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Newspaper
Clare Sentinel
Location
Clare, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Mar 12, 1969
Page
9
The Clare Sentinel lists mail subscription prices for Clare County and military service four fifty, Isabella Gladwin Osceola Midland Mecosta five fifty elsewhere in Michigan six fifty other states eight dollars.
The 1969 Michigan Legislature, slow at first, accelerates toward adjournment with debates on broad topics from fish disease to abortion and riot control. A $1.5 billion five year building program seeks funding from general and restricted funds, including $58.2 million for a new state Capitol and $680.2 million for higher education. Democrats cheer Joe Smeekens's narrow House win in Branch Hillsdale Lenawee, a boost amid GOP strength.
Rep Vincent Petitpren of Westland will introduce a bill to establish a legal status for the teaching profession in Michigan. The measure would develop self government for teachers, set entry and performance standards, create a professional practices commission, license and certify teachers and staff, and enforce a code of ethics while advising education authorities.
A retrospective roundup covers Clare Michigan topics from 1889 to 1949. Entries note Lange’s Clare bakery prices, trout stocking, and village incorporation. 1909 church and telephone line efforts. 1929 floods and mayoral races. 1949 FFA honors, Hotel Doherty anniversary, local ads, and a snowmobile gathering with a beef roast at Deer Track Lodge.
Lake Thirteen residents report gas service promises for fall and welcome visitors from nearby towns. A number of cottage owners note driveways still covered in snow and rotted weed odor near the lake prompts an official weed problem review. Snowmobilers enjoyed a surprise plane visit on Saturday afternoon while locals discuss road repairs by the dam and several weekend guests staying with Nowlin and arts families.
The piece argues the Secretary of Agriculture faces a thankless job amid high costs for farmers and cheap food visible in low farm prices. It contrasts Soviet and Chinese food policies with American farm realities and calls for independent leadership to reveal the truth about the food supply.
Clare’s Column reports the Michigan State Flag topic as the leader lesson at the Clareniks Extension Study group taught by Mrs. H Kinsey and Mrs. R Kinsey at Mrs. Leigh Stanley’s home. Members welcomed include Mrs. Stanley Mrs. Bernard Benchley and Mrs. Glen D Born with next meeting set for March 19 at Mrs. Roger Raycraft’s home. Mary Barlow presented Are you Planning to Live the Rest Of Your Life to the Lake Extension Study Club noting older people seek pleasant housing support and purpose. A Mexican Dinner was hosted by Alta Gregware Elaine Robinson and Mrs Clarence Van for the Clare I Extension Study Club at Virginia Flones home with Foods for Latins as the topic discussing Mexico Latin American diet and nutrition aspects.
Mrs. David Cluley of Holt visited Mrs. James Cluley. Sunday guests at Irvin Shively’s included Albert Callison Dora Haggart Gene Lattimer George Weihl and Clifford Ranch. The Prout family hosted birthdays and dinners in Mt Pleasant and Farwell. Rosebush Presbyterian Senior High Fellowship met with 21 attendees Diane Watson devotions Mary Ann Swindle hurst hosted. boxes for six service men prepared. Bake sale planned March 28 at Rosebush fire hall. Diane Watson elected secretary after Helen Campbell’s resignation. Lenten services followed at Lezaton Methodist Church.
The Rosebush Center Methodist W S C S met with Mrs Verna Johnson on March 4 with guests Mrs Tryon from the district office and Mrs Shay of Farwell. A committee was named and plans set for the annual Easter breakfast at the Center church. A rummage sale is planned for April 25. Valentines were sent to service men in February. The group expressed sympathy to the Joe Vana family.
Robert M. Burns, an executive with wide experience in the automotive parts business, was named president of the Holley Carburetor Division of Colt Industries. He succeeds Milton J. Kittler, who retired last month after 34 years with Holley Carburetor.
Mt Pleasant Speedway under Tony Heintz announces major rules changes and a 19 week 1969 schedule for Clare area fans. Modifieds drop from program, V 8 rules broadened, tires limited to eight inches, safety hubs allowed, and wagons trucks and sports cars banned. Racing opens May 10 with weekly Saturday events, time trials broadcast on WCRM and WCEN, culminating in a nine race card plus an Australian Pursuit.
March dates mark key events across eras from 1765 Stamp Act signing by King George II to 1945 Allied Rhine crossing. Other items include Nevadas six week divorce law, Paris bombardment by Big Bertha in 1918, Kock tuberculosis germ discovery in 1882, and Spain recognizing U.S. independence in 1783.
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