Michigan Retailers Debate Tax Bracket Plans
Retailers split over how to apply a new four percent Michigan sales tax with three days left before it takes effect. The California Modified plan wins support for fairer collection on small purchases, while many counties want a uniform bracket. The Michigan Department of Revenue backs a mathematically accurate bracket, but retailers demand legislative action to fix a standard.
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Michigan
Michigan Retailers Assn
Michigan Department of Revenue
California
Clare
Chamber of Commerce
MRA
Remembered Year 1960 Clare Headlines Review
A compact recap of Clare County's 1960 news in The Sentinel chronicles highway progress on US 10 and US 27, water supply advances, a city commission election with slip candidates, odd incidents from Bob Cimmerer’s fire to a partridge near Don Lucé in Farwell, and mid year updates including the Clare Airport funds and local education events.
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Clare County
the Sentinel
Clare’ County
Clare
State Highway Department
Sentinel
Albert Haley
Gerald Nivison
Glen Cain
Kiwanians Give 26 Clare County Children New Sleds
A spur of the moment Christmas effort by Clare County Kiwanians provided 26 sleds in assorted sizes and bright decor to underprivileged children. Volunteers delivered the gifts Saturday, sparking joy as kids and parents expressed gratitude amid the holiday surprise.
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Clare
Clare Club
Kiwanians
Vin Parker
Tony Wedal
Gerry Forsberg
Communion Services at Clare Methodist Church
Communion services will be observed on Sunday at 11:00 a.m. There will be no 8:30 or evening service. Sunday School meets at 9:45 a.m. at the Clare Methodist Church.
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Clare Methodist Church
Lake village residents boost Christmas baskets for families
The Lake community organized a charity effort to brighten Christmas for several families. Special recognition is given to Mrs Irving Howell Mrs Don Flynn and Mr L C McGrain for donating time and coordinating donations for baskets.
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Lake
Irving Howell
Don Flynn
Mars
L.C. McGrain
Clare Civitan Toy Drive Delivers Christmas Cheer
Clare Civitan members completed a two month toy collection project by delivering station wagon loads of gifts to over forty nine children in Clare families. Paul Haller dressed as Santa led the delivery with club helpers, while Carl Stephenson noted the impact on orphans and other children. The drive aims to become an annual event and seeks donations of outgrown or repairable toys.
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Clare Civitans
Clare
Paul Haller
Carl Stephenson
Civitan Santa Paul Haller
Club
Community group aids jobless family before Christmas
A local Senior Chamber of Commerce project led by the JayCees delivered food clothing and essentials to a needy family and offered work opportunities to the unemployed father. The effort raised funds and hopes for the couple’s self sufficiency.
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A. Giare
May Place Charges Against Death Driver
Clare County Prosecutor James S. Bicknell III studies charges to be filed against Othel E. Lowery of Winchester Kentucky the sole survivor of a two car crash that killed three members of a Saginaw family. State Police said Lowry’s car crossed the center line on US 27 north of Harrison. Lowry remains in serious condition at Clare General Hospital.
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Clare County
James S. Bicknell
Othel E. Lowery
Winchester
Lowry
Houghton Lake Post
Leo Hoffman
Marquette
Harrison
Us-27
Hoffman
Hazel
Janet
Clare General Hospital
Pests Doomed In Annual FFA Contest
Clare Future Farmers of America members began their Pest Control Contest on December 24 and run scores through January 16. Teams visit area farms to locate and remove rats sparrows red squirrels and mice, with permission required from each farm operator before entry. The South team works in Isabella county and the North in Clare county, winner earns a party hosted by the losers.
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Clare Future Farmers of America
FFA
Isabella County
Clare County
Clare Chamber Meeting On Tax Brackets And Winter Carnival
Clare Chamber of Commerce secretary Dr. Robert Kring announces a Tuesday January 3 meeting for members and businessmen at the Doherty Hotel at 6 30 p m to discuss tax collection methods and conduct other chamber business. Also on the agenda are director elections and a progress report by Richard Groves on Clare Winter Sports Carnival set for the last weekend in January.
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Clare Chamber of Commerce
Robert Kring
Michigan
Doherty
Ans
Richard Groves
Clare
Evangelist to Lead December Elm Grove Church Services
The Elm Grove Church of God plans a series of evangelistic services from December 29 through January 8. Evening services start at 8 o clock with special music and children's messages led by evangelist Rev. Mrs. Low Beery. The public is invited to attend all services.
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Elm Grove Church
Calls GOP Convention in Clare County
Mrs. Sarah Schaeffer announces Clare County Republican convention on January 18 at 8 p m in Harrison Court House. Delegates and four alternates will be elected for the State GOP convention in Detroit February 4, with nominations for multiple state offices and university boards. Coffee will be served to attendees.
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Clare County
Sarah Schaeffer
Harrison
Detroit
Supreme Court
U. of M
Michigan State U
State Board of Education
Wayne U
Republican State Central Committee
Schaeffer
Rev McCoy Returns to Clare First Baptist Church
Rev James McCoy of Rosebush returns to Clare First Baptist Church to deliver the day’s messages. He spoke on Christmas Day with his mother and a Town sister among the audience. A large group of local youths attending Sunday School were also present. Guests are welcome at church services.
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James McCoy
Rosebush
Clare First Baptist Church
McCoy Home
First Baptist Church
Mrs Ronald Garthe Killed In Auto Collision West Of Mt Pleasant
Mrs Janet Arlene Garthe 22 wife of Ronald Garthe was killed Tuesday afternoon in a collision west of Mt Pleasant. Her infant son Kevin was injured in the crash and is in Mt Pleasant hospital. The wreck occurred when her station wagon crossed M-20 and hit a gravel truck owned by C. E Utterback Construction Co. of Mt Pleasant. The truck driver Wilbur Walters 39 of Chippewa Lake escaped with shock. Mrs Garthe, a former lifeguard at Cedar Park and a former Coleman physical education instructor, was en route to her parents at Sand Lake after visiting her husband who was leaving for Air Force cadet training.
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Janet Arlene Garthe
Ronald Garthe
Clare
Mt. Pleasant
Garthe
Wilbur Walters
Chippewa Lake
Mt. Pleasant Community Hospital
Kevin
Sand Lake
United States Air Force
C. E. Utterback Construction Company
Lake Family Of Seven Burned Out
A Christmas Eve fire destroyed the Lake family home of Mr. and Mrs. Harold Adams and their five children, leaving them homeless. The blaze started after six, possibly due to an overheated stove or chimney defect, consuming a Christmas tree and unopened presents. No one was harmed. The house, recently rebuilt and modernized, had no insurance and the family was taken to relatives nearby.
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Lake
Harold Adams
Adams
David
Clare
Ray Clarks
Budget Forces Cutback In Trout Stream Plantings
Michigan Conserva tion Department trims 1961 hatchery releases by nearly 30 percent to about 1.35 million trout, with streams receiving roughly 900000 fish and inland lakes about 65000 lake trout. The cut reflects Game and Fish Fund strains and a proposed license restructuring to raise revenue.
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Michigan
Conservation Department
Fish Division
Game and Fish Protection Fund
Department
Game and Fish Fund
The
Conservation Commission
Great Lakes
Revival at Brown Corners United Brethren Church
The church will begin a revival series on Sunday January 1 with Rev. Mr. Schade of Mt. Pleasant as guest preacher. Pastor Rev. C. H. Hull says special music and an engaging gospel presentation will add value. Public is invited.
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Brown Corners
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Janet Garthe
Ronald D. Garthe
Ge Garthe
Saginaw News
Commission
Bob Cimmerer
Saginaw
Dan McDonald’s
Ford Sales
Don Lucé
Farwell
Don
New Hall
New Clare High School
Robin
Brow
Easlick
Russia
Frank Coker
A. J. Doherty
Lee Sowle
Rev. McCoy
Cedar Park
Coleman
Chile
Ts A
Irda
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