Sisters Reunite After Decades Apart in Clare Home
Mrs Arthur Carlson of Glendale California meets sisters Mrs Elsie Cummings of Oxford England and Mrs Alfred Major of Toronto for the first time in over 40 years. All three were born in Aberdeen Scotland and born to the late Mr and Mrs Robert Smith.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Dunlop
Clare
Dunlop
Arthur Carlson
Glendale
California
Elsie Cummings
Oxford
England
Alfred Major
Toronto
Canada
Aberdeen
Scotland
Robert Smith
Isabella Youth Fair Dates Set At Island Park
The 1958 Isabella County Youth and Farm Fair is scheduled for August 19 to 23 at Island Park. Premium books will be ready by July 15. Sheriff's Posse will patrol grounds for exhibitor protection. American Legion handles merchants building contracts and VFW manages parking. Red Sovine, Minnie Pearl Show star, appears August 20. Levine from the Grand Ole Opry also appears. Buck Berry and horse Thunder perform August 19.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Isabella County
Island Park
Mellencamp
Isabella County Sheriff's Posses
The
American Legion
Merchants
VFW
Red Sovine
WSM
Grand Ole ‘Opry
Minnie Pearl
Levine
Grand Ole Opry
Buck Berry
Thunder
Berry
Wood-Tv
Grand Rapids
Showboat Opens Seven Night Stand At Chesaning
The 1958 Chesaning Showboat begins a seven night run July 14 at Showboat Park on the Shiawassee River. Max Boyer leads the cast. five pro acts plus five amateurs perform nightly with a grand prize on closing night. Miss Rosalie Borsnik, 19, is named 1958 Showboat queen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chesaning
Shiawassee River
Michigan
Max Boyer
Dolinoff
Raya
Low
Hiie
Stanley
Nelson
Ted Miller
Smiley
Jack Cavan
Chicago
Rosalie Borsnik
Senator Francis Runs Again for Michigan Senate Seat
Republican State Senator from the 24th District Francis announced his candidacy for re election representing Bay Isabella and Midland Counties. He is a Midland attorney with FRANCIS WETMORE and has served two prior Senate terms on the Highways Judiciary Labor Corporations and Conservation committees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lynn O. Francis
Bay
Isabella
Midland
Francis
Francis & Wetmore
Michigan Senate
Judiciary
Labor
City orders sidewalk repairs under new city rule
City Manager Clarence Gum announced a program requiring property owners in Clare to repair or replace defective residential sidewalks within twenty days. If owners fail, the city will repair and bill 50 percent of the cost to the owners, with a similar downtown provision likely this fall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarence * Gum
Clare
Gum
Police Chief Executes Davis Resignation Without Replacement
Officer James Davis resigns from the Clare Police Department effective July 1, leaving three officers plus the chief. The City Commission declines to authorize a replacement, maintaining a one-officer-per-1000-population target. Chief William Cook notes overtime and special-duty gaps may arise, while a new Gunn schedule adds a day off and longer hours with a $659 annual raise per officer, lowering operating expenses by $2000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clare Police Department
James Davis
William Cook
Clarence Gunn
Davis
Cook
Clare
Gunn
They Won't Forget Date Like June 28
Clare residents Mrs. Edward Richardson and Mrs. Carl Kroll share a birthday on June 28. Both families welcomed new babies on the same date with Kevin Martin and Ann born at Mt. Pleasant Community Hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward Richardson Sr
Clare
Gladwin Hospital
Ann
Eeach
Mrs. Richardson, Jr
Mt. Pleasant Community Hospital
Beards Return From Kiwanis Convention in Chicago
Carroll Beard president of the Clare Kiwanis Club and Mrs Beard returned after four days at the International Kiwanis Convention in Chicago where 2883 clubs were represented. Local attendees included Lt Gov Richard Wysong Mt Pleasant George Wheeler Harrison Curtis Murton Leonard Klaasse Lloyd Rowe and Wayne Strope with their spouses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carroll Beard
Clare Kiwanis Club
31st Annual Homemakers Conference at Michigan State
About 1 200 Michigan homemakers will attend the 31st Annual Homemakers Conference on the Michigan State University campus July 22 to 25. Highlights include speakers from Ohio State University, Ann Landers, Dr Clyde Cairy, and Dr Irma Gross, with campus tours and 4-H talent. Reservations contact local home demonstration agents or Home Economics Extension Box 392 Michigan State University East Lansing MI.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michigan
Michigan State University
Leona MacLeod
Carl Winters
First Baptist Church
Oak Park
Illinois
Ann Landers
Clyde Cairy
East Lansing
Cairy
Irma Gross
Home Economics Extension
Hast Lansing
Crabgrass Control Advice From Michigan State University
Agricultural guidance urges early spray to curb crabgrass using chemicals such as phenylmercuric acetate or disodium methyl arsonate. Apply before grass exceeds two inches in height and consult weed control specialists at Michigan State University.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michigan State ‘University
Post Office Sets Postage Penalties and Rates
The Post Office Department announces July 1 penalties for insufficient postage with a 05 dollar service charge plus the deficit for underpaid mail. August 1 rates list first class 04 per ounce, post cards 03, air mail 07 per ounce, air post 05, third class 03 for first two ounces plus 01.5 cents per additional ounce, up to 16 ounces. Rural carriers begin routes at 10 30 am.
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Yous
Post.Office Department
Air Post
Well Baby Conference Schedule Notice
The Well Baby Conference will be held at Farwell Methodist Church Clare City Hall and Harrison Courthouse Basement at specified times. Locations include Farwell Tuesday July 35 1 00 to 3 00 p m Clare City Hall Tuesday July 15 1 00 to 3 00 p m Harrison Courthouse Basement Friday July 25 9 00 to 11 00 a m Harrison Conference is one week later this month only.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farwell Methodist Church
Dan Clare City Hall
Harrison Courthouse
Harrison
Voters to decide on two school finance questions
The July 14 school election will place two major finance questions before voters. A sinking fund to finance future buildings seeks 4 mills for three years, and operation budget taxes rise by one mill to counter a $371 thousand loss in district valuation. Board members Richard Groves and Dr. C B Neff seek re election, with Carl Gruno of Clare also running.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard Groves
C. B. Neff
Richard Wheeler
Clare
O'Connor
Wilson
West Grant
Pratt
Brewer
Balsley
Clare High School
Bible Reading Gains Ground in Japan Says Church Official
The Rev T Miyakada general secretary of the Japan Bible Society reports that major Japanese papers like Mainichi Asahi and Yomiuri give space to the Bible and treat it as classical literature. An article in Yomiuri and coverage during Reading Month boosted public exposure as scholars and even Buddhist writer Rev Toko Kon endorse the Bible.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Japan
T. Miyakada
Japan Bible Society
Bulletin
United Bible Societies
Mainichi
Asahi
Yomiuri
Tokyo University
Jonesy Island
Toko Kon
Two B and E arrests in Harrison recover cottage loot
Two breaking and entering arrests were made in Harrison by Clare County Sheriff with Mt Pleasant State Police aid. Martin Saulters, 47, arrested July 2 for unlawfully entering and taking furniture from a Bertha Lake cottage. furniture recovered. Sprague, 16, arrested July 4 and bound over to circuit court for September. radio and shotgun shells recovered. bond set.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrison
Clare County
Sheriff’s Department
Mt. Pleasant
Martin Saulers
Darling
Davis
Willis
J. B
Eugene McQueen
Bertha Lake
Saulters
Jackson State Prison
District Circuit Court
Larry Sprague
Milk consumption in 1957 shows record dairy output
In 1957 the average American used 695 pounds of dairy through 126.3 billion pounds produced by 20.5 million cows. Total milk yield rose due to 6 162 pounds per cow, while real milk prices fell from 1890 to 1957 as factory wages required fewer minutes to earn a quart.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
National Dairy Council
Sentinel Vacation Schedule and Early July Issue
The Sentinel will close offices from Monday July to Saturday July for annual vacation. The July issue will be printed early and distributed as usual, with some local news and rural neighborhood reports omitted. Classifieds for the July issue must be submitted by 10:00 am. Ftthy-tie
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sentinel
Ftthy
Jarmans Fly To Visit Kin In 49th State
Mr and Mrs W R Jarman of Gilmore become the first local visitors to Alaska arriving in Anchorage to visit their son and daughter in law Ali Jarman and his wife and two grandchildren Ali Jarman is a Church of Christ missionary at the Air Force Base near Anchorage Their stay will last 3 or 4 weeks They had not seen their children for 3 years This was their first flight
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. R. Jarman
Gilmore
Alaska
Anchorage
Ali Jarman
Church of Christ
Air Force Base
Chugiak Christian Chapel
Eagle River
Limit Use Of Water For Sprinkling In Clare
Clare imposes a water sprinkling ban from July 11 until further notice. Lawn and garden watering allowed only 8 p.m. to 6 a.m. City police will enforce the rule as a fourfold per capita usage problem strains three wells. City manager Clarence Gum cites unmetered distribution and low rates as prompting waste.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clare City
David Adams
Clarence Gum
Gum
Department of Streets and Water
Gunn
the Sentinel
Clare
Cederberg Files Petitions to Seek Re election
Congressman Elford A. Cederberg of Bay City files nominating petitions with the Secretary of State to run for re election as United States Representative in Michigan tenth district. He serves a third term after first being elected in 1952 and has sat on the Appropriations Merchant Marine and Fisheries and Post Office and Civil Service committees. He previously served two terms as mayor of Bay City and is a World War II veteran.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elford A. Cederberg
Bay City
Secretary of State
Congress
Michigan
Cederberg
Appropriations
Merchant Marine and Fisheries
Post Office and Civil Service Committee
State Fair Premium Books Mailed for 1958 Michigan Fair
Thousands of premium books have been mailed announcing a record 140 000 dollars in agriculture and livestock prizes at the 1958 Michigan State Fair set for August 29 to September 7. The entry deadline is Friday August 8, with State Fair general manager Donald L. Swanson urging early submission to avoid space constraints. Farmers can request a free copy by writing the Director of Agricultural Exhibits in Detroit.
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Donald L. Swanson
Swanson
State Fair U
Premiunt Wobles
Sebi Ia E
Detroit
Michigan
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Mrs. Major
Mrs. Cummings
Major
Manitoba
Cummings
Ireland
Isabella Youth Fair
Sen. Francis
Chief Cook
Commission
Beards
Carl Gruno
Wheeler
Americas Food
Jarmans
49Th State
State Fair
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