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Newspaper
Clare Sentinel
Location
Clare, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Dec 31, 1959
Page
1
A townwide power failure left Clare dark for 51 minutes with Harrison and area at 1 hour 3 minutes. G J Allen, Consumers Power area manager, blamed sleet on lines between Dover and Harrison as crews worked to restore electricity.
A discussion on property tax assessment explains uniformity across townships and counties. It outlines how the county board of supervisors performs equalization to achieve a consistent level of valuation countywide, bringing townships to a common percent of cash value.
A short verse by Seymour Taylor urged drivers to imagine tragic outcomes and consider the impact of careless driving. The poem links safe driving to respect for pedestrians, adherence to rules, and the hope that recognizing personal loss would curb risky behavior on roads.
The Michigan Department of Mental Health says state funds approved by the Legislature are not available delaying the clinic’s opening. Clare County school officials cite financial uncertainty in Lansing and expect no funds until the crisis clears. The board recommends local boards meet 1960 budgets to avoid further delays, while building changes and equipment purchases at 402 S. College proceed for Clare, Gladwin, Gratiot, Isabella, Mecosta and Osceola counties.
The Seven Church Youth Rally at Arthur Center Church of God on January 3 at 8 pm features Nan cy Hull daughter of Rev and Mrs C H Hull of Brown owners. Hull a missionary to Sierra Leone West Africa will present color slides and describe her work at Minnie Mair Secondary Schools.
A ten week course of western square dancing begins Wednesday January 6 at 8 p.m. in the Clare Elementary school gymnasium. Sponsored by the Hayseed Club contact Clarence Horn EV 6-2768 or attend the first meeting.
A retrospective of Clare Michigan’s 1959 year highlights including the opening of the district high school and a total building value over 1.6 million dollars. Other major items include new airport plans, zoning enactment, water supply efforts, and several elections and open house events. The piece notes conventions, community projects, and notable local figures, with weather and harvest news threading through the year.
Firefighters faced a long night amid power outages when a blaze caused heavy damage to the Kaiser residence on John R Street. Generators provided scene lighting and city facilities while a prior rural call near Clare produced no damage.
Three Washington congressmen pledge personal efforts to secure approval for Clare airport expansion in 1961. Alan Ott leads a group to re submit and place the project on the earliest possible completion list with local and state support. State funds will stay available for one year awaiting federal matching, with FAA requirements to qualify for aid.
Department of State reports the first 45 days of the auto license tab show 99 080 fewer transactions than the same period four years ago.
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