Tragedy in Clare as 17 month old Gary Haring dies in yard accident
The Haring family near Clare suffers a fatal accident when a hay chopper towed by a tractor runs over 17 month old Gary. Lanny Haring, 17, drove the tractor. Gary died from internal hemorrhaging after an emergency operation. Funeral set for Clare Methodist Church at 2 PM with burial in Vernon Township Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Haring
Gary
Clare
Lanny Haring
Charles Haring
Coleman Road
Clare High School
Lanny
Hitchcock
Frank Harings
Danny
Clare Methodist Church
Vernon ‘Township
Isabella County
Virgil Brinkman
Colonville Church of God
Horse Pulling Featured At Isabella County Fair
A horse pulling contest at the Isabella County Youth and Farm Fair runs August 19 to 23 in Mt Pleasant with afternoon light weight and evening heavyweight classes. Prizes total 700 dollars and the Earl Hafer award is presented. Michigan teams are entered under Ernest Klump and Earl Hafer with 2,500 fair programs distributed countywide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Isabella County
Mt. Pleasant
Earl Hafer
Michigan
Ernest Klump
Jack Cheney
Jim Rush
B. C. Mellencamp
Chippewa Wrangler Riding Club
Ken Helmer
Buck” Barry
Isabella County Farm Budise
Memreau
Johnson Preaches at Clare Church While Kennedy Vacationing
Congregation welcomes former pastors Rev. H B Johnson and Rev. Hugh Kennedy as guest ministers. Oscar Olson and family attend as Rev. Johnson preaches and plans to lead services again July 27 before the church closes for Kennedy's return.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congregational Church
H. B. Johnson
Hugh Kennedy
Oscar Olson
Olson
Clare Church
Rev. Johnson
Rev. Kennedy
City Hires New Sprinkling Hours Clarente Gunn Announces Changes
Clare City Manager Clarente Gunn says lawn sprinkling hours now run daily from 6 9 am and 6 9 pm. The previous schedule is disregarded due to a misunderstanding of sprinkling procedures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clare
Clarente Gunn
Local Group Enjoys Mystic Lake Camp Anniversary
Forty guests attended the seventh Good Neighbor Day at Mystic Lake YMCA camp two miles west of Lake. Duane H. Perry, in his sixth year as camp director, led a tour prior to a turkey dinner and talent show by campers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
YMCA
Mystic Lake
Lake
Lansing
Duane H. Perry
Don Luce
Earl Ruby
Robert Gruno
Fred Scott
Harry Cornell
Clinton Case
L. Anderson
K Hammerberg
Omer Parent
Robert Ruby
Burke Collins
Henry Doll
Rogers City Land
Clare
Scouts Open Camp For Girls Day at Fort Scott
Scouts at Fort Scott held a coed field sport day with Archery rifle marksmanship canoeing and swimming. Girls from Harrison Detroit and Royal Oak joined the Explorer Boy Scouts for the event with adult chaperones from Harrison Mt. Pleasant and Detroit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Explorer Boy Scouts
Fort Scott
Camp Rotary
Clare
Harrison
Beth Hughes
Kathy Darling
Karen Harper
Marilyn Rorke
June Lang
Sally Wright
Judy Norquay
Detroit
Carol Mead
Royal Oak
Mondelle Wright
Jack Scheall
Mt. Pleasant
Eunice Demarest Wins Wings As Air Stewardess
Eunice Mabel Demarest daughter of Mr and Mrs Paul Schreiber of 1173 Helen Street Midland formerly of Clare has won her wings as an American Airlines stewardess. Based in New York she completed a Ft Worth stewardess college program covering flight operations meteorology navigation radio techniques schedules tariffs customer relations and beauty culture. Previously Miss Midland for two years and a three time Miss Central Michigan finalist she joins American Airlines among about one hundred new stewardesses in 1983.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eunice Mabel Demarest
Paul Schreiber
Helen Street
Midland
Clare
American Airlines
New York
Miss Demarest
Ft. Worth
Texas
Stwardess
Compliance In '59 Affects Future Wheat Allotments
Farmers who meet the 1959 wheat allotment will gain credits toward future allotments based on their base acreage which equals the farm allotment plus diverted wheat. Excess 1959 production may incur penalties unless stored or delivered to the USDA. Credits depend on compliance in 1959 and may affect price support eligibility in 1959 marketing programs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Floren J. Pudway
Clare County Agricultural Stabilization and Conservation Committee
Secretary of Agriculture
Telephone Rates Up This Month in Clare
The basic residential rate rises 10 cents a month effective July 8 1958 following a Public Service Commission order granting Michigan Bell Telephone Company a revenue increase. One and two party residence plans rise 10 cents and 20 cents for business service. Directory listings costs increase with 25 cents for business listings and 10 cents for residence listings. The spring card charge of $1 is eliminated where other on site work is billed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clare
Public Service Commission
Michigan Bell Telephone Company
Illness Fatal To Floyd Kinde
Floyd Leonard Kinde died July 22 at Gratiot County Hospital Alma after a ten month illness. Born September 18 1897 in Sebewaing he married Geraldine Stewart April 23 1918. He operated a Clare restaurant and motel for 11 years after moving from Traverse City. He leaves wife Geraldine a daughter Mrs M J Pratt of Traverse City a son Stewart three grandchildren and his mother Mrs Anna Kinde of Traverse City. Funeral at Congregational Church Clare July 24 at 2 00 pm with burial in Oakwood Mausoleum Saginaw. Friends may call Stevenson Funeral Home Tuesday evening to Thursday noon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Floyd Leonard Kinde
Gratiot County Hospital
Alma
Sebewaing
Geraldine Stewart
Caro
Kinde
Clare
Traverse City
Congregational Church
Geraldine
M. J. Pratt
Stewart
Anna Kinde
Hugh Kennedy
Oakwood Mausoleum
Saginaw
Mich
Stephenson
Wilson 4-H Club Hosts Densmore Speaker and July Meetings
The Wilson 4-H club held two meetings in three days with sixteen members at the July 12 gathering at the Tuck er home. Refreshments and games followed the business session. A July 15 special meeting at the Ferris Graham residence featured Harry Densmore as speaker, plus project Q&A and a weiner roast after a short ball game.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarence Tucker
Wilbur Gingery
Dayton LaVaye
Ferris Graham
Harry Densmore
Voters Reject Dual Tax Proposals In Annual School Election
In last week’s election the district voted against two dual tax measures and failed to pass a four mill building fund. Voters also defeated the operating levy and sinking fund questions while Gruno won a Board of Education seat over incumbent Joves and Neff trailed. Officials warn of borrowing needs as state aid delays threaten salaries and programs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carl Gruno
Board of Education
Richard Joves
C. B. Neff
Gruno
Gruno Groves
Crs
Pakistan group tours Clare Rotary lunch
A visiting group of eighteen Pakistani teachers and academy administrators, plus one woman, joined the Clare Rotary Club for a noon lunch at the Doherty Hotel. Richard Schroeder, Clare County Agricultural Agent and former agricultural instructor in Pakistan, welcomed the guests who were studying American life and agricultural methods. Dan McDonald organized the program with Schroeder's help.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clare Rotary
Pakistan
Clare
East Lan Sing
Michigan ‘State University
Richard Schroeder
County Ag
Rotary
Dan McDonald
Doherty Hotel
Schroeder
Winners named in 4H judging contest at Island Park
Results from the Island Park economics judging contest select top 6 in senior food preparation. Rose Marie Dole wins first with Mary Lee Sand Brook second and Mary Jo Slack third. Junior division honors Pauline Gagerster first, Carol Coe second, Saralee Uebele third, Nancy Zingery fourth, Sharon Seiler fifth. Additional wins include Janet Bailey in Food Preservation, Linda Mathews in Senior Home Improvement, and Judy Neilson in Junior Home Improvement with broader club representation noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Island Park
Isabella County
Rose
Marie Dole
Loomis Beavers Club
Mary Lee
Sandbrook
Crackerjack
Mary
Jo Slack
The
Jolly Jokers
Bonney Comstock
Loomis Beavers
Sharon Baughn
Pony Creek Club
Barbara Prout
Bowen Club
Pauline Gagester
Carol Coe
Saralee Uebele
Rolland
Nancy Zingery
Lincoln Center
Sharon Seiler
Crackerjack Club
Janet Bailey
Stevenson Lake Club
Linda Mathews
Bowen
Joyce Travis
Estee
Sue Slack
Karen Haas
Ann Warner
Hast Vernon Busy Beaver
Police Nab Gang Of Boy Robbers On Rural Roads
Three Midland youths aged 14 16 and 17 were captured Monday evening by State Troopers after a day of rural robberies and armed threats. The trio allegedly stole from several homes including the Swartout and Cooney farms and fled into the woods before being arrested near the M-10 M-30 intersection by Troopers Clark and Wille.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Engel
Midhant
Engel
Bay
Charles Clark
Fred Wille
Bay City
Bookmobile to Visit Coleman in August Stop
Coleman residents will see the Grace A. Dow Memorial library on wheels August visiting Midland county towns. The Coleman stop at Keller Electric Shop runs from 2 to 5 p m with Hugh Warren announcing the visit and the monthly program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coleman
Grace A. Dow
ROOM 19 Vacation Shifts School Noise Outdoors to Vacant Lot
Ann Ess Morrow notes summer brings youth noise as kids move outdoors to vacant lots and wear bald spots on lawns. The piece critiques loud play, two wheeled stunts, and dangerous vehicle use, suggesting youth activity disturbs neighbors during warm months.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ann Ess
Morrow
Clare County Fair Prepares Show Exhibits and Space
Clare County Fair volunteers under June Rose and the Fair Board receive praise for extensive preparations. Sheep and Swine Housing has upgraded pens. Fairgrounds storage, booths under the grandstand for 4-H use, and expanded livestock exhibitors are planned. County agents Floyd Norcutt and Richard Schroeder inspected beef cattle. A July 24 meeting at the David Tice farm will train youth for show ring. Ralph Morrow of MSU will assist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
June Rose
Fair Board
Clare County Fair
Floren Pudway
Floyd Norcutt
Richard Schroeder
David Ticé
Ralph Morrow
MSU
Grass Fires Reported Near Clare With Minimal Damage
Two grass fires challenged Clare fire crews this week one behind Fullertons garage on South McEwan at 5:00 p m Monday and another 1 1/2 miles west of Clare at 10:00 a m Wednesday both causing little damage no further false alarms have occurred recently.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clare
Fullerton
South McEwan
Boy Burned Throwing Gasoline at Grass Fire
Terry Jones, son of Mr. and Mrs. Clifford Jones of Averill, suffered first to third degree burns on his leg after throwing four cans of gasoline on a grass fire at his grandfather Fred Soule's Lake home. His clothing flashed, grandfather smothered flames, and both were treated at Clare General Hospital where injuries were found more severe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Terry Jones
Clifford Jones
Averill
Fred Soule
Lake
Clare General Hospital
Mr. Soule
Fountain Dedicated To Jack Russell
The Clare Little League honored founder Jack Russell with a commemorative water fountain and In Memoriam plaque at the ballpark on July 20. His widow Violet received roses as Rev V Brinkman led the benediction. Two games followed with notable performances by Gerry Russell and Jim Youngs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack Russell
Clare
Jack
Little League Baseball
Little League
Russell
Violet, Russell
V. Brinkman
Lions
Bears
Gerry Russell
Jim Youngs
Tigers
Cubs
Sam Kushmand
RBI
Little League Picnic Invites Families to Park
The Little League invites the entire family to a Monday 3:00 picnic at the Little League park. Parents and siblings of players are encouraged to attend a semi potluck dinner. Bring a dish to pass. the league supplies hot dogs and pop.
Bible School At Farwell Opens July 28
Under the direction of Ida Fruick Grace Bible Church of Farwell begins daily vacation Bible school July 28 lasting until August 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ida Fruick
Grace Bible Church of
Farwell
Also Mentioned on This Page
Gary Haring
Isabella Fair
Eunice Demarest
Wings
Floyd Kinde
Richard Wheeler
Clare City
Sanford Lake
Swartout
Gordonville
Tilley
Mae
Breckenridge
Stanley Shaver
Pop
Hoyt Farm
Pine River Road
LaPorte Road
William Cooney
Room
Bible School
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