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Newspaper
Clare Sentinel
Location
Clare, Michigan, United States of America
Date
May 05, 1960
Page
1
Rev. Leslie J. Nevins, Clare Methodist pastor for eleven years, has given notice of retirement from active ministry after the current conference year ends June 1. His April 24 sermon announced the decision, with May 1 conference noting progress and plans.
Clare Senior Band earned a second division rating at the State Festival held at Midland High School. Clare Junior Band also received a second division rating at the Saginaw High School site. Judges from MSU and U Michigan praised performances as top in places with unanimous ratings. Members receive medals. school plaques honor the bands and director.
Foreign visitors from Pakistan spend a day in Clare County learning practical agriculture methods. They tour 4-H projects at Ferris Graham and the Robert Clure farm, view Clare High School agriculture classes, and visit Harrison, while enrolled at Michigan State University for the spring term.
Businessmen of Clare plan the annual Sidewalk Sale and street carnival with June 17 as the date. Chairman Jay Green Jr reported on plans including curbside displays, free peanuts, refreshments, costumes, music, and a street dance to draw crowds. If rain occurs the event will move to June 18. Merchants are asked to contribute $150 each to finance the effort, with $700 needed to cover expenses and advertising.
A district election in Clare and Isabella counties is scheduled for May 20 to decide on a 420000 plan to build Brookwood Elementary, remodel the present building, and add classrooms and facilities. The proposal, endorsed by the School Board and officials, would finance via a loan and levy taxes about two mills in annual tax cost.
Local artist Grace McArthur expands attention to her work with four new paintings for Ford Times. The May issue features AuSable River Scene with moving water and fishermen, and four more works are slated for 1961 publication including Mott Mountain Ski Run Lake Thirteen Fishing Shanties a Composite of Farwell and Cutting Christmas Trees.
Clare Rod and Gun Club members raise funds in Clare, Farwell and Lake to buy pheasant chicks for fall planting. Ten local sporting goods dealers donate and Don Bell, area Conservation officer, advises the plan to give pheasants a better survival chance.
Twenty eight women attended the Clare Women’s Golf Association breakfast at Twin Elms to start the season. Mrs Earl Baumgarth was elected secretary treasurer after Mrs Allan McKee’s resignation. Mrs N A Elden outlined the year’s activities as May play begins at 10 00 and June play shifts to 9 00.
The Clark County Allocation Board will meet at the courthouse in Harrison on Wednesday May 11 1960. Members listed include Leonard Schwanz Lewis Rutter Ray Richardson Paul Clark Earl Ruby and Frank Coker.
Michigan Highway Department announces first construction contracts for the US 27 expressway in Clare and Roscommon counties to build about 19 miles from Arnold Lake Road north of Harrison to M 55 at Houghton Lake. Projects include two Wolf Creek bridges, a Townline Creek dual bridge, and a M 55 interchange with a 230 foot span. Completion slated October 15, 1961.
Police halted an eastbound C and O freight train near Clare seeking two Baldwin Michigan jail escapees. They found two men but not the wanted Lawrence Turner 40 of California and Walter Fox 35 from Baldwin who overpowered a turnkey and escaped while awaiting transport to Southern Michigan Prison.
Richard Wheeler superintendent confirms Dave Donovan will be Clare Elementary principal next year replacing Walter L. McIntosh. Leota Van Every rises to part time administrator and Early Elementary Coordinator while Ruth Neff joins kindergarten full time. James Raymond to head basketball and teach PE. James Olsen to teach English and social studies. Multiple teachers to join Clare and neighboring districts including CMU graduates.
Michigan attorney general warns of a door to door vacuum cleaner scam. Unscrupulous salesmen use chattel mortgages for $200 plus notes while promising fake $25 credits per referral. Officials note certificates look official but may be legally invalid and buyers rarely receive credits or cash.
Howard Mason appointed Office and Sales Supervisor for Michigan Consolidated Gas in Mt Pleasant and Clare area. Former mathematics teacher and five year Greenville district sales veteran succeeds Tom Horton, now Cadillac District manager. Announcement came from John Rodenbeck Mt Pleasant District Manager.
A Michigan Temperance Foundation speaker will lecture and show a 16mm color film Pay The Piper at Clare Church of God on Sunday evening. Rev Robert Hammond of Lansing speaks at 7 pm at Sixth and Maple.
Lake district officials announce kindergarten pre registration for September 1960. On Monday May 9 from 9 to 11:30 at Garfield Unit School, children who will be five before December 1 1960 may enroll, per principal Mrs Baker.
Metropolitan Achievement tests will be given to the rural Eighth Grade classes by Lenard Schwanz Clare County Superintendent of Schools in the Harrison High School Monday and Tuesday May 9 and 10 at 9 00 There will be 32 pupils taking the examination.
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