Clare Graduates 1954 Poll on TV Shows and McCarthyism
A school poll of 24 seniors reveals strong interest in top three TV programs led by Toast of The Town and The Ed Sullivan Show. Opinions on McCarthyism show concern for civil rights and democratic processes, with most fearing misuse of accusations. Deterrents to teaching include low pay and preparation effort, while disciplinary experiences and coursework rank highly in memorable school events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dragnet
Robert Montgomery
McCarthy
Army
Clare
Remembering the Old Timers and Horseless Carriages
A collection of reminiscences from Mrs. Myrtle French and others about early travel in Montana and Minnesota. Contributions describe horse-drawn wagons, primitive fuel, sod houses, and aging memories from Ruthton Strathmore and Frankfort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wreom
Myrtle French
Johin Montana
Clara L. Estner
Strathmore
California
Minnesota
Frankfort
Kentucky
Kinsey Rites Held For Clare Resident
Samuel Kinsey died March 13 at his son Roy's home in Clare after a heart attack. He was 79 and had lived in Clare with his son’s family for eleven years since his wife’s death. Surviving are three sons Roy Clare Carl Markle Indiana and Laurel Albany NY and two daughters Mildred Rapid City and Lucille Tampa. Funeral services were held March 18 at his former Bluffton Indiana home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amuel Kinsey
Roy
Clare
Mr. Kinsey
Carl
Markle
Indiana
Laurel
Albany
New York
Mildred
Rapid City
Lucille
Tampa
Florida
Bluffton
Obituary for Lewis Erter of Clare community
Lewis Erter, a former Clare resident, died early Sunday at Luthera Home in Fort Wayne Indiana after months of failing health. Funeral services were held in Fort Wayne on Wednesday and the obituary will appear in next week's edition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lewis Erter
Luthera Oe
Fort Wayne
Indiana
Hospital Auxiliary Tea At Hotel Doherty In Clare
Residents of Clare and surrounding communities attended a membership tea for the Clare General Hospital Auxiliary at the Hotel Doherty on Friday March 12. Guest speakers included Mrs Hobart Moore from Bay City Michigan who spoke on Osteopathy and medical education. Mrs Campbell Ward of the Michigan group outlined auxiliary functions and community benefits. Forty three members were present and election of officers will occur at the April 2 meeting in the Fifth Avenue Room Hotel Doherty from 2 30 to 4 P M. The public is invited to join.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clare
Clare General Hospital
Hoeral Hospital
Doherty
Hobart Moore
Michigan Women’s Osteopathic Auxiliary, Inc
Bay City
Michigan
Fifth Avenue
Scott Drillers In Invitation Tournament at Cadillac High
The Scott Drillers accept an invitation to an invitational basketball tournament to be held at Cadillac Michigan High School gym on March 29. Local organizers schedule games and showcase the team in a regional event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scott Drillers
Cadillac, Michigan
Rebuilding To Begin At Eagle Church Project
Plans for a new church at Eagle Corners are forming with excavation hoped to start next week. The building committee meets several nights to move construction quickly as Bible School attendance remains strong. The parishioners enjoy classes in various rooms at the parsonage and schoolhouse, with space for children and adults. Additional folding chairs are being purchased to enlarge seating at worship and Bible School, with support from local funeral homes and the Elm Grove church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eagle Corners
Bible School
Stephenson and Thurston
Elm Grove
Norris Bay Receives Kiwanis Top Senior Athlete Award
Norris Bay son of Mr and Mrs Clarence Bay was chosen for the Kiwanis Trophy and medal as Clare high school outstanding senior athletic letterman. The banquet drew about 200 attendees with Les Bingamen headlining as speaker. Identity of the winner remained secret until the reveal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norris Bay
Clarence Bay
Kiwanis
Claré High School
Les Bingamen
Detroit Lions
Clare
Kiwanis Club
Lions
Cleveland Browns
Swimming Pool Project To Be Organized As Non-Profit Corporation
Clare Rotary and Kiwanis clubs plan a community swimming pool as a non profit corporation. Judges and school boards back the effort, with committees formed to incorporate, fundraise, and coordinate with past residents and area communities. Meetings ongoing to finalize plans and launch summer youth facilities modeled after St. Louis and Chesaning pools.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clare Rotary
Kiwanis
Donald B. Holbrook
Dan McDonald
Rotary
Richard Groves
Earl Morgan
Willard Bicknell
Cochairmen
Harold Hughes
Robert Campbell
Theodore Pixley
Clare
St. Louis
Mt. Pleasant
Chesaning
St. Johns
Midland
Gust
Rotary and
Fashion coverage at Sentinel highlights Spring Style trends
Next week's Sentinel previews fashion descriptions and Spring Style notes from a new style center. Dresses suits accessories millinery lightweight coats men’s wear and children’s clothes are pictured and described across many sections of the paper.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sentinel
The Clare Sentinel Ad for Mail Subscriptions
The Clare Sentinel offers mail delivery subscriptions at two dollars per year through Clare area post offices. Residents may call 35 or 693 to order and receive the publication by mail starting promptly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clare
Oikrée
Isabella County
New Estimate of Deer Kill in Michigan Poll Update
Michigan's postcard poll on deer hunting shows the 1953 kill may exceed early estimates of 70 000, possibly reaching 90 000 or more as 80 percent of about 10 000 hunters respond. Final figures, including deer license sales near 430 000, won't be known until June. The University of Michigan Survey Research Center approved the method.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
University of Michigan Survey Research Center
Bowling Series at Grayling Between Nesbitts and R 8 Dairy
Nesbitts Bottling Company and R 8 Dairy bowling teams met at the Americas Legion alleys in Grayling on Sunday March 14 for three close games. Betty Gallagher Donta Bailey Eva Bolén Neila Wister Clarice Bellows and Lee Jackson played for Nesbitts with Bertha Russell from Petoskey also on the Petoskey squad. After bowling they shared a steak dinner at the Horseshoe Lake Inn. this marked the fourth meeting at different venues between the teams.
Clare Cagers Receive Varsity Letters in Evening Assembly
Clare High School held a March 21 awards assembly for basketball players. Tom Becker hosted. Coach Don Richardson presented freshman and letter awards to Robert Tubbs Jim Nivison Richard Beery Jim Rodabaugh Charles Murphy Robert Bates David Moffitt and Jim Parish.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leo Smith
Clare High School
Tom Becker
Don. Richardson
Robert Tubbs
Jim Nivison
Richard Beery
Jim Rodabaugh
Charles Murphy
Rober Bates
David Moffitt
Jim Parish
George Perry
J. W
Nard Robinette
Jay Lehr
Gene Campbell
Dexter Hubel
Guy Haneckow
Charles Ruby
Revey Benchley
Bob Sharp
Jim Sharp
Joe Crawford
Bob Roe
Francis Weadle
Jack Bailey
Art Teixeira
Pete Brown
Kyle Hanley
Hadley Elgar
Bill Siel
Jim Dwyer
Ed Hanes
Gerry Fullerton
Fred Miller
Richard Clink
Dairymen Vote Fund For Advertising
Clare County Farm Bureau board meets at Rothe McKenna home March 22. Vice chairman presides. six present, two absent. Reports from commodity committees noted dairy and poultry duties. Discussed two cents per hundred from milk checks for dairy advertising. Michigan Milk Producers Association had started the same levy for a year to test feasibility. Meals hosted by Mrs. McKenna. Southeast Sheridan group discussed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clare County Farm Bureau Board of Directors
Loren Birdsall
Birdsall
Mark MckKenna
Michigan Milk Producers Association
Winston Raymond
Frank Humphrey
Sheridan
McKenna
Hospital librarians train in Dallas with Mrs Gilson
Mrs. Hster Gilson, medical records librarian at Clare General Hospital, instructed at the third annual medical records librarians training school in Dallas. The five day program, March 22 to 26 at the Stoneleigh Hotel, serves librarians from osteopathic hospitals in the Southwest and Midwest. Co instructor Miss Mary Veit brings 25 years combined experience with Mrs Gilson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hster Gilson
Clare’ General Hospital
Medical Records Librarians
American Osteopathic Hospital Association
Dallas
Texas
Stoneleigh Hotel
Mary Veit
Grand Rapids Osteopathic Hospital
Grand Rapids
Gil- Sod
Veit
Tax Help Session Noted by Clare Officials
On Monday March 29 1954 G W Wagar of the Michigan Department of Revenue will assist taxpayers at the City Clerk's office City Hall Clare Michigan to prepare intangible tax returns due not later than March.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. W. Wagar
Michigan Department of Revenue
City Hall
Clare Michigan
CHS Hurlers Begin Baseball Practice For Opener
Clare High begins baseball drills after basketball season with ten days of workouts in the gym. Pitching staff features Hd Wichert and Earl, with Harl Robinette and Norris Bay among top prospects. Catchers include Bob Sharp Gerald Armentrout Clark Kinsey and Hidean White. Six returning lettermen named as key players. Coach Perry aims for a strong season with 38 hopefuls.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hd Wichert
Harl Robinette
Norris Bay
Earl
Bob Sharp
Gerald Armentrout
Clark Kinsey
Hidean White
Clare
Fred Haggart
Eldean White
Perry
Clare Co Among Best In TB Fight
Clare county is cited by the Michigan Tuberculosis Association as having one of the state's best records in fighting tuberculosis. John R. Cook and Theodore R. Ervin commended the county’s public health programs during a visit ahead of a regional conference planned for April 12 at the Northern Michigan Sanatorium in Gaylord. They noted northern Michigan, including Clare, sent representatives from 29 counties and has lower TB rates than the state, but warned TB remains the top public health problem and emphasized prevention with current weapons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John R. Cook
Theodore R. Ervin
Association
TB Association
Northern Michigan
Gaylord
Northern
Michigan
Clare County
Lily Seal Returns Begin Easter Seals Campaign
Clare County launches Easter Seal drive to assist physically handicapped people. Over 3 000 seals mailed countywide to fund 874 services across 48 states plus DC Alaska Hawaii and Puerto Rico. National goal is a $10 million program with donations from Easter Seals users.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clare County
District of Columbia
Alaska
Hawaii
Puerto Rico
Don Richardson
Instruction For Masonic Officers School Session Announced
A school of instruction for officers of John Q. Look Lodge F and A.M. will meet in the Masonic Temple Tuesday evening March 30. The lodge secretary announces instructor will be Herbert Gard ner of Alma.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Q. Look Lodge
Masonic Temple
Herbert Gardner
Alina
Hollywood Bound musical comedy at Clare High School
The Clare High School Chorus presents Hollywood Bound a three act musical comedy selected for this year’s operetta. Don Wilson and Edward Bradley created the show with Miss Nancy Keller directing and Twila Beery as student director. Proceeds fund choir activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Don Wilson
Edward Bradley
Clare High School
Nancy Keller
Miss Keller
Twila Beery
Qresa
City eyes four mill cut to ease Clare tax burden
Mayor Howard Everts says Clare may cut the 4 mill rate next year as the City Commission studies avenues for reduction. A final decision hinges on April budget approval. The plan to drop to 19 mills aims to save taxpayers about 3.50 to 4 dollars per levy. Projects include resurfacing blacktop streets and a new storm sewer on West Fourth Street, plus a dump truck and motor equipment shelter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clare
Howard Everts
Wedge
Everts
Fourth Street
Beech
Little Creek
First Street
No Election Required for Sewer Bonds
City proceeds with bond sale for 50 000 to finance John R Street sewer extensions in Northwest and Eastwood Hills without a local election after legal opinion from City Attorney Harold B. Hughes. State Finance Commission permission to issue bonds awaited by March 30 with final sale possible by April 12, continuing urgent sewer project progress since last year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harold B. Hughes
Michigan State Finance Commission
Ctare City Commission
Hughes
City Commission
John R
McEwan Street
Eastwood Hills
John R. Street
CM College Mystery Gifts From Anonymous Donor
An anonymous donor from Minneapolis has given Central Michigan University three gifts totaling 60 dollars for student aid. The first at $10 arrived to Dr. C. L. Anspach, the president, followed by $20 two weeks later and a final $30 recently. President Anspach expresses sincere thanks while keeping the mystery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central Michigan College
Minneapolis
C. L. Anspach
Central Michigan
Anspach
Call Meeting On County Fair
Ray Harrold of the Clare County Fair Board announces a meeting of interested persons at the courthouse in Harrison on Friday April second at 8 o clock p.m. A special invitation is extended to Farm Bureau and Grange members to attend and participate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ray Harrold
Clare County Fair Board
Court House
Harrison
Farm Bureau
Grange
Twenty Attend Extension Club Meeting
The Hast Vernon Extension Group met for a half day gathering on March 18 at the home of Mrs. Elsie Wilds with twenty members and one guest, Mrs. Duane Seibt present. The next meeting is set for April 29 at Mrs. Bergstrom’s home with refreshments themed for St. Patrick’s Day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hast Vernon Extension Group
Elsie Wilds
Duane. Seibt
Bergstrom
Hilda Veretie
Rose. Northon
Leda Sough
Lena Rewer
Meeting Called to Organize Boy League Baseball
A special meeting will be held at Clare High School Tuesday at 8 p.m. to organize a summer baseball program for younger boys. Six sponsors have expressed interest including Schofields Pure Oil, Gordon's Service, Clara Bike Shop, Dale Drake, Clare Manufacturing, and Wally's Sport Show Farwell. Additional sponsors and players are needed for the Pony League. Games are planned at Clare school athletic field at 7 15 p.m. with play starting about June 1. An insurance plan is being arranged for players.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clare High School
Schofields Pure Oil Service
Gordon’s Speedway 79 Service
Clare City Library Receives State Grant Payment
The Clare City Library has fulfilled the General Library Fund requirements and received a first payment of 85.40 dollars. Librarian Evelyn Shirley says the grant will fund new fiction and non fiction titles for adults and children's department supplies. Readily available rental shelves showcase scores of new titles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clare City
General Library Fund
Evelyn Shirley
Shirley
Rosebush News and Market Reports
Community notices include farm and church items, market briefs, and society notes. Ruth Melinay features in a local society column while page 8 highlights TV guide, sport corner, and city briefs with sales and notices across pages 12 to 14.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lake
Harrison
Farwell
Society
Ruth Melinay
Ae Church
Rosebush
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Sam Kinsey
Eagle
Willard Bigknell
The
Clare Sentinel
Clare Cagers
Dairymen
CHS
Michigan Tuberculosis Associaton
Lily Seal
CM College
Library Fund
State
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