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Newspaper
Clare Sentinel
Location
Clare, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Jun 09, 1960
Page
1
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Sunday services move to 9 30 a m at Clare Congregational Church for the balance of the summer season. Church and Sunday School begin at 9 30 a m each Sunday until Labor Day.
Michigan’s 1960 fishing season begins June 18 for black bass including largemouth and smallmouth. The species join trout lakes and streams and inland waters with Great Lakes access, offering trophy opportunities through September 11 on trout waters and December 31 on other waters. The smallmouth and largemouth are praised for fight and variety, with identification tips and differing habitats across the state.
Charles Rutter presided as IOOF noble grand at Tuesday’s meeting. Earl Henderson elected noble grand, Carl Strouse vice grand, Ernest Irwin lodge deputy, James Yeoman representative to Grand Lodge with W C Artcliffe as alternate. Rebekah meetings elected Genevieve Irwin as two year representative, Charlotte Wilcox as two year alternate, Patsy Schlafley as one year representative. Wilcox to begin duties November 1 1960.
A Michigan Department of Health mobile TB detection ray unit will visit Clare county June 13 to 17 offering free TB screening and a diabetes test alongside X rays. High risk individuals such as those overweight or with family diabetes history are urged to test. positives will be referred to their physicians for follow up. The schedule lists Farwell June 13, Harrison June 14 15, Clare June 16 17 with times and locations.
The Mid-M Michigan Gladiolus Society elected Jim, a pharmacist at Houghton Drug in Clare, as vice president at its annual meeting. President George Nadeat of Greenville led the Mt Pleasant gathering as the society, founded recently, is praised as a standout new organization in North America.
Contracts for the completion of the US 27 freeway extend 15 more miles to Clare via Isabella county with a target completion of October 15 1961. Phase one leaves central Michigan section not yet freeway standard but to be upgraded later with additional right of way. The Mt Pleasant to Clare segment adds to more than 150 miles open or contracted on the Indiana to Mackinac route, nearly half the project. Includes a Clare business route connection and structures such as a 233 foot ramp over the freeway and two 30 foot bridges over Spring Creek Drain.
William H. Caple a former Clare businessman and two term mayor who served before home rule died June 4 at Midland hospital at age 75. He retired from real estate in 1955 and moved to Midland with wife Beulah to be near children. He leaves two sons Robert and William and two daughters Mrs. Donald Parity and Mrs. Charles Kaplinger.
The 83 page study by George E. Snyder Associates outlines present and future expansion of Glazer's public water system and financing plans. Mayor Gerald Nivison has held the report for a month and portions were previewed at Michigan Week Civic dinner. It warns of population growth and distribution gaps making early expansion urgent.
The two day opening drew 286 cars to Clare Cleaners despite a dry cleaning service forecast of 100. Clare’s population was revised by the Snyder report, with the city facing water pressure and supply challenges. A future series will explain the water plan and city commission comments.
State Representative Russell H. Strange Jr. of Clare announces candidacy for a third term and plans to file nominating petitions for the Republican nomination in the August primary. He lists committee assignments and legislative acts signifying ongoing pivotal roles in taxation, elections, and state governance.
Fifteen graduates from St. Cecilia’s School eighth grade were honored at 10:30 Mass Sunday and a breakfast at Doher Ty’s Fifth Avenue Room. Fr J I Sruba hosted the celebration and the school’s decade of service prompts plans for a convent to free space for instruction.
Two candidates announce for Clare County Probate Judge. Attorney Robert H. Campbell of Clare is running and will file nominating petitions soon. Alexander T. Strange II of Clare County also seeks the probate judgeship with a long record in law and public service.
A Friday 8 p m service at the Clare Seventh-day Adventist church will honor owners of the oldest Bibles in Clare. The event closes a community Bible survey sponsored by the church with gifts for the oldest Bible holder and others with very old Bibles. A technicolor film Footsteps of Livingstone will follow, depicting scripture translation work and Congo scenes.
The Hagle Pastrol of Troop 120 led by Tom Dunn, sponsored by Clare Knights of Columbus, won the Scout skills Weidman trophy at the Tomahawk District Camporee held June 3 to 5 at Camp Rotary. Marlin Alexander was scoutmaster and Paul Sheponski was troops chairman.
Mrs. Donna Hecker of Clare County withdraws from the probate judge primary race citing poor health after physician advised stepping aside this week ahead of the next election.
Fine turnout noted as Babe Ruth League opens with a Sunday doubleheader. Rams beat Cards 17 to 3 and Seals beat Giants 20 to 5. Winning pitcher Butch Eberhart for Rams. Breen Roark battery for Cards. Norcutt Green battery for Seals. Pudway Puppo pitching and Dunn Hart catching for Giants. Umpires Leonard Stanley Robert Mac Daniels L Green Russ Eberhart Joe Greer. Fans urged to attend Thursday evening games at the High School diamond.
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