Break-in targets Clare post office vault and stamp robbery
Robbers attempted to breach the vault at Clare post office during the night, but only damaged the vault and pried open wooden drawers storing stamps. About 400 to 500 dollars in stamps were stolen, with no mail disturbed. Local and state police and postal inspectors investigated, finding few identifying clues.
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Clare
Aline Benic
Mt. Pleasant
Postal Service
Grand Rapids
Larry Jackson
Elry Tice
Highway Mail Transport
Clare Postoffice
Child Immunization Clinic Planned for Harrison in May
The Clare County Child Immunization Clinic will be held May 14 from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon at the Health Department office in the Courthouse, Harrison. There is no Clare city clinic this month. Parents may bring their child to the Harrison clinic on the 14th.
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Clare County
Health Department
Harrison
Clare
Stabler To Talk To Dems At Clare County Rally
Clare County Democratic Committee announces a rally Sunday at the Clare County Building with Neil Stabler of Ann Arbor as main speaker. The May 5 event begins at 1 30 p m with coffee and refreshments.
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Clare County Democratic Committee
Clare County
Neil Stabler
Ann Arbor
National Democratic
Drama on Anne Frank stage by Clare Thespian Society
Clare High School Thespian Society presents The Diary of Anne Frank on May 8 and 9 at 8 00 p m in the school auditorium Debby Greer stars as Anne Frank with Kathy Owens Robert Hartzler Lorraine Morgan Lynn Greer Jody Hacker James Strouse Kenneth McJames Larry Ruby and Diane Akers in supporting roles Donna Whalen directs Mrs Long sponsors the production The play has won major theater prizes and reflects wartime tragedy. Coleman High School also stages Twilight Walk by A B Schiffren in the Coleman gym May 10 and 11 at 8 00 pm Seating is limited. tickets available from cast members or the school office.
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Clare Thespian Society
Anne Frank
Debby Greer
Clare High School
Lynn Greer
Jody Hacker
James Strouse
Peter van Daan
Mr. Dussels
Kenneth
A.B. Schiffren
Coleman Gym
Hospital Open For Visitors May 12 To 13
Clare Osteopathic Hospital to welcome visitors during National Hospital Week May 12 to 18. Administrator Mrs Helen Morgan notes demonstrations of modern hospital operations and services. Larry Jackson leads a house to house fund drive. Farwell Education Association donates 25 dollars and Barbara Sullivan endorses the effort.
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Clare Osteopathic Hospital
Helen Morgan
Clare Hospital
Larry Jackson
Clare Hospital Fund Drive
Clare Osteopathic Hospital Fund
Farwell Education Association
Barbara Sullivan
Clare
Beta Sigma Phi celebrates Clare charter anniversary banner
Members observed the 37th anniversary of the Clare charter and Founder’s Day with a banquet in the Wedgewood Room at the Doherty Hotel. Fr. John McGee gave a talk on Ireland with illustrated slides while Beverly Trucks and Janet Johnston sang Irish songs.
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Beta Sigma Phi Sorority
Mt. Pleasant
Alma
Wedgewood
Doherty Hotel
John McGee
St. Henry’s Parish
Ireland
Joan Age
Mr. Pleasant
Pat Briedinger
Barbara Roe
Clare
Beverly Trucks
Janet Johnston
Yvonne White
Fran Sowle
Mildred Thayer
Karla Lehr
Volunteers Rally To Support Clare School Millage Vote
The Citizens Committee distributes literature to urge a Yes vote on Clare school operation millage as May 6 election day approaches. Officials warn state valuation hikes could cut State Aid, increasing local share. volunteers plan info booths and reminder notices to inform voters about the issue.
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Clare
Millage
Citizens Committee
Superior
Five Dedications Promised for Clare County May Induction
Clare County inducts five men into service for May including Albert Romatz Gale Tomes Michael Barber from Harrison James Allen and Jeff Arnold Jr Bernard Wilson states five more are set for June from the Clare Selective Board.
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Clare County
Albert Romatz
Gale Tomes
Michael Barber
Harrison
James Allen
Jeff Arnold Jr
Clare
Bernard Wilson
Clare Selective Board
Mid Michigan Board Postpones May 7 Meeting
Regular meeting of the Mid Michigan Board of Trustees, set for May 7, is postponed to the evening of Tuesday May 14.
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Mid Michigan Board of Trustees
Fun Fest Raises Funds For P T A At Clare Elementary
Sponsors promise family fun at the Clare Elementary Fun Fest on May 3 from 5 to 9 p.m. In addition to a midway and fun house, attractions include an old fashioned country store, antique displays, cake walk, white elephant sale, antique car rides, fortune telling, and on the spot charcoal portraits. Gary West and Sally Meek, both sixth graders, are named king and queen. Betty Mussell is festival chairman. Baby sitting will be offered at 10 cents an hour to aid the Parents Teachers Association.
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Clare
Gary West
Sally Meek
Betty Mussell
Parent- Teachers Association
School Closes For Election and In-Service Training
Clare Public Schools will dismiss at 2 30 p m Friday May 3 and be closed all day Monday May 6. May 6 will be an in service training day for teachers in both elementary and secondary schools to support the upcoming election.
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Clare Public Schools
Richard Snyder
Clare
County Institute
Groundbreaking ceremony for MMCC May fifth
The official ground breaking for the Mid Michigan Community College will be Sunday at 3 00 p.m. on the college site. Attendees include the Board of Trustees staff area school officials members of the Michigan Legislature Alden B Dow Associates representatives and interested citizens. College President Dr Eugene W Gillaspy will introduce the guests and Representative Donald Holbrook Jr will give a brief address.
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Mid Michigan Community College
Michigan
Alden B. Dow Associates
Eugene W. Gillaspy
Donald Holbrook Jr
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Janelle Cook
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Jeannine Bolle
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