School Board names Walter Kleiner to fill vacancy
The Glare School Board at a special meeting seated Walter Kleiner as a new member to replace Harold Brooks who resigned after accepting a Vernon township appointment. Kleiner serves until June when his term ends, while other terms and vacancies are subject to re election including the finish term of Bernice Johnson due to health reasons. The board totals four seats up for replacement or election with petitions due by May 11.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glare
Walter Kleiner
Harold Brooks
Vernon Township
Kleiner
Clare Public Schools
Finley College
Ohio
Wallace
Bernice) Johnson
Lionel Duncan
Alfred Austin
Learn To Do Easy Way Homemaking Classes Offered
Isabella county homemakers urged to register for free Heart Unit sponsored sessions at the Presbyterian Church basement March 31 and April 1 1964 from 1 00 to 3 00 pm. Ruth C Kettunen East Lansing Heart Association consultant will demonstrate time saving methods in meals cleaning ironing and other tasks. Reservations with Mrs Lloyd Cole SP 2 385.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Isabella County
Central Michigan Heart Unit
Michigan Heart Asociation
Presbyterrian
South
Watson Road
Ruth C. Kettunen
East Lansing
Heart Association
Lloyd Cole
Farwell Area Names 1964 Valedictorian and Honors Team
Farwell Area Schools announced the 1964 graduating class top honors. Sharon Scott leads with a 3.96 GPA, daughter of Delmer Scott. Jynn Methner Witbeck, 3.85, is salutatorian and former Holland exchange student. Other honorees include Delores Scott Cynthia Funnell Kathryn Couts Thomas Winarski Carol McLaughlin Doris Loach Judy Zamites and Linda Schofield.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sharon’ Scott
Delmer Scott
Lake
Sharon
Fiha
D.A.R. Good Citizen
Jynn Methner Witbeck
George Crawford
Lake 13
Lynn
F.H.A
Holland
Farwell
Clare General Hospital
Kerwin L. Paesens
Delores Scott
Cynthia Funnell
Kathryn Couts
Thomas Winarski
Carol McLaughlin
Doris Loach
Judy Zamites
Linda Schofield
Parents to Attend PTA Evening as Pupils Next Monday
Parents will visit the school March 16 to sit in on regular Junior and Senior High classes with shortened periods. Details on schedu les rooms teachers and hours will be sent to families. The PTA meeting starts at 8 00 p m in the high school all purpose room followed by the choir and school program.
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PTA
Signup Time For Baseball Signups Open For Little League Tryouts
First advance notice for spring Little League signups. Boys 8 to 12 by July 31, 1964 enter major or minor leagues with tryouts. seniors 13 to 15 also eligible. Clare Fire Station hosts applications March 19–21 with times 6–9 p.m. and 1–5 p.m. A $1 fee and parent approval are required.
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al Jacco
Clare
Kenny Roberts to perform in Clare show for Jaycees
Kenny Roberts, the TV cowboy, headlines a two hour adult oriented stage show in Clare sponsored by the Clare Jaycees. The event features people and animals and proceeds go to Jaycee community projects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kenny Roberts
Clare
Clare Jaycées
Clare Attitude Survey Shows Community Wants Downtown Improvements
Clare residents express desire for better sidewalks improved water and a civic center plus more stores recreation facilities and higher police protection in a Community Attitude Survey by Clare Jaycees. They praise friendly residents growth and lake access while urging decisive action and less criticism.
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Clare Jaycees
Clare
Jaycees
Orville Smith
Jaycee
Norman Robbins
Glare
Us-27
Winter Weather Snaps Back with Snow and Traffic Woes
A winter relapse brings a sudden snowstorm after mild January and February days. Residents report traffic delays at Clare’s two lights and praise the new municipal water supply for clearer taste and softer feel, noting easier baths and showers.
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Clare
Clare Furniture Leads in Women's City Bowling Standings
In the second weekend of the 1964 Women s City Championships Clare Furniture tops the team race with 3024 and a 74 pin lead. Gateway Lanes is second at 2950 followed by Town and Country 2877 Lehr s Shell 2870 and Ford O Matics 2859. Singles leader Ruth Thiemke 4726 with a 280 high handicap game. Iva Burnett retains second for singles. Fran Carncross rolls 552 actual Sunday and 221 best game.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clare Furniture
Patsy Holbrook
Lucy Roberts
Beverly Foster
Lee McGuire
Tula
Brown
Gateway Lanes
Lehr
Ruth Thiemke
Michigan Parks Face Growing Shortage of Outdoor Spaces
Ten years of expanding recreation have outpaced facilities as overcrowded state parks turn away thousands of camping families and forests struggle to accommodate hunters. A $10 million bonding program helps some, but experts urge a regional surge akin to New York and Wisconsin to boost parks and tourism.
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Michigan
National Wildlife Week
America
Conservation Department
Wisconsin
New York
New Jersey
Pennsylvania
West Virginia
Wis
Record High Wages Paid in Clare Harrison Farwell District
Bell Telephone Company reports total wages of 229 408 dollars paid to 34 employees in the Clare Harrison Farwell area. The disclosure highlights strong payroll growth and regional employment impact.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michigan
Bell Telephone ’Company
Dts
Clare ‘Harrison
Ard Farwell
Dairy Experts To Discuss Program In Clare
Dairy Day set for Friday March 13 at the Clare Oddfellows Hall, with a noon lunch sponsored by Kraft Foods of Clare. MSU specialists Dr. Chester Lassiter, Dr. Eugene Doll, and Bill Finley will discuss dairy business futures soil testing and fertilizing hay crops and feeding dairy steers.
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Clare
Isabella
Gladwin
Kraft Foods of
Michigan State University
Chester Lassiter
MSU
Eugene Doll
Bill Finley
Livestock Department
Marshall Re-elected In Farwell Village Presidency
Elton Marshall was re elected village president in Farwell on Monday. The election drew about 20 percent more votes than last year and Marshall will be joined by clerk John De Forest treasurer Mrs Ida E Bernard Glass and trustees William Flower Larry Schofield and Walter Moore. Existing council members Winfield Godwin Larry Laverty and Mervil Hawk continue in office. Bernard Glass is assessor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elton Marshall
Farwell
Marshall
John de Forest
Ida E
Bernard) Glass
William Flower
Larry Schofield
Walter Moore
Winfield Godwin
Larry Laverty
Mervil-Hawk
Bernard Glass
Petition to Oust Superintendent in Clare School Board Meeting
Clare School Board weighs a petition calling for not renewing Superintendent Richard Wheeler’s contract amid discussions with a faculty committee on salary changes and administrative discipline. The petition, signed by about 130 residents, was tabled with no action. The board also accepted Bernice Johnson’s resignation and moved to reconsider salary and negotiations items later.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clare
Richard Wheeler
Warren Tice
Wheeler
Bernice Johnson
Power company warns kids on kite safety in rain
Ralph Hahn of Consumers Power reminds children and kite enthusiasts to avoid flying kites in rain and beware of dangers from metal lines, electric wires, TV or radio aerials, power poles and entangled kites. He urges safe practices to prevent shocks or injuries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ralph Hahn
Consumers Power Company
Central Division
Hahn
Paul Lapham elected to State Board of Directors at convention
Paul Lapham, president of the Northern Chapter of the State Surveyors Association, led arrangements for the Cadillac convention and was elected to the State Board of Directors. He also serves on the Northern Chapter board.
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Paul Lapham
Cadillac
Paul
Michigan
Mr. Lapham
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Board
Kiemer
Farwell Area Schools
Farwell Area
Scott
Lynn Methner Witbeck
Lake Shamrock
McEwan Street
McEwan and Pirth
Fourth Street
Eugene C. Doll
W. L. Finley
Charles Lassiter
Clare Furn
Tula Brown
Lila Wheatcraft
Joan Weldon
Iola Archbold- Iva Burnett
Sentinel
Teen Age Post
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