter from Pieter Kort of The Hague Netherlands. The letter offered information on five lodging options transportation hunting and bathing with a clipping from the East Michigan Tourist Guide and noted Clare’s chamber buys ads annually.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Kring
Clare General Hospital
Clare’s Chamber of Commerce
Pieter Kort
Multatulistraat
Hague
Holland
The
Netherlands
East Michigan Tourist Guide
Clare C. of C
Pieter
Clare
City Zoning Objections Few at Clare Public Meeting
Clare residents heard the zoning plan with few requests for changes at a Monday public session. James Corsant and Royal Akins suggested adjustments to division lines to permit certain commercial development. The board may refer the matter to the Zoning Appeal Board for final decisions on use classifications and future development.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clare
City Commission
James Corsant
Royal Akins
McEwan
Dan McDonald Ford
McDonald
Congregational Church to Welcome New Pastor Parker
Clare Congregational Church announces Rev. Fletcher Van Gorder Parker will begin ministry here in late summer. The pulpit committee, trustees and deacons issue a formal call. arrival date to be arranged after Parker accepts. July services suspended. regular worship resumes the first Sunday in August.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clare Congregational Church
Fletcher van Gorder Parker
Robert Kring
Parker
Amelia
Ohio
Clare
Ninth Grade Miss Myers Joins Gladwin Trip to Chicago
Sightseeing Miss Margaret Sue Myers of Brush College near Clare traveled Monday afternoon with Gladwin eighth grade girls on a tour to Chicago. She is a ninth grader but joined the trip after missing a similar excursion last year with her own class.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Margaret Sue Myers
Brush College
Clare
Gladwin
Chicago
Lifeguard Lessons Slated at Cedar Park
The Sentinel reports Cedar Park lifeguard service will offer swimming lessons for a five dollar fee. Enrollment runs through July 8 and the program aims to boost safety and water skills.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sentinel
Cedar Park
Robbed And Locked In Own Auto
Calvin Hartman a 26 year old coin machine collector from Saginaw reported strong arm robbery on Clare street near his parked car at 2 15 am on Thursday. He was forced into the trunk and $66 vanished from his wallet before escaping feet first into the car interior. Police continue the investigation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Calvin Hartman
Saginaw J
Clare
Clare Street
Hartman
Fourth Street
Ed Yenore
Venore
Four Clare County 4-H Winners Named in Clothing Judging
Three Clare county girls Joyce Dunkle Carol Leis and Judy Maroizke won 4-H Clothing Judging in last week’s contest. County representatives also included Hamilton Hustlers Square Dance act and rifle shoot participants. Results will appear in next week’s 4-H news. Extension agent Phyllis Pearson announced a possible July 15 trip to Gase bakery in Saginaw for food project youths and leaders pending club letters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clare County
Joyce Dunkle
Carol Leis
Judy Maroizke
Fairview
Hamilton Hustlers
Phyllis Pearson
Home Economics
Gase Commercial
Saginaw
Cadillac TV Salutes Clare in Sunday Evening Telecast
WWTV Cadillac to air at 5 30 p m Sunday July 5 a salute to Clare featuring a half hour film tour of the city. The program is one of 13 planned weekly salutes with prominent citizens and local features highlighted as the station crew finishes shooting footage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clare
WWTV
Cadillac
Scholarship Named For Mrs. Grimason
The North Central Osteopathic Society and Clare General Hospital announce a $200 yearly Grimason Nursing Scholarship in honor of Mrs. Muriel Grimason for eight years of nursing service at Clare General Hospital. High school graduates meeting requirements may apply. Applications reviewed by a committee. contact Dr. J. R. Gershon or another local osteopathic physician.
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North Central Osteopathic Society
Clare General Hospital
Grimason
Muriel Grimason
J. R. Gershon
Clare
Michigan
Farwell Hires New School Head H. Kenneth McLaughlin
H. Kenneth McLaughlin becomes Farwell School District superintendent, taking office yesterday. He led a field of over twenty applicants after board review and holds a BS from Central Michigan College, a Master's from Western Michigan, and additional graduate work at Michigan State. Previously he served as Battle Creek principal for three years and four years as Schoolcraft superintendent. He is married with one daughter who also teaches.
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Farwell
H. Kenneth McLaughlin
Dayton Brow
Central Michigan College
Western Michigan
Michigan State
Alma
Michigan
McLaughlin
Battle Creek
Schoolcraft
Old Glory Shapes Students Traits On Fourth Of July
ROOM 19 editor reflects on how the flag inspires patriotism among children and teachers as school ends. He notes courage, purity, loyalty, and truth in students actions, from asking questions to defending others, with the flag’s colors symbolizing these traits. Continued on Page 8.
Citizens Committee Pushes YES for Clare Schools Budget
A two part statement from the Citizens Committee For Better Schools argues that voting YES on July 13 in Clare District will fund a full day program for 4th 5th and 6th grades restore art music and physical education and improve transportation. It details costs of 4 mills versus 3 mills and explains voting costs by township and county.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Citizens Committee For Better Schools
Board of Education
Clare Public School
Citizens Committee
City Hall Closed for July 3–6 Holiday
City Clerk David Adams announced offices will close Friday July 3 and reopen Monday morning July 6. Most businesses including retailers and service shops will also be shut July 4. Clare Library Post Office bank and other establishments will not be open.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David Adams
Clare City Library
U.S. Post Office
Citizens State Bank
Clare Seruinel
Frank Mitchell Receives Silver Award for Service
Frank Mitchell of R-3 Clare received a silver table service set from The J. R. Watkins Company for ten years of outstanding service to Watkins customers in the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Mitchell
Watkins
R-3
Clare
J. R. Watkins Company
Mitchell
Teen Golf Tourney Set at Twin Elms Club
Clare JayCees sponsor a Junior Golf Tournament for players 18 and under at Twin Elms Club on July 9. Registration is by providing names to Chris Demo or Richard Ulrich at Clare Cleaners. The 18 hole event starts at 4 PM and uses medal play.
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Clare JayCees
Twin Elms Club
Richard Ulrich
Chris Demo
Twin Elms
Ulrich
Clare Cleaners
Honors Grad Emma Fitzpatrick Earns Home Economics Degree
Emma Fitzpatrick daughter of Bernard Fitzpatrick of Beaverton graduates from Michigan State University with honors in the June class. She earns a B S degree in home economics teaching as part of a 2200 member commencement at Spartan Stadium.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michigan ‘State University
Emma. Fitzpatrick
Bernard Fitzpatrick
Beaverton
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Emil Pfister
C.M.U
Cancer Fund
Russell E. Strange
Albert Cobo
Donald Leonard
Republican State Central Committee
Cong’s Church
Cadillac TV
Farwell School
Room
Old Glory
Eorn
Clare Area
Vernon Township
Wise Township
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