Snowfall totals determine Michigan county aid funds
Michigan data shows 32 of 83 counties met the snow depth threshold for state aid. Clare county averaged 34 inches and Isabella 20, while Gogebic recorded 246 inches and Keweenaw 191 inches, with Chippewa receiving the largest payment of 51584 dollars for 129 inches average.
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Clare Country
Isabella County
Michigan
State Highway Department
U. S. Weather Bureau
Gogebic County
Isabella
Keweenaw
Chippewa County
Presque Isle
Clare County
Clare
Gladwin
Midland
Bay
Captured Pair Admit Witbeck Safe Robbery
A safecracker and his accomplice, Jerry Bowles and Richard Minnis of Lansing, admitted to Clare police they robbed Witbeck’s IGA Foodliner on October 11 and are linked to nine burglaries and safe openings. Bowles, with a long criminal record, faces a possible ten years or more if convicted.
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Freeland
Witbeck
IGA
Jerry Lee Bowles
Lansing
Richard Edward Minnis
Clare
Milan Shepard
Edward Johenghen
Brighton
Shepard
Johenghen
Bowles
Minnis
Coline
Venison Mince Meat Recipe Promoted By Extension Service
Mrs. Bella Bowers notes hunters and families seek appetizing venison uses. Michigan State University Extension Service offers Venison booklet for 10 cents with a mincemeat recipe using ground venison, apples, raisins and spices. preserve by canning.
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Bella Bowers
Clare County
Michigan State University
Art Class Displays At Clare City Library
In Clare, the Art II Class from Clare School presents pen and ink wash drawings at Clare City Library under instructor Robert McDaniel. Eva Kutikoski contributes two works. The display invites public viewing alongside a PTA meeting reminder discussing Citizens Study Committee findings and a December millage rate vote.
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Clare City Library
Clare School
Robert McDaniel
Eva Kutikoski
Claré P.T.A
Co-op Market Sought For Xmas Trees In Clare County
Christmas trees are being harvested in Clare county with many plantation owners cutting their stock. Few have definite marketing plans while both resident and absentee landowners show interest in a cooperative marketing program. Trees pile along highways and at stations awaiting buyers.
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Clare County
Pa Continier
Extension Study Women Guides To Christmas
A brief note outlines a recent session focusing on women in extension study and presents guides to Christmas preparations. The readable fragments indicate a community or educational setting emphasizing practical holiday planning.
Favorable View of a Clare Gladwin Community College
A 35 member council heard a MSU report favoring a two year junior college for Clare and Gladwin counties. The plan envisions transfer credits, job training, adult education, and lower tuition with a one mill tax plus state and federal aid. A nominating committee led by Judge Robert Campbell will organize further study on financing location and legal structure.
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Clare
Gladwin
East Lansing
Clare - Gladwin
Beaverton
Farwell
J Harrison
Robert Campbell
Clare County
Tom Brockway
Harrison
Gladwin Geroy
Mildred Lang
Mrs W Fletcher Heads Clare County 4 H Leaders
Mrs Wilbur Fletcher of Farwell elected chairman of the Clare county 4 H Leaders and Parents Association at the annual meeting. She has four years active involvement in 4 H and leads the Farwell Bronc Busters. Officers include Wilber Weldon secretary Duane Baumer treasurer and Roger Russell director. The group supports the 4 H club program via Michigan State University extension work and runs fundraisers such as the county fair 4 H food stand.
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Wilbur Fletcher
Farwell
Clare County
4H Leaders Parents Association
Duane Baumer
Harrison
Fletcher
Farwell Bronc Busters
Leaders and Parents Association
Wilber Weldon
Clare
Donald Kleiner
Roger Russell
Lake
Cooperative Extension Service
Michigan State University
Thanksgiving Worship Service Planned for Thanksgiving Morning
Members and friends of the Congregational Church United Church of Christ will observe a brief Thanksgiving service on Thanksgiving morning from 10 30 to 11 00 A M It will be a simple observance and all who wish to share are invited.
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the Congregational Church, United Church of Christ
New State Law Requires Clear Net Contents Labels
A new State weights and measures law took effect on August 28, requiring all non food products to display net contents by weight measure or numerical count. The data must be readable and visible on containers. Page A-8 continues coverage.
Census Shows Fewer Farm Owners in Clare County
The 1964 Clare county census of agriculture will update farm statistics last collected in 1959. Enumerators Betty Miller Alice Streeter Beatrice Kleinhardt under supervisor Virginia Fish begin a four day training to survey farm to farm activity. Clare farms 1959 total 573 with value of 2 839 083 dollars split between cash crops 426 446 and livestock 2 412 637.
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Clare County
Betty Miller
Alice Streeter
Beatrice. Kleinhardt
Virginia Fish
Clare Pioneers End Winless Season In Big Rapids Loss
Clare High’s Pioneers finish 0-9 with a 28-6 defeat at Big Rapids. Coaches and fans anticipate growth in 1965 as J.V. squads show strength and several returning players, including Terry Cooper and Al Patterson, are slated to bolster the lineup next year.
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Clare High
Pioneers
Big Rapids
Clare
J.V
Gary Rayburn
J. V
Little Pioneers
Gooch
George Perry
J.v.s
Larry Crawford
Joneseph
CHS
Terry Cooper
al Patterson
Young hunter Mark Field bags 106 pound buck opening day
The piece highlights Mark Field of Glare as a first time hunter who brought in a 106 pound buck on opening morning. It notes wide local deer activity and mentions defensive standouts Earl Denton at tackle and Denton at 6 feet 210 pounds.
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Mark Field
Florence Field
Mark
Earl Denton
Denton
Christmas Tree Growers Harvest Planned In Statewide Season
Christmas tree growers numbering 12 009 across the area and state expect to harvest about three million trees this season. The estimate highlights extensive cultivation and seasonal demand for fresh evergreens.
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Hais
Conferences For Upper Grade Students
A parent teacher conference for Clare junior and senior high school is scheduled for the evenings of December 9 and 10. Registration materials have been sent home via the oldest child. The program, long successful in elementary schools, aims to expand to junior and senior high to strengthen home school ties during later years. All parents are urged to attend.
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Clare
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Don Kleiner
Donna Carry
Joanne Weldon
George MacQueen
MSU
Citizens Study Committee
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Est
Clare County Extension Service
George MacQuéen
Community College
Farwell High School
Max Smith
Office of Community College Co
Leaders In Education and
Commuity Service
W. Fletcher
Lee Studio
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