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.
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Newspaper
Clare Sentinel
Location
Clare, Michigan, United States of America
Date
May 18, 1961
Page
1
Clare Chamber of Commerce directors and members heard final plans for the Citizens Night feature of Michigan Week in a Tuesday meeting.
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.
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.
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.
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 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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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