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Newspaper
Clare Sentinel
Location
Clare, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Oct 16, 1953
Page
1
The Sentinel unveils a new Excelsior type for body text, replacing the old Roman style. The change aims at darker, crisper print on bright newsprint, improving readability and modernizing the newspaper’s look and headline presentation.
The Oct meeting of the Chatterbox Community Farm Bureau gathered Oct 9 at the Humphrey home Clare Route 1. Fifteen women attended as officers for Clare County Farm Bureau Women were elected and the group planned a Nov 8 meeting with pot luck lunch.
The Clare County Republican Committee met in Harrison to fill the Lake postmaster vacancy. They recommended Katherine Holmes, assistant postmaster, be appointed until a Civil Service exam is held, succeeding ill postmaster Clifford Ma Josh.
Clare JV remains undefeated with a 19 to 0 victory over Shepherd as Charles Ruby scores on a 60 yard return and a quarterback keeper. Pat Pudyay returns a kickoff, and Jay Lehr adds the extra point. Francis O'Day shines on defense. Next home game vs St Louis Wednesday Oct 21 at 8:00 p.m. Tickets cut to 30 cents adults and 15 cents students.
The Post Office sets October 15 to November 15 as the window to accept Christmas parcels for Armed Forces members overseas with National Military Establishment concurrence. Early mailing is urged to ensure delivery in good condition, especially for perishable food items. Air parcel post for overseas personnel should be mailed by November 25. overseas movement depends on military needs.
State Highway Commissioner Charles M. Ziegler announced two county road projects started in Isabella and Clare counties. In Isabella, 5.7 miles of bituminous aggregate surfacing on routes east and south from the Gilmore town hall and on FAS route 100 from US 27, contracted to Hicks Company for $36,004.25, due October 31, 1953. In Clare, 5.7 miles of non skid surfacing on Lake George road from M-115 to Lake George, contracted to Peninsula Asphalt & Construction Company for $18,068.00.
Nelson Hugh Brown, 59, of Farwell, died suddenly at Clare General Hospital on Tuesday evening October 13. Funeral services will be held at Coker Funeral Home at 2:00 PM Saturday afternoon, with Rev. Mary House officiating, and interment in Surrey Township Cemetery.
Eagle Scout Nivison, son of Mr and Mrs Gerald Nivison of Clare, receives the rank amid family and community recognition.
Police investigated a break-in at Giant Market Clare last Friday night. Thieves forced a back door with a cedar rail battering ram and looted fresh meat and groceries valued at a full side of beef. Investigations linked to Farwell Lumber Yard and two service stations, with multiple agencies called to the scenes.
Glen H Strouse 59 longtime Sheridan township farmer died at home Monday after months of ill health. A lifelong resident except for childhood years he married and raised a family with two children and two grandchildren. He underwent surgeries at Central Michigan Community Hospital Mayo Clinic Rochester and returned home prior to funeral services Thursday at Cherry Grove cemetery.
Mrs Barbara Haske Clare Public School homemaking teacher announces the department has new equipment. The two apartment size stoves replace a large stove and are automatic with new-type burners. A smaller eight foot refrigerator with the same capacity and a modern freezing unit will improve service and handling of large homemaking classes this year.
Clare High School gears up for homecoming with a parade Friday afternoon and evening. Tickets for the football game include a vote for the queen while events begin with a bonfire and pep rally Thursday. Alumni are invited to the post game dance at the school.
The Production and Marketing Administration, a bureau of the Agriculture Department, faces elimination amid long standing farm policy controversy. National Grange and small local groups oppose subsidies and government controls, with Andrew Keyser leading the Clare County PMA Committee as reviews proceed until the November 1 date.
Girl Scout Troop 9 has elected officers for the 1958 season. Sharon Jackson serves as president, Carol Baumgarth as vice president, Gloria Olsott as secretary treasurer, and Ann Elden as publicity chair. The troop plans a Christmas season program and is working on cooking badges.
Mrs. Ruth Herron received an official letter stating Pvt. Jesse Herron was reported missing at 4:00 am on July 14, 1953, while a Cannoneer in Kumhwa area. The letter notes overrun by the enemy and ongoing exhaustive search to determine his whereabouts. Captain Raymond Geoffrion, Artillery Commanding, signed.
Clare High School hosted an all day librarian meeting on October 12 in the auditorium. President Mary Randall led the business session with Superintendent Thomas Campbell in attendance. New officers were elected Kenneth White as president Katherine Brom as vice president Kay Allen as secretary and Nancy Randall as treasurer. Louise Reese State Librarian spoke on this year’s best new books and Margaret S Millar demonstrated poster and bulletin board techniques. Leon Burgoyne spoke on writing and published his book Jack Davis Forward after signing copies. Attending schools included Houghton Lake Pinconning Mt Pleasant Oscoda Roscommon Beaverton Beal City Shepherd and Midland.
Official announcement details a broad advertising push for Plymouth models 1954 to appear in about six thousand weekly newspapers nationwide starting January. Local showrooms Brackart's Sales and Service and Bob's Sales and Service display Belvederes Savoy and Plaza body types in Clare.
The Clare County 4 H Club will meet in the courthouse basement at Harrison at 8 30 p m Monday October 19. Officers will be elected including a director and a director to fill yadney. A report on the 4 H stand at the county fair will be given. Members are urged to attend.
The Northwest District sewer trunk line project has entered its third week with variable progress and costs. The crew crossed Cedar Street on Wednesday, set a daily record of 185 feet, and paid 94 cents per foot, while foreman Laurence Seiter left after a dispute with Commissioner Charles Cooper.
Midland Northeastern Junior High defeated Clare freshmen 20 to 0 on Wednesday. Coach Teixeira praised potential and noted room for improvement, citing Don Bay and Richard Duffiney for commendable play and forecasting stronger Mt. Pleasant freshman competition on October 28 at home.
Clare Rotary Club held its noon luncheon at Hotel Doherty with President Dan McDonald presiding. Stuart Bicknell introduced Wilson Rinehart of Harrison who shared pictures from a 9,200 mile Alcan Highway trip, detailing visited points. Visiting Rotarians included Ray Monroe Dr. Thompson Allan Lampman Nick Murry Sheldon Smith and George Granger.
The Blue Star Mothers of the Clare Chapter seek the names and addresses of all total boys in service. Send notes to Doxvis Tormaski, PO Box 83, Clara, by October 24. Without names Christy has boxes cannot be sent.
Clare High School reports four senior candidates for homecoming queen chosen in class meetings on October 5. Mary Randall and Sally Gillespie among others lead in senior and junior voting with Cherie Cain and Marilyn Brewer among the rest. The queen will crown during the October 23 parade and October 28 game against Ithaca, with a 10:00 pm dance to follow.
Clare County Farm Bureau outlines a membership drive starting December 1 with an evening meeting November 8 at Hagle schoolhouse where roll call captains and helpers will receive instructions. A kickoff luncheon is set for November 30 and the annual meeting is scheduled for October 20 at Grant township hall. All members urged to attend.
Bell and Gault of Clare are drilling the Izwarski No 2 well in West Branch township Ogeman county. The lazy Oil Company well flows fifty barrels and is expected to exceed one hundred barrels when completed if formations stay favorable.
The regular meeting of the Clare PTA has been announced for next Monday in the all purpose room of the school.
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