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Newspaper
Clare Sentinel
Location
Clare, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Jul 21, 1955
Page
1
Portland Michigan fire destroys a drugstore owned by Charles Callihan and Lytle Quick. The blaze began July 18 from an undetermined origin. neighbors saw the flame and alerted authorities. The business was insured and the owners, residents several blocks away, were offered a new building to reopen.
The Clare Baptist Sunday School Intermediate Group of 31 children appeared on Uncle Glen's program on WWTV Channel 13. They performed two choruses, read Bible books, sang duets, played solos, and wrapped with a Bible drill and group choruses before a bus ride to Cedar Park Swimming Pool for a weiner roast and picnic.
The Past Matrons Club met at president Mrs. Erma Gephart's home on Thursday evening July 14 with co hosts Mrs. Marie Hendrie and Mrs. Iya Fisher. Thirteen members attended a pot luck supper and a brief business meeting followed by social visiting. The August gathering will be with Mrs. Nellie Koster in Mcain.
The Class of 1925 raises funds for auditorium curtain with Roy H. Wilson of Detroit O H S Class of 21 sending a gift. Families gather for reunions and dinners while Ralph Factor and family enjoy annual vacations at Wilson State Park on Budd Lake. Parking fines can now be paid in boxes downtown instead of at the Police Station.
Mrs. Ronald Cooper was honored guest at a stork shower on Thursday evening July 14 hosted by Mrs. Ray Hanchett and Mrs. Willis Hawkins at the Hanchett home. Sixteen guests played Scramble Fun and Canasta. Prizes went to Mrs. Dale Miller Mrs. Bernard Tubbs Mrs. William Castle and Mrs. William Harper. Refreshments were served and gifts opened.
A 20 year old Ohio Boy Scout troop leader Thomas Mellfresh of Delaware received injuries that paralyzed his legs after a twisting jump into shallow water at Budd Lake beach Thursday afternoon. He was rushed to Mt. Pleasant hospital about 3 30 by ambulance from Wilson State Park where he accompanied a troop camping trip.
Michigan Department of Health warns against storing picnic food in car trunks as heat creates a warm incubator for bacteria. By the time you reach your destination the food may be contaminated and unsafe to eat.
A Defiance College program in Defiance Ohio provides a one year training for high school graduates to work on weekly and small daily newspapers. The course uses linotype presses as laboratories and covers news gathering writing typing accounting and English. An elective such as shorthand business math or advertising is included. Publisher support may fund tuition with a year of home paper work, and credits may apply toward a degree. Kevin McCann, college president and former weekly paper publisher, endorses the program John Eisenhower era White House aide. Information available from the admissions director at Defiance College.
Eight Clare women golfers traveled to Big Rapids on Tuesday July twelve, competing for prizes in 5s and 7s. Mrs Jo Stough and Mrs Mae Baumgarth won. Baumgarth also won in a bridge game that afternoon.
A stray toddler plunged fifteen feet from a barn loft onto a cement floor at her grandfather Ed Schlafley’s farm, was rushed to Mt. Pleasant Community Hospital, and stabilized. Doctors say she is improving as family stays by her side. The feature also extols Crooked Lake near Lake, Michigan as a year round resort area with markets, roads, and leisure spots, noting Perch Lake’s fishing and scenic shoreline as a draw.
An editorial warns speed as the top highway killer and compares reckless driving to Russian roulette. It cites Lumbermens Mutual’s G. Kemper and a Kansas test showing a 15 minute time saving versus higher fuel and oil use, plus far greater crash risk.
National Farm Safety Week running July 24 30 urges farmers to reduce accidents. P D Gibson Clare County Agricultural Agent says safety saves money with the campaign slogan Your Safety Is In Your Hands. Dave Steinicke MSU warns of sturdy barns safe ladders and electrical circuits and to avoid servicing running machinery. Keep youngsters away from live stock and machinery.
The Citizen's State Bank cautions Clare and Northern Michigan merchants to beware of strangers cashing checks during summer crowds. Even valid checks require knowledge of the endorser's funds right before cashing.
Water enthusiasts are urged to play it safe when swimming fishing or boating by the Michigan Department of Health. The rules emphasize self supervision avoid crowded boats check water depth avoid standing in boats and swim only in daylight at guarded beaches with a companion. Children must be within sight at all times and storms warnings followed.
The Lake General Store operated by Mr and Mrs William Wines serves both locals and visitors as a key trading hub for the region. Water sports enthusiasts flock to Scott's Marine Sales and Service for speed boats and water skiing while winter ice fishing remains popular. Crooked Lake hosts Camp Negation a 4 H project run by Midland Kiwanis with up to ninety youths. Michigan Conservation Department plans public fishing sites with leveled launch areas improving access and marking to attract anglers and boost the lake as a prime fishing destination.
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