Harrison church notes and social events in Clare
The Clare Sentinel records the Harrison Congregational church meeting on April 19 with 18 attendees and plans for the Board of Commerce supper on April 25. It also covers social events for Clarabelle Mead and David Harper including showers, a party at Frost town hall, and a Chinese checkers evening with gifts and guests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrison Congregational Church
Olive Pifer
Board of Commerce
Theressa Yoder
Tressa Lucas
Arvilla Leonard
Pearl Clute
Clute
David Harper
Clarabelle Mead
Frost Town Hall
Harper
Howard Stimpson
Francis McKenna
Gerald Price
Rex Clute
Optimistic Oscar staged by Hayes Agricultural Unit seniors
The Hayes Agricultural Unit School of Harrison presented the three act farce Optimistic Oscar in the new gymnasium on Friday April 21 before a capacity crowd. Cast members led by Clifford Bucholz and Beatrice Price delivered strong performances under Rev Hastings direction with intermission entertainment from Houghton Lake CCC Camp and a swing band. Oscar’s bustling schemes shift jobs and spark comic chaos ending in a triple wedding plan and a final chorus of Smile.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hayes Agricultural Unit School of Harrison
Oscar
fZymnasium
Rey
Wendling Hastings
Rev. Hastings
Act
Houghton Lake
Martin
Mr. Martin
Floyd Stanley
Mrs. Martin
Clara Steurmer
Belva Martin
Fern Bailey
Chester Martin
Burdet
Reigle
Mae Martin
Irene Pifer
Mae
Clifford Bucholz
Chester
Milton Byron
Ernest Martin
Belva
Ida Linton
Beatrice Price
Madame Paulette
Mary Helen Bates
Milton
Change in Management at Harrison Sinclair Station
Leon Staley who ran the Sinclair Gasoline station at Main street and US 27 Harrison has moved to Ithata where he leased the Gulf station The Harrison Sinclair will be managed by George Bates a local resident and former Clare County sheriff who completed two terms on January 1 1939
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leon Staley
Sinclair
Main Street
Us-27
Harrison
Harrison Alumni Plan Banquet Committees for May Event
Harrison High School Alumni Association met with twelve members to set the thirty eighth annual banquet for May 19 at 6 30 PM in the school auditorium. Supt. Charles Amble presided and Willard Dancer was named to hire the banquet host, with the Young Women's Auxiliary as the association's choice. Committees were appointed: General Arrangements Mrs Clyde Pifer chair with Paul and Frederick Huber. Decoration and Flower Mrs Max Carey chair. Program David Harper chair with Miss Hileen Amble and Mrs David Harper. LaVern Darling to hire the dance orchestra. Next meeting May 12 at the school building.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrison High School Alumni Association
Charles Amble
Willard Dancer
Harrison Congregational Church
Dancer
Clyde Pifer
Paul and Frederick Huber
Max Carey
David Harper
Hileen Amble
LaVern Darling
Independent and High School Base Ball Teams Prepare for 1939 Season
The Harrison Independent reports the Odd Socks held first practice on April 23 at the ball diamond with two more sessions planned as they organize. Gerald Price selected as team manager. Harrison high school team, coached by Ronald Keller, schedules four games in three weeks including trips to Farwell on April 28 and Marion on May 2 and May 9 with Farwell and Marion returning games.
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Harrison Independent
Odd Socks
Gerald Price
Harrison High School
Ronald Keller
Farwell
Marion
Marion Boys
Social Events Highlight Quiet Oak Street Gathering
Mrs Verne Shaeffer hosted a surprise party for twenty five friends and neighbors at her Oak Street home. A small bridge party was held Saturday night for Mrs Neil Kinne's birthday with four guests and refreshments to finish the evening. The Harrison Ladies Study Club plans a May 2 meeting with Mrs Carrie Ligman and others hosting and a program on conservation at teas led by Allegra Gager.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rosalie Kinne
Neil Kinne
Harrison Ladies Study Club
Carrie Ligman
Bertha Lydell
Lettta Woods
Stella Briggs
Allegra Gager
Bringman Family Attend Marion Birthday Celebration
Mr and Mrs Edgar Bringman and their daughter Ava Jean joined friends in Marion on Friday to celebrate Mrs Bert Landers birthday. The evening featured card playing dancing and refreshments with twenty five guests present.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edgar Bringman
Ava Jean
Marion
Bert Landers
Little Miss Charlotte Summers Celebrates Sixth Birthday
Charlotte Summers celebrated her sixth birthday Saturday afternoon with eight playmates. She enjoyed games contests and many gifts from friends. Refreshments were served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charlotte Summers
Eugéne Summers
Charlotte
New Arrivals In Harrison Highlight Births And Visits
Infant Laura Marie born April 20 to Mr. and Mrs. Charles Bailey. Percey Leroy born April 21 to Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Albee. Rebekah Lodge meeting featured tap dancing by Miss Hileen Amble and Mrs. Otto Eastment. Numerous local visits noted including Alma, Clare, Mt. Pleasant, and Flint residents. Additional Harrison News referenced on pages 8 and 13.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Bailey
Laura Marie
Ralph Albee
Percey Leroy
Will Redman
E. Cline
N. E. Saad
Alma
Fred Smith
Seaver Amble
Miss Hileen
Otto Eastment
Shepherd
Miss Amble
Chris Quiter
Gladwin
Merle Dean
Joel
Horde
Flint
Dean
Charles Amble
Samuel Morrison
Mt. Pleasant
Ethel Light
Lucille Snider
St. Louis
Breckenridge
Frank Townsend
Garfield Lights
Skeets
Carl Miller
Donald Nulf
Lansing
Bessie Williams
A. B. Lucas
Emma Hoag
Albert Roth
Kate McKeever
Clare
Bertha Schaaf
Daniel Brief
Northville
Brief
Paul Lang
Harrison
Karl Mavis
Loomis
Jesse Allen
Pearl Clute
Francis Thomas
Farwell
Morrel Clute
P. R. Allman
Hartland
Joseph Newbound
Harland Curns
Houghton Lake
Elmer Leroy
Wallace Smith
Donald
Clara Smith
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