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Newspaper
Clare Sentinel
Location
Clare, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Mar 03, 1960
Page
1
The city clerk's office reminded prospective Clare candidates that petitions must be filed by March 14. The notice highlights the filing deadline for those seeking seats on the Clare City Commission.
State Highway Commissioner John C. Mackie announced a 13.6 million expansion of Michigan s five year road program. It covers resurfacing 4538 miles in 52 counties and widening 192 miles in 25 counties with projects to be let on June 22 and November 16.
Dale White of Clare won $100 cash at Household Appliances 14th anniversary celebration on Saturday night. On the previous night Larry Jackson won $50 first prize at another Household event. A grand prize RCA television went to Mrs Frances Slater Jamies Wood.
The Health Insurance Institute reports city children under 25 suffer 3.7 acute conditions per year versus 3.4 for rural non farm and 2.6 for farm youngsters. Respiratory illnesses drive the gap. farming limits exposure to contagious diseases. About 46 million U.S. children are insured against medical costs.
Mrs. Eroh and Kathryn Eroh will attend the annual Delegate Assembly of the Department of Classroom Teachers at the Union Building MSU on March 12. About 250 teachers from across Michigan are expected for a day-long meeting beginning at 9 30 a.m. MEA represented by Dr. E Dale Kennedy executive secretary John Strandberg Detroit president and Cecil C Elmore department coordinator.
Clare meets first tourney foe Friday after a first round bye in the District Class C tournament at Mt Pleasant. Winners bracket includes Barryton, Shepherd, Remus, Sacred Heart Academy, Coleman with finals Saturday. Bill Legg set school single game high scores at 34 points, earning second team honor. MecJames honorable mention. JVs won three of five prior to two losses to Durand and Cadillac.
Peter Caredis his brother Tom and grandson Peter Brown left Clare Monday aboard the Queen Freder icka from New York on Tuesday to sail for Greece for several months. Pete returns to his homeland for the first time in 60 years to visit relatives and friends.
A window display will be shown in Davy's window during Girl Scout week March 6 to 12. Mrs. Don Bell Mrs. Bert Schleicher and Mrs. Kenneth Doyle are responsible for the display.
Farm economists from Michigan State University state that well managed dairy operators with 20 to 40 cows can continue to be a tough competitor in milk production at low cost. The analysis emphasizes efficiency and price competitiveness for mid sized herds.
Clare High School Student Council launches the 18th annual Save The Children Federation Bundle Day clothing drive to aid needy children at home and overseas. Donated apparel including blankets and shoes are collected March 4 and March 7 8, with distribution through SCF centers and welfare officers to support schooling and disaster relief.
A baby girl named Julie Ann Robinson was born to Mr and Mrs Milan Robinson of Farwell on Monday February 29 at Clare General Hospital. She weighed nine pounds 11 1/2 ounces at birth.
Mr. George Myles, district supervisor of the 1960 Census of Population and Housing, urged area residents to apply for census taker jobs. Applicants must be 18 or older, U.S. citizens, with a high school education. Pay is piece rate, with about $12 per day expected. ineligible are those recently with law enforcement or tax agencies.
Scouts from Clare Post 125 and Mt Pleasant Post 147 traveled to Camp Kiwanis near Bridgeport for a weekend of events on February 19 and 20. They camped overnight, received awards Sunday, and plan a bowling trip to Pleasant Lanes in Mt Pleasant on March 5 with guidance for newcomers.
Clare's search for water shows another unsuccessful test near John R. Street. Layne Northern drilled near Well No. 3, delivering muddy water from over 100 feet. city officials doubt usable water will be found. A six inch hole was sunk to boost yield, while George Snyder and Associates prepare a broader survey for future policy.
The Clare Methodist Church hosts the World Day of Prayer on Friday March 4 1960 with five area churches participating. Rev L J Nevins leads worship and Mrs Homer House plays organ as arrangements by the Clare Council of Churches with Mrs Virgil Bergstrom as president. Representatives from several denominations join in a single hour of global prayer spanning 145 countries.
Clare county chairman Richard Schroader announced the Red Cross annual drive begins March 11 and lasts three days. Local kick off events occur March 8 with dinners at the Doherty Hotel and Harrison city hall, led by Curt Morton Jr and Mrs Leah Ulch, as clubs push to go over the top in the state.
Robert L. Kennedy of Clare is among 44 men certified by the Michigan Department of Health as qualified sewage treatment plant operators after passing a December exam. Kennedy serves as assistant operator in Clare. Certificates are signed by Dr. Albert E. Heustis, with emphasis on public health benefits of adequate sewage treatment.
The Michigan Bow Hunters Association warns that HB 136 could strip the Conservation Commission of authority to regulate deer hunting and set antlerless seasons. If passed, 40 counties would close to archers except bucks with three-inch antlers, ending the any deer season in those counties since 1949. A statewide opposition campaign with emergency ballots and letters to representatives is under way.
The State Highway Department began distributing Motor Vehicle Fund collections on March 1 to counties and incorporated cities and villages. Clare county will gain $73,173.85 for the Fourth Quarter 1959 after snow removal deductions. Isabella county receives $118,299.20 under the same prorated formula based on last winter’s snowfall.
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