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Newspaper
Clare Sentinel
Location
Clare, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Jul 31, 1953
Page
1
Michigan county agents start cataloging surplus hay to ship under government orders to the drought region. Clare county reports about one thousand tons offered as recruiters seek baled hay now and pasture data for future supply.
An all Western Horse Show with 12 events is set for Sunday August 2 at 2 00 PM at the Rodeo Grounds east of the Trout Rearing Ponds. Sponsored by the Baldwin Rotary Club it aims to become an annual event. Noted Michigan horsemen are expected to participate. Edward F Timm as general chairman says three unusual feature acts will be shown. A downtown parade is planned to start at 1 00 PM.
Leo Moore Jennings of 1219 Ferris Royal Oak died after a weeklong illness in Highland Park General Hospital. Born February 5 1892 in Wise township Isabella county he married Beulah Langin on March 29 1916. three daughters survived along with his mother sister and two grandchildren. Funeral services were held at Virgo E Kinsey Funeral Home Royal Oak and graveside at Cherry Grove Clare with Rev Paul Durban officiating.
Ted Hoersch, 17, Clare, Michigan, member of the 4-H Club in Isabella County, is among 50 Michigan 4-H Club members awarded 4-H Club scholarships to Michigan State College MSC. The awards cover first year fees and renew for later years if grades are satisfactory. Hoersch led livestock projects and exhibited the Grand Champion Hereford at the 1952 State 4-H Show and plans to enroll at MSC in September.
Scotts seek league crown as they host unpredictable Smith and Weaver on Wednesday night. A loss could force a playoff with Dover for the loop title, while Drillers Billy Lucy and Mel pitched strong in a 6 4 win over Dover. Leuder and Rilett duel noted as fans expect deeper chase.
Laurence Seiter and Clarence Van, injured in an air craft crash in Colorado, returned home Monday evening with their wives and Robert Seiter. Laurence resumed work at the lumber yard Tuesday morning while Clarence recovers at home and plans to return next Monday. Van notes it is safer to fly small planes than large ones and urges shoulder straps in flight.
Adolph Kinzel a Clare county resident for 42 years died at his Arthur township home Monday after prolonged illness dropsy he was born in Warsaw Poland July 24 1870 and married Pauline Fenske in Cleveland in 1902 The Kinzel family includes widow Amalia Belert son Albert Kinzel three grandchildren and six great grandchildren Funeral services were held Thursday at St John By Lutheran Church Hamilton township with burial in Arthur Township Church Cemetery.
Mrs. M. Smith 69 of Clare was injured in a two car crash at East Fifth and Hemlock at 1 40 PM Thursday. She suffered a injured left shoulder facial bruises and abrasions and will be kept for observation. Arthur Voltz 49 of Detroit received facial bruises and abrasions and was treated and released. Police estimate damage at $700 to the Smith car and $500 to Voltz vehicle.
Mrs Ruth Herron received disheartening news that her son Jack Herron is missing in action in Korea. A telegram from the Army Adjutant General confirms the loss, noting his prior service in Germany and recent volunteering for Korea. Frank Herron is on emergency leave from Colorado military camp.
The Big Rapids Clare district softball tournament will be held in Clare Friday August 7 through August 13 with triple headers on opening nights. Beatt Drilling faces Ewart City Service, City Service leads the league, Mfg meets John's Market, Murphy Construction vs Big Rapids Sunoco, team bracket play with three wins needed to reach finals. Admission to the tourney tilts is nominal.
Robert Campbell returned from the state prosecutor convention to chair a Thursday meeting at his office with all Clare County law enforcement agencies. The group aims to adopt a uniform policy on gaming law enforcement and a formal statement will be released for publication next week.
Women's Central Michigan Golf Tournament underway at Ithaca with four Clare players entered. Semi finals feature Ruth Ward vs Mary Brewer in the upper bracket and Abbia Cole Sally Haddon in the lower. finals set for Friday with consolation matches and multiple flight finals leading to a Park Hotel St Louis banquet note.
Franklin F. Littlefield and Charles Harrold were named to the Farmers Home Administration committee for Clare County. Gordon Purdy announced the appointments by Leyland Small in Lansing. Littlefield is a beef farmer and Clare County resident with farm service roles. Harrold is a beef and general farmer from Arthur Township and Farm Bureau member. Littlefield replaces Fioren Pudway for a three year term. Harrold replaces Simon VanderWoude for a one year term.
The city received a new caterpillar type tractor with front end loader and bulldozer blade last Friday. It is assigned to fill sewer trenches on the Dunlop Road project replacing the old unit and will handle summer jobs and winter snow removal.
Pure Oil leads the Clare league at 6-1 and meets runner-up Farwell 5-1 in a decisive Saturday game that could seal the 1953 pennant. Nolan and Legg pitch for Pure Oil while the Marten brothers handle mound duties for Farwell. An earlier 3-3 nine-inning tie and Speedway 79 11-8 win add intrigue to the intracity showdown. Debbie Nolan posts a .625 average with 24 RBIs as Zinzer and Thayer also pace Speedway 79.
A Michigan State College panel explored rural school finances equalization annexation and consolidation. Officials noted 928 closed districts with 2 984 board members unused salaries 75 000 yearly. They urged reforms while preserving local school control and community identity.
Saginaw Doctor Dr Harry Noack offers free physiotherapy to Arnold Hale polio patient who recently moved home with his family from Clare county. Noack, a temporary displaced person from Germany, would treat Hale in Saginaw and visit him at his residence near the Cornwell Ranch if Hale relocates to the city. Hale must find affordable housing on Saginaw's north side to allow in home treatment with support from veterans groups and social agencies.
The Central Michigan coaching school will run August 17 to 21 with basketball instructors Dan P. Rose Jim Vanderhull and Cecil Nickle leading the program. Notre Dame coach Johnnie Jordan will direct basketball sessions while football will be led by Don Faurot Mike Corgan Henry Fonde and Elmer Engel.
The Clare Rotary Club met at Hotel Doherty with President Dan McDonald presiding. Dr. Derrell of Glenary Ohio spoke on People and Places stressing community cooperation. Visiting Rotarians Included Zigenbrant Carmon Shepherd Wolfe Card Huggett and guests Lindbach Henry Seiter Witbeck.
Murdoch Cities Service Station at Sixth and Meewan comes under new management with a grand opening to be announced later.
Clare's sanitary sewer project faces delay after the State Finance Commission ruling against short-term borrowing. City officials expect a special election to authorize bonds. Brink lowers total cost estimate to about 117000 and outlines next Monday's public meeting at City Hall.
Jos Moravetz 21 of R-1 Gables Michigan drowned in Budd Lake on Monday while on a Michigan honeymoon trip with bride Mary. The double wedding occurred the night before at Gables. They swam from Smiths Cabins toward a raft at Wilson State Park. Moravetz disappeared after grabbing his wife’s ankle as she swam ashore. Lifeguards/locals recovered the body, doctors attempted revival, coroner ruled accidental drowning. Moravetz studied for ministry in Seventh Day Adventist Church.
Clare Mfg will clash with a hand picked group of stars from the three other clubs in the loop August 6 in the All Star game. Davison's wins and Joe Willey’s management highlight a star studded lineup and planned three innings for the starters before Willey directs his own pitchers Dixon and Bay.
East Trip Morris Feller returned to Clare Thursday after a whirlwind trip to New York City where he purchased the stocks of four stores for retailing through his central Michigan stores in Clare Standish and Midland. One stock came from New York and three are being shipped from Newark New Jersey. They include fine ladies and children's wear for my next big sale.
The ninth weekly All Star team shows Scott Drilling leading with nine Drillers on the eighteen man unit. Six starters include Freeman Willey for the fourth straight week and Greer back in the first nine after a three week absence. Cradit Lucey Fred Hageart and Freeman Willey clinch outright department positions based on ten points for first place and five for second.
Admission prices at five area theatres increased today per notices from management. The new rates apply to adults 50 cents and children 20 cents including federal tax, effective on feature presentations. Some pre release specials may carry higher prices.
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