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Newspaper

Clare Sentinel

Location

Clare, Michigan, United States of America

Date

Nov 20, 1953

Page

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Public Invited To Carnival At School Tonight

CHS invites all for a school carnival tonight November 20 at 7 00 p m featuring penny voting for queen with results at 8 00 p m The crowning follows the 10 00 p m showing of Inside Stuff The student council runs a concession and proceeds benefit the senior class juniors and student council with shares of 35 92 to seniors and 25 to juniors 10 each to sophomores freshmen and student council The event includes games fish pond keg game and more with candidates Lois White Jane Cotton Linda Archbold Kay Ritter and others cheering the drive to elect a queen and crown ceremony led by Superintendent Mr Thomas Campbell

CHS Pioneer Clare Thomas Campbell Mr. Conley Lois White Jane Cotton Linda Archbold Kay Ritter Ken Ritter Fred Miller Jim Dwyer Otto Rulapaugh

Grange Officers Club Hosts Isabella Clare Meet

A record crowd of about 100 Grangers from eight area Granges attended the Clare Isabella County Officers Club gathering at Delwin Grange on Tuesday. Warrant Master Cecil Epple presided as members heard reports, saw the Banner awarded to Delwin, and enjoyed entertainment by Leila Rockett and performers Bonnie and Sharon Thorn, plus a Bermuda picture talk by Omar Parent. The meeting closed with a pot luck supper and plans for the January 5 gathering at Coldwater Grange.

Clare Isabella Allen Leila Rockett Florence Richards Ila Balog Grange Hall Bonnie Sharon Thorn Omar Parent Bermuda Parent Grange Clare Isabella Officers Club Coldwater Grange

Congregational Thanksgiving Service Announced

Thanksgiving morning services will be held at the First Congregational Church on Thursday November 26 at 10 30 am. The Rev Oscar Olson will deliver the message titled Pilgrim Faith and all residents are invited to attend this community worship honoring the holiday.

First Congregational Church Oscar Olson

Hunting Party Crashes Into Truck Near Clare

Three Adrian motorists were taken to Clare General Hospital after a Sunday morning crash six miles south of Clare on US-27 at 1 45. Lynn Clement 28 rear ended a truck. Betty Clement 29 suffered a fractured pelvis facial injuries and shock. Claudia Ringman 35 passenger bruised. Clement released earlier in the week. the hunting party was en route to Vanderbilt to join Mr Ringman for deer hunting.

Adrian Clare General Hospital Clare Lynn Clement Clement Betty Claudia Ringman Vanderbilt Ringman

Isabella Youth To Exhibit At Detroit Show

About 25 Isabella county youths will participate December 8 to 10 in the 94th Annual Junior Livestock Show at the Detroit State Fairgrounds. The event expands to include swine and steers in addition to lambs, with a $100 swine scholarship and various breed awards and showmanship trophies.

Isapella County State Fairgrounds Detroit Bob Acker Breed Association Detroit Stewards Association Orriene Rosebush Michigan State College Maurice Hill Hill Agert Acker Colliseum Glen Casey, Jr Willamston Statler Hotel Isabella County Steers Bowen Club Joe Burch Jack Brown Larry Anderson Gary Dixon Wayne Anderson Carolyn Carter Andersonville Richard John Zinser Daniel McNerney Wyman Smith Ronnie Draké Mary Pearl McNerney Rosebush Club Philip House Wayne House Isabella Denver Margie Swindlehurst Hogs Barry Fike Terry Gerry Hovey Wolverine Club Robert Richard Harvin Gary Dangler Duane Morse Wise Club Anita Struble Deerfield Center Emily Bowerman

Sewer Main Turns Onto McEwan Street

McEwan street sewer line work progresses with 300 foot daily production on days. Mayor Howard Everts and Commissioner Charles Cooper canvass property owners along McEwan for per foot payments to finance the project as funds are advanced and construction moves toward John R Street. Leonard's Speedway 79 gas station faced a temporary closure as equipment works by the Woodward property. The mayor urges readiness to pay to keep the big sewer job moving until January loan funds arrive.

Clare McEwan Street Howard Everts Charles Cooper Everts Woodward

Robbers Held in Cotter Garage Heist

Robert Bruce Wyers and his wife Elizabeth of Hemlock R-2 confessed to the Cotter garage robbery of November 1 in Jackson. Police recover 182 Ontario currency with total local theft over 900 dollars. They admit break ins and safe cracking in several Michigan locations and await further investigation in Jackson County jail after failing to post bond.

Robert Bruce Wyers Elizabeth R-2 Hemlock Tim Cotter Jackson Don Harrison Cotter Jackson County Michigan

Lost In Woods A Guide To Finding Bearings In The Wild

An old woodsmen’s advice column explains how to avoid and survive getting lost in Michigan forests. It emphasizes staying calm, choosing a straight line if daylight allows, building a fire, preserving body heat, and signaling rescuers with clear landmarks. Companions, patrols, and planes aid searches, while carrying matches candy bars and a compass helps for future trips.

Daniel Boone Michigan

Harvest Hop at Clare High a Huge Success

The Clare High School Harvest Hop sponsored by FESA opened at 8:00 p.m. Friday November 18 with Cole's Orchestra of Andersonville. It ran until 11:30 p.m. An intermission mock wedding featured Mary Ellen Davis and Bill Porter with Bill Comer as bridesmaid and John McConnell as best man. The dance drew a large crowd and was widely praised.

Clare High School FESA Cole Andersonville Hadley Elgar Mary Ellen Davis Bill Porter Bill Comer John McConnell

Pharmacist Hits Pedestrian Injured Near Church

Clair Henderson aged 72 was seriously injured Sunday morning when struck by Phillip Haugh’s car near St. Cecilia's Church on Mdkwan Street. Henderson suffered a fractured left leg and right arm and was taken to Clare General Hospital. Haugh stated he did not see Henderson in time.

Clair Henderson Clare Henderson McEwan Anderson’s Phillip Haugh Toledo Ohio Beck Standard ‘Service Wheaton Avenue Haugh

Area Hunters See Early Bucks in Mild-Season Hunt

Mild weather draws many deer hunters to the woods as the season opens. Jack Hemstreet led with a 7 43 a m buck weighed in, followed by numerous locals and many additional bucks brought in by out of area hunters.

Jack Hemstreet Allan Tulk Eugene Newman Bob Snyder Bernard Robinson Erwin White Lester Gilson Bill Dodson Charles Murphy Carl Gott Russell Mater Robert

Rotary film exposé shows Cleveland Federal Reserve Bank operations

Clare Rotary club noon gathering featured a film by Frank T. LaGoe through Citizens State Bank illustrating the Cleveland Federal Reserve Bank’s modern equipment and handling of large banking volume. Guests included Gordon Purdy and Virgil Bergstrom among others as deer hunters noted the slow deer season attendance.

Cleveland Federal Reserve Bank Clare Rotary Club Frank T. LaGoe Citizens State Bank L. C. Garthe Dan McDonald Cleveland Rotary Gordon Purdy Gladwin Virgil Bergstrom Indiana Ray Owens Dave Seiter Bill Marks Robert Greer Glive Haight Roy Warner Marvin S. Dale Earl Morgan

Woodbridge Man Receives Two Summonses Same Morning

Clare resident W Woodman twenty seven? thirty eight? was injured at 3 30 am Friday when his car hit a steel railing and toppled a bridge on Airport Road. He suffered a broken nose fractured ribs and head bruises but walked to a nearby home before being taken home. State Police issued a speeding ticket and City Police had issued another speeding ticket about an hour earlier.

Woodbridge Woodman Clare Airport Road Us-10 Woodman Glenn Whiteside Horie

Clare CHS vocational educators praised by state official

Luke Kelly from the Department of Public Instruction spent Thursday at Clare High School inspecting the vocational education programs. He commended the teachers and the shop and agriculture classes during the visit.

Clare High Luke Kelly Department of Public Instruction Kelly

County Man Is First Fatality In Deer Season

Ben Dunham of Frost town was fatally shot while hunting near his home Sunday afternoon. The high powered rifle shot entered his back and lodged near the spine, the projectile not found. Coroner Carl Stephenson ruled the death accidental as Dunham died at the scene. Funeral arrangements and services followed in Harrison with involvement from local Masons and O.E.S. members.

Ben Dunham Frost Townup Edward Dunham Frost David Dunham Tecumseh Carl Stephenson Dunham Fanning Harrison Benjamin ‘Dunham Woolville Ohio Edward Rolla Genoa Carrie Bailey Houghton Lake Grace Dunham Traverse City O.E Harrison Congregational Church John Blackstock John J. Garton

Orville Klumpp Re-elected Gleaners President at Mt Pleasant Rally

Orville Klumpp of near Mt Pleasant was re elected president of the Isabella County Gleaners Association at the Family Rally in Mt Pleasant Friday night. Guests came from Midland St Louis and Mt Pleasant area for an evening of music entertainment and a pot luck supper.

Orville Klumpp Mt. Pleasant Isabella County Gleaners Association Xesicof Elmer Childs Harry Crammpton Manstfield Ohio William Kleinhans Gleaner Association Gleacher Floyd Goodyear St. Louis Jerry Malish Millie Tillie New York Seth Carrier Wilda Carrier Sharon Bonnie Thorn Cecil Ouderkirk Leonard Cluley Homer Moses Mr. Kieinhans

Clare Police Chief Clarifies Driver License Rules

Clare Police Chief Don Harrison addresses a misunderstanding over who can file applications for driver licenses. He explains a recent regulation requires applicants living outside incorporated areas to apply to their county sheriff, meaning he cannot accept licenses from applicants outside Clare city limits.

Clare Don Harrison Harrison

Clare Army Reserve Unit Announces Meeting

The Clare Army Reserve unit announces a Monday evening gathering at Clare school on November 23. The program includes a one hour organizational session followed by an 80 minute film from The Blue Badge series detailing the unit history from founding through World War II. Veterans and reservists are urged to attend.

Clare Army Reserve Clare School

Clare JVs Triumph Over Gladwin in Final Game

Clare J.V.s romped past Gladwin J.V.s 32 to 6 in the season finale. Jay Lehr returned the kickoff 65 yards and scored a touchdown. Chris Smith and Ruby added scores as Clare’s defense pressured Gladwin into turnovers and shorts gains.

Clare J.V Gladwin J.v.’S Jay Lehr Clare Pulcifer Chris Smith Ruby Pat Pudway J.V T.D Jay Lehi

Carolyn Carter Delivers Voice of Democracy Speech at School

Carolyn Carter spoke on Democracy during the Voice of Democracy program at a junior and senior high assembly on Monday November 16. She will represent Clare at the district contest in Mt Pleasant on Saturday November 21. Mrs Iyalt Bartow opened with civil defense talks and film screenings outlining the subject. The News Magazine of the Screen highlighted key events from the Summer.

Voice of Democracy Carolyn Carter Clare Mt. Pleasant

Thanksgiving Week Copy Deadlines At The Sentinel

The Sentinel requests all news and advertising copy be submitted one day early next week due to the Thanksgiving holiday. Readers are asked for cooperation to ensure timely publication and proper processing.

Sentinel

United Fund Kickoff Breakfast Sets Drive Pace in Clare

Clare workers gather at the Doherty Hotel for the annual United Fund drive kickoff hosted by county chairman Frank La Gee. About 24 to 25 volunteers including captains Mrs Ruby Garfield and Mrs Bernice Johnson attend as Marvin Dale outlines supplies and instructions for the residential canvass to finish by December with a county goal of 5340.

United Fund Clare Frank LaGee U. F Ruby Garfield Sarah Beck Bernice Johnson

Fires Strain Clare Fire Crew With Four Alarms

Clare firemen battled four alarms in two weeks including a blaze at Clark Walters home seven miles north and three east of Clare on Saturday at 4 15 pm. The house suffered major upper room damage and the cause remains undetermined.

Clare Clark Walters Herbert Benson Crooked Lake Bensons Detroit Russell S. Nordman Birmingham Us-10 Dan McDonald

Local Boys Win At Michigan Future Farmers Sale

Pat Pudvay and Charlie Zeiter earned premium awards at the Michigan Future Farmers National Steer and Lamb Sale in St Johns on September 5. Pudvay won 8.20 dollars for his fat lamb and Zeller 9.84 dollars for his fat steer.

Future Farmers Livestock Sale Pat Pudvay Charlie Zeiter Department of Agriculture Michigan Future Farmers Nela St. Johns Charlie Zeller

Carolyn Carter Wins Honors As National 4-H Delegate

Carolyn Carter of Clare earned a trip to the National 4-H Club Congress in Chicago November 29 to December 3 for outstanding horse showmanship and training. She is one of 28 Michigan delegates among more than 60,000 4-H members nationwide, with 1200 attendees at the 32nd annual congress. Delegates come from over 2 million 4-H members across the United States, Alaska, Hawaii, and Puerto Rico.

Carolyn Carter Clare Chicago Michigan Dynamometer Association Carolyn Michigan United States Alaska Hawaii Puerto Rico Cooperative Extension Service Club Congress Ings National Committee On Boys and Girls Work Bernice LaFreniere Chippewa County Harold Sparks Cass County Mary J. H. Woodward Maurice Hill

Tractor School Opens To Girls In 4 H Program

The December 7 enrollment marks the first year girls may join 4 H Tractor maintenance courses in Clara and Gladwin counties. Leo and Gerald Fitzpatrick lead advanced and beginner classes as safety and operation skills are emphasized. Contest winners advance to a state meet at Hast Lansing in late August.

Yours Area Swemen Clara Gladwit I Leo Gerald Fitzpatrick Leo Gerald Hast Lansing Court House Gladwin

Reunion to Mark Church of God Anniversary

The Glare Church of God hosts a homecoming on Sunday November 22 to celebrate the second annual reunion. Members recall moving into their West Sixth Street church 26 years ago with a Thanksgiving dedication. The day includes a pot luck lunch at City Hall after morning services, a program with oldtimers sharing or singing, possible historic photos, and an 8 pm Family Life film at the church. All are invited.

Glare Church of God Church of God Congré« Gation West Sixth Street City Hall

Also Mentioned on This Page

Grange Officers Isabella McEwan St C. Henderson Hunters Bay Reserve Bank W. Woodman Ben‘ Dunham Orville Klumpp Gleaner Army Reserve Meeting United Fund Campaign Pioneer Jv’s Trim Gladwin LaGoe Clare County Harrison City Leonard Klaasse U.F Ferguson Joe Grigware Tractor School Farwell Ruth Church Comidge Adam Notivag
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