James MacLean Enters Isabella Clare District Race
Mt. Pleasant businessman James MacLean announced his candidacy for the Democratic nomination for State Representative in Isabella and Clare Counties. He cites district diversity from agriculture to education and says he can provide practical representation. He is a longtime civic leader with roles in Civitans and local clubs and runs a real estate and insurance agency with his wife Wilma Brien, living at 3593 Grawn Avenue.
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James MacLean
Mt. Pleasant
Isabella
Clare Counties
What Are You Doing What Are You Doing
A call for reader tips as the paper seeks news items from locals. The note urges readers to telephone 4391 or 2311 with any happenings to share, promising coverage while avoiding disruptively busy reporters.
Northwood Institute Offers Refresher English For Grads
Northwood Institute Alma starts a five week summer Refresher English course for college bound students and self improvement. The non credit class runs three hours daily from June 27 to July 29 and covers grammar composition reading comprehension.
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Northwood Institute
Alma
Northwood
Michigan Knights Templar names Dr Arner Grand Commander
At the 104th Annual Conclave in Lansing on June 11 Dr Don Carlos Arner of Three Rivers was proclaimed the 104th Grand Commander of Michigan Knights Templar. The dentist and Mason has a long service record and was raised in Detroit in 1920 before returning to Three Rivers.
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Knights Templar
Dr. Arner
Lansing
Three Rivers
Don
Carlos Arner
Michigan
Sir Knight Arner
America
Switzerland
University of Michigan School of Dentistry
Detroit
University Lodge No
Three Rivers Lodge No. 57
Salathiel
Hare outlines liberal creed for Michigan Democrats
James M. Hare, three term secretary of state and gubernatorial candidate, spoke to the Methodist Church Board of Christian Social Relations on Christian Social Relations in Government. He urged Democrats to stay liberal in substance and procedure and to balance human rights with property rights, supporting re appointment against restrictive covenants.
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James M. Hare
The
Methodist Church Board of Christian Social Relations
Michigan Democrats
Hare
Lack Of Contest Cools Interest In School Election
A light vote marked Monday's school election as contests faded. Newell Oren challenged incumbent Clifford Willis and Winn candidate Orville Klumpp for a three year term, while four year term candidates Dr. Howard Dearing and John Wilberding ran unopposed. Dearing led with 68 votes, Wilberding 66, Klumpp 61, Willis 60, and Oren 16. Oren hinted at future Education Board runs.
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Newell Oren
Clifford Willis
Winn
Orville Klumpp
Oren
Willis
Klumpp
Howard Dearing
John Wilberding
Dr. Dearing
Wilberding
Board of Education
Campaign manager named for Bentley Senate bid
Thomas W. Northway 32 of 518 E High Street Mt Pleasant has been named chairman of the Isabella County campaign committee for Rep Alvin M Bentley Republican candidate for U S Senate. Northway an English and journalism instructor at Mt Pleasant High School for 10 years is a Michigan State University graduate with a Michigan master’s degree and has served as a delegate to county and state Republican conventions. He is a Mt Pleasant Elks Club member and vice president of Clare Isabella District Michigan Education Association. Northway said a campaign organization meeting will be held in Mt Pleasant later this month.
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Thomas W. Northway
E. High Street
Mt. Pleasant
Isabella County
Alvin M. Bentley
U. S. Senate
Northway
Mt. Pleasant High School
Michigan State University
University of Michigan
New Type Driver's License Issued by State
The Department of State stops issuing the old white on black licenses and replaces them with a black on grey, safety paper card that resists defacement. The change improves readability and is projected to save well over $12,000 annually while protecting driver identity and offering a pocket synopsis of the Point System and Financial Responsibility law.
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Department of State
Ordination of Rev. Lloyd Van Lente Highlighted at Michigan Conference
Lloyd R. Van Lente, former Holland businessman turned Methodist minister, was ordained Elder alongside 22 others at the Michigan Annual Conference in Albion. The ceremony marked the largest ordination class in Bishop Reed’s twelve years, with 15 Deacons ordained and a missionary couple commissioned to the Congo. Van Lente will remain at the Shepherd charge for another year, also serving the Mt. Pleasant Indian Mission at the Chippewa See.
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Lloyd R. van Lente
Michigan
Methodist Church
Albion
Congo
Bishop Reed
VanLente
Holland
Ferry
Mr. VanLente
Shepherd
Shepherd Church
Mt. Pleasant
Chippewa
Village Receives New 50star Flag Ceremony
Village President Harry Brat tin Jr accepts a 6 by 10 foot 50 star flag from Jim Bush Michigan JC State Director at a Monday ceremony. Roy Hamilton attends, Mt Pleasant JCs delivered flags to support county youth activities and JC funds.
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Harry Brattin, Jr
United States
Jim Bush
Michigan Junior Chamber of Commerce
Roy Hamilton
Isabella County
Mt. Pleasant
Mrs Elizabeth Hradel Announces Legislature Candidacy
Elizabeth Hradel a Democratic candidate for the Michigan legislature from Clare and Isabella counties promotes a new deal in state government emphasizing cooperation, constructive programs, fair taxes, less partisanship, and increased support for local business, tourism, and farm income. She resides in Lincoln Township and is a homemaker mother of two with ties to MSU and Michigan Tech.
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Clare
Isabella
Hradel
Michigan
Elizabeth Hradel
Cancer Fund
United Fund
Council of Church Women
League of Women Voters
Chippewa Valley Audubon Club
The
Humane Society
Townline Home Extension Club
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Bruce F. Moore
American Dairy Association of Michigan
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Bentley
Lloyd van Lente
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