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Newspaper
Clare Sentinel
Location
Clare, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Apr 14, 1960
Page
12
Clare couple announces daughter Elizabeth Ann Boyer engaged to Leo Coney of Gladwin son of Mr and Mrs William Coney. No definite wedding date set. Pfc Leo Coney currently stationed at Fort Bragg North Carolina.
For Easter Parker House Butter rolls and bran muffins will please you with warm aroma and soft texture. A tempting breakfast option baked fresh daily to complement holiday meals.
Rebekah Association District No. 20 met at Mt. Pleasant on April 11 to open the 35th session with special guests. District officers Naomi Kigar Gertrude Pischel Dad Atteberry Madeline Seiter Leta Parks. assembly officers Ina Hammond. ten past presidents including Eva Schlafley Margaret Irwin. new 1960 61 officers Beatrice Seeley Beatrice Seeley and Beulah Seeley announced. Clare lodge hosts next year.
The annual Easter Breakfast took place Wednesday at 9 30 in Clare Methodist Church. Hostesses Mrs Virgil Bergstrom and Mrs Richard Schroeder greeted guests as they arrived. Tables were set in a cross layout with purple ribbons Easter lilies crystal candelabra and silver tea service. Mrs L J Nevins gave grace. Mrs Albert Seiter welcomed guests as president of the Woman's Society of Christian Service Calla House. Mrs Ralph Cole of Midland sang All in the April Evening with piano accompaniment by Mrs Lester Cotton. Easter Meditation by Mrs William Garchow centered on God’s gift Jesus Christ. The service closed with prayer by Mrs Garchow and donations were collected. Ina Hammond chaired arrangements with circle representatives assisting.
Clara Theta Rho Girls Club members Wilma Cook and Sharon Mussell led as officials at the Theta Rho Assembly in Lansing along with Janet Bouchey and Caral Shafer. Nearly 300 attendees from Rebekahs and Grand Lodge gathered at the IOOF Temple for a full day session. Bouchey received the majority degree with a bouquet and Bible, Wilma Cook joined the finance committee and reported on club activities, and a class from several clubs received the initiatory degree. The group traveled from Clare, leaving 6:30 a.m. and returning by 8:00 p.m. with time for sightseeing.
Members visited past president Mrs. Esther Brown at home for a surprise call. Ruth Herron presided as business was conducted. The department convention will meet in Jackson at the Hayes Hotel April 26 to 28, with the national convention in New York City in June. A Palm Sunday and Easter meditation was given by Mrs. Ina Hammond. Refreshments were served. A May 6 tea will honor Gold Star Mothers as a community project of the American Legion Auxiliary.
The Lucky Club met at Mr. and Mrs. George Abbott's home on Friday April 8 with twelve members present. Eva Nowlen won high, Mrs. Abbott second, and Mrs. Pavoge low, followed by lunch and a plan for May 13 at the Harrison Simmons home. The Elite Birthday Club met at Mrs. Cappaert's with Miss Kate Morgan hosting. twelve members and two visitors attended, prizes awarded, lunch served, and the group to meet April 13 at Cappaert home with her hosting.
Easter events spotlight First Baptist Church and Clare Church with cantatas and sermons. Rev Henry Hall leads Gladwin church gathering themed The Last Word of the Cross. Clare Church Choir directed by Mrs Gerrit Schut presents an Easter Cantata Sunday evening. Good Friday services in Bay City to accommodate crowds. Rev Schut attended a nearby ministerial workshop this week.
Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Johnson announce the engagement of their daughter Carol Lynn to Phillip Cooper of Colontville, son of Mr. and Mrs. John Cooper. No wedding date has been set.
St Marys Guild of the Episcopal Chapel of St Ann met on April 2 at Mrs Robert Soldatts Coleman home. Mrs Wm Goodwin gave an inspiring devotional. An in gathering of used clothing will be sent to Churches World Relief. Delegates were chosen for Episcopal Churchwomen annual meeting in Muskegon May 17-18. Materials ordered for Eucharistic sets. rummage sale planned for end of May. Refreshments served.
Mr and Mrs Roy Feighner marked their forty fifth wedding anniversary with a Sunday afternoon gathering. Friends arrived bearing ice cream and cake to share in the celebration at their home.
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