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Newspaper

Clare Sentinel

Location

Clare, Michigan, United States of America

Date

Oct 13, 1955

Page

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Clare County Fair Reports 1600 Profit

The Clare County Fair shows a net profit of over 1600 after expenses. About 11880 fairgoers paid 20583 in entry fees and concessions, with horse race purses exceeding 4500 and premiums over 1700. Officials include President Ray Richardson Secretary Al Haley and Treasurer June Rose.

Clare County Fair Board Fair Board State Agricultural Department Clare County Fair Agricultural Society Ray Richardson Redding al Haley Clare June Rose Harrison

City Truck Damaged In Crash On McEwan Street

Clarence Ramey, Clare city foreman, drove the city truck north on McEwan when Rose City oil worker Fred Johnston collided with it from Third Street. Johnston lacked a driver's license and was cited for no license and failure to yield. Damages: truck about 100 dollars. Johnston’s car about 400 dollars. Neither man was injured.

Clare McEwan Street Rose City Fred Johnston Third Street McEwan Johnston Clarence Ramey Clare City

Teachers Attend Two MEA Meets in Michigan

Clare Isabella District educators from Clare Harrison and Rosebush joined the Clare Isabella District MEA meeting at Keeler Union Central Michigan College Mt Pleasant. T C Campbell Clare public school superintendent named William Harper to plan the November 17 meeting at Garnard School Gymnasium. Delegates also discussed committees dates and year's activities with Mrs Helen Garthe Kathryn Broh Myrtie Bowerman and Dorothy Lowery participating. On Oct 8 Area J representatives attended the Muskegon fall meeting at New McLaughlin School with Mary Titus of Washington DC among speakers. Topics included public relations planning research standards legislation and professional problems. Delegates from Clare Isabella included Mrs Helen Garthe Mrs Kathryn Broh Mrs Myrtie Bowerman and Mr and Mrs Wilson Rinehart of Harrison with alternates Hileen Jacobs Rosebush and Gladys Thayer Farwell.

Clare, Harrison Rosebush Clare- Isabella Michigan Education Association Keeler Union Central Michigan College Mt. Pleasant T. C. Campbell Clare William Harper Clare Am Garnard School Helen Garthe Lake Michigan Mary Titus Washington, D. C National Education Association Clare-Isabella Group Kathryn Broh Myrtie Bowerman Wilson Rinehart

Cederberg Addresses Clare Rotary on Congress Record

U. S. Congressman Al Cederberg spoke to Clare Rotary at a Wednesday lunch meeting. Sixty Rotarians and guests heard him discuss Congress tax records, agricultural benefits, and social legislation. Program led by President Martin Loomis.

U. S al Cederberg Clare Rotary Club Martin Loomis

Fund Drive Officers Elected in Clare County Group

Representatives of civic groups and service clubs in Clare county elected officers and formed the Community Chest Board. J A Grigware of Lake was named chairman and Donna Bailey secretary with Frank LaGoe treasurer. Directors include Campbell Rauch Grim Coker Kennedy Ackerman Bucholz Gee Freaman Bolin. A county drive for agency needs and Red Cross options was outlined with a planning meeting set for October 12th.

Clare County Community Chest Board of Directors J. A. Grigware Lake Donna Bailey Frank LaGoe Robert Campbell Norman Rauch J. M. Grim Frank Coker H. J. Kennedy Ralph Ackerman Emil Bucholz William CD Elden Louis Gee Kathryn Freaman Eva Bolin

PTA Open House at Clare Public School

The October PTA meeting on Monday the 7th will host an Open House at Clare Public School. Parents may tour classrooms to see equipment and supplies while teachers are available for questions. Faculty will guide tours and refreshments will follow in the multipurpose room.

PTA Clare Public School

Houghton's Secures Bell and Howell-TDC Dealership

Houghton’s drug store in Clare is named an authorized Bell and Howell TDC dealer. The franchise covers motion picture and stereo projection equipment plus slides and tape recording gear. The store offers amateur photographers guidance to improve their skills.

Houghton's Drug Store Clare Bell and Howell-Tdc

Clare Women Golfers End Season With Luncheon and Elections

The Clare women golfers concluded their season with a luncheon at Twin Elms on Thursday October 6. Mrs. Sam Garfield led the meeting and officers for the coming year were elected including Mrs. Floyd Rosier president and Mrs. Harold Wright vice president. Prizes were awarded for first and second flights, handicap, and low net scores with trophies presented by Mrs. Earl Baumgarth and others. The group capped the day with reflections, song, and a bridge session after thanks to management for the dinner.

Clare Twin Elms Sam Garfield Floyd Rosier Harold Wright Paul Schroeder Tim Prey Joan Stough Jim Olson Fern Wright Ann Lynn Bayes Norris Elden Clara Titus Robert Mitchell Allan McKee William Bowler Frey Sam Wilkinson Schroeder Haley Garfield Joan St . Juely William Lange Titus Wilkinson Olson Baumgarth Wright Baumganth Larry Shelander Ben Burdo Dexter Elden

Mary Nevins To Speak To Miami Rotary

Rev and Mrs L J Nevins learn daughter Mary, a Berkley teacher, was invited to speak at a Miami Rotary meeting this weekend. She will discuss her studies and the trip abroad sponsored by Rotary. The trip will be by plane with all expenses paid and follows prior Rotary talks.

Mary Nevins Miami L. J. Nevins Mary Berkley Miami Florida Rotary

Rich Experience in Twenty Six Years of Teaching

The Sentinel begins a series on long serving Claye Public School faculty. Mrs Myrtie Bowerman of Clare Public Schools has taught for nearly 26 years across many subjects. She now teaches English and journalism at Clare High School, coadvises the Girls Athletic Association, and produced the school paper Pioneer.

the Sentinel Claye Public School Myrtie Bowerman Clare Public Schools Pioneer CHS Girls Athletic Associaton

Rev Schut Preaches First Sermon at Clare Baptist

The Clare Baptist Church welcomes Rev Gerrit Schut who recently accepted the pastorate. He will deliver his first sermon next Sunday after arriving with his wife and two children from Mc Bain. The Schuts plan to stay at the Clara Baptist parsonage on 209 East Sixth Street.

Schut Gerrit Schut Clare Baptist Church

William Wilson Killed In Auto Wreck

Lt. William Wilson a United States Navy jet pilot died in an auto wreck October 7 while returning to his home in Virginia Beach from duty at the Oceana Naval Base. Born August 10, 1981 in Detroit and a Midland High School graduate, he married Yvonne Balbridge in 1955 and is survived by his wife, parents, two brothers, two sisters, and grandparents. The Midland Knights of Columbus prayed the Rosary at the Wilson home before the funeral attended by many Clare residents.

Wiliam Wilson Oceana Norfolk Detroit Midland High School Central Michigan College Mt. Pleasant Detroit College of Law William Bowler Clare Midland Knights of ‘Columbus

Homecoming Week Sparks Clare High Festivities

Clare High School prepares a full Homecoming weekend with a week of events led by the CHS marching band. A Thursday parade downtown and Friday football game set the stage for the Homecoming Ball with a queen contest among five CHS co-eds.

F “Clare High School Clare Christine Carrow Margie Woods Eileen Gruno Beverly Thayer Margaret Seiter Nancy Neff Nola VanBuskirk Beth Schultz CHS Clare Shepherd Doherty Clare-Shepherd Misa Clare High Nelson Carrow Mangie Wood Dewey Wood William Gruno Beverly ‘Ithayer Rolland Thayer Albert Seiter

Slow polio vaccine uptake prompts calls for private doctors

Health officials report slow response from parents of nine year olds delaying polio vaccination. In Clare Arenac and Gladwin counties doctors and Clare General Hospital say supplies are available and ready to inject when contacted. Dr. Irwin Sweet notes state funds cover medicine costs and expects professional charges for administration.

Clare General Hospital Clare Harrison-Coleman Sentinel Cee Ioke Clare Health Department Polio Foundation Red Cross Irwin Sweet District Seven Michigan Arenac Gladwin Sweet

Colonville Parsonage Burns in Fire Loss Estimated at $3,000

Fire of unknown origin damaged the Colonville Church of God parsonage home of Rev and Mrs Joe Vanderveen on Friday afternoon. Loss included clothing and furniture valued at between 1500 and 3200 dollars. The Vanderveens were away at the Michigan Eldership meeting in Arthur Center when notified. Mrs Fred Yimmerman reported the blaze to Clare Fire Department. They are staying with Mr and Mrs Virgil Kistler during repairs.

Colonville Church Arthur Center Fred Yimmerman Clare Fire Department Vanderveens Virgil Kistler

Hospital Auxiliary Film Night At Hotel Doherty

The Cline Hospital Auxiliary met at Hotel Doherty on Monday for its October meeting. President Mrs. William Maxwell announced reports from the Ways and Means committee detailing rummage and bake sales in November, the spring card party, and other small projects. The group approved sending Health Magazine to Clare Public Library for one year. Mrs. William Guinand won the mystery prize. The program featured a film on the life of a student doctor titled D.O. Physician and Surgeon. Hostesses were Mrs. Gloria Wirt and Mrs. Joyce Martin of Houghton Lake.

Cline Hospital Doherty William Maxwell Ways and Health Clare Public Library William Guinand D.O. Physican Gloria Wirt Joyce Martin Houghton Lake

Well-Baby Meetings Scheduled in Local Churches and Court House

Well-Baby gatherings are set for October 19 at Farwell Methodist Church from 9 to 11 a.m. and 1 to 3 p.m. Also on October 21 in the County Courthouse basement at Harrigan from 9 to 11 a.m. Clare Congregational Church hosts October 19 sessions from 1 to 3 p.m.

Farwell Methodist Church Clare Congregational Church County Court House Harrigan

Marauding Dogs Kill 30 Sheep Near Beaverton

On Monday evening October 3 marauding dogs attacked a flock of 57 owned by Ricard Brushaber in Tobacco township Gladwin county near Beaverton. Mina Metcalf observed the livestock the next morning and alerted Brushaber who found 26 dead and others killed or fatally injured.

Ricard Brushaber Tobacco Township Gladwin County Beaverton Mina’ Metcalf Brushaber Brughaber

Rosebush Group Outlines Community Projects and Plans

The Rosebush Community Council met Tuesday evening at Rosebush School with president ae Decker presiding. Secretary Harvey Lowery read minutes. treasurer Earl House reported a net profit of 350 from the Annual Homecoming 4th of July celebration and committees were formed to coordinate with the Rosebush Chamber of Commerce on a Halloween party and a Christmas tree planting project. Oliver House discussed improving the Memorial Field entrance sign and a proposed tennis court project with winter ice skating plans discussed but not acted on. The council scheduled meetings for the fourth Monday of each month.

Rosebush Community Council Rosebush School Ae Decker Harvey Lowery Earl House Hoemcoming Ewart Bowerman Bearl ‘House Rosebush Harold Fluharty Carl Baird Oliver House Ronald Knapp John Osborn Chamber of ‘Commerce Waa

Illness Fatal To Dennis Beck

Dennis Beck fourteen year old son of Mr and Mrs W L Beck died October 8 at Community Hospital Mt Pleasant after a three month illness He was an eighth grade graduate of St Cecilia s parochial school and active in Boy Scouts and local baseball His funeral was October 10 at 10 am Rev J J Szuba presided Burial was in St Celilia s Cemetery Arrangements were by Doherty Funeral Home Clare and O Lachlin Coleman He is survived by his parents two sisters Kay Louise and Rita a brother and in law Bob Beck and grandparents John Beck Gaylord and Mrs Jacob Bednarek Manistee Friends came from several Michigan cities and Tulsa Oklahoma

Dennis Charles Beck W. L. ‘Beck Community Hospital Mt. Pleasant St. Cecilia’s Parochial School Clare Public School Boy Scout Clare Manufacturing J. J. Szuba Doherty Funeral Home Clare O’laughlin Coleman St. Celilia’s Doherty’s W. L. Beck Kay Louise Rita Bob Beck John Beck Gaylord Jacob Bednarek Manistee Harrison Farwell Ludington Muskegon Jackson Scotville Chicago Tulsa Oklahoma

Dedication Service Set For Church Of God Remodel

The Church of God at Clate is to dedicate its recent remodel with a Sunday service on October 16 at 11 a.m. Members have worked over a year installing carpeting and completing renovations. Rev. BL Cy Van Avery of Otsego will be guest speaker. Friends of the church are urged to attend.

Clate Church of God Cy van Avery Otségo

Clare Highs Triumph Over St Louis In Thrilling Victory

An aggressive Clare guard played through a swollen knee after a St Louis clash. Key plays by Pulcifer Kinsey and Robinette fueled decisive wins over Durand and St Louis, with Seiter scoring a fast 40 yard TD as Clare captivated the focal field. Band programs sold to fund new marching uniforms.

St. Louis Durand Clare CHS Quarry Pulcifer Claris Kinsey Nard Robinette St. Loui Larry Seiter Mwakes Unis

Also Mentioned on This Page

Clare County Fair Cederberg Houghton's Earl Baumegarth Albert Haley Conso Jo Anderson Gether Central’ Michigan College Vicksburg Florida McBain William Wilson News Society Clare High School Mid-Michigan Central Michigan Clarey Junior Varsity Mt. Pleasant JV Pioneers Une Shepherd Chesaning Shepherd JV Jim Dwyer Clare-Ithaca Ithaca Colonville Blaze Rosebush Group Dennis Beck Church of God
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