About July 4 in Clarkston

Today's publication date is June 28, 2017. Here is the Clarkston News from June 28, 1946.
Today’s publication date is June 28, 2017. Here is the Clarkston News from June 28, 1946.

Seventy-six years ago, a year after World War II ended, Clarkston News Owner/Publisher/Editor William Stamp wrote solemnly on the front page.
June 28, 1946: QUIET DAY FOR CLARKSTON
Clarkston residents will take the Fourth in stride. No official celebration is planned and most local residents will probably spend a quiet day at home or else arrange picnics among their own family and neighbor groups. Clarkston people are fortunate in living in the midst of nature’s playground — a spot where you need only step to your back door and let your eyes rest on natural beauty that “city folks” often drive for hours to get a fleeting glimpse for a few hours before heading back to the city again.

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This year, while over 10,000 people line our streets for the annual July 4 parade, let’s remember why we gather for fun. This year’s theme is Celebrate Independence — not the township, rather our own personal freedoms, fought and won with blood, sweat and tears. Have fun, be safe and send us your thoughts. — Don Rush

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