Charcoal the cat climbs 60 foot elm at Cornwell Ranch
Charcoal the house cat at Cornwell Cattle Ranch nine miles north of Clare roosts in a 60 foot elm after wandering up the tree on Sunday. Owner Bob Carter and ranch hand Charlie Goodenow staged a three and a half day rescue, using a four story ladder and a guany sack as the cat refused to descend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charcoal
Bob Carter
Robert Carter
Cornwell Ranch
Cornwell Cattle Ranch
Clare
Carters
Charlie Goodenow
Charlie
Light Cure Fraud Warned After Cataract Scam Resurfaces
State Police warn of a revival of a con game in rural areas where swindlers promise a liquid cataract cure. Victims from Middleton and Mt Pleasant were defrauded or nearly duped as phony doctors offered radium or liquid treatments, with prices from 206 to 1,750 dollars. Authorities note a similar 1953 Mecosta incident and urge caution against on the spot payments to unverified collectors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward C. Johnston
State Police
Clare
Michigan Consolidated Gas Company
Robert Russell
Gratiot County
Joseph Shinline
Middleton
Fred Flory
Mt. Pleasant
Mecosta
County Schools To Graduate Thirty-four Eighth Graders
A class of 34 eighth graders from Clare County schools will receive diplomas at 8 p.m. on Wednesday May 21 in the Harrison Community Schools auditorium. William Winchell of Redner School will give the top scholar address. E T Rolph of Central Michigan College will deliver the principal speech. Other program items include an invocation by Rev. Delmar Cravenstatt and diploma presentations by Robert Carter.
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Clare County
Harrison Community Schools
William Winchell
Redner School
E. T. Rolph
Central Michigan College
Mt. Pleasant
Delmar ‘Cravenstatt
Lake School
Robert Carter
To Begin Diocesan Fund Drive at St Cecilia’s Clare
St Cecilia’s parish in Clare joins 179 other congregations in Grand Rapids diocese starting Sunday for a week long Diocesan Development Fund Campaign. No quota set. leaders hope to match last year’s 450 500. Funds will aid Ferris Institute projects and religious instruction for children across several parishes.
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St. Cecilia’s Parish
Clare
Diocesan Development Fund
Grand Rapids
Allen J. Babcock
Ferris Institute
Big Rapids
Mancelona
Bellaire
Kalkaska
Fife Lake
Aged Man Burned as Fire Destroys Workshop
A fire Sunday afternoon destroyed a workshop two miles southwest of Temple and badly burned Gerald Veter, a 6 year old, who was taken to Clare General Hospital in critical condition with second and third degree burns over about half his body. Mrs Veter was also burned but released after treatment.
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Gerald Veter
Temple
Clare High School Band to perform outdoor park concert
The Clare High School Band will march from the high school at 7 15 PM to the city park on West Fifth Street for an outdoor concert on Friday May 23 playing Shine On Harvest Moon Take Me Out For The Ball Game The Yellow Rose Of Texas and other favorites in a Dixieland flavored program for local residents.
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Clare High School
W. Fifth Street
Texas
BPW Convention Opens 40th Michigan State Event in Detroit
The 40th annual Michigan Federation of Business and Professional Women’s Clubs convention begins May 16 at the Statler-Hilton in Detroit. Local BPW members include Frances E. Kemper and President Viola M. Wolfe with a program featuring Fair Way Frolic 1918 on Friday Fun Night.
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Michigan Federation of Business & Professional Women’s Clubs
Stdtler-Hilton
Detroit
BPW
Frances E. Kemper
Fifth Street
Clare
Michigan
Viola M. Wolfe
Rosebush School Election on Bond Issue and Levy
Rosebush voters go to the polls Saturday to decide a $200000 bond for new classroom space and additional activity facilities plus a seven mill levy to retire the debt.
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Rosebush School
JayCees Elect New Officers
Clare Junior Chamber of Commerce members elected Harvey Hartshorn as president for the coming year. New officers include Joe Johnston and Burt Maynard as vice presidents, Jerry Forsberg recording secretary, Bill Schaeffer corresponding secretary, Bob Gruno treasurer, Carl Gruno state director, Ky Coveart, Russ Foell, Gerry Machul, Dale Lyons chapter directors, and Curt Murton Carl Gruno Harvey Hartshorn and Tom Cook as delegates to the state convention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clare
Chamber of Commerce
Harvey Hartshorn
Joe Johnston
Burt Maynard
Jerry Forsberg
Bill Schaeffer
Bob Gruno
Carl Gruno
Ky Coveart
Russ Foell
Gerry Machul Dale Lyons
Curt Murton
Tom Cook
Northern Michigan Development Council Hosts 33 County Conference
An all day industrial meeting at Central Michigan College Mount Pleasant on May 20 offers planning aid to 33 counties including the northern tier from Oceana to the Straits of Mackinac. Attendee from Clare is Allen Ott chair of the Clare CC Industrial Development Committee. The Michigan Economic Development Department Central Michigan College and the U S Department of Commerce aid plans for talks by prominent state and national speakers on attracting new industries and expanding plants.
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Central Michigan College
Mount Pleasant
Northern Michigan Development Council
Myrton Riggs
Oceana
Bay
Straits of Mackinac
Clare
Allen ‘Ott
Clare CC
Michigan Economic Development Department
U. S. Department of Commerce
Baby Clinics Notice Across Several Towns
The regular Well Baby Conferences will be held at Farwell Methodist Church Ames on May 20 1958 9 00 to 11 00 A M Clare City Hall 2nd floor Tuesday May 20 1958 1 00 to 3 00 P M Harrison Courthouse Basement Friday May 16 1958 9 00 to 11 00 A M
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Farwell Methodist Church
Ames
Clare City Hall
Tues
Harrison Courthouse
Fii
Pony League Forms In Clare For Teen Boys
A Pony baseball league for boys aged 13 to 15 was organized in the Clare area. Forty youths attended tryouts at Clare High School while the planned four team league will feature names Seals Rams Giants and Cardinals with officers President Chris Smith and others directing setup.
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Clare
Clare High School
Cornwell Ranch
Loomis
Willowbrook
Farwell
Leaton Road
Isabella County
Seals
Rams
Giants
Cardinals
Chris Smith
Junior Eberhart
Carl Gruno
Bernie Wilson
Selective Service
Clare Post Office
Green's Clothing
Clare Hardware
Dial Telephone Series Explains New Dial System Use
A Sentinel feature previews the move to dial service set for June 15 with tests underway. Learn the correct finger placement and usage as communities adjust from old phones and anticipate benefits and early glitches in the new system.
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Clare
Sentinel
the Sentinel
Farwell Methodists Extend Separate Status and Invite Nevins
Clare Farwell Methodist church groups held their quarterly conference on May 8 in Clare. They plan a resident minister, with Rev. L J Nevins returning next year to Clare. Trustees, stewards, and lay leaders were elected. plans for a new educational unit were approved to start in August.
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Farwell Methodists
Rev
Nevins
Clare
Farwell Methodist
Farwell
L. J. Nevins
War on Wild Dog Sheep Killers in Franklin Township
Clare County Sheriff James Darling reported partial destruction of a pack of wild dogs terrorizing Cecil Matthews on his Franklin township farm. The pack killed four sheep, attacked more livestock, and nine pups were found in an underground burrow. two wild dogs were killed and authorities plan to destroy the remaining animals. Matthews has Sheriff's permission to shoot on sight.
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Clare County
James Darling
Franklin Township
Cecil Matthews
Matthews
Gas Line from Ithaca to Stevenson Lake Announced
Division Manager H L Ziegenbein of Consumers Power Co said a new natural gas pipeline from Ithaca to Stevenson Lake will begin May 15. Michigan Gas Storage Co awarded the contract to Midwestern Constructors of Tulsa.
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H. L. Ziegenbein
Consumers Power Company
Ithaca
Stevenson Lake
Michigan Gas Storage Company
Midwestern Constructors, Incorporated
Tulsa
Oklahoma
Clare
Michigan
MGS
Missaukee
Osceola
Consumers’ Power Company
Ziegenbein
Constructors Inc
Pas
Overlsel
Allegan County
Woodbury
Barry-Eaton
Tonia
Grand Ledge
Hastings
Middleville
McArthur Paintings Secure Local Fame and Gift
Grace McArthur’s Belle Isle Band Concert was bought by FitzGerald Public School Warren Michigan senior class as a permanent collection piece. The class president and advisor announced praise from William Bostwick Detroit Institute of Arts and local galleries. Formal presentation is set for June 8 with Ford Times editors eyeing three McArthur canvases for publication and company exhibit. Hunting Scene features Clare crossroads hunters and wildlife, as context for the artist’s growing acclaim.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grace McArthur
Fitzgerald Public School
Warren
Michigan
Sewing Leaders Train 4-H Volunteers in Sewing Program
More than 350000 volunteer leaders receive two day training under 4-H programs. A new design in its third year trains 4 H clothing leaders and Extension workers, with over 30000 women instructing at least 100000 girls. The Singer company supports the program across 44 states and Alaska.
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Someon
Singer Sewing Machines Company
Alaska
Extension Service
National Committee On Boys and Girls Club
MRA Leaders To Speak At Clare Legislative Breakfast
Two Michigan Retailers Association executives will address Clare businessmen at a Wednesday breakfast on May 21 at the Hotel Doherty. Richard O. Cook and Duane R. Vernon will outline the 1958 legislative session effects on retailers, covering tax policy employment security wage and shoplifting laws. Willard Bicknell chairs the event with local business firms and the Clare Chamber inviting all to attend.
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Michigan Retailers Association
Clare
Doherty
MRA
Who's Who
Midwest
Michigan
Duane R. Vernon
Willard Bicknell
Wm. H. Bicknell Co
Clare Furniture Co
Clare Hardware Co
Davy’s
Inc
The
Slare Senuinel
Clare Chamber of Commerce
Hardware Men Scheduled Here
A regional meeting of the Michigan Retail Hardware Association will be held Tuesday May 20 in Clare. Harold W Schumacher manager treasurer announced the meet at Barnes Towns and Country Cafe at 12 30 noon. Senator Charles T Prescott and Representative Russell H Strange J will discuss current and proposed hardware legislation.
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Michigan
Clare
Harold W. Schumacher
Barnes
Towns& Country
Charles
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Fido
Kitty
Franklin No. 1
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Donald Hall
Fred Mathews
Gloria Nash
Luella Rawles
Otto Soyring
Dover
Mary Kay Rillet
Bonnie Bauer
Redner
Donald E. Clark
Judy Ann Kleichhardt
Beverly Lynn Carr
Phyllis Ann Johnson
Sharon Lee Schram
Nora L. Wheeler
Robert Wallace
Garfield
Shirley A. Ackers
John P. Breidenstein
Charles M. Crawford
Charles E. Eneix
Irishee Ferrenburg
Evelyn L.ferneda
Gerald C. Heim
Jerald R. McGraw
Judy Caroll Sheldon
Arlene M. Squires
Russell E. Wamsley
Georgia E. Weaver
Amble
Martin Koehn
Winterfield
Ronnié Britton
Jean Cunningham
Lawrence Dunn
Bruce Miller
Doris Miller
BP Women’s
Rosebush
Pony League
Leon Manning
Clare Church
L. J. Névins
C. B Neff
David Seiter
Neil Stirling
John
Archbold and
Wilmot Carpenter
Donald Holbrook
Willard Ireland
Arthur Delamarter
Leah Gardon
Gerald Sandersfield
McArthur
Mra Head
Richard Cook
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