Michigan State hosts Homemakers Conference July 26 29
More than a thousand Michigan homemakers travel to East Lansing for the Homemakers Conference at Michigan State University. The four day event runs July 26 through 29 with informal classes and programs led by speakers including Mrs Anne Anderson Karl Haas and Martha Griffiths. A fashion show highlights Tuesday evening and Catherine Cleveland will discuss Middle Eastern costumes. Some attendees will visit for a single day with special programs on Wednesday and Thursday.
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Michigan
East Lansing
Homemakers
Michigan State University
Anne Anderson
Better Homes and Gardens Magazine
Moscow
Karl Haas
WJR
Detroit
Martha Griffiths
17Th
Congressional Distriit
Catherine Cleveland
State Department
Lebanon
Clare School Board Elects Lionel Duncan President
The Clare School Board named Lionel Duncan to succeed Harold Hughes as president. Duncan won a third term in the July 11 district election. Other officers re-elected were Dr. C. B. Neff as secretary and Frank T. LaGoe as treasurer. Carl Gruno was named president pro tempore. The session marked the first under seven member board rule. Superintendent Richard Wheeler reported the district faced an operating deficit with about a $28 000 reserve and tax collection unofficially estimated at 90 to 92 percent. The board unanimously approved a resolution of appreciation for Harold B Hughes, who retired after nine years on the board and six years as president.
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Clare
Lionel Duncan
Harold B. Hughes
Duncan
C. B. Neff
Frank T. LaGoe
Carl Gruno
E. A. Anderson
Alfred Austin
Neil Stirling
Richard Wheeler
The
Sentinel
Harold Hughes
Hughes
Isabella
Board of Education
Harold B Hughes
Nurses Meet Practical Nurses Association Session
A Practical Nurses Association meeting was held on Wednesday July 18 at 7 30 pm at the home of Mrs June Schafer in Mt Pleasant. President Mrs Schafer opened with a letter about accepting the Isabella Clare district into the state organization. Six members attended and the next meeting was set for August 16 at 7 30 pm at the home of Mrs Donna Kent 121 N Kerney Ave Mt Pleasant.
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The
Practical Nurses Association
Pam
June Schafer
Mt. Pleasant
Isabella-Clare
Donna Kent
Kerney Ave
Optimistic Outlook for Pork Raisers This Year
Michigan State University economist John Ferris predicts hog prices will rebound. He expects hogs to average around $18 to $19 in 1961 with a possible $15 in December and a rise to about $18 in the first half of next year. Reduced farrowings back the optimistic outlook as the 1960 spring pig crop fell 16 percent nationally and 11 percent in Michigan.
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Michigan State University
John Ferris
Chicago
Ferris
United States Department of Agriculture
Michigan
Speaking At Farwell Church Speaks Dr. Charles Baker
Dr. Charles Baker president of Milwaukee Bible College will be guest speaker at Farwell Grace Bible Church 11 o clock service July 24 He earned a D D from Dallas Theological Seminary formerly preached for Fundamental Bible Church Milwaukee The college sold property and will relocate to Grand Rapids with new construction soon Public invited to hear him at 11:00 service.
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Charles Baker
Milwaukee Bible College
Farwell Grace Bible
Baker
Dallas Theological Seminary
Fundamental Bible Church
Milwaukee
Wisconsin
Grand Rapids
Dr. Baker
Bowen Busy Bees 4 H Club Holds July Meetings Tour Planned
The Bowen Busy Bees 4 H Club held its monthly meeting on July 11 at the Bowen School and hosted a July 17 picnic at Island Park in Mt. Pleasant. A tour to the Dow plant in Midland is planned for members and Beatrice Cluley was honored with a going away party as she prepares to visit Spain.
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Bowen Busy Bees
Bowen School
Island Park
Mt. Pleasant
Dow
Midland
Beatrice Cluley
Spain
Fabian
Clare’s new public well yields 600 gpm during test
City Manager Clarence Gunn reported to the City Commission that the new Clare well produced 600 gallons per minute in a 24 hour test. Water shows low iron at 0.6 ppm and lacks the problematic minerals of Well No. 2. Remaining steps include Health Department approval and laying mains under the railroad. The 26 inch gravel walled well sits 80 feet deep near the Clare railroad station on land owned by Mrs. Kate Dunlop.
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Clare
Clarence Gunn
Gum
Health Department
Kate Dunlop
Workmien
Campaign Opens for St Henrys Parish School Remodel
St Henrys Rosebush and St Charles Seaton open the General Phase of their development fund campaign with ceremonies on July 18 at St Henrys church. The drive aims to raise about 85 000 for school and church improvements, with over 50 000 pledged in the first phase.
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St. Henry’s
Rosebush
St. Charles
Seaton
St. Henry’s Church
Father McGee
St. Henry
John Reehbauch
Joseph White
Philip Epple
Joe Hrdlovich
Frank Lynch
John Wezensky
Aaron Prout
Joe Wezensky
Matt McConnell
Paul Moeggersberg
Clive High Class of 40 Reunion Set for July 31 1960
The Clive high School Class of 40 will hold its 20 year reunion on July 31 1960 at Clare Tour ist park with a potluck lunch at noon.
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Clive High School
Clare
County GOP Convention at Courthouse August 10
Clare County Republican Committee vice-chairman Sarah Schaeffer announces the County Convention at the Courthouse in City dr Harrison on Wednesday August 10 at 8 p.m. Delegates from the August 5 1958 primary elect four delegates and four alternates to the State Convention in Detroit August 27 1960 to nominate candidates for Secretary of State Attorney General Auditor General State Treasurer and one Supreme Court Justice.
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Sarah Schaeffer
Clare County Republican Committee
Harrison
Schaeffer
Detroit
Michigan
Supreme Court
Manslaughter Trial Set After fatal Grant Township crash
Richard Dean Miller of Isabella County faces a Circuit Court manslaughter trial next Wednesday for the November crash that killed John Oliver Barkhari of Royal Oak. Miller, injured in the collision, has been held in Clare county jail after a not guilty plea. Possible penalties range to 15 years and a $7,500 fine. negligent homicide could carry up to two years and a $2,000 fine.
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Grant Township
Richard Dean Miller
Isabella County
Miller
John Oliver Barkkari
Royal Oak
Barkkari
Clare County
James S. Bicknell
Barkham
Wiler
Wyone
Clare
Us-10
Donald F. Holbrook
Paul James
Mt. Pleasant
Bicknell
Want-Ads prove powerful in Clare Sentinel listings
The Clare Sentinel urges readers to place want ads noting strong responses from cabin rental and other notices. It highlights items for sale and services, praising telephone ad placements for quick results and urging calls to EV 6-9938 to start advertising.
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Sentinel
Fair Week Program Boasting Big Midway
Clare County Fair in Harrison runs August 1–6 with $12,000 harness racing and Jolie Chitwood Auto Thrill Show. Minnie Pearl and Pee Wee King headline, midway expansion, new rest room, 50 percent state aid for project, and Children’s Days with reduced midweek prices.
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Minnie Pearl
Pee Wee King
Grand Ol’ Opry
Clare County Fair
Bears Top L.L. Title at Stake in July Playoff
The Little League Bears need one win or a rival loss to clinch the second half title. The playoff game against the Tigers is scheduled for Monday July 25 at 4 30 at Clare Little League park. A State Tournament appearance for Clare is set for August 28 in Bay City.
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Little League Bears
Tigers
Clare Little League Park
Clare
Hemlock
Bay City
Wheat support rises to $1.79 per bushel in 1960
The U S Department of Agriculture sets 1960 national average wheat support at $1.78 per bushel, up one cent from the advance price. Clare County’s 1960 final rate stands at $1.79 for No 1 wheat, with loans and purchase agreements available through January 31 1961 and nonrecourse loans due March 31 1961. Producers must meet 1960 wheat acreage allotments. The 1959 crop support averaged $1.81 per bushel.
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U. S. Department of Agriculture
Clare County
Michigan
Fire hazard check urged during Farm Safety Week
Michigan State University expert urges lightning protection checks on farms during National Farm Safety Week July 24 30. He notes March October are highest risk and August fires total over 0.5 million dollars in four years. Recommendations include proper grounding rods cables fasteners and choosing reputable lightning protection dealers.
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Michigan
Richard Pfister
Michigan State University
Pfister
1960 Michigan Official Highway Map goes on sale
Distribution of 1960 Official Highway Map by the Michigan State Highway Department has begun. 600000 copies were printed by Rand McNally, with 350000 for public requests and 250000 shipped to organizations. Free maps available by writing Motorist Services Division, Lansing.
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Michigan State Highway Department
John C. Mackie
Rand McNally & Co
Skokie, Ill
Mackie
Highway Department
Skokie
Ill
Michigan Tourist Council
Chambers of Commerce
Michigan State Police
State Conservation, Department
Motorist Services Division
Michigan
State Highsway Department
C. Mason
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John
Mary Street
South Rainbow
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First Street
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St. Henrys
County
GOP Convention
Stenoy
Vienna
Austria
Clare Sentinel
Harrison Fair
Albert Haley
Fair
June Rose
Haley
Joie Chitwoods
Olympia Circus
Wit
Linda Grinage
Michigan Dairy Princess
Sharon Butcher
Clare County Dairy Princess
Sherbeck Amusement Co
the Fair Board
Kitty Wells
Decca
Koa
India
Bears
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