Farwell Robbery Leaves Police With Few Clues
Farwell police and Sheriff James Darling along with State Police investigate a Friday night burglary at Shear Hardware and nearby Carrow's Supermarket. Thieves smashed a rear window at Shear Hardware and stole firearms, ammunition, cash, TVs, radios, hunting knives, and tools. Inventory will determine missing items. no suspects named and similarities to a recent Howard City robbery noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farwell
Don Lloyd
Clare County
James Darling
Mt. Pleasant
Shear Hardware
Carrow’s
Darling
Howard City
Window Art Winners Celebrate Window Painting Contest
First through sixth graders competed in a Halloween window art contest with prizes for top three in each grade. Winners include John Miller and J Sauter for first and second grades, Joy Marie Wood third. Mike Wood Pam ela G and Penny Humphrey for grades three and four. Patty White Russell Schmus and Sally Meek for grades five and six.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Miller
J. Sauter
Joy Marie Wood
Clare Sentinel
Mike Wood
Pamela G
Penny Humphrey
Mike
Grant
Patty White
Russell Schmus
Sally Meek
Patty
Crittenden’s
Four County Good Citizens Named by DAR Chapter
The Michilimacinac Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution names four county Good Citizens for 1966 from Clare Farwell Harrison and Marion Schools. Named are Kristine Pinaire Clare, Joan Pitchford Farwell, Nancy Ann Cooley Harrison, and Kathy Hyde Marion. They were selected by students and faculty for personality, dependability, service and patriotism. They will be honored at a December tea and may compete for the State Good Citizen award.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michilimacinac
Daughters of the American Revolution
Good Citizens
Clare
Farwell
Harrison
Marion
Kristine Pinaire
Robert Pinaire
Clare H.S
Joan Pitchford
Donald Pitchford
Future Homemakers of America
Gilmore Church of Christ
University of Michigan
Nancy Ann Cooley
Erwin L. Cooley
Nancy
Kathy Hyde
Merle Hyde
F.H.A
American Institute of Cooperation
MSU
Methodist Church
Farwell Falls 48-0 As CHL Offense Dominates Eagles
The Pioneers shut out the Farwell Eagles 48-0 to stay unbeaten in conference play. Deb Nolan's squad improved to 3-1 in CHL action, piling up 278 points while allowing 31. They travel to Sanford Meridian next Friday to face the Mustangs, who are 2-2.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pioneers
U.S
Farwell Eagles
Deb Nolan
Sanford- Meridian
Mustangs
al Patterson
Tim Haring
Price of Beef May Rise If Calf Markets Stay Hot
Michigan State University livestock experts say higher calf prices in October points to tougher beef prices next year. Prices paid for steer and heifer calves and yearlings averaged 5.14 per hundredweight higher than a year earlier, with overall 1966 prices at 29.26 versus 24.12 in 1965. Only 9,800 of an expected 14,000 calves were sold amid spirited bidding due to tighter supply.
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Michigan State University Livestock Specialists
Michigan
W.L. Finley
Michigan State University Extension
Town and Country Restaurant Changes Hands in Iaccos Bay
Clare's Town and Country is now under new management with new owners Mr and Mrs Iacco who purchased from Mr and Mrs O D Bayes and took over October 31. They plan no policy changes and will keep catering for parties while continuing to serve the established menu. Mr Bayes says he will rest then return in the spring to resume activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dunlop Bar and Cafe
Clarified Bakery
The
Sentinel of
UNICEF Fund Drive Yields 243 Dollars From Local Churches
Forty children from the Methodist and Congregational churches collected donations for UNICEF during an annual program Monday evening. Totals reached 243 dollars and 43 cents as the groups expressed gratitude for the generous support. After collections the participants gathered at the Methodist Church for refreshments.
Voters Reminded Of General Election Date
Voters in the state will cast ballots on Tuesday for offices from township boards to governor and for state and federal representatives. A proposal to lower voting age to 18 and a Clare county one mill tax for ambulance service are on the ballot. Judge Robert Campbell seeks re election to the Circuit Court bench. Electors must fill two vacancies on the State Supreme Court. Polls run 7 a.m. to 8 p.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lansing
Washington
Michigan
Clare County
Robert Campbell
Circuit Court
State Supreme Court
Plan Help For Mentally Retarded Conference In Harrison
Superintendent James C. McNamara of Clare County Intermediate School District announces a Michigan Plan conference in Harrison Monday to develop educational services for the mentally retarded. Attending will be intermediate superintendents from Clare Isabella and Gladwin counties plus 11 nearby counties and state representatives. An afternoon session focuses on starting a program in Clare and Gladwin counties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James C. McNamara
Clare County Intermediate
Harrison
Michigan
Clare
Isabella
Gladwin
Clare High School chairwoman leads business education meeting
Chairman Mildred Humes, a business education teacher at Clare High School, presided over a business education meeting at the Teachers Institute in Midland. Speaker John Bricker, a distributive and office education consultant, addressed attendees as Clare teachers joined about three thousand area participants at the two day institute.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mildred Humes
Clare High School
Teachers Institute
Midland
John Bricker
Clare
MSU Announces Summer Grads From Harrison Clare County
Michigan State University lists three graduates from Harrison in Clare County. Leslie Nixon earns a BS in physical education, Thomas O Connor MA in secondary education, and Samuel Sellers graduates with a BS in mathematics.
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Michigan State University
Clare County
Harrison
Leslie Nixon
Thomas O’connor
Samuel Sellers
Total tops half million earnings exceed last year by 93664
The total on record surpasses half a million dollars with a reported increase of 93664 compared to the previous year. The figure reflects the latest financial results and highlights growth over last year.
Clare County Budget Sets 1967 Total at $501126
County supervisors approve a 1967 budget totaling $501,126 for all county functions including salaries services and equipment up from 1966. Major increases occur for the clerk and register of deeds office the sheriff and state institution costs while the millage rate drops from 6.1 to 5.7 mills. The budget relies on delinquent tax receipts fees and a higher general fund balance of $81,196 though some building fund items are reclassified as debt retirement.
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Case
Circuit Court
Clare
Register of Deeds
Judge of Probate
Contagious Fund
Sheriff's Department
Probation Office
Justice Court
C.R
Jake) Case
Budget Committee
the Sentinel
Dancing To Follow Clare Chamber Dinner Meeting
Clare Chamber of Commerce holds its annual meeting this Saturday with dinner at Doherty at seven followed by election of four three year directors. Music by Art Galen Foresome and Sally Redy. dancing begins at nine. Tickets on sale at Doherty Clare Hardware Everts Jewelry or from Ken Barnes secretary-manager.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clare Chamber of Commerce
Doherty
Sally Redy
Art Galen
Art Galen Foresome
Redy
Clare Hardware
Everts’ Jewelry
Ken Barnes
C-C
Fire damages Head residence near Clare
CFD houses Rural Fire responded to a 12 40 pm call Wednesday afternoon to fight a blaze at the Joan Head home two miles west of Clare on U S 10. Mrs Head worked at Worldtron ic. the children were watched nearby. The fire began in the children's room and a flaming mattress was extinguished. This marked a second fire at the Head home in the past year. Expert Harold Davidson of Michigan State University urges a thorough fall soaking for trees and shrubs to endure winter, noting drought has harmed white birch willow and poplar trees in Michigan.
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Clare City
Joan Head
Clare
U.S. 10
Michigan State University Landscape Nursery Authority
Harold Davidson
Michigan
Kiwanis Club
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Farwell Falls
Iaccos Bay Town
Unicef
MSU Grads
County Welfare Board
Road Commission
Long Lake
Loren Krug
S. Tobacco Drive
County Road Commission
Fred L. Jones
Max E. Stanley
Jones
Winter
Jim White
White
Sentinel
CFD
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