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Newspaper

Clare Sentinel

Location

Clare, Michigan, United States of America

Date

Oct 04, 1956

Page

14

Lt Keith Patrol Boy Of The Week

Lieutenant Keith Jackson of Clare schools is named Patrol Boy of the Week by Judy Brown. In Miss Joan Bond's sixth grade he was elected lieutenant at year start and enjoys his first year as a patrol boy. He collects airplanes and plays baseball. he is the son of Mr and Mrs William Jackson of Dunlop Road.

Judy Brown Keith Jackson Clare Joan Bond Keith William Jackson Dunlop Road

Clare School Band Boosters Elect New President

The Clare School Band Boosters club will meet Monday at 8 p.m. at the school to elect a new president. Former president Ford Wieferich has moved to Grand Rapids and a replacement is needed. Mrs. Floyd Norcutt, vice president, will chair and discuss plans for feeding and entertaining Ithaca high school band members during Clare’s Homecoming weekend.

Clare Ford Wieferich Grand Rapids Floyd Norcutt Ithaca High School Clares

Death of Warren Keller in Clare Michigan

Friends in Clare learned Tuesday of the death of Warren Keller who had been ill in Central Michigan Hospital in Mt. Pleasant. Keller was a refrigeration expert with a Clare business. He was on a motor trip when illness struck and later worsened after a brief recovery. Funeral arrangements had not been announced at Sentinel press time.

Clare Warren Keller Central Michigan Hospital Mt. Pleasant Keller Sentinel

Ford Offers Thunderbird Special V-8 As Optional Power Plant

For the first time a high performance V-8 is available on all Ford cars as the Thunderbird Special delivering 245 horsepower with a four barrel carburetor. Standard engines range from 212 hp in Fairlane to 144 hp six in other models. transmissions include standard overdrive or Fordomatic. Advanced carburetion and exhaust boost economy while styling features include wide hooded headlights a forward slanting grille and pillarless hardtops. Safety improvements cover instrument panel crash cushions reinforced door latches and a safer steering wheel design.

Ford

Jim Yeoman Home From Hospital Stay

Clare Bike Shop owner James Yeoman was released from St Marys Hospital Saginaw and will be out of his shop for several weeks recovering from injuries from a September assault and attempted robbery. He thanks friends and groups for cards flowers and gifts received during his hospital stay.

James Yeoman Clare St. Mary’s Hospital Saginaw Jim Methodist Church Rebekah Lodge

Final Effort Monday In Scout Drive

Door to door solicitation for the Boy Scout finance drive begins with a 7 30 am breakfast at the local church. Laurence and Dave Siter will furnish the breakfast as workers prepare to canvass Clave County for the Boy Scout working fund.

Theiethodist’ Church Laurence Dave Séiter Clavé

Bear Fait Dates Listed for October Hunts in East Michigan

Four bear hunts are scheduled across East Michigan in October. The Black Lake region of Cheboyee County hosts an organized hunt October 6 and 7 with 150 hunters and 25 guides. Other hunts include Montmorency County on October 11 12 and 18 with Carl Johnson leading hounds from Cadillac and a hunter banquet in Atlanta on the 18th. Otsego County hosts a hunt October 26 27 28 led by Johnson and his dogs. The Black River site in Northland and Sportsmen’s Club co chairs Ronald Peterson and William McCourt sponsor that event.

East Michigan East Michigan Tourist Association Bay City Black Lake Cheboyeah County Presque Isle State Forest Harold Debolt Bear Hunt Committee Presque Isle County Sportsmen’s Club Montmorency County Atlanta Carl Johnson Cadillac Johnson Otsego County Black River Ronald Peterson William McCourt Hunt Northland and Sportsmen’s Club

Mt. Pleasant Pair Fined In Clare Court DUI Disorderly Conduct

Two Mt. Pleasant men were arrested October 1 on McEwan Street and pled guilty in Clare Municipal Court to DUI and drunk and disorderly conduct. James Hayey surrendered his restricted license and paid 64.30 in fines. William Ralson paid 16.30. Earlier, Eugene Heller of rural Gladwin faced a revoked license charge and two days in jail with a 25 fine. John Holbrook, 17, Clare, was ticketed for reckless driving after an arrest on Maple Street and will appear in court.

Mt. Pleasant Clare McEwan Street James B. Hayey William Ralson Eugene Heller Gladwin Heller John Holbrook Alfred Holbrook Maple St

Joanne Curtis Crowned State Bean Queen at Vestaburg

Joanne Curtis daughter of Mr and Mrs Freeman Curtiss was selected Bean Queen at the Vestaburg Bean Festival last Saturday. She was crowned from six finalists becoming the first queen from outside Montcalm County and has been a top Isabella County 4-H member. She attended the National 4-H Club Camp in Washington DC this spring.

Joanne Curtiss Freeman Curtiss Vestaburg Joanne Montcalm County Isabella County Washington D. C

Jim Murphy High Gun In Trap Shoot at Highland Club

Two hundred fifty area sportsmen competed at the Highland Gun Club grounds on Sunday for prizes donated by 71 local merchants. Jim Murphy won high gun and a cash prize plus a wool shirt. Other winners in two shoots included Jack Brewster Jr, Bob Cernek, Clayton Hardman, Austin Mayer, Al Nystrom, Van Dyer, Loren Krug. Single-shoot winners were Joe Armstrong, Jack Brewster, Glen Cain, Ken Gamble, Frank Lajewski, OyBks, Wm McFarland, Bill Whitney, Rittinger, Cliff Wood, Al Gang.

Highland Gun Club Grounds Jim Murphy Jack Brewster, Jr Bob Cernek Claytoig Hardman Austin Mayer al Nystrom van Dyer Loren Krug Joe Armstrong Jack Brewster Glen Cain Ken Gamble Frank Lajewski

Education as America's greatest contribution to world progress

Fred M. Hechinger of the New York Herald Tribune argued at Michigan State University that mass education, not industrialization, is the century’s transformative concept. He cited broad education as reshaping society.

America New York Michigan State University New York Herald Tribune

Clare art classes begin Oct week eight weeks long

Mrs. Virginia Seitz will teach eight weeks of art classes in Clare from the week of October 15 through the first week of December. Evening and afternoon sessions cater to oil painters and beginners, with limited eight-student enrollment to provide individual guidance. Students may choose their medium and may join the Clare area art group.

Clare Clare Area Seitz

Reading Conference Draws Clare Teachers at Midland High

Sharon Zimmerman reports six Clare teachers attended the Reading Curriculum Conference at Midland's new high school from 4 30 to 9 30. Attendees included Louisa Bowler Olive Evans Myrtie Bowerman Mildred Rauch Helen Garthe and Iyah Bartow group chair. The Clare Board of Education sent them under the College Agreement program. A Saturday staff workshop at Keeler Union Central Michigan College drew more Clare participants including Helen Garthe Vernon White Kathryn Eroh and Myrtle Bowerman serving as co hosts with the College M B H A District and Isabella Clare District boards.

Sharon Zimmerman Pioneer Clare Midland New High School Louisa Bowler Olive Evans Myrtie Bowerman Mildred Rauch Helen Garthe Iyah Bartow Clare Board of Education Keeler Union Central Michigan College Vernona White Kathryn Ehroh Myrtle Bowerman M. BH. A Isabella-Clare

Petersen Receives New Assignment to Fifth Army Headquar ters Chicago

Sgt. Robert B. Petersen, adviser to Local Army Reserve Units, is ordered to transfer to Fifth Army Headquarters in Chicago. He will depart around October 8, after serving at Clare since May 10, 1954. Replacing him is M/Sgt. Carpenter of Mt. Pleasant. An open house for local reserves is planned for October 6 at 8:30.

Robert B. Petersen Fifth Army Chicago Set Petersen Clare Spee Loca E. 4Th Street Aroa Sgt. Petersen Armed Forces R-1 Carpenter Mit. Pleasant Rieervyes

Republican Women Honor Mrs Gibson Tea in Mt Pleasant

Isabella County Republican Women host a tea for Mrs Peter Gibson president elect of the National Federation of Republican Women and Mrs Rae Hooker National Committeewoman. The event October 16 from 3 to 5 p m at St Johns Episcopal Parish House Mt Pleasant includes a talk by Mrs Peter Gibson and attendees from multiple counties.

Isabella County Peter Gibson Monroe National Federation of Republican Women Rae Hooker Mt. Pleasant St. Johns Episcopal Parish House W Maple Washington Streets Harold Schaeffer Clare Republican Womens ‘Federation of

Giant Super Market sales meeting draws 100 plus staff

More than one hundred Giant employees gathered at the Hotel Chieftain in Mt. Pleasant on Sunday September 23 for a special sales meeting. Grand Rapids models presented the fall promotions while executives and staff from Mt. Pleasant Alma Midland Big Rapids Cadillac Ludington and Clare attended. A banquet followed the program.

Giant Super Markets Hotel Chieftain Mt. Pleasant Giant Super Market Grand Rapids Alma Midland Big Rapids Cadillac Ludington Clare She. BroUps

Clare county students among Ferris Institute enrollment surge

Seven Clare county youths are enrolled at Ferris Institute alongside 1626 new students this week. New enrollees come from 82 Michigan counties, 10 other states, and four foreign countries, boosting Ferris total to 1826, nearly three times 1952 enrollment of 648.

Clare County Ferris Institute Big Rapids Ted Lewis Cooper Richard A. Giebel Edward Dexter Hubel John K. Parker, Jr

Death Claims Mrs. E. Schultz

Inez A. Schultz born March 11 1885 in Coldwater township Isabella county died September 30 at Far well Rest Home at 71. She married Edmund Schultz April 15 1905 and they had Clifton Keith and Dorothy with six grandchildren. Funeral at Weidman Methodist Church October 2 followed by burial at Cherry Grove cemetery.

Inez A., Schultz Coldwater Township Isabella County William B Mary Forbes Farwell Rest Home Edmund Schultz Clifton Keith Dorothy Schultz Edmund Weidman Clare Bar] Miller Lansing Leland H. Forbes Brinton

Queen Candidates Named At Clare High Homecoming

Clare High School class meeting Wednesday at 11 00 a m selected Homecoming Queen candidates and planned the annual magazine drive. The session also discussed preparations for homecoming floats and announced the drive kickoff.

Sharon Zimmerman Pioneer Clare School

Lightning strike damages Murphy home near Clare

A bolt struck near the Frank Murphy residence three miles east of Clare on old US-10 during a Monday night storm. It damaged the interior but did not start a fire, according to the Murphy family.

Frank Murphy Clare Us-10 Murphy

Mrs. Gladys Rains Dies at Home in Clare

Mrs Gladys Irene Rains of Clare died at her home Sunday night from a heart condition after two years of poor health. Born September 23, 1894 in Gratiot County, she moved to Clare six years ago and attended the Methodist church while belonging to the Maccabees. Survived by daughter Mrs Carl Underwood of Clare. Funeral held Wednesday at Stephenson's Funeral Home with Rev J J Nevins officiating. Burial in Greenwood Township Cemetery.

Gladys Irene Rains Clare Rl Rains Gratiot County Clare County Methodist Church The Maccabees

How Color Can Help Appearance at Clare High

Clare High School dramatics class welcomed Mrs. Virginia Seitz as a guest who spoke on color usage for plays clothing and make up. She demonstrated colored scarves and showed how hues bring out skin tones and eye coloring.

Clare High School Dramatics Virginia Seitz

Public Sale Notice for 1955 Studebaker in Michigan

On December 5, 1956 at 10:00 am in Clara Michigan at 106 BE Fifth Street the undersigned will sell at public auction the motor vehicle 1955 Studebaker two door serial 1346806 model 1666F2. The amount claimed is 766.24 dollars dated October 3, 1956 James Clute.

A. D BE. Fifth Street Clara Clare County Michigan Studebaker

Registration Notice for Wise Township Election 1956

Registration notice for the General Election in Wise Township Isabella County Michigan states registration by the clerk on any day other than Sundays and holidays. The Last Day for Registration is October 8 1956 from 8 am to 8 pm to review and register qualified electors who are actual residents. LaVern Rockett Township Clerk.

Wise Isabella Michigan LaVern Rockett

Cornerstone Laying for Goodrich Chapel at Albion College

Albion College plans a cornerstone ceremony on October 13 during Homecoming to mark the Goodrich Memorial Chapel. The 200 foot towered Gre Revival style sanctuary will seat 21 350 and cost about 1 million dollars with $300 000 still to raise.

Goodrich Albion Mich College Caupus Goodrich Emorial Frederic S. Goddrich Gight Collegé Albion College Friends of Albion Whitehouse of Albion

Also Mentioned on This Page

Clare Cleaners W. of City Clock General Electric Chas. Melnek, Clare MC Maple Jim Yeoman Joanne Curtis Mrs Gibson E. Schultz Bolt Murphy Home Mrs. Rains Federal Reserve System Federal Reserve Bank of United States Federal Reserve Bank State of IL Rr LaGoe F.T. LaGoe J. Stuart Bicknell Mark H. Bicknell James 8. Bicknell County of Walter H. Kléiner WSUE Judy Feeney Pioneer Staff James Clute Detroit Christian
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