McKay Hiway Feud In Court Here June 6
The Saginaw News reports a Clare county Circuit Court jury will hear the McKay ranch right of way dispute over US 27. The case will decide public need for a land strip through the ranch and compensation. The high stakes include potential detour and impact on a large cattle operation.
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McKay Hiway
Saginaw News
McKay Ranch
Clare
Highway Department
Clare County
McKay
Joseph
Donald
McKay Land
Ers
Department
Donald E. Holbrook
Ference N. Clement
McKays
Harold 3B
Hughes
Floyd Wetmore
Midland
Thursday Afternoon Ladies Bowling Banquet Ends Season
On May 18 the Thursday Afternoon Ladies Bowling League of Gateway Lanes held its annual banquet at Barnes Town and Country Lounge. Houghton Drug defeated Johnston Elevator 1996 to 1857 in a roll-off to crown champions with MVP trophies and season awards presented.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
League of Gateway Lanes
Barnes Town and Country
Houghton Drug
Johnston Elevator
Houghtons
Martha Gallagher
Doris Tice
Irene Cruden
Alarms
Nearine Morse
Brown
Marl Houghton
Jan Johnston
Alliene Schultz
Emily Kurnik
23 Member Increase for Farm Bureau in Clare County
The Clare County Farm Bureau Board met May 2 at Mrs. Norman Tolsen’s home with Mr. and Mrs. Howard Ryckman as hosts. Plans were set for a Clare County Fair booth and the county annual meeting at the courthouse on October 18. County secretary Mrs. Wilbut Weldon announced 23 new members this year. Lewis Hubbs of Gladwin spoke about running for representative to the Con-Con Convention and stressed upholding core principles. The next meeting will be at Mr. and Mrs. Glen Poet’s on Little Long Lake on June 26.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clare County Farm Bureau Board of Directors
Norman Tolsen
Howard Ryckman
Clare County
Court House
Wilbut Weldon
Lewis Hubbs
Gladwin
Michigan
America
Glen
Little Long Lake
End Of Month sale boosts Clare merchants’ bargains
The Sentinel announces an unusual End Of Month sale by Clare merchants in its issue. The promotion runs across pages 16 and 1% with 3 day underpriced values as the first wave in a summer-long campaign of better bargains in Clare.
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Clare
the Sentinel
Clare stores close for Memorial Day holiday
Memorial Day next Tuesday will see most Clare stores and businesses closed. Clare post offices Citizens State Bank and the post office announce closures to help scheduling Monday business. Special delivery mail only at the post office. Police traffic officers ready on two main Michigan highways urging safe driving.
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Clare
Area
Citizens State Bank
Michigan
Farwell Junior Chamber Plans Charter and Installations
Farwell Junior Chamber of Commerce announces newly organized group seeking charter in a public meeting and forthcoming installation. Officers elected last week include President Larry Laverty Vice President Leon Schlafley Secretary William Stittsworth Treasurer Larry Schofield and member at large Jerry Danhoff. The Clare Jaycees sponsor the effort and early project will sell auto emergency flare kits to fund Farwell Texas Town summer recreation programs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farwell Junior Chamber of Commerce
Larry Laverty
Leon Schlafley
William Stittsworth
Larry Schofield
Jerry Danhoff
Clare JayCees
Farwell
Central Michigan Child Guidance Clinic Holds Annual Meeting
The Central Michigan Child Guidance Clinic met May 17 1961 at 402 South College Mt Pleasant with Herbert Marshall presiding. Nomination and election of board members resulted in re-election of several directors and election of new members including David Donovan and Jerome Schiffer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central Michigan Child Guidance Clinic
South College, Mt. Pleasant
Herbert Marshall
Summer Hours For Clare Congregational Church
Clare Congregational Church announces summer worship times change beginning June 18. Services and church school will be held at 9 30 a m each Sunday throughout the summer to allow family activities without shortening the day.
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Clare Congregational Church
Carefree Days in West Michigan Guide 1961
The West Michigan Tourist Association releases the 1961 edition of Carefree Days in West Michigan detailing resort facilities and attractions across 31 counties from the southern border to the Mackinac Bridge. The 160 page illustrated guide, featuring Miss America Nancy Anne Fleming, is available free at tourist information centers and WMTA headquarters in Grand Rapids.
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West Michigan
West Michigan Tourist Association
WMTA
Grand Rapids
Manger Hotel
Nancy Anne Fleming
Montague
Michigan
Mackinac Bridge
Lake Michigan
Clare girl reported missing then found after truancy
A Clare school girl vanished from classes just after noon on Wednesday triggering police alerts for a 16 year old missing rider. After nearly three hours of searches the pair were located and the alert canceled as unfounded with the absence labeled simple truancy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clare
Fromm
Farwell Hosts Adrian Mayor in Jubilant Michigan Week Visit
Adrian Mayor Walter Bohn spent a busy Farwell visit during Michigan Week touring Surrey Lake and local businesses, attending a 55 attendee banquet honoring Herschel G. Reiss Grace McArthur and Bohn himself. The day included school art and industrial displays, prizes from local sponsors, and a trip to the Holley Carburetor plant in Clare. Bohn praised Farwell's community spirit and gracious living before overnighting.
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Farwell
Michigan
Walter Bohn
Adrian
Bohn
Bernard Schofield
Farwell Bank
Surrey Lake
Herschel G. Reiss
Reiss
Grace McArthur
Ford Times
Farwell Insurance Agency
Holley
Clare
Warner’s
Jakes
Distinguished Citizen Dr Robert Kring Honored in Clare Michigan Week
During Michigan Week in Clare the highlight was the Chamber of Commerce banquet where Dr Robert Kring was named Clare Distinguished Citizen of the Year for his service as executive secretary. He received a plaque, a citation, and a bouquet for his leadership and local contributions.
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Chamber of Commerce
Robert Kring
Clare
The
C. of C
Doherty
Kring
Hugh
Tucson
Arizona
Commerce Group
Bernie Wyman
Krink
Julian Gershon
C. V. Miller
Eastawas
Richard Groves
Michigan
Joe Johnston
Art Damoth
Frank Jackson
William B. Dunlop
Alex McKinnon
Nelson A- Miles
Holley
R. B. Kring
Clare Chamber of Commerce
Sprinkling Times Regulated for Lawn Watering
The rule allows watering daily in two windows from 6 to 9 am and from 6 to 9 pm. Residents may use sprinklers only during these periods to conserve water.
Memorial Day Observance in Clare to Include Honors
Memorial Day activities begin at Clare City Hall at 9 30 am with uniformed service members and a school band. A 10 00 address by Ina Hammond follows, wreaths are presented by VFW and American Legion leaders, then a parade to Cherry Grove cemetery led by the VFW Color Guard.
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Clare City
Ina Hammond
American Legion Auxiliary
Ivan Ankrum, Jr
VFW
Clarice Bellows
VFW Auxiliary
Ruth Herron
Gold Star Mothers
Blue Star Mothers
Doris Cotton
F. van Parker
Clare
Congregational Church
City Hall
Clare School
Packing House in Clare Reopens After Fire
The Clare Packing House on Fourth Street celebrates a grand opening after a January fire destroyed the old building and stock. The new modern cement block structure features plate glass, five service aisles, a meat counter, and a full Abner Welt grocery line with fresh produce and dairy. New refrigeration islands, extensive meat preparation equipment, and automatic slicing machines mark the re opening with a week long sale and prizes.
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Clare Packing House
Fourth Street
Clare
Seiter Lumber Co
Abner Welt
Five Candidates For Farwell Board Posts
Farwell Area School District voters will elect two board members for four year terms starting July 1 1961. Incumbent James Start seeks re election while Allen Rawson does not run. Nominees include Raoul Coats Biven Larrance Don R Luce Eugene Schmid and James Start. Absentee ballots available May 22 with registration and precincts announced Surrey Garfield Lincoln and Freeman townships.
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Board of Education
Farwell Area
Allen Rawson
James Start
Start
Rawson
Mr. Start
Raoul Coats
Biven Larrance
Don R. Luce
Eugene Schmid
Farwell
Surrey
Grant
Gilmore
Nottewa
Vernion
Surrey Town Hall
Garfield Township
Garfield Town Hall
Lincoln
Freeman
Lincoln Town Hall
Plan Junior Track Meets at Clare Elementary
Clare Elementary School hosts track meets for intermediate ages under the National Operation Fitness program with sponsorship from the American Association of Health Physical Education and Recreation. June 2 sixth grade June 5 fifth grade June 6 fourth grade. Certificates awarded to winners. Parents invited to help judge and officiate. volunteers should call and report to the school at 1:00 for a 1:30 start.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clare
American Association of Health Physical Education and Recreation
County S. S. Near. 100000 A Month
By end of 1960 Clare county residents on old age survivors and disability benefits numbered 1629, with December payments totaling 99229. Manager E O Wiles notes an 11.2 percent rise from the prior year while nationally about 15 million people received roughly one billion dollars monthly in such benefits.
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Clare County
E. O. Wiles
Traverse City
Social Security
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Bernice Eberhart
Saginaw
Jerry Eberhart
Terry Moline
Ted Schroeder
Farm Bureau
Farwell JC
Clinic
Ralph Walton
State Department of Mental Health
Archie McKinnon
Richard Shalvey
William Flower
Cyrus AtLee
Gladwin County
Pauline Hegle
Merton Dean
Gratiot County
Jackson Beatty
Isabella County
Roger Grandmaison
Mecosta County
Fern Bontekoe
Beth Fisher
Osceola County
David Donovan
Jerome Schiffer
Herbert E. Marshall
Loren G. Burt M. D
Jackson K. Beatty
Megan AtLee
Board of
Cubs
Clare Cubea
Michigan Fairgrounds
Scout Organization
Clare Cubs
Clare K
C’s
Ed Strouse
Cubmaster
Norman Schroeder
Helen Anderson
Mary Dwyer
Den
Jim Clute
Tom Conley
Gary Anderson
Bill Bryant
Mike Sheredy
Mike Wyman
Dale Moser
Den 3
Tom Moline
Jerry Lansing
Jim Murphy
Larry Presley
Billy Wood
Jim Carr
David Dwyer
Larry Hales
Burton Northon
Tom Williams
Jerry Flood
John Dwyer
John Schunk
Bring
Our Livelihood
C and D Railroad
Caro
J. Stuart Bicknell
Clare High School
Lloyd Conley
Cherry Grove Cemetery
Packing House
Farwell Board
S. S
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