City Hall to get new gas furnace in bid process
Clare City officials authorized City Manager Willard Wedge to bid for furnishing and installing a new gas fueled heating plant at City Hall. The coal burner will be replaced, third unit in the building's history, with work aimed for late October before curb and sewer projects proceed. The sewer line under the C and O railroad will follow after negotiations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clare City Hall
Willard Wedge
Wedge
Fourth Street
Beech Street
City Commission
Women Golfers Win At Clare Country Club Blind Partners
Women golfers met at Clare Country Club on Wednesday September 21 for a low net event. Winners were Mrs Harold Wright Mrs Sam Kilkinson and Mrs Hart Baumegarth. A pot luck lunch followed at noon as the group planned to complete September's schedule this week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clare Country Club
Harold Wright
Sam Kilkinson
Hart Baumegarth
Red Cross Joins U F In Isabella County Drive
The United Fund drive in Isabella County runs October 25 to November 12 with the Isabella Red Cross pledging full support. Dr. Leslie Q. Carlin chairs the Isabella Red Cross, and the goal is $28,148 with pledged donations from the Red Cross.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Fund
Isabella County
Isabella County Red Cross
Isabella Red Cross
Leslie Q. Carlin
Methodist Ladies Host School Faculty Reception at Clare Church
More than two hundred attended the annual Teachers reception at Clare Methodist Church on Tuesday evening September 27. Rev. L. J. Nevins and Mrs. James Gillespie welcomed guests. a pot luck dinner followed at 7. The program, led by Mrs. Gillespie and featuring a table orchestra, praised church school cooperation and noted an 85 student rise in enrollment with new staff members joining.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clare Methodist Church
L. J. Nevins
James Gillespie
Womans Society of Christian Service
Nevins
Ralph Cole
Women’s Society
Norman Maxwell
Marjalee Dull
Thomas Campbell
Auto Damage Hurts Reported In Mishaps
Mrs Ethel Sharp age 23 of Route 2 Harrison was in a head on collision on US 27 near Clare at 2 45 AM. She drove a 1950 Dodge home from work at Clare Manufacturing Company and collided with William Sellen 42 of Route 2 Vermontville who drove a 1949 Ford pickup. Both cars damaged and both drivers treated at Clare hospital with injuries including a broken jaw, facial lacerations, and head and knee injuries. Both released after treatment. A second collision occurred at West Fifth and Maple Tuesday September 27 when Mrs Phyllis Sheredy 34 and Mrs Margarette Horn 36 both rural Clare were involved after failure to yield. Sheredy ticketed for failure to yield warning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ethel Sharp
Harrison
Clare
Phyllis Sheredy
Margarette Horn
Fifth Street
Truck Skid Hits Parked Cars in Clare Downtown
A gravel truck owned by Adrian Blades of Beaverton driven by Jerry McCullock 21 of Gladwin failed to negotiate a turn on McEwan Street causing a skid that damaged two parked cars. Patrick Thomas Rosebush and Mayor Albert Haley Clare own the two struck vehicles. No injuries reported. McCullock cited for control violation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clare
McEwan Street
East Fifth Street
Adrian Blades
Beaverton
Jerry McCullock
Gladwin
McCullock
McCulliock
Patrick Thomas
Rosebush
Thomas
Albert Haley
Haley
McCulloch
Beaverton Girls Graduate From Nursing
Beaverton sisters Miss Margaret Kinyon and Miss Laveria Mishler graduated from Edward W. Sparrow Hospital School of Nursing in Lansing. Both are Beaverton High School 1962 alumni. Kinyon will remain at Sparrow Hospital and Mishler now works as a surgical nurse at Clare General Hospital beginning September 26.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Margaret Kinyon
Laveria Mishler
Beaverton
Edward W. Sparrow Hospital School of Nursing
Lansing
Miss Kinyon
Charles Kinyo
Teresa Kinyon
Mishler
Paul Mishler
Beaverton High School
Kinyon
Sparrow Hospital
Misa Mishler
Clare General Hospital
Clare
Auto Accident Injuries Hospitalize Russ Goddard
Russell Goddard 27 of Clare, former Witbeck IGA worker and Shepherd store manager, was injured when his car left US 27 near Mt Pleasant and hit a tree. He suffered a broken rib and collarbone, punctured lung, and concussion. hospitalized for up to six weeks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russell ‘Goddard
Clare
Witbeck
IGA
Mt. Pleasant
Goddard
Shepherd Iga
Ross VanAlstine
Shepherd
VanAlstine
Us- 27
VanAistine
CMC Hospital
Northland Hardware to Host Child Sized Thunderbird Derby
Northland Hardware in Clare invites children with parents for a Friday and Saturday event to see a 150 pound scale Thunderbird car and ride a battery operated streamliner. Roy Warner says the aim is to draw families while demonstrating Norge washer and Norge dryer with a chance to win the car, valued at 395 dollars, driven at six miles per hour.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Northland Hardware
Claré
Roy Warner
Norge
Airman Lucy Leads Drill Team Demonstration in Scotland
Airman Second Class Raymond Vv. Lucy of Clare and his 3917th Air Police Drill Team performed a marching drill with chanting at Edinburgh Castle in Scotland. He serves with the 8917th Air Police Squadron in England after enlisting in the Air Force. a former Fleming Shoe Store salesman from Clare who graduated Clare High School in 1952.
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Raymond Vv. Lucy
Murchie &. Lucy
Clare
3917Th
Air Police
Edinburgh Castle
Edinburgh
Scotland
Lucy
Ment
England
8917Th
the Fleming
Strategic Air Command
Air Force
Clare High School
Chiropractors Meet at Doherty Hotel for District Gathering
Members of Michigan State Chiroprac tic Society Districts No 3 and 4 and their families held a joint meeting Sunday September 18 in the Wedgewood Room of the Doherty Hotel. The dinner featured turkey and prime ribs of beef with more than eighty attendees from Alma Odaro Flint Bay City Saginaw Mason Reed City Edmore Greenville Gladwin Belding Grand Rapids Ithaca St Louis Mt. Pleasant Midland Farwell Vassar and Indianapolis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michigan State Chiropractic Society
Wedgewood
Doherty Hotel
Alma
Odaro
Flint
Bay City
Saginaw
Mason
Reed City
Edmore
Greenville
Gladwin
Belding
Grand Rapids
Ithaca
St. Louis
Mt. Pleasant
Midland
Farwell
Vassar
Indianapolis
Indiana
State Office Head Announces Harrison Office Manager
Secretary of State James M. Hare announced Mildred Owen of 105 Second Street Harrison as Manager of the Department of State Branch Office in Harrison Michigan. He urged motorists to secure 1956 license plates before the deadline for 1955 plates, noting a rush may develop.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James M. Hare
Mildred Owen
Second Street
Harrison
Department of State
Michigan
Hare
Reception Honors New Pastor at Clare Church Open House
The Congregational Church of Clare held an Open House from 3 to 5 Sunday afternoon September 25 to honor its new minister Rev. Hugh Kennedy and his daughter Margaret. The event, sponsored by the Women's Fellowship with Mrs. George Beck as chair, featured a white linen table with open face sandwiches, cookies, coffee, and punch. Mrs. Frank Hochstetler assisted. a silver bowl centerpiece held pink mums and blue bachelor buttons with white candles. Effie Hales presented a Belgium Rubber Plant to the Kennedys and a toy to Margaret. Carleton Garthe and wife aided in the reception. Rev. Kennedy’s parents from Grand Rapids attended as out-of-town guests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congregational Church ‘of
Clare
Hugh Kennedy
Margaret
Women’s Fellowship
George Beck
Frank Hochstetler
Effie Hales
Women's Fellowship
Kennedy
Margaret On
Carleton Garthe
E Kennedy
Grand Rapids
Re Elect Little League Officer Group for 1956
Little League officers and managers were re elected at the September 13 meeting in the high school Ag room. Officers: President Jay Green Vice president Neillan Crdit Secretary Bernie Wilson Treasurer Bob Graham. Managers: Lions Jack Russell Bears Bill Case Tigers Ray Owens Cubs Larry Everts. Sponsors to be offered again. finance field and other committees named. A new flagpole and scoreboard will be erected. season starts early next May.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jay Green
Neillan Cradit
Bernie Wilson
Bob Graham
Jack Russell
Lions
Bill Case
Bears
Ray Owens
Tigers
Larry Everts
Cubs
Girl Scout Potluck Menu Listed
The Girl Scouts and Brownies monthly pot luck supper will be held Monday October 3 at 6 o'clock in City Hall. Mrs Marotzke's troop will furnish meat and rolls. Attendees should bring their own table service and select a dish from the menu including Escalloped Potatoes Hot Dogs and Rolls Relish Tray Cole Slaw Cake and Jello. The event aims for strong attendance as fall activities begin for Brownies and troops organize.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Girl Scouts
Brownies
Walter Larman Post Elects Officers for 1955 56
The Walter H. Larman Post 128 American Legion elected officers for 1955 56 at a Sept 20 meeting. New Post Commander is Conrad Walker with Peter Creguer as first vice commander, Bob Chapman as second vice commander, Bob Archambault as adjutant, Emil Gier as finance officer, Jay Belinger as historian, Donald E. Holprook as chaplain, Arthur Damoth as service officer, and Omer Parent as sergeant at arms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter H. Larman
American Legion
Conrad Walker
Peter Creguer
Bob Chapman
Bob Archambault
Emil Gier
Jay Bellinger
Chaplin
Donald E. Holprook
Arthur Damoth
Omer Parent
Watch Out for Kids Traffic Safety Program Begins
Clare Michigan city officials announce cooperation with the State Safety Commission for the September Watch Out for Kids program. Chief Bert Head urges motorists to slow near schools as 5 057 Michigan children ages 0 to 14 were struck by vehicles last year with 119 fatalities. Parents are advised to teach children to stop look listen and cross safely as part of the safety drive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bert Head
Clare
Michigan
State Safety Commission
Head
Study Club To Hear MSU Man
The Clare Study Club meets October 4 at the Methodist Church parlor to hear Gordon Gray from Michigan State University speak on Your Child and Television. Mothers and guests are welcome as members are urged to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clare Study Club
Methodist Church
Gordon Gray
Gray
Michigan State University
Pioneers Meet Durand In First Test Of B Team Strength
Clare High School football fans buzz after a 39 7 win over Michigan Seminary. Tom Beatty and Jim Dwyer anchored the line while Nard Robinette sparked a punt return for a score. Next up is an 8 p m Friday home game vs Durand High School Railroaders with new plays in store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tom Beatty
Clare High School
Michigan Seminary
Pioneers
Beatty
Clare High
Perry
Jim Dwyer
Nard Robinetté
Nard
Seminary
Mid- Michigan
Durand High School
Clare
Perry’s
Richard Drenovsky
Pionders
Drenovsky
Durand
Railroaders
Clare School Administrators At Meeting In Traverse City
Clare Public School Superintendent Thomas Campbell and principals Allan Tulk and Richard Wheeler attended Michigan Association of School Administrators sessions in Traverse City on September 18 to 20. Dr. Paul Misner of Glencoe Illinois addressed on current issues in education. Campbell also joined a Central Area School Administrators session in Coleman last Wednesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Campbell
Clare
Traverse City
Michigan Association of School Administration
Paul Misner
Glencoe
Illinois
American Association of School Administration
Campbell
Allan Tulk
Richard Wheeler
Central Area
Coleman
William E Tichenor Dies After Florida Accident
Former Clare Public Schools principal William E Tichenor 53 died in a Miami hospital after a ladder fall caused a brain injury during tree trimming. He had lived in Miami two decades, was a Mason and White Temple member, survived by wife Anita, mother Allie, two sons Joseph and Thomas, and daughter Lois.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William E.tichenor
Clare Public Schools
B. J. Sanford
Miami
Florida
Clare
Dade County
Tichenor
Clare Mich
White Temple Methodist Church
Anita W
Allie T. Tichenor
Niles
Joseph, Gallanee
Air Force
San Antonio
Tex
Thomas
Lois Tichenor
Florida State University
DeMolays Install Leiter and Honor Larry Everts in Ceremony
The Glen F. Sanford Chapter of DeMolay held a joint ceremony with Clare and Mt. Pleasant chapters on September 26. Dad Harold Koch installed officers, with Larry Seiter named Master Councilor. Larry Everts and Roy Chestnut received the Chevalier Degree.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glen F. Sanford
Dad
Harold Koch
International Supreme Council
Clare
Mt. Pleasant
Larry Seiter
Eugene Campbell
Bob Roe
Dick Roe
Jim Rodabaugh
Junor
Bob Tubbs
Charles Ruby
Leon Stanley
Larry Everis
Kus Wilson
Sentinel
Ken Ritter
Chaplin
Bob Bailey
Victor Finch
Sam Whitehead
Carl Schaaf
Dick Hemstreet
John Holbrook
Larry Everts
Roy Chestnut
Dad” Koch
Order of de Molay
Eastern Star
Kenneth Roe
Nina Rosendahl
John Moran
Sam Wunderbaum
Donald BE
Holbrook
Aaran
State DeMolay Board
Mr. Stover
Harrison Masonic Lodge
Don Harrison
Dick Thayer Receives Wings at Pensacola Navy Ceremony
Dick Thayer son of Mr. and Mrs. Lance Thayer of Claré is presented Wings of Gold and a commission as Naval Aviator by Capt. J. P. Monroe at Pensacola Naval Air Station Florida on August 24. He attended Michigan State College before joining the service and has been transferred to the Marine Corps Air Facility at New River.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marine
Richard @. Thayer
Lance Thayer
Claré
Naval
J. P. Monroe
Naval Air Basic Training
Naval Air Station
Pensacola
Plorida
Michigan ‘State College
Marine Corps Air Facility
New River, MC
Naval i
Marine Corps
Calendar Sale Opens For Clare Band Uniforms
Clare Pioneer Band launches the 1956 Community Birthday Calendar sale on October 10 to fund new uniforms. Band director Mr. Conley and the Band Boosters Club seek calendar subscriptions from Clare and surrounding residents, aiming to cover 16 uniforms by next fall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clare
Mr. Conley
Band Boosters Club
Conley
Methodist Rally Day Features Young People
Clare Methodist Church marked Rally Day on September 25 with a program for Christian Education Week. Miss Laurene Woodward led organ music while children from all departments gathered with adults for songs, scripture readings, and prayers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clare Methodist Church
Laurene Woodward
Clayton Neff
Kindergarden
Jesus
Suydabelle Bicknell
Eddie Williams
Jim Norcutt
Lois Lippold
Sharon Bruner
America
Ruth Ann Spence
Lydabelle
Mrs. Seitz Launches Adult Art Classes This October
Mrs. Virginia Seitz announces adult art classes starting the second week in October with afternoon and evening sessions. Beginners learn charcoal and pastel. advanced students welcome. Fall term runs to mid May with an annual student exhibition, last year drawing 350 patrons and selling thirteen of sixty works.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Virginia Seitz
Clare
Seitz
Note Book At Arthur Center Weekend Light Anecdotes
Note book items from Arthur Center include five year old Barbara Allen picking crab apple posies for her mother Mrs Bernard Allen and local talk of mid September flowers. Also mention of Bob Lodes returning to Kroger after a back injury and the birth of Teresa Jean Cameron on September 15. The piece notes October 1-8 as National Newspaper Week highlighting press freedoms duties and rewards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur Center
Barbara Allen
Bernard Allen
Bob Lodes
Kroger’s
Teresa Jean Cameron
Kenneth Cameron
Seth
Farmers to Advise GOP on Ag Policy in Saline Forum
Southern Michigan farmers have Oct 3 to present farm policy desires to Undersecretary True D. Morse and Michigan Congressmen at an Agricultural Forum in Saline. Douglas K. Reading, Washtenaw County Republican chair, says the event seeks the farmers point of view and discussion of administration programs and farm problems.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michigan
Department of Agriculture
D. Morse
Saline
Douglas K. Reading
Clare
Andarebor
Washtenaw County Republican Committee
Beaverton City Briefs and Society News Note
Local notices cover community events and society updates from Harrison and nearby Lake regions. Brief items include renewals, meetings, social announcements, and small civic notices, with no major conflicts or outcomes reported.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrison News
Farwell News
Beaverton
Lake
Society
Also Mentioned on This Page
Red Cross
U.F
Isabella
Methodist Ladies
Feter School
Russ Goddard
Elaine Goddard
East Fourth Street
Little League
Walter Larman
MSU
Clare School
Marilyn MaQuiston
The
Pioneer Staff
Wm. Tichenor
Leiter
Dick Thayer
Navy
Donald Holbrook
Franz Joachim Gohre
GOP
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