Coleman to Host Lady Mayor in Daylong Clare Exchange
Clare will drop the May 18 mayor swap with Coleman as scheduling conflicts force cancellations. Nashville Mayor Gladys Niller will visit Coleman with eight guests, touring the business district and Robinson Industries, followed by a public dinner at Coleman High School.
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Clare
Glen Cain
Tim Cotter
Clarence Gunn
Groves
Harrison
Lake Ann
Farwell
Coleman
Gladys Niller
Nashville
Michigan
Harold Bellinger
Public Works
Richard Diment
Chamber of Commerce
Glenn Bucholz
Miller Coleman
Robison Industries
Coleman High School
Coleman Jaycees
American Legion Auxiliary
State Police Open House Planned at Mt. Pleasant Post
Sgt Dan Kostrzewa announces open house at the Mt Pleasant State Police post on Tuesday May 19 during Hospitality Day of Michigan Week. Visiting hours run 10: 00 a.m. to 4: 00 p.m. Officers will guide visitors and answer questions while a post exhibit is on view.
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Dan Kostrzewa
Mt. Pleasant
State Police
Michigan
Kostrzewa
Becomes U S Citizen in Local Naturalization Ceremony
Mrs. Peter Brown of Clare became a full citizen of the United States in a naturalization ceremony Monday. Circuit Judge Donald E. Holbrook presided at Harrison. An observance by three Michilimacinac chapter D A R members greeted Mrs Brown and she offered thanks in acknowledgment.
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Peter Brown
Clare
United States
Donald E. Holbrook
Harrison
Brown
Michilimacinac
D.A.R
A.E. Bartow
Ralph Scott
Joseph L. Kennedy
Clare Public School to enroll kindergartners May 15
Tomorrow Clare district will register five year olds for the 1964 kindergarten. Enrollment runs 9 to 12 and 1 to 3 30 in Mrs Neff's kindergarten room at the Elementary School. Bring the child's birth certificate. A parent talk on fluoride and immunization by Mrs Truman Glen will be held during the roundup.
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Clare
Truman Glen
Neff
New herbicide show promise for weed control in Michigan alfalfa
Michigan State University crop scientist William Meggitt reports preliminary tests in Mecosta and Montcalm counties where 1 1/2 pounds of 2 4 DB per acre controlled heavy alyssum in alfalfa. Applied in early spring the chemical, cleared last year for broad leaf weeds, does not harm the legume and can boost first crop yields by reducing need for companion crops.
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Michigan
Mecosta
Montcalm
William Meggitt
Michigan State University
Rosette
Meggitt
CMU Receives $6050 Grant for Science Equipment
Central Michigan University has been awarded a $6050 grant to support an undergraduate instructional scientific equipment program directed by N C Bovee. Matching funds will raise the total to $12100 for equipment for the science department to be housed in the new science building opening in the fall.
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Central Michigan University
N.C. Bovee
CMU
Bovee
Sidewalk Sale Day Needs More Local Help and Spirit
The piece urges stronger community teamwork to support Clare's Sidewalk Sale Day on June 26. It notes low initial retailer turnout, thin Chamber of Commerce representation, and limited funds. Organizers seek renewed initiative from businesses to fund promotions and provide displays and entertainment downtown.
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Chamber of Commerce
Clare
Bob Cimmerer
Cimmerei ‘Baid
Richard Groves
Cimmerer
Blue Cross Plans Offer Senior and Non Group Coverage in Michigan
Michigan residents under 65 and seniors 65 or older can enroll Sunday through May 31 in non group and senior Blue Cross Blue Shield coverages. No medical exam needed. pre existing conditions covered after 180 days. Certificates shown before payment. rates align with last year’s offerings. Senior plan costs 10.23 dollars monthly per person.
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Michigan
Blue Shield
Albino deer sighting tied to Lake Thirteen drive
Mr and Mrs Leo Hampton report spotting an albino deer on Lake Thirteen area during two trips. Trooper Stuart Hampton, among 33 probationary troopers, graduates nine weeks training and joins Wayland post with wife Bernetta and child. son of Emerson and Mrs Hampton of Clare Route 1.
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Leo Hampton
Lake Thirteen
Stuart Hampton
Wayland Post
Bernetta
Golonville Road
Emerson Hampton
Route 1
Clare
Well Child Conference May Clinic Schedule
The May schedule lists sessions for Clare on Tuesday the 19th at City Hall from 1 to 3 p.m. Farwell meets the same day at the Methodist Church from 9 to 11 a.m. Harrison holds a session Friday the 22nd from 9 to 11 a.m. at an unspecified location.
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Well Child
Clare
City Hall
Farwell
Methodist Church
Harrison
Clare County RAD Plan Approved by U S Department of Commerce
Louis Becker reports that Clare County’s Over All Economic Development Plan has been approved by the U S Department of Commerce in Washington D C. The RAD Committee, chaired by Becker, will oversee applications for aid for projects including a new county building and circuit court chambers, a Highway Department headquarters, with future consideration of a possible elderly care center.
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Louis Becker
Clare County
Washington D.C
Becker
United States Department of Commerce
Circuit Court
Guinty Highway Department
RAD
Washington
Clare VFW Color Guard Prepares for Parades This Week
The Clare Veterans of Foreign Wars Pettit Kapplinger Post held a regular meeting May 7 at 8:30 p.m. The Color Guard detail, now 16 members, practiced for upcoming parade events with another session planned May 14 at 7:00 p.m. Topics included Poppy sales Memorial Day and the post float. Commander Bob Schelt reported on the 11th District Rally at Midland and praised the post for its efforts.
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Clare Veterans of Foreign Wars
Pettit Kapplinger
Post
Bob Schelt
Mid=land
Schell
Repainting Mighty Mac To Begin On Mackinac Bridge
The Mackinac Bridge Authority plans a full repaint in 1964 covering the 47 story towers main cables and suspension cables using 29200 gallons of paint. Work will be done from 200 to 500 feet above water with spiders scaffolds to access the steel.
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Michigan
Straits of Mackinac
Mackinac
Mighty Mac
1964 Little League Opener Promises Parade and Tripleheader
A colorful start to the 1964 Little League season is planned for Sunday May 17. A 1:30 parade of players will lead to a 2:30 first game Clare Hardware versus Alexander Shoes, 5:00 Bryants against Citizens Bank and Trust, and 7:30 Stanley Oil versus Andersons Rexall Drugs under lights at Little League Park. Little Minors begin May 18 at 5:00 for 13 to 15 year olds plus post summer school start for Seniors.
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Little League Park
McEwan
Third
Consumers Power Co
Anl
Clare Hardware
Alexander Shoes
Bryants
Citizens Bank and Trust
Stanley Oil
Anderson
Rexall
Evaluation committee to visit Clare County Special Education facilities
An evaluation committee of local superintendents boards of education and other officials will visit Clare County Special Education facilities on Wednesday May 13. Itinerary includes Harrison Community Schools at 9:00 a.m. Clare Public Schools at 10:00 a.m. Farwell Area Schools at 11:15 a.m. Luncheon at Farwell Cafeteria at noon.
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Wheeler, Larson
Elenbaas
Boards of Education
Clare, Farwell and
Harrison
Frances Anderson
Bureau of Social Aid
Barbara Kinne
Stuart Huntley
Clare County Board of Supervisors
Clare County
Harrison Community Schools
Clare Public Schools
Farwell Area
Farwell
Divide Road Funds Distribute to Michigan Counties
The State Highway Department begins distributing first quarter motor vehicle highway funds to Clare and surrounding counties. Clare County receives 168 111, with town allocations including Coleman 6 076 Farwell 3 839 Gladwin 9 666 and Harrison 5 702. Surrounding counties listed include Gladwin 147 942 Isabella 246 58 Midland 240 696.
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State Highway Department
Michigan
Clare County
Clare
Gladwin
Isabella
Midland
Coleman
Farwell
Harrison
Auto Deaths At New High In Michigan April Figures
Michigan recorded 131 traffic deaths in April, 11 fewer than a year earlier, lifting the four month toll to 621. First quarter totals show 488 killed and 31 059 injured in 67 547 accidents, with deaths up 50 percent and injuries up 14 percent from a year ago while accidents fell 1 percent.
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Michigan
Joseph A. Childs
Picnickers Map Highlights 104 Parks Across Michigan
Michigan motorists and out of state visitors can now use the new Picnickers Map from the State Highway Department. The pocket sized guide locates 104 roadside parks on major highways and 34 freeway rest areas with park sizes, distances from towns, amenities, and scenic features. It notes over 1,800 picnic table sites along state highways and details facilities at roadside parks and freeway rest areas.
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Michigan
State Highway Department
Michigan State Highway Department
Mason Building
Lansing
Clare FFA Teams Earn Five Silver Ratings at State Judging Contests
The Clare Future Farmers of America judging teams placed in five events at the State FFA Judging Contests held in M.S.A. on Saturday May 2, with each team earning a silver rating, placing in the upper third among 96 schools. Members named include Gregg Brooks Sam Kushmaul Jack Klein h ard Loren Penrose Frank Hutchinson Robert Hutchinson Jerry Dawson Charles Magnus Garry Warner Dick Eileinhardt Lyle Quigley Ron Walters Rusty Rowley Jim Walters and alternates Dave Murray Jim Eberhart. Office holders elected for next year are Frank Hutchinson president Loren Penrose vice president Gregg Brooks secretary Jerry Dawson treasurer Lyle Quigley reporter Harold Sunday sentinel.
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Clare Future Farmers of America
M.S.A
Clare
Gregg Brooks
Sam Kushmaul
Jack Kleinhardt
Loren Penrose
Frank Hutchinson
Robert Hutchinson
Jerry Dawson
Charles Magnus
Garry Warner
Dick Eileinhardt
Lyle ,Quigley
Ron Walters
Lyle, Garver
Rusty Rowley
Jim Walters
Dave Murray
Jim Eberhart
F.F.A
Lyle Quigley
Harold Sunday Sentinel
Clean Up Mailboxes
Postmaster W T Mc Lane at Lake announced Rural Mail Box Improvements Week is set for May 18 23 by the Post Office Department. He urges Lake rural patrons to inspect their boxes and tidy them up with notices to those needing attention.
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W. T. McLane
Lake
McLane
White's Nursery Opens 45th Year with New Greenhouse
White's Nursery and Garden Center invites the public to an Open House on Friday and Saturday May 15 and 16 to celebrate 45 years in the nursery business and three years as a garden center. A new 20 by 60 foot greenhouse east of the old one boosts growing space as Mr. White and Ed Jr. expand plant propagation and display offerings with prizes free gifts and refreshments for visitors.
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White’s Nursery and Garden Center
White’s
Mr. White
Ed, Jr
Fluoride Application Dates Revised for Children
A change sets fluoride applications for children from July 8 to August 5. About 310 children have requested the service and will receive appointment cards in two weeks. Each child will have four visits starting with cleaning the teeth before fluoride is applied, under PTA and county health department sponsorship.
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The
P.T.A
Clare ‘County Health Depansiee Ad
Michigan
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