National Day of Mourning Observed Across Clare Michigan
Citizens of Clare joined Michigan residents and the world in paying tribute to the late John F Kennedy. Businesses closed from 12 to 2 pm and schools statewide shut as part of the national day of mourning proclaimed by President Lyndon B Johnson. Catholic and Protestant services rendered honors with Masses, verse, and prayers at St Cecilia’s and local churches, as candles and flags marked the somber observance.
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Clare
United States
John F. Kennedy
St. Cecilia’s School
Sentinel
Michigan
Lyndon B. Johnson
Glen Cain
Harrison
Farwell Coleman
Rosebush
Beaverton
Mt., Pleasant
Central Michigan University
St. Cecilia’s Catholic Church
Knights of Columbus
J. I. Szuba
Father Szuba
Freeway Crash Damages Three Trucks In Clare County
A Monday night crash two miles south of Clare damaged three large trucks and trees worth about 23 500. The milk tanker driver and one tree truck driver were hospitalized. State police investigated and said damage totaled around 23 500 with a tree truck and Ohio load trucks affected. Wreckage blocked US 27 for hours as crews cleared the scene.
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Clare
Ohio
Hoy Salisbury
Farwell
Lansing
Clare General Hospital
Art Brinks
Marion
Herman Heighley
William H. Thomas
Oaks
Davis
Thomas
Heighley
Brinks
E. J. Gershon
Clare businessmen revive annual Santa Claus party
Clarke County report says local businessmen revived the Christmas party for 2500 or more children after the fire department faced funding loss. A Santa parade is set for December 7 at 2 p.m. in downtown Clare with a fire truck Santa, candy bags prepared December 4, and volunteer help sought from Boy Scouts, Rotary, Kiwanis, Jaycees, and the Chamber of Commerce.
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Clare Fire Department
Alexander
Chamber of Commerce
Marlin Alexander
Clare
Rotary
Kiwanis
Reapportionment Hearings Set Across Michigan for Clare District
Politicians from central Michigan and statewide will attend a Clare meeting next Tuesday to discuss state reapportionment under Newcon rules. Four hearings in December will review plans for Senate districts expanding to 38 seats and a 110 member House, with Clare county bound to changes under both Democrat and Republican proposals.
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Michigan
Clare
Michigan Senate
House of Representatives
Clare County
Senate
House
Marquette
Grand Rapids
Detroit
Isabella
Russell H Strange
Lansing
Commission
Harold B Hughes
Newaygo Mecosta
Osceola
Wexford
Missaukee
Benzie
Grand
New Enrollment for 4-H Clubs in Clare County
Ten 4-H clubs in Clare county submitted enrollments to the county Extension office. Clubs include Winterfield Eager Beavers Colonyville Bertha Lake Farwell Bronco Busters John R Clan Eagle Stars Greenwood Caballeros Farwell Sharp Shooters Lake Busy Beavers. Several clubs organized in six weeks with members gathering project materials and planning for the year. Fifth and sixth grades in Clare Harrison and St. Cecilia's School work on 4-H Forestry activities.
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Clare County
County Extension Office
George MacQueen
Winterfield Eager Beavers
Colonville
Bertha Lake
Farwell Bronco Busters
John R Clan
Eagle Stars
Greenwood Caballeros
Farwell Sharpshooters
Lake Busy Beavers
Clare, Harrison
St. Cecilia’s School
Robbery Attempt Repeats at McGuire Brothers Building
Thieves broke a rear window at McGuire Brothers on West U S 10 during the night of November 25 and tried to blast the safe with a torch but failed. A small amount of money was in the safe. State Police continue to investigate the pattern of frequent attempts.
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McGuire Brothers
West U.S
Soils Key To More Farm Profit Meeting Series
Four daytime meetings for Clare and Gladwin county residents begin Wednesday to explore soil productivity. MSU specialists Doll and Nelson will present methods to wake up tired soils at Arthur Township Hall December 4 11 and January 2 8 with meals included and a $10 fee. Reservations urged.
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Clare
Gladwin
Arthur Township Hall
MSU
Eugene Doll
Leyton Nelson
Arthur Center Church
Arthur Township
Ashard and
Athey Roads
George MacQueen
Clart County Extension
Yale Party For PTA At Farwell
Parents and teachers of the Farwell Area Schools hold a Christmas variety program on Monday evening December 2 1963 at 8 00 pm in the high school gymnasium. Christmas carols and readings by local residents, an instrumental ensemble, and a social hour with refreshments follow. A progress report on the new high school will be presented and a prize awarded to the class with the largest parent attendance.
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Farwell
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Protestant Union
Clare County Ministerial Association
D. R. Salisbury
Kennedy
van Parker
Alma Rank
Baptist
America
the Church of Your Choice
Roger Hicks
Mecosta
McGuires
Yale
PTA
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