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Newspaper
Clare Sentinel
Location
Clare, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Dec 25, 1968
Page
11
The Clare Sentinel is published weekly on Wednesday mornings from 2 W Fourth Street Clare Michigan 48617. It is entered as second class mail and a member of the Michigan Press Association.
Lt Governor William G Milliken ascends to the Michigan governorship as Gov George Romney leaves to join the national administration. Milliken, a 46 year old businessman politician, blends affable charm with quiet resolve and broad legislative experience. He built a family department store into a Michigan chain and flew 50 combat missions in World War II.
Regular meeting actions include exempting Clare from district court jurisdiction for non moving and parking violations, setting up local parking fee processing, transferring a licensed business, approving traffic ordinance amendments, creating a police auxiliary corps, approving a street sign erection, appointing a Mayor Pro Tem and library board member, considering street lights for Shamrock Lake, discussing 1969 trash rates, and approving bills. Madge Ruark, City Clerk.
Washington and business columnist notes nominal savings in government belt tightening. He cites blue box paint and halting $5 notes to $100 replacements, suggesting broader cuts could ease inflation era spending while warning many savings may be illusory.
The city enacts Ordinances 248 249 and 250 amending traffic provisions to reflect Michigan Motor Vehicle Code standards, expanding penalties and enforcement. It also creates a Police Auxiliary Corps with training, authority, identification, and limited powers under the Chief. Effective dates are noted with publication on December 25 1968 and February 1 1969.
Fifty five members and guests attended the Senior Citizens meeting and Christmas party. Florence Kennedy gave grace, Jan Johnston’s choir entertained in red and white robes, Lucius Fuller presided, Wayne Carnes spoke on home improvement loans, and multiple readings and songs followed. Gifts and games closed the afternoon with plans to reconvene January 7.
Mrs. Earl Robinson sends Christmas wishes to all as families in Okemos Gladwin Midland Saginaw and Detroit gather for dinners and gift exchanges. Troop 281 Brownie girls host a Christmas party. Sunday School classes share supper games and gifts. relatives plan Detroit visits and travel notes mark a festive season.
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