Clare High to Host County Government Day for Seniors
Clare Hi will host visiting seniors from nearby schools for a full day of government study on March 26. About 225 students from Clare Harrison Farwell and Coleman high schools will meet state local and school officials in the Clare gymnasium and at Clare Methodist Church for speeches group discussions and topic sections on legislation taxation health education and highways. Some students will be excused from classes.
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Clare
Harrison
Farwell
Coleman
Clare Methodist Church
Michigan
New Con Gains Bipartisan Supporters Across Michigan
The piece notes growing cross party backing for New-Con the proposed Michigan constitution with key figures like Prentiss Brown Dr Conn D Smith Paul Mahinske and the Michigan State Chamber of Commerce endorsing it. It contrasts active opposition that warns of civil liberties and taxation issues with supporters who argue the document is a needed modern revision over the 1908 basic law.
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Michigan
New-Con
New Con
Romney
Democratic Party
Prentiss Brown
Connor D. Smith
Pinconning
MSU Board of Trustees
Paul Mahinske
Detroit
Mahinske
People’s Voice
New - Con
State
C of
April First Crusade Date
The American Cancer Society will launch its annual educational and fundraising Crusade in Glare on April 1. The campaign emphasizes To Cure More, Give More and Fight Cancer with a Checkup and a Check.
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American Cancer Society
Glare
Judge Holbrook's UP Mine Campaign Stop Noted
Judge Donald E. Holbrook's campaign tour included a White Pine copper mine in the Porcupine Mountains on Lake Superior. Patrick Kitzman, a On tonagon county delegate, secured strong backing after a keynote moment at the Republican State convention in Grand Rapids, helping Holbrook gain a lead of more than 40 votes over the next candidate.
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Donald E. Holbrook
Clare
State Supreme Court
White Pine
Porcupine Mountains
Lake Superior
Upper Peninsula
Tadaa Waldenal
Patrick
Pat) Kitzman
Kitzman
Grand Rapids
Ontonagon County
Michigan
Supreme Court
Holbrook
U.P. Tulfilla
Donald &. Holbrook
Pat Kitzman
Far Left
Fielbrook
Robert Huebner
Ray Leone
Odd Balls Lead in Clare Women’s City Bowling Tourney
The second week shows little change as Odd Balls maintain the top with 2843. Alexander's Shoes rises to second with 2799 followed by Evert's Jewelers 2744 Ford-O-Matics 2733 and Weldon's Transit Mix 3718. In doubles D Bigelow and L Hitchcock top with 1184, Ruth Stanley and Villa Walker 1169 in second, then McNerney and Bedard 1167. Singles leaders Alma Jesse Connie McNerney and Lee Jackson hold first three. Jean Jabour is fourth with 610 and Costa Colvina 606.
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Alexander
Evert
Jewelers
Ford-O-Matics
Weldon
Transit Mix
D. Bigelow
L. Hitchcock
Ruth Stanley
Villa Walker
C. McNerney
Father and Son Banquet at First Baptist Church
The First Baptist Church hosts a Father and Son Banquet on Friday night March 22 at 6 30 featuring Rev. Peter Nieuwkoop of St Johns Michigan and an outdoor life film. Master of Ceremonies will be Edward Schlafley Jr with a father and son trio Allen Jeffery and sons Bob and Chuck.
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First Baptist Church
Peter Nieuwkoop
St. Johns
Michigan
Allen Jeffery and Sons
Bob
Chuck
Edward Schlafley,Jr
Two Bands in Concert Tonight at Clare High
Clare High School presents the Junior Band and Intermediate Band in a 8:00 p.m. gym concert featuring 105 musicians. Directors Lloyd Conley and bands perform selections from Empire State Salute to Panis Angelicus plus Syncopated Clock and Scotch melodies. Admission 25 cents students 50 cents adults with Band Boosters serving refreshments afterward. Junior band eyes March 30 district Solo and Ensemble Festival.
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Clare High School
Lloyd Conley
Roscommon
Empire State Salute
Sarabende & Gavotte
Road thaw reveals soft, rutted country lanes
Spring thaw has townsfolk noting many unpaved roads turning spongy and unstable as ground loosens. Drivers report bottoming out after a single step onto the road, highlighting the persistent problem of soft, deteriorating rural surfaces during seasonal melt.
Commission Gets 62 Report Highlights City Projects
A year end progress report to the City Commission from department heads under City Manager Clarence Gunn covers Street and Water Department work, police activity under Milan Shepard, and Fire Chief Stanley Parish. It notes sewer and water extensions, storm water elimination, better street lighting, park additions, and a new emergency rescue truck. Police reported 792 offenses with 649 traffic violations and 143 other complaints. revenues from fines and fees totaled $19 974.72.
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Clarence Gunn
Milan Shepard
Stanley Parish
City’s Street and Sewer and Water Department
McEwan
Brookwood
Lake Shamrock
State Health Dept
Parish
Clare
Willard Bicknell
Ben Burdo
Zeller Dairy Farm to Host Record Holstein Dispersal Sale
The Sentinel highlights a March 30 dispersal auction of over 200 Holsteins plus dairy equipment by Zeller Dairy Farm. The handbill, 18 by 24 inches, is described as the era’s largest and most colorful auction notice, with extensive items listed to fit the sheet.
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Sentinel
Zeller Dairy Farm
Sentinel Auction Printing Service
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Clare city ballot set for five candidates in April election
Five candidates qualified for the Clare city ballot to fill three seats as terms expire for Mayor Glen Cain and commissioners George Wisler and Mack Thomson. Re-elect incumbents Colvin and Walters oppose by Wendell Colvin and Robert Walters. Holdovers Albert Haley and David Donovan remain. Voting by absent voters moves ahead as the NewCon constitutional issue may boost turnout on April 1.
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Clare
Glen Cain
George Wisler
Mack Thomson
Wendell Colvin
Robert Walters
City Commission
Albert Haley
David Donovan
Cain
Thomson
Colvin
Wisler
David Adams
Michigan
Plans for farm conservation crops in Isabella County
Loren Koontz and several Isabella County farmers develop basic conservation plans. Rotations suit loam soils and rolling loams to curb erosion and build humus. Ford Welsh plans drainage and swine feed crops. Robert Adams adapts strips around highway soils and manages woodland timber, with existing timber and remaining evergreens noted.
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Loren Koontz
Gilmore
Isabella County
John Foster
Loren
Ford Welsh
Chippewa
S.C.8
Robert Adams
Coe
Bob
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