Clare County names Mrs. Glen Hammond Civil Defense Director
Mrs. Glen Hammond was elected by the Clare County Board of Supervisors as Director of Civil Defense in Clare County. Clarence Gunn, city manager, will assist. plans call for a county council with representatives from all organizations. Hammond emphasizes citizen responsibility and early planning for defense.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glen Hammond
Clare County Board of Supervisors
Clare County
American Legion Auxiliary
Hammond
Clarence Gunn
Clare
IOOF Lodge Holds Repearl Meeting with Installations
Clare J C C F Lodge meets for a repear evening with forty in attendance. Carl Strouse tenor noble grand and Paul Haller vice grand preside. Guests come from Mt Pleasant Farwell and Shepherd. Third degree conferred on Shepherd candidate. James Yeoman reports LO C F Rebekah Camp opening at Big Star Lake. Social hour features strawberry shortcake and coffee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clare J.C.C.F. Lodge
Repear
Carl Strouse
Noble Grand
Paul Haller
Mt. Pleasant
Farwell
Shepherd
Shepherd Lodge
George Husson
Nobie Grand
Joe Swain
Charles Rutter
Gilbert Waddington
Emil Giers
Inside Guardian
William Artcliff
Outside Guardian
Ralph Stevens
Charles Hermann
Harrison Simmons
Willis Strouse
James Yeoman
Howard Cotton
Police List 51 Deaths In Water
Michig an State Police report 75 water accidents this year resulting in 51 deaths and 29 injuries. Of the fatalities 43 were drownings with 21 from falls near bridges banks docks or piers 8 after boating incidents 7 from ice 5 boat operators 8 swimmers or waders 1 diver and 1 person died trying to rescue another.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michigan
New Schoolman Brings Fine Achievement Record
James C. McNamara, former Uhly Community Schools superintendent, becomes Clare County Superintendent of Schools effective July 1 after Lenard Schwanz's resignation. In 19 years he reduced taxes and expanded services as Uhly enrollment grew from 186 to .525 and school property value rose from $93,500 to $546,000. Twelve districts joined the original district and tuition outlook shifted from doubtful to secure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James C. McNamara
Uhly Community Schools
Clare County
Clare County School Board
Lenard Schwanz
McNamara
Uhly
Appeal Dropped in Clare County Highway Case
The Highway Department ends its bid to appeal the McKay case five miles north of Clare. Judge Holbrook signs order to begin construction of a divided lane expressway across McKay property after a jury awarded $29,800, with McKays seeking $100,000 and rejecting a new trial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Highway Department
Joseph
Donald McKay
McKay
Holbrook
Clare
Clare County
McKays
Stevenson 4 H Reports Cash Balance
The Stevenson Lake 4 H Club met June 22 at the club house with vice president Mark Mogg presiding. Rodney Rumrill led pledges. three members were absent. Treasurer’s report showed 30.60 and dues 80 for a total of 31.40. The group approved paying light bills, planned a club fair, agreed to buy Weed Killer-99, and arranged a hamburger stand tied to a calf sale. Mr Jane donates meat for the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stevenson Lake
Mark Mogg
Rodney Rumrill
Bob Denton
Ron Rumrill
Mr. Jane
Pedestrian Struck in Clare. Minor Injuries Reported
A woman pedestrian Maude Winchell of 110 East State Street Clare was struck Friday morning at Fifth McEwan intersection. Minor injuries occurred. she was treated at Clare General Hospital and released. Witnesses said a car driven by Sam A Brady of Midland toppled her to the ground. driver not held and police continue investigation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maude Winchell
East State Street
Clare
McEwan
Clare General Hospital
Sam A. Brady
Midland
Central Michigan University Hosts Classroom Teacher Day
On July 12 1961 Central Michigan University along with the Michigan Department of Education hosts Classroom Teacher Day with MCCT chairman Miss Charette Bakeman and speakers Dr D D Darland of the NEA and Dr Riley Gaskill. Registration 8 to 10 15 am Rowe Hall luncheon $1 75 reservations by July 8 to Miss Helen Johnson Mt Pleasant MI.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central Michigan University
Michigan Department of Classroom Teachers
Charette Bakeman
MCCT
Wilbur Harris
Ethel Praeger
Helen Johnson
D. D. Darland
N.E.A
Washington D.C
Riley Gaskill
Laos
Rowe Hall
Mt. Pleasant
Michigan
Kansas composer Conley wins state music contest for band
Lloyd Conley of Clare Public Schools wins the Kansas Centennial Music Project with a band suite titled Kansa. A $500 prize and possible royalties accompany the win. The piece will be premiered and recorded by a 100 piece honor band at Fort Hays State College August 19.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clare Public Schools
Lloyd Conley
Harold Palmer
Fort Hays State College
Kansas
Conley
Kansas Centennial Commission
Fort Hays
Air Force
High Plains
Urbana
Accident Takes Hand In Meat Grinding Incident
Billy Lewis a 15 year old visitor from Independence Missouri had part of his left hand severed in a meat grinding machine at his uncle Kenneth Hendrie's packing plant east of Clare. He was recovering after the accident while helpers were occupied elsewhere.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Billy Lewis
Kenneth Hendrie
Clare
Independance
Hendrie
Billy
William Lewis
Isabella Youth Fair Plans Ready
The 1961 Isabella County Youth and Farm Fair begins under new manager Ken Schrock with ordered publicity and a changing event calendar. A home talent show replaces the traditional big show to save costs, with other acts like girl daredevil drivers scheduled by President Chester Brown and the Fair Board.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Isabella County
Ken Schrock
Ken
B. C. Mellencamp
Publc
Chester Brown
Fair Board
Clare County Farm Bureau Board Backing Youth Committees
The Clare county Farm Bureau Board of Directors met at the Glen Poet home on Little Long Lake with Chester Wallace presiding in Mark McKenna’s absence. They approved forming a Farm Bureau Young Peoples Committee and set July 11 for Women’s Committee elections at the Mark McKenna home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glen Poet
Little Long Lake
Clare County Farm Bureau Board of Directors
Chester Wallace
Mark McKenna
Wallace
Farm Bureau
Young People
Camp Kett
Wilbur Weldon
Duane
Darlene Weldon
Young Peoples Committee
Clare County
Franklin Schaaf
Cocrane - Freeman
Unusual Local Place Names Spark Reader Curiosity
Readers note strange local names such as Brush Colege and Coyote Holler from Osceola County and nearby weeklies. The Evart Michigan Review reports South Orient news, while Reed City papers feature Cow Corners and Shingle Town. A police chief telegraphed photos of a wanted criminal. Ez Sez ponders willpower and ailment talk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brush Colege
Coyote
Sentinel
Osceola County
Reed City
Mystic
South Orient
Evart
Michigan
National Teacher Convention Highlights Change in Education
Kathryn Eroh, a 1st grade teacher in Clare Public Schools and Area 12 director in Michigan, attended the National Department of Classroom Teachers convention in Atlantic City with about 10,000 attendees. The June 26 event featured Buena Stolberg urging teachers to adapt to a mobile population and pursue maturity as a profession. Eroh plans to return home later this week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kathryn Eroh
Clare
Department of
Atlantic City
Eroh
Area 12
Michigan
DCT
Buena Stolberg
Department of Classroom
National Education Association
Election to Fill Two Clare School Board Seats
Voters will select two new members for the Clare School Board. Candidates are Bernice Johnson and Harold Brooks with Brooks having prior Vernon Center District experience. Polls open July 10 from 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Retiring members are Dr. C. B. Neff and Carl Gruno.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Education
Bernice (Wallace) Johnson
Harold Brooks
Clare
Brooks
Vernon Center
Vernon Township
Isabella County
C. B. Neff
Carl Gruno
Neff
Clare School Board
Clare County Board of Education
New Diseases Reflect Advances Not Fresh Threats
Two University of Michigan Medical Center pediatricians argue that apparent new diseases arise from better recognition and historic shifts, not from modern tech creating fresh plagues. They note past pandemics, the rise of polio and hepatitis, and recent antibiotic resistance as part of evolving challenges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
University of Michigan Medical Center
Trip to Hawaii Planned by Midland Women
Mrs. Edward Greenfield of Midland joins Mrs. H. E. Forsberg Mrs. Fred Doherty and Mrs. John Dunlop for a three week trip to the Hawaiian Islands. They fly to San Francisco and expect a boat voyage to the islands visiting points of interest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward Greenfield
Midland
H. E. Forsberg
Fred Doherty
John Dunlop
Hawaiian Islands
San Francisco
California
In Europe With Band Of America
Eric K. Hammerberg son of Dr and Mrs K Hammerberg left Idlewild Airport New York for four weeks in England and Western Europe. He is among seventy five School Band of America musicians chosen by national auditions. They travel
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eric K. Hammerberg
K. Hammerberg
Idlewild
New York
England
Europe
Eric
School Band of America
Mercury Records
London
Oxford
Stratford On Avon
Amsterdam
Netherlands
No Funds For Bounty In Michigan Game and Fish Fund
Michigan's Game and Fish Protection Fund has exhausted hunting and fishing license money for bounty payments in 1960-61. Despite a $230,000 allocation, claims exceed by about $8,000 and may reach $20,000 by June 30. Officials seek Board approval to use next year's funds while noting 1961-62 bounty money is $30,000 less.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michigan
Game and Fish Protection Fund
Conservation Department
Department
State Administrative Board
Can Increase Earnings While On SS
A 1960 change to the Social Security Act allows about a million people past retirement age to earn more and still receive some monthly benefits. Previously anyone earning over 2080 dollars for all twelve months received no checks. now some earnings can occur without losing all payments. Mr. E. O. Wiles of the Traverse City Social Security District Office urges affected individuals to contact their local office for details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. O. Wiles
Traverse City
Social Security District
Wiles
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James McNamara
Wilbur Lower
Hubbard Lake
Lower
Brown Corners
Jack Reynolds
Ray Houghton
Wim
Wilbur
John Beck
Indiana
Dave Denno
Jay Cookson
Charles Barkleay
Stevenson
C.M.U
Isabella Youth Fair
F.B. Youth Committee
Ernest H. Watson
George H. Lowrey
Dr. Watson
Lowrey
Hawaii
Band of America
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