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CLARE, MICHIGAN. THURSDAY MORNING OCTOBER 28, 1954
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Naw Series, Vol. 63, No. C
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May Complete
St. John's Addition
In November
Cornerstone Re-laid With Historical
Documents and Objects Inside
An $11,000 addition to Clare's St. John's Evangelical
Lutheran church, started the first part of September, is
scheduled to be completed the last of November, Pastor
Robert Voss said.
The addition replaces an old steeple tower, and creates
two new rooms, about 10x18 each.
The old steeple had been struck
by lightning several times, and
was in such a condition that it had
to be tied together with ropes in
getting it down from the building,
Rev. Voss said.
One of the new rooms will be located on the auditorium level of
the church and the other on the
basement level. The addition will
also allow more room in the balcony, due to stairs going up from
a different approach, the pastor
said.
The same bell will be used,
but it will be housed in a new,
corner bell tower on the right
front side of the addition. The
new bell tower will be about
as high as the church proper.
The addition has been considered for several years, and abuilding
fund started, which is financing
the current building operation, A,
Mrs. West of Mt. Pleasant donated j
a polished red granite face stone, j
commemorating the year of this :
new addition. Dedication of the,
addition will be held sometime after the building's completion.
Several weeks ago a half-cen-
iury-old cornerstone box was unavoidably opened during the remodeling going on at the church.
In the box was a history of the
Lutheran congregation, recorded
in the German script by Rev. Wai-
delich, who was the Lutheran pastor in 1907. There was also a German catechism, a copy of the
church paper of the Michigan synod, and several issues of the Clare
Sentinel which was being published then.
Last Thursday, a new larger
copper box was put back into
the original cornerstone. All of
the original material was put
back in and In addition to it a
translation of the Waidclich
history done by Rev". n.Voss'*
father-in-law, V. J. Schultz, of
Lansing, was included.
Also a new catechism, a copy
of the present church paper,
a 1907-1954 history of the congregation, done by Harold
Schaeffer, a subsequent history and remarks by pastor
Robert Voss, a recent issue of
the Sentinel, and one of the
State Journal, and a 1954 penny were put in.
The present pastor, Rev. Voss,
is a comparative newcomer to
Clare. The new pastor took his
charge here in August of this
year.
Rev. Voss attended Bethany College at Mankato, Minn., and also
studied af the University of Wisconsin, Concordia Seminary at
Epringfield, III., and the Lutheran
Seminary at Theinsville, Wis. He
vicared at the Emanuel Lutheran
Church in Lansing before coming
to Clare.
He is married but the couple
have no children. They live at the
recently rennovated" parsonage on
N. McEwan.
McGuires and
Cotter Showing
'55 Auto Models
Two local auto sales organizations are displaying new models
on their showroom floors this
week with the public invited to
see 1955 lines of Chevrolets at
Tim Cotter's showroom at North
McEwan street, and the new Stu-
debakers at McGuire Brothers' establishment just west of Clare on
US-10.
Cotter has announced complete
showings of the talked about new
V-8 Chevrolet, along with it's companion six cylinder model. His
large sales room will be open
evenings today through Saturday.
Chevrolet's valve-in-head V-8 motor is high horsepower (162), high
compression, and claims high gas
mileage. Combined with stylish
new body design, the "new idea"
car is termed "Motoramic,"
Wrap-around windshield and
tubeless tires are standard equipment.
Studebaker Price. News
Studebaker-Packard, now claiming fourth place among auto builders, has styled a 1955 Studebaker
line for beauty and economy.
McGuire Brothers are showing
the public a new car packed with
new power _t "low introductory
The 1955 Studebaker is "engineered for the same operating
economy that gave Studebaker
victories in the Mobilgas Economy
Run."
Halloween —Time To Beware and "Have A Care"
Final Questions
Answered On Jail
Missionary
Convention
At Loomis
The annual Missionary Convention of the Loomis Missiony Church
began last Tuesday evening, October 26, Rev. Jesse Ringenberg
of India being the speaker.
District Superintendent, Rev.
Earl B. Leonard of Swanton, Ohio,
addressed the convention Wednesday night; Rev. Daniel Dyck of
the Dominican Republic is scheduled Thursday night; Miss Florence Cavender of Columbia, South
America, Friday night; Mrs. William Harrigan of Sierra Leone,
West Africa, Sunday, October 30,
11 a.m., and Miss Cavender will
give the closing missionary address of the convention in the
evening. All evening services begin at 7:30 o'clock.
A cordial invitation to' attend
these missionary meetings is extended to all who are interested in
the proclamation of the Christian
message . to the n o n-Christian
world. ■
(This is the last of the Series of
four articles prepared by Robert
Campbell for the Board of Supervisors to explain the County Jail
proposition to the voters. Ed.)
At the General Election on November 2, 1954, the proposition of
increasing the tax rate limitation
2 mills for a period of 12 years
from 1955 to 1966 inclusive for the
purpose of building and equipping
a new jail will be voted on by all
electors in Clare County. The proposed plans call for a one story
space and living quarters for the
sheriff and his family. There will
be a 2-car garage attached.
The cost of the proposed jail is
estimated at $135,000.00. This will
be the maximum amount that the
Board of Supervisors could spend
for constructing and equipping a
new jail. The cost is estimated
high in order to be sure that the
very top is reached. At a Primary
Election held on August 4, 1954,
the bond proposition passed, tout
the millage proposition was defeated by 47 votes. It is up to you*
as voters to let the Board of Supervisors know what you want
done.
There were not many questions
submitted, but below are the questions with answers as best I know.
"WHY SPEND $135,000.00 FOR
A JAIL TO HOUSE DRUNKS?"
A. The law states that each organized county shall, at its own
cost and expense, 'provide at the
county seat a suitable and sufficient jail and keep the same in
good repair. There are other people kept in jail besides drunks and
other law violators. Insane persons and mentally incompetents
are sometimes kept in jail awaiting admission to a mental institution. Other persons are held in
jail temporarily pending investigation.
"Why DOES THE 2-MILL LEV-
HAVE TO BE VOTED FOR 12
YEARS?"
A. The main reason is that due
to the fact that bond buyers have
to be very cautious and sure of
their investment, they require a
high cushion of safety as far as
risk of payment is concerned and
usually the more cushion of safe-
Farmers' Night
Scheduled Nov. 4
Clare Chamber of Commerce
President Laurenee Seiter and
Vice President Jennings Archambault announced committees this
week to hurry arrangements for
the observance of the annual
Farmers' Night banquet to be
staged by the organization.
Planned for the evening of November 8, the banquet is to be
complete with music and entertainment at the Doherty.
Joyce Dawson Wins
Color Book Contest
The color book contest sponsored by Witbeck's IGA is over
and the winners have been announced according to Marvin Witbeck.
Joyce Dawson is the first place
winner arid she gets the. new
Schwinn bicycle. Her book has
been sent on to Chicago to be
judged in competition for first
prize in the national contest, a
$5,000 saving bond.
The other winners were Larry
White, who took home an electric
train, Carol Walter, who got the
sewing machine and Sandra Steig,
who won a camera,
> •** Karen, Raffel, who got the phonograph, Billy Gelston, .who wo&
the ukulele, Becky Tuft with an
erector set, Danny Scott, roller
Skates, Catherine Denton, sketching
set artd Galayne Schmidt, the doll.
Booster Night
Features State
Grange Man
Monday night, November 1, Mt.
Vernon Grange will hold its annual Booster Night program. It
will begin with a planned pot luck
supper at 7:30 p.m. The menu is
creamed chicken and biscuits,
squash, baked beans, vegetable
salad, pickles, pie and coffee.
Featured speaker for the evening will be Stanley Powell, chairman of the State Grange Executive committee and lobbyist for
the Farm Bureau and Grange oh
the state level.
His topic will be the four am*
mendments to the state constitution which will be voted on November 2. Come and listen to the
pros and cons of the Charitable
Bingo issue.
The meeting is qpen and everyone interested is urged to attend.
ty, the more salable the bonds are
at a lower rate of interest.
"CAN THE BONDS BE PAID
OFF IN LESS THAN 12 YEARS,
AND IF SO, WILL THE 2-MILL
LEVY STOP?"
A. As soon as enough money has
been collected to pay the bonds in
full, the bonds will be paid and the
2-mill levy will stop. At the present rate of tax collection, it is
possible that there would be enough
money collected to pay the bonds
off in 6 or 7 years.
"WHY IS THE SHERIFF FURNISHED A PRIVATE BOAT?"
A. The sheriff is not furnished
a private boat. If the Board of
Supervisors purchases a boat, It
would be housed at the jail and be
used only for rescue-and life saving purposes. . ;. '
Band Uniforms
Fund Helped
By Calendars
Clare's Community Calendar project, sponsored by the Clare High
School Band ended Monday, October 25, with a total of 434 Calendars sold.
Laurene Woodward's team was
high team with a total of $103.75.
Next closest was Janet Nevill's
team with $93.50.
High salesmen who will receive
prizes for their outstanding work
are Myrna Penrose who turned in
$36.75 and Laurene Woodward who
sold $35.00.
The project was successful in
showing a probable profit of some
six to seven hundred dollars and
swelling the band uniform fund to
over one thousand dollars.
Local advertisers who participated in the calendar project are
Clare Hardware, Band Box Cleaners, Northland Hardware, Bryant's
Gulf, Citizens State Bank, Greer
Auto Sales, Houghton Drugs, L.
Gibis & Sons.
Witbeck Supermarket, Jones
Floor Covering, Bicknells, Hotel
Doherty, Anderson Drug Store,
Jones' Standard Service, Akins
Piano Service.
Dull's Farm Service, Lone Pine
Cafe, Clare Furniture Co.
The sales campaign now over,
Mr. Conley, band director said
that the distribution of the calendars would begin sometime after
the middle of December. A few
extra calendars may be available,
he said, and any persons who want
one may leave their names at the
school.
Band parents will boost the
fund more on Friday evening when
they will sell football programs at
the Homecoming game. Many
other money-raising efforts are
planned by the group.
The CHS band will be seen in a
starring role at halftime in the
Homecoming football game when
members will form patterns on
the field in a salute to Charity and
Good Will. The crowd will see a
Crown, Red Feather,- Christmas
Seal Cross, and many other formations.
To Review
U-F Quotas
Joe Grigware, newly appointed
Clare county chairman of the
United Health and Welfare Fund
said this week that he will consult
with township supervisors before
attempting to determine a quota
for various townships.
He announced that the supervisors have been invited to a dinner
meeting at Harrison on November
4, when the question of quotas
Will he reviewed with advice from
the township representatives,.
Richardson
Co. Fair Head
The 1955 Clare County Fair
board was elected at Harrison,
Friday, October 15.
Ray Richardson was elected
President; Dan Holcomb, Vice-
president; Albert Haley, Secretary; and June Rose, Treasurer.
The board is elected from
among county officers. The County
hoard Of supervisors serves as
Fair board oi directors.
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Good-natured oldsters who celebrate Halloween in an easy chair Saturday night, are
going to have to put up with considerable Spook music on their door chimes, and
some Hobgobblin "hootin" Ground their front porches! Here a gang of dressed-up
youngsters tell Mrs. Al HolKtook that they'll bo back for "trick 'er ireal" handouts on
Saturday when the rougues are budgin. . .
No confusion about a decision concerning which night ihe Witches will be bewitching,
as most will be out after dark on Saturday according to most ghost's boasts.
Left to right above are: Betty Jo Miller dressed as Little Miss Muffet; Tommy LaGoe
as a spaceman; twin sisters, Peggy and Pam Miller as a jaunty cowboy and a planetman
from outer space; and in the foreground- Libby LaGoe as a hooded witch. The five children who posed on the 'steps of the Al Holbrook home are the children of the Dale Mil-,
ler and Frank LaGoe families. Mrs. Holbrook is being generous wiih a whole basket of
red apples. * Photo by Lee Sowle
Note
Book
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" We'll Convince Voters"
Say Republican Women
Mrs. Alma Elkins, of Cbrunna,
called in a want ad this week
about a lost key. The key locks a
house owned by Mrs. Elkins' mother. The mother has had a heart
attack recently after losing her
husband this summer, and she's
badly upset over losing the key,
which has lots of sentimental
value.
-The key was lost -when Mrs.
Elkins' husband, a salesman, evi- ]
dently dropped it during one of the
26 stops he made in the Clare
area last Thursday. The Elkins
are offering a reward for recovery
of the key, which no locksmith
has been able to duplicate.
The Clare Blue Star Mothers
are requesting that servicemen's addresses be turned in,
so Christmas boxes can be
sent to them before the mid-
November deadline.
When Superintendent of schools
T. C. Campbell drove into the
school parking lot a little after ten
o'clock Saturday morning, clad In
suntan workclothes and a day old
beard, he was considering all of
the things he would accomplish
during the day.
So he was slightly horrified
when someone mentioned the welcome speech he was scheduled to I
make to the F.H.A. Convention at]
10:,05. Campbell made an all-time '
record trip across town to his
"home and was back at school ill-1
side of 15 minutes, out of breath, |
but dressed more like a school
superintendent about to make a
speech is expected to be.
The convention program had
lagged behind schedule enough to
allow for his memory slip, and he
galloped in the stage door just as
he was being introduced.
Mrs. Hattie Haddox and
daughters, who receive the
Clare Sentinel at Truth or
Consequences, New Mexico,
did a turnabout this week, and
mailed the Sentinel a, paper
from that city, It looks much
like our Michigan newspapers'
in these pre-election days, ^exr
cept there's a man • named
Simiits running for governor
there* ,
A busload of ardent, feminine
supporters of the Republican party
made up of party committee women and wives and daughters of
GOP state officials, were in Clare
Tuesday evening and Wednesday
morning, October 19-20, on the
first lap of a campaign junket
around the state.
The grpup included Mrs. Owen
J. Cleary, wife of the candidate
for secretary of state; Miss Fran-*"
ces Reid, daughter of the Lieutenant Governor candidate; Mrs. D.
Hale Brake, wife of the State
Treasurer candidate; Mrs. Frank
Millard, wife of the Attorney General candidate;
Mrs. Albert Koeze, president of
the Republican Women of Michi*
gan; Alice Donnell, corresponding
secretary of the state GOP Women's Federation; Mrs. Rae C.
Hooker, of Mt. Pleasant,0 state
GOP committeewoman; arid Mrs.
Peter Gibson, vice chairman of
the state GOP women's committee.
After leaving Clare, the group
were headed for Northwestern
Michigan, following which they
planned a swing through southwest Michigan. They were scheduled to stop in Harrison, Grayling,
Roscommon, Gaylord, Kalkaska,
Traverse City and Lake City.
Various dinners, luncheons, coffee stops and a TV broadcast
were planned along the route,
where individual members of the
group were slated to give campaign talks,
"Of course, speeches will be
relative to the qualifications of the
various candidates" said . Mrs.
Peter Gibson, speaking for the
group.
"But .our main purpose is to
convince voters they should put in
the complete GOP ticket of candidates".
The bus carrying the campaigners had been turned into a traveling headquarters. Seats were turned around, divan style, and small
tables provided for taking care of
speech - writing and correspondence on the fly. Both the interior
and exterior were liberally papered with campaign posters, slogans
ahd literature.
Mrs. John B. Martin, wife of the
candidate for Auditor General
will join the group later, Mrs. Gibson said, and Mrs. Donald S. Leonard, wife of the candidate for Governor will be with them off and oh.
Spooks
To Invade
CHS Friday
Hallowe'en is in the air with
ghosts, goblins, and witches fast
approaching the Clare Elementary
School.
They are on their way to join
the Halloween Parade .to begin at
one o'clock Friday, October 29, in
the west hall. Kindergarten
through the sixth grade in their
costumes will visit all rooms and
return for treats. Their parents
are invited to see this spectacular
Hallowe'en Droc<*ssion.
Evangelist At
Church of God
Featured evangelist at the current Revival Crusade, sponsored
by the Clare Church of God, and
running through the evening of October 31, is Rev. Charles Cronin,
of Elmore, O.
Rev. Cronin has had pastorates
in both Michigan and Ohio, and
has been evangelist on revival
tours throughout the Midwest. He
has done extensive work with the
Youth For Christ movement, of
which evangelist Billy Graham, is
the head.
The pastor of the Clare Church
Of God, Rev. V. Brinkman, has
known Rev. Cronin for eight or
nine years and'has worked with
him both in revivals and in the
Youth For Christ.
"Rev. Cronin works both for
Youth and their elders", said Rev.-
Brinkman.
The Evangelist has a full schedule. The Clare Church of God had
to put in their request last year
in order to get Rev. Cronin to
serve as Evangelist for this years
revival.
"He is in demand not only for
his sound ideas, but for the plainness with which he speaks them",
Rev. Brinkman said.
„ Held at the Church Of God, the
revivals, are on each evening except Saturday, through October
31. Rev. CJronin will bring the
Sunday moaning message • at li
.esamng Game
omecommg
This year's biggest football crowd is expeoted to turn out
for the Clare-Chesaning grid clash which is billed as the
climax to Clare's Homecoming celebration here. . ■ .
The game is to be played Friday at 8 p.m. on the Glares'
school athletic field, and is the last remaining conference
tilt for the Pioneers. *'
With a victory over Chef-
FHA Girls
From 8 Towns
Meet Here
321 Future Homemakers of
America met at Clare High School
Saturday, October 23, for the annual convention of Region 12 of
the F.H.A. Members from' eight
northeast and central Michigan
towns attended.
The F.H.A. is a national organization of junior and senior high
school students studying techniques and philosophy of home-
making as the basic part of American living, according to Mrs.
Barbara Haske, Clare group advisor and incoming Region 12 Advisor.
"The homemakers concentrate
on the importance of problem solving in the home, such as how to
spend .the family paycheck and
hints on harmonious family relations and civic projects related to
the home", Mrs. Haske said.
"S tate organizations of the
F.H.A. work closely with local
chapters in an advisory and policy
making capacity", she added.
Strictly a youth organization,
the F.H.A. is incorporated and
non-profit. It has had its beginnings in youth homemaking organizations of various titles, all sponsored by home economics depart-
aning assuring coach Perr-y-s-
men of at least a tie fpr the '■
1954 Mid-Michigan "&" title,"
they are going to keep an.eye
on the scoreboard of the S,ti '
Louis game. St. Louis, now-
sharing the conference lead
with The Green and' White'
would tumble into second
place if upset on Friday. :'*,_
Meanwhile, Clare is assuni-
ing a festive air, with a flood
of school activities to celebrate the occasion. "• ■]'.>•
Last minute touches are being
added to the parade floats and, excitement is mounting with eve'ry
secret opening or closing'-.of a
door. Windows have been covered
where floats are a'building arid'
doors locked, so no stray ''visitor" may invade the sanctuary of
the premises on "good will *ri»t»".
The store windows have been
decorated downtown and .'iu
the crispness of autumn ait* you
can hear in the distance, the sharp
cadence of the drums as the Ciare
High Band polishes, up their routine for the big game with Chesaning on the local athletic field* at
8:00 sharp, Friday, October 29.
Streamers will be fiylftg tron*
the-goal posts and the queen. __
all her regal splendor \_11: ride
past the stands on her float, wiih
her attendants at her feet. Other
floats submitted by various clubs
and classes will follow.
You'll be tapping your fe»t and
clapping your hands to the rhythm
furnished by the band. Cheerstwill
ments in high schools and colleges be led b th fou_ ya_^t 6b
o/__*._"^_frica_n.H?_1_^Ec_!10m^!!leaders and the air will be filled
Association, according to the
F.H.A. By-Law publication.
It was in June of 1945 that the
present Future Homemakers of
America was officially adopted, on
the recommendations coming in
from state and local chapters.
The National F.H.A. organization is made up of chartered state
and territorial organizations which
in turn charter local organizations.
Michigan was the 31st state to be
chartered, the publication said.
There are 47 state and territorial organizations altogether. Official motto of the organization is
Toward New Horizons, .and members wear official pjns .that are
awarded iri dfegreeSj or according
to standing, as. advisor, associate
member, etc.
Membership jfcft the organization
hhg grown steadily. The Clare
gr6up' has _dm_ thirty members.
"It's just the right size to be a
good group to work with", said
Mrs. Haske.
Representatives from Clare,
Farwell, Weidman, Bay City,
Houghton Lake, Shepherd, Tawas,
Coleman, Mt. Pleasant, Gladwin,
Pinconning and West Branch were
among those present at Saturday's
meeting.
The girls started the day with
registration at 9 a.m. Superintendent T. C. Campbell gave the welcome to Clare schools.
Regional officers were presented
to the assembly, and the group
was greeted by State F.H.A. representative Marguerite Lofink.
They participated in group singing, and were entertained with
skits, given by various chapters
iri the Region on the eight purposes of the organization.
In the afternoon, the group elected regional officers for the 1954-
1955 year, from among candidates
who had been introduced in the
forenoon.
New officers are President,
Christina Carrow, of Clare; Vice-
President, Shirley Lindamore,
Houghton Lake; Secretary, Mar-
keith Allen, Clare; Treasurer,
Karen Middles worth, Weidman;
Parliamentarian, Phillis Melrose, West Branch; Historian,
Marilyn Davis, Gladwin; Song
Leader, Connie Klemak, Gladwin;
Pianist, Karen Boggs, Houghton
Lake; Region mother, Mrs. Nina
Carrick, Weidman.
Mrs. Haske automatically became this coming year's Regional
Advisor for the Region 12 group
when one of the girls from her local chapter was chosen president.
This is provided for in the by-laws
of the organization.
An installation ceremony was
held for the newly elected officers
arid the group adjourned.
Early Morning Crash
Damages Two Gars
Two cars were damaged to a
total of about $400 in an early
morning accident, Friday, October 22, near Clare Manufacturing.
Florabelle Marshall, a Clare
housewife, pulled out from a parked position onto US-10, and apparently did not see a car coming
from the west on US-10 driven toy
Hattie Gingery of R*2 Harwell, a
plant employee.
The left side of the Marshall car
was caved in and the front end of
the Gingery car was damaged. _*ld
sjis tvac i**;!i_etL
with the excitement of the events.
Thursday evening: at 7:30 there
will be a huge bonfire lighting the
outdoor scene at school, with *ro©4
ftfntfs_e_ hy tfi_ fW*l__iff tbtitat.
Immediately after the amionnc.
ment of the queen and «w_ior attendant which will ba mod* Jtmmm
at that time, the stodeofe will
leave from the -west side at We
athletic field in a. snafce dance
hrough town to the city park, led
by cheerleaders. ._
Roads will be blocked off by local traffic officials, and the sin-
dents will be chaperoned by the
high school teachers.
After arriving* at. the parfcttHSre
will b_ more cheers led .by J_an
and 3a_fet Walworth., Meg Sclter,
arid Louise Miller* •
Ftom there th^feroup will, bo
dismissed.
Other events in homecoming
week will include a surprise" for
the student body following thfe 3H:i-
day afternoon parade of band;
cheerleaders, varsity team, floats,
student body and other decorated
vehicles. ■ ,
In the evening following the
game, will be a dance, presided
over by the King and Queen arid
her attendants. Alumni are very
welcome to come, all high school
teachers will be in attendance.
The work of many evenings'
labors will first be unveiled to ths
public in the Friday afternoon
parade through the business districts of town led by the band.
Come to the homecoming, say
the Pioneers, and see your friends
young or old in the year'6 biggest
school event.
Jayvees Bounce Back
The C.H.S. Junior Varsity recovered from a loss to Mt Pleasant, to win a 13-7 decision; against
the St. Louis reserves last Thursday, October 21.
Bob Tubbs went oyer to Score
both T.D.'s, one on an 80 yard run
and the other on an 18 yard move.
His teammate Dick Roe a«St up the'
latter scoring.
Delwin Grange
Elects C. Epple
Delwin. Grange members held
their election of officers arid the
folllowing were elected:
Master, Cecil Epple; Overseer,
LaVern Rockett; Lecturer, Leita
Rockett; Steward, George Cluley;
Assistant Steward, Jack Morrison; Chaplain, Mildred Carrier;
Treasurer, Mary McTaggftt; Secretary, Leonard Cluley. ..'*,
Gate Keeper, Charles Dorn; l_o**
mona, Maude McDonald; C&tes,
Clara Jones; Flora, Mary Morrison;
Lady Assistant Steward, Kathleen Morrison; Pianist, Wilda Car*
rier.
On Inside Pages
Harrison. News
■■_
City Briefs
8
Farwell News
6
Bowling Scores
e
Society
6*7
TV Guide
8
Farm News
10 * 11
Rosebush News
13
Sports Comer
14
Church Notes
* 16
Lake News
11 ,
Want AdS - Notices
184.-20'.
Camleg « Crossword
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Object Description
| Title | 1954-10-28; Clare Sentinel |
| Date | 1954-10-28 |
| Publisher | R. G. & F. A. Jefferies |
| Description | An issue of a Clare, Michigan newspaper. Published weekly. Began publication in 1896. Previously known as Clare Sentinel and the Democrat-Press. In 1923, absorbed the Clare Courier. |
| Subject/Keywords | Clare (Mich.) - Newspapers; Clare County (Mich.) - Newspapers; |
| Copyright Permission | 1923-1999: Copyright to the Clare Sentinel is held by the newspaper. Copyrighted material is reproduced with the permission of the newspaper. |
| Type | Newspaper |
| Format | JPG/JPEG |
| Language | English |
Description
| Title | 1954-10-28; Clare Sentinel |
| Date | 1954-10-28 |
| Publisher | R. G. & F. A. Jefferies |
| Description | An issue of a Clare, Michigan newspaper. Published weekly. Began publication in 1896. Previously known as Clare Sentinel and the Democrat-Press. In 1923, absorbed the Clare Courier. |
| Subject/Keywords | Clare (Mich.) - Newspapers; Clare County (Mich.) - Newspapers; |
| Copyright Permission | 1923-1999: Copyright to the Clare Sentinel is held by the newspaper. Copyrighted material is reproduced with the permission of the newspaper. |
| Type | Newspaper |
| Format | JPG/JPEG |
| Language | English |
| Transcript | Established 1878 $2.50 Year In Michigan ■#*-**■ wtipifi-' CLARE, MICHIGAN. THURSDAY MORNING OCTOBER 28, 1954 Soveh Cents Cop? Naw Series, Vol. 63, No. C w May Complete St. John's Addition In November Cornerstone Re-laid With Historical Documents and Objects Inside An $11,000 addition to Clare's St. John's Evangelical Lutheran church, started the first part of September, is scheduled to be completed the last of November, Pastor Robert Voss said. The addition replaces an old steeple tower, and creates two new rooms, about 10x18 each. The old steeple had been struck by lightning several times, and was in such a condition that it had to be tied together with ropes in getting it down from the building, Rev. Voss said. One of the new rooms will be located on the auditorium level of the church and the other on the basement level. The addition will also allow more room in the balcony, due to stairs going up from a different approach, the pastor said. The same bell will be used, but it will be housed in a new, corner bell tower on the right front side of the addition. The new bell tower will be about as high as the church proper. The addition has been considered for several years, and abuilding fund started, which is financing the current building operation, A, Mrs. West of Mt. Pleasant donated j a polished red granite face stone, j commemorating the year of this : new addition. Dedication of the, addition will be held sometime after the building's completion. Several weeks ago a half-cen- iury-old cornerstone box was unavoidably opened during the remodeling going on at the church. In the box was a history of the Lutheran congregation, recorded in the German script by Rev. Wai- delich, who was the Lutheran pastor in 1907. There was also a German catechism, a copy of the church paper of the Michigan synod, and several issues of the Clare Sentinel which was being published then. Last Thursday, a new larger copper box was put back into the original cornerstone. All of the original material was put back in and In addition to it a translation of the Waidclich history done by Rev". n.Voss'* father-in-law, V. J. Schultz, of Lansing, was included. Also a new catechism, a copy of the present church paper, a 1907-1954 history of the congregation, done by Harold Schaeffer, a subsequent history and remarks by pastor Robert Voss, a recent issue of the Sentinel, and one of the State Journal, and a 1954 penny were put in. The present pastor, Rev. Voss, is a comparative newcomer to Clare. The new pastor took his charge here in August of this year. Rev. Voss attended Bethany College at Mankato, Minn., and also studied af the University of Wisconsin, Concordia Seminary at Epringfield, III., and the Lutheran Seminary at Theinsville, Wis. He vicared at the Emanuel Lutheran Church in Lansing before coming to Clare. He is married but the couple have no children. They live at the recently rennovated" parsonage on N. McEwan. McGuires and Cotter Showing '55 Auto Models Two local auto sales organizations are displaying new models on their showroom floors this week with the public invited to see 1955 lines of Chevrolets at Tim Cotter's showroom at North McEwan street, and the new Stu- debakers at McGuire Brothers' establishment just west of Clare on US-10. Cotter has announced complete showings of the talked about new V-8 Chevrolet, along with it's companion six cylinder model. His large sales room will be open evenings today through Saturday. Chevrolet's valve-in-head V-8 motor is high horsepower (162), high compression, and claims high gas mileage. Combined with stylish new body design, the "new idea" car is termed "Motoramic" Wrap-around windshield and tubeless tires are standard equipment. Studebaker Price. News Studebaker-Packard, now claiming fourth place among auto builders, has styled a 1955 Studebaker line for beauty and economy. McGuire Brothers are showing the public a new car packed with new power _t "low introductory The 1955 Studebaker is "engineered for the same operating economy that gave Studebaker victories in the Mobilgas Economy Run." Halloween —Time To Beware and "Have A Care" Final Questions Answered On Jail Missionary Convention At Loomis The annual Missionary Convention of the Loomis Missiony Church began last Tuesday evening, October 26, Rev. Jesse Ringenberg of India being the speaker. District Superintendent, Rev. Earl B. Leonard of Swanton, Ohio, addressed the convention Wednesday night; Rev. Daniel Dyck of the Dominican Republic is scheduled Thursday night; Miss Florence Cavender of Columbia, South America, Friday night; Mrs. William Harrigan of Sierra Leone, West Africa, Sunday, October 30, 11 a.m., and Miss Cavender will give the closing missionary address of the convention in the evening. All evening services begin at 7:30 o'clock. A cordial invitation to' attend these missionary meetings is extended to all who are interested in the proclamation of the Christian message . to the n o n-Christian world. ■ (This is the last of the Series of four articles prepared by Robert Campbell for the Board of Supervisors to explain the County Jail proposition to the voters. Ed.) At the General Election on November 2, 1954, the proposition of increasing the tax rate limitation 2 mills for a period of 12 years from 1955 to 1966 inclusive for the purpose of building and equipping a new jail will be voted on by all electors in Clare County. The proposed plans call for a one story space and living quarters for the sheriff and his family. There will be a 2-car garage attached. The cost of the proposed jail is estimated at $135,000.00. This will be the maximum amount that the Board of Supervisors could spend for constructing and equipping a new jail. The cost is estimated high in order to be sure that the very top is reached. At a Primary Election held on August 4, 1954, the bond proposition passed, tout the millage proposition was defeated by 47 votes. It is up to you* as voters to let the Board of Supervisors know what you want done. There were not many questions submitted, but below are the questions with answers as best I know. "WHY SPEND $135,000.00 FOR A JAIL TO HOUSE DRUNKS?" A. The law states that each organized county shall, at its own cost and expense, 'provide at the county seat a suitable and sufficient jail and keep the same in good repair. There are other people kept in jail besides drunks and other law violators. Insane persons and mentally incompetents are sometimes kept in jail awaiting admission to a mental institution. Other persons are held in jail temporarily pending investigation. "Why DOES THE 2-MILL LEV- HAVE TO BE VOTED FOR 12 YEARS?" A. The main reason is that due to the fact that bond buyers have to be very cautious and sure of their investment, they require a high cushion of safety as far as risk of payment is concerned and usually the more cushion of safe- Farmers' Night Scheduled Nov. 4 Clare Chamber of Commerce President Laurenee Seiter and Vice President Jennings Archambault announced committees this week to hurry arrangements for the observance of the annual Farmers' Night banquet to be staged by the organization. Planned for the evening of November 8, the banquet is to be complete with music and entertainment at the Doherty. Joyce Dawson Wins Color Book Contest The color book contest sponsored by Witbeck's IGA is over and the winners have been announced according to Marvin Witbeck. Joyce Dawson is the first place winner arid she gets the. new Schwinn bicycle. Her book has been sent on to Chicago to be judged in competition for first prize in the national contest, a $5,000 saving bond. The other winners were Larry White, who took home an electric train, Carol Walter, who got the sewing machine and Sandra Steig, who won a camera, > •** Karen, Raffel, who got the phonograph, Billy Gelston, .who wo& the ukulele, Becky Tuft with an erector set, Danny Scott, roller Skates, Catherine Denton, sketching set artd Galayne Schmidt, the doll. Booster Night Features State Grange Man Monday night, November 1, Mt. Vernon Grange will hold its annual Booster Night program. It will begin with a planned pot luck supper at 7:30 p.m. The menu is creamed chicken and biscuits, squash, baked beans, vegetable salad, pickles, pie and coffee. Featured speaker for the evening will be Stanley Powell, chairman of the State Grange Executive committee and lobbyist for the Farm Bureau and Grange oh the state level. His topic will be the four am* mendments to the state constitution which will be voted on November 2. Come and listen to the pros and cons of the Charitable Bingo issue. The meeting is qpen and everyone interested is urged to attend. ty, the more salable the bonds are at a lower rate of interest. "CAN THE BONDS BE PAID OFF IN LESS THAN 12 YEARS, AND IF SO, WILL THE 2-MILL LEVY STOP?" A. As soon as enough money has been collected to pay the bonds in full, the bonds will be paid and the 2-mill levy will stop. At the present rate of tax collection, it is possible that there would be enough money collected to pay the bonds off in 6 or 7 years. "WHY IS THE SHERIFF FURNISHED A PRIVATE BOAT?" A. The sheriff is not furnished a private boat. If the Board of Supervisors purchases a boat, It would be housed at the jail and be used only for rescue-and life saving purposes. . ;. ' Band Uniforms Fund Helped By Calendars Clare's Community Calendar project, sponsored by the Clare High School Band ended Monday, October 25, with a total of 434 Calendars sold. Laurene Woodward's team was high team with a total of $103.75. Next closest was Janet Nevill's team with $93.50. High salesmen who will receive prizes for their outstanding work are Myrna Penrose who turned in $36.75 and Laurene Woodward who sold $35.00. The project was successful in showing a probable profit of some six to seven hundred dollars and swelling the band uniform fund to over one thousand dollars. Local advertisers who participated in the calendar project are Clare Hardware, Band Box Cleaners, Northland Hardware, Bryant's Gulf, Citizens State Bank, Greer Auto Sales, Houghton Drugs, L. Gibis & Sons. Witbeck Supermarket, Jones Floor Covering, Bicknells, Hotel Doherty, Anderson Drug Store, Jones' Standard Service, Akins Piano Service. Dull's Farm Service, Lone Pine Cafe, Clare Furniture Co. The sales campaign now over, Mr. Conley, band director said that the distribution of the calendars would begin sometime after the middle of December. A few extra calendars may be available, he said, and any persons who want one may leave their names at the school. Band parents will boost the fund more on Friday evening when they will sell football programs at the Homecoming game. Many other money-raising efforts are planned by the group. The CHS band will be seen in a starring role at halftime in the Homecoming football game when members will form patterns on the field in a salute to Charity and Good Will. The crowd will see a Crown, Red Feather,- Christmas Seal Cross, and many other formations. To Review U-F Quotas Joe Grigware, newly appointed Clare county chairman of the United Health and Welfare Fund said this week that he will consult with township supervisors before attempting to determine a quota for various townships. He announced that the supervisors have been invited to a dinner meeting at Harrison on November 4, when the question of quotas Will he reviewed with advice from the township representatives,. Richardson Co. Fair Head The 1955 Clare County Fair board was elected at Harrison, Friday, October 15. Ray Richardson was elected President; Dan Holcomb, Vice- president; Albert Haley, Secretary; and June Rose, Treasurer. The board is elected from among county officers. The County hoard Of supervisors serves as Fair board oi directors. »•_***■(-* -.* Good-natured oldsters who celebrate Halloween in an easy chair Saturday night, are going to have to put up with considerable Spook music on their door chimes, and some Hobgobblin "hootin" Ground their front porches! Here a gang of dressed-up youngsters tell Mrs. Al HolKtook that they'll bo back for "trick 'er ireal" handouts on Saturday when the rougues are budgin. . . No confusion about a decision concerning which night ihe Witches will be bewitching, as most will be out after dark on Saturday according to most ghost's boasts. Left to right above are: Betty Jo Miller dressed as Little Miss Muffet; Tommy LaGoe as a spaceman; twin sisters, Peggy and Pam Miller as a jaunty cowboy and a planetman from outer space; and in the foreground- Libby LaGoe as a hooded witch. The five children who posed on the 'steps of the Al Holbrook home are the children of the Dale Mil-, ler and Frank LaGoe families. Mrs. Holbrook is being generous wiih a whole basket of red apples. * Photo by Lee Sowle Note Book i " We'll Convince Voters" Say Republican Women Mrs. Alma Elkins, of Cbrunna, called in a want ad this week about a lost key. The key locks a house owned by Mrs. Elkins' mother. The mother has had a heart attack recently after losing her husband this summer, and she's badly upset over losing the key, which has lots of sentimental value. -The key was lost -when Mrs. Elkins' husband, a salesman, evi- ] dently dropped it during one of the 26 stops he made in the Clare area last Thursday. The Elkins are offering a reward for recovery of the key, which no locksmith has been able to duplicate. The Clare Blue Star Mothers are requesting that servicemen's addresses be turned in, so Christmas boxes can be sent to them before the mid- November deadline. When Superintendent of schools T. C. Campbell drove into the school parking lot a little after ten o'clock Saturday morning, clad In suntan workclothes and a day old beard, he was considering all of the things he would accomplish during the day. So he was slightly horrified when someone mentioned the welcome speech he was scheduled to I make to the F.H.A. Convention at] 10:,05. Campbell made an all-time ' record trip across town to his "home and was back at school ill-1 side of 15 minutes, out of breath, but dressed more like a school superintendent about to make a speech is expected to be. The convention program had lagged behind schedule enough to allow for his memory slip, and he galloped in the stage door just as he was being introduced. Mrs. Hattie Haddox and daughters, who receive the Clare Sentinel at Truth or Consequences, New Mexico, did a turnabout this week, and mailed the Sentinel a, paper from that city, It looks much like our Michigan newspapers' in these pre-election days, ^exr cept there's a man • named Simiits running for governor there* , A busload of ardent, feminine supporters of the Republican party made up of party committee women and wives and daughters of GOP state officials, were in Clare Tuesday evening and Wednesday morning, October 19-20, on the first lap of a campaign junket around the state. The grpup included Mrs. Owen J. Cleary, wife of the candidate for secretary of state; Miss Fran-*" ces Reid, daughter of the Lieutenant Governor candidate; Mrs. D. Hale Brake, wife of the State Treasurer candidate; Mrs. Frank Millard, wife of the Attorney General candidate; Mrs. Albert Koeze, president of the Republican Women of Michi* gan; Alice Donnell, corresponding secretary of the state GOP Women's Federation; Mrs. Rae C. Hooker, of Mt. Pleasant,0 state GOP committeewoman; arid Mrs. Peter Gibson, vice chairman of the state GOP women's committee. After leaving Clare, the group were headed for Northwestern Michigan, following which they planned a swing through southwest Michigan. They were scheduled to stop in Harrison, Grayling, Roscommon, Gaylord, Kalkaska, Traverse City and Lake City. Various dinners, luncheons, coffee stops and a TV broadcast were planned along the route, where individual members of the group were slated to give campaign talks, "Of course, speeches will be relative to the qualifications of the various candidates" said . Mrs. Peter Gibson, speaking for the group. "But .our main purpose is to convince voters they should put in the complete GOP ticket of candidates". The bus carrying the campaigners had been turned into a traveling headquarters. Seats were turned around, divan style, and small tables provided for taking care of speech - writing and correspondence on the fly. Both the interior and exterior were liberally papered with campaign posters, slogans ahd literature. Mrs. John B. Martin, wife of the candidate for Auditor General will join the group later, Mrs. Gibson said, and Mrs. Donald S. Leonard, wife of the candidate for Governor will be with them off and oh. Spooks To Invade CHS Friday Hallowe'en is in the air with ghosts, goblins, and witches fast approaching the Clare Elementary School. They are on their way to join the Halloween Parade .to begin at one o'clock Friday, October 29, in the west hall. Kindergarten through the sixth grade in their costumes will visit all rooms and return for treats. Their parents are invited to see this spectacular Hallowe'en Droc<*ssion. Evangelist At Church of God Featured evangelist at the current Revival Crusade, sponsored by the Clare Church of God, and running through the evening of October 31, is Rev. Charles Cronin, of Elmore, O. Rev. Cronin has had pastorates in both Michigan and Ohio, and has been evangelist on revival tours throughout the Midwest. He has done extensive work with the Youth For Christ movement, of which evangelist Billy Graham, is the head. The pastor of the Clare Church Of God, Rev. V. Brinkman, has known Rev. Cronin for eight or nine years and'has worked with him both in revivals and in the Youth For Christ. "Rev. Cronin works both for Youth and their elders", said Rev.- Brinkman. The Evangelist has a full schedule. The Clare Church of God had to put in their request last year in order to get Rev. Cronin to serve as Evangelist for this years revival. "He is in demand not only for his sound ideas, but for the plainness with which he speaks them", Rev. Brinkman said. „ Held at the Church Of God, the revivals, are on each evening except Saturday, through October 31. Rev. CJronin will bring the Sunday moaning message • at li .esamng Game omecommg This year's biggest football crowd is expeoted to turn out for the Clare-Chesaning grid clash which is billed as the climax to Clare's Homecoming celebration here. . ■ . The game is to be played Friday at 8 p.m. on the Glares' school athletic field, and is the last remaining conference tilt for the Pioneers. *' With a victory over Chef- FHA Girls From 8 Towns Meet Here 321 Future Homemakers of America met at Clare High School Saturday, October 23, for the annual convention of Region 12 of the F.H.A. Members from' eight northeast and central Michigan towns attended. The F.H.A. is a national organization of junior and senior high school students studying techniques and philosophy of home- making as the basic part of American living, according to Mrs. Barbara Haske, Clare group advisor and incoming Region 12 Advisor. "The homemakers concentrate on the importance of problem solving in the home, such as how to spend .the family paycheck and hints on harmonious family relations and civic projects related to the home", Mrs. Haske said. "S tate organizations of the F.H.A. work closely with local chapters in an advisory and policy making capacity", she added. Strictly a youth organization, the F.H.A. is incorporated and non-profit. It has had its beginnings in youth homemaking organizations of various titles, all sponsored by home economics depart- aning assuring coach Perr-y-s- men of at least a tie fpr the '■ 1954 Mid-Michigan "&" title" they are going to keep an.eye on the scoreboard of the S,ti ' Louis game. St. Louis, now- sharing the conference lead with The Green and' White' would tumble into second place if upset on Friday. :'*,_ Meanwhile, Clare is assuni- ing a festive air, with a flood of school activities to celebrate the occasion. "• ■]'.>• Last minute touches are being added to the parade floats and, excitement is mounting with eve'ry secret opening or closing'-.of a door. Windows have been covered where floats are a'building arid' doors locked, so no stray ''visitor" may invade the sanctuary of the premises on "good will *ri»t»". The store windows have been decorated downtown and .'iu the crispness of autumn ait* you can hear in the distance, the sharp cadence of the drums as the Ciare High Band polishes, up their routine for the big game with Chesaning on the local athletic field* at 8:00 sharp, Friday, October 29. Streamers will be fiylftg tron* the-goal posts and the queen. __ all her regal splendor \_11: ride past the stands on her float, wiih her attendants at her feet. Other floats submitted by various clubs and classes will follow. You'll be tapping your fe»t and clapping your hands to the rhythm furnished by the band. Cheerstwill ments in high schools and colleges be led b th fou_ ya_^t 6b o/__*._"^_frica_n.H?_1_^Ec_!10m^!!leaders and the air will be filled Association, according to the F.H.A. By-Law publication. It was in June of 1945 that the present Future Homemakers of America was officially adopted, on the recommendations coming in from state and local chapters. The National F.H.A. organization is made up of chartered state and territorial organizations which in turn charter local organizations. Michigan was the 31st state to be chartered, the publication said. There are 47 state and territorial organizations altogether. Official motto of the organization is Toward New Horizons, .and members wear official pjns .that are awarded iri dfegreeSj or according to standing, as. advisor, associate member, etc. Membership jfcft the organization hhg grown steadily. The Clare gr6up' has _dm_ thirty members. "It's just the right size to be a good group to work with", said Mrs. Haske. Representatives from Clare, Farwell, Weidman, Bay City, Houghton Lake, Shepherd, Tawas, Coleman, Mt. Pleasant, Gladwin, Pinconning and West Branch were among those present at Saturday's meeting. The girls started the day with registration at 9 a.m. Superintendent T. C. Campbell gave the welcome to Clare schools. Regional officers were presented to the assembly, and the group was greeted by State F.H.A. representative Marguerite Lofink. They participated in group singing, and were entertained with skits, given by various chapters iri the Region on the eight purposes of the organization. In the afternoon, the group elected regional officers for the 1954- 1955 year, from among candidates who had been introduced in the forenoon. New officers are President, Christina Carrow, of Clare; Vice- President, Shirley Lindamore, Houghton Lake; Secretary, Mar- keith Allen, Clare; Treasurer, Karen Middles worth, Weidman; Parliamentarian, Phillis Melrose, West Branch; Historian, Marilyn Davis, Gladwin; Song Leader, Connie Klemak, Gladwin; Pianist, Karen Boggs, Houghton Lake; Region mother, Mrs. Nina Carrick, Weidman. Mrs. Haske automatically became this coming year's Regional Advisor for the Region 12 group when one of the girls from her local chapter was chosen president. This is provided for in the by-laws of the organization. An installation ceremony was held for the newly elected officers arid the group adjourned. Early Morning Crash Damages Two Gars Two cars were damaged to a total of about $400 in an early morning accident, Friday, October 22, near Clare Manufacturing. Florabelle Marshall, a Clare housewife, pulled out from a parked position onto US-10, and apparently did not see a car coming from the west on US-10 driven toy Hattie Gingery of R*2 Harwell, a plant employee. The left side of the Marshall car was caved in and the front end of the Gingery car was damaged. _*ld sjis tvac i**;!i_etL with the excitement of the events. Thursday evening: at 7:30 there will be a huge bonfire lighting the outdoor scene at school, with *ro©4 ftfntfs_e_ hy tfi_ fW*l__iff tbtitat. Immediately after the amionnc. ment of the queen and «w_ior attendant which will ba mod* Jtmmm at that time, the stodeofe will leave from the -west side at We athletic field in a. snafce dance hrough town to the city park, led by cheerleaders. ._ Roads will be blocked off by local traffic officials, and the sin- dents will be chaperoned by the high school teachers. After arriving* at. the parfcttHSre will b_ more cheers led .by J_an and 3a_fet Walworth., Meg Sclter, arid Louise Miller* • Ftom there th^feroup will, bo dismissed. Other events in homecoming week will include a surprise" for the student body following thfe 3H:i- day afternoon parade of band; cheerleaders, varsity team, floats, student body and other decorated vehicles. ■ , In the evening following the game, will be a dance, presided over by the King and Queen arid her attendants. Alumni are very welcome to come, all high school teachers will be in attendance. The work of many evenings' labors will first be unveiled to ths public in the Friday afternoon parade through the business districts of town led by the band. Come to the homecoming, say the Pioneers, and see your friends young or old in the year'6 biggest school event. Jayvees Bounce Back The C.H.S. Junior Varsity recovered from a loss to Mt Pleasant, to win a 13-7 decision; against the St. Louis reserves last Thursday, October 21. Bob Tubbs went oyer to Score both T.D.'s, one on an 80 yard run and the other on an 18 yard move. His teammate Dick Roe a«St up the' latter scoring. Delwin Grange Elects C. Epple Delwin. Grange members held their election of officers arid the folllowing were elected: Master, Cecil Epple; Overseer, LaVern Rockett; Lecturer, Leita Rockett; Steward, George Cluley; Assistant Steward, Jack Morrison; Chaplain, Mildred Carrier; Treasurer, Mary McTaggftt; Secretary, Leonard Cluley. ..'*, Gate Keeper, Charles Dorn; l_o** mona, Maude McDonald; C&tes, Clara Jones; Flora, Mary Morrison; Lady Assistant Steward, Kathleen Morrison; Pianist, Wilda Car* rier. On Inside Pages Harrison. News ■■_ City Briefs 8 Farwell News 6 Bowling Scores e Society 6*7 TV Guide 8 Farm News 10 * 11 Rosebush News 13 Sports Comer 14 Church Notes * 16 Lake News 11 , Want AdS - Notices 184.-20'. Camleg « Crossword *a ■_______«_■__ Ml |
