Train Crew Rescues Girl On Tracks Near Dunlop Road Crossing
Roy Harter reports Leissa Whitecotton, Her mother in hospital, left a play group and walked toward the Ann Arbor Railroad crossing on Dunlop Road as a train neared. The brakeman jumped to engine steps to push her off the track, averting tragedy. In a separate incident, three year old Belinda Lee Schreur wandered near East State Street and was found minutes after disappearing, following a dog.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roy Harter
Leissa Whitecotton
Dunlop Road
Ann Arbor
Leissa
Barbara Whitecotton
Belinda Lee Schreur
Donald Schreur
East State
East City
Acton Chosen to Lead Clare County Blood Appeal
Larry Acton named to head Clare County Blood Bank drive as the Bloodmobile returns March 21 at the Clare Congregational Church. A donor contest will be offered to boost participation with credits for organizations. Blood is free to county residents in emergencies. otherwise up to 35 per pint. Ages 18 to 60, not pregnant, or jaundiced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clare County
Larry Acton
John R
Clare
Clare Congregational Church
Acton
Actons
Glen Gum City Manager Appointed Acting Leader
Glen Cain, a longtime public servant, was named acting city manager last week to fill the vacancy left by Clarence Gum. Cain will serve until a permanent hire is made as the city commission reviews several applications after Gum’s resignation effective March 15.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glen Cain
Clarence Gum
Gam
Whitscell Joins Houghton Drug Staff
William Whitscell joins Charles Clark at Houghton Drug store in Farwell with wife Mari lyn and three sons aged 7 4 and 8 months. He previously worked eight years at Spens Pharmacy in Alpena.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Clark
Houghton Drug Store
William Whitscell
Bill
Marilyn
Farwell
Spens Pharmacy
Alpena
Junior High Talent Show Impresses Friday Audience
Junior high students staged an hour long talent show with singing pantomime dancing comedy and instrumental pieces. Chris Bouchey Tom Conley and Dale Wiley led the three piece guitar and drum act winning first place. Pam Lear Linda Gardner Becky Sue Allen Christine Clute Leslie Gox and Pat Humphrey earned third for baton dance and twirl routine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chris Bouchey
Tom Conley
Dale Wiley
Pam Lear
Linda Gardner
Babe
Becky Sue Allen
Christine Clute
Leslie Gox
Pat Humphrey
4 H Leaders Return From Camp In Michigan Workshop
Mrs Henry Gordon of Lake a seven year 4 H leader and Mrs Betty Priest of Lake an eight year leader attended the Horticulture and Landscaping Workshop at Camp Kett March 11 12 They are leaders in the Lake Busy Beavers 4 H Club The program covered the vegetable and floriculture industries in Michigan with sessions on pesticides ornamental horticulture flower culture and garden planning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Gordon
Lake
Betty Priest
Camp Kett
Lake Busy
Crown Men Bowling ChampionshipNet Champs Crown Men Bowling66
Final weekend of the Crown Men Bowling 66 Championship saw upset wins in three divisions as new champions emerged across all events. Doubles winners were S Mogg and KK Fox with 1284, Singles champion Don Spicer with 719, and All Events leader Don Spicer at 1936. Team Event winners were Northland IGA 3033. Complete prizewinners to follow next week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Northland Iga
S. Mogg
Fox
Don Spicer
CHS Players Present The Many Lives of Dobie Gillis
CHS Players at Clare High School present The Many Lives of Dobie Gillis in the Elementary Auditorium on Friday March 25. Cast includes Tom Sheredy as Dobie Dwight Notter as Maynard Debbie Warner as Bonnie Debby Greer as Gloria Bob Bergy as Pete Maureen Denton as Limbo Brenda Notter as Stella with Mrs Ida Long directing and many helpers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bob Bergy
Pete
Gloria
Maureen Denton
Limbo
Brenda Notter
Stella
Ida Long
Robert Hartzler
Mary Stirling
Mary Logic
Robert Williams
Joe Casteel
Philip Dole
Joanne Dole
Debbie Greer
Jim Warner
Steve Mackenzie
Tim White
Mike Hartzler
Vicky Eberhart
Debby Warner
Ann Miller
Tom Sheredy
Dan Messer
Dwight Notter
Nineteen Clare High Students Reach District Speech Trials
Nineteen Clare High School students advance to the District Forensic Contest at Audres Sims High School on March 19 after two days of Local Forensic Contest competition. Representing Clare in various classifications are listed with directors Mr. Forrest Meek and Mrs. Ida Long guiding the group. District winners advance to the Regional Forensic Contest at Central Michigan University.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clare High School
Audres-Sims High School
Forrest Meek
Ida Long
Au Gres
Central Michigan University
Phi Kappa Phi honors 24 Central Michigan U initiates
Helen Maxwell of Clare is among 24 Central Michigan University students initiated into Phi Kappa Phi on March 6, honoring academic achievement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helen Maxwell
Clare
Central Michigan U
Clare Mayor Tim Cotter Declines Candidacy for Election
Tim Cotter will not be a regular candidate as the deadline passes with no petition filed. On April 4 the ballot lists Willard Koch incumbent, Tom Bradley incumbent, Al Sacco, Ray Owens, and Robert Walters as five candidates for the city commission. Only three petitions were taken, Koch’s returned first and the other two filed before the deadline.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clare
Tim Cotter
Tom Bradley
Wilcox Parkway
al Sacco
Park Street
Ray Owens
Seventh Street
Robert Walters
Fifth Street
Walters
School Lunches to be Studied in Facilities Plan
The Clare Public Schools Board discusses a potential hot lunch program if four conditions are met and financing approved by voters. Superintendent Snyder outlines steps including integrating the study with overall facilities needs and using expert consultants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clare Public Schools
Board of Education
Citizens
Richard L. Snyder
Sentinel
Snyder
Postage Fees To Be Raised Effective March 26 1966
Postmaster Larry Jackson announces an upcoming postage rate increase for Domestic and International Registered Mail Insured Mail C O D Money Orders and Certified Mail. Check with local post offices for details and upcoming information sheets for businesses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Postal Special Services
Larry Jackson
Domestic & International
Clare Teacher Meek Seeks Republican Mich. Senate Nomination
Forrest Meek a Clare high school teacher announced his bid for the 36th district state senate seat vacated by Guy Vanderjagt. A 1953 Michigan State graduate and former MSU debater, Meek emphasized Lansing citizen communications, conservation, pollution prevention and Michigan's economic future. He noted varied prior work including U.S. Army service construction and sales and is married with four children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Forrest Meek
Clare
Michigan
Michigan State University
Meek
Guy Vanderjagt
Cadillac
Lansing
U.S. Army
Jeek
Women Lead City Bowling Standings and Ford-O Matics Set Records
The week’s activity shows City Tournament leaders through March 27 and Friday league records at Gateway Lanes Clare. Eleanor Lehr cites March 12-13 scores from Jack Pine Lanes Harrison. Hamp’s Sportsmen Center, Hilltop Bar and Ford O-Matics top teams with high totals. Ford-O Matics set new all time high team series 2608 and game 929 with Fran Carncross, Iola Archbold and Rose Neff scoring top figures. Six women posted 500+ series in Friday Ladies. Rose Neff notes special coincidence with a 1960 record.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gateway Lanes
Clare
Eleanor Lehr
Association
Jack
Pine Lanes
Harrison
Hamp’s Sportsmen Center
Hilltop Bar
Ford O-Matics
Sherryn Hayes
Joyce Nevins
Laurie Rulapaugh
Leota Downing
Iva
Jon Bauer
Neareine Morse
Betty Stevens
June Downing
Betty Haggart
Ford-O~matics
Rose Neff
Dan McDonald
Fran Carncross
Iola Archbold
Bonnie Bauder
Myrtle Coil
Ieia Archbold
Laila Phillips
Carol Cotton
Gloria Ulrich
Reapportionment Bill Draws Fire
Michigan House approval of a reapportionment bill to redesign county boards on a one man one vote basis sparks fierce regional criticism. The measure moves to the Senate in Lansing as letters from Clare county officials urge opposition citing taxes and lack of accountability.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
House
House of Representatives
Boards of Supervisors
Michigan
Senate
Lansing
C. R
Jake) Case
Garfield Township
Clare County
Marvin Stempien
Livonia
Clare
Waiting Their First Look At Native U S A
Brian Lee Schrieber was born on Sunday February 20 at 1 49 am in England to A 1 C and Mrs Ronald R Schrieber. The family will soon leave England to return home arriving in Coleman March 31 before moving to Andrews Air Force Base Maryland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brian Lee Schrieber
England
Ronald R. Schrieber
Bill Schrieber
Arthur Harsh
Coleman
William Schrieber
Clare
Miles Harsh
Schriebers
Andrews Air Force Base
Maryland
Felix Stowe
Suffolk County
Ronald R. Harsh, II
Coleman Will Use Portable Classrooms
Coleman Board of Education ordered six portable classrooms to be ready by fall. The move relieves crowding and eliminates the North Bradley building and two rented spaces, returning all classes to the Coleman central site for 1966-67. Financing details are being worked out. The board also approved in service training for new math instruction and golf as an interscholastic sport.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coleman Board of Education
North Bradley
Coleman
Enlargement of Semig Market Adds Parking and Freezer Space
Expansion at West Semig Pack inghouse Market on W Fourth will add 560 square feet of building, 1000 cubic feet of extra freezer lockers, and 60 cubic feet for frozen foods. Parking in front, back and west side is being blacktopped for customer convenience near entrances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Semig
Pack~inghouse
W. Fourth
Expan~sion
Also Mentioned on This Page
Pat Brewer
Nanaan Holiday
Glen Gum
Houghton’s
Onk
CHS
Dobie Gillis
Willard
Bill) Koch
Orchard Street
Koch
Bureau of School Services
University of Michigan
Hare
Ivan Davis
Clare Higgum
Eric Crum
Mich
Case
Stempien
U.S.A
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