Clare Study Club Hosts Book Review and Irish Song Recital
The Clare Study Club met Tuesday evening at the Methodist Church parlors. Robert Biedler presented three Irish songs with piano by Carol Jean Classens. Mrs. Hugh Kennedy reviewed Steve Allen’s Fourteen For Tonight and provided analyses of the stories. New members were welcomed and district federation notes were shared by club officers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clare Study Club
Robert Biedler
Dana
Christopher Robin
Danny Boy
Carol Jean Classens
Central Michigan College
Hugh Kennedy
Tonight
Steve Allen
Clare County 4 H Fall Achievement Set Saturday
The annual Clare County 4 H Fall Achievement will be held November 9 at 8 p m in the V F W Hall at Harrison. All 4 H members and helpers are invited to attend as certificates are issued and awards presented including the new Charter Key Award. Larry Foote of Isabella county will share experiences from his 1957 Italy trip with colored slides. Refreshments follow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clare County
V.F.W. Hall
Harrison
Larry Foote
Isabella County
Lf.y.e
Italy
Larry
Clare leads with three on Coaches Choice all league team
Three Clare High School players earned first team honors on the Mid-Michigan B Conference Coaches Choice all league team. Pat Crayford Tom Garver and Dick Roe were named for Clare with Durand Haaca Shepherd and Chesaning also represented by multiple selections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mid-Michigan
Clare High
Pat Crayford
CHS
Tom Garver
Clare
Dick Roe
Durand
Hhaca
Shepherd
Chesaning
Rehabilitation Aids 34 People In Clare County
Vocational Rehabilitation spent 5649 in Clare County to aid 34 disabled residents last year. Mrs. Hughes reports 12 were placed in paying jobs while funding limits and unclaimed federal funds hinder expanded services and potential wage gains.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clare County
Marjory
Hughes
Department of Public Instruction
Michigan
Present Studies of Foreign Lands Opening Night
World Vision Institute hosts initial gathering at Clare Methodist Church next Sunday November 10 at 7:00 PM. Led by Rev. Leslie J. Nevins with a four week series on Lands of Witness and Derision including a Korea film Report Korea.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
World Vision Institute
Clare Methodist Church
Leslie J. Nevins
Korea
Richard Raines
Methodist Church
Sarawak
Borneo
Bolivia
S. America
Congo
Africa
Shumways to Mark 50th Anniversary in Clare
Mr and Mrs Forest Shumway celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary on November 11 in Clare where they have lived since 1912. Shumway ran a Clare barber shop for many years. The Clare draft board closes on Armistice Day November 11, per Clerk Bernie Wilson. An unclaimed bicycle remains at the Clare Police Station for weeks and the owner is urged to claim it.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Forest Shumway
Shumways
Clare
Mr. Shumway
Bernie Wilson
Homeowners Cautioned On Aluminum Siding Promoters
Clare County Prosecutor James S. Bicknell III warns homeowners about transient aluminum siding promoters posing as legitimate agents. They push advertising deals, promise takeoffs for referrals, may assume debts, demand deposits, and vanish. Verify ID, business address, and phone numbers before signing any contract.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clare Area
Clare County
James S. Bicknell III
Court Fines Two Drivers For Recklessness
Two reckless drivers were arrested by Clare City Police last weekend and appeared in Clare Municipal Court this week. Owen Coffeli 23 of Mt Pleasant was arrested Sunday on McEwan Street. he was fined 29.30 by Justice Dunop. Coffell's companion Stanley Phelps 24 of Mt Pleasant was charged with disorderly conduct and fined 6 plus costs. Don W. Sharp of Clare was arrested near moon Monday at Wheaton and Cedar Streets and charged with reckless driving. he appeared in court the same day with costs.
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Clare
Clare Municipal Court
Owen Coffeli
Mt. Pleasant
McEwan Street
William B. Dunop
Coffell
Stanley Phelps
Moon
Don W. Sharp
R-4
Wheaton
Cedar Streets
Funeral for Robert J. Kirkpatrick in Flint
Funeral services held in Flint for 42 year old Robert J. Kirkpatrick who died at home last week. Born in Clare he lived in Flint 41 years and served in World War II. He worked at the Ternstedt plant for two and a half years. Survived by his mother six sisters and a brother. Burial at Flint Memorial Park.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Flint
Robert J. Kirkpatrick
Mr. Kirkpatrick
Clare
Floyd Kirkpatrick
Ternstedt
Flint Memorial Park
Pioneers Clinch League Title Despite Loss To Shepherd
Clare High’s Pioneers fall to Shepherd Blue Jays 20 points in foggy Friday night action but still secure sole league championship as Ithaca’s loss ends their title contention. Key injuries and two early Shepherd scores set the tone while Clare battles back with two fourth quarter TDs and late drive stalled at Shepherd seven.
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Clare High
Pioneers
Shepherd Bluejays
Clare
Jays
Austrian Student Enrolled Here In New Exchange
Hellfried Strasser from Hinterbruel Austria arrives as Clare high school's newest foreign exchange student. In three weeks he observes American life noting friendlier people and cars for teens. He describes Austrian schooling and aims to study engineering while pursuing tennis swimming piano and chess.
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Hellfried
Freddie) Strasser
Hinterbruel
Austria
Clare High School
Freddie
Vienna
Clare
Leon Dull
Ann Arbor
England
Ireland
Bolivia
Cuba
Honduras
Germany
Italy
Bremerhaven
Quebec
Montreal
U.S
Veterans World War I Tag Day set for Nov 8 and 9
Veterans of World War I will hold a pre Armistice Tag Day on Friday and Saturday November 8 and 9 in Clare Farwell Mt Pleasant Beaverton Gladwin Shepherd and Alma per Frank Keplinger of the local Barracks.
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Clare
Farwell
Mt. Pleasant
Beaverton
Gladwin
Shepherd
Alma
Frank Keplinger
Clare County Ministerial Association to Meet at Eagle Church
Members and guests will gather at the Eagle Church of God on Tuesday November 12 at 10 am. Richard Schroeder Clare County Agricultural Agent and Mrs Schroeder will speak on Missionary Work in Pakistan. Films will be shown and refreshments are potluck with coffee provided.
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Clare County Ministerial Association
Eagle Church of God
Richard Schroeder
Clare County
Earl House Heads Isabella 4-H Council
Earl House elected president of the Isabella County 4-H Club Council for the coming year. Officers include Mrs Ewart Bowerman as vice president, Marion John as secretary, and Mrs Albert Getchell as treasurer. A new reporter post went to Mrs Duane Kyser to gather and forward county news to the National 4-H Club News.
Ford Highlights 1958 Lineup With Skyliner and Cruise-O-Matic
Ford unveils 21 new models in five series for 1958 led by the Fairlane 500 with six models including the retractable Skyliner. Highlights include Cruise-O-Matic automatic transmission, Ford-Aire suspension, and multiple engine choices as Ford competes with a redesigned Chevrolet and Oldsmobile lineups. Pontiac introduces a four-series set headlined by a dream car lineup and the Tempest 395 V-8.
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Ford
Owosso Man Takes Over Perry Jewelry Store
John Ronald Brubaker of Owosso has purchased the Perry Michigan jewelry store and assumed possession October 3. A 1955 Michigan Veteran's School watchmaker graduate, he served 14 months in the Korean War with the U S Army and was wounded. He is married to Verna Jean Nash of Clare.
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John Ronald Brubaker
Owosso
John Brubaker
Clare
Perry
Michigan
Michigan Veteran's School
Pine Lake
U.S. Army
Verna Jean Nash
Frank Nash
Area MEA Meeting Held At Midland High School
The Clare Isabella MEA District met at Midland High School on Saturday November 2 for a Department of Classroom Teachers session. Attendees from the area included Verona White Kathryn Broh Vi olet Kahnan Mabel Brasington Bernice Morrison Hileen Jacobs Marie Evans Rosebush Margaret Foley Mr Pleasant Ira Eisenberger Shepherd and Dr Everett Lucy, with Dr E R Britton Midland Schools superintendent giving the luncheon talk on Quality Teaching What Is It.
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Clare Isabella M.E.A
Midland High School
Department of
Verona White
Kathryn Broh
Violet Kahnan
Clare
Mabel Brasington
Farwell
Bernice Morrison
Hileen Jacobs
Marie Evans
Rosebush
Margaret Foley
Mr. Pleasant
Ira Eisenberger
Shepherd
Everett Lucy
American Association of School Boards
E.R. Britton
Midland Schools
Honor Student List From CHS Announced
Clare High School releases honor rolls by class with freshmen showing the most all A’s. A students include Joseph Bowler, Laverance Carncross, Willy Cook, Janet Garver, Janet Hart, Joyce Horn, Shirley Leposky, Judy Presley, Elaine Wilson.
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Clare High
Joseph Bowler
Laverance Carncross
Willy Cook
Janet Garver
Janet Hart
Joyce Horn
Shirley Leposky
Judy Presley
Elaine Wilson
Gail’ Samborn
Margaret Waddington
Marié Ames
Robert Ames
Diane Archbold
David Bailey
Donna Bell
Carol Baumegarth
Evelyn Bradley
Gary Cole
Clinton Cooper
John Cotton
Karla Cooper
Katheleen Court
Karen Crittenden
Michele Drautte
Eugene Duncan
Katheleen Doherty
Judy Fetters
Marieta Gardon
Joe Gravés
Barbara Guitte
Willis Hawkins
Jean Hart
Catherine Haring
Ardith Hardman
Veronica Haynak
Mary Hogue
Arvilla Kilpatrick
Teal Leonard
Marcia Lynk
Donna Mckee
William McNeil
Carol Merritt
Tom ‘Neff
Virginia Norton
Jeff Raymond
John Ruark
Sue Schieberl
Nancy Schutt
Carol Sherman
Marlene Schull
Dorothy Smith
Geraldine’ Sunday
Willis Strouse
Cora Tennison
Joe ‘Theisen
Mike Tite
Ann Warner
Doug Young
Averages
Sharon Beemer
Donelle Birdsall
Linda Blystone
Karen Bowers
Sharon Brazie
Gayla Carrow
Ann Elden
Judy Fancon
Darlene Gruno
Stuart Hampton
Janet Hanchett
Sharon Jackson
Pamela Koch
Tom Maloney
Judy Marotzke
Leonard Mc James
Joyce Nevins
District I VEW Rally At Shepherd
An official rally of the Veterans of Foreign Wars Posts and Auxiliaries of District 11 was held at Shepherd on Sunday November 3. A Service Officer's School was conducted in the morning, floor work by the auxiliary, business conducted, and Department Representatives introduced. About 150 members enjoyed lunch at noon, then afternoon sessions covered membership rehabilitation legislation and hospital programs. Harrison attendees included Brice Eaton and Marjorie Jesse.
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Veteran’s of Foreign Wars
District 11
Shepherd
Shepherd Post
Shepherd Auxiliary
Harrison
Department
Brice Eaton
Marjorie Jesse
Clare Business and Professional Women’s Club meeting notice
The November meeting of the Clare Business and Professional Women's Club is set for Monday evening in the Fifth Avenue room of the Hotel Doherty. Miss Olive Evans will discuss her Europe trip this summer and show pictures. All members are urged to attend.
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Clare Business
Avenua
Doherty
Olive Evans
Europe
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C. B. Neff
Lucille Murphy
Melvin Bonham
Virgil Bergstrom
George Beck
Federated Womens Club
Alpena
Stirling
National Federated
Mary Prout
M. D. Feighner
Irwin Schlegel
Warren White
G. C. Born Poured
L. J. Nevins
Ithaca
Dave Dunham
John Wisenberger
Jim Salisbury
Don Bookey
Deb Nolan
Bill Merillat
Bill Zinser
Michigan Council of Churches
Rachel Andresen
Earl House
Isabella 4-H
Chevrolet
Tim Cotter
Olds
Oldsmobile
W. H. Sutherlen
Sutherlen
Greer Auto Sales
Harold N. Metzel
Pontiac
Pontiac Sales
West Us-10
Stockyard Road
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General Motors
Dream Cars
MEA
Midland
Ronald Dull
Joyce Dunkie
Robert Walter
Julie Wood
George Davis
James Seiter
Gloria Sickle
Bonnie Lloyd
Linda McQuiston
Donald Moore
Shirley Moore
Ray Neff
Neil Nevill
Beth Schultz
John Seiter
Connie Sherman
Bill Wilson II
Vivian Armentrout
Carol Bauder
Kay Blystone
Louis Bolle
Marilyn Brown
Nancy Burton
Rosilee Gordon
Jim Gilson
Betty Gordon
Janell Grinell
Virginia Haddox
Arlene Hogue
Ann Jackson
Beatrice Kennedy
Ruth Miller
Sandy Russell
Karen Smith
Katheleen Tha‘yer
Judy White
Lois White
Jean Wood
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