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Newspaper
Clare Sentinel
Location
Clare, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Apr 05, 1956
Page
5
The Rosebush Center Methodist and Presbyterian Youth Fellowship were honored at a six o'clock sunrise Easter breakfast at the Methodist Church serving about 60 young people. Lavonia Leiter chaired the program, Jim Stork led as MC, Dick Martin read scriptures, and Charles Banfield was the guest speaker.
The Rosebush Fire Department extinguished a Friday evening blaze at the Dave McGuire farm. The home housed Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Pappas. Weekend visits and Easter gatherings are noted for multiple families in the area.
The Rosebush 4 H Club met Tuesday afternoon in the eighth grade room. President Herbie Flaherty presided and led pledges to the American and 4 H flags. Minutes were read by Gary Sova and plans for Achievement Day discussed with directions to follow at next meeting. A recreation period with games followed, led by Emily Bowerman and Melvin Seiter. Refreshments were served by Floss Ann West and others.
Sunday services at Rosebush Center Church included baptisms for new members conducted by Rev. Ronald Knapp. Duval First played trumpet with sister Mrs. Stuart Denslow accompanying, while Mrs. Ida Johnson and Mrs. Robert Bean sang Calgary. Altar flowers honored Mrs. Clarence Miller and George Elias.
Mrs Hugh Swindlehurst helped judge second year clothing at the Midland County Achievement held last week in Midland. A 4 H leader in Isabella County she now leads the Rosebush School group of girls in the second year program.
Report details the Isabella County Women’s Farm Bureau meeting held at Coldwater Township hall with a pot luck lunch for 28 attendees. Plans discussed for a district meeting at Hagle Church Clare County on April 14 with a Michigan Milk Producers Association speaker. Mention of various local residents visiting, hosting, and attending Easter events.
Mrs Carl Baird Richard and Carol traveled from Gary Indiana to visit relatives then to Effingham for Easter. Many local families hosted guests including Mr and Mrs Ivor Stork and Mr and Mrs Dan Morrison. Easter Sunday gatherings featured Charles Marshall's birthday and dinner at several homes with neighbors and relatives attending.
Isabella Counties will join a four week merchandising clinic series for food retailers. The first session is scheduled for April 11 from 9:00 to 11:00 p.m. at Giant Super Market in Alma. J. A. Tunk and T. A. Creager of Michigan State University will lead the program with focus on produce display and measuring efficiency.
Winterfield reports social visits as Mr. c and Mrs. Ernest Kennedy and family of Clare hosted Saturday night supper at grandmother Frank Davis's home. George Laughlum entertained company from Flush ing Easter Sunday. Several residents traveled to Mt. Pleasant to visit daughter Caro line. Roy Sutton and son Jimmie spent Sunday morning at Sam Gaskill's home. Phys Martin guest at Ron Ich home Saturday night. Robert Hills and others brought a basket of fruit and candy for Easter. Rev Strait of Temple attended. Sam Gaskill and family hosted TV night with Frank Davis and Nealie Cook visiting. Lloyd Wilson from Harrison called on his daughter and family, Billie Cook, Nora, and Kathy visited.
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