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Newspaper
Clare Sentinel
Location
Clare, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Sep 11, 1974
Page
1
Clare High School cancels the junior varsity season due to waning interest while the varsity and freshman programs continue. Athletic Director Jim Bedford and Coach Jim Colville cite nationwide trends, noting lower underclass participation and past strong years.
Clare Dales Mercure 28 drowned September 2 after a 23 foot sailboat with three others hit high waves near Cedar Point Sandusky. Coast Guard searches for his body as remarks discuss sports culture lag and Clare Booster Club revival amid shifting youth interests.
Preliminary Clare School enrollment as of September 6 shows 1799 students, down from 1864 the prior year, with late registrations expected to reach 1840. The report notes a peak of 1951 in 1971-72 and ongoing decline. several staffing changes are also approved, including resignations and new appointments. Tickets remain for the 4th Memorial Boy Scout dinner on September 12 at Windover Lake Ranch.
The Federal Broach & Machine Co of Livonia willexpand to Clare at 307 Maple Street creating about 30 local positions. A manager will begin hiring and training as equipment is delivered this week with full operation hoped by year end. The site was chosen for nearby heat treatment, access to expressways, and ready labor.
A barefoot two year old, Danny Ketchum, was found alive at 10 51 a m on September 4 by berry-pickers George R and George H Bowman eight miles north of Harrison in Frost Township. He spent the night in 30 degree temps. over 200 volunteers aided the search September 3 with another 100 the next morning.
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