Michigan Consolidated Gas to Refund About 4 Million
Michigan Consolidated Gas plans to refund about 4 million dollars to customers after ruling that Panhandle Eastern’s charges were excessive. The refund may be paired with a 6 percent rate increase to cover higher operating costs including wages and taxes. Details include refunds for Panhandle customers and ongoing rate adjustments, with mailing of refund checks expected within six weeks of approval.
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Michigan Consolidated Gas Com
Panhandle Mastern Pipe Line Company
Gain Consolidated
Panhandle
Federal Power Commission
Michigan -Congoliddted
Michigan Consolidated
Michigan Public Service Commission
Ceots
MPSQ
Costa
Mrs Wright died after long illness in Harrison
Mrs. Cora Wright aged 60 died Saturday evening March 9 at the Henry Convalescent Home in Harrison after eighteen months of illness. Born Cora Gilland in Michigan on April 29, 1896 she married Eliphas Wright in 1911 and lived in Harrison. Surviving are one daughter Estina Henry of Harrison. four sons Clarence Allen Adam Wright of Elkhart Indiana and Ray Wright of Sea Side California. two stepchildren Louis Wright of Duluth Minnesota and Mrs Eliza Bergey of Clare. 38 grandchildren and six great grandchildren. Funeral services were held Tuesday at the United Brethren Church in Harrison with burial in Maple Grove Cemetery. Fanning Funeral Home in charge.
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Cora Wright
Henry Convalescent Home
Harron
Ilness
Cora Gilland
Michigan
Eliphas Wright
T. Tey
Harrison
Wright
Clare
Mt. Pleasant
Estina
Henry
Clarence
Allen
Adam Wright
Elkhart
Indiana
Ray Wright
California
Louis Wright
Duluth
Minnesota
Eliza Bergey
United Brethren Church
Gerald Brady
E O Burk
Maple Grove
Fanning
Air Problems Of WWI Veterans Highlighted At Washington Conference
The three day congressional conference on Veterans Legislation in Washington heard Charles Cooper of Clare describe the plight of aging World War I veterans. He said benefits favor younger workers, creating hardship for those unable to earn extra income and urged concerted action to secure rightful benefits.
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Washington,d.c
Michigan
Charles Cooper
Clare
Advice on Picking Home Site for Health and Water Risks
Prospective lot buyers are advised by the Michigan Department of Health to evaluate surface drainage water supply and sewage disposal before purchasing. Test seepage with a two foot hole, check soil types for absorption, and assess sewer availability and groundwater depth. In unincorporated and incorporated areas alike, health department guidance helps identify risks and solutions.
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Michigan Department of Health
State Health Department
Doctors Study Accident Treatment Symposium Planned in Lansing
A one day medical symposium on home and highway accident care is set for March 6 at the Olds Hotel in Lansing. Michigan Academy of General Practice and Lederle Laboratories co sponsor the event drawing over 400 generalists to hear leaders on head and spine injuries psychiatric rehabilitation and physical recovery. The meeting aims to improve treatment as accident rates rise and trauma cases increase.
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Michigan Academy of General Practice
Olds Hotel
Lansing
F. P. Rhoades
Detroit
The
Michigan Academy
Academy
Lederle Laboratories
American Cyanamid Company
Rhoades
Michigan
Harry H. Wagetheim
Temple University , Medical Center
Philadelphia
Dry Rhoades
For Sale 1954 Boating Add Sedan With Extras
Classified advert offering a 1954 boating related item plus a sedan with standard shift and two spotlights for sale. Listed price 976 dollars with phone contact 276. Item appears to be in clean condition and includes a gyroscope style visor and other gear.
VA expands survivor benefits for widows and dependents
Lloyd H. Jameson, VA regional manager in Detroit, announced that the Survivor Benefits Act extends compensation to widows guardians of children and dependent parents in Michigan for service connected deaths. Elections will be reviewed to ensure the beneficiary receives the best monthly payment and a clarifying letter will be sent if a lower option was chosen.
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Michigan
Lloyd H. Jameson
Detroit
Jameson
Acton
Election Notice from Clare Michigan on City Charter pay raise
Voters in Clare Michigan are warned of a regular election on April 1, 1957 from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. to decide a charter amendment raising commissioner and mayor compensation to 400 and 500 dollars annually with 10 dollar deductions for each missed meeting and extra daily pay for out of city work. Clerk David Adams signs.
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Clare
Michigan
State OF
City of
Claré
David Adams
Election Notice Clare Michigan Fire Hall Bond Vote
Voters in Clare Michigan on April 1 1957 will decide a proposition to borrow up to 25000 dollars and issue bonds to fund a new Fire Hall in the city The election is from 7 am to 8 pm standard time Clerk David Adams announces the regular election for a city and county measure in the state.
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Clare
County OF
State OF
Michigan
Glare
State of Michigan
Clare Genny Miemiaan
David Adams
Michigan Bell reports 1956 gains and higher expansion costs
Michigan Bell Telephone Co reports 1956 records in service growth and construction spending, with 2.56 million telephones in use and a daily call total of 2.5 million. Return on investment slipped to 6.12 percent, down from 6.4 percent, while the company notes an $86 million expansion program and total taxes of $2.24 per telephone per month.
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Michigan Bell Telephone Company
William M. Day
Michigan Bell
MOE
Han
Day
Growth Of Merchant Marine Report Highlights Fleet Value
A maritime bulletin states the U S merchant fleet adds 5 3 billion to annual economy with 14 subsidy lines operating nearly 300 vessels. It notes 76 ships under construction, 225 000 jobs, and 600 million in 1956 U S goods purchases by seagoing units.
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U.S
Committee of American Steamship Ltds
United States
Bulletin
Uncle Sam
Heypt
Exochorda
Naval Portes
Atlantic
Meditéranean
Alexandria
Naples
Clare School Senior Band Potluck Dinner Notice
Potluck dinner for senior band members and parents set for Thursday March 2 at 6:30 in the Clare School Multi purpose room. Clare County W C TM U meets with Mrs. Orson Dyer west of Clare on US 10 March 19 at 2:00 with Vice President Mrs. Jeanette Kleiner in charge.
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Clare School
Clare County
W. C
Orson Dyer
Clare
Jeanette Kleiner
Parks Plagued By Fund Lack
Michigan state parks face chronic underfunding with overcrowding and rundown facilities. A 1950s probe found $600 million yearly tourism impact at risk as expenditures lag far behind peers. Major groups urge quick state revenue to support parks, which historically rely on self-sustaining funds.
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Michigan
Automobie Club of
California
New York
Florida
Michigan Tourist Council
Michigan United Conservation Clubs
Michigan State Grange
Timber Market Sets State Record in 1956
Timber sales from Michigan state forests hit a new record of $760,387 in 1956, up 28 percent from the prior high. Upper Peninsula forests accounted for $583,567 of timber products, while 12 northern lower peninsula forests added $176,820. The largest producer was Sturgeon River in Dickinson County at $130,667, followed by Baraga forests with $127,453.
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Michigan
Upper Peninsula
Lower Peninsula
Sturgeon River State Forest
Dickinson County
Baraga State Forest
Baraga
Houghton
Keweennyw
Ontonas Gon -Counties
Premium Strawberry Seeking Old Standard Plants for Virus-Free Stock
Michigan State University seeks old standard Premier strawberry plants likely aged 10 to 15 years for virus-free stock under the strawberry certification program. Growers with suitable plants should bring six plants to the Harrison county Extension office or mail them to Robert Fulton at MSU Hast Lansing.
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Michigan State University
P. D. Gibson
Clare County
Harrison
Robert Fulton
Department of Botany and Plant Pathology
Hast Lansing
State Cons Commission weighs land buys for hunting and fishing use
The Michigan Conservation Commission meets March 14 15 in Lansing to consider acquiring 624 acres for public hunting and fishing. Purchases include 257 acres from Game and Fish Protection Fund 67 under Pittman Robertson 137 added to Allegan and Hardwood state forests and several PR and state game area acquisitions across the state for wetlands feeding and waterfowl habitat.
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State Conservation Commission
Lansing
Game and Fish Protection Fund
Pittman- Robertson
Long Lake
Tesco County
Game and Fish. Protection
Shawhistle River
Dansville
Sharonville
Vassar
Waterloo
Teen Agers Adopt Migrants Help San Jose Families
A group of tenagers in San Jose California calling themselves the Diamentes Club aided migrant farm worker families in need. They alerted press and rallied Santa Clara Valley residents to collect food clothing and furniture for a 14 person family living in a rat ridden two room shack and arranged emergency aid state assistance and church adoption for others guiding their efforts under Mrs James Goble and the Migrant Ministry.
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San Jose Calif
Diamentes Club
Santa Clara Valley
James Goble
San Jose
Forest Service pushes expansion of parks in national forests
The U S Forest Service launches Operation Outdoors campaign to expand outdoor facilities in national forests. It ties the plan to Mission 66 and requests 11.5 million dollars for 1957-58 for maintenance and new public facilities, up from 3.7 million the prior year, with 1956 visitor totals surpassing 45 million and projected to 66.6 million by 1962.
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U. S. Forest Service
National
Ita Godls
National Park Service
Forest Service
Wedet al
Car Colors Signal Shifts in American Taste
Psychologists note changing buying habits as white cars surpass black as the top single color in a national survey from a leading auto maker. They say the move reflects a desire for personal possessions that mirror personality amid demand for deluxe two tone combinations.
Choose Nursery Stock With Care
Michigan official warns buyers to beware of unrealistically low nursery stock prices this spring. C A Boyer stresses that quality trees shrubs and other items must meet inspection standards and come with certificates from the Department of Agriculture.
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C. A. Boyer
Michigan Department of Agriculture
Boyer
Michigan’ Department
of . Agriculture
Michigan
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Ata
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Board
State Bank
J. Stuart Bicknell
Federal Reserve System
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
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