Girl Scouts Hostess To Farwell Group At Potluck
The Clare Girl Scouts hosted about 100 girls and mothers from Clare and Farwell at a potluck supper in Clare City Hall. After a short business meeting led by Mrs. Betty Marotzke, Farwell leader Miss Ruth Smith introduced the visiting scouts, with a fashion parade of dolls and group singing. The next potluck is set for April 2 with Troop 7 in charge of kitchen and Brownie Troop 1 presenting the program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Girl Scouts
Farwell Group
Potluck
Clare City Hall
Betty Marotzke
Farwell
Miss Ruth Smith
Farwell Council
Miss Smith
Clare Brownies
Alice Ruby
Susan Perrine
Allyson Ruby
Sue Sheponski
Kay Beck
Lynn Methner
Lynn Dralette
Katherine Kisnosky
Donna Chipman
Susan Weiserich
Grace Flood
Janie Thayer
Barbara
Hawkins
Carol McCaulan
Brownie
Want Girl For Dairy Princess Contest in Isabella County
Isabella county seeks a dairy princess candidate aged 17 to 20, unmarried, with charm and dairy farm background. The Mt. Pleasant High School Auditorium hosts the March 28 judging. a banquet at Hotel Chieftain precedes. First place advances to the state contest in May.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Isabella County
Mt. Pleasant High School
Chieftain
Mt. Pleasant
Mary Welch to Lead Spiritual Life Mission at Clare Methodist
Rev Mary Welch of Houston Texas launches a Spiritual Life Mission at Clare Methodist Church on March 11 at 7 30 p m The series runs two sessions daily with themes Increase Our Faith and Increase On Love The schedule lists daily talks from March 11 to March 18 including titles such as When A Church Prays With Power What It Means to Pray According to Gods Will and Secrets of Creative Praying The speaker has written seven books now published in England Germany Switzerland and Holland The meetings are open to all and attendees from neighboring areas are expected
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Welch
Houston
Texas
Canada
Clare Methodist Church
Hay City
Lightning Damages Farm Homes in Clare
A close bolt struck the Carl Athey residence on R-2 Clare during Tuesday night’s storm, shattering a large front window and burning out most light bulbs. No injuries were reported as the Atheys and their children moved to the Hutchinsons’ home for the night after the damage occurred shortly after 8 p.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carl Athey
R-2
Clare
Mrs. Athey
William Hutchinson's
Watervlet Paper Company to host pulpwood meetings
The Watervliet Paper Company will sponsor three public meetings in Harrison Lake and Midland next week to inform producers about pulpwood production methods markets and developments. Speakers include county agents foresters and engineers with site visits and a chemi peeling demonstration after lunch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Watervnet Paper Company
Harrison, Lake
Watervliet Company
Lyle A. Barden
Shirley Gowing
State Forestry Service
Church School Institute All Day Meeting Planned Here
An interdenominational Vacation Church School Institute will be held in Clare on April 11 1956 under the Educational Divisions of the Clare Congregational and Methodist Churches in cooperation with the Michigan Council of Churches. Clergy from Clare Isabella Gladwin Midland and Osceola counties will attend with five experienced leaders guiding workshops in kindergarten primary junior junior high and administration. Registration opens at 9 45 with a 1 50 fee per person or 5 00 per church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clare
Clare Congregational and
Methodist Churches
Michigan Council of Churches
Michigan
Clare Methodist Church
East the Street
Noth Us-27
Clare Congregational Church
5Th Street
Isabella
Gladwin
Midland
Osceola
Clark Phillips
Michigan Conference
Children’s Work
The
Methodist Church
Harold
Our Bible Heritage
Hugh Kennedy
Leslie Nevins
Willis Hawkins
Gordon McIntosh
Clayton Neff
Norman Maxwell
Clare Study Club Panel on Community Service
The Clare Study Club met Tuesday evening at the Methodist church parlors for its March meeting. Moderator Mrs Seton Van Hvery led a discussion with Mrs Clayton Neff and Mrs Robert Gravelle on the clubs service to the community and individual, noting founding of the City Library and city garbage collection, plus annual after Seals projects and wheel chair loans. Missy Garthe chaired the business session and an invitation from Evart Club was read for March 19. Tea committee members served as listed and St Patrick s day decorations framed the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clare
Study Club
Methodist
Seton van Hvery
Clayton Neff
Robert. Gravelle
Missy C. Garthe
Evart Club
Harley Sowle
Hilda Tibbits
Reva Maxwell
Kathryn Freeman
R. W. Scott
W G. Allyn
Luther Film To Show At Clare Church Of God
Rev. V. Brinkman announces a Martin Luther film screening at Clare Church Of God this Sunday March 11 at 7 pm. The public is invited and a freewill offering will be collected to help cover travel expenses for bringing the film.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martin * Luther
Clare Church of God
V. Brinkman
Wfll
P Johnson to Start Campaign for State Rep
Preston H Johnson 57 lifelong Rosebush resident plans to run as Republican for state representative. A farmer and former Isabella County official, he will contact voters personally and use radio and newspapers to present his platform while promoting local government and state issues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rosebush
Preston H. Johnson
Clare Sentinel
Johnson
Hig
Isabella Township
Isabella County
Counci
Draft Board
Clare-Isabella
Glass School Annexation Vote Plans Unveiled
The Glass school district asks voters to decide annexation with Farwell on the election ballot. A second question seeks approval to sell the Glass building to the Gilmore Variety Club for use as a community center. Polls open March 9 from noon to eight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glass School
Glass
Farrell
Mary
Lou 'S
Gilmore Variety Club
The
Floods Drain Red Cross Treasury
The costliest half year of disasters in Red Cross history including floods on both coasts has drained the relief fund. A Michigan Red Cross executive warns the spring tornado and flood season must be planned for and urges urgent fundraising. Clare county met its United Fund quota, and county citizens are asked to donate another $240 to ensure aid for future victims.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Cross
Red Cross Relief Fund
Michigan Red Cross
Clare County
United Fund
Farwell eighth graders tour Sentinel building and note upside down names
The entire Farwell Public School eighth grade visited the Sentinel on Monday, took notes, and observed the effect of their names spelled upside down on lino slugs. Dolls were featured at a Girl Scout program with a fashion parade. Grandparents Mr and Mrs Gerald Brown welcomed two new grandsons born recently. Norman Hutchinson reports a robin sighting in Hagle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farwell Public School
The
Sentinel
Gerald Brown
Pallet Manufacturers Association of Michigan Meets at Barnes
The Pallet Manufacturers Association of Michigan held an organizational meeting and officer election at Barnes Cafe. Thirty three members represented 25 manufacturers and discussed 1955 sales totaling 5 to 37 million dollars. John Newman of Skidway Box Company was elected president.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Newman
Skidway Box Company
Prescott
O. J. Briges
White Cloud
BE. I BeMent
Mast Tawwas
Reginal Barrett
Wloyd Hoover
Tuscolas- H
Pioneers Open Tournament Tonight Against Remus
The Glare reports the high school Pioneers face Remus in a district tournament opener at Central Michigan College Field House Mt Pleasant at 7 15 tonight. Cadillacs 84 68 loss to end regular season noted with John Miller and Gerry Pullerton scoring 21 and 18.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pioneers
Remus
Central Michigan College
Mt. Pleasant
Farwell
Sacred Heart Academy
Coleman
Pioneer Five
Cadillac
CHL
Mt. Pleasant Oilers
John Miller
Gerry Pullerton
Little Pioneers
Cadillac Jayvees
CHL Boys
Jim Nivigon
al Terwill
Clare
Hotel Doherty Host To Many Conventions
The Hotel Doherty served as a hub for varied groups over the week. Fifty New Holland Machine dealers from Central Michigan gathered for a Thursday meeting. Rotary Kiwanis clubs held their weekly sessions. about 90 Tenth District Republicans attended a March 1 dinner. the Postal Club met for its annual gathering. CIO Utility Workers of America held an all day session. the Michigan State University Ski Club held its annual banquet with 100 attendees. Goodyear dealers dined and Clarey Isabella Auto Dealers Association also held a dinner event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Doherty
New Holland Machine
Central Michigan
Clare Service Clubs
Rotary
Kiwanis
Tenth District
Postal Club
Clare
Mt. Pleasant
Canada
Utility Workers of America, Cio
Michigan State University
Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company
Clarey Isabella Auto Dealers Association
Russell Strange Enters Republican Race for State Representative
Russell H. Strange Jr announces active candidacy for State Representative as a Republican. He plans to focus on personal voter contact with speaking engagements upon request, aiming to explain office duties and responsibilities. He is a Claré county resident from Arthur township since 1938 and will graduate from Central Michigan College in June.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russell H. Strange, Jr
Office of State Representative
Strange
Russell
H. Strange
Claré County
Arthur Township
Central Michigan College
Annexing Districts Offer July Vote For Two New School Board Seats
The Clare School Board proposed a plan to reorganize the district offering two trustee seats at the July election. A vacant term seat plus a second seat would be filled by voters in the annexed rural districts if they join the Clare district. The move aims for broader representation as rural districts were urged to annex by March.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clare
Beaverton
Spa
Faremer
Gladwin
Schwanz
Bronson
Wheeler
Clare Board
Superintendent of Public Instruction
Runaway Team Wrecks Car In Farwell Area Hurt Passengers
A wagon hitched to frightened horses bolted during a hayride near Farwell on M 115 at about 1 30 am injuring six passengers in a new car with 341 miles. Mrs Thatcher, John Thatcher and others were treated at Mt Pleasant Community Hospital. One horse was destroyed by state police.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Thatcher
Harlan, Walters
Arthur. Beckers
Community Hospital
Mt. Pleasant
Farwell
Muskegon River
Thatcher
Mrs McArthur Wins Third in Saginaw Exhibit
Grace McArthur of Rosebush earned third prize in the oil painting division at the Saginaw Regional Art Exhibit held in Saginaw during February. Her canvas titled Happy Holiday depicts a Christmas family gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grace McArthur
Rosebush
Saginaw
McArthur
Clare
Adelaide Elden
Sarah Beck
Arlagene Drebert
Maxi
Central Michigan Womens Golf Association Meets in St Louis
The Central Michigan Womens Golf Association held its spring meeting Tuesday at the Park Hotel in St. Louis with five towns represented Portland St Johns Ithaca Alma and Clare. A luncheon followed by a business meeting set the year's schedules. Representatives from Clare included Mrs Floyd Rosier Mrs Tiny Frey and others Mrs Harold Wright and Mrs N A Hlden.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central Michigan Womens* Golf Association
Park Hotel
St. Louis
Portland
St. Johns
Ithaca
Alma
Clare
Floyd Rosier
Tiny Frey
Harold Wright
Inside Pages Briefs and Society News Highlights
Short notices from Harrison area pages include society events, church items, and ads. Brief item summaries touch local meetings and community happenings, with small notes on profiles and upcoming activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrison News
Rosebush
Fatwell News
S Society
Church
New Dog Catcher Appointed for Clare's Dogs
A new dog catcher has been hired this week in Clare. Jim Dwyer is the contact for sightings of marauding canines and recommends calling after 4 pm. Owners warned to keep pets home as animals at large will be impounded and disposed of if unclaimed with fees paid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clare
Isabella County 4-H Youths Observe Club Week
Isabella County joins the national National 4-H Club Week March 3 to 11 announced County Agent Harry Densmore. Michigan 4-H reports record enrollment 61 000 youths 9 000 leaders and 2 300 junior leaders with high project completion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Isabella County
Harry Densmore
Michigan 4-H
Densmore
Grand Rapids Musicians To Appear Here
Mr and Mrs Hermian Hamming of Grand Rapids join Reform Bible Institute students for a musical program at the First Baptist church in Clare next Sunday. They will render vocal and accordion duets and solos in morning and evening services with a half hour of the morning service broadcast on WCEN at 11 30. Mrs Hamming is sister of Mrs Gerrit Schutt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hermian Hamming
Grand Rapids
Reform Bible Institute
Clare
First Baptist Church
WCEN
Hamming
Gerrit Schutt
Allan Tulk Attends Denver Conference with Bernice Spence
Clare High's elementary principal Allan Tulk and his wife Bernice flew to Denver on March 6 for five days to attend the National Elementary Principals Conference. Clare has frequently participated in the annual event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ruthana Spence
Pioneer
Clare High
Allan Tulk
Bernice
Denver
Colorado
Harrison mourns multiple deaths in Monday notices
James Earl Rees father of Mrs. O. M. Ulch of Harrison died Monday at Welcome Rest Home Harrison. Heed taken to Holgar Funeral Home Wauston Ohio. Mrs. Hochstetler and Austin Mayer flew to Braderston Beach Florida after death of grandson Frank Hochstetter in a car crash that killed the 17 year old. Mrs. Floyd Clark of 1083 Dunlop Road died Monday at University Hospital Ann Arbor. Services set Thursday at 2 p.m. at Stephenson Funeral Home Glare with Rev. Stanley Leonard officiating burial in Fork Gemety Mecosta County. A daughter Mrs. Comstock of Loomis survives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Earl Rees
O. M. Ulch
Harrison
Deid
Welcome Rest Home
Mr. Heed
Holgar
Wauston
Ohio
Frank Hochstetler
Austin Mayer
Braderston Beach
Florida
Frank Hochstetter
William Hochstetter
Floyd Clark
Dunelop Road
University Hospital
Ann Arbor
Stephenson
Glare
Stanley Leonard
Loomis
Fork
Gemtety
Mecosta County
Comstock
Clark
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Clare Girl Scouts
Farwell Girl Scouts
Poe
Dairy Princess
Lake
Iill
Paul Gibson
H. D. Parish Ig
Midiang
John Hanson
Watervilet
Lester BE. Bell
MSA
Henry M. Shepard
Wausau
Wisconsin
Church School Institute
Clare Study Club
P. Johnson
Hinkleville
Hatfield
Red Cross Treasury
of Bomn
Norman Hutchinson
Hagle
Barnes
Russell Strange
Husshul WH
Strangh Jn
Clare County Board of Education
Lonard Schwanz
Richard Wheeler
Frank Rilett
Cecil Warner
Floren Pudway
Floyd Squires
Lansing
Rilett
Jim Dwyer
Dwyer
Eighly
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