County consolidates veterans services under new act
Clare county creates Council of Veterans Affairs serving about 2000 veterans. Trustees named Paul Clark Roy Jarsifer Jeff Wiley and Gerald Gingery with salaries set by the County Board. The change shifts from Act 214 to Act 192 of 1969, overseeing Trust and Soldiers Relief funds for improved service. In 1969 the county reported 1655 veterans. benefits totaled 317 393 including pensions and education and tax exemptions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clare County
Council of Veterans Affairs
County Board of Commissioners
Board of Commissioners
Paul Clark
Harrison
Roy Jarsifer
Grant Township
Jeff Wiley
Farwell
Gerald Gingery
Veterans Counslor
Administration of Veterans Affairs
Soldiers Relief Fund
Arthur Bookenshire
Office of Veterans Affairs
Lansing
Veterans Trust Fund
Brookenshire
Clark
Action Gap in Cancer Fight Stuns Society
The American Cancer Society warns cancer is curable with early diagnosis and treatment yet over 100,000 Americans may die this year from delaying action. The piece urges readers to act on life saving knowledge and avoid risk factors like smoking and sun exposure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
American Cancer Society
Society
Sage
Fess Parker
Nbc-Tv
Daniel Boone
Mr. Parker
Scout Leaders Plan 1970 Scout Fair Kick-Off Meeting
Scout leaders from Clare Gratiot and Isabella counties met at Central Michigan University for the Kick-Off Meeting of the 1970 Scout Fair. The May 22 to 24 event at the Saginaw Fair Grounds will display Cub Scout Boy Scout and Explorer units from Bay Area Council and promote Boy power in Auction. Leaders will receive planning details on tickets displays and special events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clare
Gratiot
Isabella
Central Michigan University
Saginaw Fair Grounds
Seven County Bay Area Council
Non-workers rise in local male population
A local analysis shows 26 percent of males over 14 are in the non-school, non-work category, up from 20 percent in 1960. The rise is linked to factors like retirement, life insurance proceeds, veterans benefits, and unemployment aid.
Past Matrons Club Meeting Notes and Plans
The Past Matrons met Thursday evening with 15 members present. Mrs. Viola Campbell served as acting president and opened with prayer by chaplain Mrs. Nellie Hatch. The group heard usual reports and outlined final plans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Viola Campbell
Nellie Hatch
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Dan Blow
Gateway Lanes
Doc
Thompson
Don
McNeely
Hubert Humphrey
Democratic
Bob McGeorge
Doherty Hotel
Scout Leaders Plan
Boy Scout Fair
Warner
Yamaha
Rudolph
N. Clare Ave
Harrison, Mich
AUC Tt Arm Thurs
Sharp
West Branch
Iwin Machinery
Charles Wantler & Sons
Mich
Ray Balzer
Gladwin
al Galloway
St. Johns
Ray Tosch
Capac
Clare Sentinel
Past Matrons Club
Dorothy Fincher
GGM Association
Dortha Lloyd
Gampbell
Alioaetaiera Market
Torino
Ens
America
Maverick
Ford’s
Ford
Dan McDonald Inc
Clare, Mich
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