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Newspaper
Clare Sentinel
Location
Clare, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Sep 15, 1966
Page
1
Gladwin voters approved a six mill operating tax increase 764 to 711 to restore services cut in austerity. The district plans to reinstate band and glee, add teachers in crowded grades, and bring back physical education with hires. Some building questions will be decided in December, with parts of the high school replacement to be on a separate election.
Holley Carburetor held its 7th Annual Stag Day at Twin Elms Golf Course on September 10. About 95 attendees enjoyed 18 holes with lunch, a cocktail hour, dinner, and trophy prizes MC'd by Richard Ballard and Albert Young. Flight 1 winner Sam Shepard, Flight 2 Leo St. Germaine, Flight 3 John Moerlin, with runners up Windy Colvin and Wayne Cowles. Special guest coordinator Roger Zatkoff, former Detroit Lion.
Enrollment at Clare Public Schools climbs to 1822, up over 100 from last year, prompting consideration of portable classrooms. Superintendent Richard L. Snyder says counts may rise on official day as crowded elementary and secondary classrooms prompt a facilities study this fall. The district adds a half time teacher to kindergarten and approves Patricia Mead as new Spanish teacher.
A planned A and P supermarket locate in Clare fell through due to remodeling costs of 38000 dollars. Talks with Cotter Buick building owner collapsed after a signed lease was held pending company approval. Auction of building equipment advertised for September 23 signals the delay and shift in plans.
James Seckman Jr. of rural Beaverton was injured Saturday when a tractor tipped while two men were removing logs near Clare. He suffered chest injuries a fractured spine arm lacerations and was treated at Clare Hospital. State Police investigated the accident.
Clare Rotary President Courtney Bauer announced that Rotary Governor Leland Harris and officials from Rotary International will attend a September 19 meeting in the high school cafeteria to launch Clare’s new Interact service club for top high school students.
Twenty two members and sons of the Clare Rod and Gun club met at the club house to set season plans. The Skeet trap is ready for shooting and the bow and arrow group reports the rifle range is open at the Murphy farm gravel pit one mile east of Clare. New members signed up and a plaque will honor the member who recruits the most new members from October 3 through March 1967. Meetings move to the first Monday of each month.
Boys ages eight to ten may register on the next two Mondays from 7 to 8 PM. Pack 3620, sponsored by the Knights of Columbus, meets in St. Cecilia Church basement. Pack 3625, sponsored by Kiwanis, meets at Clare Elementary School. One parent must accompany each boy.
Voters on November 8 will decide if 18 year olds may vote in the state. A constitutional amendment to lower the voting age from 21 to 18 will appear first on the General Election ballot. Director of Elections Robert M. Montgomery said the proposal will be number one with simple wording.
The Michilimacinac Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution in Clare holds its first meeting of the year on Wednesday afternoon September 21 at the Garfield Memorial Library. Judge Robert Campbell will speak to members during the session. A Constitution Week window display features flags over America at Maxwell Flower Shop September 17 20 and in the Clare library September 21 23.
The Coleman Board of Education approved a study committee to compare Coleman teachers' salaries with those in outlying districts following a complaint from the Coleman Teachers Education Association. The board also approved 88,181 dollars in payroll and general bills and planned to sell a 48 passenger school bus. Enrollment stood at 1,429 students for the 1966 67 year.
Clare High opens at home against rivals at Pioneers Field Friday night 8 00 p m with a strong defense and improving offense. The Pioneers beat Har rison and Mt. Pleasant Sacred Heart in a triangular meet and enter the US 10 race with momentum from three wins in four games. Coach Deb Nolan says attitude desire and hunger give the team a chance at the title.
Coaches and school officials met at the Doherty Hotel to map the new US-10 League. Clare aims to start a cross country program. Reed City already runs track. Evart plans next year. Freshmen football discussed. pricing set for tickets and a sportsmanship trophy to be awarded across football and basketball. Parking rules tightened at Clare games without liability for damage.
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