Reed City Area Families Gather for Weekend Visits
Long list of relatives from Reed City and nearby towns hosted or visited at Lake Hight Point and area homes. Attendees included Campbell, VanBragt, Wyman, Nash, Knapp, Krell, Abbott, Eichue, Upthegrove, and others from Michigan towns like Sanford, Coleman, Pontiac, Lansing, Midland, and Port Huron. Several relatives traveled to attend funerals and reunions, with gatherings at Hugh Point Lake and Walton reunion events in Ontario.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miles. Campbell
Reed City
Lula, Tyrrell
Independence Missour
Miss Campbell
Evarett, Mottitt
David
Chris VanBragt
Holland
Bernard Wyman
Hight Point
Lake
Eugene Wyman
Bernard
Mt. Pleasant
Boutledge
Detroit
Aythny
Johnson
Warren Seamon
Petoskey
Frank Nash
Harrigan
Oliver
Nash
Sanford
Ida
Myra Moline
Tubbs Lake
Don Ritchie
Jan
Port Huron
Fred
Nettie- Miller
Spring Lake
L. B. Davy
Bud Itchue
Midland
Thomas Abbott
Houghton Lake
Vern Knapp
Roscommon
Fred Knapp
Coleman
Claude Knapp
Clic
Cc. C. Knapp
Knapp
del Caswell
Ivan Oden
Penrose
Ivan Upthegrove
Billy
Upthegrove
Howard Penrose
Regina Krell
Mary Campbell
Pontiac
Ackerman
Allegan
Chris
Krellin Grant
Masté
Bernard x
Acker
F.C. Easterbrook
Herbert Bates
Lansing
Nice
Richard Wheeler
Jay Bellinger
Orley Rogers Sr
Reed City Hospital
Frank Murdock
Geneva
New York
Robert
Sam- Ban Air Base
Monay
Orvis Reunion Draws 75 At Clare Tourist Park
The 35th annual Orvis reunion was held at Clare Tourist Park on Sunday August 8 with about 75 present. A Patrick dinner was served to family members from Detroit Ponting Eling Saginaw Carson City Clare Kalamazoo and Coleman. John Orvis 86 of Detroit was the oldest attendee. The four month old daughter of Mr and Mrs Ron Orvis was the youngest. The group enjoyed ice cream and watermelon before departing the homestead.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orvis
Clare
Patrick
Navy
Detroit
Ponting
Eling
Saginaw
Carson City
Kalamazoo
Coleman
John
Ron Orvis
Lorthel Homesteo
Hochstetler Engagement Plans Early Fall Wedding
The Hochstetler family announces the engagement of Gayla Hochstetler to Melvin E Willoughby of Ypsilanti. Plans are underway for an early fall wedding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Hochstetler
Gayla Hochstetler
Irwins Plan Lansing Trip for National Flying Farmers Meet
Mr and Mrs Ernest Irwin join Gladwin Linaberger and Shepherd Cecil Wilsons to Lansing for a Michigan Flying Farmers dinner and planning meeting at Kellogg Center Hast Lansing. They meet Lee Talladay and committee members to arrange the National Flying Farmers Convention August 15 20 at East Lansing expected attendance may exceed 1000. The 10th annual event features tours at Oldsmobile Greenfield Village and Michigan State University pageant centennial events and a final banquet with awards and the 1955 56 Flying Farmer Queen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ernest Irwin
Lin Linaberg
Gladwin
Cecil Wilson
Shepherd
Lansing
Michigan Flying Farmers
Kellogg Center
Hast Lansing
Lee J. Talladay
Flying Farmer
Capitol City Airport
Lansing Bus Co
New York Central Railroad Co
Greenfield Village and Museum
Flying Farmers Convention
National Flying Farmers Organization
Oklahoma
Ohio
Minnesota
Texas
Alabama
Kansas
California
Michigan
Brody Hall
Les C. Williamson
Lycomming
AVCO
Piper Aircraft
W.J.R
Beech Aircraft
Oldsmobile
Dearborn
Greenfield Village
United States
Michigan State University
East Lansing
Dare
9th Annual Samborn-Reese Reunion Held at Sanford Lake
The 9th Samborn-Reese family reunion took place Sunday August 7 at the Brown cottage on Sanford Lake with 47 attendees enjoying a pot luck meal on a bright day. Officers were elected and plans set to move the next reunion date to the last Sunday in July to accommodate Terry Reese serving with the National Guard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samborn-Reese
Tranit Brown
Sanford Lake
H. A. Samborn
Terry Reese
Grayling
National Guard
Robert Samborns
Henry Kopinski
BE. A. Samborn
Robert Sambora
Frank Browns
Shine Place
Miss Ostrowsky and James Mercer Wedding Notice
Mr and Mrs James Ostrowsky announce the marriage of their daughter Shirley Ann to James Y Mercer son of Mr and Mrs Verne Mercer. Rev Elmer Kintner officiated. Bride wore light blue linen with red corsage. Attendants included Elmer OLeary Jr of Bay City. Reception at home. couple to reside in Beaverton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Ostrowsky
Clare
Shirley Ann
James Y. Mercer
Verne Mercer
Beaverton
Elmer Kintner
Harrison
Broom
Elmer O'Leary Jr
Bay City
Clare ‘High School
Annderson’s
Gathering Dinner Guests Mark Elder Mr David Birthday
Mrs Alton David hosted a Sunday gathering with his parents and relatives from Glare Oscoda Princeton Missouri and Utah Ruth Kreiner joining in the impromptu birthday celebration. Afternoon and evening visitors included the McPhalls Skyrings Walters and Kleiners families with their children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alton David
Charles David
Glare
Oscoda
Donald David
Princeton
Missouri
Myr
Frank Skyring
Albert. McPhall
von Walters
Henry Kleiner
Donald Kleiner
Schlafley Reunion Brings Fifty Relatives Together
About fifty relatives gathered at Wilson State Park at Budd Lake Sunday for the Schlafley family reunion. Roy Joslin of Mt. Pleasant was the oldest present, with Gregory Joslin as the youngest. A pot luck luncheon followed by swimming and visiting and several guests from Battle Creek attended. towns represented included Mt. Pleasant, Midland, Farwell, Kalamazoo, Battle Creek and Clare.
Mrs. Eola McDonel Surprised on Belated Birthday
Mrs. Eola McDonel was surprised Monday evening when taken to Clare City Park for a belated 74th birthday party on August 2. Eighteen relatives attended, ice cream and cake were served, and she received many gifts and congratulations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eola McDonel
Clare
Loomis Club Members Share Lunch and Games
Mrs. Gough of Loomis hosted a light lunch for the Meet-A-While group with one visitor Mrs. Norton. After the business meeting members played games, with first prize going to Mrs. Charne Herrmann of Clare, second to Mrs. Lillian Renner of Coleman, and consolation to Florence Renner. Next gathering set for August 17 at Mrs. Charlie Herrman's in Clare.
Social Briefs Highlight Local Bridge Clubs and Farewells
Mrs Leda Stough hosted two table contract bridge Thursday evening with guest Isis Fortlander. High score went to Lenore Lansing, second Kay Crafard, low Evelyn Breen. Friday July 27 Blue Birthday Club had two pepper tables, Catherine Beale birthday guest. prizes to Josie Smith, Jenne Cobleigh, Agnes Aube, Bertha Cappaert. Fraida Parrish farewell party on the Pierson lawn. she moves to Lansing. J Briggs of Chicago hosted dinner at Hotel Doherty for Margaret Gillespie and Keith Robinson. also James Gillespie and Dorothy Holzinger.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leda Stough
Isis Fortlander
Lenore Lansing
Kay Crafard
Evelyn Breen
John Stough
Hlue
Catherine Beale
Josie Smith
Jenne, Cobleigh
Agnes Aube
Bertha Cappaert
Fraida Parrish
Fred Pierson
J. Briggs
Chicago
Mindy
Doherty
Margaret Rose Gillespie
Keith Robinson
James Gillespie
Dorothy Holzinger
Preventing Banana Browning with Citrus Dips
To stop sliced or mashed bananas from browning when exposed to air, cut or mash them just before use and dip in citrus juices such as canned pineapple fresh or canned grapefruit orange lemon or lime.
Stanley Family Reunion At Clare City Park
The fifth annual Stanley family reunion was held at Clare City Park on July 81 with 60 in attendance. A pot luck dinner followed. President James Stanley presided with remarks from Mrs. Lucilla Hampton. Fern Ambrosier was elected President and Max Stanley Vice President. Two marriages were reported and two new babies joined the family. Next year’s reunion is planned for the last Sunday in July at the Hublers farm in Grand Blanc. Attendees included multiple Stanleys from Clare Harrison Lake and surrounding areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stanley
Clare City Park
Id’odack
Little Arthur Hubler
Grand Blanc
James Stanley
Lucilla Hampton
Harrison
Soma
Fern Ambrosier
Max Stanley
Mt. Pleasant
Leonard Stanley
Clare
Andrew Stanley
Barrytfon
Fern Ambroseit
Dewey Hubler
Hublers
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Earl, Bauingarth
Clear Lake
Fred Gardonsand
Willias
Upper Peninsula
Alfred Cookson
Bowling
Gireen
Es Reymond Bajo
Rayemond
Vernon ; We
Uarantes
G. Newell
D. Fairlove
S.A
I Jewelers
Irwins
Miss Ostrowsky
Art Damoth Agency
McEwan Street
Clars
Mrs. McDonel
Houghton’s
Oor
Apenas Ane
Ae i
Eeg
Assur
Shorty
Elasi
Tee
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