Clare plans special election for millpond development
A petition for a special election to test Clare residents’ support for turning the old millpond site into a residential and recreational lake is likely at the Clare City Commission in coming weeks. Millpond backers seek public approval before city taxpayers bear no cost, financing via stock or subscriptions.
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Clare
Clare City Commission
Michigan Conservation Department
Willard Wedge
Gun Clubs
Glare
Art Damoth
Michigan State Securities and Exchange Commission
Millpond
Securiies Commission
Ken Barnes
al Austin
Dale Stough
Esther Gilson
Lawrence Brown
Earl Baumgarth
Ray Archbold
Carroll Beard
Dan
Clare County to Dedicate New Jail Tuesday
The Clare County jail opens for public inspection at 1 p.m. Tuesday, June 25, followed by a dedication at 2 p.m. Speakers include William Nestle state jail inspector, Ivan Cuthbert architect, State Rep. Russell Strange Jr., Circuit Judge Donald E. Holbrook, and county officials led by Albert Haley. James S. Bicknell III acts as master of ceremonies. Peter A. Oman offers invocation and benediction.
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Clare County
William Nestle
Ivan Cuthbert
Russell Strange Jr
Donald E. Holbrook
Albert Haley
Clare County Board of Supervisors
Haley
James S. Bicknell, III
Peter A. Oman
Clare County Gasoline Men Organize in Local Meeting
Clare County retail gasoline dealers from Clare and Harrison and surrounding areas voted to form a chapter of the Retail Gasoline Dealers Association of Michigan. Bob Schellhas was named temporary chairman as a dinner meeting is planned to elect officers and finalize organization. The state association is part of the National Congress of Petroleum Retailers.
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Veterans of Foreign Wars
Us-27
Clare
Harrison
Clare County
Retail Gasoline Dealers Association of
Michigan
Bob Schellhas
National Congress of Petroleum Retailers
Trade Association of
Tom Spouse
Royal Oak
Dick Bagnall
Qwosso
Art Ulrich
Extension Council Elects Officers at Clare County Meeting
At the Clare County Extension Council meeting on June 7 a new slate of county officers was elected. Mrs Neil Watkins of Lake was named county chairman after serving as vice chairman. Mrs Albert Price of Harrison became vice chairman and Mrs Alfred Lyons of Harrison was chosen secretary treasurer.
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Clare County Extension Council
Neil Watkins
Lake
Watkins
Phyllis Pearson
Albert Price
Harrison
Alfred Lyons
Rev Nevins Returns for Ninth Year at Clare Charge
At the 122nd Michigan Annual Conference in Albion Rev Leslie J Nevins was re appointed to serve the Clare charge for a ninth year. Clare Church boosted membership to 116 and Camp attendance is planned for Intermediate and Senior M Y F. A $50000 educational unit fund campaign at Clare succeeded with a new building planned. Vacation Bible School closes with a Friday pot luck supper and a display of student work.
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of Michigan
Albion
Leslie J. Nevins
Clare
Farwell
Lake Louise
M.Y.F
Scout Leaders Plan Joint Fund Drive in Clare County
Citizens of Clare County gathered in Clare for a joint Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts fundraising plan meeting. Judge Donald E. Holbrook chaired with Oral Smith and Dick Lebetsamer in attendance as advisers. A 16 member county board will be formed to represent communities and set a budget at a July 9 session beginning with a Camp Rotary dinner.
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Clare County
Clare
Boy Scouts
Donald E. Holbrook
Oral Smith
Chicago
Dick Lebetsamer
Saginaw
Rotary
Picnic Honors Cederberg at Mt Pleasant Home
A family style basket picnic will be held June 23 at the home of Mrs. Ray Hooker to honor Hon. Elford Céderberg representative in Congress. The event is nine miles west of Mt. Pleasant and one mile north. Public is invited.
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Ray Hooker
Elford Céderberg
Congress
Mt. Pleasant
Clare Sidewalk Day promises bigger sales event
Clare merchants prepare for Sidewalk Day on Friday June 28 with outdoor bargain counters, low price tags, and more stores joining. Last year’s carnival atmosphere drew many out of town shoppers, and organizers expect heavier tourist patronage this time. The Clare Chamber of Commerce has new officers since June 1956 and welcomes new members as the event returns larger and livelier than before.
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Claré
Clare Chamber of Commerce
Clare
Paul Gibson to Retire After 29 Years as County Agent
Clare County Agricultural Agent Paul D. Gibson will retire from the extension service July 1 after 29 years. The State Board of Agriculture announced the move, and a Paul Gibson Day was proclaimed during a county Christmas tree management event. He taught agriculture in Vassar before joining the Clare county office in 1928.
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Clare County
State Board of Agriculture
Michigan State Univeriity
Gibson
Paul Gibson
Soil Conservation District
Michigan State
Vassar
Clare County Extension Office
Agricultural Extension Office
Harrison
Epsilon Sigma Phi
Household Appliances Inc. Grand Opening of Clare store
Clare firm Household Appliances Inc. announces a three day Grand Opening June 20 to 22 showcasing a remodeled main floor and a new 3,000 square foot furniture department on the second floor. RCA Whirlpool and other appliance reps will demo products. gifts, coffee, free food and a color TV raffle amid expanded display space and new interior decor.
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Household Appliances Inc
Clare
Applliance
RCA
Whirlpool
Bendix
Iron - Rite
Kelvinator
Rcawhirlpool
Jim Wood
Jr Golf At Twin Elms Club Announces Youth Program
Twin Elms Country Club launches a junior golf program for ages 9 to 16. The next meeting and season begin Monday June 24 at 9 a.m. A Stag Day for club men members was also announced.
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Twin Elms Country Club
Twin Elms
Town Meeting Draws Slim Attendance
About fifty residents attended the Clare Isabella School District 8 meeting held June 12 at the school to discuss overcrowding solutions and financing for a proposed Clare Public School build. Attendees questioned consultants Al Hamlin and Clark Ackley while district leaders listened. most opposed the previously rejected building program.
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Clare-Isabella
Clare Public School
al Hamlin
Kenower-McArthur
Clare
District 8
Clark Ackley
Richard Wheeler
William Harper
Allan Tulk
Board of Education
Harold Hughes
Do Schools Add Up Progress Talk Outlines 3-A
Dr. Ernest R. Britton of Midland Michigan urged Rotarians to examine education’s aims and needs in a speech titled Do Schools Add Up. He noted rising enrollments and demands while national education spending stayed under 3 percent of income, down from over 5 percent in the 1929 low. He urged public service to support schools for communal and national good.
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Ernest R. Britton
Midland
Michigan
Sentinel Lage Carriés Local Sport Layout
Clare Sentinel boosts sports coverage with a new writer on staff. Bernie Wilson covers Little and Pony Leagues, All Star teams, and local golfers while a Mel Ott column and the Sports Corner highlight the human side of the game.
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Clare Sentinel
Bernie Wilson
Clare
Mel Ott
Girl Scout Troop I Sings On TV
On Wednesday June 12 Brownie Troop I now Girl Scout Troop I traveled to Cadillac to appear on the Kenny Roberts Show on WWTV singing Peggy O Neil The girls led by Mrs Calkins and Mrs Sonntag with fifteen mothers were treated to a family style turkey dinner after the program A birthday cake honored Star Parkhurst and Valerie Brown funds came from cookie sales and troop dues
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Girl Scout Troop I
John Calkins
Harry Sonntag
Cadillac
Kenny Roberts
WWTV
Peggy O'Neil
Star Parkhurst
Valerie Brown
Rod and Gun Organizes Archery Club
The Clare Rod and Gun Club formed an archery club last Tuesday night with Leonel Green elected president Wayne Pitts secretary and treasurer. A range with 14 targets has been built and prospective members may join by contacting the officers as the club plans future expansion.
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Clare Rod & Gun Club
Leonel Green
Wayne Pitts
Farwell Girl Attacked By Meningitis
An 11 year old girl, Helen Doonan of Farwell, Clare County, contracted spinal meningitis this week and is recovering at Mt. Pleasant hospital. Dr. Donald Dunlop reported definite improvement after sulfa treatment, with infection not highly epidemic and spread unlikely within the family.
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Clare County
Helen Doonan
Route 1
Farwell
Donald Dunlop
Mt. Pleasant Hospital
Dunlop
Merchants Urged to Offer Real Value Sale Items
Mr. Green urged stores to showcase their best sale items at Real Value prices. Business enthusiasm grew with higher participation than last year. Over seven hundred dollars has been raised by special assessment on C of C members, a nearly 50 percent increase and 35 more firms than in 1956.
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Green
C of C
Evangelistic speakers reach large public in Ameri ca
Inside Pages notes evangelistic speakers drawing large crowds as the National Council of Churches reports. Clare County Agricultural Agent Paul Gibson answers farmers gas tax refund questions. Eagle church Young People ride to view Straits bridge. Pony Leaguers open season with John Kegg pitching a no hitter. Page references: 10 11 12 13.
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National Council of Churches
Clare County
Paul Gibson
Eagle Church
the Straits
Pony Leaguers
John Kegg
Clare Mfg
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