Wood family reunion and social visits across Michigan
Local families shared a busy week of reunions and hospitality from Muskegon to Saginaw and Grand Rapids. Attendees included Mr. and Mrs. Wallace Johnson with children, Mr. and Mrs. Garthe, Mr. and Mrs. Lester, Gloria Hardy, and many others visiting relatives, hosting dinners, and enjoying vacations in Mackinac City, Yellowstone, and Crystal Lake. Richard Garthe underwent hand surgery in Mt Pleasant. others planned trips to Lansing, Suttons Bay, and the Upper Peninsula.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. D. Harvey
Saginaw
Arthur Johnson Jr
Gloria Hardy
Cheryl
Lorne Bird
Yellowstone Park
Mt. Rushmore
Milwaukee
Detroit Wedding Unites McKinnon and De Waelsche Family Ties
Bette Rie McKinnon and Walter J. De Waelsche wed in St Matthew's, Detroit with Reverend Father Joseph Miion officiating. Details include bridal gown of Chantilly lace, grandmother's handkerchief, 50 guest breakfast, 250 at reception, and preparations with Arlene Robinson as maid of honor. The couple plans residence in Long Beach while the groom serves in the US Navy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Matthew's
Bette Rie McKinnon
Bescame
Walter J. de Waelsche
Joseph Miion
Bette Rue
Donald McKinnon
Clare
Detroit
Juling “DeGnelsche
Arlene Robinson
Grace Hospital School of Nursing
Joyce Tayton
Sylvia. Hollis
Carol Moore
Deborah, Kuhn
Martin Sullivan
George Bilbijatan
Hotel Statler
Long Beach
California
US Navy
A. J. Doherty
Caro
Grand Rapids
Northville
St. Clair Shores Mich
Denver
Colo
Fort Wayne
Ind
Robinetts Celebrate 41st Reunion Across Cities
The 41st Robinett reunion drew 73 members to City Hall on August 14 due to rain. Lant Robinett of Lansing was the oldest. Vicky Porter, two months old, was the youngest. Elected officers for 1956 include Loris Dysinger president Virgil Newman vice president Iva Hisher secretary Florence Robinett treasurer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robinett
E Lant Robinett
Lansing
Vicky
Willam Porter
Clare
Jamet Robinett
Loris Dysinger
Virgil Newman
Iva Hisher
Florence Robinett
Clive
Pontiac
Butternut
Abu Arbor
Farwell
Goleman
96 Gather At Eberhart Reunion
The Eberhart reunion gathered 96 people at Vernon Grange Hall on August 14 hosted by Jacob Setlet and his wife. After a pot luck dinner, family games were led by Mr and Mrs Leonard Stattley. oldest attendee was Mrs Stese Chewhart and the youngest was Billy Stanley. Out‑of‑town guests came from Quincy Saginaw Thompsonville Flint St Charles Columbiaville Coleman and Oakley. An entry is planned at Leonard Stanley home 412 West Wheaton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vernon Grange Hall
Mig
Jacob Setlet
Leonard Stattley
Stese Chewhart
Billy Stanley
Leonard Stanley
Quincy
Saginaw
Thompsonville
Flint
St. Charles
Columbiaville
Coleman and
Oakley
Gathering Honors Visitor From West 3
Mrs. Jack Spencer and daughter Janice of San Bernardino California were honored at a family gathering Sunday evening August 14 at the home of her parents Mr and Mrs Id Schlafley Sr A pot luck supper was enjoyed and pictures of former gatherings were shown Present were Mr and Mrs Russell Schlafley and family of Midland Mr and Mrs Ed Schlafley Jr and family Mr and Mrs Leon Schlafley and daughter Mr and Mrs William Schlafley and two daughters also Mr Schlafleys sister and husband Mr and Mrs Loy Joslin of Mr Pleasant and their sons Leo Dale Jim and families also of Mr Pleasant and Neal and family of Farwell and Mrs Hazel Spencer
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack Spencer
Janice
San Bernardino
California
Id Schlafley
Russell Schlafley
Midland
Ed .Schlafley Jr
Leon Schlafley
William Schlafley
Mr. Schlafley
Loy Joslin
Mr.Pleasant
Leo
Dale
Jim
Famillies
Mr. Pleasant
Neal
Farwell
Hazel Spencer
Palmyra Girl Visited Grandparents Over Weekend
Miss Mary Kincaid of Palmyra Wisconsin spent the weekend as a guest of her grandparents Mr and Mrs Jay Bellinger.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Kincaid
Palmyra
Wisconsin
Jay Bellinger
Marion August gathering at Mrs Henry Rosters home
Thirteen members and three guests attended a pot luck chicken dinner hosted by Mrs Henry Roster with Mrs Frank Hoth and Mrs John Astine as hostesses. ADs Waldo Gephart presided over a brief business meeting. The program recalled childhood day reminiscences. Next meeting scheduled for September at an announced location.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clare Pagt Marrons
Chad
Marion
Henry Roster
Cor
Frank ,Hothstetler
John Astine
Ares
Waldo Gephart
Beard-Nevins Reunion Held at Island Park Mt Pleasant
The 24th Beard-Nevins reunion took place Sunday August 14 at Island Park Mt Pleasant with sixty attendees from various Michigan cities. Officers elected for 1957 include Roy McGregor Reed City president Carl Beard Mt Pleasant vice president Mrs Darwin Mott Clare secretary-treasurer and Leitsick Scott Lake entertained. The 1956 gathering will be the second Sunday in August at the same location.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beard-Nevins
Island Park
Mt. Pleasant
Roy McGregor
Reed City
Carl Beard
Mt Pleasant
Darwin Mott
Clare
Retitsick Scott
Lake
Bay City Families Share Weekend Visits and Travel
Mrs Qphia Marsh and Miss Frances Archambault of Bay City spent Saturday night with cousins Mr and Mrs John Stough and joined a family gathering on Sunday. Nearby travelers Mrs Gertrude Gardiner accompanied the Bartows of Harrison to Mackinac City and the Island, with Phillip Vankvery visiting his mother before returning to work in Flint. Callers at the Stanley home included Mr and Mrs William Henderson of Harrison, and the obituary of Mrs Bob Archambault was noted Tuesday evening with Ernie Green visiting on Thursday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gordon McIntosh
Mary Joyner
Clio
McIntosh
Paul Laphaan
C. B. Negi
Crystal Lake
Nial Abbott
Lyle
Harrison
John Haring
Kenneth
Thomas Abbott
Bud’ Laydnee
Linda
Nina
Manistique
Percy Smith
New Haven
Elsworth
Davis
Fred
Helen
Brown City
Eleanor Find
Doris. Davis
Port Hutch
Mrr
Ralph Cole
Floyd. Noreuu
Warren White
L. C. Garthe
Sutton’s Bay
Stanley Debie
C. L. Bonham
Ponting
Emery Bonham
Half Moon Lake
Ewart
James Orvis
Détroit
C. D. Harvey
John Wood
Ben Bosnik
Grand Rapids
Connia
Janice Elder
Carlyondale
Hlindg
Fred Bryant
Jon
Vernon
Idah Irish
Mary Gilmore
Baril Jackson
David Selter
George White
Upper Peninsula
Ernest Chaffee
Beatrice Paul al Pigeon
Qphia Marsh
Frances Archambault
Bay City
John Stough
Will .Garchow
Forest Garchow
Birmingham
Pontiac
Gertrude Gardiner
bin Bartow
Mackinac City
Island
Leota Vanlavery
Bartows
Phillip Vankvery
Flint
Wlint
Clair Stanley
William Henderson
Harrison’ Ated
Atv
Bob Archambault
Ernie Green
Together Mr and Mrs Kenneth Mogg Celebrate 20th Wedding Anniversary
Mr and Mrs Kenneth Mogg celebrated their 20th wedding anniversary with a Thursday evening gathering. Guests included Mr and Mrs Barrett Muterspaugh and others, plus children and family. A cake and refreshments were served by the hostess.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kenneth Mogg
Thei
Barrett Muterspaugh
Richard Martin
Hellen Mauterspaugh
Bernard Wentworth
Beverly Muterspaugh
Dean Muterspausa
Jimmie
Avis
Karen
Marsha
Wilmer Mogg
Steven
Jimmy Len
Pipasant
Eilen Muterspaugh
Also Mentioned on This Page
Art Damoth Agency
McEwan Street
Kolynos Tootpaste
Smith Bros
Magnesia
Michigan
Seeeee Danone
Robinetts
Gateway Lanes
Ladies League
Clare Baptist
Lake, Harrison and Dover
Lake Rink
Congressional Ladies Union
Elm Grove
Eberhart
West 3
Axe
Pcuwides Bullets Board
Pat Marrons
George Wisler
Tahquamenon Falls
Othe
Mackinaw City
Mackinac Straits
Willow Run
John Larson
Ann Arbor
Zenith
Clare, Mich
Ty Rocket
Rocke
Ita
Olds
Derwise Aid
Dommatstrati
Sedein
Per Orien
Friges
Sialmas Greer Auto
McEwan
Hhay
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