Eastern Michigan winter festival plan highlights ski growth
The East Michigan Tourist Association in Bay City outlines a robust winter season with over twenty events including ice festivals in Pinconning Alpena Houghton and Higgins Lake. New ski parks and resorts Gaylord Indian Hills Comins and Timberline expand options with improved lifts slopes meals and shops as weather and snow cooperate for a record season.
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Central
Michigan
East Michigan Tourist Association
Bay City
Pinconning
Alpena
Houghton
Higgins Lake
Mt. Frederick
AuSable Ranch & Ski Club
Mio Mountain
Apple Mountain Grayling
Tawases
Clare County
Lewiston
Gay ‘el Rancho
Gaylord
Indian Hills
West Branch
St.Helen Fonro
Comins
Timberline
Hubbard Lake
Area Groups Like Clare For Parties
Area groups plan Christmas office parties with 26 days to go. Barnes Town and Country Lounge and the Doherty Hotel report near-full bookings for corporate gatherings through the holiday period. The Doherty features the Wedgewood and Fifth Avenue rooms while Barnes hosts Sun Oil Dow Chemical and Holley Carburetor group events.
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Barnes’ Town & Country
Doherty
Wedgewood
Fifth Avenue
Henry Toraga
Yale
Skyline
Barnes
Sun Oil Company
Dow Chemical Company
Holley Carburetor Company
Gladwin Hospital
State Conservation Department
Henry Ford Museum hosts early Christmas crafts exhibit
The Henry Ford Museum Dearborn Michigan presents an annual holiday exhibition December 7 to 30 featuring 19th century style ornaments gifts and greeting cards made by skilled craftsmen from the museum and Greenfield Village. Demonstrations include antique cookie cutters fabricating on a cast iron stove and a glass blower reproducing Christmas tree ornaments from old examples.
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Henry Ford Museum
Dearborn
Michigan
Greenfield Village
T He
Washington Press
Carols Ring On The 18th For City Christmas Event
The community Christmas caroling is set for Tuesday December 18 at 6 30 pm with about 150 singers. Groups will cover city sections then assemble downtown at 8 00 pm to sing together and collect donations for the Christmas Basket Fund.
Ninety four enroll in Michigan dentistry program
Ninety four students from 48 Michigan communities enrolled at the University of Michigan School of Dentistry to begin a four year course. Only one student is a woman and all but 13 are Michigan residents. Among them is Ralph Baumgarth, son of Mr and Mrs Earl Baumgarth of Clare.
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Michigan
University of Michigan School of Dentistry
Ralph Baumgarth
Clare High School
Central Michigan University
Earl Baumgarth
John R
Clare
Career Opportunities Seen In Science Show At School
Clare Junior and Senior High School hosted General Motors Previews of Progress a 45 minute science show on Monday November 26. Bill Winters and Gus Buenz narrated a gyroscope demonstration as Don Hamblin manipulated a suitcase. The program highlighted paths in engineering and technical careers.
Clare merchants offer to pay shoppers parking fines
A downtown Clare program pays 25 cent overtime parking fines for motorists who overstay meters. Originator James Grove notes the scheme costs about $1 per participating merchant but yields goodwill and more patronage. West and east side shopkeepers collect tickets, with some stores covering multiple fines as out-of-town drivers praise the gesture.
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Clare Merchants
James Grove
Clare
Grove
McEwan
Ben Burdo
East Side
West Side
Groves
Vaccine Shortage Dilemma For Influenza Immunization
Dr. George H. Agate of Michigan Health warns that the Public Health Service foresees an Asian flu outbreak this winter and urges vaccination, but vaccine demand far exceeds supply, leaving many without protection.
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George H. Agate
Michigan Department of Health
Blue Cross Plans Rate Increase Amid Financial Struggles
The Blue Cross board asked management to work with Blue Shield on a joint plan to address fiscal problems after a 1962 year to date loss of 4.5 million dollars. President William McNary said reserves are half of last year and hospital costs rise nearly 1 percent monthly. A rate request to the State Insurance Department could be submitted in 30 to 60 days, subject to approval by the insurance commissioner. The group also restructured its board, naming John W. Paynter chairman, with two new vice chairmen and a redefined president role.
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Blue Cross Board of Trustees
Blue Shield Management
Blue Cross Board
William 8. McNary
Blue Cross
McNary
John W. Paynter
J. L. Hudson Company
Paynter
Businessmen Welcome Mat Out For Shoppers In Clare
Christmas lights brighten Clare's main streets as shop decorations sparkle from the day after Thanksgiving. Firemen plan bagging candy on December 5 at the fire station and invite volunteers. A Santa letterbox may appear at the Public Library corner and shoppers expect a December upswing despite warm weather.
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Clare
Santa
Clare Merchants Offer Holidays Lighted Shopping
Clare merchants promote eye catching holiday displays and extended shopping hours. Stores, with staff ready, stay open evenings until 9 o clock for eight days before Christmas. Santa visits Clare on Saturday December 8, with a traditional arrival and ride through town.
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Clare
Santa
Anil
Information on APW meetings for northern Michigan counties
Two December 6 meetings at the Doherty Hotel will inform public officials from 25 northern lower peninsula counties about the Accelerated Public Works program. Sessions at 9 a.m. and 2 p.m. cover grant applications and project assistance, with invited township supervisors city managers mayors and engineers. The Michigan Economic Development Department and federal agencies organize the program.
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Doherty Hotel
Lower Peninsula
Clare’ County
Roscommon
Missaukee
Mecosta
Arenac
Traitor
Bay
Osceola
Michigan Economic Development Department
New Name Describes Citizens Bank Area Services
The Citizens State Bank of Clare changes its name to The Citizens Bank and Trust Company after adding fiduciary powers. Trust officer Frank LaGoe named as the bank expands services including trusteeship and executor roles. The 53 year old Clare institution obtained legal approval recently and informed patrons via notices.
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Citizens State ‘Bank of Clare
Citizens Bank and Trust Company
J.stuart Bicknell
Frank LaGoe
Clare
Dunbar Reopens Real Estate Office in Clare
Dunbar, a Clare real estate broker, returns from a 15 week Florida stay and plans to reopen his business on Monday. He intends to stay in Clare permanently and devote full time to work. Mrs Dunbar and their children will remain in the South until the school term ends.
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Koy Dunbar
Florida
Clare
Past Officers Recognized With Ceremonial Honors
Clara Rebekah Lodge and Clare I.C.C.F. Lodge honored past noble grands on November 20 after regular sessions. Sixteen Rebekah past noble grands named, with sixteen from the I.C.C.F. Lodge, as Ada Beemer and Gilbert Waddington led the ceremony in Pink and Green Blue and Red.
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Noble
Clara Rebekah Lodge
Clare I.C.C.F. Lodge
Rebekah
Alba Lyness
Margaret Irwin
Effie Harvey
Dorothy Presley
Nellie Jordan Fannie Yeoman
Olive Irwin
Madeline Seiter
Ina Hammond
Geneveive Irwin
Mary Mussell
Patsy Schlafley
Helen Welch
Erma Rutter
Charles Wilcox
Fern Morse
Gilbert Waddington
Ada Beemer
Eilet
Henderson
Rex Morse
Jo Swain
Agnes Padre
Frances Roggerman
JJ Yeoman
Cecil Bouchey
Charles Rutter
Cor Strouse
Fern ‘Rug
Plans
Margaret le Voye
Ellen Hende
Son
Clare General Hospital remodels X ray Department
Clare General Hospital completed an extensive remodeling of its X ray Department. The redesign adds two radiographic rooms, upgraded lead lined facilities, and new equipment for faster film processing. Staff include Roentgenologist A S Mackenzie and technician Keith McKenzie with secretary Hele Mielke.
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Clare General Hospital
Julian R. Gershon
D.O
A.s.mackenzie
Keith McKenzie
Hele Mielke
Active aging tips from Michigan doctor for seniors
University of Michigan Medical Center expert Dr. C J Tupper advises older adults to stay active through moderate sports and club activities. He emphasizes extrovert engagement, daily routines, and staying connected to current affairs to foster belonging and self worth.
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University of Michigan Medical Center
C.J. Tupper
Clare High to Stage Onions in the Stew November 29 30
Clare High School will present the three act comedy Onions in the Stew on November 29 and 30 at 8:00 p.m. in the school auditorium. Cast includes Marcia Schlafley Mike Austin Marilyn Allen, Kathy Mickle, John Shayler, Steve Bryant, Kay Gilson, Betsy Kisnosky, Don Hemstreet as business manager, Ja Thayer as student director, and Mrs. Ida Long as director.
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Clare High School
Clare
William Dalzell
Anne “Martens
Betty Macs
Donald
Stude
Marcia Schlafley
Mike Austin
Sie Marylin
Allen
Gonnie Lavoix
Kathy Mickle
Donald Hemstreet
John Shayler
Steve Bryant
Kathy Williams
Jane Thayer
Joy Mester
Laura Shrank
Evelyn Bellinger
Katty Kisnosky
Candace Walton
Dan Belle Charles Stirling
Jim Johnson
Mary Jankowsky
Pauline Presley
Tom Thayer
Tom Hargan
Kay Gilson
Betsy Kisnosky
Tom Walton
Sam Kushmanl
Don Hemstreet
Ja Thayer
Ida Long Ia
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General Motors
Clare Jr
Sr. High
Bob Garrow
Gary Endres
Mark Hampton
Linda Casteel
Sunshine
Gus Buenz
Ddowntown
Clare Service
Citizens Bank
Dunbar
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