27 Jun 1957
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Newspaper
Clare Sentinel
Location
Clare, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Jun 27, 1957
Page
1
Sand clogging Well Four leaves Clare relying on Well Three while Well Two heals, and Well Two’s sulfur-tainted water supports limited use. City grapples with sand intrusion and equipment blows as officials seek deepest repairs and restoration plans.
Grove Brothers Five and Dime in Clare plans a July 2 grand opening for a rebuilt building on McEwan Street marking 20 years of operation. The event runs July 2–3 with gifts, prizes, and a free drawing. funds raised aid the IOOF Rebekah Lodge building fund.
Rev. John Lockyer aged 70, former Clare Methodist Church pastor, was killed in an auto crash Monday. Funeral services set for Thursday at Prindle Funeral Home in Lawton. Survived by wife, a daughter and two sons. He led Clare church 1931 33 and retired in 1952 after Tawton charge and had since supplied several charges while living at Magician Lake Benton Harbor.
Clarence Ramey of the Streets and Water Department led a crew Tuesday night and Wednesday morning to drain and clean Clare's city water tank in the park. Contractors coat the interior and outside repairs are planned. City Manager Willard Wedge says the work occurs every five years.
Harrison County citizens packed the dedication of the new jail last Tuesday. Sheriff Jim Darling said crowds arrived at 1 p m and lingered until 7 p m. County supervisors attended and were shown the facilities during open house tours.
About 200 dollars worth of items were reported missing Wednesday from the Railroad Salvage Store north of Clare on US 27. Sheriff James Darling said a pick axe forced entry and the back garage door was raised but failed, leading to a front entry.
Richard Schroeder named Clare county Agricultural Agent by Michigan State University to head the rural extension service. The Charlotte native, a farmer, teacher, and MSU graduate, arrives from East Jordan with his wife and four children to take over July 1 in Harrison after Paul Gibson retires.
Central Michigan's Mt. Pleasant seeks to launch a six county child guidance clinic. Directors invite Charles F. Wagg to clarify state support while local funds have been pledged. A special meeting will follow negotiations with Wagg and contact with Dr Norman Westlund.
The Clare Chamber of Commerce plans to own a large 40 by 24 foot roadside billboard near North Bradley. It will direct traffic past cutoffs onto the US 27 main route, replacing a neon sign. Other towns backed out, leaving Clare to cover the cost.
Spikehorn Meyers of Harrison was found guilty by a six member Clare Municipal Court jury on June 21 for failing to obtain a Conservation Department permit to keep and exhibit bears. He was fined $25 and $16.30 court costs and plans to appeal to the county circuit court. a January fire damaged Spikehorn's Bear Den south of Harrison on US-27.
Clare County residents in grades kindergarten through eighth can pick up tickets for a free bicycle at their district secretary’s home or from the school superintendent. Lenard Schwarz, county superintendent of schools, notes the annual giveaway returns this year.
Clare prepares for the annual Sidewalk Day with 35 additional merchants joining last year’s participants. The event aims to draw shoppers from central Michigan as vendors offer outdoor bargains, free theater matinee, and a Fourth Street dance with giveaways and refreshments. The chair Jay Green Jr reports over 700 dollars raised, boosting financing by about half.
Gasoline dealers from Clare Farwell and Harrison met at the Hotel Doherty last Monday evening to form a Clare County Chapter of the Retail Gasoline Dealers Association of Michigan. They will discontinue trading stamps and premiums after July First to reduce profit drains. a temporary president Art Ulrich of Clare appointed a nominating committee including Bob Scheilhas Ernie Bryant and Wilbur Fletcher. A meeting for permanent officers is set for Wednesday July 10 with invited dealers from Gladwin Cadillac and Mt Pleasant.
An oil and gas bulk-delivery truck owned by Nick McConnell caught fire Tuesday outside town. Fire officials say a spark from static electricity started the blaze in the hose compartment. The truck sustained about $50 worth of damage before McConnell smothered the flames with a blanket as Clare Fire Department units arrived.
About 200 explorers are registered for the Explorer Citizens Now Conference at Central Michigan College Mt Pleasant June 27 28 29 A special feature is a semi formal dance Friday night June 28 from 8 to 12 with Herb Camp's Orchestra Tickets are free for girls ages 14 to 18 with transportation provided by attendees from surrounding towns and counties Rifle archery and other field sports are scheduled Saturday at 10 08 A M plus discussions on home and community problems led by Explorers Tom Rand and Ted Scheall organizers note CM College has opened its doors to local youth
Clare Jaycees will hold their regular meeting July 1 at 7 00 pm at Richardson's Willowbrook Restaurant. A short business meeting will precede the installation of officers elected at the last meeting followed by a brief program and refreshments.
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