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Newspaper
Clare Sentinel
Location
Clare, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Mar 06, 1953
Page
1
Ray Smith of rural Clare was injured when his Ford tractor veered into a ditch three miles north and one quarter mile east of Clare. He was dragged under the rear wheel and rushed by ambulance to Clare Hospital with fractured ribs. He remains in hospital for about three weeks.
Detroit mayor and veteran engineer Eugene Van Antwerp leads two key Democratic campaigns in Michigan. He aims to unseat incumbents in the Highway Commission and the Department of Public Instruction with an 11 point program to speed highway and urban construction. The education race lists six candidates including Mack Monroe and Mrs. Freda Parmelee for Superintendent and State Board seats.
Clare Pioneers lost 71 41 to Evart as Bob Quonnors poured in 35 points for Evart. Ted Hoersch added 16 points to extend his school all time scoring lead while Gerald Fullerton shone in a losing effort amid Evart’s fast attacking play.
The Clare Rotary Club met at Hotel Doherty for a noon luncheon led by President GOC Born with Dr. J. G. White as program chairman. Janet Schaeffer Bonnie Witbeck and Sally Gillespie performed a musical selection as films of Dr. White's fishing trip in Canada were shown. Al Wood of Mt. Pleasant attended as a visiting Rotarian along with guests Ken Miller Mike Archambault Roy Sanders Bill Maxwell and Dr. David Jondrow.
Lt Col Robert L Harriger becomes base and group commander at Presque Isle Air Force Base Maine effective February 16 1952 He is a WWII veteran with 37 months overseas service and holds the Distinguished Service Medal He arrived at Presque Isle April 21 1952 and previously served as Chief of Combat Operations for Headquarters Eastern Air Defense Force Newburg New York
Herbert Waller, 38, recently of Detroit, was arrested by City Police here Saturday afternoon and held in the county jail for Detroit Police on four warrants for issuing four checks without sufficient funds. Waller had been selling insurance in Clare the past two months and was arrested recently on a complaint by Hotel Doherty for moving out without paying a $42 hotel bill.
Mr. and Mrs. Murl Houghton returned home last Friday from a two week airplane trip to Tucson and Phoenix Arizona and Los Angeles California to check business interests in the southwest. They visited Jay Hendries at Mesa Arizona and the home of Mrs. John Toth at Long Beach. While in the west they took trips to Grand Canyon Oak Creek Canyon and Roosevelt Dam Arizona and Hollywood Beverly Hills and Long Beach California.
Clare high school's PIA chapter sent a demonstration team and a parliamentary procedure team to Gladwin for the district contest. Both groups earned B ratings. Parliamentary team members include Mel Walters Ted Hoorseh Don Magnus Jim Bader and Bob Ruby. Demonstration team members are Norris Bays Leo Smith and Jake Miller.
Clare High School was eliminated from the Class B district tournament by Cadillac 82 to 42. Hoersch led Clare with 16 points finishing the season with a school record 17.2 point average surpassing Ernie Bryant and tying the Pioneer all time single season mark. Brown and Ruby added 4 and 6 points respectively.
Clare county prepares seven youths for final induction into the Armed Services in Detroit on Tuesday. The group includes Aryid Neeley of Harrison, Barr Gordon Harrison Theodore, Frederick Smith Jr, Harrison R-2, William Hunt Lake R-1 nee Wesley Grogs Harrison Russell Marion R-5, Bruce Hugene Milholm Clare. Four Clare county men will face pre physical exams and 20 more for final induction in April, per Selective Service Board Clerk Bernard Wilson.
The Clare Bowling Association reports progress in week five of its annual tournament. In doubles, Loren and Perrine hold 1283 pins while Danberry and Hales are 1281. Benedict and Marotzke move to third with 1275. Singles leader McConnell posts 686, Gagush 677, Johnson 653. All-events leader Lettick has 1985, Cerny 1967, McCrory 1929. One week remains with prize changes anticipated.
The Clare Study Club voted to sponsor a Clare High School student for the Interlochen Music Camp in Michigan next summer with a $50 educational fund grant. Sally Gillespie, a junior, expressed interest. The club also allocated $10 each to the Nursing Scholarship Fund and the German Youth Assistance Project for sewing materials.
Roger Walter won first place at the Randall school speech contest with Korea. Billy Carter claimed first for the rural elimination district at Brown Corners with Abraham Lincoln. Second and third places went to Ruth Ann Kreiner and Lois Pudway respectively. The county final will be held April 10 at Colomville Church.
A woodpecker was seen on Beach Street Monday busy at work on a tree. It appeared to be pecking a nest to seek shelter from wintry winds.
A five point program to strengthen driver license exams was approved at a Lansing conference. Proposals include a new written test for beginners, stricter vision tests, a two day examiner training, bans on new permits pending background checks on mental competency, and improved reporting of mental cases. A committee will adapt recommendations for immediate effect under current law.
Michigan maple producers watch for sugar weather as daytime temps hover 40 to 50 degrees and nights freeze. Wast Lansing's Weather Bureau reports sap flow can reach 100 to 200 drops per minute, with 40 or 50 gallons of sap yielding one gallon of syrup after filtration and storage.
Former Clare resident Nancy A Hicks died in Bowling Green Ohio at age 98 after months of ill health. She lived in Clare for 35 years before 1913 and her daughters Rosa and Ruth grew up there. Rosa preceded her in death in 1933 and Mi Hicke died in 1904.
Clare shops forecast a record spring and Easter trade in women and family apparel with new dresses coats suits and topcoats. The spring display highlights wearables for children accessories hats millinery hose and shoes to make Spring a dress up season. The Sentinel Society page features illustrations and samples the new season's arrivals.
More than a million Easter Seal letters go to Michigan homes as part of a drive by the Michigan Society for Crippled Children and Adults to raise funds for care and equipment. Girl Scouts plan a main parade the Saturday before Easter with lilies and baskets made by handicapped individuals. The goal exceeds last year amid rising costs for specialized care and equipment. readers urged to buy and use Easter Seals.
The Clare High School Varsity Club will host its annual chili supper in the school’s multi purpose room on Monday March 16. Serving runs 5 30 to 7 00 p m with an all you can eat option for a nominal charge. Proceeds go to club purposes.
Three candidates Howard Everts Charles Cooper and Allen Crim seek Clare City Commission seats in the spring election set for Monday April 6 to fill four vacancies. One year term will fill unexpired seat of John Davy. Laurence Seiter’s two year term continues. Petitions due March 17 by 5 pm with 25 to 50 signatures. Municipal Judge Wm B Dunlop last year began a four year term.
The 1952-58 Harlem Globetrotters visit Clare High School gym for a feature game against Scott Drilling. They seek another victory to extend a storied 26 year history, aiming for a season record after 333 wins and 8 losses last year. Tickets $1.25 go on sale at Anderson’s Drug Store Gateway Lanes and Bryant’s Gulf. doors open 8 p.m.
Four Clare Public Schools musicians earned first and second ratings at the district solo and ensemble contest held Friday February 20. Jan Schaeffer and the Akins siblings led finalists to represent Clare at the State Contest in Ann Arbor on March 28.
Dr. C L Anspach president of Central Michigan College writes in the January 1953 Peabody Journal of Education that mental stamina and character matter more than athletic prowess. He argues youth need a positive motive and sane loyalty to avoid a poisoned classroom future. The article discusses the college university role regarding Dr Henry Link’s question why increase life without purposes.
A new community service for public employees in Clare County was unveiled by the Bureau of Social Aid. Two meetings were held January 23 and February 27 with many county officials attending to discuss the Paul T Butts family case and related public welfare duties. The next meeting is set for March 27, 1953.
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