City plans maintenance contract for trunklines in Clare
Clare city commissioners seek a maintenance contract with the State Highway Department to cover US-1 US-27 within city limits. The plan allocates 59600 for 12 months of labor equipment and materials with the state paying 8460 and the city 1200, plus overheads for street cleaning marking catching basins and storm sewer work. The budget also includes vacation sick leave retirement and compensation costs and notes equipment needs including a snow plow and sander.
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Clare
Michigan
Willard Wedge
Wedge
Maintainerice
County Highway Commission
State Highway Department
Howard Everts
Highway Department
I Remember General Grant Visit in Dakota Territory
A reminiscence recalls U S Grant visiting Bismarck in 1883 for the Capitol cornerstone while Sitting Bull and other Indians surrendered after Custer. Queen Victoria allegedly urged departure from Canada before returning to Standing Rock. The author notes family memories and polka dot hats.
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Jessamine
Burgum
Arthur
North Dakota
U. S. Grant
Bismarck
Dakota Territory
Capitol
Grant
Sitting Bull
U. S
Custer
Queen Victoria
Canada
Dakota
Standing Rock
Fort Yates
Clare High School Magazine Sale Opens September PRAY
The annual Clare High School magazine sale runs from September 23 to October 7. Every student may sell subscriptions to raise funds for class treasuries and prizes awarded to top sellers. Proceeds benefit the junior banquet prom events carnival homecoming and a farewell gift.
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Clare High School
Robert Johnson of Gladwin Dies From Heart Attack
Robert Johnson of Gladwin father of Mrs Tim Frey and Richard and Ralph Johnson of Clare died suddenly last Thursday noon from a heart attack. Survived by a widow five daughters and six sons. Funeral in Gladwin Saturday, with burial in Logan, Ohio. Attendees from Clare included Mr and Mrs Frey Mr and Mrs Richard Johnson and others. Burton E Switzer 79 died at home south of Temple after ill health since February. Surviving wife one daughter Bertha Baildy of Lansing two sons Floyd Switzer of Gleason Tenn and Vernice Switzer of Holt Mich seven grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren plus four sisters. Funeral services were from Temple Nazarene Church.
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Robert Johnson
Gladwin
Tim-Frey
Richard
Ralph Johnson
Clare
Burton E. Switzer
Temple
Ted
Bertha) Baildy
Lansing
Floyd Switzer
Gleason, Tenn
Vernice Switzer
Holt
Mich
Temple Navarene Church
Biggest Soda In Town Pays Off Bet
Local story recounts fifth grader Mike Campbell winning a massive cherry soda prize from his teacher Allan Tulk after Cleveland Indians pennant hopes, with a pan of 45 scoops ice cream and three big glasses of cherry soda. The victory party drew Mike's friends as a celebratory scene unfolds at his home.
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Clare
Candy Mountain
Tom Campbell
Donnie Carncross
Donnie Hughes
Mike Campbell
Instanter
Mark Campbell
Terry Cooper
Cleveland Indians
Mile Campbell
Thomas C. .Campbell
Cleveland
Mike
Allan Tulk
Mr. Tulk
Claré School
Tuk
Teachers To See Natural Surroundings In Clare Isabella
Conservation officials and teachers met at Clare high school to plan the Clare Isabella Teachers Institute on October 22. Jack Green of the State Conservation Department and Dan Balog of Isabella County soil conservation joined Central Michigan College staff to map an itinerary to notable sites in both counties. Buses will transport teachers along a preliminary route starting from the Clava ted.
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Clare-Isabella
Pioneers Dominate Gridiron Opener In 1954 Clash
Big Rapids beat Clare 7-6 as both teams opened Mid Michigan play with spirited defense and quick backfield action. Shepherd impressed with resolve though outgunned by the line, crowd near 800 watched a rugged opener. Clare and Shepherd seek first league win as they meet tonight with revenge on their minds.
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George Perry
Bolchers
Big Rapids
Big Rapids Cardinals
Clare
Mid-Michigan
Erh
Ithaca
Greenville High
St. Louis
Alma
Shepherd
Blue Jays
Evart
Durand
Swartz Creek
DeMolays Prepare for September 27 Installation
DeMolay installation set for Monday evening September 27 will seat officers elected last week including Master Counselor Irvin Ruby Senior Counselor Dick Fancon Junior Counselor Larry Seiter Senior Deacon Joe Humphrey Junior Deacon Bob Roe Senior Steward Dick Roe Junior Steward Jim Rulapaugh Orator Lavern Bolen Scribe Larry Everts Sentinel Jay Lehr Chaplain Bob Tubbs Marshall Jack Bailey Standard Bearer Leon Stanley Almonter Bob Bailey Preceptors Gene Campbell Bill Seiter Curt Hearns Jake Miller Glenn De Dolph Joe Humphrey Larry Everts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Irvin Ruby
Dick Fancon
Larry Seiter
Joe, Humphrey
Bob Roe
Dick Roe
Jim Rulapaugh
Laverne Bolen
Larry Everts
Sentinel
Jay Lehr
Bob Tubbs
Marshall
Jack Bailey
Rotarians to Publish Local History Paper in Clare
Clare Rotary Club members prepare to sell a newspaper featuring historical material on local organizations. The heavy advertising issue aims to raise funds for Clare’s proposed swimming pool. Last week G R Bogan presented lantern slides from a trip to the American and Canadian west.
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Clare Rotary Club
Clare
G. R. Bogan
Clare County Fair Outlook After Muddy Week
Clare County Fair faced a rain disrupted week with track cancellations and attendance about one third of prior years. Ray Harrold notes exhibitors, livestock and youth groups participated, Band Concerts succeeded, and Children’s Day was salvaged while horse racing was halted. A future date change may be discussed to improve weather prospects and avoid calendar conflicts.
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Muc
Ithe
Clare County
Ray
Harrold
Fair Board
Clare County Fair
Harrison Chamber
Comnerce
Wis
Mary Rilett
Frank. Rilett
Mrs Kaiser Talks To Sorority Meeting
The Béta Sigma Phi Sorority met in the Congregational Church basement on September 21 with Mrs. Robert Campbell presiding. Officers reported with Mrs. J. E. Gershon and Mrs. Jim Wood on secretary and treasurer duties, and Mrs. Neil Lawle named vice president to fill the vacancy. Guest speaker Mrs. Srecko Kajser shared informal tales of life in France and Italy, inviting questions from members.
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Béta Sigma Phi
Congregational Church
Robert Campbell
J. E. Gershon
Jim Wood
Neil Lawle
Campbell
Larry Wilcox
Srecko Kajser
France
Italy
Mrs Ina Hammond Injured In Crash Near St Johns
Mrs Ina Hammond sustained injuries in an auto accident Saturday evening when the vehicle she rode in veered out of control and rolled near St Johns. Driver was Mrs Violet Querback. Hammond initially taken to St Johns Hospital then moved to Clare Hospital Monday.
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Ina Hammond
St. Johns
Violet Querback
Hammond
St. Johns Hospital
Clare Hospital
Mission Film At Brown Corners
A film on missionary work in China titled Thy Will Be Done will be shown by the W M A of Brown Corners Church on Friday September 24 at 8 00 pm. Dr Dorothy Au of Burbank California will give a message. her mother heads the United Brethren in Christ mission school in Canton. Public invited to attend.
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China
W.M.A
Brown Corners
Dorothy ‘Au
Burbank
California
United Brethren In Christ Mission School
Canton
Fire Chief Warns Of No Protection
Clare Fire Chief Stan Parrish warns Wise township residents six miles south of Clare and six miles east that the Clare Fire Department has no contract for protection. Firefighters responded to a country blaze Tuesday. fire was already out upon arrival. Rosebush and Coleman units assisted. Town supervisors must arrange protection with Clare officials.
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Clare
Wise Township
Rosebush
Coleman
Wise
Stan Parrish
Clare Fire Department
Sentinels Notes From South Garfield and Nearby
Fireman Jack Bouchey and his bride were treated to a special ride as sirens race the streets in a playful dispatch from South Garfield. Mrs. James Sweet recovers from a broken leg while Stella Fraser and W. E. Badgley resume local columns Elm Grove and Temple news. John Green returns to State St mail duties. Ross Renner Gilmore places seventh in a National Lightweight Horse pulling contest at the Saginaw Fair. Chief Bert Head analyzes accident reconstructions using stamps. Merle Samborn wins a Free Press paper-selling contest earning a bicycle prize as autumn frost signals summer’s end.
Downtown Traffic Mishap Injures One
Mary Byzewski a 28 year old Detroit resident was injured in a two vehicle collision at the US 10 US 27 intersection. Leonard Byzewski 34 also of Detroit and Arthur Hunsberger 35 of Lake City were involved. Byzewski was taken to Clare Hospital with a cut cenin.
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Mary Byzewski
Detroit
Leonard Byzewski
McEwan St
Arthur Hunsberger
Lake City
Byzewski
Hunnsberger
Frank Wardell
Claré Hospital
Building Brighter With Howard Jones at Clare Cleaners
The return to business of Howard Jones and Mrs Jones at Clare Cleaners brings changes beyond service and performance. Detrex Drycleaning unit operates behind the scenes to improve work while a fresh light green paint decorates the storefront on Fourth Street.
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Howard Jones
Clare Public School enrollments hit historic high
School officials report total enrollment of 850 students for all grades, a new record, with elementary students at 512 and the junior class largest in Clare school history with 96 members. The rise prompts an added administrator and two new teachers as the building reaches capacity and prepares for tougher Class B competition.
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Tom C. Campbell
CHS
Clare
Clare High School elects senior and class officers
At Clare High School on Monday September 20 the senior class elected Don Squires as president with Ed White vice president Jean Walworth secretary and Joyce Archambault treasurer. Juniors sophomores and freshmen also elected officers and all groups planned magazine sales from September 23 to October 7 homecoming October 29 and the carnival November 19.
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Clare High School
Don Squires
Ed White
Jean Walworth
Joycé Archambault
Clark Kinsey
Leon Stanley
Phyllis Bolen
Jill Thayer
Markieth Allen
Richard Beery
Kay Ritter
Mary Tice
John Miller
Jack Smith
Ann Jackson
Jean Wood
Local Girls Vacation Trip to Ohio State and Westinghouse
Local girls from Clare and Gladwin County joined a sponsored bus trip to Michigan State College Lansing Ohio State University and Westinghouse plant. The group toured facilities met sponsors received gifts and returned home Friday evening after a rewarding journey with Mrs Mary Lou Muller coordinating details.
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Jerry Malosh
Clare
Gladwin County
Lorene Hildebrandt
Marilyn Davis
Michigan State College
Hast Lansing
Spoinsors
Pepene
Gouinibus
Westinghouge hHdiSears
Roebuck
Arid
Lansing
Rock Inn
Adnan
Columbus
Fort Hayes
Ohio State University
Ohio House
Ohio
Westinghouse
American Jersey Cattle Club
Maumee
Mary Lou Muller
Union
Trap Shoot at Clare Red and Gun Club This Sunday
Hunters and target fans will gather at the Clare Red and Gun Club across from Clare Airport on Sunday September 26 for a trap shoot. The club expects a large crowd as promotion included The Sentinel Mort Neff's TV Show and handbills. Fifty prizes will be awarded.
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Clare
the Sentinel
Mort Neff
Superintendent Hears Top Speakers at Michigan School Conference
Thomas Campbell Clare Public School Superintendent attended the Michigan Association of Schools Administrators Conference on Mackinaw Island. Northwestern University’s EB T McSwain spoke at the opening banquet at the Grand Hotel, and Clair Taylor Public Construction Superintendent spoke at Monday morning sessions.
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Thomas Campbell
Clare
Mackinaw Island
Michigan Association of Schools Administrators
EB. T. McSwain
Northwestern University
Grand’ Hotel
Clair Taylor
Public Construction
Family Joins Ceremony for Joe Johnston
A group of three candidates including Joe Johnston were initiated into Masonry at John Q. Looklddge Lodge in Clare. Witnesses included Herbert Taylor Morgan Smead and Joseph Hunter with Ralph Hebber Earl Ruby presenting life memberships. eight Johnston relatives occupied lodge stations during the rite.
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Masonery
John Q. Looklddge
Joe Johnston
Robert Campbell
Phil Bauder
Johnston
Herbert Taylor
Flint
Morgan Smead
Joseph Hunter
Beaverton
Hugh Johnston
Grand Lodge
State of
Michigan
John Q. Look
Warren White
Earl Ruby
Ralph Hebher
Frank Hochstetler
Arthur Mussell
Tempiléa
Clare
Herbert Cavanaugh
FFA Entries Earn Top Ratings At Harrison Fair
Clare FFA fared well with their first exhibit at the Harrison Fair where exhibitors earned Grade A ratings. Individual prize winners include Russell Allen and Francis Northon with a Yorkshire sow and three pigs, Bill Randall with a Yorkshire boar, Rolland Krell with a Brown Swiss heifer and chickens, Pat Pudway with a Shorthorn cow and calf, Dick Hemstreet with a Hereford steer, and Chuck Ruby with two cows a Holstein and a Brown Swiss.
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Clare Ffa
Harrison Fair
Chuck
Ruby
Inside Pages Harrison News Lake News Farwell City Briefs TV Guide
The fragment shows section headers for community notes and columns including society pages, sports corner, church notes, farm notes, and notices. It lists page numbers and feature areas such as TV Guide and crossword.
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Harrison News
Lake News
Society
Farwell News
TV Guide
Rosebush
Hal Church
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Jack Bouchey
South Garfield
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Mrs. Sweet
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Temple News
W. E. Badgley
Elm Grove
John Green
State St. Green
Sentinel Green
Ross Renner
Br. Gilmore
Saginaw Fair
Bert Head
Merle Samborn
M. E. Samborn
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