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Newspaper
Clare Sentinel
Location
Clare, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Aug 17, 1961
Page
15
Out of state relatives gathered at Rose bush Memorial Park for the Johnson reunion potluck. Nina Stilgenbauer presented Pig Tail Chinaman, with Ran dall Johnson leading group singing and 1962 officers elected. Plans set for the next reunion on the second Sunday in August at Rose bush Park.
The annual Elliott Reunion was held Sunday at Rosebush Memorial Park with about 75 relatives and friends attending. A pot-luck dinner was served at noon, attendees came from Sunfield Lansing Flint St. Louis Edmore St. Johns Mt. Pleasant and Rose. Donald Paisley conducted officer elections with William Elliott of St. Johns named president Cecil Elliott of Lansing vice president Mrs. Ray Elliott secretary and Al Campbell treasurer. Edward Lewis and others joined the program committee and the group voted to hold the 1962 reunion at St. Johns Park on the first Sunday of August.
Walton Farm Bureau met Monday evening at the home of Mr and Mrs Forrest Johnston with eight families represented The topics included United States farmers have big stake in world trade led by Mrs Darwin Johnson An informative Q and A followed Refreshments were served by the hostess
Local notes recount weddings, reunions, and visits across Rosebush and nearby towns. Attendees include Nettie Yager Coleman and Howard Keller at a lawn ceremony, guests from Lapeer Fort Wayne and Michigan towns, and multiple family gatherings at Rosebush Memorial Park and area homes.
If you have spare rooms to let or vacant apartments consider placing a Sentinel Want Ad for quick results. The notice emphasizes fast response and local reach for rental listings.
Eleanor Siegle daughter of Mr and Mrs Fred Siegle of Farwell accepts the position of Instructor of Special Business Skills at Ferris Institute in Big Rapids Michigan. She earned a B S magna cum laude from Central Michigan University in 1957 and a Master of Arts in 1960 from U Michigan and CMU. She taught at Midland Senior High School for four years and has served on various teaching panels and youth programs.
The Michigan Highway Department announced US-27 will end at Cheboygan after September 1. The route from the Indiana line to Mackinaw City covers 314 miles and will be redesignated as US-23. I-75 has replaced US-27 as the main north south route in the northern Lower Peninsula. M-33 will extend three miles from south of Cheboygan to US-23. A 3.33 mile section of US-27 freeway east of Mt. Pleasant opened August 10.
The Clare Alley Tuesday Night Ladies League met at Fran Shelander's home on August 14 to reorganize. Fran Bolle was elected president and set September 12 as the opening date. captains to be notified by mail. Interested bowlers should contact Mrs Bolle or Fran Shelander, the league secretary.
Clinton R. Case criticizes Clare city and Chamber of Commerce for failing to show hospitality during the 10th District meeting. He notes visitors from 15 counties and many from other states, and says promised flowers for the Speaker's table were not provided, leaving him disappointed and questioning local support.
The report outlines dam side water cooling to aid trout survival, a tube outlet for downstream flow, and a lot sale at 2500 dollars with two per buyer and minimum 800 square feet homes. Prospective buyers are directed to Barnes and Art Damoth. Dan Burdo supported the project. Paul Lapham will stake south shore lot boundaries after street rights are set.
A dish titled Easy Potato Salad uses instant whipped potato flavor cakes for a rapid, light mash. The recipe guides mixing, chilling, and serving with biscuits and instant coffee, describes serving as a full meal option and lists eggs celery onion parsley with unclear quantities.
Henry A. Randle 67 died August 7 at Wayne County General Hospital. Born September 22 1894 in Hamilton Ontario he lived most of his life in Sheridan township and later with his daughter in Garden City. Survived by two sons three daughters five brothers two sisters eighteen grandchildren and seven nieces and nephews. Services were held August 10 at Stephenson's Funeral Home Rev Van Parker officiating. Burial was in Cherry Grove.
The Men's Monday Night Golf League hosts Golf Day and Kicker's Tournament at Twin Elms on August 28 per secretary Don Richardson. Players expect to finish league play with a chicken banquet, officer election, and trophy prizes.
Home economists at Michigan State University say a coordinated group of plain colors and patterns can stretch a wardrobe into many different combinations.
Farwell notes a series of social visits and celebrations. Linda Sue Farrow stayed with grandparents Lyle Farrow. Thursday overnight guests were Roy Griffis of St Charles. Mrs. Buryl Strong's birthday dinner honored by family at Rollie Court’s home. Various relatives and friends from Michigan and beyond visited, vacationed, or picnicked at local spots, including Lake Thirteen and Muskegon River.
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