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Newspaper
Clare Sentinel
Location
Clare, Michigan, United States of America
Date
May 09, 1957
Page
15
Residents of Clare must confront indifference in city law enforcement to curb nuisance of dogs running loose. The piece urges stronger enforcement, stricter reporting, and possible legal action to reduce stray dogs as warmer weather nears and rabies risk rises.
Thirty Clare teachers gathered May 4 at Mrs Mildred Rauch home in Harrison to bid farewell to Mrs Myrtie Bowerman who leaves Clare to teach English in the new Mt Pleasant high school. After lunch the group played cards at Mrs Ivah Bartow s home. Willaroe Bush won high score Violet Kuhnan second Leota Van Every and Irene Davylow placed. Bowerman has taught English and journalism at Clare since September 1948.
Kathryn Freeman urges parents of children who attend monthly Child Health Conferences to note dates moved from the third to the fourth week of May. Sessions are at Farwell Methodist Church, Clare Congregational Church, and Harrison Court House on May 22 and May 24 with morning and afternoon slots.
Rozel John Brooks 26 son of Mr and Mrs Rozel Brooks of 11400 Outer Drive Detroit died April 25 at University Hospital Ann Arbor after a prolonged illness. He is survived by his parents former Farwell residents and three sisters.
Clare county registered nurses are urged to attend a three session Red Cross First Aid course at Mt Pleasant nursing home. The May sessions run Monday nights May 13 20 and 27 from 8 to 10 pm with Dr Hall as instructor. Sponsored by the Clare Isabella District Nurses Association. For details call Mrs Hildegarde Sogge at 275 W2.
The Major League Bowling banquet at Twin Elms Country Club celebrated the 1957-58 officers led by Ernie Sprague Clare as president and Jim Russell Harrison as vice president. New entertainment chairmen were William Bauer Ralph Musser and Jim Murphy. Hilltop Bar won the league championship as master of ceremonies Kisnosky presented trophies.
The Northern Michigan Fair and Racing Association held a May 3 meeting at Hotel Doherty with broad county representation. Attendance noted nineteen fairs, plans include a 24 percent entrance fee of purses, and Sen. Minnema reported House action on Senate Bill 1205 to boost small fairs with betting money not taxes.
The Clare City Commission will receive petitions for curb and gutter and sidewalk construction in 1957 until 8 pm on June 17, 1957. Petitions filed after that date will not be considered. David Adams, city clerk, issues the notice.
The City Commission will meet at 8 p.m. on Monday May 20 for a public hearing on the proposed 1957 58 budget. A copy of the proposed budget is on file in the city clerk's office for public inspection during office hours. David Adams city clerk.
Sealed bids will be received by the city clerk up to 8 p.m. on Monday, June 3, 1957 to paint and clean the municipal water tank. Complete specifications of work to be done may be had by applying to the office of the city engineer.
Lansing columnist recalls 1957-58 appropriations debate and the Joint House Senate budget effort led by Arnell Engstrom. He argues the approved total keeps services within tax revenue, rejects calls for higher spending, and urges restraint to avoid new taxes in Isabella and Clare counties.
Harvey Ritter born March 23 1870 in Salem Center Indiana was connected to Clare since 1889 joining his uncle in the meat business. He married thrice and lived with his family in California before returning to Clare in 1952. Funeral services were held May 7 at Stephenson Funeral Home with burial in Cherry Grove Cemetery.
Nationwide hunt across 6000 IGA stores in U S and Canada seeks an unknown aged 19 to 25, 6 feet 1 inch, 185 pounds, to play Jack Dempsey in The Jack Dempsey Story. Submissions close June. Each entry viewed by producer Sam Wiesenthal and a board including Jack Dempsey, Max Waxman, director, and George F Flory.
Michigan Department of Health urges parents to prepare five year olds for school with medical and dental exams and up to date immunizations including booster shots for diphtheria tetanus and smallpox. It stresses personal hygiene skills, home address and phone knowledge, dressing ability, street crossing, and playground safety to reduce child injuries. A pamphlet titled Getting Your Child Ready for School is available by writing to Lansing.
Extension soils specialist James Porter advises testing garden soil before applying fertilizer to avoid waste and poor yields. Collect samples from different plot areas, mix, and bring to the county agricultural agent for a tailored 6 12 12 analysis and application guidance.
A special Michigan State University course on parking problems will be held May 16 and 17 at Kellogg Center. Sponsored by MSU Highways Traffic Safety Center and the College of Engineering, the program will teach city officials about traffic flow surveys curb space control and financing parking facilities with Purdue University expert Donald S Berry among the instructors.
Michigan's April Courtesy and Safety Campaign promotes signaling of intention at intersections. Officials urge drivers to acknowledge courtesy promptly and pedestrians to cross quickly while signaling when they may proceed, aiming to reduce congestion and accidents.
Agricultural engineers urge thorough checks this spring to optimize spray equipment. Clean all components, repair broken parts, and ensure the sprayer operates safely and efficiently.
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