Public Recreation Area Created On The Site Of Former City Tourist Park
The Clare city recreation project transforms the Tobacco River area on North US 27 into a two acre park. Under Clarence Gumn and John Le Tourneau the site gains cleaned grounds, repaired rest rooms and tables, six new litter barrels, mowed fields, and improved fire places. A nearby swimming park is also being updated with painted dressing rooms and new signs. Lifeguard Carlyle Garthe serves six days a week and unsupervised swimming is allowed when off duty with parental supervision urged. City funding and Leon Stanley’s donation support the improvements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carlyle Garthe
Clare
Leon Stanley
Clare Sidewalk Sale proves solid, crowded event
Hundreds flocked to Clare for the third annual Sidewalk Sale with clear skies and bargain displays. Merchants praised Friday’s turnout and long day of promotions, noting benefits beyond immediate cash receipts and highlighting prizes including a power mower and Sealy mattress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clare
Central Michigan
the Sentinel
Fred Walters
Clare Hardware Co
Clare Furniture Co
Milton Searight
Coleman
Marion Peplinski
Neilan Cradit
Four Day Fourth of July Celebration at Island Park Mt Pleasant
Mt Pleasant Jaycees sponsor a four day Fourth of July event at Island Park starting July 2. Fireworks light up July 4 and 5 with a carnival midway food booths and tribal pageant daily. Kid's Day Saturday features bike giveaways and ride discounts. Master of Ceremonies Gitche Wee Bit Big Tooth will host ceremonies with Chippewa Indians performing dances songs and rituals. Visitors can sample Com Soup and Quabread as baskets and quill work are shown. Island Park offers picnic tables parking and a swimming pool for families.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mt. Pleasant Jaycees
Island Park
Uderway
Write-In Prosecutor Candidate for Clare County
James S. Bicknell III announced he will be a Primary write in candidate for Clare County Prosecutor as no petition filed by June 17. The Board of Supervisors boosted the post’s salary by 1500 dollars, which helped stabilize the race and ease the earlier protest by the candidate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James S. Bicknell, III
Clare County
Clare County Board of Supervisors
Bicknell
Don Witbeck Wins Five Thousand From Mail-In Contest
Donald Witbeck of Clare won $5000 in a mail-in contest after sending his name and address. His entry was drawn from more than 30 000 submissions while watching Art Linkletter on television. He works at Dora's Grocery in Luther and plans to buy the store. he is married with three children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Donald Witbeck
Clare
Art Linkletter
Pillsbury
Don
Dora’s
Luther
Nurses Attend Workshop at Central Michigan College Mt Pleasant
Seven nurses from Clare County were among 256 attendees at the University of Michigan off campus workshop hosted at Central Michigan College in Mt Pleasant on June 25. The program covered care of the critically ill patient with demonstrations of equipment and new techniques, followed by Q&A sessions. Attendees from Clare included Mrs. Ann Greer Mrs. Jane Hawkins Mrs. Hildegarde Sogge Mrs. Coloma Warner Mrs. Irene Runyon Mrs. Helen Heintz and Mrs. Barbara Kinne.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clare County
University of Michigan At Central Michigan College
Mt. Pleasant
Ann Greer
Jane Hawkins
Hildegarde Sogge
Coloma Warner
Irene Runyon
Helen Heintz
Barbara Kinne
Judge William B. Dunlop Returns From Judges Convention
Judge William B. Dunlop arrived home from Escanaba late Thursday after attending a state judges convention. The meeting, held Tuesday through Thursday, featured workshops and instruction sessions and drew many judges, especially from the southern part of the state.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William B. Dunlop
Escanaba
Dunlop
Holiday weekend business closures in Clare
The Sentinel office and plant will close Friday July 4 and Saturday July 5. Other Clare businesses with July 5 schedules include Johnston Elevator three Clare dry cleaners Clare Furniture Clare Hardware Northland Hardware and the Gamble Store. They stay open until 9 p.m. Thursday July 3 and observe normal hours 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday July 5.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Sentinel
Clare
Johnston Elevator Co
Clare Dry Cleaners
Clare Furniture Co
Clare Hardware
Northland Hardware
Gamble
Dr. Russell H. Strange Dies After Heart Attack At 69
Dr. Russell H. Strange of Mt. Pleasant, a 27 year eye ear nose and throat specialist, died Thursday after a heart attack at Midland hospital. Born June 6 1899 in Walshville Illinois he practiced in Mt Pleasant since 1931 and in Clare county later. Surviving are his wife Mary Cooper three sons three sisters three grandchildren and other relatives. Funeral services were held at Stinson Funeral Home with burial at Riverside Cemetery.
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Riverside Cemetery
Mt. Pleasant
Walton Lodge No. 305
Russell H. Strange
Dr. Strange
Midland Hospital
Detroit
Central Michigan
Walshville
Illinois
A. F. Strange
Mary Cooper
Alexander T
Robert C
USN
Brunswick
Maine
Russell H. Jr
Clare
Isabella
Clare Counties
William Inwood
Samuel Ball
van Nuys
Calif
Oliver Walon
Coco Beach
Florida
S. L. Chamichian
Central Michigan Community Hospital
Strange
Harper Hospital
Eye and Ear Infirmary
Chicago
American Medical Association
American College of Surgeons
International College of Surgeons
American Acad. of Ophthalmology
Shrine
Stinson
Kenneth Cutler
Central Michigan Gladiolus Growers Form Society in Mt. Pleasant
Twenty-two charter members formed the mid Michigan Gladiolus Society in Mt. Pleasant to approve a Constitution and By-Laws and plan a show on August 23 and 24. Officers and directors from Midland Alma Greenville Cadillac and Mt. Pleasant were named.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mid- Michigan Gladiolus Society
Mt. Pleasant
Charles Andrews
Alma
New Society
Andrews
Michigan
mid-Michigan
Midland
Greenville
Cadillac
Barney Wendrow
John W. Benford, Jr
Henry Pety
Mt Pleasant
Harold Johnson
Lawrence Smith
Charles 8. Park
Hugh Hogan
George Nadeau
J. Harvey
Ed Huber
Grace Gray
Lois Ford
Glad Gardens
New
Mid Michigan Society
South Drive
Mr. Pleasant
B. A. Wendrow
S. Watson Road
Correction: Wilson 4 H Club met at Mrs Everett Cooks home
Corrects a previously published item stating the meeting location as Tom Cooks. The Wilson 4 H Club gathered at Mrs Everett Cooks residence on June 14.
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Wilson 4-H
Everett Cook
Tom Cook
Township Officials Meet to Discuss State Constitution Plans
Carl W. Mowry announced a district meeting for township officials on Friday July 18 1958 at the Gladwin County Courthouse Michigan. The session runs 10:00 a m to 3 30 p m with lunch at noon inviting officials from Clare Crawford Oscoda Alcona Roscommon Ogeman Iosco Osceola Gladwin Arenac Mecosta Isabella Midland and Bay counties. The gathering aims to spur grassroots discussion on government issues including upcoming elections and the proposed constitutional convention. Reservations may be made with Mr Mowry Route 1 Coleman Michigan.
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Carl W. Mowry
10Th Congressional District of Michigan Townships Association
Gladwin
Michigan
Clare
Crawford
Oscoda
Alcona
Roscommon
Ogeman
Iosco
Osceola
Arenac
Mecosta
Isabella
Midland
Bay Counties
Elford A. Cederberg
Clare Chamber Plans Tourist Information Leaflet
The Clare Chamber of Commerce will compile tourist and resort data on Clare area accommodations. Secretary R B Kring will publish a list of local food sleeping and recreational spots with rates and services. Businesses missing the questionnaire should send rate and accommodation details plus $2.00 to the secretary.
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Clare Chamber of Commerce
Clare
R. B. Kring
Kring
Clare C of C
Clare Michigan Chamber of Commerce
Miss Duncan Retires After Decades at Long Beach City College
Glee Duncan of Long Beach California retires from Long Beach City College after over thirty years as chair of the Business Department. Known as a good sport she taught the second generation of students and stayed active in Kassai Alumnae, AAUW, City Teachers Club, and Delta Kappa Gamma while enjoying golf, bridge, and travel.
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Glee Duncan
Long Beach California
Long Beach City College
Duncan
Lakewood
Kassai Alumnae Group
American Association of University Women
City Teachers Club
Delta Kappa Gamma
Europe
Canada
Mexico
Alaska
New Teachers Signed In County Schools in Clare County
Administrative officials report fourteen teacher replacements across Farwell Lake and rural Clare County schools for the 1958-59 year. Seven Farwell teachers will not return. three new names have signed. Lake and rural posts see several changes with vacancies and replacements, including Frost and Eagle district positions and substitutions at Greenwood Rural.
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Farwell
Lake
Clare County
Noel Wilson
Geraldine Howard
Margaret Jahn
Jean Grimley
May Hecksel
Ruth Fransted
Larry Thomas
Myrna Summerhays
J. Hudson Keenan
Margaret Mickle
Joyce Geasler
Harrison and
Barryton
Lake School
Peas
Orlie Baker
Jaque Hostler
Jean Weihl
Hazel Anderson
Redding Township
Margaret Crawford
Greenwood Rural School
Olive Bruce
Thelma Haines
Frost
Mary Mallard
Sheridan
Eagle
Ina Davison
Oranlea Baker
Hatton
World War I Vets Plan June Picnic at Clare VFW Hall
About 50 veterans and Barracks and Auxiliary members met at Clare VFW Hall on Sunday June 29 at 1 30 p m for a potluck dinner and business session. Three visitors Harold Klendening George Fuller and Carl Null were introduced. Communications were read and discussed by Cooper. A picnic was scheduled for August 17 at Norman Wilsons home.
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VFW Hall
Clare
Harold Klendening
Saginaw
George Fuller
Alma
Carl Null
Hesperia
Cooper
Norman Wilson
Room 19 Students Return With New Summer Hair Schemes
A teacher observes how Room 19 pupils will be hard to recognize in fall as summer changes hair colors and styles. She comments on sun effects, name recall, and the playful adjustments of youth, noting brush cuts remain popular and school prep begins.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Room 19
Carole
Tim
Jim
Susie
Elizabeth Hradel Seeks State Representative Seat
Mrs. Elizabeth Hradel of Lincoln Township announces candidacy for state representative in Clark and Isabella counties in the August 5 primary. Democratic ticket. As MSU graduate and mother of two, she emphasizes economic readjustments, local business, tourist trade, mental health, aged care, Child Guidance clinic, and agricultural movements. Active in cancer fund drive, Girl Scout work, Humane Society, and PTA congress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elizabeth Hradel
Lincoln Township
Clark
Isabella
Hradel
MSU
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John le Tourneau
Neal Jacobs
Marion
Muskegon
Sealy Mattress
Don Witbeck
Fowler Orchard
Illinois Wesleyan University
Northwestern University Medical School
Can Legion
Sigma Chi
Alpha Kappa Kappa
Harrison
Fair Association
Albert Haley
Clare County Fair Board
Gladiolus Society
Lynn O. Francis
Charles T. Prescott
Adolph Blanchard
James P. Mielock
John C. Morris
Walter G. Nakkula
Fred G. Olsen
Emil A. Peltz
Hans C. Rasmussen
Mowry
Michigan Townships Association
Warren Township
Midland County
Mr. Mowry
Clare Commerce Group
Miss Duncan
Room
Ann Ess Morrow
Chicahcastenango Way
Central America
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