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Newspaper
Clare Sentinel
Location
Clare, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Sep 05, 1952
Page
1
A not yet complete record of public school enrollment shows 860 plus students with a 120 member freshman class and a kindergarten total of 79 up from 63. Crowded classrooms prompt desks and chairs shortages. Clare High School will join interscholastic activities as a Class B school this year.
Fay McCormick a Coleman resident was arraigned in Municipal Court on a reckless driving charge and fined 54 dollars. Ronald Wesley of Saginaw and Beaverton pled guilty to drunk and disorderly conduct, choosing a 40 dollar fine over 16 days in jail. Two Mexican youths who could not speak English paid taxi fares and were released. Wallace Windle of Brooklyn pled guilty to driving on the wrong side and was fined 6 dollars. William Strong of Mt. Pleasant faced a DUI charge and not guilty plea with exam set. John Shiflett, 14, Flint was held for his father after running away, with a potential juvenile remedy discussed.
Walter Deller born March 12 1882 in Stuben County Indiana died August 28 at age 70 years 5 months 16 days. Survived by wife Belle Coulter two daughters and two grandsons and one sister Mrs Josie Allen of Angola Indiana. Funeral from Stephenson Funeral Home at 2 PM Saturday with Rev Roush officiating at Cherry Grove Cemetery. Relatives attending from distance include sister Josie Allen three nieces and Mr and Mrs Arthur Smalley of Hamilton Ohio.
Clare faces severe storm water flooding with water over curbs on Fourth street. City engineer estimates $5,000 to $8,500 needed to improve drains to Little Tobacco Drain. Mayor Everts says districts may be marked for sewer projects as petitions pour in. total cost could exceed $60,000.
The Kiwanis Club of Clare will be represented at the 1952 Michigan Kiwanis District convention at the Hotel Statler in Detroit September 14 17. Delegates include Wallington Ritter and Campbell with speakers Donald Forsythe and Jo Hnois.
The Clare Alleys Ladies Bowling League met August 26 to reorganize for the season. They will commence league bowling next Tuesday evening September 9 at 6 45 o'clock.
A severe rainstorm Monday brought a cloudburst and strong wind across the area. Traffic slowed or halted as floodwater rose to feet in spots, telephone and electrical service were disrupted, and several trees were damaged near 202 S Fifth St and First St. No injuries were reported.
The Clare High School Band is selected as one of one hundred bands for the Michigan-Indiana football game in Ann Arbor on October 11. More than two hundred bands requested participation. The halftime show will feature formation baton twirlers and massed band, with special music and charts prepared for Clare. Parents may bring children to begin instruction on band instruments. recruitment starts Monday, September 29 at 7:00 p.m. A Lyons Band Company representative will discuss an easy payment plan and proper instrument fitting. Last year about fifty students joined the beginner band.
Mrs. Dean Manes of Clare, born in Italy, was naturalized as a U.S. citizen on Tuesday in Harrison Circuit Court. Judge Holbrook administered the oath as Prosecuting Attorney Hughes welcomed her and her husband, who married in Florence on October 18, 1947, and arrived in the United States the next month with their three year old son.
Ralph Laurella a 44 year old guest at Hotel Doherty was found dead in his room at 9 00 Sunday morning Coroner Carl Stephenson said Laurella had been dead since about Saturday morning An autopsy found poisoning as the cause and a note indicated suicide He had been despondent over marital troubles with a former wife Laurella was known to have lived in Fairbanks Alaska and Brooklyn New York The remains were taken to Stephenson Funeral Home and travers to Saginaw then shipped to Brooklyn per a brother Andrew State Police are continuing the investigation.
Kenneth W. Borror 51 longtime resident of the area died Sunday at a Columbus Ohio hospital after a period of illness. Born January 14 1901 near Columbus he worked for Sun Oil Company as a land leasing man for 15 years. He lived in Clare Michigan before 1950 when he and his family moved to Mt Pleasant. He was active in the Clare Congregational Church and local civic affairs and is survived by his wife Martha a daughter Janice and several Ohio relatives. Funeral services were held at 3 00 PM Wednesday in Toledo.
Half year motor vehicle license plates go on sale Tuesday September 2 at half price and remain legal until March 1 1953. Availability spans Clare county branch offices of the Secretary of State the Art Damoth Insurance Agency in Clare and County Treasurer Peter Oman’s office in Harrison.
Clare Public School adds five new teachers to the staff joining long time locals. August Arndt becomes high school principal with a background from Central Michigan and Mt. Pleasant High. New teachers fill grades from kindergarten to high school, with familiar staff continuing in core subjects.
No fatalities in the area during the holiday traffic as two teenagers and an 8 year old were hospitalized after a Wise township crash on a county road. The car driven by Ruth Valaser 15 of Flint sustained brain concussion and other injuries. Multiple other accidents north of Clare and near Farwell involved several drivers with minor injuries and reported damages.
John Look Lodge No. 404 F and AM will hold its first regular communication after the summer recess next Tuesday evening September 9 in the local Masonic Temple. Business includes plans for degree work and other items. All brothers urged to be present.
Clare County men Wilbur L. Siel and Carl W. Hoskey will depart September 16 for final induction in Detroit on September 17. Selective Service Board Clerk Phyllis Hartshorn said all dentists in priorities one, two and three will be called in September for pre physical examination. One Clare county dentist will depart September 17 for Detroit for examination September 18. Eleven dentists will depart September 25 for re examination in Detroit September 26. Two will be called for regular pre physical examination in September and depart September 24 for examination September 25.
At a Lake George Community Building meeting on August 1 1952 the Lake George Boat and Fishing Club elected officers for a one year term. President Chas W Strauch named board members Paul Wesch Ed Steininger Edward Frank James Wilson and Arthur Van Quaqueboke. Jack Hammond and Don Bell from the conservation department gave talks on conservation. Property owners interested in joining may contact the listed officers.
The Gold Star Mothers Inc met to finalize plans for the State Department Convention in Lansing September 26 and 27. Michigan chair Ina Hammond reported on Elsie Neller’s funeral and a hospital donation was approved.
Luther Charles Fox died at his home south of Lake Isabella county Michigan aged 81 years nine months and seven days after a heart attack in 1950. He was born November 22 1870 in Syracuse New York and worked as a carpenter and painter then served Lansing schools twenty years. He leaves wife Mamie two daughters Cynthia Samborn and Harriet Phillips two sons R C Fox and Norman Fox 21 grandchildren 46 great grandchildren and many relatives. Burial was in Gilmore Cemetery with Rev CG W Mackenzie officiating.
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