North Michigan’s Upper Peninsula Tops Ten Tourist Spots
Auto Club travel chief Harry W Rogan notes a 50 percent rise in inquiry since Mackinac Bridge opening. He lists the ten top UP attractions: Big Springs Fayette Isle Royale Mackinac Island Pictured Rocks Porcupine Mountains Sault Locks Tahquamenon Falls, with notes on access and features.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michigan
Upper Peninsula
Harry W. Rogan
Auitomobucc Club of Michigan
Auto Club
Mackinac Bridge
Rogan
Big Springs
Brockway Mountain Drive
Fayette
Isle Royale National Park
Mackinac Island
Pictured Rocks
Porcupine Mountains
Sault Locks
Tahquamenon Falls
New Bridge
Kitchiti-kipi
Palms Book State Park
Manistique
Brockway Mountain
Copper Country
Highlands
Lake Superior
Fort Wilkins
Bay de Noe
Isle Royale
National Park
America
Houghton
Hancock
Copper Harbor
Straits
Old Fort
Mather
Ishpeming
Negaunee
Arcadian
Munising
Lake of
Dominic F. McConnell Dies Suddenly
Dominic F. McConnell died at home after a heart attack. A Clare resident 24 years and Standard Oil distributor, he was active in the Knights of Columbus and served as State District Deputy. Survived by wife Ella Sage, son Patrick, daughter Monica Biliski, and siblings. Services held at St. Cecilia's Church with burial in St. Cecilia's Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dominic F. McConnell
McConnell
Michigan
Knights of Columbus Lodge
General Assembly of Knights of Columbus
Saginaw
K.C. Lodge
Clare
Standard Oil
Ella Sage
Patrick
Monica Biliski
Grand Rapids
Edward
Detroit
Gertrude Watters
St. Paul
Minn
Rotary Governor Fischer Urges Service Motive
Bay City District Governor Ron ald E. Fischer told a Clare club meeting that half a million Rotary men in 10 000 clubs worldwide form a force for humanity with a common aim of useful service to others. He urged renewed enthusiasm for Rotary International aims and ideals in challenging times. Introduced by club president Omer Parent.
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Rotary
Globe
Ronald E. Fischer
Bay City
Clare Club
Rotary International
Fischer
Omer Parent
Room 19 Interception By Teacher
The article examines note passing in class and how teachers intercept such messages. It reflects on privacy, embarrassment, and the shift in trends including students wearing babushkas and carrying maps on hats while critiquing modern education.
Clare Manufacturing Honors Ten-Year Employees at Banquet
Fifty-two Clare Manufacturing workers with ten years of service were praised by Nelson A. Miles of Holley Carburetor at the Third Annual Recognition banquet held at Barnes Skyline Room. Catherine Wloch led the group with a near perfect ten year record and received a $25 savings bond.
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Clare Manufacturing
Nelson A. Miles
Holley Carburetor
Barnes Skyline
Town and Country
Catherine Wloch
Harrison
John Bell
Frances Slater
Mr. Miles
Lyle Skinner
Clare
Harold Sandborn
Governor Williams Day Declared in Clare Michigan
The City of Clare proclaims Thursday September 25, 1958 as Governors Day to honor Governor G Mennen Williams. Mayor Gerald Nivison urges residents to join in public observances and extend a cordial welcome to the state chief executive.
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Clare
Clare County
G. Mennen Williams
State of
Michigan
Williams
Lay Out New Route for U S 10 Midland by-pass
The State Highway Department will hold a public hearing Sept 22 1958 on a 25.8 mile relocation of U S 10 in Midland and Isabella counties an $11 5 million project Commissioner John C Mackie announced Today The plan includes eight interchanges and a 15 bridge program linking Bay City to Clare to U S 27 Expressway with preliminary letting dates in 1959 and 1960.
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State Highway Department
Midland
Deonele County
John C. Mackie
Auditoriu
Midland Public Library
Eastman Street
Highway Department
Bay City-Midland
Bay City
Clare
Cld County
Detroit
Flint
Saginaw
Michigan
Upper Peninsula
Ohio
U.S. Bureau of Public Roads
Stark Road
Midland By-Pass
Isabella County
Averill
Midland-Isabella County Line
County
Midland County
Stark Rd
Hope Rd
Sanford Lake
Sanford Lake Rd
Mud Creek
Buff Creek
M 18
Shaffer Rd
Coleman Rd
Loomis Rd
Seaton Rd
U.S. 10
Dunlop Rd
M 30
Wackerly Rd
Price Rd
West River Rd
Beamish Rd
Ellsworth and
Eastman Streets
Township Officers Conference Set For Harrison Itinerary
The Fourth Annual Township Officers Conference gathers leaders from Clare Manistee Wexford Missaukee Mason Lake Osceola counties at Harrison High School on Tuesday September 23. Panels include Clare officials Tom Hecker and Hazel Mavis plus state and local figures to discuss 1958 legislation and clerk treasurer procedures.
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Manistee
Wexford
Missaukee
Mason, Lake, Osceola
Clare
Harrison
Tom Hecker
Wiliam A. Henderson
Visors Wi
Hazel A. Mavis
Frost
Floy E. Sturgis
Garfield
Hans C. Rasmussen
Russell H. Strange, Jr
Walter G. Nakkila
House of Representatives
William E. Dennis al
State “Association of Supervisors
William A. Henderson
Clare County
Robert M. Montgomery
Elizabeth Meyer
Osceola County
Eddie Shranger
Missaukee County
Volney Reynolds
Manistee County
Fred R. Finstrom
Wexford County
Hilda Cilman
Jennie Dorr
Butch Denton Injured Plowing After Bee Stings
Arthur Denton Jr. known as Butch was badly hurt Saturday when a tractor struck a bee nest he hit while plowing. He suffered broken ribs a jaw fracture and other injuries. He is from Farwell and hospitalized at Mt. Pleasant Community hospital as of week’s start.
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Arthur
Butch) Denton
Arthur Denton
Farwell
Mt. Pleasant Community Hospital
Red Cross Names New County Home Service Contacts
The Clare County Red Cross announces new Home Service contacts for communities. In Clare call Mrs. Howard Everts, Farwell contact Frank Coker, and Harrison reach Mrs. Curt Murton. A Red Cross County Board meeting is set for Monday September 22 at Mrs. Curtis Murton's Harrison home.
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Clare County
The
American Red Cross
Home Service
Clare
Howard Everts
Farwell
Frank Coker
Harrison
Curt Murton
Red Cross County Board
Curtis Murton
Drive-In Church Service Planned Near Clare
The Dover Church five miles north and one mile east of Clare will hold an open air service on September 21 at 8 00 pm. The service will be broadcast by loud speaker for car attendees with special music planned. Rev Duane McNeil is the pastor.
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Dover
Clare
Duane McNeil
Airport plans to visit Traverse City for airport upgrades
Clare Mayor Gerald Nivison and Commissioner Dan Burdo planned a trip to Traverse City midweek to consult with Department of Aeronautics officials about improvements to the local airport. The modernization program would use federal and state funds available to communities for such projects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clare
Gerald Nivison
Dan Burdo
Traverse City
Department of Aeronautics
Combined Scout Drive Aims to Raise 4500 in Clare County
The Tomahawk District of the Valley Trails Council seeks 4500 for Boy and Girl Scout programs in Clare County. Marvin Gies chairs the effort with Richard Groves as Clare city drive chairman. Keith First leads Harrison. Jack Cavanaugh oversees Lake George Area. Farwell and Lake to be announced. Budgets set with Boy Scout cut nearly 500. Girl Scout unchanged.
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Tomahawk
Valley Trails Council
Clare County
Marvin Gies
Clare Manufacturing Co
Gies
Richard Groves
Doherty Hotel
Clare
Groves
Keith
Harrison Grocer
Harrison
First
Lake George Area
Jack Cavanaugh
Farwell
Lake
Birthday Party Surprise for Albert Willey at Clare Post Office
Albert Willey, aged 73, was surprised by about thirty friends and postal staff at the Clare Post Office during a birthday gathering after his daily Cadilllac to Clare route. Attendees included postmasters and families from Cadillac Marion McBain Farwell Grawn Rosebush and Lansing star route operator Aust. The group presented gifts to Albert and his daughter Mary Ann Johnston received a gift from Clare postal employees. Willey’s seven years of six day a week service is noted.
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Albert Willey
Clare
Cadillac
Albert
Marion
Shankland
Rawson
de Riuter
McBain
Littlefield
Farwell
Earl Tupper
Grawn
Jackson
Andrew Willey
Rosebush
Earl Willey
Nellie Willey
Mr. Pleasant
Atleold Johnston
Lansing
Openings Remain In CMC Courses
Central Michigan College off campus Clare classes stay open through September 17 with no late fee. History 212 with Arthur Fiol and Psychology 308 for undergraduate credit meet at 445 and 745 pm. Over 35 Clare County residents have enrolled. registration at class meeting or CMU Field Services.
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Central Michigan College
Clare
United States
Arthur Fiol
Clare County
Central Michigan College Field Services
Bearer of the Book documentary on Bible Society translation
The American Bible Society announces a new documentary film Bearer of the Book. The film covers the society’s worldwide program of translation publication and distribution of the Scriptures using a four channel sound format.
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The
American Bible, Society
Dales Versus Chips In Charity Grid Tilt
The Red Feather football charity game pits Hillsdale College Chargers against Central Michigan College Chippewas in Sag inaw on September 17. Tickets at two Mt. Pleasant outlets range from 3.00 for 50 yard line seats to 1.00 for general admission. high school students pay 0.50. The Hillsdale team enters with a 34 game winning streak.
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Saginaw
Central Michigan College
Chippewas
Hillsdale College
Mt. Pleasant
Paul Gustafson
Fordney Club
Cole’s
CMC
Beatty and White Men’s Clothing
Mt. Pleasant. Co
Hillsdale
Cental Michigan College
Gustafson
Dales From
Gen ie Heath murder case to resume hearings in Farwell
The 18 year old Genie Heath of Saginaw faces a murder accusation in the death of Mrs Beverly Thompson in Clare county. Hearings will resume before Judge John DeForest in Farwell next Monday after a recess that followed two days of testimony.
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Genie Heath
Saginaw
Beverly Thompson
Clare County
Court of Farwell
John DeForest
Heath
Pioneers Prepare for 1958 Grid Season on Air Defense
With the 1958 season opening in a week, Coach George Perry fine tunes unit work on pass defense after a scrimmage loss to Traverse City St. Francis. Deb Nolan passes to Bill Zinser as Larry Stanley contends with a knee injury that may sideline him for the Saginaw opener against Michigan Lutheran Seminary.
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Pioneer
George Perry
Traverse City St. Francis
St. Francis
Clare
Deb Nolan
Bill Zinser
Larry Stanley
Michigan Lutheran Seminary
Saginaw
Stanley
Nolan
CHS
Seminary
Roy Dunbar Named Local Dealer for Perma Built Homes
Roy Dunbar announced appointment as local dealer for Perma-Built homes, ready cut lumber, and packaged materials for complete residential units. Homes can be built on a customer lot or delivered pre-cut materials for do it yourself assembly with only a hammer. Various plans in many sizes, with or without heating units, are offered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roy Dunbar
Mr. Dunbar
Dunbar
Re Planting Crooked Lake Restocks with Game Fish
Lake residents report a Department of Conservation restocking program at Crooked Lake. The effort, continuing through next week, introduces Blue Gills Sunfish Trout and Bass while removing undesirable stunted fish. Pike planting is planned for next spring.
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Crooked Lake
Department of Conservation
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Panama
Kiel
Tahquameon Falls
Newberry
Mississippi River
Alae Ewe Eee
Room
James Middaugh
Harold F. Gustafson
William Warren, Sr
State Association of Supervisors
Elvera Hawkins
Butch
Denton
Red Cross
al Willey
P.O
Dales
Charity
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