Polio Vaccine Shots Readied for Clare Youths
The Clare city and district prepare a polio vaccination drive on July 25 from 1 30 to 2 30 p m at the Clare Congregational Church basement. Eligible children aged one to fourteen who have not or require a prior shot should attend, with a six month interval between the second and third doses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clare City
Clare
Clare Congregational Church
Kathryn Freeman
Childrei
Tri-County Health District 7
Gladwin
Army Recruiting Office Opens in Clare This Week
The United States Army Recruiting Service will open a new office at 406 East 4th St Clare next Monday and Tuesday July 23 and 24 1956. A Detroit mobile display bus with weapons and army displays will be in front of the Army Reserve Building from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily. Sgt John J Smith will supervise and staff the office with daily access for local youths seeking career information.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Army Recruiting Service
Army Reserve Building
East 4Th St
Clare
Army Recruiting Headquarters
Detroit
United States Army
Cire
Flast Tangs
SFC
John J. Smith
Bai States Army
Peterson
Army Reserve
Sgt. Smith
Clare Youth Charged With DUI After Ditch Crash
A rural Clare youth Randall Lee Ronald of 20 paid a $54.30 fine in Municipal Court after driving under the influence and crashing into a ditch on Fast Fourth street. He surrendered his license and faced Justice Dunlop.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clare
Fourth Street
Ronald. Lee
Randall
Mary Rulapaugh
Gladys Brown
Arcadia
Fourth
Rulapaugh
Floyd H. Lewis
Alma
McEwan
Lewis
John P. Blackledge
Dana T. Smith
Larry Bauman
Coleman
Smith
Bauman
Lansing
Spicer Reunion at Rose Athey Home
A Spicer family reunion is set for Sunday July 29 at the Rose Athey home. Attendees are invited to a 1 p.m. potluck dinner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spicer
Rose Athey
U M Writer Reveals Real Davy Crockett Tale
Michigan Alumni Magazine prints Ruth C Silva's account of David Crockett birth on a mountaintop and his education, marriages, legal work, and political career from 1813 through his 1836 Texas death, highlighting his public image and private decisions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Davy Crockett
University of Michigan Alumni Quarterly Magazine
David Crockett
U-M
Ruth C. Silva
Pennsylvania State University
Davy
North Carolina
Professor Silva
Crockett
Andrew Jackson
Silva
Giles County
Tenn
Grads Receive Teacher Scholarships Highlight Local Winners
Central Michigan College released a scholarship list funded by the State Board of Education. Clare recipients include Sandra Lee Sandborn Phyllis D Grigg Ruthann Spence Lucille B Backer Janet C Schaeffer Jan et L Woodward Alice Darlene Schunk Freshman scholar Alice Darlene Schunk Harrison winners include Roy Arnold Staniman Ronald William Walker Iris Lorene Lawson Laurene Cook Beverly T Greathouse all Hay es Agricultural High School graduates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glare
Harrison
Central Michigan College
State Board of Education
Clare
Sandra Lee Sandborn
Phyllis D. Grigg
Ruthann Spence
Lucille B. Backer
Janet C. Schaeffer
Janet L. Woodward
Alice Darlene Schunk
Clare Artists to Show Works at U M Amateur Art Show
Three Clare artists Mrs Grace McArthur Mrs Adelaide Elden and Mrs Ruth Marble will exhibit original paintings at the University of Michigan Second Annual Amateur Art Show July 30 to August 1 Space in the U M exhibit by invitation only Ten painters whose works are chosen best will be invited to exhibit at the Michigan State Fair The U M exhibit will be hung in the Rackham Building on the University Campus
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grace McArthur
Adelaide Elden
Ruth Marble
University of Michigan
U-M
Rackham
University
Don Luce Appointed To Clare County School Board
Farwell businessman Don R. Luce was appointed to the Clare County Board of Education to fill the vacancy left by Leonard Jackson. Luce moves to Wheeler Michigan to serve the remainder of Jackson’s term, with election set for July 1957. Robert Carter was re elected president and Ullman Collins named vice president for 1956 57. Other members include Harold Bradley and Beulah H. Davis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Don R. Luce
Farwell
Clare County
Jackson
County Board of Education
Schwanz
Lice
Farwell School Board
Luce
Schweanz
Robert Carter
Ullman Collins
Harold Bradley
Beulah H. Davis
Death Claims Frank Irwin
Frank L. Irwin born May 1 1884 in Warwick Township Lampton County Canada died July 11 1956 at Community Hospital Mt Pleasant after a brief illness. He lived in this community except for nine winters in Florida. He married Minnie Griffin April 14 1909. He is survived by wife Minnie five brothers Aaron George Andre w William and Robert plus a twin brother Fred and three sisters Mary Ellen Pearl Irene and Linda Mae. Funeral July 14 in Farwell Methodist Church with Rev Leslie J Nevins. Interment Surrey Township Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank L. Irwin
Robert
Mary Irwin
Warwick Township
Lampton County
Canada
Mt Pleasant
Vernon Township
Isabella County
Michigan
Florida
Minnie Griffin
Lfe
Farwell Ioof Lodge
Minnie
Aaron
George
Farwell
Andréw
Willian
Flint
Fred
Mary Ellen
Pearl Irene
Linda Mae
Farwell Methodist Church
Leslie J. Nevins
Surrey Township
Coker
Middleman's Dollar Share Discussed at Farm Bureau Meeting
Eagle Farm Bureau held a July 10 meeting at the Newmans home on Little Long Lake Harri gan with ten members. Chairman Glen Poet opened. Mrs. Bryan Miller reported on Child Guidance. Director Orvillé Bates sent a report read by Mrs. Donald Kleiner, who led the discussion on who the middleman is and his take of the consumer dollar. Next meeting planned for September at Mr. and Mrs. Henry Kleiner's home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eagle Farm Bureau
Ted Newman
Little Long Lake
Harrigan
Glen Poet
Bryan Miller
Orvillé* Bates
Donald Kleiner
Henry Kleiner
Newman
Model School Plans Shown by CAC Group
Citizens Advisory Committee members heard architect Clark Ackley discuss modern school design and the benefits of new construction innovations at a Tuesday meeting. The group organized sub committees to study enrollment curriculum finance plant and site and to oversee publicity as part of a three step plan for the local education program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Citizens Advisory Committee
Clark Ackley
Ackley
Citizens Committee
School” Board
Montague
Michigan
Arleigh.Gorr
Clare
Richard Wheeler
Floyd Squires
Alberta Gershon
Frank LaGoe
Arleigh Gorr
Dex Elden
Clare and Garfield School Reports Glare Public School
School officials release a financial report highlighting budget use and district actions. The document outlines allocations, deficits, and projected needs for the Clare and Garfield Public School system.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glare Public School
Garfield Township Two Unit School Annual Meeting Minutes
Official proceedings from the Garfield Township Two Unit School meeting held July 9 1956 at 8 00 PM with President Ray Graham and board members Irwin Scott Donna Carr and Ray Graham present. Minutes approved and financial report shown cash balance 2830 35 debt retirement balance 6047 40. Old business none new business discussed purchasing a card system registration book to file copies from Township Clerk for up to date records.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lake
Michigan
Garfield Two Unit School
Ray Graham
Irwin Scott
Donna Carr
Roger Russell
Curbs Begin in City Wide Street Improvement Plan
Sir Hubert Wilkins visited Glare this week while arc tic research partners from Clare, Dr. Thomas McConica and William McConica, observe Arctic equipment tests. J & R Construction won the bid for curb and gutter at 38 cents per square foot for sidewalks and 1.90 dollars per linear foot for curbs in several Clare districts including East Sixth Street and John R Street. West Sixth and Brookwood areas also slated for curb work. City crews continue water main replacement and storm sewer projects. a new Water Well No 4 is bid at 2.75 dollars per foot near Cherry Grove cemetery. The council approved buying a street sweeper from Hubner for 8950 dollars and discussed downtown parking with planning commissioners.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sir Hubert Wilkins
Thomas McConica
William McConica
Arctic
Sir Hubert
Greenland
McConied Brothers
Arctic ‘Research Incorporated
Clare
J & R Construction Company
East Sixth Street
Cleveland Streets
West Sixth Street
Maple Street
West Sixth
John R Street
Beech Street
Brookwood
John R
Mary Street
Vinewood
Ona
Dunlop ‘Road
South Rainbow Drive
John. Rr
Hugh Nelson
Farwell
Cherry Grove Cemetery
Hubner Machine and Supply Company
Saginaw
Winners Named In Bank Contest At Citizens Clare
Ten prize winners announced for the Wins a Vacation contest conducted by Citizens State Bank of Clare. First prize to Mrs Cecil Davison of Farwell for an all expense Bermuda trip for two plus New York sightseeing and $200 cash. Other prizes include trips to New York for Mrs S C McArthur of Clare and Rose Bush, Mrs Ben Burdo of Clare, Tim Cotter of Clare, and nine other depositors from Clare Harrison and Detroit. Contest ran May 1 to June 26 with judging by Central Michigan College panel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cecil Davison
Tim Cotter
Clare
Harold H. Lampman
Detroit
Joe Bowler
Louisa Bowler
Harry Sonntag
Myrtle Miller
Harrison
Dick. Wilson
Joe Johnston
Clare, Harrison
Davison
Pan-American Airlines
New York
Bermuda
Tri-Cities
Freeland
McArthur
Burdo
Tri- City
Citizens Bank
Lampman
Sonntag
Miller
Wilson
Johnston
Citizens State Bank
Central Michigan College
Emil Pfister
D. Louise Sharp
Gilbert Maienknecht
Citizens State Bank of
Ernest Irwin At Air Race In Pellston Flight
Ernest Irwin along with Cecil Wilson and Cecil Schneider joined flying farmers at the Terminus of the S M A L 10 race in Pellston after traveling from Base Airport Flint. Forty six planes entered and forty two finished with four forced to land due to weather. Frances Berry of California, winner of the Powder Puff Derby, led the arrival. Jane Hart wife of Michigan’s lieutenant governor also participated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ernest Irwin
Arso Cecil Wilson
Shepherd
Cecil Schneider
Merrill
Pellston
Flint
Michigan 99
Frances Berry
California
Michigan
Jane Hart
Clare Men Graduate From AFROTC
Richard H. Moffitt of Clare attended a four week AFROTC summer training unit at Selfridge AFB Michigan and completed his senior year in advanced ROTC. He earned eligibility for appointment as a second lieutenant in the Air Force Reserve. James W. Ross also earned a commission as second lieutenant in the Air Force in June and will report to Lackland AFB in March 1967 to complete training.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard H. Moffitt
Everett Moffitt
Clare
Air Force
Selfridge Air Force Base
Michigan
Moffitt
Afrotc
James W. Ross
Mya
Gwendolyn, Ross
Michigan College of Mining and Technology
Lackland
Pomona Grange Picnic Names Royalty for State Event
Fifty Grange members and families attended the Isabella county Pomona picnic at Hall's Lake. Miss Joyce Cannon and Richard Heberleize won egg roll. Wilma Bruer and Francis Northon named Princess and Prince from Mt. Vernon Grange. Alternates are Bonnie Witbeck and Stanley Malish. The couple will attend State Grange and be crowned September six at Union Grange.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grange
Isabella County Pomona
Hall’s Lake
Joyce Cawnon
Richard Heberleize
Princess
Prince
Wilma Brewer
Francis Northon
Mt. Vernon Grange
Bonnie Witbeck
Mt. Vernon
Calf causes injury in Mt Pleasant 4-H show
Roy Muterspiugh, aged 12, broke a bone when a 4-H calf stepped on his foot during the Black and White Show in Mt. Pleasant, earning Roy first place in his division. He entered a second calf that also won first place. Mrs. Salina Hales of Clare completed an 8,000 mile western states motor trip without car trouble or any wrecks. Mrs. Floren Pudway of Clare was honored during 4-H Club Week at Michigan State University. Other area leaders recognized included Earl House of Rosebush and Ralph Richmond of Gladwin. County Mayo Ireland resident Edward Minogue seeks relatives with his surname or variants in the United States. Mrs. Floyd Bergey reported two catches during fishing outings ending with a three pound bass and another smaller one.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Davy
Professor Silva
Congress
Jackson
House of Representatives
U. S
Tennessee
le Ittoft
Texas
Michigan Alumnus
Soneludas
Roy Muterspiugh
Roy
Mt. Pleasant
Salina Hales
Clare
Floren Pudway
Michigan State University
East Lansing
Earl House
Rosebush
Ralph Richmond
Gladwin
Brinkerhoff Secures Second No-Hit Win in Tri City League
Jack Brinkerhoff pitched Murphy Constructions to a 140 upset over Dover, recording his second no-hitter of the season and ending Dover’s six-win streak. Murphy Construction sits at four wins and four losses in the Tri City League. Other teams include Clare Manufacturing, North Bradley, Beaverton, and Coleman in the league standings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack Brinkerhoff
Murphy Constructions
Dover
Brinkerhoff
Doevers
Murphy Construction
Tre City
Leapué
Coleman
Clare Manufacturing Company
North Bradley
Beaverton
Also Mentioned on This Page
Fyrea Actvites Bulletin Board
Echoaly
Tenessee
Don Luce
Frank Irwin
Middleman
CAC Group
Garfield Township Unit School
General Fund
General Operating Fund
Board ‘of Education
Tedberg
Pomona
Harrison News
Farwell News Society
Lake News
Church News
Edward Minogue
Claremorrig
County Mayo
Ireland
Minogue
Mannix
United States
Floyd Bergey
Bergey
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