Michigan Grange Opposes Con-Con Proposal At 1960 Convention
The Michigan State Grange, with 500 delegates and 30 000 members, opposed Proposal No 3 on the November 8 ballot to amend the state constitution for a new convention. Delegates warned the plan would centralize power in metro areas and reduce outstate voice, favoring Wayne Macomb and Oakland counties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michigan State Grange
Michigan
Grange
Senate
House
Wayne
Macomb
Oakland
Clare County Farm Bureau
Clare County Court House
Franklin Schaaf
Donald Davis
County Resolutions Committee
State Dept. of Agriculture
Walter Garver, Jr
Howard Ryckman
Clarence Davis
Roy Hammersley
Walter Ehle
Robert Krell
Mark McKenna
US-27 in County to Be Bid for 4.1 Mile Section
The second section of US 27 freeway between Clare and Harrison will be bid for 4.1 miles from Hatton Road north to M-61. Completion is set for August 31 1962. Bids opened October 19 for a 6.7 mile stretch at the M-61 junction with Pierson Construction Co the low bidder at 2334660 dollars. About 14 miles of new freeway in Clare county will be under construction or contract after November 16 leaving a nine mile Clare to Hatton Road segment to be negotiated. In Isabella county contracts bring the road to the south limits of Clare.
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Clare
Harrison
Hatton Road
Pierson Construction Co
Clare County
Isabella County
Bankers Hear Alarm Over Deficit And Gold Crisis
Bank presidents and officers from Clare to Alma met at the Gratiot County Bankers Association meeting in Clare. Dr. Lewis Lloyd of Dow Midland warned that a growing deficit and planned spending could trigger devaluation and inflation if Kennedy wins, urging caution about gold reserves and dollar prestige. Hamilton J. Stroupe became 1961 president. Alfred Bush and William Davis named officers.
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Gratiot County Bankers’ Association
Clare
Lewis Lloyd
Dow
Midland
Hamilton J. Stroupe
Commercial National Bank
Ithaca
Frank LaGoe
Citizens State Bank of
Association
Alfred Bush
Commercial Savings Bank
St. Louis
Michigan
William Davis
Bank of Alma
Wedgewood
Doherty
Lloyd
United States
Washington
U.S
John Kennedy
Nineteen to Regional FHA Session From Clare Chapter
Nineteen girls plus two advisers and Miss Bentley the faculty advisor attended the Clare Chapter FHA regional meeting in Gladwin on October 22. The program ran from 8 1:43 a m to 3 00 p m with a morning session of candidate speeches and a featured talk by Miss Martindale from Midland High. FHA Consultant Miss Losnuk delivered greetings from the state office and the afternoon featured a ceremony installing new officers.
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Helen. Kennedy
Miss Bentley
Clare
Future Homemakers of America
Gladwin
Norning
Miss. Martindale
Midland ‘High School
Losvnk
FHA
Civitan Club Aids Needy Children With Toy Drive
Civitan Club in Clare announces a Christmas program to repair discarded toys for underprivileged children. Members will collect toys at Stephenson Funeral Home and return them ready for gift giving. A separate Halloween event will offer free cotton candy Monday evening at the Glaze Fire Hall for all kids.
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Civitan
Clare
Stephenson
Civitans
Monnday
Glaze Fire Hall
Dem Committee Appointed by Clare County Party Leader
Clare county's Democrat Party chairman Larry Jackson appointed a county vice chairman and seven committee members at a meeting held Thursday of last week. Mrs Edna Markell of Harrison was named top assistant to Jackson, with Elmer L Lepp Harrison Mrs Harry Cornell Garfield John Laverty Farwell Surrey Two Hugh Markell Greenwood Otto Sharp Franklin Fred Zimmerma Sheridan Roy Hoover Grait among other newly appointed committeemen.
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Clare County
Democrat Party
Larry Jackson
Edna Markell
Harrison
Jackson
Elmer L. Lepp
Harry Cornell
Garfield
John Laverty
Farwell
Surrey
Hugh Markell
Greenwood
Otto Sharp
Franklin
Fred "Zimmerma
Sheridan
Roy Hoover
UNICEF Doorbell Appeal By Youth Groups
UNICEF members from Congregational and Methodist youth groups plan Halloween doorbell rounds to collect cash donations for underprivileged children in backward countries. Residents are urged to have coins or cash ready in marked collection boxes carried by the young volunteers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Unicef
United
Complete Speaker List For Workshop
An industrial development workshop for Michigan leaders will be held in Clare on November 3 at the Hotel Doherty. Expert panelists will cover financing federal assistance site development and community organization to attract industry with case studies and success stories from Michigan towns.
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Michigan
Lower Peninsula
Clare
Doherty
Alan Watt
Robert Lehman
Small Business Administration
Detroit
William F. Jewell
U.S. Department of Commerce
Harold T. Smith
Up« John Institute
Kalamazoo
Michigan Equity Corporation
Will
Homecoming at Clare Marred by Ithaca Loss
Ithaca Yellowjackets beat Clare 19 to 7 as Clare fumbles and misplays hurt their chances. Donna McKee, CHS senior, crowned Homecoming Queen and featured on parade float before halftime ceremonies. Clare falls to 1-5 and seeks next contest against Chesaning. final game set November 5 at Sacred Heart field.
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Clare High School
Ithaca
Donna McKee
CHS
Alert Yellowjackets
Clare
Pioneers
Chesaning
Sacred Heart
Mt. Pleasant
Clara Lodge Rebekah celebrates 70th anniversary and honor vets
The Clara Rebekah Lodge marks its 70th anniversary with a veteran members circle and honors. Mrs. Erma Rutter welcomes guests at Clare IOOF hall with dignitaries from Hemlock Alma and other communities attending. A three tiered anniversary cake is cut by Mrs. Snider and Mrs. Otter.
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Clara Rebekah Lodge
Erma Rutter
Noble Grand
Patsy Schlafley
Rutter
Helen Welch
Clare Ioof Hall
Luella Otter
Hemlock
Rebekah Assembly
Naomi Wright
Alma
Rebekah
Genevieve Irwin
Department of Ladies Auxiliary
Grand Lodge
Willis Wheatley
James Yeoman
George Husson
Farwell
Rebekah Association
Ira Atterbury
Madeline Seiter
Clare
Shepherd
Mt. Pleasant
Weidman
Coleman
Owosso
Eva Schlafley
Lodge
Fern Wright
Margaret LaVaye
Etta Snider
Alice Erter
Fannie Yeoman
Fern Archambault
Margaret Irwin
Alba Lyness
William Artcliff
Andrew Irwin Sr
Mary Mussell
Otter
Snider
Virginia Stevenson
Lucelia McDonald
Olive Irwin
Six Eagles bear hunt in Michigan’s upper peninsula
Six young men from the Eagle neighborhood camped five days in Michigan’s upper peninsula hoping for a bear trophy. They saw bears but did not take a shot. The party ranged from 18 to 23 years old and plans for a future trip as valuable stalking experience.
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Michigan
Upper Peninsula
Eagle
Bruin
Dan Bay
Don David
Garry Simpkins
Walter Pudy
Ted Reger
Leo Lopez
Clare to add 600 gallon per hour water from new well
City Manager Clarence Gunn said the final connection operation will take about 10 days before Clare’s latest well feeds city mains. The No 5 well is guaranteed to deliver 600 gallons per hour, improving supply in emergencies and widening area pressure reach.
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Clare
Clarence Gunn
Katherine Dunlop
Gunn
City Well No
John R. Street
New City
Layne-Northern Company
Advice for a safe Halloween from University of Michigan doctors
Pediatricians at the University of Michigan Medical Center offer safety tips for costumes and visibility. Use luminous tape and a flashlight, avoid open flames, keep porch lights on, and supervise young trick or treaters to prevent fire and trips.
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University of Michigan Medical Center
U-M
Homecoming at Herrick honors early settlers
A Herrick Mennonite Church program on November 5 from 1 to 5 p m recalls the community’s origins. Rev Floyd Boutrager invites former residents and descendants to reconnect and help present historical information. Descendants Mrs Emma Sager and Mrs Margie Foster organize the event.
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Herrick
Herrick Mennonite Church
Floyd Boutrager
Lansing
Emma Sager
Clare
Margie Foster
Ontario
Lansing Brothers
Lansingville
Michigan
Capitol City
William Bowen
Jamiés Marlin
Robert Maxwell
John Presley
Peter Murphy
John Edwards
Mel Léomis
Abraham Jennings
Samuel MeJames
Thomas
Robinson
Thomas . Walton
Worden Parsell
Peter Renner
Rabies Dog Vaccination Clinic Planned in Isabella County
Isabella County plans the first rabies vaccination clinic for dogs at Union Township Hall on Thursday November 3 from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. A $1 per day charge will cover vaccine costs. Local veterinarians donate time and the Health Department runs arrangements. Vaccination is mandatory for license eligibility.
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Isabella County
Isabella County Board of Supervisors
Union Township Hall
Preston Road
South Washington Road
Isabella County Health Department
Board of Supervisors
O Day Nets 696 Series in Clare Bowling
Frank O Day rolled a 233 220 243 for a 696 series the second highest sanctioned mark in Clare City Association history on Friday October 21. The existing record stands at 739 by Jake Walker, with only Larry Shelandgy's 690 a notable nearby effort. O Day achieved his big series with the Gl obal team in Major League at Clare.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank O'Day
Clare City
Jake Walker
Ker
Larry Shelandgy
O'Day
Glo Bal
Clare
Ao Poe Aurrenty
Averay
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Oussfakatia Members
Banker Group
Dem
Jim Pertine
Clare High
Yellowjacket
Sentinel
Michigan Economic Development Department
Don Weeks
Robert Byers
Ben Clark
South Haven
Ken Houck
Port Huron
Harris Miller
Ralph F. Swan
Clara Lodge
Iva Fisher
Myrtle Nash
Schlafley
Oddfellow
Earl Henderson
U.P. Bear Hunt
O’day
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