Citizens State Bank of Clare Marks Golden Anniversary Open House
The Citizens State Bank of Clare celebrates its 50th year with an open house on March 10 during regular hours. Visitors receive gifts, register for a drawing for an expense paid New York trip, and refreshments are served. A dinner for guests follows at the Doherty hotel. The piece recounts the bank’s founding in 1909, key directors and officers, growth from 1909 capital of 20000 to today’s substantial resources, and notes mergers, remodels, and staff.
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Citizens State Bank of
Clare
Citizens Bank
New York
State Banking Department
Federal Reserve
Doherty Hotel
William Haley
Allen B. Mulder
James Duncan
John W. Calkins
George E. Brenner
Nelson A. Bloom
Allen E. Mulder
Albert Haley
Lionel Duncan
Mabel Mulder
Dr. Mulder
Tudor Schunk
William F. Virtue
Anna
William H. Bicknell
James St. Bicknell
James S
James S. Bicknell
Donald §. Bicknell
J. Stuart Bicknell
Mark H. Bicknell
the Bank
4Th and
McEwan Streets
Bank
Rosebush State Bank
Rosebush
Citizens State Bank
Rose- Dbush
Claré
Doherty (McKay
Wth and
McEwan
Mark Bicknell
Frank T. ‘LaGoé
Roy B .Matteson
Alan W. Ott
Walter H. Kleiner
Harold Prout
Ass’t
Gashiers
Dale Lyons
Freeda Brownridge
Clare Sending Two Bands to Festival
One hundred eight Clare student musicians will travel to Pinconning next Saturday for the district Band and Orchestra Festival. The Senior Band with 53 members and the Junior Band with 55 will each perform three numbers and be judged by three college instructors plus a sight reading judge. Final ratings range from first to seventh.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clare
Pinconning
Jobless Benefits Rise in Clare County 1958
In 1958 the Alma Michigan Unemployment Security office paid over 3.4 million dollars to unemployed claimants across Clare Isabella and Gratiot counties, more than doubling 1957. The average weekly benefit was 35.65 dollars and 485 thousand dollars came from a temporary unemployment act.
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Clare County
Clare
Isabella
Gratiot
Alma
Michigan Unemployment Security Commission
Carl F. Olsen
Mt. Pleasant
Olsen
City praises street crews for snow removal work
City Manager Clarence Gunn and street workers receive praise for keeping snow removal ahead of winter conditions. Clare Hardware and Hotel Doherty sent commendations read at the City Commission meeting. Ben Burdon and Dick Groves lauded the crews for well kept streets and curbs through winter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarence Gunn
Clare Hardware
Doherty
Ben Burdon
Dick Groves
City Commission
Claré
Stray Dogs Run Deer Prompt Action Urged by Officer
A wildlife officer in the conservation department notes stray dogs endangering deer as deep snow breaks crust, leaving hoofed wildlife vulnerable. He urges residents to keep dogs tied or penned until conditions improve to prevent needless cruelty and slaughter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Don: Bell
Ist Petition Out For City Commission
Bert Schleicher of 808 North McEwan was first to file a nominating petition for the Clare City Commission. He moved from Birmingham from Saginaw roots and works as a finish carpenter and tool sales representative. Filing runs March 7 to March 17 at City Clerk David Adams's office. Terms of commissioners Albert Haley Dan Burdo and George Shayler expire this spring.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bert Schleicher
North
Saginaw
Birmingham
Schleicher
Karen
Claye
David Adams
Albert Haley
Dan Burdo
George Shayler
Clare City votes to condemn land for airport expansion
City Commission authorized condemnation proceedings to acquire eighty acres from the John Tomshack estate for airport expansion. Attorneys say a suit will follow as the price exceeds the appraisal and the city's offer by 3300 dollars. Robert Campbell represents the heirs. Circuit Court scheduling may occur in three to four weeks. Chamber of Commerce backs the plan to enhance air facilities for travel and industry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clare
Harold Hughes
John Tomshack
Robert Campbell
Hughes
Chamber of Commerce
City Commission
Dull Family Attends Massey Ferguson Dealer Convention
Leon Dull and his wife joined a two day Massey Ferguson dealer convention at the Masonic Temple Detroit. The event showcased the Show of Progress theme with tours of a Ferguson assembly plant, a Michigan State Fairgrounds parade of tractors, and activites including a fashion show and tractor formations. The Dulls announced their son Leon and daughter in law Joyce will join the dealer program to continue the progress in the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leon
Massey-Fergussn
Masonic V Temple
Detroit
Kerns Department Store
Massey- Ferguson
Michigan
North America
City hires planner to draft zoning master plan
City Commission approved hiring William Day of Midland on a temporary basis to map a city zoning master plan. The project will outline residential commercial and industrial areas with tax rates and building inspection codes and is expected to cost about 1200 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
City Commission
William Day
Midland
Day
CHS Singers Win Honors At Festival
Clare High School vocal students earned superior ratings for solos and a duet at the District V Solo and Ensemble Festival held at Mt. Pleasant High School. Judy White, Deb Nolan, Larry Stanley, and Georgia Blackmore received top marks. three Clare entries withdrew due to illness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clare High School
Mt. Pleasant High School
Michigan School Vocals Association
Judy White
Malotte
Deb Nolan
Youman
Danny Boy
Weatherly
Larry Stanley
Georgia Blackmore
D’hardelot
Stickles
Clare
Mt. Pleasant
Sacred
Heart
Alma
Owdsso
Midland
Shepherd
St. Louis
St. Johns
Durand
Coleman
Corunna
Ithaca
Weidman
Harold Haugh
University of Michigan
Keith Sturdevant
Highland Park Junior College
Vocal Group To Sing For Kiwanians
The Central Michigan College Men’s Glee Club of thirty voices will sing March 11 at the Clare Kiwanis Club meeting. Dr Eugene F Grove will direct the group. Dinner precedes at 6 30 with the program starting at 7 00 in the Wedgewood room at the Hotel Doherty. There is no admission charge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central Michigan College Men's Glee Club
Clare Kiwanis Club
Eugene F. Grove
College Music Department
Wedgewood Room
Doherty
Speech Contest For Clare High Seniors
Clare JCs sponsored a speech contest at Clare School for the senior class. Sixteen students competed last week with Gloria Sickal winning first Barbara Tubbs second and Bonnie Lloyd third. Judges were Mrs Baldwin Mrs Bowler and Miss Evans. Gloria's speech was taped for state contest entry.
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Clare Jcs
Clare School
Gloria Sickal Winnning
Barbara Tubbs
Bonnie Lloyd
Baldwin
Bowler
Miss Evans
Clare High School
Gloria
Clare County Draft Induction Update For March and April
Kenneth Miller of Gladwin R2 is an Armed Forces inductee for March and left for Detroit on Tuesday. Bernard Wilson, Clare county draft board secretary, announces there will be no draft call in Clare county for April.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kenneth Miller
Gladwin R2
Clare County Armed Forces
Wreck Of Frost Township School Bus Injures Three
A Frost township school bus and a car collided near Harrison on Tuesday injuring three people. Danny Leposky six suffered facial cuts requiring 37 stitches and was listed in satisfactory condition Wednesday. Paul Yost driver of the other car suffered a broken shoulder and possible internal injuries. Helen Wright 12 was shaken but unhurt. Sheriff James Darling said Yost lost control and swerved into the bus four miles north of Harrison.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frost Township
Harrison
Danny Leposky
Jerry Leposky
Gladwin Hospital
Helen Wright
Lester Wright
Paul Yost
al Harrison
Clare General Hospital
Yost
Mt. Pleasant
Benefit for Injured Entertainer by Northernaires
Ralph Carpenter of the Northernaires faces possible loss of sight after a bow and arrow accident. A square dance tomorrow evening at Harrison High School's old gym aims to raise funds for his medical care. Contributions can be sent to Mrs. Jean Morton in Harrison.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ralph Carpenter
Singing Northernaires
Harrison High School
Carpenter
Ralph
Jean Morton
Harrison
Red Cross Names R. Schroeder Chairman for 1959 Drive
Richard Schroeder of Clare is named chairman of the 1959 Red Cross fund campaign to be held in March. Local chairmen include John Hanson in Clare Mrs. Dack Alchin Harrison Mrs. Dow Pitchford in Farwell Mrs. Delmer Scott in Lake and Mrs. William Doty in Temple. Each local leader will recruit a committee and volunteers to contact residents for memberships. Clare County Red Cross general Chairman is Mrs. Curt Murton Secretary of Hartison.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard Schroeder
Clare
Red Cross Fund
Schroeder
John Hanson
Claré
Dack
Alchin Harrison
Dow Pitchford
Farwell
Delmer Scott
Lake
William. Doty
Temple
Red Cross
Clare Courty
Red Cross General
Curt Murton, Sry
Hartison
Prizes Awarded In Two Bowling Tournaments
City Bowling Tournament champions were announced by Paul Schroeder. Household Appliances Five won team first with 3087 handicap to claim $50 and the title. Larry Shelander and Earl Neff won doubles 1286 handicap, Cecil Pudway led singles with 710, Glen Cain scored 1887 all events. Fraternal League results list K of C and Mason clubs as top money winners with Thayer and Wisler among event leaders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul Schroeder
Clare Alleys
Larry Shelander
Earl Neff
Jim Perrine
Ralph Musser
Cecil Pudway
Glen Cain
Dick“ ‘Mivison
Mason
al Haley
Jake” ‘Thayer
J. Kisnosky
G. Wisler
P. McConnell
L. Stanley
B.ray - W. McGair
C. Lorenz
B. Tomaski
Joe Kisnosky
Joe
G Wisler
H. Kinsel
D. Allen
H. O'Dell
G. Thayer
George Wisler
Ray Ruby
Larry Beck
Jake Thayer
Mrs Jackson Dies Suddenly In Texas
Mrs. Josephine Jackson dies after head injury in Corpus Christi while walking with husband Lawrence. Born 1882 in Saginaw County, she lived in Clare for 68 years and ran meat and grocery businesses with her husband. Survived by husband and four children Frances Sempowski, Rose Marie Rodholm, Dr. Robert Jackson, and Lawrence W. Jackson Jr. Funeral at St. Cecilia's Church with Knights of Columbus rosary services previous night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Josephine Jackson
Corpus Christi
Texas
Mrs. Jackson
Knights of Columbus
CHS Draws Gladwin In Cage Tourney
Clare High and Gladwin High prepare district basketball at Mt Pleasant on March 6. Clare has not won in 15 games while Gladwin has one win in five. The teams meet after Saginaw Arthur Hill Tech vs Big Rapids. District finals set for March 7.
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Clare High
Gladwin High
Mt. Pleasant
Boti
Clare’s
Pioneers
Gladwin Five
Saginaw Arthur Hill Tech
Big Rapids
Harrison
Blane
Cole Plans Sticker Run in Wise Two Township Race
Maynard Cole, former Wise supervisor and eight year treasurer, declares his candidacy as a sticker or write-in for the Wise township supervisor race. He seeks to reclaim the office after losing the Republican nomination to Eugene Methner. no Democrat ticket appears on the Wise ballot as Methner leads the GOP slate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maynard Cole
Wise
Cole
Eugene Methner
Board of Supervisors
Isabella County Board of Supervisors
Methner
Birthday Week Observed By Clare Girl Scouts
Girl Scouts of Clare mark the 47th birthday and Girl Scout Week from March 8 to 14 with seven Service Days. March 12 recalling Juliette Gordon Low's 1912 U S troop founding. Open House March 15 1 30 to 4 00 pm at Clara I O C F Hall with displays, coffee and community visitors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Girl Scouts of
Clare
Juliette Low
Savannah
George
United States
Methodist
St Cecilia
Homer O'Dell
Clara 1
Clare Little League Organizing Meeting Set for March 19
The Clare Little League will hold an organizing meeting at Clare High School on March 19 at 7 30 pm. President Frank Walters announced two officers will be elected along with him and Vice President Jay Greari. Parents sponsors adult supervisors and boys are invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clare’ High School
Frank Walters
Jay Greari
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Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
Federal Reserve System
Chicago
Ist
Leon Dull
Planner
CHS
R. Schroeder
Fraternal League
K of C
Gladwin
Little League
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