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Newspaper
Clare Sentinel
Location
Clare, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Jun 23, 1960
Page
1
A Clare city water and circulation study warns that despite a strong volunteer fire corps and a capable water system, the city cannot rely on constant ample water for all needs. The professional survey was delivered this month by a consulting engineering firm.
Vacation Bible schools wrapped up across Clare area churches with multiple sessions lasting one or two weeks. The Congregational and Lutheran churches hosted programs with hundreds of children, volunteers guiding lessons on themes like The Church and God’s Children Pray. Certificates and a parade of Bible heroes marked commencements while a town water study warned of inadequate mains and outlined urgent and long term fixes with projected costs over 355 thousand dollars.
Francais Jackson, postmaster at Clare, said rural mail will depart the Clare post office 30 minutes earlier starting June 27, 1960 due to earlier arrivals at 3 45 am. Employees will begin at 6 00 am and carriers will leave at 9 30 am instead of 10 00 am.
The Isabella County Safety Council and Central Michigan University host a Governor's Traffic Safety Conference on Monday August 15 in Warriner Hall Mt. Pleasant. Attendees from Clare County include county supervisors city managers police chiefs mayors chamber leaders and school PTA civic groups and business representatives invited to discuss reducing traffic deaths and injuries.
Ida Bellows of Clare won a divisional event in the Kroger Checker of the Year contest. Four finalists received Polaroid Land Cameras. Thelma Johnson of Harbor Springs won and will tour Chicago with expenses for two including hotel and nightlife. Johnson also gets $100 spending money. The four finalists were judged on efficiency and cash register accuracy.
Members of the Clare Methodist Church welcomed Rev. D. R. Salisbury who delivered the first sermon and announced Sunday worships at 8:30 and 10:00 am next week. At Farwell Methodist, Rev. Jack Allen was introduced as the new minister after moving into the community.
The Sentinel will close July 4 through July 9 for annual vacation. The vacation issue will be released as usual but with some local news and neighborhood items omitted. Classified submissions for July 7 issue must be received by 10 00 a.m. June 30.
Seven petitions filed for four four year seats and two three year posts to replace retiring Har Old Hughes and Lionel Duncan. Duncan seeks re election, Hughes not seeking another term. Ballots list candidates by name and term and debt fund transfer option appears on second ballot. Polls at Clare Elementary open noon to 8 p.m. Voting eligibility requires age 21 residency 30 days in district.
The Women Golfers of the Central Michigan Association announce their Invitational Tournament at Twin Elms Club on June 27. Top players from Clare Alma Ithaca Portland St Johns and Ionia are invited to compete with spectators welcome.
A Sunday evening blaze gut the Wayne Scott garage in Lake with total loss. Firefighter Bernard Glass of Farwell was treated for chest and arm injuries after an air tank explosion. Bystander's injuries required care at Big Rapids Hospital. Insurance coverage listed for both structure and contents.
Four happy children were drawn for bicycles at the Clare sidewalk sale with two drawings at 3:00 and 5:00. Winners read include Terry Eberhart, David Williams, Timmy Shively, and Mrs. Chas. Shafer, all from Clare, who each chose a bike size and color.
Drive-In Church begins Sunday June 26 with weekly 8:00 p.m. services in the church parking lot. Opening night features special music by the Herweyer twin sisters from McBain. Open-air services last summer drew encouraging attendance.
A state highway project improves US-10 between Clare and Farwell with a completion date of October 15, 1960. It adds 5.1 miles of bituminous surfacing on US-10 from Clare to Farwell and nearly one mile of aggregate surface in Marion Osceola counties. The Department adds 18 projects in its June 22 schedule, including two state and seven county road commissions and over 33 miles of freeways in four counties including Isabella.
Principal Richard Snyder announced Clare High School’s second semester honor roll with 97 students earning a 3.00 or better average, representing 27 percent of the 356 students enrolled. The list includes top scholars achieving B or higher grades.
William L Harper of Harrison was named mayor of Pierce City in the mythical 51st State during the Wolverine Boys State program at Michigan State University East Lansing. Sponsored by the American Legion, the eight day course educates over 1,000 Michigan high school boys in city county and state government through hands on leadership and citizenship training.
Clare’s Sidewalk Day drew record crowds June 17 as shoppers spending surged across stores. Jay Green led the event with music by WCEN Satellite and the Hungry Five band, bike drawings at 3:00 and 5:00, free movies, and Father’s Day promotions boosting retail sales and goodwill.
Dale Montney received a city contract for laying new water mains in the Brookwood subdivision in Clare. Five bids were submitted. Montney offered 110 dollars per foot for about 1720 feet of 6 inch main and 180 feet of 4 inch cast iron main. The city will furnish all materials and work starts as soon as possible.
Wallace Li Northen of Clare R-3 captured the second highest Expert Rifleman Medal in American Junior shooting. The National Rifle Association announced the award in Washington, D.C. last week. Northen attends Clare Public High School and belongs to the Future Farmer Marksman Jr Rifle Club.
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