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Newspaper
Clare Sentinel
Location
Clare, Michigan, United States of America
Date
May 01, 1958
Page
1
Rosebush voters will decide on May 17 whether to borrow $200000 for a new six classroom addition an all purpose room with toilets a kitchen an admin office a library and an arts crafts room to support training and 4 H activities. The plan requires 7 additional mills for 20 years as enrollment grows and facility shortages persist.
Governor Williams proclaims May 1 as Law Day USA in Michigan as part of a nationwide observance linked to President Eisenhower. A circuit court ceremony in Harrison kicks off events with remarks on the rule of law guiding daily life and protections under federal and state constitutions. James E. Haggerty of the State Bar of Michigan notes programs aim to focus public attention on law as a safeguard against threat and change.
Four hundred seventeen students signed for the sodium fluoride clinic this summer. The clinic opens June 17 and runs through most of duty. Registered students will receive appointment cards by mail with time and date details. Cards may be exchanged if conflicts arise. Those not receiving cards should leave their names with Mrs. Davy, school nurse.
Mixtor Gerald Nivison, newly elected mayor, is expected to name city officers at the next City Commission meeting. The session, moved to Wednesday, will consider appointments to the board of supervisors board of review city attorney and city clerk and other annual city staff.
Clare Public School announces the honor roll for the marking period with 9th 10th 11th and 12th grade students listed by A and B averages. The roster names multiple students including Joe Bauer Lawrence Carnerass Vicky Cook Karla Cooper Janet Garver Joyce Horn Shirley Leposky Joyce Dutkle Jin Norcutt Robert Walter Ralph Baumgarth Edith Colmus George Davis Shirley Moore Jim Seiter Gloria Sickal Sharon Jackson Donna Kege Elaine Letson Bonnie Lloyd Linda McQuiston Ray Neff Neil Nevill Carol Richardson Barb Scheer John Seiter Darreen Squires Barb Tubbs Walter Douglas Sharon Grimason Ann Jackson Mary Maloney Sandie Russell Gail Lamborn Margaret Waddington Mary Walter Jean Wood.
Letters are in the mail inviting parents of next year’s kindergartners to a roundup on May 7 and 8 in the kindergarten room. Children will be registered for September. If you do not receive an invitation, please attend anyway and call Mr. McIntosh with questions.
Airman 3 C Robert Green suffered fatal injuries in an auto accident April 26 near his base not far from Boise Idaho. He is survived by his parents Kenneth and the late Mrs. Greens of Battle Creek brothers Dick and Randy and sister Darlene. Grandmother Mrs Alice Jackson of Clare. Services at Clare Methodist Church May 2 with burial in Cherry Grove.
Floyd Norcutt of Clare High School joined about 90 Central Michigan teachers for Dow Chemical Company in Midland on April 25 to explore new science developments. Dow and Dow Corning sponsored the industry education exchange, with Norcutt replaced by W. F. Tousignant at Clare High. The keynote by Dr Turner Alfrey focused on effects of new developments on science teaching. Other Dow scientists estuvieron including A T Maasberg D D Irish F A Landee R J Teitel and T R Norton.
Public Health Service team led by Dr. Sweet tested 1006 people at Clare Public Schools on April 25 as part of a large tri county effort. Sixty seven tests went to office staff and drivers and 134 showed positive reactions. Earlier in the month 102 students and five teachers in rural Clare County were tested with four positives. A skit titled TB or not TB preceded the operation.
East Michigan Tourist Association began distribution this week of its Playtime Guidebook for eastern and central Michigan. Charlene Gerard Miss Playtime of 1958 from Bay City poses with a day’s shipment of the illustrated guide. The guide provides county by county vacation facilities, a directory of resorts and travel services, and is sent free to prospective vacationers across the United States and Canada from the Log Office in Bay City.
Clare High School vocal department presents a Spring Choral Festival in the auditorium at 8:00 pm led by Mrs. Pearl A. Howe. A 32‑voice chorus with Sally Gillespie on piano and the Melody Minors trio Gloria Farmer Sharon Beemer Karen Worstell perform thirteen numbers including classical sacred and negro spirituals. Attendance is free and open to parents teachers students and music lovers.
Tryouts for boys will be at the league field on Saturday May 3 at 10 o clock. Managers and sponsors say all boys are welcome regardless of prior league membership. Prospects should bring completed parental permission cards available at Clare Hardware or Green's Clothing. Season opens with a double header on May 1.
Clare County's 12 Home Demonstration groups plan an Achievement Day on Wednesday May 7 at 10 30 am at Clare Congregational Church West US 10 Clare Exhibits show lessons learned by each group with backboards and a card table provided Exhibits due by 10 30 am Talks include cake decorating and a Freeze Yourself Some Spare Time demonstration by Mrs Norma Voisin Alma Consumers Power Co Games and a pot luck luncheon Public invited to view exhibits and enjoy the program with recognition for council members and group chairmen per Miss Phyllis Pearson Home Demonstration Agent.
The 28th annual Gladwin Bull Show and Sale on May 8 offers 40 beef bulls from Michigan breeders including 23 Herefords 5 Angus 11 Poll Herefords and 5 Beef Short horns. Catalogs available at Clare county Extension office. The event highlights the role of superior registered sires in advancing Northern Michigan beef production.
A historical note identifies the world's largest bean elevator situated in Saginaw, highlighting its scale and regional significance in agricultural storage.
County School Commissioner Schwanz announced that 8th graders will take Stanford Achievement tests on May 8 and 9 at the Court House in Harrison. The student with the highest score will be valedictorian at Harrison graduation on May 21.
Clare Pioneers defeat St Louis 8 to 3 in Mid Michigan conference baseball as Deb Nolan hurls a two hit game with 11 strikeouts and adds two hits. Dick Hunt also collects two hits while Jack Smith leads Clare at the plate with two. Previous April 24 loss to Durand noted.
The Boy Scout Fair will be held at the Saginaw Fair grounds on May 10 and 11. Ninety nine troops and posts will showcase 97 scouting subjects across 155 booths. A 65 foot tower under construction and a Sea Scout repaired boat are featured displays.
Greer Auto Sales announced its appointment as local area dealers for American Motors Rambler cars replacing the late L. L. Woodward. Bob Greer outlined personnel changes including John Agle as service and operations manager, Larry Thompson in filling station duties, Bill Winchell as mechanic, Dick Nivison in office work, and Wayne Berg on the sales staff.
Two Clare residents Art Damoth Citizen Of The Year and Francis Jackson postmaster Official Of The Year will be feted at a May 5 testimonial dinner at the Doherthy Hotel. Michigan Week events feature remarks by Austin S Bates and remarks from Frank T LaGoe as toastmaster. The Northernaires provide music as Clare Chamber of Commerce honors local leaders and Michigan Week celebrates state agriculture with notable crop data.
Boy Scout troop 125 held a family supper attended by about fifty scouts and parents. Second class awards went to Larry Johnson and Sam Kushmaul. Mothers received miniature pins. Tomahawk Jamboree was announced for June 6 to 8 at Camp Weidman near Mt. Pleasant. Summer camp plans set for Camp Re ary as a chartered unit. final club meeting next Tuesday at 8:30 after the scout meeting.
Clare High School seniors Mary Maloney Gail Samborn and Joyce Delamarter received certificates of merit for high journalistic ability in a Michigan Press Association and Michigan State University School of Journalism cooperative program.
Lance Thayer was elected director of the Michigan Allied Dairy Association at its annual meeting held this month at the Hotel Olds in Lansing. The Thayer Dairy in Clare is a large producer of ice cream and frozen confections. The new board plans Grand Rapids as the site for the Diamond Anniversary next February. Harold Van Kampen was elected president, Benton Harbor.
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