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Newspaper
Clare Sentinel
Location
Clare, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Mar 31, 1960
Page
1
The City Association women finish the second weekend of their 1960 tournament. Clare Manufacturing tops with 2824, edging Ford-O-Matics at 2789 while Mannie's Bar stands 2779. Barbara Mahon leads high all events with 1812 handicap, and Bonnie Bauder has 1519 actual.
The Clare Library Board campaigns for a 3 mill tax levy to fund an up to date library building. Speakers include Dr. Kuno Hammerberg and city librarians from Midland and Mt. Pleasant. The plan promises more space better organization and separation of adult and children sections with room for technical and reference areas.
Low bidders will be determined in Lansing April 6 for a 6.7 mile section of new US-27 expressway from Blanchard Road east of Shepherd to north of Isabella. Completion date is June 30. The contract includes a business route connection to US-27 south of Mt. Pleasant and covers 35 miles in six counties. Highway officials meet landowners up to Clare’s south limits.
Playhouse 90 airs Alas, Babylon a drama of survival in Fort Repose Florida after a fictional H bomb attack. Barbara Rush and Dana Andrews star with Governor Hoegh delivering a non military defense message urging local survival planning.
The district mailed parents details of tornado protection during school hours. It covers cooperation with Civil Defense, State Police, and county sheriffs, dismissal procedures, and child supervision when guardians are unavailable.
Preparations underway for the 1960 Spring Achievement to be held April 28 and 29 at Mt. Pleasant Senior High School with Mrs. Hugh Swindlehurst as General Chairman of the event.
Reader-friendly guide to a write in process for City Commissioner in an April 4 election. City Clerk David Adams explains using the machine openings to write in a candidate name or attach a sticker. Voters should visit city hall for demonstration and cast ballots by writing or sticker method.
Gerald Nivison, reelected Clare mayor in 1958, and Albert Haley, longtime Commission member and county supervisor, along with Glen Cain a private oil producer, announced Tuesday they would serve if elected. Each man brings local ties, business experience, and public service history to the race.
Rotary meeting featured Ike Walton predicting Michigan meat demand will spur a beef production boom. He cited farm automation gains on Jake Seibt’s Clare farm and urged cooperation among farmers and finance sources. Central Michigan Women’s Golf Association met in St Louis planning the Clare Invitational June 27 and Central Michigan Tournament July 25–28 with 14 members attending.
Census workers completed four training sessions this week under District Supervisor George W. Myles in advance of the April 1 start. About 250 000 district maps will guide canvassing as takers tour every street and dwelling unit for a complete count.
A group of Clare business leaders convened an informal caucus to draft three candidates for the City Commission. Veterans Gerald Nivison Albert Haley and Glen Cain agreed to let their names appear on stickers and in a write-in campaign for the three open seats, with Robert Walters withdrawing earlier.
Mrs. Gerald Brown, wife of Gateway Lanes proprietor, reports a 30 inch tall bowling trophy was stolen from atop a glass display counter. The loss irks the Browns and the Gateway team as the trophy held value only to the rightful owners. The piece was easily missed and its disappearance alarmed the owners.
Clare Baptists invite the public to a week of evangelistic services at First Baptist Church on Wilcox Parkway starting Sunday April 8 with 11:00 am and 7:00 pm messages by Dr. Howard Keithly and music by Mr. and Mrs. John Bos. Topics include Who Is A Christian and What Is A Christian with nightly 7:30 pm programs through Friday. Rev. Gerrit Schut extends the invitation.
Clare high School senior Joyce Dunkle represented her Future Farmers of America chapter at the State Wide convention in East Lansing. She met Ronald Hamlin of Webberville, state FEA president, and spoke with Governor Williams during a two hour banqu et seating near the governor and discussed Hamlin family ties to Clare.
The Tomahawk District of the Valley Trails Council will elect new officers at the annual business meeting on April 5 at the Dunlop Cafe in Clare. Representatives from Clare Farwell Harrison and Lake units join Isabella county delegates to name new district leaders.
Clare Chamber of Commerce President Tim Cotter announced the next regular meeting will feature Clem BeMent, Mt. Pleasant Chamber of Commerce secretary, speaking on Population Trends and The Highway. A chamber financial statement notes a $600 balance for sign costs to invite expressway motorists to Clare. Annual dues drive is set for end of April. meeting April 5 at Barnes Lounge at 6 30 p m.
The Youth for Christ film Teenage Rock will be shown at the Brown Corners United Brethren church youth rally on April 3 at eight o clock. The event aims to inspire local youths with a faith based message and entertainment.
Clare High School presents Design For Listening as the band performs First Rated pieces on the new gym stage. The CHS Band, fresh off a blue ribbon in festival competition, plays Variations On A Folk Song and other moods in Bach Brahms and Gershwin styles. The concert starts at 8 00 pm.
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