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CLARE, MICHIGAN. THURSDAY MORNING   MAY 5. J9S5
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New Series, Vol. 63. No. 33
SCHOOL CORNER
Basic Science Held Value
For Balanced Education
The basic soiences as taught
in the high school are discussr
«a }n this week'  School Corner^ by Larry Wilcox, pppluar ,
math and science expert and
•teacher^ Mr. Wilcox is' a
source of help and information
for many local graduates who
go on to study in college, as
they jreturn on weekends and
vacations to get help with pro-
• blems in their studies in these
two areas. Larry has been on
the local public school staff. foi>
seven years and has contributed much toward strengthening
the curriculum in the high
school. •
Biology will be treated sen*
.   aratey by Mrs. Ivan Bartow in
a later column, while the phy- (
fiical   sciencas   are   discussed
here by Mr. Wilcox.
From the time in the morning
When we are blasted into con-
ciousness by man's second most
fiendish invention, "The Baby
Ben", until we drift off again after
the late-late movie, we are sur-
rounded by the progress of
science. We live in a world gov|
erned by the Laws of Nature.
Through the years, man has been
fortunate enough to discover a
few of these laws, but there is
still a long way to go.    .
Science has been defined as
knowledge that is classified in
such a Way as to facilitate its use.
in obtaining more-of the same.
Science is more than just a collection of facts and gadgets. It is
a way of thinking—the scientific
process.
. Three basic courses are offered
in the Clare Public School at the
high school level.
There is a biological science
course usually studied in the
freshman year, and .two courses in
physical science. Physics, the
study of physical changes, is,|
taught alternately with Chemistry,
a study of the elements' and
chemical changes. These courses
are open to juniors and seniors.
Such things as the six simple
machines, the different forms of
energy, and various forms of
transportation are studied in
physics classes. Part of the work
is done in the classroom, where
laws and theories are studied. The
rest of the time is spent in the
laboratory, viewing films, conducting experiments, etc., where a
better insight is developed.
Each student chooses a project 1
early in the year which, is com-'
pleted by the last six weeks of
■ School. These may be almost anything   along    scientific^   lines   in
Which  the  student  is "interested.
Several of these projects are on [
display  in  the   showcase   outside
the industrial arts department.        j
Next year students will be,
studying chemistry. We usually
use quite a few films in this
course because many chemical
processes and reactions are difficult to demonstrate otherwise, due
to the speed with which they oc-j
cur. I
One of the highlights of our
chemistry course is a trip through
the Dow plant at Midland. Our
own community also provides us>
With a wealth of resource materials; and persons. . J
We realize that some of the'
factual materials that we try to
teach may be forgotten; however,
we feel that certain habits of
thinking and an understanding of
the "how and why" will be retained.
We are not expecting to turn
out finished atomic scientists or
engineers, yet there is always the
hope* that some of our students
may eventually develop into just
that, There is a dire need l°T
young men and women with
scientific abilities.
One of our greatest concerns is
tor the majority of .students who
have no desire to, becom'e scien
tists. We hope that they may be
just a bit better equipped to cope
with the complex scientific age iu
Which we live by having a little
better understanding of what
makes the wheels go round, and
how science affects our every day
living.
Mayors From
9 Counties
To Meet Here
A regional meeting of Mayors,
Village and City Presidents, Coun-
cSlmen and other officials from a
nine-county area in Michigan will
be held in Clare, May 12, according to an anouncement by John
Huss, of Ann Arbor, director of
the Michigan Municipal League.
The afternoon session and dinner will preceed the annual election of Region officers. The aEfair
is held each year in a different
host community within the VI Region.
J. Dean Stanley, formerly with
the Michigan Municipal Finance
Commission will address* the group
on "Bonding for Municipal Improvements" and general discussion of problems raised by officials will occupy the assembly.
With all city and village officials invited to attend, the Mayor,
Albert Haley, and Clare City Manager Willard Wedge expect guests
from Arenac, Bay, Clare, Clinton,
Gladwin Isabella, Midland, Saginaw, and Shiawassee counties.
Vernetta
Dunkle Best
In Style Revue
Vernetta Dunkle, 14. of Clare,
was the winner in the Style Revue
held at the Clare County 4-H Achievement Day in Harrison April
27.
'She will take her entry, a print
cotton dress, to 4-H Club Week at
Michigan State College in June.
Vernetta will represent Achievement Day's 118 clothing entries at
the State 4-H Club Week.
Lorene Hildebrand, 16, of Brush
College, was runner-up, and was
named alternate to the June event
should Vernetta be unable to attend, o
Lorene modeled two skirts and
a jacket. Donna Sommers, Missaukee county Club, Agent, judged
the event.
228 exhibits were displayed by
13 separate clubs in the County at
the two day event last week, Tuesday and Wednesday. Osceola county Club leaders judged the entry.
Winners were picked in the
handicraft division, and Consumers Power gave two special
awards to electrical projects.
Study Club Annual
Dinner Ends Meetings
The Clare Study Club held its
annual dinner at the Hotel Dober-
ty, Monday evening, May 2, in the
Wedgewood room. Decorations featured spring flowers, and the committee in charge were Mrs. George
Beck and Mrs. M. D. Feighner.
Mrs. Ben Bosink, program chairman, presented Mrs. Louisa Bowler, who had charge for the evening. She introduced the members
of her ^dramatics class, taking part
in the one act play, "Special
' Guest", written5 by Don Elser, and
produced through the courtesy of
Row Peterson and Company.
They were Twila Beery, as Nora
Andrews, the farmer's wife; Howard Madison, J6hrl Andrews, the
farmer; Leon Stanley, Edward,
their son; Dick Lajewski, as Robert Norton, a detective, and Alice
Walter, as Elaine Madison, the
detective's fiance, Ivalee Foss was
student director, and Roger Brink-
erhoff, in charge of the lighting.
This play was presented at the
Play Festival recently at. Central
Michigan College, and was one of
two plays presented, to receive
very favorable mention from tl>e
Commentators, who also congratulated the performers, especially
praising Twila for her superb performance.
Deaths
James A. Tatlnan, a long time
resident of Clare, passed away
Monday after many months of
failing health. Funeral services in
icharge of Thurston's were held on
Wednesday. Mr. Tatman had held
a" position as night clerk at the
Doherty' hotel and was widely
known .in and near Clare*
Miss Effie Hales presided for
the business meeting, and reports
were given which included a very
favorable Easter Seal Drive, by
Mrs. Donald Richardson, and Mrs.
Roy Townsend gave a resume of
what the funds for Clare county
had been used for during the past
year to help crippled children and
disabled adults.
The new officers for the coming
year were introduced: Mrs. L. 0.
Garthe, president; Mrs. Neil Stirling, vice president; Mrs. Ralph
Cole, treasurer; Mrs. Warren
White, secretary; Mrs. G. C. Born,,
program chairman.
This is the last meeting of the
Club until the fall meetings, when
the new officers Will begin their
duties.
"Hear Lift"
Carries Boy
To His Class
10-year-old Harvey Walker of
Clare, is learning to hear without
ears, due to the Clare Rotary's latest project, Operation Hear Lift.
For some weeks now, Harvey
has been attending special lip^
reading classes at Central Michigan College at Mt. Pleasant. Rotary has provided twice-a-week
transportation to and from Mt.
| Pleasant.'
This summer, Harvey will live
at Mt. Pleasant for six weeks of
intensified training in lip reading
and speech correcti6n. Clare Rotary will also finance this additional $150 out of its special fund.
Harvey is the son of Mrs. Alma
Walker.    '      '
This White Pine Tree - "The City Will Revere"
New Leaders Elected,
Girls' Pins Awarded At
Last Girl Scout Supper
Thirty-eight fourth graders from Clare Public school look a hand April 26 in bringing the white pine back to Michigan.   The White pine was recently named Michigan's State tree by an act of Legislature.
The youngsters represented the school in planting a whit© pine seedling which commemorates Michigan State College's Centennial year* in Clare's city park. Then they turned it over to Mayor Albert Haley, representing the City.
Young Joe Cook, son of Mr. and Mrs. Everett Cook, wielded the spade, while David Grimason, son of Mr. and Mrs.
Hiranif Grimason, made the dedication speech.
"In commemoration of Michigan State College's Centennial, the State Conservation department has sent us a white
pine which this year has been made Michigan's State tree." ^
"In turn, we fourth graders, on behalf of the Clare Public School, would like to present it to the City of Clare, to be
planted in our City Park, so that in years to come, the entire city will revere this tree for the part the white pine has
played in the history of Michigan." ran David's lines. Also present for the tree planting were Fourth grade teacher,.
Mrs. Blanche Giebel, elementary school principal Allan Tulk, and bus driver Hay Ruby.
Down to the business of tree planting are left to right" Frank" Schuit,   Kaihy  Archbold,   Laura Hatfield,   David
Grimason, Jo© Cook; and over Joe's shoulder, Billy Hancfretfe     . ■.,.-" photo by Lee Spwle
»r?—fee
Rosebush Plans Barbecue
For Annual Homecoming
The Rosebush Community Council met Thursday evening, at 8
o'clock in the Rosebush Rural Agricultural School.
Plans for the annual Rosebush
Homecoming were the main topic
of discussion.  It was  decided to
MEA Elects
Regional
Officers
A dinner meeting of the Regional Council of the Michigan Education Association was held at
Farwell, Thursday, April 28.
The Program Planning Committee met to arrange the Regional
Institute for the coming year.
Clare school superintendent T. C.
Campbell was a committee member.
William Harper, CHS art teacher, was a member of the Professional Problems committee that
reported at the meeting.
Fall insitute was announced for
Mt. Pleasant, October 5, with a
teriative Spring meeting date set
April 13.
Mrs. Ivah Bartow was elected
Council delegate -to the National
Education Association convention
to be held in Chicago July 3-8. Far-
well superintendent of schoools
Willis Geston was elected legislative chairman of the coming year.
Farewell
Supper For
Olson Family
Rev. and Mrs. Oscar W. Olson
and children were honored Sunday
evening at a farewell party. Members and friends, and their families gathered at the Congregational church for a family pot luck
supper at 6:30.
Rev. Olson will deliver his farewell sermon Sunday morning, May
8 The family will move to Norfolk,
Nebraska, where he has accepted
a pastorate.
Seventy-five enjoyed ,this social
hour together, sponsored by the
Womens' and Mens' fellowship
groups of the church. Mrs. Ben
Bosink, president of the Womens'
fellowship presented the Olsons
with a lovely occasional chair,
from these groups and the Ladies
Union.
Rev.' Olson responded with ap-<
preciation and thanks for the gift,
and the co-operation received
Irom the memlbers during' his pastorate here.
hold the event on Saturday, July
9 this year instead of on the Fourth of July as in previous years.
Also to have the Beef Barbecue
which has been so popular .in the
past years.
The program will consist of local sports, contests, and- other features which will be announced
later.
Jim Decker was appointed general chairman of the much anticipated celebration.
A Memorial Service will be held
o n Memorial Day with the Rev.
Ronald Knapp chairman. Watch
for further announcement.
The next Council meeting will be
held on Thursday evennig, May 12.
at 8 o'clock, in the Rosebush
School. All local organizations are
requested to send a representative
to this important meeting.
50 Years
In Clare
For Anderson's
Anderson's Drug Store, for a
half-century a gathering spot on
Clare's Main Street, will observe
fifty years of dispensing ice cream
sodas and prescriptions this Saturday, May 7.
Free Ice-Cream and gifts and
prizes, a well as special merchandise offerings are listed in special
advertising in this issue of The
Sentinel
The business, which the late E.
A. Anderson bought from a man
named Pickle, was originally h&us-
ed in the former Bill Lewis market
building. After Anderson had the
businesss a" year, he bought the
building next door, where Anderson's still is.
Anderson, a pharmacist, ran the
business until his death in 1941.
Then his pharmacist daughter,
Mrs. Jean Allen, ran the business
through 1947," while her brother
was in school and in the military
service.
In 1948, the present E A. "Bud"
Anderson also a pharmacist, took
over management of the business
for his mother, Mrs. Josephine
Anderson. During the past few
years the store has had a new
front put on the building, and general improvements within.
Well Baby
Conference
The well-baby conference for
this month in Clare will be May 11
from 1 to 3 p.m. in the Congregational Church hasemeiit.
At Farwell, the conference will
be hi the Methodist church baso*
intuit on May 11 from i) to 11 a.m.
Clare Named
For Irish
County.
The Bay City Times recently
carried the following story in its
"Thirty Years Ago" column, describing how Clare received its
name with the aged Bay City
.woman recalling her hit in history;
"Mrs. Bridget Bergen, widow of
the late Valentine Bergen, died
"Wednesday afternoon at 2 o'clock
at the advanced age of 90 years, at
the home of her daughter, Mrs.
Joseph Nold, 500 Fraser street,
Bay City. Mrs. Bergen was born
in County cWe, Ireland, coming
direct to Bay City in 1858. During
her long residence in Bay City - a
period of 67 years - Mrs. Bergen
saw many changes. Center avenue
was nothing but a swamp when
she arrived here. To her was given
the honor of naming the City of
Clare, Mich. William McEwan,
who was instrumental in the founding of Clare, gave Mrs. Bergen,
who was then a young woman living in his home, the privilege of
naming, the town, so she named it
Clare after her birthplace in Ireland."
Mrs. Rubat    ,
Dies At Home
Mrs. William Kubat died at her
home Sunday, May 1, after an ill-1
ness of several months. She was 44
years old. *
Nancy Lucille Alberts was born
in Marion on September 24, 1910.
She was married to William Kubat
at Marion on June 1, 1935, The
couple moved to Clare in 1945,
wliere she lived until her death.
During her years in Clare she
"had worked for. Krogers at one
time, for Houghton's and most recently, at Anderson's Drugstore.
She is survived by her husband,
William, and a son by a former
marriage, John E. Oobb, as well
as several brothers and sisters.
Funeral services were held
Tuesday. May 3, at St. Cecilia's
Church. Fr J. I. Sruba officiating.
Stephenson's funeral home handled arrangements and burial was
in Cherry Grove Cemetery.
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Little League
To Elect
Final meeting of organization of
the Little League is called for
Monday evening,' May 9th at 7:80
p.m. in the Clare school Ag. room.
League officers will be elected
and • a project to prepare a playing field will be started. The
League sponsors have been granted a piece of land near the VFW-
Buildirig in Clare's Tourist Park
where leveling and fencing wills;
be done by volunteer help (and a
bulldozer). Any men or boys willing to lend a hand are instructecf
to leave their names at the J. J.
Gteon stores In Clare.
Appointments
Made By
Mayor Haley
•Clare's Mayor. Albert. Haley
made his city and county ^appoint-
ments for the coming year'at Monday night's Commission meeting,
and all were approved.
Named to the planning committee were Stuart Bicknell, O. D.
Bayes, Harold Hughes, Laurenee
Seiter, and E. A. "Bud" Anderson.
On the County Board of Supervisors for this year's sessions are
Charles Cooper, John Hall, Albert
Haley, and Laurenee Seiter.
Serving on the board of review
are John Hall, Alec McKinnon.
Laurence Seiter, and Albert Haley.
The qommission announced that
sidewalk and curb and gutter petitions should be submitted by May
16 to be considered this year. Any
prior petitions must be resubmitted.
The proposed budget was accepted, subject to change after a
public hearing on May 16.
Clare City Manager Willard
Wedge" also made some appointments, approved by .the'Commission at the same meeting. John
Hall was named city assessor;
Stanley Parish, Fire Chief; and
Bert Head, chief of police. All of
thcie were reappointments. No
health officer was named.
Sharon Hulin
Chosen CMC
Valedictorian
Sharon Hulin, of Lake, has been
named valedictorian of the 1956
graduating class at Central Michigan college, it was reported today
by George N. Lauer, dean of admissions and records at Central
Michigan. ■
Miss Hulin has achieved a 2.93
point average. '
Commencement exercises , will
be held at Central Michigan College, June i2.
Miss Hulin recently accepted a
$1,500 fellowship at the University of Wisconsin. She will work
toward a masters degree in Journalism there.
Currently, she is editor of the
Central Michigan College Student
newspaper and last year she served as editor of the College yearbook. She is majoring in English
| and Social Science and has minors
i in French and History.
She is listed in "Who's Who
Among' Students in American Colleges and Universities." She has
been active In -campus activities
during, the past four years. She is
a graduate of Farwell High School,
Note
Book
Well. ttiereX some that are
complaining about the heat already. But this, one can still
remember the snow whipping
around ears an d ankles not so
many weeks ago in a March
blizzard.
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In the 'ininor complaints department: Mrs. Mary Joyner felt
a little sad last week that she
couldn' put out all the birthday
candles on her -cake with one puff.
Since Mrs, Joyner has chanted up
80 years of living, small wonder
we say.
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.And'of course the parking
meters.are getting a fine shiny
coat of new paint. Actually it
isE' the shine, that counts, but
how Jong the penny lasts.
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As the days get warmer, the
weekend traffic at the crossroads
of. Michigan (that's Clare of
course) gets heavier. On Fridays
and .Saturdays they're getting hot,
huryyin"g North to get cool, arM on
Sundays they're still getting hot,
hurrying South to get home again.
St. Louis Spoils
CHS Start In
Conference
The CHS Pioneer baseball team
played an errorless game Tuesday,
but lost their first conference
contest this season to St. Louis by
an 8-5 score.
Best inning for the Pioneer
N.lne was the fourth! when they
scored, four runs -on three hits.
Fred ■ Haggart drove in two tuns
cfti> a* single; and' Bob Sharpy pm
on a single.
This came after a bad third inning when St Louis scored four
runs on five hits. Bill Siel pitched
with.John Miller coming in for relief.
St. Louis' pitcher, Hagen, struck
out seven Clare men, and allowed
the Pioneers only six hits.
"With men on base, we fail tc
hit," said Coach Bob Baker.
"We'll have to work on this.
Also, our pitching is spotty and inconsistent."
Clare meets Shepherd next in
another'conference game here* today at 3:30.
The Pioneers took another game
from Farwell'last week 10-8, in
non-conference play.
Bill Siel was top batter knocking out two home runs. With two
hits he drove in five runs. Gene
Campbell, Fred Miller and Fred
Haggart each had two hits.
John Miller was winning pitcher
for the Pioneers with relief pitching by Don Bay. Clare totaled 13
hits to Farwell's seven.
On April 30, Coach Baker and
Ray Ruby took five high school
boys and three junior high school
boys to Detroit for a Baseball
Clinic at Briggs Stadium*. In the
afternoon they saw the Tigers play
the Washington Senators.
Farwell
Woman
In Accident
Mrs. Wesley Higgins, of Farwell,
was in an automobile accident last
Friday, April 29, while on her way
to Clare.
While rounding the 6urve just
west of Willowbrook, she was
crowded off' the pavement by a
car coming, from' the east. The
truck Mrs. Higgins was driving
left the pavement and overturned,
hitting the guard railr
She was taken to the Clare H6s-
pital by Coker's ambulance. After;
an examination it was learned she
had received a slight concussion
and many bruises.
Firestone
Store Moved
McGuire Brothers Firestone
store which until recently was lo'
cated at 410 McEwan, has completed the moving job to a new
location on West US-10 near the
Livestock Auction Yard corner.
The firm's line of John Deere
implements, Firestone tires and
accessories as well as sporting
goods and appliances are on sale
at the. new sjwre, and the public
is invited to call and see the new
building. The telephone number
remains as listed, 163. ,
Meantime Art Ulrich Pontiac,
the new owner and occupant of
the building on McEWan Street, is
hurrying to prepare for an opening to be unnouueed soon.
Clare GirFScouts and Brownies:
with their mothers gathered at a.
potluck supper Monday evening,
for the last meeting of the school
year The meeting was held in tha
City Hall,
The Investure. services were a
part of. the program for the even*
ing. Carolyn ,Seibt, and Brenda.
Defoy acted as color bearers; Judy
Marotzke and Sharon Brazee, as
color guards.
The.colors were presented and
the Brownies .gave the BKPWnie.,
Promise, and were given their
Brownie pendants by Mrs. Loom*
is; Troop 2 and 10 gave the Gt?l
Scout Promise, and received their"
badges from their leaders. Mts,
Beemer and Mrs. Marotzke. Troop
7 had their investure in March,
and received their badges then;
Mrs, J. C. Marotzke, president*
Conducted the business sessions
with reports of secretary, treas-
urer, and bills voted to be paid-.- ;
At the troop reports Troop 2
worked on -cooking and needle-
craft badges; Troop 7 had a hike,
and worked on hospitality badges',
and elected new officers; Troop 10
also had a hike, and voted to
■meet once a month during the
summer; Troop 3 had a scrapboolc
project.
Mrs. Ray Hanchett, of the no*
initiating committee presented the
new slate of officers, Mrs. Marotz«
ke, president; Mrs, Elton Brasing*
ton vice president; Mrs. William
Case, secretary; Mrs. Jake Seibtr
treasurer, Mrs. Marotzke asked
for an assistant leader for Troop
10.
The new officers were presented
and introduced, and Mrs. Hanchett, presented them, with a pin
for their office,
Mrs. Marotke's Troop 10 had the
most attendance of scouts and
mothers for the year. Catherine
Haring, president of the troop received the gift,, a girl scout" and
American flags, and the mothers.,
a gir 1 scout compass, to !be used
by the troop.
Mrs. Martha Lucy, was unable
to be present, but it was announced that she would receive a Ten
Year Pin, for her work with. Girl
Scouts.
Mrs. Marotzke asked for the
Brownies and Girl -Scouts to take
part in Memorial Day parade,
, The group sang; "Day 1$. Drifted,
and adjourned to meet .again in
October to begin next year's ^program. * .1
CHS Band
At Cadillac
Mass Concert
By Janet McQuiston
Of The Pioneer Staff
On Wednesday, May 4, the Clare
High Senior Band traveled to
Cadillac to participate in fne
Third Annual Massed Band Fes»
tival, held in the high Bchool
there.
Individual bands from Cadillac,
Frankfort, Manistee, and Ludiflg*
ton played in the .morning. After
lunch all bands formed for the
parade through the town. After
the-parade the students attended
massed band rehearsal and at
8:00 p.m. there was a massed
band concert in Cadillac's beautiful new gyih.
Senior high school bands that
went to the festival were Luding-
ton, Manistee, LeRoy, Clarei
Copemish, Tustin, McBalfl/ Man-
ton, Lake City, Frankfort, and
Cadillac. " '
Selections played by the massed
band included "Syncoptted.Clock",
"High Barbary", "Cheerio March",
"Our Director, March", "Pride of
the Midwest March" and Sous.a'8
famous "Washington Post March.'".
Frank Haynak, Jennings Ar-
chambault, Lee Greer and Don
Jones drove their „ cars to assist
with transportatiori.V,
The Clare School Band is to appear May 20 in the annual Spring
Concert on the stage in the audi*
torium, and the Junior Bands will
present their concert on May 12;
No Dumping
On Sundays
The Clare city dump located at
the east end of First street, is to
be closed on Sundays, and during
the night hours, the city commission ruled at 'a recent meeting.
Dumping by permit only and within certain hours will be enforced
by the aid of fences and gates on
two roads leading to the dumping
area.
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