Route chose for US 10 expressway around Clare
The State Highway Department approved an engineering report for a new US 10 expressway around Clare on July 21. The plan relocates US 10 north of Clare, extending seven and a half miles west to the M 115 and US 10 junction near Farwell. Construction bids are planned in about three years.
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Clare
State Highway Department
Lansing
Farwell
Highway
Michigan
Old State Road
CB Radio Volunteers Aid Michigan State Police
Citizens Band radio operators in Central Michigan join the Michigan Citizens Band Coordinating Board to support emergency reporting. Channel 17 will be reserved for law enforcement messages, with accidents allowed. state posts in the Third District can monitor. The project funds total 4.2 million with 1968 bids planned, enabling a 7.5 mile dual lane freeway from Clare to Ludington to ease US routes and boost traveler information access.
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Citizens Band
Michigan
Crossroads Citizens Band Radio Club
W Harrison Fairgrounds
Michigan Citizens Band Coordinating Board
C.B
Vernon Township Celebrates Centennial Legacy in 1965 or 1966
Vernon township plans a Saturday July celebration at the township hall to mark 100 years since its organization. Judge Donald Holbrook will speak at 2 00 PM as a centennial plaque is mounted on a stone and a cemetery marker is dedicated. Open house and displays of old records, photos, and biographical notes accompany the event highlighting Vernon’s 1865 1866 organizational dates and Clare County links.
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Vernon Township
Vernon Township Hall
Donald Holbrook
John Stough
Percy Tough
William Chapple
Alice Stough
Stough
Ernest Irwin
Rhea O’grady
Mary Brooks
Forest ‘Brewer
Lionel Duncan
Harold Brooks
Isabella County
Fair Opens Monday For Week Long Card In Harrison
Clare County free fair returns for 1965, running Monday through Saturday with day by day exhibits and entertainment. Harness racing starts Tuesday August 3 with purses totaling 8000 that day and 3000 each day through Friday rising to 4000 on Saturday. Activities include 4 H events, stock judging, talent shows, bicycle drawings, auto thrill show, and midway by Sherbeck Amusements.
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Clare County
the Sentinel
Harrison
Three Clare dairymen place 2 3 4 in June Isabella Dairy Herd
Dan Pnacek leads with 37 cows at 1460 pounds of milk and 50 bf. Russell Davis has 30 cows at 1419 pounds and 51 bf. Donald Holbrook with 36 cows averages 1401 pounds and 52 bf. Penrose Farms reports top individual 2400 pounds and 96 bf.
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Clare
Isabella
Improvement Assa
Dan Pnacek
Russell Davis
Donald Holbrook
Penrose Farms
Thomson Engineering Inc expands in Clare with new plant
Thomson Engineering Inc a Thomson Corporation subsidiary acquires Somar Industries defense assets Essexville and Clare. The Clare plant in the former Schaeffer dairy building will start moving in this week with two machinist openings and a projected workforce of 15 plus in four months. The 3000000? annual production target spans Thomson Engineering and Manufacturing divisions.
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Thomson Corporation
Bay City
Michigan
Thomson Engineering Inc
Somar Industries Inc
Essexville
Clare
Thomson
Schaeffer’s Dairy
Cliff Minnick
the Sentinel
Thomson Engineering
Minnick
Lake
Somar
Golf Day Set for August 5 at Twin Elms
The Clare Chamber of Commerce hosts a golf stag day on August 5 at Twin Elms drawing men golfers and friends from Michigan. The package covers 18 holes greens fees a big dinner and cash prizes for contests. Kenneth Ritter leads arrangements and Ken Barnes confirms cash awards.
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Twin Elms
Clare Chamber of Commerce
Michigan
Ken Barnes
Kenneth Ritter
Alma Golfer R Bren Amen Captures Central Michigan Title
Alma golfer R Bren Amen wins the Central Michigan Association championship at Twin Elms with an 8 under par 140 over 36 holes. Burke Collins edges John Frisbey in a playoff for runner up in the third flight among 45 entries. Players hail from Clare, Alma, Mt. Pleasant, Ithaca, St. Johns and Portland. prizes awarded to all.
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Alma
R. Brenamen
Central Michigan Association
Twin Elms
Burke Collins
John Frisbey
Collins
Clare
Mt. Pleasant
Ithaca
St. Johns
Portland
Clare All Stars Win Regional Titles Advance to State
Clare II and Clare Senior Division all stars captured regional titles advancing to state tournaments. Clare II beat Gladwin 8-3 with Mike Musser striking out 12 and Aaron Carey homering. Clare II defeated Midland Southtown for a spot in Detroit finals. Senior Division edged Saginaw Two South in a dramatic overtime win highlighted by a five-run uprising and a double play. Spectators packed Clare High as games drew capacity crowds.
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Clare
Clare All Stars
Midland
Saginaw
Clare II All Stars
Gladwin
Mike Musser
Aaron Carey
All Stars
Detroit
Gaylord
Sheredy
Vote Set September 13 for Clare Gladwin Community College
A September 13 1965 election is set to approve a one and one half mill tax to fund a proposed Clare Gladwin Community College District serving Clare Gladwin and Isabella counties with eventual district joining. Six trustees will be elected and the district would gain levy authority. plan calls for immediate steps to join with the Clare County Intermediate District.
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Clare County
Community College
Clare
Gladwin
Isabella County
Boards of Education
Lansing
McNamara
Clare-Gladwin Community College
Witbeck's Foodliner ad corrects July 31 expiry
The store ad on page B-6 contains an error with the expiring date for a four coupon offer. The correct expiry is July 31, not August 31.
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Witbeck
Foodliner
Water Conservation Urged as Michigan Shortage Grows
The Sentinel notes Michigan's water supply is depleting with rising usage and urges personal action. It previews next week’s insides page offering 10 concrete tips for residents to save water and protect a vital resource.
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Michigan
Lake Hardware Sold To Upstate Couple In Lake Community
Lake Hardware Store at Lake exchanged hands Monday. New owners Mr and Mrs George W Dague arrive from Traverse City and bring experience from a prior Galveston Indiana hardware business. Bratts remain definite in plans.
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Lake Hardware
Lake
William H. Bratt
Bratts
George W. Dague
Traverse City
Galvaston
Indiana
Gulf Gas Station
Steve
Jean Dender
Cornell Grocery
Harry and
Lécta Cornell
Log Cabin
Jerry and
Sué McGraw
Lake General Store
Orren
Kay Sutton
Joe Mayes
Ludington Drive
Egeyman
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C.B. Radio
Howard E. Hill
Ludington
Cadillac
Crystal Lake
Traverse Bay
Marty Schlafley
Sentinel Photo
Vernon
Charles Day
William Phimsey
Cornelius Bogan
James M. Stough
William Phinesey
Elias Wheaton
Vernon City
Sherbeck Amusements
Jim Grove
Bernie McNerney
David Shepperley
Jim Stevens
Police
Dan Kostrzewa
Romney
Joe McNerney
Clare High
J.C. McNamara
State Dept. of Public Instruction
Mackinac Island
U.S
Sentinel
Upstate
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