Clare's Senior All Stars edge Clinton Dale in extra innings
Clare's Senior Division all-stars defeated Clintondale 4 2 in seven innings to claim the Eastern Division title. Pitcher Steve McNerney earned his second win, shutting Clintondale out for seven innings and allowing two runs in the bottom of the eighth. Clare scorers came in the top of the eighth on miscues and timely hitting, then they travel to Detroit to face Grand Rapids for the state title. The Clare organization also notes Major League and little leaguers with recent wins and upcoming games under manager Tom Whitfield and Bill Borle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eastern Michigan
Clare's All Stars
Jerry Eberhart
Dennis McNerney
Doug Conners
Clare
Clintondale
Steve McNerney
Ed Raucher
Tom Sheredy
Bruce Patterson
Tom Whitfield
Raucher
Carl Lake
McNerney
All-Stars
Detroit
Grand Rapids
Taylor
All Stars
Saginaw North
Mt. Pleasant
Marty Schlafley
Gladwin
Bob Loren
Allen West
Kenny Gunderman
Midland Circle
Bay City
Bill Borle
Farm Losses Half Million in Drouth
Clare county farmers report crop losses near half a million dollars due to a severe three month drought. Extension director George MacQueen estimates 40 percent normal corn for grain, 60 percent corn silage, 50 percent hay, and 50 percent oats, based on rainfall records from Harrison and Wilson State Park areas.
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Clare County
George MacQueen
The
Sentinel
Square Dance Hoedown At Clare High School Gym
About 200 dancers from Michigan and beyond gather in Clare for the annual hoedown sponsored by the Clare Hayseeders Square Dance Club. The event on July 30 starts at 8 p.m. with national caller Max Forsyth of Indianapolis guiding the western style dancing. Guests may watch the colorful performances.
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Michigan
Clare
Clare Hayseeders Square Dance Club
Max Forsyth
Indianapolis
Indiana
Appoint New Child Worker for Clare and Gladwin Counties
The State Department of Social Services announces the June 27 appointment of Gerald Jeffreys as child welfare worker for Clare and Gladwin counties. He replaces Evlyne Sheltrown on leave, works with the Bureau of Social Aid in Gladwin, and is regularly scheduled in Clare county. Messages to the Clare County Social Services office or the Gladwin office can reach him.
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State Department of Social Services
Gerald Jeffreys
Clare
Gladwin
Jeffreys
Evlyne Sheltrown
Bureau of Social Aid
Clare County
Campaign races heat up for Michigan state and local offices
Voters head to polls Tuesday to nominate party candidates for the General election. Campaigns focus on State Senate 26th District and U S House 99th District with Meek Toepp Tenhouten and Holbrook Neuman McLachlan among contenders. Township races surge as primary ballots replace caucuses.
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Michigan
Lansing
Clare
Mecosta
Newaygo
Osceola
Forrest Meek
John Toepp
Cadillac
Edward Tenhouten
Don E. Holbrook, Jr
Herbert Neuman
Ewart
Archie McLachlan
Osceola County
Walter Maser
Mesick
Meek
Toepp
Tenhouten
Griffith
House of Representatives
U.S
Senate
George Romney
Mennen Williams
Jerry Cavanaugh
Beaver Tool gifts Garfield Memorial Library $1500 for furnishings
The Garfield Memorial Library received a $1500 gift from Beaver Tool & Engineering Corporation. Presenting the check, Beaver Tool president Aubrey E. Streadwick said funds will buy eight items including a Photo-Copy Machine and an illuminated globe, plus furniture for the Children's Section. The library serves Grant, Arthur, Sheridan, Hatton townships and Clare residents and plans to have the new items ready by the start of the school year.
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Garfield Memorial Library
Beaver Tool & Engineering Corporation
Library Board of Trustees
Aubrey E. Streadwick
Beaver Tool
Robert Pinaire
Library Board
Dickman
Lincoln Library
Grant, Arthur, Sheridan
Hatton
Clare
Fair Time Opens Monday at Clare County Free Fair
The Clare county Free Fair begins Monday evening August 1 and runs six days through Saturday August 6 in Harrison. Highlighted by an auto thrill show and a harness racing program with purses totaling about 47 000, plus youth contests and prize beef and lamb auctions.
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Clare County
Harrison
Fair Board
Sentinel
Michigan
FFA
4-H
Farwell Teachers Race Over Pay Leads to Impasse
A long running Farwell Area Schools contract dispute escalates as teachers reject a School Board offer raising starting salaries and top increments. With 26 of 47 teachers holding contracts and 16 having left, negotiators warn of possible class start delays and urge a budget that preserves reserves.
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Farwell
Ronald Yauch
Farwell Education Assn
Jean Grimley
Larry Laverty
Donald Brown
James Babcock
Harold Elenbaas
Michigan Education Assn
Robert Mason
Grand Rapids
the Sentinel
Babcock
PSC Orders Upgraded Signal System At Clare Crossing
The Michigan Public Service Commission ordered Chesapeake and Ohio Railway to upgrade the McEwan Street crossing in Clare with 20 foot cantilevers back to back lights and revised warning timing. Warnings must trigger 20 to 60 seconds before train entry, gong intensity raised, and speed tapes from trains at the crossing submitted within 10 days. City to enforce parking and traffic rules near the crossing to prevent obstructions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michigan Public Service Commission
Chesapeake and Ohio Railway
Clare
Peter B. Spivak
Commission
Clare City Commission Praises Cherry Grove Cemetery Volunteer
The Clare City Commission publicly thanks Mannie Sutton for improving and beautifying Cherry Grove Cemetery. In a May letter signed by Mayor Willard Koch, officials commend his untiring, unpaid volunteer effort and commend his community service as a shining example.
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Clare’s
Cherry Grove Cemetery
Mannie Sutton
Sutton
Willard Koch
Clare City
Couples Day For Golfers At Twin Elms
An all area couples day for golfers is set Sunday July 31 at Twin Elms starting 1 p.m. Reservations must be made by July 29 with Frank and Helen LaGoe or Neilan and Jean Cradit who lead the arrangements.
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Twin Elms
Frank
Helen LaGoe
Neilan
Jean Cradit
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Chamber of Commerce
Rotary
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Jaycees
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