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Newspaper
Clare Sentinel
Location
Clare, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Nov 24, 1960
Page
1
Michigan Bell announces a future change to seven digit numbers within five years. Current two-letter five digit style will convert to plain seven digits without changing actual numbers. Letters in names like KLondike would map to the same dial digits as the numbers.
Parents and teachers met for a November PTA session to discuss traffic near the elementary school buses on Wheaton. They urged support for gating W. Wheaton to resident traffic during peak bus-loading times and planned a member drive and awards idea.
A subdistrict group holds meetings from November 28 to December 1 in Clare on November 30 at 7 30 p m for training local committee chairmen of the evangelistic campaign. Six ministers join district superintendent Rev Leon Manning with Rev Salisbury and others from Alma Ithaca Shelby Fremont St Louis and Breckenridge in an exchange between Michigan Conference January 20 27 1961 and the Detroit Conference February 3 10 1961.
Clare Rotary Club will host a program on the new philosophy of workers compensation in Michigan at the November 23 meeting. Henry R. Brakora of the Michigan Insurance Information Service will discuss With Justice for All. He is Branch Claims Manager for Michigan Mutual Liability in Saginaw and has ten years in casualty insurance.
Dr. Lincoln Pettitt of Michigan State University argues that cramming fails. He cites his book How to Study and Take Exams and urges a clear head, fatigue avoidance, and practical tips like eating breakfast and avoiding self-beratement before tests.
The L A Davidson Company moves into Clare near the railroad switch yards to stockpile materials and plan US 10 and US 27 projects. Vern Lott says concrete pouring for the US 10 overpass at Loomis Road starts Wednesday with next steps for the US 27 interchange over the coming weeks. The firm also holds US 10 bridge and culvert contracts between Loomis Road and Clare and two nearby twin bridges. Crews, equipment, and office rows head toward an extended Clare operation into summer or fall, with hiring to follow. a sign reads No Help Wanted.
Clare High basketball backs new coach James Raymond as he installs a shuffling offense and shifts to man to man defense. Key players include Dan Green Ray Murphy Jeff Raymond and Dave Teran with others competing for a starting role. The team opened the season last Tuesday and faces Durand December 9 hoping for a .500 season or better.
Michigan State University professor Dr LeRoy C Ferguson and colleagues from three universities surveyed New Jersey Ohio Tennessee and California legislatures. They found most lawmakers are lawyers who follow informal rules, support education, and are influenced by home district views.
Norman Lackie 82 of Clare died after being struck on McEwan Street by a car driven by John Duffy of Jackson. He died at Clare General Hospital the morning after the incident on his birthday. Funeral services were held at Thurston Funeral Home with burial in Cherry Grove cemetery.
Herbert A. Storrs 24 of near Rosebush confessed that his Sunday night stabbing story in Clare was a fabrication. He claimed self infliction in a staged attack after a false tale involving his wife and three men. The real injury was minor and he sought treatment at Clare General Hospital. A man then held in Isabella county jail was released after the hoax surfaced.
Central Michigan University students raise funds for a Korean orphanage 40 miles north of Seoul started in 1952. Neil Kirwan and CMU groups back a project aiming to collect money and items and sustain monthly needs of about $200. The effort seeks a long term program with $1 per semester from 5000 students and involves ROTC and international relations groups.
Maynard D. Cole, four year county supervisor from Wise township, resigns to become Director of the County Social Welfare Department. Ervin Vogel replaces him for the unexpired term. Cole thanks the Wise township Board and citizens, with resignation effective November 9.
A study by Mich Elizabeth M. Drews with 600 ninth grade English students finds slow learners gain confidence and social acceptance when taught with peers of similar ability. The study notes slow students are often silent in mixed classes while brighter students dominate discussions. Drews cautions against rigid ability grouping without student choice and awareness, advocating teacher training and use of specialized materials.
WCRM radio station plans on air debut at 1130 am Thursday with Norbert Poeppelman as manager receiving FCC permission. The opening broadcast will feature Clare Mayor Gerald Nivison and local civic and business leaders, plus religious benediction.
Clare's water system gains a 600 gpm addition as the new well begins pumping into city mains at 8 40 a.m. Officials say the well can deliver 675 gpm and required piping and valve work before use. Located by the Dunlop farm near the railroad, the well passed Health Department tests for purity and taste.
Michigan nurses through the Michigan State Nurses Association board of directors vow to demand a $4 500 minimum annual wage, despite hospital objections that some facilities cannot pay. MSNA cites insurance abuse as a key factor in hospital financial distress, while urging hospitals to offer salaries reflecting nurses education and responsibilities. Patricia Walsh notes current payroll figures and urges better staffing to attract qualified R N s. Daniel Kruger links high insurance dependence to costs and supports industry style staffing with adequate compensation.
Postmaster Francis Jackson urges early mailing of Christmas cards and gifts as Claré postal facilities expand and hire extra staff for a record season. He warns against poorly wrapped packages and advises sturdy cartons heavy wrapping and cushioning material, noting size and weight limits vary by destination.
Thirty six members of the Junior Department at Clare Methodist Church School, with teachers Mrs. Leon Dull Mrs. Clarence Van and Mrs. H M Sowle, met at the church Saturday afternoon. After a devotional period they packed fruit for shut-ins, decorated boxes with Thanksgiving designs, and delivered them to Rev. and Mrs. Salisbury and Lonnie, who visited the group. Refreshments of Godsies and Kool aid were served before departure.
Fragmented text reports state unemployment changes in 1960 with numbers indicating declines in certain months. Mentions Michigan totals and university context but wording is unclear and partial due to OCR.
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