Official Proceedings of the Clare City Commission
Clare Michigan September 19 1955 regular meeting called to order by Mayor Pro Tem Cooper roll call listed members present and absent minutes read and approved ordinance 203 approved and adopted bills allowed adjournment noted City officials Charles Cooper Mayor Pro Tem Alex McKinnon City Clerk
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Clare Mich
City of
Clare
Cooper
Abgent
Selter
Walters
Haley
Groves
Lelter
Charles, Cooper
Alex McKinnon
New Leaders Work With Girl Scouts and Brownies
The Girl Scout Council held a pot luck supper at City Hall on Monday evening October 3 with four food attendees. Troop 10 led the event assisted by Mrs Andrew Schieberl and Mrs J C G Marotzke presiding. Reports were given by Mrs William Case and Mrs Jacob Seibt. Ila Young is new leader for Troop 2 replacing Martha Lucy. Two Brownie troops were organized led by Mrs Jerome Floyd and Mrs Arthur Thayer, and by Mrs John Calkins with Mrs Harry Sonntag. Troop 7 will sell Christmas cards and wrappings for their project. November features a fly up to Girl Scouts for three Brownies: Linda Casteel, Tamera Heng, Bonnie Bergstrom.
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Girl Scout Council
Andrew
Schieberl
J. CG. Marotzke
William Case
Jacob Seibt
Ila Young
Martha Lucy
Jerome Floyd
Arthus’ Thayer
John Calkins
Harry Sonntag
e _troop 7
Troop 10
Linda Casteel
Tamera Heng
Bontiie Bergstrom
Clare County Fair Association Sets Oct 11 Meeting
The Clare County Fair Association will hold an open meeting at the County courthouse in Harrison at 2 p.m. on October 11 to elect officers for the coming year and discuss board business. The group reports record receipts and a successful fair with sunny weather and large crowds.
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Clare County Fair Association
Harrison
Clare County
Clare Rod and Gun Trap Shoot Plans for October
The Clare Rod and Gun Club schedules its annual trap shoot for Sunday October 16 at the club grounds near the Airport. Shooters from the Clare area are invited to compete for 50 prizes plus a high gun prize. An organizational meeting of District 13 of the Michigan United Conservation Clubs is set for Wednesday October 12 at 8 p.m. at the club.
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Clare Rod and Gun Club
Irom
Clare Area
District 13
Michigan United Conservation Clubs
Clare Rod and Gun
F. Russell Reeder
Lake Ity
Funeral Services for Mrs Sarah Hoff Held in Clare
Funeral services for Mrs Sarah Jane Hoff who died in St Petersburg Florida on September 29 were held at Thurston's Funeral Home Clare on October 4 at 2 p.m. Rev R O Thomson of Rosebush officiated. Burial was in Cherry Grove Cemetery. A former Isabella County resident she is survived by her husband Edward three stepsons Carl Turbush of Flushing Herman Turbush and George Crompton both of Clare two stepdaughters a sister and a brother.
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Sarah Jane Hoff
St. Petersburg
Florida
Thurston
Clare
R. O. Thomson
Rosebush
Cherry Grove Cemetery
Isabella County
New Dodge On Show Floors October 7
The 1966 Dodge line will debut Friday October 7 in dealer showrooms nationwide. John Bruckart's Dodge and Plymouth in Clare hosts displays with models featuring the Magic Touch push button drive selector and gear shift free operation. Dodges offer engines up to 230 horsepower and a deluxe HiFi record player accessory for in-car use.
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John Bruckart
Dodge
Plymouth
Clare
Mt Vernon Grange Names New Officers
Mt. Vernon Grange elected officers for the coming year. Named were Master Bill Brewer Overseer Francis Northon Lecturer Marie Brown Secretary Lewis Dawson Treasurer Arthur Thayer Chaplain Mary Brooks Steward Fred Sexton Assistant Steward Bob Thayer Lady Assistant Steward Kathleen Thayer Ceres Gretchen Archambault Pomona Rose Northon Flora Bessie Holquist Gate Keeper Ray Archbold Booster Night set for October 17 with a big turnout urged. Menu to be printed in next week's Sentinel.
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Mt. Vernon Grange
Bill Brewer
Francis Northon
Marie Brown
Lewis Dawson
Arthur ‘Thayer
Mary Brooks
Fred Sexton
Bob Thayer
Kathleen Thayer
Ceres
Gretchen Archambault
Pomona
Rose Northon
Flora Bessie Holquist
Ray Archbold
Sentinel
Wesleyan Guild Holds Weekend Retreat at God's Way Camp
About 40 members of the Michigan Conference Wesleyan Service Guild attended a two day retreat at God's Way Camp south of Clare airport October 1 2. The group joined Clare Methodist Church worship for World Wide Communion Sunday and were hosted by Rev Arthur Delamarter with guest Mrs William Somerton Michigan Conference President.
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Michigan
Wesleyan Service Guild
Women’s Society of Christian Service
The
Methodist Church
God’s Way
Clare Airport
Clare Methodist
William Somerton
Lansing
Michigan Conference
God’s Way Camp
Arthur Delamarter
Cetral Methodist Church of
Michigan State
Hope
Edenville
Glenn Frye
Bishop Reed
Tri County Firemen Meet at Clare Fire Hall
Area firemen from Clare Ewart Farwell and Marion met in the Clare firehall for the regular session of the Tri County Firemen association Omer Parent of the Clare Fire Department spoke on the Remus store fire and the obstacles faced at the scene Bob McCaleb of Muskegon spoke on truck tonnage now versus three years ago and noted new National Board of Fire Underwriters specifications for all fire trucks
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Clare
Ewart
Farwell
Marion
Tri-County Firemen's Association
Omer
Petoskey Feed and Supply Formed from Potato Growers Exchange
Leo Russell of Petoskey and Ralph Burnett of Bay Shore disclosed the purchase of the Petoskey branch of the Michigan Potato Growers Exchange, creating Petoskey Feed and Supply at 315 Michigan Street. Russell, once manager of the Farmers' Co op, will oversee the new firm offering feed seed and insecticides.
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Leo Russell
Petoskey
Ralph Burnett
Bay Shore
Michigan Potato Growers Exchange, Inc
Harbor Springs
Petoskey Feed and Supply
Michigan St
Russell
Clare
Farmers’ Co-op
Non-Group Blue Cross Offers Individual Michigan Coverage
Blue Cross Blue Shield announces a limited Non-Group enrollment for Michigan residents under 65 who cannot enroll through a group plan. The period runs October 9 to October 22 with enrollment forms available at doctors offices hospitals and BCBS offices.
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Michigan
Blue Cross-Blue Shield
Blue Cross Blue Shield
Detroit
Rosebush Fellowship Awards Trophies at Banquet
The Rosebush Community Christian Sports Fellowship banqueted at Rosebush Presbyterian Church. James Stork led ceremony with Rev. Carlos Page as speaker on Christian Sportsmanship. Trophies were given to Douglas Higgins Richard Smith and Larry Anderson as junior intermediate and senior champions.
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Rosebush
Chrisian Sports Fellowship
Rosebush Presbyterian Church
John Osborn
Jim Stork
Dick Martins
Carlos Page
Hope - Edenville
Jim Decker
Douglas Higgins
Richard Smith
Larry Anderson
Ronald Knapp
Dick Martin
Larry ‘Ervin
Gary Dixon
R. O. Thomson
Community Christian Sports Fellowship
Cederberg to Visit Harrison for Citizens Meeting
Congressman Elford A. Cederberg will speak at Clare County Court House in Harrison Wednesday after noon October 12 from 2 to 4 oclock to hear citizen concerns about the national government and discuss pending federal legislation. He aims to visit each county seat in the district after each Congress session to engage with the people.
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Elford A. Cederberg
Clare County Court House
Harrison
Tenth Congressional District
Pepe Panae Congress
Col lective 125th Anniversary Noted for Schaeffers
Oct 16 marks a 125 year marriage for Julius Schaeffer and spouse and three children. Readers note early marriage advice and a Beaverton family turning rabbits into a business to fund a horse. Roy Warrier reports unusual TV reception from Erie and London stations amid weather conditions.
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Roy Warrier
Erie
Pennylvania
London
Ontario
Beaverton
Grice
Gary
Diane
Tommy
Kenneth
Carol
Fined On Soap Coupon Theft Charge
John Sears 56 husband of the Lake George postmistress was placed on probation after pleading guilty to stealing 74 third class mail coupons worth ten cents each. He was fined 33 dollars and ordered to repay 33.10 to the coupon issuer with a suspended sentence of one year and four days in jail. Investigators said Sears redeemed the coupons in his own Lake George store keeping the money. his wife denied knowledge of the theft.
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John Sears
Lake George
Seats
Bay City
Frank A. Picard
Picard
Sears
Gleaners to Meet at Mt Pleasant for County Assembly
Gleaner families and friends from Clare and surrounding counties to attend a county meeting honoring Supreme Chaplain Mrs Was ley Merrill at the Odd Fellow hall in Mt Pleasant Friday night October 7 starting at 8 00 pm A program under county lecturer Er nest Klumpp features Dr John M Wood speaking on the coronary heart A potluck lunch with sandwiches to pass and table service is requested Door prizes will be awarded All Gleaners urged to attend the entertaining program.
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Clare
Wasley Merrill
Mt. Pleasant
Ernest. Klumpp
John M. Wood
Appreciation Note from Mt Pleasant Patient Opal Nesper
I wish to thank my friends and neighbors for their cards and gifts during my illness in Mt Pleasant hospital. Mrs Opal Nesper expresses gratitude for support received during her stay.
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Mt. Pleasant Hospital
Opal Nesper
Gratitude From Addie Loomis Thanks Friends and Staff
Addie Loomis expresses sincere thanks for acts of kindness during illness. She credits friends and relatives and specifically thanks Dr Wood and Mt. Pleasant hospital staff for care and support.
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Dr. Wood
Mt. Pleasant
Addie Loomis
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AL. Nystrom
Beaverton RD
General Electric
Weill
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R. Christine Carrow
Margie Woods
Eileen Gruno
Beverly Thayer
Margaret Seiter
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Nola van Buskirk
Betty Schultz
Lee Sowle
Mt. Vernon
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Tri-County
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Clare High School Marching Band
Clare High School
Ideal Theatre
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Coleman
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Federal Reserve System
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Homer O'Dell
New Ear Cornu
Lou Lamphere
Daversport
Remington
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Will Hendrie
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W. 7Th St. Clare
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