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Newspaper
Clare Sentinel
Location
Clare, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Jun 27, 1968
Page
1
Clare merchants pool ideas and energies for a large summer promotional push with extensive plans and extensive public attention. The event aims to attract hundreds of shoppers and boost local commerce during the season.
Myron Murray of rural Clare mourns the loss of his son Michael David Murray of the 101st Airborne in Vietnam. He was missing on the 16th and death confirmed the 19th. Murray, class of 1966 Clare High, funeral plans by Stephenson Funeral Home are pending. A memorial service for classmates will be held when remains arrive, with details arranged by Karen Walters and Joanne Dole. The report blends with local news of Clare’s Sidewalk Sale Day, its schedule, weather outlook, and promotions sponsored by the Clare Chamber of Commerce.
Steve Gallagher and Mike Hartzler are among nearly 300 prospective freshmen expected to join Central Michigan University next term.
Fr. Patrick Kinnerk a Doonbeg native and Holy Ghost Father on mission in Eastern Nigeria stopped in for Mass in Coleman and to raise funds. He met Clare connections and planned exchanges with the Clare Champion editor and local Sentinel staff.
Allan J. Olds was named principal of Coleman Community High School at a Coleman Board of Education meeting on June 13 1968. He will assume duties July 1 from Mount Clemens where he has been assistant high school principal since 1963. Mrs Olds holds a major in English and minor in Spanish.
Clare and Gladwin counties will elect a full time district judge as the new eighty district court replaces the old justice system. Alexander T Strange II and Jon H Ringelberg announced their candidacies with Strange highlighting his probate and juvenile court tenure and Ringelberg detailing his law practice and court service.
Beaverton plans a five day celebration from July 3 to July 7 led by publicity chairman Mrs Elwyn Jones. The program features motorboat and canoe races on Ross Lake a queen's contest street dancing a carnival parade games and horse racing with registration for many prizes.
A Canadian family’s car crash south of Harrison on I 75 killed Edna Pillapaugh and Nora Welch and injured two others. Sheriff James Darling said a wheel may have run off the pavement as the car, traveling north, rolled at high speed. State police vow increased patrols and coordinated highway measures for the Fourth of July holiday.
MMCC president Dr Eugene Gillaspy may soon reside on campus as the Board of Trustees approved leasing campus land for a home north of Clare. The action echoes North Central consultant Dr Freeman’s view that admin and social benefits justify placing the chief administrator on site. The college may buy the house later if advantageous.
Isa bella County Safety Council meets July 2 at 8 p.m. in Mt. Pleasant Municipal Court to discuss whether a moving violation ticket should trigger a safety sticker on the vehicle claiming it may cause serious injury or death to others. A related film argues seat belts save lives.
Lower division clubs surge altering the top four as Anderson's Drugs climbs from third to first with two wins while Alexander's Shoes moves from bottom to a tie for second. This week features multiple games across Minor and Senior divisions, including highlights like Citizens Bank's 3-4-1 victory and Ken Sheredy's six straight wins for Point Clare.
The Sentinel prints and mails one day early next week due to the July 4 holiday. Closing times for Want-Ads news and advertising advance one full day. Cooperation of advertisers and correspondents is requested.
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