Eighty Club Delegates Hold Convention Here
The Northeastern District Federation of Women's Clubs met in Clare at the Clare Methodist Church for a two day session. About 75 to 80 delegates attended with reports from 32 clubs and officers elected including Mrs Ed Gwizdala Bay City president and Miss Esther Bain Belleville director of Loch Rio. A banquet at Hotel Doherty featured Dr Emil Pfister on communications and a United Nations color movie.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
District Federation of Women’s Clubs
Clare
Clare Methodist Church
Coleman Study Club
Leon Dull
Clare Study Club
Edward Gwizdala
Bay City
Malcolm McQueen
Detroit
State Federation
Gerald Nivison
A. E. Bartow
Harrison
Claré Congregational Church
William Klein
Joe Johnston
Truman Glen
Lionel Duncan
Quinn
Esther Bain
Loch Rio
Belleville
Federation
Ed. Gwizdala
J. R. Gehrke
Alpena
Robert Tope
Mt. Pleasant
Neil Stirling
John Proctor
East Towns
State Nominating Board
Thomas Crawford
Gaylord
Girls Town Board
Ruth Coleman
Doherty
Carl Taylor
T Essexville
McQueen
Eric Hammerberg
Emil Pfister
Central Michigan University
Harrison Study Club
D. E. Rowland
Coleman
Norcutt
Cotton
United Nations
Gordon Parks
Dawn Patrol to Parade at Clare Airport Sunday
One hundred planes are expected at Clare Airport for the JayCee Dawn Patrol on Sunday. The event features breakfast at 7 am, sky diving, tours, and prizes, plus dedication of the new $122,000 runway at 11 am. Visitors may attend outdoor ceremonies and a lunch at the Doherty Hotel for $1.50.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clare
Dawn Patrol
Michigan
Court Bauer
Onl
Chippewa Sport Parachute Club of
Doherty Hotel
Blacktoy Road
John ©. Holley
Nelson A. Miles
Holley Carburetor Co
Michigan Builds Freeways Across Swamps With Solid Bottoms
Michigan highway engineers describe how modern filling methods turn swamps into solid roadbeds. They recount lifting muck with stacked sand and gravel to create foundations for new US-27 Expressway near Clare and other projects across Indian River Brighton and New Buffalo.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aottomless Swamp
Clare
Mackie
C.B
Larry) Laird
Indian River
Brighton
New Buffalo
Highway Department
Michigan
Laird
Rural intersection crash injures two drivers
At Beaverton and Eberhart Roads a Monday collision injured two drivers, with Mrs Vera Beemer in serious condition after cerebral concussion and internal injuries. John W Foell, 37, is recovering from facial lacerations and shoulder injuries. Beemer was moved to Samaritan Hospital in Bay City while Foell remains at Clare General Hospital. Police await further statements as investigation continues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John W
Bill) Foell
Vera Beemer
Beaverton Road
Eberhart Road
Clare
Clare General Hospital
Beemer
Shepherd
Samaritan Hospital
Bay City
Foell
Gladwin
Clare Hospital
Central Michigan Child Guidance Clinic 18 Month Report
A Mt. Pleasant clinic reports 302 cases in its first 18 months with 27 percent receiving diagnosis and treatment. Most cases involve learning problems, social issues, headaches or bedwetting, reflecting support from the State Department of Mental Health and county boards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central Michigan
Mt. Pleasant
State Department of Mental Health
Clare
Gladwin
Gratiot
Isabella
Mecosta
Osceola
Walter S. Horn
Local Boards of Education
And
Boards of Supervisors
United Funds
Gratiot, Isabella
Mecosta Counties
Canvas Wins For Grace McArthur
Grace McArthur's oil painting A Summer Day In the Country won first prize at an exhibition of paintings by doctors and their wives. Sponsored by the Women's Auxiliary of the Michigan State Medical Society. The show took place at the Pantlntt Hotel in Grand Rapids during the society's fall meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grace McArthur
Women’s Auxiliary
Michigan State Medical Society
Pantlntt
Grand Rapids
Medical Society
Girl Scout Leaders Training in Mt Pleasant
A leaders training course for Girl Scout leaders will be offered at the Girl Scout cabin in Mt Pleasant. Mrs Mac Farland of Chicago conducts the course with Brownie leaders on October 9 and Intermediates on October 10. From October 11 to 13 all leaders are invited with focus on outdoor activities. The Clare Girl Scout Council will pay tuition. transportation by car pools is arranged by Mrs Earl Hacker. Women are invited to contact Mrs Kenneth Doyle for more information.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mt. Pleasant
MacFarland
Chicago
Clare
Kenneth Doyle
Girl Scout Council
Midland Extension Rally targets world travel theme
The District Rally of Grat iot Midland Saginaw Bay and Isabella Counties will be held October 17 in Midland from 9 30 to 3 00. Miss Irene Myers of Fort Wayne Indiana will speak on humor and global tours with a GE career spanning 35 years. Mrs Harold Flaharty presides. Attendees may tour Dow Gardens after the program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gratiot
Midland
Saginaw
Bay
Isabella
Midland County
Irene Myers
Fort Wayne
Indiana
General Electric
Fortune Magazine
Harold Flaharty
Clare High Homecoming Weekend Features Parade Game Queen
Clare High hosts a 1961 homecoming weekend with snake dance pep rally parade and 8 p.m. Friday football game against Durand Railroaders. Queen candidates include Georgia Shayler Michele Kinde Eldonna Hinkle Diane Bryant with a court from each class. king chosen by the team. Downtown parade Saturday at 3 15 includes bands floats and cheerleaders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clare
Clare High
Georgia Shayler
Michele Kinde
Eldonna Hinkle
Diane Bryant
Queen's Court
Sharon Parkhurst
Starr
Janice Brown
McEwan Street
Splendid High School
CHS
Survey To Find Local F O Shelters in Michigan
The Detroit District U S Corps of Engineers will survey and mark fall out shelters across Michigan as part of a Civil Defense program. Phase I analyzes data to locate shelter facilities and required spaces. Phase II inspects and budgets costs. Phase III refines design and costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michigan
Detroit
U.S. Corps of Engineers
Kennedy
Clare County
OCD
Iaa Hammond
Clare
County Boards of Supervisors
Michigan Office of Civil Defense
Ithaca and Clare battle to 18-18 tie in tough grid clash
Ithaca's Yellowjackets and Clare clash in a bruising game that ends 18-18 as both teams fail to convert extra points. Key plays include Eric Gruesbeck and Kozicki drives for Ithaca, Perrine to Ruark connects for Clare, and a late Clare fumble stoppage preserves the tie.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clare
Ithaca
Pioneers
Yellowjackets
Jack Raducha
Giant
Eric Gruesbeck
Gruesbeck
Sparky Kench
CHS
Tom Kozicki
Perrine
Jarl Ruark
Pat Murphy
Kozicki
Murphy
Clare Woman of Year Named at Kick-off Breakfast
Thirty five members and guests of the Clare Business and Professional Woman's Club attended the kick-off breakfast at Hotel Doherty. Judge Holbrook named the Business Woman of the Year, Mrs. Floyd Boardman, who received a corsage and thanks for her three years of service. He praised local businesswomen and spoke on Communism and democracy, stressing unity to preserve freedom.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clare Business and Professional Woman’s Club
Doherty
Donald Holbrook
Dorotha Kirkpatrick
Judge Holbrook
Floyd Boardman
Leone
America
School Bus Stuck In Mud Near Clare
Ten Clare students were late after their bus stuck in deep water on a county road 40 miles south of Clare. The bus slid and could not be moved until another bus rescued the remaining children. The driver, Mrs Frank Walters, has a three year clean record and parents urge road repairs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clare
Frank Walters
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James Quinn
Rogers City
Glen Hammond
Floyd Norcutt
L. R. Cotton
Dull
Charles Goldammer
Stirling
Harted Fleming
Norman Wilson
Glen Born
George Beck
Harry Roberts
Wilson Samborn
Thayers Ice Cream Company
Clare Firms
North McEwan
Marvin Witbeck
Feller
Fellers
IGA
W. Fourth
John C. Mackie
Girl Scout
Dow Gardens
Durand
Railroaders
Student Council
Athletic Board
Grid Squad
Chesaning
Michigan Lutheran Seminary
F.O
Perry
Dan Green
Yellow Jackets
Butt
Bob Carrow
Bob Green
Larry Hawkins
Lloyd Eberhart
Jerry Russell
Bob Simons
Pioneer Cause
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