Club Notices Highlight Local Social Gatherings And Birthdays
The Rebekah Club plans a Friday meeting with Mrs Ed Sch liaffey and a one o clock pot luck. The Friday Bridge Club met at Mrs Richard Hartshorn's with guests including Mrs Elmer Combs. Hartshorn won high score and Mrs John Doherty second. Eva Bogardus hosted a birthday dinner for C C Harris at Gleason's. guests included Roy Beltinck and others. Roy Jo Beltinck celebrated his fourth birthday with a party and lunch. Various clubs held dinners and bridge at Gleason's and other local homes with prizes awarded and families gathering for pot lucks and birthdays. Pvt Calvin Hales visited home on furlough before returning to Camp Barkley, Texas, with relatives and friends attending a buffet supper. A family get-together at Tourist Park featured a pot luck dinner and visiting. Mr. and Mrs. Sparbel hosted a housewarming with many relatives and friends attending.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard Hartshorn
Elmer Combs
A. M. Artivee
Hartshorn
John Doherty
Frank Hochstetler
Gleason's
Ethel Allen
A. H. Horton
John Asline
James Rassat
Ray Hales
Pvt
Calvin Hales
Pvt. Hales
Camp Barkley
Texas
Orson Myers
Grand Rapids
Ray Switzer
Phyllis
Amble
William Chapple
Clyde Marshall
Joan
Roy Wilson
Will Wilson
Ernest Ramey
Doris
Bob
Former Teacher Weds Soldier at Camden Arkansas
Miss Florence Woodard daughter of Mr and Mrs Ralph C Woodard married Cadet John A Reagh U S Army Air Forces son of Mr and Mrs Ira Reagh Ludington at the Chapel of the First Methodist Church Camden Arkansas The ceremony was read by Rev Kenneth L Spore in the presence of friends The bride wore an heirloom wedding gown of white lace over satin The bridal bouquet consisted of white carnations A nuptial music program featured Mrs F B Moseley Cadet Allen White with Mrs Moseley singing I Love You Truly and Because The bridegroom's best man was Cadet Thornton of Harrett Field The couple will reside in Camden where the groom is stationed with the Army Air Forces The bridegroom and bride both attended Central Michigan College of Education The bride taught English at Clare High School this past year
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Florence Woodard
Ralph C. Woodard
John A. Reagh
Ira Reagh
Ludington
First Methodist Church
Camden
Ark
Kenneth L. Spore
F. B. Moseley
Allen White
Reagh
Central Michigan College of Education
Clare Townsend Club Holds Social and Business Meet
The Clare Townsend Club No. 2 held its regular meeting at the ICCF Hall on August 12 with good attendance and guests. A program of music and readings included a piano piece by Mrs. Ferne Wright and a song by her daughters. Ice cream and cake followed a short social hour. Meetings occur on the second and fourth Thursdays, with the August 26 session omitted. next gathering is September 5. members and guests are urged to attend to support the club’s charitable program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clare Townsend Club No
1.C.C.F. Hall
Ferne Wright
Frances Coulter Weds Rev Marion E Burkett in August Ceremony
Frances Coulter and Rev Marion B Burkett marry at the Coulter home in a fall flowers altar ceremony. Rev L H Cook officiates with Dale Lloyd as best man and Mrs Forest Garver providing music. They plan to reside in southern Michigan after a brief honeymoon at Eight Point Lake.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clair Coulter
Frances
Marion B. Burkett
Dale Lloyd
L. H. Cook
North Michigan
The
United Brethren Church
Forest Garver
Babby
Eight Point Lake
Hillsdale
Harrison High School
Glare High School
Brown Corners
LL. B
Michigan
The Hammerbergs Honored at Dinner Party
Captain and Mrs Kuno Hammerberg of Memphis Tennessee were honored guests at a dinner party Wednesday evening at Gleasons. Twenty members and guests of the Tuesday Luncheon and Bridge Club attended then visited the Bicknell home for bridge. Marl Houghton won high for the ladies and C B Neff held high honors for the men.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kuno Hammerberg
Memphis
Tennessee
Gleasons
Stuart Bicknell
Marl Houghton
C. B. Neff
Young People Meet at Geo House Home in Vernon
The Baptist Young People's Group gathered Friday evening at the George House home in Vernon. Hosts Florence, Hileen and Arnold House welcomed the group. Mrs Earle Redman led devotions and song, Alma Rank read Scripture, and members shared experiences. Prayer closed the session with lawn games and refreshments to follow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geo. House
Vernon
Baptist Young People
George House
Florence
Hileen
Arnold House
Earle Redman
Redmen
Little Geraldine Sue Sunday First Birthday Honored
Saturday afternoon August 14 Mrs Lola Sunday hosted a birthday party for Geraldine Sue Sunday turning one. Friends gathered on the front lawn for cake ice cream wafers orangeade and cupcakes. Geraldine received gifts including a large doll from Pvt Forest Dale Hartman in New Orleans. Out of town guests Mrs Dale Kleinhardt and son Larry from Detroit attended and grandpa Hartman and Robert Carter stopped by for ice cream.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lola
Geraldine Sue
Geraldine
Pvt
Forest Dale Hartman
New Orleans
Dale Kleinhardt
Larry
Detroit
Grandpa Hartman
Robert Carter
Prints Dominate Summer 1943 Fashions In Peasant To Gypsy Styles
Western Newspaper Union reports a lively mid summer fashion scene with prints driving day and evening wear. Peasant influences, vibrant gypsy details, and dramatic prints appear on skirts bodices and jackets. Novel cruise and beach outfits showcase crinkled fabrics, slim lines, and novelty motifs like Victory flags and patchwork inspired patterns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trousseau
New York
Jersey
Western Newspaper Union
Mesh Hosiery Goes Gay Pink and Blue in New Summer Stock
Fashion notes highlight mesh stockings in gay pink blue green and other shades to pair with summer linens. Handpainted hose feature delicate florals and clock motifs along sheer white stockings. The article mentions mesh mitts with colored fingers to match the stockings.
Crochet Butterflies Inspire Delicate Fascinator Designs
Designers craft snoods and fascinators using pink crochet butterflies on a black chenille base. The butterflies appear poised to flutter but are securely anchored with Crochet stitches. Single flowers are scattered for light, decorative balance.
Bride’s reception favors bags from gown material
Some bridal shops design draw string bags from the bride’s gown fabric to hold handkerchiefs compacts and other small items often carried during the reception after a wedding.
Robinett Family Reunion Held at Cotton's in Sheridan
The twenty ninth Robinett reunion gathered August 15 at the Cotton home in Sheridan township with 114 attendees. Steve Heller oldest present, Larry Lynn youngest. Dee Robinett elected president. Dan Dysinger vice president. others retained. Seven marriages and five births noted. Mervin Robinett mourned. Distant relatives arrived from Ohio Indiana Michigan and Detroit. a flag allegiance by Avery Barber's daughter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mervin
Robinett
Avery Barber
Nelson Plegel
Eden
Ohio
Florence Beecher
Hamilton
Indiana
Blair Wiegel
Ypsilanti
Arlo Clough
Upton
James Robinett
Chesaning
Russell Strouse
Butternut
Clarence Davis
Gladwin
Ellen
Emma Robinett
Ruth O'Dell
Detroit
Community club and lodge meeting schedule
Local organizations list upcoming meetings across Farwell Clare and surrounding areas. Dates include the first and third Mondays and Thursdays, with times mainly in the evening, plus special August dates for Lodge 333. Citizens are invited to attend monthly and weekly sessions at Masonic halls town offices schools and Legion rooms.
Cleaning Interior Walls Before Repainting
Interior walls especially in kitchens and rooms with fireplaces collect grease and soot. Thorough cleaning before repainting ensures paint adhesion and prevents blotches in light colors after new paint is applied.
Local visits and gatherings noted around Kalkaska and Pontiac
Dormalee LaVoye returns from Kalkaska while Marie and Elnora Allen visit Mrs Mayme Bunyan. Alfred Roe and family from Pontiac attend a gathering. Housewives report blackberrying and pre harvest notes through the week. Roy Gordon and Hartman families visit, and garden tips describe hay making for poultry and winter storage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dormalee LaVoye
Kalkaska
Marie Allen
Elnora Allen
Mayme Bunyan
Alfred Roe
Pontiac
Claude Hartman
Roy Gordon
H. G. Kreekamp
Stump Hill
Nate Bicknell
H. G. Kleekamp
Also Mentioned on This Page
Rebekah Club
Ed Schliaffey
Eva. Bogardus
Roy Beltinck
Roy Jo
John Sparbel
Billie
Wayne
Jake Rapine
Mrs. Sparbel
Camden, Ark
Clare Townsend Club
Frances Coulter
Marion E. Burkett
Hammerbergs
Little Geraldine Sue
Bey
Hanien F
By Cherie Nicholas
Cotton
Farwell Townsend Club
C.E.S
Farwell Lo.u
Farwell Rebekah Lodge No. 208
John E. Sparkel Post
V.F.W
Clare Common Council
Carrie Pervarge
Loomis Townsend Club
Grant Townsend Club No. 1
Grant Community Club
Elm Grove
Townsend Club
Mt. Vernon Grange
Clare Masonic Lodge
American Legion Auxiliary
Legion Rooms
American Legion
Clare Troop 125
Boy Scouts of America
Clare Townsend Club No. 2
Lo.o.f. Hall
Clare Lodge No. 333
Roy, E. Cimmerer
Clare, Mid
Dr. Hess P. T. Z
Cornwellville
Nancy Joe Allen and
Carolyn Carter
Art Mayhue
Art Maxwell
Archambault
Clare
Electric Service
Up Kiloweld
Consumers Power Company
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