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Newspaper
Clare Sentinel
Location
Clare, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Dec 05, 1957
Page
17
Center Church held a Family Night potluck Friday at 7 30 p m. Mrs Morval Lalone led the event with an accordion solo by Yorn Cameron and songs by the Singenhauer sisters. A MYF skit Love Knows No Bounds highlighted Methodist Youth missions and work abroad. The next meeting is set for Friday evening December 27.
The Women's Society of Christian Service met Monday evening at Mrs. David Bellinger's home. The program focused on Thanksgiving with readings and songs. Plans were made for a December bake sale and a dress and jean drive in Mt. Pleasant, with contributions to be left at Mrs. George Nestle's home.
A Layman Sunday was observed at Center Church with Earl Grace in charge. The Song Service and devotions were led by Donna Cameron. A fillet was presented by Mrs. Ida Johnson and Mrs. Wilfred Stiffenbauer. The morning message was given by Earl Grace.
Darwin Johnson was surprised at the Wilford Stilgenbauer residence on Sunday evening November 24 as relatives gathered for his birthday. A buffet supper featured cakes by Mrs. Ida Johnson and Mrs Stilgenbauer, with guests E Lee Johnson Milan Pleas ant Miss Marjorie Bowers and the Stilgenbauer family.
Local families hosted relatives and friends over Thanksgiving weekend. The Carrs, Bechdolt family, Smiths, Firsts, Denslows, and Firsts welcomed visitors from Lansing Mt. Pleasant El Paso Remus and Charlotte. Students from Michigan State also spent the holiday with home families.
Zenobia OES plans regular session tonight with Laura Bartl attending to discuss Worthy Grand Matron projects. Congregational Church Circle I meets Wednesday December 9 at 1 30 with dessert at Mrs W D Elden’s home. Legion Auxiliary hosts December 9 meeting and Christmas potluck at 6 30. Business and Professional Women December 9 7 30 pm at Hotel Doherty Christmas party with 50 cent gift exchange. Clare Rod and Gun Club December 9 meeting details unclear. all members urged to attend.
Mrs Bernard Allen hosted Thanksgiving supper for her mother Mrs Amanda Newman as Sunday callers visited the Allen home. Various families including the Newmans Davis Coats Brubaker Fitzpatricks and Kellers spent weekend days with relatives. The wedding of Judy Gerow at Clare Methodist Church drew attendees including Pat Coats on Sunday afternoon.
Mr. and Mrs. Bert Shangle visited son Harry Dale Dingman in Pittsburgh during Thanksgiving weekend. Numerous local families hosted and joined dinners and visits across Mt. Pleasant, Cadillac, East Lansing, Traverse City, and nearby towns, with multiple gatherings and a midweek wedding at Center Church.
The National Safety Council warns pedestrians are most at risk in December due to longer darkness and holiday activity. A study of 501 Christmas accidents finds one third of deaths caused by pedestrians stepping from behind parked cars or crossing between intersections, with most victims over 65. The council urges crossing only at intersections and obeying signals to reduce fatalities.
Bertha Moyer born October 29 1884 in Ver non Township Isabella County died November 21 1957 at age 73 after months of illness. She married John H Wilson in 1905 producing a son Earl James who died 1930 and a daughter who died at birth. her husband died in 1935. She remarried Lester Moyer in 1938 and lived mainly in Clare and Isabella Counties. Funeral at Thurston Funeral Home on November 25 conducted by Rev Virgil Brinkman, burial in Cherry Grove Cemetery beside husband and son.
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