District IOOF Meeting Draws Nearly One Hundred
Nearly one hundred Rebekahs Oddfellows and guests gathered in the Clare IOOF Hall for the Clare Isabella District Association meeting. William Rawson of Farwell presided with Mrs Clara Doser of Gladwin as secretary. Performances included tap dances by Patsy Schlafley Vicky Schlafley Cheryl Schlafley and more along with readings and a skit. The next district meeting will be in Gladwin April 25 with a bounteous potluck supper.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rebekahs
Clare Ioof
Clare-Isabella
William Rawson
Farwell
Clara, Doser
Gladwin
Pleasant
Shepherd
Winn
Coleman
Clare
Patsy Schlafley
Vicky Sue Schlafley
ABC
Cheryl Schlafley
Nancy Perrine
Linda Melnek
RaeAnna Tice
Connie Lewis
Janie Bell
Jean White
Susan Perrine
Karen Hardman
Donna Belle Miller
Bonnie Dixon
Sheila Haring
Harley Holt
Ernest Irwin
Ed Schlafley
Bill Schlafley
Bonnie
Joe Swain
Clare Lodge
Evaleen
Darrlene Seiter
Evan Schinfley
Zenobia Chapter Oes
Harold, Sandborn
Frans Kuula
Faye Stephenson
Frank ‘Boet
Edith Buchoelz
Midland
Harrison
Beaverton
Cooleman
C.G.M
Bernadine Hecker
Kenneth Clark
Genevieve Born
Pearl Murphy
Betty Adams
Stephenson
Lucille Gardner
Harriet Martin
Leslie D. Gardner
Charles G. Gunterman
Ed Schlafley Sr
Mearl Johnson
Pearl Keeler
Friends
Greta Masten
St. Alma Shrine
Marie Hendrie
Alma Hospital
Mae Shumway
Midland Hospi
Michigan Bell payroll hits new 1957 record statewide
The Michigan Bell Telephone Company reports a 1957 payroll of 132,817,588 across 26,896 employees in 267 exchanges. Locally, 63 Clare workers earned 234,103 in wages, as the firm notes a 65 percent five year payroll growth and state economic impact.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michigan Bell Telephone Company
Clare
Thomas C. Maher
Michigan
Bell
Maher
Michigan Bell
Achievement Day For 4H Saturday
Clare County hosts its largest 4-H event at Harrison High School gymnasium with 130 youths displaying winter projects in Clothing Handicraft Electrical and Conservation. Judging runs Friday and Saturday with a Dress Revue and county winners to the State Show. Michigan Bell Telephone Company sponsors the Mighty Midget program. public invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clare County
Harrison High School
Michigan Bell Telephone Company
Victory Banquet Celebrates Clare Congregational Project
The Clare Congregational Church held a Victory Banquet Monday night to applaud completion of an extensive building program. An annex houses a large dining hall and social room plus remodeled facilities. Rev. Frank T. Jensen and former pastor Rev. H. B. Johnson shared speeches with Rev. Hugh Kennedy presiding. 150 guests attended as leaders were honored for organizing support, with meals and child entertainment provided.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clare Congregational Church
Frank T. Jensen
Michigan Congregational Conference
Lansing
H. B. Johnson
Hugh Kennedy
Stuart’ Bicknell
Harold Hughes
Jensen
Johnson
William Catton
Congregational Church
Harrison
Richard Groves
Joseph Johnston
Congregational Men’s Fellowship
Susannah Wesley Circle Spring Meeting at Methodist Church
The Susannah Wesley Circle met in the Methodist Church parlors on Monday evening with good attendance. Mrs. Leah Garchon opened with prayer and devotions were led by Mrs. Reva Maxwell. Miss Olive Evans presented slides from a trip, and Mrs. Clarice Detreese sang two accordion solos. An Easter Breakfast is planned for April 2, and officers were elected for the April meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Susannah Wesley
Leah Garchon
Reva Maxwell
Jesus
Verona White
Lillian Schroeder
Mildred Thayer
Clarice Detreese
Evart
Olive Evans
Magic
Ireland
Kathryn Broh
Olive Robinette
Sally Gillespie
Mary Seiter
Eldean Cole
Crocus Bloom Welcomes New Baby Amid Deer Sightings Near Clare
Mrs. Gershon returns home with Denise Sue. Crocuses bloom in back yard. Deer herd near US-27 now estimated 140 to 150 animals seen before dusk north of Clare. Conservation officer Don Bell notes similar herds near Windover Lake. Clare Fire Department reports grass fires. residents urged to obtain permits and report fires to Conservation Fire Fighting Station, Harrison, or Officer Bell, or Farwell Fire Tower.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. R. Gershon
W. Wheaton
Denise’ Sue
Us-27
Clare
Don. Bell
Windover Lake
Clare Fire Department
Conservation Department
Conservation Fire
Harrison
Don Bell
Farwell
Death notices of Raymond Moline and Ernest Chaffee
Relatives report the death of Raymond Moline 48 Lewiston son of Mrs Myra Moline of Clare from a heart attack March 25. Funeral services under Crandell Funeral Home Atlanta will be Friday at 2 from Lewiston Congregational Church. Ernest Chaffee longtime Clare resident died suddenly March 25 at 75. Funeral services Thursday at 2 from Clare Methodist Church Rev J Nevins officiating tentatively with interment in Cherry Grove Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raymond Moline
Lewiston
Myra Moline
Clare
Crandell
Methodist
J. Nevins
Three Local Students Pledged To CM Fraternities
Three area students at Central Michigan College have been pledged to fraternities during the spring rush. Ken Little Coleman, a freshman, is pledged to Phi Sigma Epsilon. Leon Stanley, a sophomore, is pledged to Sigma Phi Epsilon. Gerald Wood Fatwell, a freshman, is pledged to Tau Alpha Upsilon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central Michigan College
Ken Little
Coleman
Phi Sigma ‘Epsilon
Leon Stanley
Clare
Sigma Phi Epsilon
Gerald ‘Wood
Fatwell
Tau‘Alpha Upsilon
Highway to relocate US 27 prompts April hearings in Clare county
Michigan Highway Department schedules an April 10 public hearing in Harrison to present plans for relocating US 27 via a new route across Clare county. Joe Wilbur will chair a 1:30 p.m. session in the Circuit Court room. transcripts will be filed with the Federal Bureau of Highways to assess local impact and the project’s eligibility for 90 percent federal funding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Highway Department
Michigan's
Clare County
Harrison
Circuit Court
Court House
Department
Lansing
State Highway Department
John E. Meyers
Federal Bureau of Highways
Clare
Fluoride treatment drive planned in Clare County
A countywide summer topical fluoride program proceeds after a survey of children ages 7 10 and 13. Consent cards go home for signatures and prepayment. Up to 250 may be treated in Harrison and nearby rural schools. Farwell and Garfield areas over 200. Clare area about 250. Signups end by April 1 with no late entrants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clare County
State Health Department Dental Division
Health Department
Ptas
Harrison Community School
Farwell School
Garfield Township
Clare
Dental Division
State Health Department
Joins Family Celebration At Mother's 100th Birthday
Mrs. Caroline Miller was honored at St. Pauls Lutheran Church Fowler for her 100th birthday celebrated March 25. The service and a noon dinner by Ladies Aid marked a happy family gathering with relatives Herman W. Miller and Richard Ruckle plus spouses attending.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Caroline Miller
St. Paul’s Lutheran Church
Fowler
Ladies Aid
Miller
Herman W. Miller
Richard Ruckle
Senior Girl Wins Future Homemakers Top Award
Katheleen Thayer received the Future Homemakers of America Chapter Homemaking top award for senior girls. She has been FHA member through high school with offices, attended regional meetings, and was chosen to the State Convention in Grand Rapids last year, the first in Clare to earn this degree.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Katheleen Thayer
FHA
Grand Rapids
Thayer
Arthur Thayer
Clare
Clare BPW Club Extends Membership County Wide
The Clare Business and Professional Women’s Club held a special meeting at Clare High School on March 19. The group voted to accept members from Clare County including Farwell and Harrison, planned May reports and officer elections, and June installations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clare Business and Professional Womens Club
Clare High School
Frances Kempher
Esther Gilson
Farwell and
Harrison
Clare County
BPW
Hotel
Statler
Detroit
Kempher
Hose
Nitta Anderson
Breaks ribs in fall at Watervliet plant
Leonard Stanley suffered broken ribs and chest injuries after a fall against a carrier lift at the Watervliet Pulp Plant Tuesday evening. He was taken to Clare General Hospital for treatment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leonard Stanley
Watervliet
Clare General Hospital
It’s Worth It Researchers Describe Rabbling Child Costs
Researchers estimate the coat of rabb ing a child with varying costs from 250 dollars for a large item to 782 dollars for all years, highlighting financial impact over time.
Clare Kiwanis Names Two Boys for Wolverine Boys State
The Clare Kiwanis Club selects two Clare High School juniors Ralph Baumgarth and Raymond Neff as representatives for Wolverine Boys State at Michigan State University from June 19 to 26. They will learn governmental structure and operation while forming local government units. The club plans annual selections from Clare High School to foster leadership and civic participation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clare Kiwanis Club
Clare High School
Wolverine
Ralph Baumgarth
Earl
Baumgarth
Raymond Neff
Clayton Neff
Michigan State University
Michigan
Kiwanis Club
Ten Commandments Film Spectacle Opens at Ideal
Cecil B. DeMille presents a monumental biblical epic starring Charlton Heston Yul Brynner Anne Baxter Edward G Robinson and a 25 000 strong cast. The Clare premiere showcases scenes from Per Rameses Plagues Exodus the Red Sea and Sinai en route to a hailed visual wonder.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cecil B. DeMille
Charlton Heston
Moses
Yul Brynner
Rameses II
Anné Baxter
Nefretiri
Edward G. Robinson
Yvonne de Carlo
Debra Pagét
John Derek
Ideal Theatre
Clare
Per-Rameses
Red Sea
Sinai
British Empire
Philo, Josephus
Eusebius
Yes Voie Urged For Millpond
Clare Chamber of Commerce and civic groups back a plan to restore the former millpond. Aimed at April 7 city election, the non profit would develop the lake area as residential and recreational space using self funded building sales. Dan Burdo outlined get‑out‑the‑vote efforts in Ken Barnes absence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clare Millpond
Clare Chamber of ‘Commierce
Doherty
Ken Barnes
Dan Burdo
Teens Club Banquet Brings Parents To Church Basement
Teens Club hosted a March 18 banquet at Catonville Church basement. Fifty two parents attended as the club honored Helen Tice and Lucille Smith with corsages for service. Rev. Brinkman spoke and Mrs Leposkey was thanked for providing the recreation room for weekly meetings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Catonville
Helen Tice
Tice
Lucille Smith
Brinkman
Robert Leposkey
Clut
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IOOF
Tenth Congressional District
Washington
Extension Service
U.S. Department of Agriculture
Elford A. Cederberg
U.S. Capitol
Harold Brooks
Vern Clemens
Prescott
Russell Johnson
West ‘Branch
Franklin Switzer
Cederbergs Russell Howes
Essexville
Harold Hammond
Marvin Davenport
Charles Timreck
East Tawas
Leila Humphrey
Ruth Montney
Ida Mary Loomis
Joe Wilbur
Grant Township
Hatton Township
Hayes Township
Frost Township
Thru County
Phyllis Hartshorn
Fifth Avenue
Millpond
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