Farwell School Bonds Sought For New Junior Senior Building
Farwell area schools board approves a 700000 bond issue for a new junior senior high school. Election day is August 7 with a July 9 meeting in the Farwell school gym to share plan details and seek input. A prior 895000 proposal was rejected nearly three to one. The plan calls for a site beside the existing school with a 15 year financing schedule and a half mill operating levy to reach a 3 mill total for state aid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farwell Area Schools Board of Education
W. Keith Scott
James Babcock
H. Kenneth McLaughlin
Farwell School
Farwell
Southbound US-27 Freeway Lanes to Open Thursday
The state highway department will open a four mile stretch of southbound US-27 between Clare and Harrison to traffic on Thursday. Completion ends the final two way segment on the Ohio-Soo Freeway from M-59 north of Brighton to Waters a 186 mile span. The Pierson Contracting Co. of Saginaw built the section at 982137 dollars.
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Clare
Harrison
State Highway Department
Brighton
Waters
John C. Mackie
Mackie
Pierson Contracting Co
Saginaw
State Group Meets Here
Michigan Society of Osteopathic Anesthesiologists met at the Doherty Hotel on June 17 with Dr J R Gershon host for the occasion. About thirty from state hospitals heard papers by Detroit and Zeiger Osteopathic Hospital residents. Speakers included Dr Edward Tehari on neurological complications in anesthesia and Dr Mac Benjamin on emotional needs of patients. Dinner followed and wives and children received pool privileges.
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Michigan Society of Osteopathic Anesthesiologists
Doherty
J. R. Gershon
Clare General Hospital
Detroit Osteopathic Hospital
Zeiger Osteopathic Hospital
Edward Tehari
Bay City
Mac Benjamin
Midland
Kiwanis Win Travel Trophy With 90.4 Percent At School Election
Kiwanis club retained the traveling trophy after the June 11 school election with 90.4 percent of its members voting. Dr. J. R. Gershon, Kiwanis president, reported the club led all competitors in voter turnout.
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Clare Kiwanians
J. R. Gershon
Kiwanis
Streadwick Backs Yes On Michigan Constitution
Aubrey E. Streadwick of Beaver Tool and Engineering, soon to locate in Clare, also Michigan State Chamber of Commerce director, endorses the constitutional YES stance. He notes the $2,000,000 cost borne by taxpayers and cites annual savings from scrapping spring elections, enabling officials to focus on governance. Reprint requests available from the Michigan Chamber.
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Aubrey E. Streadwick
Beaver Tool and Engineering Corporation
Clare
Michigan State Chamber of Commerce
Michigan
Streadwick
the Sentinel
State Chamber of Commerce
Washington Ave
Lansing
Mich
Importing Grief in Clare County Dairy Closures
Clare County Extension Director Richard Schroeder condemns dairy firms for shutting Michigan milk buying stations and importing cheaper milk from neighboring states. He notes a major plant closed, routes ended, and several Clare dairy producers face losing markets after June 30, a heavy financial blow as milk checks disappear.
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Clare County Agricultural Extension
Richard Schroeder
Michigan
Clare County
Schroeder
William Seitz Jr. Dies of Heart Attack in Clare
William Seitz Jr. aged 28 to 30, a former Freemont coach and longtime Federal Reserve Bank examiner, died after a heart attack at Clare General Hospital. Born January 5 1920 in Jackson, he served in Europe during WWII, earned degrees in physical education and counseling, and is survived by wife Virginia and daughter Katie Jo. Graveside services at Hillcrest Cemetery with memorials to the Clare City Library Memorial Fund.
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William Seitz Jr
Frdiay
Clare General Hospital
Mr. Seitz
Jackson
Virginia Murphy
Infantry
Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago
Virginia
Katie Jo
William Seitz Sr
Thurston Funeral Home
Hillcrest
Clare City Library
Glen Lake seniors journey to Washington funded by community
A Glen Lake high school bus trip to Washington was made possible by donations from hometown and national supporters after classmates pooled savings to aid a cancer-stricken student. Government officials and locals later contributed enough to cover the outing costs.
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Glen Lake High School
Clare
Washington
Washington D.C
Glen Lake
New GOP Chairman Named in Clare County
Clare county Republicans appoint John Bruwn as new county chairman after approval by party leaders. Former chairwoman Mrs. Sarah Schaeffer retires amid family pressures. committee accepts her resignation with regrets and commendation for her tenure.
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Clare County
John Bruwn
RFD-2
Gladwin
Sarah Schaeffer
GOP
CHS Honors List Names Freshmen and Sophomores
CHS publishes semester honors listing many students with high GPAs across freshmen sophomores and juniors. Notable entries include Norcutt Larry 4.00 and Walter Carol 4.00 with several others scoring 3.60 or higher across departments and grades.
Bible School Closes For Children at Clare Church of God
Attendance at the Clare Church of God Bible School last week averaged 73 to 80 with a program centered on Friends of Jesus. Mrs Harold Messer led the effort with teachers, and Rev and Mrs Messer attended the International Church of God convention in Anderson Indiana.
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Clare Church of God Bible School
Friends of Jesus
Harold Messer
Messer
Albert’ Schuz
Church of God
Anderson
Indiana
Dome
Missing 13 Year Old Boy Found After Wander Return
A 13 year old boy, Josh Wunsch, wandered from his parents in a Clare restaurant Tuesday evening. Local authorities and State Police conducted a search until he was found safe at his Traverse City home on Wednesday. He was described as unusually large for his age, about 5 ft 9 in, 175 pounds, wearing a light shirt and shorts when last seen.
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Traverse City
Josh Wunsch
Ellise Wunsch
Ann Arbor
Clare's Sidewalk Sale Opens With Carnival Atmosphere
The seventh annual Clare Sidewalk Sale with carnival rides and free entertainment runs from 8 a m to 9 p m in Clare Michigan. Eighty eight firms back the event with discounts across clothing hardware diamonds and ice cream. Weather permitting the streets become aisles with costumed staff peanuts and a four bicycle drawing plus free children movies at Olson's Ideal Theatre.
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Clare
Clare's
Michigan
Larry Everts
Marlin Alexeander
Chamber of Commerce
Don Smith Declares Candidacy for State Representative
Don E. Smith a 46 year old Farwell businessman filed nominating petitions to run as a Democratic candidate for State Representative from the Clare Isabella district in the August 7 primaries. A Farwell resident since 1947 he owned a gas station until 1954 and now works in life insurance. He has served on the Board of Education including as secretary and president, on the Village Council as assessor and clerk, and as supervisor of Surrey Township. He also sells real estate and is a former Rotary and PTA leader. Married with four children he has chaired the Supervisors committee and serves on the Clare County zoning and Supervisors Commission. His campaign is expected to be strong and his candidacy has been approved by county committees.
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Don E. Smith
Farwell
Clare,Isabella
Smith
Don Smith
Board of Education
Surrey Township
Farwell Rotary Club
Farwell Pta
Central Michigan University
Farwell School
Board of Supervisors
Clare Counttys
Supervisors
Clare County
Resorters Organize Michigan Lake Associations
Property owners on Michigan lakes and streams form the Michigan Association of Lake and Stream Associations. Forrest A. Smith chairs the group, representing the Elk-Skegemog Lakes Association. About 300 local riparian associations exist. The state body aims to foster understanding and appreciation of riparian property rights.
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Michigan Lakes
Michigan Association of Lake and Stream Associations
Forrest A. Smith
Elk-Skegemog Lakes Association
Michigan
Strange Declares For Prosecutor Nomination In Clare County
Richard J Henski was found dead in a parked car north of Harrison from possible carbon monoxide poisoning authorities said. Alexander T Strange II announced his candidacy for Clare County Prosecutor on the Republican ballot and cited his civic work and legal career in Harrison Arthur township and Clare County.
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Richard Joseph Henski
Harrison
Henski
Houghton Lake
Haskell Road
Us-27
Gilliland Construction Co
Alpena
New Head Named for Central Michigan Child Guidance Clinic
Dr. Harlan McCall, head of Alma College education and placement, is elected president of the Central Michigan Child Guidance Clinic board. Born in Ithaca, Michigan, he earned degrees from Albion College, the University of Michigan, and Michigan State University. He formerly led Charlotte Public Schools and has held multiple community and professional roles.
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Harlan McCall
Department of Education
Alma College
Central Michigan
Ithaca
Michigan
Albion College
University of Michigan
Michigan State University
Charlotte Public Schools
Masonic Lodge
First Methodist Church of
Alma
Michigan Association For Higher Education
Central Michigan Child Guidance Clinic Board
Girl Scout Day Camp Brims With Daughters From Several Towns
Twenty four Brownies and Intermediate Scouts attend the five day camp with groups from Mr. Pleasant and Shepherd totaling over fifty. Activities include tented cookouts, handicrafts, games and more under Claré area counselors Mrs. Robert Allen and others with high school helpers Sue Sheponski Sue Jackson Barbara Legg and Sherry Green joining later.
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Mr. Pleasant
Shepherd
Claré
Robert Allen
Hugh Bell
Jack Woodworth
Albert Seiter
Sue
Jackie Woodworth
Marilyn
Shirley Poeppleman
Sue Murphy
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