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Newspaper
Clare Sentinel
Location
Clare, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Apr 11, 1957
Page
12
The Methodist church parlors hosted the WSCS general meeting on Tuesday evening with prayers led by Mrs Alma Seiter. Reports, a Grand Rapids Home for Girls letter, and budget details were shared. new circles formed and plans discussed include a chapel project and Sunday School rooms.
Mr and Mrs Fred Christie hosted a miscellaneous wedding shower at their Midland home on Saturday afternoon April 6 in honor of Mr and Mrs George Christie of Clare. Mrs George Christie, formerly Marguerite Eloise Corner, daughter of Edward P Corner of London Ontario and the late Mrs Corner, and the Christie couple were married in a quiet ceremony at the Methodist parsonage in Clare on March 16.
Miss Barbara Brinkman was honored at a pre-nuptial shower Monday evening April 1 at the home of Mrs. Robert Greer with Mrs. George Craford as co-hostess. Twelve friends and Clare Hospital girls attended. Games, social hour, refreshments, and a floral umbrella centerpiece hid gift locations. Miss Brinkman plans to marry April 13.
Sixty members and guests attended the Clara Rebekah Lodge meeting to witness the initiation of Janet Geiger Jan et Bouchey Mrs Fern Seiter and Mrs Bea trice Burgess among others from Coleman Saginaw Mr Pleasant and Farwell. Naomi Kigar treasurer of District 20 was recognized and Ina Hammond noble grand presided with officers present except Genévieve Hall in hospital. Twelve past noble grands answered roll call. An all day district meeting at Weidman was announced for April 18 and Clare members will drill. The Isabella District Association meeting is set for Gladwin on April 19. Ellen Henderson and Elizabeth McIntosh were named co chairmen for the Theta Rho Girls district dinner on April 27. Hammond and staff formed a Friendship Chain of Gold honoring Mrs Ford Wright. Birthday guests Fern Archambault and Margaret Irwin were celebrated with singing and table grace by Patsy Schlafley.
The American Legion Auxiliary held a regular meeting at City Hall with President Mrs. Glen Hammond in charge. The group praised the year’s work, sent seven Mother’s Day gifts to Veterans Hospital, and postponed the May card party due to illness. Reports from Mrs. Ray Archbold and Mrs. Sue Holmes highlighted the March district meeting and plans for Poppy Day and a May social with Legion Post members.
The Friendly Neighbor Club met at Mrs. John Morden's home on April 4 with twelve members and two visitors for a half day. They opened with the Lord's Prayer, approved the secretary's minutes, and conducted roll call. A plant was sent to Mrs. Ethel Price in the hospital. Bridge and keno prizes were awarded to Mrs. Jack Bouchey, Mrs. Clarence Ramey, and Mrs. Tom Ramey. Lunch was served and the group will meet April 18 with Mrs. Clarence Hamey.
Mr and Mrs William Case were surprised Saturday evening April 6 as guests arrived with a pot luck supper and announced invitations by their daughters Patti and Penny. Guests included Mr and Mrs Horton Case Mr and Mrs William Hileman Sr Mr and Mrs William Hileman Tr and family of Harrison Mr and Mrs Dick Hileman of Holt Mr and Mrs Don Case and Mrs Hiram Satisori.
The Zenobia Chapter OES held a Thursday evening meeting with Mrs. Lillian Barber and Warren White as officers. Genevieve Bonn served as substitute officer. Committees reported favorably and the group voted to continue Friday lunches indefinitely.
Forty five girls and forty or more mothers attended a Brownie led potluck at Clare City Hall on April 8. Leaders Calkins Sonntag Thayer Perrine Dixon guided troop programs, badge work and planned a Kellogg Factory trip.
Eighteen girls met Thursday evening for the Theta Rho Girls Club to map plans and practice for the district meet in Clare on Saturday April 27. Judy Ulrich is president and led the session with Miss Carol Mitchell and district president in attendance to assist. The State Assembly is set for Lansing on Saturday April 13 with Judy Ulrich and Sandra Wentworth among plas. All members urged to attend the next meeting on April 13 and the final session before district.
The Canasta Club met at Mrs. Jack Green's home with Mrs. David Adams winning high score and Mrs. Charles Melnek low. Congregational Ladies Union met at Mrs. Catherine Beale's with five members. April 26 meeting at Mrs. Mary Joyner's due to Good Friday. Alberta Bicknell hosted Friday Afternoon Bridge for two tables. grand slam honors to Mrs. J. J. Green and Mrs. Jackson. Zenobia Chapter CBS noted Beaverton Friends Night Apr 5 with several officers and members listed. next chapter night Apr 25 and practice Apr 18 for officers.
The Clare-Isabella District Nurses Association held its second meeting on April 2 in Mt. Pleasant to finish organizing and set annual dues at 2 dollars. Twenty four nurses from two counties attended. Mrs Kay Chamberlain of Mt. Pleasant is president. Dr Richard Wysong of Central Michigan College spoke on what the public expects of a professional person. The next meeting is set for May 7 with a refresher First Aid course planned.
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