Budget outlines cuts and savings for city operations
The administration reports a $35,770 municipal budget with department totals for water, streets, police, fire, sanitation, cemetery, parks, airport, and contingency. Projects include road repaving on Schoolecrest and E Fourth, a single sewer line, and raises for Clare’s volunteer firefighters.
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Perpetual Care Fund
Schoolecrest
McEwan
Cedar
E. Fourth
Hemlock
Beech
Maple
Schoolcrest
Clare
Fund Raising Dinner Big Success in County GOP Event
County GOP Finance Chairman M D Thompson hailed the May 27 dinner at the High School cafeteria as a big success. Governor William Milliken spoke on Michigan education and pledged careful study before directing funds, with 214 attendees including local dignitaries and Clare High School leaders.
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M.D. Thompson
Thompson county GOP _ Finance
Clare County
Tenth Congressional District
Milliken
Bob Hartzler
Clare
Wolverine Boys State
Tim White
Michigan State
Richard Headlee
Morbark Industries
Winn
Clare area social notes from the June 4 1969 issue
Clare residents Mr. and Mrs. Lester Cotton of Eight Point Lake visited the Gerows on Monday. Mrs. Bertha Cradit of Clare and daughter Nina joined Florence Hildebrandt for a ride last week. Mrs. Helen Welch and Mrs. Jennie Van Horn of Clare called on Florence Hildebrandt last week.
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Lester ‘Cotton
Eight Point Lake
William Gerow
Bertha Cradit
Clare
Nina
Florence Hildebrandt
Helen Welch
Jennie van Horn
Florence
Harrison Seeks Bond Approval For New High School
Harrison Board of Education seeks a $2.2 million bond in the June 9 school election to fund a new high school and a four room addition. Superintendent Robert Larson notes enrollment rose from 987 in 1962 to over 1400 this year, with 221 new students in two years, driven by resort settlements.
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Michigan
Harrison Board of Education
Paul Clark
Patrick Redman
Marvin Heintz
Harrison
Robert Larson
Larson
Housing plan eyed for Clare County elderly program
A countywide housing program is being explored with 701 funds and FHA support. The city plan may fit into the county effort as supervisors note the county is already seeking funds. The study group cites Clare County’s high elderly population on tax exemption and welfare, compares with nearby counties, and reviews building codes and planning to guide a potential project.
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Commerce Department
Clare County
Tom Bradley
Federal Housing Authority
Crusen
Gladwin
Mecosta
Osceola
Clare
Cru
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Office of Economic Opportunity
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