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Newspaper
Clare Sentinel
Location
Clare, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Mar 10, 1960
Page
1
Alan Ott, local coordinator of the airport project, said federal funds for Clare airport improvement will arrive shortly after July 1 1960. He received a telegram from Washington notifying that the money was included in a federal appropriation.
George W Myles announces appointment of crew leaders for Clare Osceola and Isabella counties and Gladwin to supervise about 20 enumerators starting April 1 Training covers recruiting training canvassing reporting and supervision Pre training has begun in the Federal Building Bay City Michigan Senator McNamara announces FAA grant of 61000 for Clare Municipal airport expansion including longer runway and improved facilities Clare Manufacturing and city officials join in funding with state and federal support credited to McNamara Hart and Cederberg
Representative Strange reports a flood of more than 500 bills in the legislative hopper this week. Topics range from air pollution to zoning as lawmakers rush to address issues with new laws.
Obituaries detail Jacob Mason, Fenwick, Ida Austin, and Mrs. John Lowery among Clare region deaths with funeral details and burial sites. The same column highlights Michigan legislative activity HB 1 procedural revision study and HB 8 Higher Education Assistance Authority with 80 percent loan guarantees for private and public college students, plus a lawmaker's support statement.
Durward Kennedy, Crossing Protection Officer on Clare's McEwan Street at Eighth, has supervised about 633,600 child crossings with zero accidents. His role, funded by the school district and city, relies on trust from students and drivers, with no traffic controls in place. Kennedy knows the children by name and is credited for a strong, safety‑minded culture around Clare Public Elementary and St. Cecilia's.
In Clare schools, 93 of 181 respondents favored a $420,000 plan for a new early elementary unit cafeteria arts shop and bus garage. Additional supporters urged partial projects while 63 voiced no overall support. Committee chair Bergey announced results for school board review.
Pressure rose Friday at Clare Alleys as Major League Night three tightened the lead with Hill Top gaining 8 points on Stanley Oil to hold a 1 point margin. Bogile's Bar rolled a 1026 game for a 1000 series, while Hill Top posted 1039 to Stanley Oil 1008. Jack Bailey and Frank O Day tied at 229 for top scoring with Spicer 211 and Bell 190.
The Clare Chamber of Commerce asks residents for photographs of landmarks, buildings, and notable locals. They will borrow the images, record them on film slides, and return them after the Citizens Night program during Michigan Week, per Secretary Dr. Robert Kring.
March well child conferences listed for Clare at city hall second floor on March 15 from 1 to 3 p.m. Farwell at Methodist church on March 15 from 9 to 11 a.m. Harrison at county courthouse on March 18 from 9 to 11 a.m.
Clare High basketball lost to Shepherd 52 to 46 in the opening round, marking their third defeat to Shepherd this season. The Pioneers rallied in the final stanza, narrowing the gap to three with a minute left as Bill Legg led with 23 points, but Shepherd iced the win with a late three.
Michigan State Highway Department will erect five by eighteen foot green on white distance signs along US-27 and four lower peninsula highways as well as US-2 in the UP. They will mark 100 50 and 25 mile intervals toward the Mackinac Bridge and be readable from 750 feet. State Highway Commissioner John C. Mackie notes they’ll be a roadside feature and tourist draw.
The City of Clare tabled a proposed contract for hourly workers after presenting the draft to the commission. Workers seek a 10 cent per hour raise and full payment of insurance premiums. the city now pays a flat 3 dollars monthly. If talks fail, arbitration will decide terms.
Mary Sue Hodge 22 year old American Dairy Princess will appear on the Clare Rotary Club program next Wednesday. She will talk about her experiences as Dairy Princess and promote milk and dairy products during national tours. Mary Sue, Michigan’s former Dairy Princess, was born October 22 1937 and is a Michigan State University graduate teaching homemaking before serving as a full time American Dairy Association employee.
The Sentinel sponsors a picture coloring contest for boys and girls ages five to twelve with prizes totaling over 30 dollars. Ten pictures will be released over five weeks, two per week, with impartial judges whose decisions are final. Clip, color neatly, and mail entries to Clare Sentinel Picture Contest Clare Michigan. Reprints available free from the Sentinel office.
Clare High School Band earned its first top rating at the District Band and Orchestra Festival held in Standish, with 53 members under Lloyd Conley. The Junior High Band also received a first rating, and both groups advance to state festivals. Other participating schools included Stan dish Pinconning West Branch Gladwin and more.
State Highway Commissioner John C. Mackie announced 456 additional miles of frost free routes bringing Michigan to 6,240 all season miles. He credited liberalized load limits and savings to industry, agriculture and consumers, with maps available from the State Highway Department.
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