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Clare Sentinel

Location

Clare, Michigan, United States of America

Date

May 18, 1961

Page

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Michigan Week Activities Set

Clare Chamber of Commerce directors and members heard final plans for the Citizens Night feature of Michigan Week in a Tuesday meeting.

Clare Chamber of Commerce Michigan

Clare to honor citizen and host visiting mayor at Michigan Week event

Clare prepares for a public banquet marking Michigan Week with the naming of a Citizen of the Year and the visit of East Tawas Mayor C. V. Miller. The ceremony includes a surprise honoree plaque and a long-standing honor precedents list. Tickets are urged from local banks hotels and merchants.

Ning Clare C. V. Miller East Tawas Michigan Doherty Hotel Citizens State Bank Clare Furniture Company Chamber of Commerce Miller Gerald Nivison Albert Haley

Detroit Banker Describes Federal Reserve Roles at Rotary

Russell A. Swaney vice president in charge at the Detroit Federal Reserve Bank spoke to Clare Rotary and guests about the Detroit Branch serving 175 Michigan banks. He explained currency exchange loan activity and check clearing while noting oddities of the wholesale money business and central banking.

Midwest Russell A. Swaney Detroit Federal Reserve Bank Clare Swaney Michigan Lower Peninsula Chicago Federal Bank Detroit Federal Reserve Lower Michigan Federal Reserve Banking System Xages

Warns Of Diploma Mill Training By State Attorney General

Paul L. Adams warns Michigan residents about unapproved educational and training courses offered by foreign firms and uncensored sales staff. He cites complaints of civil service training jet mechanics practical nursing and similar programs and urges verification of licenses from the Superintendent of Public Instruction before paying or signing. He asks citizens to report unlicensed salesmen to his office or local prosecutors.

Paul L. Adams Michigan Supreme Court Superintendent of Public Instruction

Poppy Days Observed in Clare May 25 to 27

Memorial Poppy Days will be observed in Clare from May 25 to 27 as representatives of veterans organizations sell red memorial poppies on streets.

Clare Oh Ie

Fair Barn Relocation Move Dies In Clare County Session

Clare County Supervisors and Harrison residents debated re locating the fair barn on the Harrison fairgrounds after a windstorm. The Fair Board opposed the petition citing lack of consultation and state grant plans. A compromise authorized site inspection and joint study, with minutes to be published within 30 days.

Harrison Fairgrounds Clare County Supervisors Harrison County Fair Board Fair Board Albert Haley Clinton R. Case Garfield Clare

Family Honor Mrs McDonel Honored At Clare Nazarene

In a Sunday Mother's Day tribute at Clare Church of the Nazarene 143 family members and worshippers gathered. Mrs Eola McDonel, charter member, received a decorative flower as she nears eighty with five daughters seventeen grandchildren and fifty six great grandchildren. Rev J D Ulrich hosted interviews with mothers and led a service where Timothy Joe Herron, great grandchild, was dedicated.

Eola McDonel Church of the Nazarene Ulrich Clare Church of the Nazarene McDonel Clare Charsh Novarrene Py Wi. M. McGuire Rev Timothy Joe Herron Nita Herron Ruth Herron

Holley Employees Picnic At Fairgrounds June 10

Holley Carburetor Company plans a full day picnic at Harrison fairgrounds on June 10 for 2500 Holley employees and families. Activities include horse shoe contests bingo games for adults and children, free refreshments, live music, dancing, pony rides, carnival rides, and concessions run by local groups.

Holley Fairgrounds Holley Carburetor Company Harrison Lyle Skinner Clare Skinner County 4-Wers

J Chorus Sings For P TA Meeting

The Clare P TA met in the Elementary Auditorium on Monday May 17. The Junior High Chorus directed by Neil Courtright presented an enjoyable program after a brief business session. Attendees viewed science exhibits in the gym and refreshments were served.

Clare P-Ta Neil Courtright PTA

Fifteen Year Pin Awarded at Cities Service Dinner

Humphrey C. Smith received a fifteen years pin at a May 5 awards dinner at the Doherty Hotel. The event celebrated Cities Service Petroleum Company, formerly Cities Service Oil, and honored Smith with special guests including Bartlesville leaders Jack Straight and J C McClure.

Humphrey C. Smith Doherty Cities Service Petroleum Company The Cities Service Oil Company Jack Straight J. C. McClure Bartlesville Oklahoma R. C. Cooper Olney Ilinois Clare Michigan Cooper Straight Smith McClure

Clare Methodist fourth quarterly conference reports year of growth

The Clare Methodist Church held its fourth quarterly conference led by Rev. Leon Manning district superintendent presiding. Rev D R Salisbury pastor for the past year praised progress, commended former pastor L J Nevins, and announced Manning's final year. Trustees were reappointed and new stewards named for three year terms.

Clare Methodist Church Leon Manning D.R. Salinsbury L. J. Nevins C. B. Neff David Seiter Neil B. Stirling Ivan Loren Bille F. ‘Chaffee Tom Brockway William Gordon Willard Treland

Young Tractor Drivers Urged to Avoid Highway Use

Michigan State University safety engineer Richard Pfister argues youths should not drive tractors on highways without car licenses. He cites 28 of 72 tractor highway fatalities since 1955 involving under 14, noting this age group spends much of the year in school and that highway accidents are rising.

Michigan State University Richard Pfister Zinister Pfister Michigan

Annexation Meeting for Redner District to Harrison Schools

Residents of the Redner School District are summoned to a meeting on Monday evening May 22 at the Redner schoolhouse. Harrison School Superintendent Charles Amble and Clare County School Commissioner Lenard Schwanz will attend to answer questions about the proposed annexation to Harrison Community Schools.

Redner Harrison Community Harrison Charles Amble Clare County Lenard Schwanz

Farwell Enforces No Double Parking on Main Street

Farwell switches to stricter enforcement of the No Double Parking rule after posting street signs. Merchants fear reduced curb space will impact business and consider enlarging off street lots. Officer Don Lloyd says initial warnings will ease the transition but harsher tickets will follow once drivers adjust.

Farwell Main Street Don Lloyd Sentinel

Grace McArthur exhibits two Detroit and Mt Pleasant shows

One man show of Grace McArthur paintings runs May 21 to June 3 at Garelick Gallery Detroit with a second exclusive display May 22 to 27 at Mt Pleasant City Library. Attendees are invited to view these works by the region's noted painter.

Grace McArthur Garelick Detroit Livernois

Clare Kiwanis Award Honors Young and Raymond in 1961

Two Clare High School senior athletes, Doug Young and Jeff Raymond, shared the 1961 Kiwanis Award at the Wednesday banquet. Coach Donald Richardson received a wristwatch and citation for a long coaching career as Harold Funk presented. The event, in the Hotel Doherty Wedgewood room, marks a rare tie in the award’s history.

Clare High Clare Kiwanis Club Doug Young Jeff Raymond Donald Richardson CHS Richardson Michigan High School Athletic Association Clare Kiwanis Harold Funk Monroe Joe Johnston Douglas Fleming John Zinser

Michigan to Install 4000 Picnic Tables at Roadside Areas

Michigan State Highway Department plans over 4000 picnic tables at Roadside Rest Areas Parks and sites along state highways. Tables ready by Memorial Day with 2400 table sites in Roadside Parks and nine Rest Areas this summer. Facilities include outdoor cooking facilities drinking water rest rooms and parking. All Rest Areas lie on freeways.

John C. Mackie Highway Department Michigan Mackie

Budd Farm Master Admiral Tops Holstein Gold Medal Sire

Penrose Sire Penrose Sire Top Rated Budd Farm Master Admiral 1238752 owned by Howard Penrose & Sons Clare Michigan named 4 Gold Medal Sire by the Holstein-Friesian Association of America. Admiral joined Gold Medal Size circle after Silver Medal Production Sire designation. Sixteen daughters with official records average 15 708 pounds of milk and 592 pounds of butterfat.

Budd Admiral Howard Penrose & Sons Clare Michigan Holstein-Friesian Association of America

High deer jumps threaten Michigan highway safety

State highway engineers study deer jumping over fences to protect motorists on the Interstate system. Four foot fences with barbed wire fail to contain deer, requiring potential 11 to 12 foot barriers at huge cost. Federal funding unlikely, deer migrations and relocation risks debated. Highway Commissioner Mackie warns motorists to expect deer in crossing zones as groups often travel together.

Michigan John C. Mackie

Clare Little League Sets 1961 Start With Triple Header

Clare Little League opens the 1961 season Sunday with a 1:00 p.m. triple header at the park off Wilcox Parkway. Bears meet Colts, Cubs face Lions, Rams play Tigers. New teams Rams and Colts join this year with managers listed. A parade precedes the kickoff at Johnston's Elevator with the Clare Fire Department engines guiding players to the ball park and Mayor Pro Tem Glen Cain catching the first pitch.

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Glen Cain J. Stuart Bicknell Citizens State Bank of Rotary Program J. D. Ulrich P-Ta Jack Morrison John Myers Glen Owens Leon Dull Neil Stirling Faye Stephenson Donald Holbrook John Hanson Willard Ireland Richard Garthe Wilson Samborn Laurence Seiter Norell Mahon William” Gardon Fred Ackerman Manning Clare City Park Nard Robinette Clare High Grad Colorado State U Colorado CSU Robinette Arminal “Diotésan Development Fund Dioscese Grand Rapids Peter Mc Wedge DDF Young, Raymond Share Michigan State Highway Department Penrose
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