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Newspaper
Clare Sentinel
Location
Clare, Michigan, United States of America
Date
May 07, 1959
Page
1
Michigan's tax battle intensifies as Republicans push a one penny sales tax increase by statute while Democrats push a graduated income tax. The stalemate delays voter approval and could prolong budget gaps.
A joint project of Isabella county women’s extension groups blends art and business. Two hundred packs of 12 social note sheets with matching envelopes are sold for one dollar. designs include Michigan scenes and back-page recipes from student artists Connie Slates Anita Brenner Pamela Reihl and Jira Schafer under county extension director Ruth McKlinay.
Clare High School FFA livestock judging team won a Gold Award at a state contest at Michigan State University in East Lansing. The award signifies second place and allows an alternate slot in national contests at Waterloo Iowa next fall. Team members Hunter Hills Bruce Cole and Wilks Strouse, with advisor Floyd Norcutt, led the effort. A second judging team earned bronze and was led by Larry Kleinhardt Don Moore and Russell Graham.
John Christian Krell, son of Adolph and Mrs Krell of 1905 Hiland, received a Distinguished Alumni award at Saginaw High School. A Philadelphia Symphony Orchestra flutist and piccolo player, he performed Night Soliloquy after his life history was presented by student Mary Jane Jurgens. A photograph and reception followed the ceremony with family in attendance.
Mrs Eveline Caner died Tuesday at her home in Sheridan township. Funeral services are set for Friday at 2 PM at Harrison Congregational Church with Rev Elza Beery officiating. Fanning Mortuary is handling arrangements.
The Clare school budget decision after a local election has eliminated vocal music and the summer band program. Half day schedules will reduce instrumental work and limit practice time, forcing many students to rehearse outside of school hours or postpone starting band. The Band Boosters Club meeting is set for May 11 to discuss the situation.
Clare plans a welcome for Fred J Walls Orchard Lake Village President who will swap jobs and towns May 18 with Clare Mayor Gerald Nivison The exchange is part of Michigan week to foster intertown understanding Orchard Lake near Pontiac in Oakland County is noted for growth and rural proximity Clare officials will host the visitor and his party for a day and night stay with plans for a red carpet reception.
Jim Grove won the portable TV set as the main prize in the Pony League fundraiser. The award was presented on May 1.
Clare city commission on May 4 approved Gerald Nivison as mayor and confirmed a slate of appointments. New posts include City Manager Clarence Gunn, City Attorney Harold Hughes, City Clerk David Adams, Fire Chief William Sell, Police Chief Clarence Ramey, and several department supervisors.
Farwell board forms a study committee to assess whether current facilities meet needs and if a full investigation and citizen recommendation are warranted. Members Bernard Schofield William Flower Max Howard Morris Kapplinger Grant Township Elvin Larrance will review enrollment trends curriculum and the district tax structure with a report due before July's annual meeting amid debt-free plans and building progress.
Claré district residents form a citizens group to organize leadership and push for restoring cuts to the elementary program. The eight o'clock Saturday meeting in the school auditorium aims to educate the public on the need for more local funds as state aid falls short and costs rise, with the board delaying half day classes next fall pending funds.
Golfing women from Clare and vicinity begin a new season on central Michigan links with blind partners poker scores and con tests. Meetings run through August or September with inter club events at win Elms and travels to St Johns Portland Alma and Ithaca. The schedule lists Wednesdays activities plus association tournaments on June 29 and July 27.
The Men's Monday Night Golf League opens May 18 at Twin Elms with a 3.25 entry fee and a 3.00 season advance. Golfers pay 85 cents for nine-hole greens fees and handicaps are fixed by the first three scores with future changes downward only. Prizes weekly and at season end. Ken Ritter presides, Don Richardson secretary, Chris Demo treasurer. over thirty pairs expected.
Pupils of Mrs Joanne Wilcox present a program to support the St Cecilia Home and School Guild. The meeting, at eight o clock, will take place in the church basement. Members are urged to attend and make a special effort.
Frank T. LaGoe former Clare Chamber of Commerce president and Citizens State Bank VP spoke at the Rosebush Chamber of Commerce annual banquet held in St. Henry’s Church dining room. About 100 attendees heard how cooperative C of C projects benefited the community. Albert Campbell opened the event with entertainment by Joanne Wilcox dance pupils and a performance by Dr S McArthur.
Michigan college alumni from Isabella Clare Gratiot and Mecosta counties will hold their annual spring meeting Saturday May 9 with a 6 pm banquet at Keeley Union. Special dishes include chicken roast beet and Swedish meatballs. After dinner alumni will have front row seats for the Dream Girl production at Warriner Auditorium and will entertain the cast and crew after the show. Family and guests are welcome.
Community drive urges residents to give away unused goods such as lathes dishes toys magazines and kitchen gadgets to reclaim storage space and reduce home clutter. Organized by Michigan State University volunteers the sale highlights donation and reuse principles.
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