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Newspaper
Clare Sentinel
Location
Clare, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Sep 24, 1964
Page
1
An audience of over 200 heard speeches from Superintendent Richard Wheeler, new high school Principal Gerald Manville, and Elementary Principal Zimateda on Monday. The meeting opened with remarks and featured a program outlining forthcoming school initiatives.
Clare High School expects 62 players and 5 majorettes led by Boyd Conley to join 1500 baton twirlers and 166 bands for Band Day at the University of Michigan. The group leaves at 5:00 AM and returns by 8 to 9 PM after preview events in Clare and Friday night activities with Cheboygan.
Clare County Red Cross unit will operate in the City Garage behind Harrison Elevator from noon to 6 pm. Donors aged 21 to 65 are eligible. 18 to 21 may give with parental consent. Goal is 175 pints with cooperation from Farwell Clare and Harrison residents.
Ray Owens announces a volunteer project to create a football field for boys ages 8 to 12 on vacant school property at the west end of Wheaton and John R streets. Children must bring a rake and 25 cents for materials. Saturday at 2:30 p m is the work time. Parents may call EV6-2296 to help.
A single help wanted ad in last week's Sentinel generated 40 responses within six days, illustrating strong reader engagement and demand for local job listings.
Classified notice describes openings for store manager and sales clerks to handle merchandise and housewares. Benefits include paid vacations life insurance and employee discounts. Ad touts low cost and rapid response from readers and calls.
Brown Corners Farm Bureau met at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Carter Tuesday evening for their September meeting. Elections of officers for the coming year were held with Charles Kleinhardt as Chairman, Everette Warner Vice Chairman, Wilma Ort Secretary, Elsie Warner discussion leader, William Walter assistant discussion leader, Robert Carter minute man, Farm womens reporter Ema Kleinhardt, Vesta Lower recreation leader, Janet Trietch song leader. Mrs. Carter and Coloma Warner served refreshments.
Clare DeMolay volunteers and a National MD representative will canvass doors Monday September 28 from 7 to 10 PM. They will wear MD badges and seek donations for the campaign. The drive aims to raise funds including a target around 160k and will distribute donation canisters this week.
Clare Chamber of Commerce directors plan a rising curve for next year with three aims. They seek more member benefits, higher participation for local gain, and a budget to fund better services. Ken Barnes to manage activities with videos in the city building. November 5 meeting set with Stuart Bicknell as chair.
Carol Walter, Clare High School senior and daughter of Herman Walter, was named a National Merit Scholarship semi finalist. Principal Gerald Manville said she is the school’s only semi finalist. the National Merit test was taken in Clare and in more than 17,000 high schools last March. Finalists win four year Merit scholarships to colleges of choice.
Clare County Library Board meets in Farwell and assigns library service and fines divisions among Clare Public, Surrey Public, Marion Public, and Harrison Public Libraries. Townships join libraries by township board action and equal millage contributions.
Russell Coon and Mrs. Coon win first prize in a Michigan radio and TV dealers sales contest. They will travel October 26 by Jet to Rome Italy, stay at the Rome Hilton, and enjoy all expenses paid with sightseeing and entertainment arranged by Admiral Corporation.
County agricultural agents say fall fertilizer can save costs and benefit crops that respond well to fall feeding such as alfalfa. Crops planted early like sugar beets corn peas and oats may gain from fall applications if soils are suitable. Cautious note on sandy and organic soils as nitrogen and potassium may need spring uptake.
Rourke W. Lodewyk of Bay City won a four year term on the State Board of Education at the Republican State Convention Saturday evening after defeating his opponent 978 to 597. Lodewyk, known in Clare, is married to former Marian Davy and previously taught at Central Michigan University before entering the Bay City insurance business.
The Tobacco River Club Route 1 Clare opens indoor and outdoor rifle pistol and archery ranges to the public year round. General management is by Alex and Cynthia Strange since 1959. Roy Miller NRA instructor will train new shooters Saturday mornings.
Senator Barry Goldwater will campaign in Midland with a major rally at the Midland County Fair grounds. The event includes Michigan Governor George Romney and other Republican figures, with an afternoon program starting at 1 00 p.m. and speeches around 2 30, expecting up to 15 thousand attendees. Tickets for a beef barbecue are $1.00, arranged by Jerry Forsberg.
Clare police investigate a Sunday breakin at Jerry's Bar 603 McEwan in Clare. Thieves forced a rear door, stole about $12 from the cash register, and the operation likely occurred after 2:30 am with discovery near ten that morning. Police Chief Milan Sheppard noted little other activity over the weekend.
Postmaster General John A. Gronouski announced plans to expand post office window hours from December 5 to 26, operate a six day parcel post schedule December 7 to 31, and complete Phase III ZIP Code handling at about 180 more sectional centers by November 1 to speed up deliveries. He told Clare officials the program aims to place postmasters in broader management roles and improve service nationwide.
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