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Newspaper
Clare Sentinel
Location
Clare, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Apr 12, 1956
Page
14
Local city briefs recount numerous visits and trips. Families from Clare and surrounding towns visited relatives in Alma Ludington Chicago and Flint while others hosted guests at home. Military and church events include a Korea return and a God’s Power for Youth conference in Grand Rapids.
The Canasta Club met at Mrs. Charles Melnek's home with Mrs. Harold Stephengs winning high score and Mrs. Dave Adams also honored. The Friendly Neighbor Club met at Mrs. Ezra Cobleigh's with prizes to Mrs. William Gilson, Zina Reger, and John Morden. Other clubs included Mrs. Arthur Clute's Bridge group, Elite Birthday Club at Mrs. Leila Bolen, the family Bridge Club at Mrs. Paul Sheponski, and Mrs. John Davy's Bridge Club with multiple high scorers and refreshments served. The next meetings will be hosted by Mrs. John Cobb and Mrs. Wheeler respectively.
Mrs. Nina Rosendahl and Frank Poet presided at the Zenobia chapter OES meeting on April 5 in the East. Substitute officers were named and announcements listed Friends Night events and invitations. A special April 19 meeting plans the 25th chapter room dedication with senior officers in their former roles.
Mrs. Rose Ebberhart was taken by surprise Monday evening April 2 when she arrived at the home of her daughter and son in law Leonard Stanley to find family gathered to celebrate her 85th birthday. High teen guests enjoyed a dinner prepared by Mrs. Stanley and Mrs. Joseph Humphrey. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. Martin Heiser Coleman, Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Eberhart Thompsonville, and Lloyd Eberhart Joe Eberhart Ed Richardson and three children plus Joseph Humphrey and Leonard Stanley who also shared the birthday honor.
Halstead and DeJongh wed in a candlelit ceremony at the Midland Methodist Church on April 7. The bride, former Clare resident, is daughter of Mrs. N W Babcock and Carl DeJongh. groom is Harold W Halstead of Breckenridge, son of Mr and Mrs Lee Halstead Sr. A reception for 200 followed and the couple plan a two week Florida honeymoon before settling in Breckenridge.
Mr and Mrs Wilk Irwin entertained at a dinner on their Golden Wedding Anniversary. Family including Murphie Lucey Wayne Louch and children and Leonard Irwin with Sorr Harald were present. Guests from Friday to Monday included Erset Robinson and Pearl Laimer. Telephones from Sgt William Lucy and Andrew Irwin III extended congratulations.
Mr and Mrs Lee Greer were honored Thursday evening April 5 for their 32nd wedding anniversary at the home of their daughter and her husband Mrs and Mr Jack McPherson. Twenty three relatives and friends attended a social evening with games and prizes. A three tiered wedding cake and ice cream were served. Mrs Greer received a corsage and Mr Greer a boutonniere for his lapel. They received many gifts.
Mrs Ward Feighner and children from Mt Clemens visited over Easter with her parents Mr and Mrs Roy Feighner and relatives. Ward could not attend and they returned home Friday. Mr and Mrs Walter Foell of Gladwin were dinner guests Friday evening of her sister and husband. Mr and Mrs Clair Stanley were also mentioned.
All female Transcontinental Air Race celebrating its tenth year will start from San Mateo County Airport near San Carlos California and fly 2366 miles to Bishop Airport Flint Michigan. Take-off set for 0800 PST July 7 with finish by 1700 ST July 10. Over fifty planes and 106 women pilots expected with over 2000 dollars in prizes plus 600 dollars in special awards for AC Spark Plugs equipped planes.
In Spain the bride receives a notable wedding gift of olive oil from her closest aunt to ensure good food in the new household. The custom highlights the role of olive oil in domestic life and culinary heritage.
Michigan State University launches a comprehensive Labor and Industrial Relations Center study on automation. Experts across electrical and mechanical engineering sociology psychology industrial management economics accounting and business examine labor skills development worker attitudes and community effects through first hand plant studies.
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