Engagement Announced for Hilsie Ostrowsky and Charles Neff
Mr and Mrs James Ostrowsky announce the betrothal of their daughter Hilsie Ostrowsky of McDonald Ohio to Charles Neff son of Mr and Mrs John Neff of 446 Grant Avenue McDonald The wedding date is not set Plans exist for a Mother and Daughter entertainment at the Congregational Church in May Reservations through Mrs Harold Jones. The public is invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Ostrowsky
Hilsie Ostrowsky
McDonald, Ohio
Charles Neff
John Neff
Grant Avenue
McDonald
Congregational Church
Harold Jones
Congregational Ladies Guild Met in Church Parlors
The Congregational Ladies Guild met in church parlors on Wednesday afternoon with Mrs. Phil Geeck and Mrs. Ernest Beale as hostesses. Mrs. Frank Murdoch presided and outlined plans for a rummage sale set for Friday and Saturday April 30 and May 1, followed by a dainty luncheon. The next meeting date will be announced later.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congregational Ladies Guild
Phil Geeck
Ernest Beale
Frank Murdoch
Mrs. Coe Robinette Hosts King's Daughters Meeting
Mrs. Coe Robinette guest hostesses the Baptist King's Daughters Society with Effie Saul in attendance. Eleven members read scriptures starting with P. devotionals by Rosena Chaplin focus on Matthew five. They discussed an honor roll for service boys and sewed Red Cross pillows. Next meetings set for May 8 and May 12 with Goldie Loomis and Minnie Brown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coe Robinette
Baptist King’s Daughters Society
Effie Saul
Goldie Loomis
Rosena Chaplin
Robinette
Red Cross
Minnie Brown
Redman
Esther Marshall Weds Duval First In Rosebush Church
Miss Esther Marshall daughter of Mr and Mrs Fred Marshall married Duval First son of Mr and Mrs Orrin First of Rosebush in a Sunday ceremony at Center Methodist Church near Rosebush Rev H W Kilgren officiated They plan a short southern Michigan wedding trip and will reside on a farm west of Rosebush The bride works for Damoth Insurance Agency.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Esther Marshall
Fred Marshall
Duval
Orrin
Rosebush
Center Methodist Church
H. W. Kilgren
Geraldine Johnson
Charles Marshall
First
Michigan
Damoth Insurance Agency
Literature Club Scholarship Tea Highlights April Event
The Good Literature Club and guests held their Annual Scholarship Tea at the Methodist Church parlors on Tuesday evening April 27. The program featured the High School Girls Glee Club, poems by Mrs. Robert Ryan and Mrs. Eli Fisher, musical numbers by Mrs. Doris Empey and Miss Geraldine LeRoux, and a playlet “Mr. Hardy Takes a Hand” performed by club members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Good Literature Club
Doris Empey
Geraldine LeRoux
Robert Ryan
Schubert
Joan Shoemaker
Mrs. Lowrey
Eli Fisher
Miss LeRoux
Effie Saul
Sophia
Paul Lowrey
Lucille
Henry Garen
Salina
Bridget
Otto Pino
Mabel Mulder
Sarah Schaeffer
Jan Bicknell
Methodist Mother Daughter Banquet at Clare Church
The annual Mother-Daughter banquet at Clare Methodist Church will be held next Wednesday evening in the church parlors. Mrs. John H. Hall is program chairman and has arranged an interesting and entertaining program. Reservations can be made with Mrs. Paul Lowrey or Mrs. Theo Wallington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clare Methodist Church
John H. Hall
Paul Lowrey
Theo Wallington
Birthday Dinner Honors Mrs. Hachmuth At Barnes Cafe
Mrs. Frank Hachmuth was surprised by co workers from the Sunday School at Barnes Cafe Wednesday. Twenty five guests gathered around a tulip centerpiece as a baked ham dinner was served after the invocation. Mrs. Hachmuth received a gift and fellow honoree Miss Shirley Andrews was also celebrated with a gift.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Hachmuth
Barnes Cafe
Helen Barnes
Hachimuth
Shirley Andrews
Clare Study Club Meeting Highlights Health Talk and Music
The Clare Study Club met at the home of Mrs. A. E. Mulder with President Mrs. Nortig Hiden presiding. Miss Ina Mary Young Clare County Nurse spoke on Health and Nutrition using charts to show vitamin and calorie differences and nutrition friendly foods. A musical program followed with Martha Jean McKinnon on piano Fragrant Magnonette Patti Hall sang two numbers and Roberta McKnight gave an original patriotic oration. Guests Mrs. Garen Royal Oak and Mrs. Kittendorf Detroit attended. The May 11 meeting will close the club year. A tuberculosis x ray clinic will be held at the school house all day May 27 free to adults.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clare Study Club
A. E. Mulder
Nortig Hiden
Alex. Artibee
Ina Mary Young
Clare County
Miss Young
Martha Jean McKinnon
Patty Hall
America
Garen
Royal Oak
Kittendorf
Detroit
Young
Easter Breakfast at Baptist Church Sunday Morning
Easter Sunrise breakfast held in the Baptist Church dining room at 6:00 a.m. with about forty members and guests. Rev. Earle Redman led the program with scripture and talks on What Easter Means to Me by Mrs. D. W. Osborn, Mr. and Mrs. Donald Woolston, and Miss Marie Woolston. Miss Ellen Robinette sang a solo.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baptist Church
Earle Redman
D. W. Osborn
Donald Woolston
Marie Woolston
Ellen Robinette
Clare P T A Meeting Features Choir and Films
The Clare P T A met in the high school kindergarten room Monday afternoon. Mrs Paul Lowrey led the program with the Methodist Junior Choir and piano solos by Jan Bicknell and Martha Jean McKinnon. They viewed films Rings of Steel Ottawa on River and Michigan State Forests. Next meeting is the third Monday in May.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clare P.T.A
Paul Lowrey
Methodist
Jan Bicknell
Martha Jean McKinnon
P.T.A
Rebekah Lodge Plans May Birthday Supper
Mrs Eliza Johnson presided as noble grand at the Rebekah meeting with guest Mrs Iva Dickerson from Farwell. Members discussed illness, arranged sympathy cards, and voted to begin summer lodge meetings. A hospital bed committee reported a bed cover and loan ready.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eliza Johnson
Noble Grand
Rebekah
Iva Dickerson
Farwell
Fannie Schultz
Rebekah Club
Brother Odd Fellows
Margaret Irwin
Marguerite Leonard
Elizabeth McIntosh
Etta Howard
Effie Harvey
Good Starter for Stews Note on Meat Supplies
The piece notes meat shortages with better grades going to the armed services and implies tougher cuts are used for stews. It reflects wartime food allocation and household adaptation during shortages.
Clare Rebekah Attend District Meeting at Weidman
Seventeen members of the Clare Rebekah Lodge attended the district meeting in Weidman on Monday. Mrs Dora Haight Assembly President was welcomed. district officers introduced included Mrs Ora Taylor Weidman President and Mrs Kathryn Moore Gladwin Secretary. Corsages were given to officers. Marguerite Leonard reported Clare lodge work. Margaret Irwin elected District Secretary. meeting featured balloting and work exemplification. next year’s meeting set for Shepherd.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clara Rebekah - Lodge
Weidman
Lodge
Dora Haight
Ora
Taylor
Kathryn Moore
Gladwin
Laura Tripp
Jennie Boyer
Marie Smith
Maude Hann
Shepherd
Leola Travis
Edna Laverty
Farwell
Edul Campbell
Coleman
Fannie Schultz
Clare
Marguerite Leonard
Clare Lodge
Margaret Irwin
Grace Weller
Pleasant
Tripp
Assembly
Pvt Arden G Somers Honored At Homecoming Furlough
On April 25 75 friends from Clare Gilmore and Rosebush gathered at Mr and Mrs O M Somers Gilmore to honor Pvt Arden G Somers home on furlough from Camp Livingston Louisiana A purse was given and guests later joined Easter Sunday din ner with relatives and friends from Flint Harrison Scottville and Clare The farewell train trip to Lansing closed the visit with several family and friends in attendance
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
0. M. Somers
Gilmore
Clare, Gilmore
Rosebush
Pvt
Arden G. Somers
Camp Livingston
Arden
Uncle Sami
J. A. Dillon
Jackie
Marilyn
Flint
Wm. Hileman
Marjorie
Claire
Buddy
Betty Stephenson
Harrison
L. Ziegler
Betty
Scottville
Pfc
Donald Ziegler
Tampa
Florida
Irvin Freeman
Iva Ruth
Marian
Meryil Robison
Bill Serney
Gladys Archbold
Russell Sanders
Clare
Elton Brasington
Marl Ruby
Arthur Archbold
Bob Somers
Bernard Robison
Women Golfers Meet For May Opening Get Together
The Clare Women Golfers gathered at the President Mrs. Sam Garfield's home Monday for a benefit bridge party. Five contract tables competed with prizes won by Mrs. DH A Anderson, Mrs. Clyde Harris, and Mrs. William Bicknell. Tea hostesses were Mrs. William Bowler and Mrs. N A Hiden. The club announced the golf season would open on the second Wednesday in May and urged all golfers to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clare
Sam Garfield
Leo Hampton
DH. A. Andreson
Clyde Harris
Community Groups Schedule Regular Meetings Around Clare
A compiled list shows Farwell Townsend Club Clare Lodge I C O F John Sparbel V F W O E S Mt Vernon Grange Loomis Townsend Clara Rebekah Elm Grove Townsend American Legion Clare Townsend Club Grant Community Club Clare Common Council American Legion Auxiliary and PTA with weekly monthly schedules. Boy Scouts Troop 125 meet Thursdays at 7 30 pm at the school.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clare Troop 125
Boy Scouts of America
Clare Bridge Tournaments final round at Hotel Doherty
The final round of the bridge tournament at the Hotel Doherty ended Wednesday with high play and a tight contest. Grand slam honors went to the Jackson-Green and Artibee-Harts horn teams. prizes were awarded to the top six, led by Anderson-Kaiser with 91 690, followed by Bicknell-Doherty 87 850 and Jackson-Green 84 520.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Doherty
Jackson-Green
Artibee-Hartshorn
Anderson-Kaiser
Bicknell-Doherty
Forsberg-Adams
Bayes
Haley
Artibee-Alen
Young People Meet at Rev Redman Home
The Senior Young People's Group gathered Friday evening at Rev and Mrs Redman's home. Mrs Lynn Archbold led the devotional, Arnold House delivered the message, and Mrs Junior Schlafley read. A duet by Mrs Archbold and Mrs Emerson, plus Ellen Robinette's solo, plus a request number from the Redmans, followed by games led to a social hour with home made ice cream and cake.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farle Redman
Lynn Archbold
Arnold House
Junior Schlafley
Archbold
Emerson
Hampton
Ellen Robinette
Lodge discusses hospital bed purchase and loan plan
Willam D. Harger presided at the 1.0.C.F. lodge meeting as plans were made to buy another hospital bed with Rebekahs cooperation. A pad for the bed will be purchased and prepared for loaning. O. W. Nash and Andrew Irwin Sr. lead the hospital bed committee, with two candidates elected and four to be initiated next Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willam D. Harger
Noble Grand
Rebekahs
What You Buy With War Bonds
Treasury message urges buying War Bonds to fund a surge in shipyard output for a merchant marine essential to wartime supply lines. It notes millions in cost for hundreds of ships, many named Victory ships, and urges contributions of at least ten percent of income every payday for postwar use.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seven Seas
U.S. Treasury Department
Swordfish Size Guides Record Lengths
A fully grown swordfish may reach about 15 feet from the tip of the sword to the tail tip. Experts note maximum sizes vary by habitat and age, with several individuals recorded near this length in recent marine surveys.
Thought for the Day on looking upward in adversity
A short reflection notes that when past regrets loom and future comfort fails the only remaining path is to look upward for guidance and strength. It emphasizes resilience through faith and inner calm despite uncertainty.
Defiance man builds clock with wood for every part
Andrew Swary, 74, of Defiance Ohio, constructed a wooden clock using wood for every component from frame to mechanism, showcasing a single material artistry effort and detailing his craft approach.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andrew Swary
Defiance
Ohio
Tournament standings and Red Cross collection totals
Scores show Bicknell-Doherty 14 340 Jackson-Green 13 740 Artibee-Alen 12 740 Wyman-Douglas 12 610 Rogers-Sanford 12 510 Artibee-Hartshorn 12 030. The usual Red Cross collection was taken and the total proceeds collected during the tournament amounted to Nearly 18.00.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bicknell-Doherty
Jackson-Green
Artibee-Alen
Wyman-Douglas
Rogers-Sanford
Artibee-Hartshorn
Red Cross
Train direction puzzle on Main Line hints at track clues
A Main Line mystery asks how to tell a train's direction from a track it has left, a clue-based puzzle that compares leftover rail marks with switch positions and timetable alignments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Teco
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Omer Parent
Leon Casner
Martin Loomis
A. Derby Traveler
Mark Ruark
Mark
Elton Bopp
Haster
Martin Bopp
Norma Jean Bopp
Lansing
Jesse Hampton
Betty Hampton
Will Holmes
Roy Harter
Casner
Holmes
Laurence McCluskey
Robert Drew
Lance Thayer
John Stoll
John Bruckart
Harold Elgar
Roy Beltincklow
Kenneth Ritter
Sharon
Bud Itche
Floyd Myers
Donald
Ed. Cookson
Elaine
Evelyn
Midland
Earl Colosky
W. M. Coloskey
Thomas Abbott
Itchue
Abbott
Ladies Guild
Mrs. Coe Robinette
King’s Daughters
Methodist Church
Sunday Nite
Clare P. T. A
Rebekah Lodge
Clare Rebekah
Distr
Miden
A. G. Somers
Farwell Townsend Club
Clare Lodge No
John E. Sparbel Post
V.F.W
O.E.S
Mt. Vernon Grange
Loomis Townsend Club
Clara Rebekah
Elm Grove
Townsend Club
The
American Legion
Clare Townsend Club No
Clare Masonic Lodge
Farwell 1
C.F. Lodge No
Farwell Rebekah Lodge No. 208
Grant Townsend Club No. 1
Grant Community Club
Clare Common Council
American Legion Auxiliary
Legion Room
Clare Parent-Teacher Association
Roy E. Cimmerer
Clare, Mid
U.S.P
Cascara
Fletchers Casteria
Rev. Redman
Clare Odd Fellows
Caerne
WAAC
DEL
IONA
Nancy Lee
Texas
Creamery
Izonean
California
RED Circle Coffee Bokar
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