Incumbents Face Primary Challenges in Clare County
In Clare County three Republican incumbents seek renomination in the August 7 primary. Prosectuing Attorney James S. Bicknell is challenged by Alexander T. Strange II, Sheriff James Darling aims for another term against Robert Rowley, and Coroner Carl R. Stephenson faces Dr. John Weitzel. Democrats nominate Herman Brink for sheriff and Kathryn Drew for clerk and register of deeds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James S. Bicknell
Alexander T. Strange
Harrison
Strange
Russell Strange
Clare
James Darling
Robert Rowley
Carl R. Stephenson
John Weitzel
William Henderson
Lewis F. Rutter
Bruce Williams
Paul B. Lapham
Herman Brink
Kathryn Drew
Mower Wreck Near US-10 and M-115 In Mishap
A County Road Commission mower collided with a passenger car west of the US-10 and M-115 junction at about 10:00 a.m. The mower operator Walter Red Haag was bruised and the car driven by Adam Butcher caused over 250 dollars in damage. Mrs Mildred Butcher sustained minor cuts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
County Road Commission
Adam Butcher
Livonia
Walter “Red” Haag
Lake
Clare County Road Commission
Haag
Don Lloyd
Farwell
Mildred Butcher
Saginaw Police Nab Shoplifters
Five Clare girls were apprehended in Saginaw on a shoplifting charge after thefts from four local businesses. Ila May Pelton 17, Sandra Kay Spence 21, Nancy Raymond 29, Marietta Garchow 19, and a minor were involved, with merchandise valued around 160 dollars. Pelton and Garchow posted bond and were released. Spence Raymond and the minor remained in custody.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clare
Saginaw
Ila May Pelton
Winn Road
Sandra Kay Spence
McEwan
Nancy Raymond
Mt Vernon Grange honors charter pioneers in Vernon Township
Arch ie Ackerman and Mrs Lena Brewer received sixty year pins at a July 1 party in the Ackerman home marking six decades since the Vernon Township Grange charter. The ceremony honored the two charter Grangers and celebrated the chapters long community service record.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michigan Grange
Vernon Township
Archie Ackerman
Lena Brewer
Clare’s
Boundry
Isabella County
Phimsey School
Isabella Road
Ackermans
Mt. Vernon
Housing and utilities snapshot from Clare county 1960 census
The Clare county census shows 3006 TV homes and 3815 bathtubs or sheets among 8033 housing units. Only 3937 have both hot and cold running water, 2737 in sound plumbing, 41 with AC, 3248 with radio, 2715 with telephone, and 1150 with freezers. About 3485 homes are occupied and 616 rented. trailer homes total 122. The average rented home pays 63 dollars monthly, with owner-occupied median value at 7400 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clare County
United States Department of Commerce
United Brethren Youth Retreat Held Near Carson City
The Young Peoples Mission Band of the United Brethren Church held its annual retreat July 13 to 15 at the U B Camp grounds just north of Carson City. It opened Friday night with a 7 45 service and ended Sunday afternoon. Main speaker was Rosa lind Rinker a writer missionary to China.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Young Peoples Mission Band of the
United Brethren Church
U. B
Carson City
Rosalind Rinker
China
Central Michigan Old Car Club to visit Clare on Sunday
The Central Michigan Old Car Club stops in Clare Sunday for a brief visit and coffee break hosted by the Clare Chamber of Commerce. Residents recall last summer’s parade with cars dating to 1901 and antique fire engines on display. The convoy returns to Saint Louis at 3:30 p.m. and cars will be shown in Clare’s shopping district.
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Central Michigan Old Car Club
Clare
Clare Chamber of Commerce
Joe Johnston
Old Car Club
Saint Louis
Colonel Lee
Lifeguard On Duty At Shamrock Lake
Clare announces full time lifeguard coverage at Shamrock Lake for the summer season. Wallace Grant of Clare, Red Cross trainee and Central Michigan student, began duties July 6 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily except Sundays. The city coverage applies only to the public beach at the lake’s southwest corner. Grant said he will not teach swimming lessons until his advanced Red Cross training is completed.
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Clare
Shamrock Lake
Wallace Grant
Red Cross
Central Michigan
Grant
the Sentinel
Liessons
Central
Rotary Club Installs Officers for 1962-63 Year
Rotary Club officers were installed Wednesday of last week with Warren McGuire receiving the president’s gavel from outgoing head Elmer A Bud Anderson. McGuire will lead the club for 1962 63. Also named were Vice President Virgil Bergstrom Second Vice President Walter Kleiner Secretary Lee Sowle Treasurer Walter Kleiner and committee chairmen for the four Rotary service areas including Kleiner Larry Jackson Courtney Bauer and Robert Schellhas. Twenty two special committee chairs were notified of new assignments.
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Warren McGuire
S Gave
Elmer A
Bud) Anderson
McGuire
Rotary
Virgil Bergstrom
Walter Kleiner
Lee Sowle
Rotary Service
Kleiner
Larry Jackson
Courtney Bauer
Robert Schellhas
Clare County Fair Opens With Record Attention in Harrison
The Clare County Free Fair at Harrison opens July 30 continuing through August 4 featuring a five day harness racing program with two and three year old colts, a record prize purse of 21000, child friendly events, a new grandstand roof, nightly fireworks, and performances by the Hurricane Hell Drivers and College bands.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clare County
Harrison Fairgrounds
Michigan
Albert Haley
Clare County Extension Service
Richard Schroeder
Haley
Harrison
America
Keep Michigan Beautiful drive cuts litter costs
Highway Commissioner John C. Mackie reports 1961 litter cleanup on state highways cost about 322000, down from 1960 but still high. Clare county spent 956, Osceola 2296, Isabella 3299, Gladwin 1260, and Midland 2664. He urges motorists to refuse littering to protect roads and attract visitors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Highway Department
John C. Mackie
Mackie
Clare County
Michigan
Osceola County
Isabella County
Gladwin County
Midland County
Bris
Pappin Patches Wins Michigan Appaloosa Show
The blue-ribbon Appaloosa Pappin Patches owned by Melvin Bonham of Clare took first at the Michigan All Appaloosa show in Jackson. Parade observers noted the horse carrying its costumed owner as Citizens State Bank moved to a new location. The horse previously held first at the National Appaloosa Horse Show in Springfield Illinois.
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Pappin
Melvin Bonham
Clare
Michigan
Fairgrounds
Clare County Free Fair
Seeds germination test leads to federal action against Wisconsin firm
The Michigan Department of Agriculture seed laboratory found 130 of 309 vegetable seed lots with low germination. The case was turned over to federal authorities and a judgment of 525 dollars was entered against a Wisconsin seed company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michigan Department of Agriculture
Wisconsin
Reverse Suggested Dairy Breed For Lower Butterfat
Michigan State University foods expert Dr. Dorothy Arata says the dairy industry should breed cattle for lower butterfat to boost skim milk sales. She argues calories come from fat and calls for producers to help consumers reduce intake while continuing to provide nutritious milk.
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Michigan State University Foods and Nutrition
Dorothy Arata
America
Dr. Arata
Michigan Sets Boating Law To Regulate Waterways
The 1962 Michigan Legislature passed a boating control measure to curb growing waterway use. A three-member committee will set speed limits, regulate motors, and mark navigational and recreation areas with local approval. State funds match county enforcement, aiming for statewide uniformity amid a boating boom.
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Secretary of State
Michigan Waterways Commission and Conservation Department
Michigan Sheriffs Association
Michigan
Cath
Michigan Waterways Commission
Conservation Department
Mich
Dept. of Conservation
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Saginaw Police
Grange
Harold Brooks
Ostalgia
Cadillac
Shamrock
Rotary Club President
Lou Prohut
Chaine
Jimmy James
Harrison Hornet
MW Harrison High School
Horsey
Gordon Adler
Royal Oak
Michigan Water Ski Association
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