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Newspaper

Clare Sentinel

Location

Clare, Michigan, United States of America

Date

Jun 14, 1956

Page

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Two School Posts Open At Election In Clare

Clare Public Schools announce two school board vacancies following last Monday's meeting. One seat opens due to Earl Ruby's resignation. the other due to Dr. K Hammerberg's term ending. Voters will elect for a three year term and a one year term respectively on July 9.

Clare Board of Education Earl Ruby K. Hammerberg Hammerberg Ruby Richard Wheeler Russell Eberhart McKinley

Clare Army Reserve Unit Heads to Camp McCoy Training

Sixty men of the Clare Army Reserve Unit including officers and enlisted personnel will board a bus at midnight Saturday heading to Camp McCoy Wisconsin. They will spend two weeks there undergoing military maneuvers and tactical training.

Clare Army Reserve Unit Camp McCoy Wisconsin

Lions Secure No-Hit Victory To Lead Clare League

Mickey Campbell pitched the first no hit game in Clare Little League history, striking out 14 as the Lions defeated the Tigers 10-1. Campbell went four for four at the plate and hit a homer, lifting the Lions to a 3-0 mark while the Tigers fell to 2-1. Upcoming games include Cubs vs Bears on June 14 and Lions vs Cubs on June 18.

Cubs Lions Butch Eberhart Mickey Campbell Acker Cub Jim Perrine Chuck Stirling Jim Johnson Tigers Clare Lion Jerry Hendrie Pat Murphy Campbell Bears Ti‘goes-Eyors Béars- Lions

Service Pins Awarded At Michigan Company Event

The Cities Service Oil Company promotion department in Michigan held a Service Award Pin Presentation at the Hotel Doherty. Renee H. C. Smith received a Ten Year Service Award pin as a pumper in the Wise Pool Isabella county. Main speaker was Mr Meck Clare of Bartlesville Oklahoma. R C Cooper of Olney Illinois also spoke. Thirty nine employees and wives attended with Mr and Mrs Tim Frey as special guests. Dinner and service were described as exceptional and enjoyed by all.

Cities Service Oil Company Promotion Department Michigan District Renee Doherty H. C. Smith Wise Pool Isabella County Meck Clare Bartlesville Oklahoma R. C. Cooper Olney Ilinois Tim Frey

Farm Bureau Women Camp Plans Announced

Clare County Farm Bureau Women held a June meeting at Mrs. Ray Houghton’s home. Seven groups attended. tornado safety and voting guidance discussed. July 9 voter registration deadline and August 4 absentee ballot deadline announced. Camp for District 6 set for June 20–21 at Coldwater Lake 4H Camp with $5 two day fee. registration due June 16.

Clare County Farm Bureau Ray Houghton Brown Corners Kenneth Kapplinger Colonville Glen Poet Winston Raymond Charles Kleinhart Ed Sehiemann Clare Vern Stephison Mann Siding Chatterbox Group Karl Pretzloff Hersheyville Group Glenn Lloyd James McGure Farm Bureau Women’s District 6 Coldwater Lake Farm Bureau

Death Claims Mrs. McFarland of Rosebush

Mrs Maude McFarland 74 of Rosebush died June 7 at Community Hospital Mt Pleasant due to a heart condition. Born February 18 1882 in Harrison she married Manley McFarland in Flint April 23 1910. Survived by husband three daughters three brothers three sisters and twelve grandchildren. Burial in Coleman cemetery following funeral June 10 at 2 pm. She was a member of Rosebush Center Methodist church.

Maude McFarland Rosebush Community Hospital Pleasant O’laughlin Coleman Thomson Coleian McFarland Harrison Matthew Preston Manley McFarland Flint Harold Anderson Fred Zinger Clare Floyd Dixon Rosebush Center Methodist Church

Farwell Harrison News Briefs Church Notices

Brief reads like a compact society column noting events at Harrison city church gatherings and community notices. Names and exact dates are unreadable in the fragmented OCR but the item references local church activities and social updates.

Harrison News Farwell Society

Clare Sidewalk Sale Promises Townwide Bargains

Merchants in Clare gear up for a June 15 Sidewalk Sale with tables along McEwan Street and side streets. Special items and low prices attract crowds as local clubs and volunteers support the event with treats, displays, and promotions.

McEwan Street

New County Home Agent Named for Clare County

Miss Phyllis Pearson will become the full time Home Demonstration Agent for Clare County on July 1 as appointed by the State Board of Agriculture. She is MSU trained in Home Economics and daughter of longtime 4-H leader Nevell Pearson. Pearson will serve Clare County and assist with 4-H work while Miss Mary Muller leaves to lead in St Joseph County.

Phyllis Pearson Clare County P. D. Gibson Miss Pearson State Board of Agriculture Michigan State University Michigan State Nevell Pearson MSU Mary Muller Clare Gladwin St. Joseph County

James Irwin Graduates as Wayne State Confers Diplomas

James Irwin of Clare is listed among more than 1,200 graduates to receive bachelor and advanced degrees at Wayne University's commencement. Ceremonies occur Thursday June 14 at 8:30 p.m. in the State Fair Colisain with totals by college showing Liberal Arts 306 Education 348 Graduate School 277 Business 119 Engineering 63 Medicine 89 Law 45 and other colleges 24.

Wayne University James Irwin Clare College of Liberal Arts College of Education Graduate School of Business Administration College of Engineering Uay College of Medicine Law School College College of ‘Nuwsitiz

Club Groups and Teachers Meet at Doherty Hotel

A week of meetings at the Hotel Doherty included the Woodruff birthday dinner on June 5. June 6 saw service clubs and Cities Service Oil production staff with wives. The Farm Bureau conference began June 7 with twenty attendees. Three teacher groups held luncheons and Knitting Clubs from Shepherd met June 9 with twenty two attendees. Clare Rotary and Kiwanis met midweek.

Doherty The Farm Bureau Oll Company Kinne and Garnard Mt. Pleasant Clare Knitting Clubs of Shepherd Clare Rotary and Kiwanis Club

Ferris Institute Graduation Honors David Fleming

David Fleming of Claré son of Mr and Mrs Harold Fleming graduated from Ferris Institute on June 11 among 246 graduates. He earned a B S in Commerce with a secondary certificate. Michigan Supreme Court Justice Edward M Sharpe gave the commencement address at Ferris Institute gym exercises.

David Fleming Harold Fleming Claré Ferris Institute Dave Edward M. Sharpe Michigan Supreme Court Ferris. Institute

Third graders explore local newspaper making at Clare Public School

In May Clare Public School third graders published a Sentinel sheet titled Stories with stories about love crime weather and animals including a Bankbook Mystery Tornado and a kitten Scamper. Mrs Bush’s class toured the Sentinel to see newspapering from the inside as experts predicted a cool summer. Boy Scout Troop 125 will sell 850 pounds of salt water taffy during the Sidewalk Sale to raise funds for their activities.

Scouts of Clare's Clare Public The Sentinel Scamper Boy Scout Troop 125 Claré

Michigan to Add 72 Driver Education Instructors

Michigan plans 72 new driver education instructors this summer through the Driver Training Institute at the University of Michigan. The program runs in August 2031, expanding high school staff to improve teen driving education.

Michigan University of Michigan

Auto Mishap and Driving Offenses In Clare Area

Walter W. Garson of rural Mt. Pleasant to sleep at the wheel and strike a tire and fire hydrant on East Fifth Street. Clare police ticketed him for reckless driving as investigation followed. Stewart L. Hay of rural Clare arrested June 12 by Michigan State Police for driving while intoxicated. fined 54.30 and license surrendered in Clare Municipal Court. Eugene Heller of Clare cited for driving with revoked license on South McEwan. Donald Crawford Jr. of rural Clare charged with speeding in a school zone. paid 15 in fines and costs and license suspended ten days.

Walter W. Garson Mt. Pleasant Clare Garson East Fifth Street Stewart L.hay Michigan Hay William 3B Dunlop Higicense Eugene Heller South McEwan Hig Ncense Donald Crawford, Jr

L. Marsh Dies In Saginaw

Lyman H. Marsh 62 former Clare businessman feed and grain dealer dies in Saginaw found at 1505 Howard Street Survivors include three daughters Mrs Dorothy Lee Mrs Joseph Bourcier and Mrs Warren Schroeder all of Saginaw Three sisters three brothers and eight grandchildren Rotarians held a memorial service Funeral services were in Saginaw with Clare friends attending Burial in Forestawn Cemetery Saginaw Former Saginaw resident died Saturday afternoon

Lyman H. Marsh Clare Howard Saginaw Marsh Chamber of Commerce Clare Rotary Club Dorthy Lee Joseph Bourcier Warren Schroeder Clare’ Rotarians Mr. Marsh Forestawn Cemetery

Rose Carroll Fatally Hurt In Car Crash

Miss Rose Carroll, a Consumers Power clerk at Clare, died after a car left US 27 south of Mt. Pleasant and hit a tree. The 1917 birth in Mt. Pleasant attended Sacred Heart Academy and Central Michigan College before 15 years with Corisomers. Funeral at Sacred Heart church and burial at Calvary cemetery followed rosary services.

Rose Carroll Consumers Power Office Clare Mt. Pleasant Central Michigan College Corisomers Miss Carroll McEwan Lester Olds Rush Funeral Home Sacred Heart Church Calvary Cemetery

Barefoot Dave Character Described in Wanderings

The Upper Peninsula figure Barefoot Dave is profiled in John T. Nevill's Wanderings. The hairy hermit, who went barefoot in all seasons, supposedly burned to death in his cedar cabin near Cedarville Michigan. The book notes Dave's feet hardened like a dog's paw pad and his odd habit of smoothing them with sandpaper.

Dave" Sudgen Cedarville Mitch Dave Nevill Gays

Clare Manufacturing Co. Plans Biggest Shop Picnic

Clare Manufacturing Co. will host its largest employee picnic on Saturday June 16 at the Clare county fairgrounds Harrison. About 4000 people are expected with trucks of hot dogs ice cream and beverages. Activities include horseshoes bingo pony rides amiable contests and a prize drawing at six pm.

Clare Manufacturing Company Clare County Fairgrounds Harrison

Local Talent Invited to Harrison Talent Show

Clare county residents are urged to enter the Harrison Kiwanis Club Talent Show to be held July 5 at the Clare county fairgrounds grandstand site. Entry blanks appear in the Sentinel this week with no entry fee and valuable prizes. Judges will be in Harrison July 5 to select winners. entry must reach Keith First, chairman, Harrison by June 28.

Clare Harold Hughes Ruby Brewer Sheridan Two McKinney School O’connor Herring Vernon Township Isabella County Carrow Clare County Harrison Kiwanis Club the Sentinel Harrison Clare County Fairgrounds Keith First Kiwanis

Women Golfers Meet Opens Season at Clare

The Clare Women Golfers opened their season with eight at a luncheon and business meeting at the Country Club. Ten played in morning and afternoon rounds. Ruby Garfield Day planned for August 8. June 13 trip to Ithaca. summer schedule lists matches at Ithaca, Portland, St Johns, Big Rapids, Alma, and home events ending with Central Michigan Tournament at St John’s.

Clare Country Club Ithaca Ruby Garfield Emma Everts Portland St. Johns Big Rapids Alma

County Men Attend Kiwanis International Convention

Robert H. Campbell of Clare and Joe Grigware of Lake county Kiwanians will attend the 41st Kiwanis International convention in San Francisco June 17 to 21 with their wives. More than 14 000 Kiwanians and spouses are expected. speakers include John Foster Dulles Mrs. Spencer Tracy and Governor George Craig. Delegates will elect new officers for the coming year.

Robert H. Campbell Clare Joe Grigware Lake San Francisco Califoria Campbell Grigware Clare Kiwanis Cish U.S John Foster Dulles Spencer Tracy George Craig Indiana Sill Hiwanis International

Printer's De i 7 At Sentinel Adolph Krell retires after fifty years

Adolph J. Krell, longtime printer starting as a Clare Sentinel apprentice in 1902, retires from the Saginaw News after a half century in printing. Born 1887 in Hoelzern Germany he came to the U S in 1891 and built a career a flutist with local symphonies and raised a large family with wife.

Adolph J. Krell Clare Sentinel Saginaw News Adolph Hoelzern Germany United States The Sentinel Clinton County Republican St. Johns Saginaw Evening News Saginaw Civic Symphony Germania Symphony Christian Krell Hatton Township Clare County Grant Township Chris Krell Charles Fred Clare Louise Mott Dover Pauline Krell

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Mickey Lions of Reliable Linen Company WCEN Clare Chamber of Commerce Charles Woodruff Cities Service’ Oil Company Production Department Ferris Fia L. Marsh Prcnic Blanche Wright Kiwanis International Lee Sowle Beverly Thayer Clare High School VFW Max McCain VFW Department of Michigan Jack Rodabaugh Beverly Rolland Thayer CHS Citie Consis VEW
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