Farwell JayCees Accept Charter Ceremony Honors
Farwell Junior Chamber of Commerce earned club status last Thursday evening as new officers accepted the charter in a formal presentation. President Larry Laverty received the charter and membership scroll from Marty Densmore of Mt. Pleasant district vice president.
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Farwell JayCees
Larry Laverty
Harry Densmore
Farwell Junior Chamber of Commerce
Marty Densmore
Mt. Pleasant
JayCees
Links Tourney Has Started
First-round matches in the Monday Night Golf League annual tournament began with two contests set for completion before July 24. In Flight Four, two eliminations were called for and brackets cap at 16 players. League Secretary Don Richardson announced all first-round contests may be played now.
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Don Richardson
Richardson
Keith First
Harrison
Chris Demo
Isabella County Hosts Black and White Show Winners
The Isabella County Black and White Show drew 56 head judged by John Baker, Gratiot County extension director. Penrose Farms claimed Grand Champion Bull and Grand Champion Cow, while Albert Bowerman of Rosebush showed the Reserve Grand Champion and Junior Champion with a strong Senior Calf. Nancy Moeggenberg won Reserve Jr. Champion, Robert Becker took Reserve Sr. Champion, and Norman Gross earned Best Udder.
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Isabella County
John Baker
Gratiot County
Penrose Farms
Albert Bowerman
Rosebush
Nancy Moeggenberg
Robert Becker
Norman Gross
Glass Beads Placed on Michigan Highways to Refresh Centerlines
Michigan drivers encounter 375 tons of glass beads spread on fresh centerline paint to improve nighttime visibility. The highway department coats 7,500 miles of lines with white yellow and black paint, replacing beads annually at a total cost around 600 thousand dollars.
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Michigan
Fhre Highway Department
Highway Department
Pike Jumped On Baker While Fishing On Crooked Lake
Detroit angler Ray Baker was fishing on Crooked Lake last Saturday when a 24 inch pike jumped into his back as he headed to shore. Witnesses noted no injuries or fish marks, Baker claimed the bite came within about 20 minutes of casting.
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Ray Baker
Detroit
Crooked Lake
Nozzir
Sentinel
Lake News
Baker
P.S. Baker
Clare Church of God Names New Pastor
The Sentinel retracts an earlier report naming Rev. Harold Nesser as pastor. the correct surname is Messer. The Clare church announces Rev. Messer will lead services and oversee parish activities.
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Clare Church of God
Harold Nesser
Messer
Benefit Show For Lincoln Fire Dept In Lake George Hall
Lincoln Township Volunteer Fire Department plans a benefit concert at Lake George Community Building featuring Justin Tubb and guests to raise funds for new fire equipment including a siren. The show runs 1 3 pm and 6 8 pm with indoor staging and seating for 8 9 hundred, tickets at local businesses or at the door.
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Nashville
Tennessee
Lake George
Lincoln Township
John Bean
Clare Fire Department
Freeman Township
Freeman
Farwell
Farwell School
Coker’s
Woman Seeks Tourist Information at State Center
A woman stops at the State Highway Department Tourist Information Center asking for directions. Supervisor Ralph Olson offers help and asks the type of gas, when she clarifies she only wants tourist information.
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State Highway Department
Ralph Olson
Airport expansion gets $61592 contract and start date
The Clare airport project total cost rises to 96000 with Benchley and Yeager as the awarded contractor to begin clearing and paving on August 1. Brewer Engineering will manage engineering with a 11000 value. land acquisition is 11400 and apron expansion costs 2500 shared by Michigan and Holley Carburetor's Clare Aircraft Division.
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Clare
Alan W. Ott
Citizens State Bank
Chamber of Commerce
Benchley and Yeager
Ott
Brewer Engineering
Owosso
Michigan
State of Michigan
Holley Carburetor
Clare Aircraft Division
Holley
State Con Con looks behind reasons for convention
A reader argues that the constitutional convention is crucial to protect citizen rights and geographic representation in Michigan. They warn against centralization and a population based reapportionment that could empower a few bosses, and they defend limited government and free-market principles to avoid state socialism. The note seeks support for a delegate in the 28th Senatorial District.
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Michigan
Senatorial
Clare County Fair Opens Six Day Run In Harrison
The Clare County Fair at Harrison launches a six day program starting July 31 with grandstand acts by Minnie Pearl Red Levine and parts of the Grand Ole Opry. Children’s Day features the Olympia Circus and a bike giveaway. Harness racing runs Wednesday through Saturday with a photo finish camera and prize money promised. Major events include a Kraft Foods dairy contest on August 1 and nightly fireworks.
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Clare County Fair
Clare County Fairgrounds
Harrison
Minnie Pearl
Red Levine
Tennessee
Olympia Circus
Fair
Albert Haley
the Sentinel
Haley
Kraft Foods of
Clare
Harley Holt
Bryan Miller
Clare Hardware
Sherbeck Amusement Company
James McNamara
Lonzo
Oscar Oscar
Grand O' Opry
Farwell
Clare County
Louise Switzer
Grand Ol’ Opry
Spring Cleaning at Elementary Auditorium Curtains
Workers remove all drapes and stage curtains for cleaning at the elementary school auditorium. The routine task includes taking down window drapes and heavy stage curtains, cleaning the floor, seats, walls, lights, and ceiling as part of a periodic refresh.
Electors Confused Over Michigan Con Con Primary
Secretary of State James M. Hare warns low turnout and voter confusion in Michigan's July 25 constitutional convention primary. He cites the chance that delegates may reflect a minority and notes many voters do not understand they will vote for two delegates per district.
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Michigan
James M. Hare
Hare
Clare
Isabella
Donald E. Holbrook
Charles L. Anspach
CMU
Mt. Pleasant
Cecil W. Epple
Isabella Board of Supervisors
Franklin Delano Roosevelt
Theodore Roosevelt
John Quincy Adams
White House
Roosevelts
Adamses
Holbrook
Hubbs
Myles Anspach
Epple
Donald E. Holbrook, Jr
21St Judicial Circuit
Masonic Lodge
Lewis Hubbs
Anspach
Township
Isabella County
Gladwin County Celebrates First White Settler Centennial
Clare officials were reminded of Gladwin County's centennial event running today through Sunday. Citizens and officials toured city hall inviting Mayor Gerald Nivison and residents to join four day activities featuring costumes from 100 years ago. Centennial chairman Kenneth Kerswell outlined programs highlighting local history and early settlement at Secord township along the Tittabawassee River.
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Clare
Gladwin County
Lois Clarey
Gerald Nivison
Marvil Secord
Secord Township
Gladwin
Kenneth Kerswell
Tittabawassee River
Gladwin Township
Saginaw County
Midland County
Grout
Billings
Cedar River
Cedar
Farmers Warn Against Storing Wet Grain Risks
Leyton VY Nelson of Michigan State University cautions farmers not to store grain with moisture near or above 14 percent. Wet grain invites grain insects and mold, especially in warm weather. Use labeled wheat protectants cautiously, verify FDA residue rules, and test moisture before storage to avoid contamination and potential federal rejection.
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Leyton VY. Nelson
Michigan State University
Nelson
Sanford Boat Races Set For Sunday July 23
Professional boat races return to Sanford for an annual event on Sunday July 23 starting at 1 30 p m. Six classes compete including A C D F Hydros and CI and C racing runabouts with world champion Harry Demski and Warren Shaw of Midland driving. Joe Katsesare will perform water ski stunts and Art Sative of WMDN will sing at intermission along with a ski show from 12 to 1 30 p.m. Refreshments available.
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Sanford
Francis Grove Road
Harry Demski
Midland
Warren ‘Shaw
Joe Katsesare
Art Sative
WMDN
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