Black Top On Concrete Improves Trunklines
The city progresses on installing black top over concrete on Clare's trunk lines McEwan St from Third to Sixth and Fifth St from Pine to the railroads. The $19,300 project shares $7,000 city and the rest state with construction by Mid America Engineering Co. T. C. Bandagle supervises.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clare
McEwan St
Fifth St
Pine
State Highway Department
Mid- America Engineering Co
St. Joseph
Michigan
T. C. Bandagle
West Fifth St
McEwan
Labor Seeks Control of Legislature
A Michigan committee opposes labor efforts to base state reapportionment solely on population in 1953. The debate centers on balancing metropolitan power with protection for smaller counties. The Association-Citizen proposal aims to keep representation broader than pure population counts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michigan
Phus
United States
Pediatric Clinic at Clare Public School to aid babies and children
Dr. Mark I. Osterlin of Central Michigan Children's Clinic will conduct a pediatric clinic for babies and children at Clare Public School on Tuesday June 17. For appointment contact your family doctor or the Health Department Harrison 2111. Voters must be registered by 200 p m Monday July 7 to vote at the August Primary election.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mark I. Osterlin
Central Michigan
Children’s Clinic
Traverse City
Clare County
Clare Public School
Health Department
Harrison
DeMolay Dominates First Week as Dover Leads D Division
DeMolay won their season opener in the Clare County Softball League D Division, defeating Colonville 6 to 1 with Dick Graham going 2 for 3. Mt. Pleasant Vic's Market beat Clare Mfg 8 to 5 in an exhibition. Hovis Haggart homered for Clare Mfg. Murphy moved to first in Class D with a 12 to 7 win over Davison, highlighted by Bill Brewer's homer and Norm Smith's bases loaded triple. Scott Drilling took their first game 15 to 8 over McDonald, led by Chick Richter. DeMolay then topped VFW 16 to 5 with no hits allowed by Larry Everts and Dick Graham. Dover moved to first place with a 4 to 3 win over Smith & Weaver, Burke Ailett tossing two-hitters. In eight innings, Davison edged Eagle 7 to 6 with Whitmore collecting four hits. Dover beat Scott Drilling 5 to 4 in a late game, Burke Rilett homering.
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DeMolay
Clare, County
Colonville
Dick Graham
Graham
Haggart
Robinett
Rulapaugh
Wichert
Clare Mts
Vic
Mt. Pleasant
Hovis Haggart
Clare Mfs
John Keebaugh
Clare
Layfield
Mairo
Mitchell
Musser
Murphy
Davison
Bill Brewer
Norm Smith
al Luce
Schiafley
D. Luce
A. Luce
Stough
Scott Drilling
McDon
Chick Richter
Scott
Drilling
Bill Chaffee
Tung
McDonald
Andy Irwin
O'Dell
Greer
Shull
Pulcifer
Brasington
VFW
Larry Everts
Bob Colosky
Dover
Smith& Weaver
Burke Ailett
Freeman Willey
Elton Marshall
Smith & Weaver
S&w
Colosky
Miller
Rilett
Armentrout
Eagle
Whitmore
Hagle
Schlatter
Attendance rises at Bible School in Baptist Church
The Rural Bible Mission run Bible School at the Baptist Church shows steady gains from 101 students and 11 staff on Monday to 135 and 143 students by midweek totaling 112 and 153 participants. With two days left the aim is 200 as a program by students is set for Friday night June 13 at 8 00 PM.
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The
Baptist Church
Arthur Cunningham
Rural Bible Mission
the Baptist Charen
Clare Fliers Attend Annual Dawn Patrol
Clare was well represented at the Flying Farmer Dawn Patrol held Sunday in Luzerne with local members and many area fliers. A 600 person farmer breakfast followed aviation gas ban and drew attendees from across the state. Local organizers included Laurence Seiter on parking planes, Ernest Irwin on the queen contest, and Clarence Van as BK photographer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clare
Luzerne
Laurence Seiter
Ernest Irwin
Clarence van
BK. F
Elizabeth Russell
Battle Creek
Falmer
Russell
Randy
Kellogg Air Field
Fire Destroys Funke Barn and Outbuildings
A morning blaze on the WBarl Funke farm near Clare destroyed a 35 by 46 foot barn a 10 by 36 foot cow shed and a 10 by 16 foot chicken coop. Firefighters saved a tool shed. ten tons of hay and farm equipment were lost. Estimated damage around 6000 dollars with limited insurance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wbarl Funke
Thre
Clare
Frank Rilett
Funkes
Kiwanis Honors Bates Family Before Board Duty Start
Kiwanis Club members and their ladies feted Supt and Mrs Bates as Austin Bates prepares to assume duties with the Jackson Board of Education. Circuit Judge Holbrook spoke warmly of the Bateses and their impact on Clare. The Thursday gathering at Art Damoth cottage included a dinner and stories of Bates’ years in Clare with guests Mr and Mrs Dale Kennedy.
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Austin F. Bates
Jackson Board of Education
Bates
Donald Br. Holbrook
Austin
Clare
Kiwanis Club
Art Damoth Cottage
Summit
Dale Kennedy
Lansing
Kennedy
Michigan Educators Association
Clare Public Schools
Golfers Organize For League Similar To Bowling
Local golfers held a meeting Thursday evening to organize a golf league. Thirty two men had signed up, with a goal of fifty for ten five man teams. Special reduced green fees will be available for league members, with play planned on Monday and Tuesday evenings if possible.
Cars Wrecked In Area Over The Week End
Three people were treated at Clare General Hospital after a county road intersection crash north west of Clare. Mrs Emily Irwin and two F arwell youths sustained contusions and lacerations in a two vehicle collision. Separate accidents east of Clare involved excessive speed and damage to four vehicles.
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Clare General Hospital
Emily I. Irwin
Farwell
Clara Fahnestock
Lois Fahnestock
Harrison
Shirley D. Campbell
Mt. Pleasants
Us-27
Clare
Campbell
Warren J. Smith
Corruna
Archbold
Smith
Wendell E. Perry
Sears
Edward C. Pudway
Us-10
Perry
Pudway
Edgar B. Moyer
Saginaw
Shirley Blades
Beftverton
Moyer
Flower Arrangement Meeting Set for June 19 in County
H. L. R. Chapman Extension Specialist in Horticulture will visit the county on Thursday June 19 for a meeting on flower arrangement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. L. R. Chapman
Clare Mfg Picnic a Great Success at Morrison Fair Grounds
The Clare Manufacturing Co annual employees picnic at Morrison fair grounds drew about 2600 attendees including wives and children. Activities ran from 11:00 am with kids games and prizes to 4:00 pm acts and a film crew from Holley publications. Prizes for children and employee awards highlighted a day of food, entertainment, and community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clare Manufacturing Co
Falr
Morrison
California
Jon
Frankie
William Kane
N. A. Miles
Detroit
Holley Carburetor Co
Holley
Jim Standring
Johnny Col“oskay
Ekenbeth Jennings
Sunbeam
Dale Laverty
Philco Radio
Corky Dunlop
Rogers
John Densmore
Mae Ahac
Marie Dennis
Attedes
Promotion Sunday Observed At Congregational Church
Congregational Sunday School closed for the summer with a Children’s Day program after morning worship. Rev. Oscar Witt Olson opened with invocation. Miss Bftie Hales led songs with dept teachers. Awards for attendance given. promotion certificates and Bibles presented to advancing children. Program closed by prayer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congregational
Oscar Witt Olson
Dex Elden
Bftie Hales
Dorothy Duncan
Vivian Hughes
Betty Archey
Jane Hawkins
Rov, Olson
Children Stage Carnival to Raise Funds for Red Cross
A neighborhood group held a small carnival last Tuesday afternoon in Eugene Buzard's yard. Children raised two dollars and handed it to Rev. L. J. Nevins, County Red Cross Chairman, to support relief efforts. Participants include Juliet Wood, Sarah Wood, Jeanette Vose, Sharon Brazie, Benny Parish, Eugene Buzard, Eric Hammerburg, Clay Hardman, Bobby Bailey, and Tomm y and Timmy Thayer with aid from Mrs. Buzard and Mrs. Wood. Activities featured a freak show, fortune teller, Cool Aid stand, ping pong shoot, dart game, and fudge stand.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eugene Buzard
Rev. L. J. Nevins
Red Cross
Juliet
Sarah Wood
Jeanette Vose
Sharon Brazie
Benny Parish
Eric Hammerburg
Clay Hardman
Bobby Baily
Tommy
Timmy Thayer
Buzard
Wood
Four Cars Stolen In Week With Three Recovered
An uptick in thefts leaves four motorists without wheels. three cars have been recovered. Stolen were a 1951 Buick owned by Mrs. Josephine Anderson from behind the Anderson Drug Store, a 1947 Buick belonging to Jack Dillon of Clare, and a dark green 1948 Chevrolet belonging to Richard Miller of Harrison. A car loaned to a stranger named Richard Hughes was found in Hammond, Indiana, with Hughes held there.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Josephine Anderson
Anderson Drug Store
Rustic Barn Dance
Harrison
Us-27
Seaver Amble
Anderson
Jack Dillon
Clare
Richard Miller
Airport
Amble
Richard Hughes
Houghton Lake
Hughes
Hammond
Indiana
DAR Chapter Adopts Michilimackinac Name At Glare Meeting
At a National Society Daughters of the American Revolution gathering in Glare the chapter chose Michilimackinac as its chapter name, the name of the early Michigan territory site at Clare. Also announced were new members and guest speakers from Isapella Chapter and Farwell.
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National Society, Daughters of the America Revolution
Congregational Church
Glare
Michilamackinac
Michigan
Clare
C. H. Woolworth
John Murray
EB. C. Beck
Alice Adams
Isapella
D.A R
Mt. Pleasmer
Detroit
DAR
D. (. Hitler
Farwell
Lou Gee
Phil Hochstetler
Hazel Littlefield Smith
Elizabeth Lister
Lanchestershire County
Ingland
Alma High
Coleman
E. R. Simmons
Summer Playground Program to Open at Clare Public School
The supervised summer recreation program for school age children will open at Clare Public School athletic field next Monday morning. All children may attend from 9:30 to 11:30. In the afternoon only children above the fifth grade attend. Nancy Wild and Ann Lynn Bayes will lead the morning session with Nancy guiding the afternoon.
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Clare Public School
Nancy Wild
Ann Lynn Bayes
Nancy
Death Record Mrs Gitgood of Dayton Tennessee
Mrs. El Pl Gitgood mother of Mrs Richard Hail died June 6 at her Dayton Tennessee home. Mrs Hail cared for her mother in Tennessee during the last three weeks.
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Gitgood
Vo. P. Gitgood
Richard Hail
Dayton
Tenn
Hail
Tennessee
City weighs gas rate hike impact on Clare users
Clare officials study Michigan Consolidated Gas Co rate request with hearings already held and possible reopening. City officials seek protest status as school heating costs could rise from about 2400 to 7000 dollars annually. hearings continue with City Attorney and Michigan Municipal League guidance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michigan Consolidated Gas Co
BAS Company
Clare
Public Service Commission
Howard Everts
J. V. Radenbeck
Michigan Consolidated
City Commission
Supt. of
Austin IF
John McCarthy
Michigan Public Service Commission
Michigan Municipal League
M.M.L
Harold B. Hughes
P.5.c
Beef loss after Wabash freight wreck near Summit Michigan
A southbound Wabash freight train was wrecked on a curve north of Summit, Michigan, injuring no crew. Eighteen cars derailed after a broken axle caused by a position in mid train, with 15 wrecked including eight refrigerator cars full of beer. 88 tons of beef valued at about 77000 dollars spilled and sold on site for 33 to 60 percent of value. Salvagers loaded beef in 10 to 15 foot canvases and hauled it to trucks. some quarters weighed about 300 pounds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wabash
Ann Arbor
Summit
Michigan
Liebmann, Co
Green Bay
Wisconsin
Ice Cream Social by High School Hustlers Held at Bleknell Lawn
The Methodist church class hosts its annual ice cream social on the Win Bleknell lawn at the corner of East Tth and Molwan streets. The event starts Saturday at noon with homemade ice cream, pie, and cake available.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist Church
H. Bleknell
East Tth
Molwan Streets
Emil Pfister to Fill Methodist Pulpits Sunday
Emil Pfister, of Mr Pleasant, will preach at Clare and Farwell Methodist churches next Sunday morning and 11 30 at Farewell. Pfister taught in Clare Public School and toured Europe recently and will meet friends after services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clare and Farwell
Emil Pfister
Pleasant
Pfister
Clare Public School
Europe
Clare
Jury Acquits Fish Co On Short Measure Charge
Jack Solomon of Solomon Fish Co Detroit faced a five man Clare County Justice Court jury in the Clare City Hall for selling fish in containers not marked with the quantity. The jury returned a not guilty verdict after testimony. The case, brought by the Michigan Department of Agriculture, involved containers marked more pounds than contained. Solomon contended the marks showed gross weight before dressing in Detroit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack Solomon
Solomon Fish Co
Detroit
W. B. Dunlop
Clare City Hall
Michigan Department of Agriculture
Fish Company
Doherty
Solomon
Mark Solomon
Marth
Robert Campbell
Clare
Harold B. Hughes
Augusta Primary Election Registration Deadline
Voters must be registered by 8 00 p m Monday July 7 to vote in the Augusta Primary Election.
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City
Co. A. Brink
Labor
Funke
Doris Parrish
Hawking
George Beck
Arthur Carmoth
Lord Jesus
Ood
Bonnie Cerney
Jean White
Jimmy Allen
Mary Beth Archey
Betty Jo, Miller
Janice Spencer
Joy
Lynn Groves
Banny Parish
Lauda Blystone
Becky Sué Groves
Beth Ann Schultz
Ant Kay Elden
Ann Schultz
Betiny Parish
Betty Jo Miller
Suellen Barnes
Jayne Larry
Sharon Sue Schultz
Marsha Kinde
Michele Kinde
Jon Cook
George Finch
Jerry Hendrie
Jimmy Perrine
Barbara Hawkins
Trene Cook
Johnny Groves
Billy Lewis
Bobby Shelander
Mary Kay Loomis
Hardy Morgan
Susan Perrine
Wava Holt
Toni Schultz
Neal Horning
Jimmy Jobnson
Public School
Hotel Doherty
Ideal Theatre
Consumers Power Company
P.s.c
Tae On Public Service Commission
R. R
Emil. Pfister
Jury Acquits Fish Company
Augusta
BANG + Society
Josephine Brigheatt
Nes
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