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Newspaper
Clare Sentinel
Location
Clare, Michigan, United States of America
Date
May 14, 1969
Page
1
Robbers broke rear windows and a door at the D and L Bar Museum 407 McEwan Clare taking hand guns of historic and antique value including a Rommel flare pistol and a Texas Ranger revolver. Some items recovered by Clare police days later.
Walter Hales, 73, of Ludington Drive near Farwell, was critically injured when he stepped from his car to wipe frost from the windshield and was struck by a second vehicle on Vandecar Road. His wife Louise rode with him to hospital. he remains in intensive care with brain concussion, multiple fractures, and six broken ribs. The driver, Marvin Schumacher of Rosebush, said lights from other cars prevented him from seeing the stopped vehicle. Police continue investigation. scene described as narrow and crowded for passing traffic.
Clare county delegates met May 8 at Hamilton Township Hall to organize and hear from a large audience of taxpayers unhappy with property tax assessments. Delegates reported many contributors and requests to join, and elected a temporary treasurer amid sizable funds in the trust.
The Sentinel announces Dexter Elden will resign as editor and publisher effective May 19 after 23 years with the paper. Richard L. Milliman of Lansing will assume duties temporarily, while Elden and Mrs. Elden plan future steps. The paper, now 91 years old, was sold to current owners in 1967 with Elden remaining editor and publisher.
JamesS. Bicknell announces Jack L. Winter joining the office effective May 1, 1969. The firm becomes Bicknell and Winter with Winter, born in West Branch, educated at Central Michigan University and Detroit College of Law. He is married to Janice Smith Winter and they have one child.
A humorous local feature recounts Clare merchants naming trees in McEwan Street after birds to spark a playful game. Nests appear in branches, sparking jokes about hawks, canaries, and other species, with readers urged to contribute additional bird names for Barnes Birdland.
Awards and honors were presented as Clare county 4-H members showcased their projects at the Spring Achievement Day in Farwell. Judge evaluations selected members to advance to the State 4-H Show to be held in a future location.
Dan White, Clare High standout and four year varsity athlete, won the Kiwanis Award at the athletic banquet. He excelled on offense and defense and maintained strong classroom performance with near continuous honor roll status. The event also celebrated other local clubs and 4-H participants, including junior and senior tallies, with a style show and state show alternates highlighted.
Rev Fr J J Sruba announced Masses on Ascension Day May 15 at St Cecilia in Glare 7 9 am and 7 pm. Mags at St Anthanasius in Harrison will be said the same day 8 am and 7 pm.
Coleman Cooperative Nursery invites parents of children turning four by December 31 1969 to a registration meeting on Wednesday May 14 1969 at 7 30 p m in the Citizens Bank and Trust meeting room Coleman branch Board members and nursery teacher will explain registration procedures and school policies Registration fee is 5 00 Tuition is 1 00 per day with meetings Monday Wednesday Friday 9 00 to 11 00 a m The registration deadline is May 21 1969 Contact Mrs Clark Caterer at 465 6363 for forms and details
The college launches its first eight week summer session from June 16 to August 8 designed to meet broad community needs. An Adult Driver Training course runs 6 to 9 p.m. on weekdays at a total cost of $32. Pre-registration is May 15 to June 14 with formal enrollment June 16 to 20 at the Clare County Building in Harrison.
The Dover school house sale is deferred by the Clare School District as residents need more time to present a community use plan. Opening of bids will be delayed 60 days. The district had promised special consideration for groups proposing public or community use.
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