Recognition of DAR Good Citizens Across Clare County Schools
Three Clare county high schools selected Becky Groves Farwell Ruth Ann Nelson Harrison as DAR Good Citizens for 1958 59. The Michilimacinac chapter will honor all three at a January tea and send them to a Michigan state contest with a $100 savings bond prize for the state winner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D.A.R. Good Citizens
Clare County
Becky Groves
Clare
Ruth Ann Nelson
Farwell
Sandra Krehmar
Harrison
Michilimacinac
Daughters of the American Revolution
Dar
Good Citizens Committee
Don Holbrook
D.A.R. Good Citizen
United States Savings
National Society
Detroit
Rebecca Sue Groves
Richard ‘Groves
Becky
Michigan State University
Hugh Nelson
Ruth Ann
FVH
U. of M. School of Nursing
Frank Krehmar
Kiwanis
Clare High Library Gains Scribner Music Library Volumes
The Clare High School library adds nine bound Scribner Music Library volumes for piano and vocal music. The 718 compositions include 402 piano and 316 vocal works with composer portraits, life information, general music notes, and a cross index. Students may use them for research, occasions, or browsing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clare High School Library
Scribner Music Library
Lake Baptists Burn Note Sunday Spe cial Ceremony
Lake Baptist Church invites the public to a note burning during the morning service. Two years ago the church took a $2000 loan to finish the main sanctuary and heating system. The note was funded by monthly special offerings. the small congregation lists signed note donors and thanks builders who donated time and talent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lake Baptist Church
Paul Acker
Marjorie Graham
Anna Wells
Richard Bell
Roscoe Bellows
C. Ray Neeper
Lake
Pakistani student from MSU to speak at Clare Methodist club
Inarit Ullah, a Ford Foundation grant recipient and MSU student, will address Clare Methodist men tonight. He will discuss Pakistan including customs and religion, sharing insights into his native land.
Community Spirit Glows at Lake Christmas Tree Lighting
Lake residents witnessed the first Christmas tree lighting since a Chamber of Commerce event last Thursday. A working group of over twenty members and their guests decorated the center town tree with a hundred lights and then gathered at the Cottage Inn for refreshments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lake
Chamber of Commerce
C of C
Cottage Inn
Kiwanis News Sale Saturday in Clare to aid youth programs
Clare Kiwanis Club marks 28 years serving the community with donations to High School athletics and clubs. In 1958 under Carroll S. Beard the group funded Christmas baskets dental care Boys State Boy Scouts athletic equipment and hospital recreation funds totaling over 1700 dollars plus ongoing Goodfellow Newsboy campaign to support youth activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clare Kiwanis Club
Goodfellow Newsboy
Clare
Tobacco River
Carroll S. Beard
Beard
Kiwanis Club
Beta Sigma Phi Sorority
Wolverine Boys State
Boys State
East Lansing
Boy Scouts
Cub Scouts
Forney Clement
University of Michigan Hospital
Ann Arbor
Michigan
Clare Kiwanis
Gifts Of Kindness At Hospital Drive
Traverse City State Hospital launches a Christmas gift appeal for its patients. Community suggestions include cosmetics, inexpensive clothing, tobacco, Christmas cards, stamps, and cash to fund parties and needs. Civic groups churches and schools are urged to participate within the thirty nine county area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Traverse City State Hospital
Well Baby Conferences Planned in Local Venues
Regular Well Baby conferences will be held at Farwell Methodist Church in Clare City Hall and Harrison Courthouse basement on December 16 9 00 to 11 00 December 14 1 00 to 3 00 and December 19 9 00 to 11 00 respectively.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farwell Methodist Church
Eley
iGlaire City Hall
Harrison Courthouse
Robbery of Cash From Clare School Office
Thieves stole about 350 dollars in cash from the Clare School office of Superintendent Richard Wheeler. Entry was gained by forcing a rear gym door and tampering with the office lock. The loss included milk money and activity funds. insurance covers the damage and theft.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clare
Richard Wheeler
Wheeler
Barnes Elected Clare Chamber of Commerce Head
Kenneth Barnes was elected Monday to head the Clare Chamber of Commerce for 1959. He is joined by Vice President Rodney LeSage and Secretary Dr. Robert Kring. Barnes and his wife Helen own Barnes Town and Country Lounge and Dining Room on North McEwan. Immediate plans include the Winter Sports Festival next month and a spring membership drive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kenneth Barnes
Clare Chamber of Commerce
Santa's Clare arrival kicks off Christmas cheer parade
Santa arrives Saturday at 3 PM in Clare with fire department escort, meeting children at McEwan street north end. Candy gift packages include certificates for store merchandise and are prepared by Chamber of Commerce volunteers. second Santa event set for December 20 with a mailbox for letters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clare
Santa
McEwan Street
Town Chamber of Commerce
Chamber of Commerce
Santa Claus
Christmas Party Plans Spread Across Local Granges
The Eagle Community Christmas party is set for December 19 with a program on Christmas Eve. Delwin Grange hosts a December 30 party for guests. Gift exchanges cap at 50 cents for adults and 25 cents for children. Mt. Vernon Grange hosts Pomona Grange Christmas on December 15 with 50 cent gifts. The Variety Club at Gilmore meets Mary Lou Shilling for the annual Christmas meeting with one dollar exchange gifts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eagle Community
Delwin Grange
Mt. Vernon Grange
Pomona Grange
Gilmore
Mary Lou
Christmas Party and Christ Star Party Schedule Set
Members of the Adult Fellowship of Rosebush and Center Methodist churches plan the annual Christmas party for Thursday evening December 18 at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Myron Johnson. The Rosebush Women’s Society of Christian Service moved the Christ Star Party to Tuesday December 16 at the home of Mrs. Jim Decker.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adult Fellowship
Rosebush and
Center Methodist Churches
Myron Johnson
Rosebush
Santa to Visit Family Dinner at Masonic Temple
Clare Masons and Eastern Stars invite families to a pot luck dinner and entertainment with Santa Claus at the Masonic Temple on December 18. Serving begins at 6:30.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Santa Claus
Masonic Temple
Christmas Party for American Legion Auxiliary Members
A Christmas family party is planned for December 15 at the Legion rooms. The 6:30 dinner will be provided with turkey. other foods should be brought. Adults should bring gifts for exchange, and Santa Claus will give presents to the children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Legion Auxiliary
Legion Rooms
Santa Claus
Emma
Howard Everts
School of Instruction
Esta V. Johnson
Whitehall
Grand Chapter of
Michigan
CES
Rebekahs and Odd Fellows Plan Christmas Party Event
The Rebekahs and Odd Fellows will hold their annual Christmas party on December 21. A pot luck dinner starts at 2 p m with a program and Santa’s appearance to follow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rebekahs
Odd ¥ Fellows
Santa
Room 19 Pleasure To Watch Training Of Young Muscles And Minds
Ann Ess Morrow extols school sports as a moral booster and spirit lifter. She contrasts football’s indoor transition to basketball and notes the visible changes in uniforms, protection gear, and the disciplined crowd atmosphere. The piece ends with a tease of continued remarks on Page.
Northernaires in Demand in Central Michigan Season
Clare Manufacturing Company sponsored Northernaires vocal quartet tours central Michigan busy season. Manager Chris Smith cites December 3 Alma event for Pro duction Crédit Association. They performed at a Réede City Christmas party for The Michigan Wisconsin Gas Pipeline and are booked for Midland and Clare engagements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clare
Northernaires
Clare Manufacturing Company
Foresome Books
Central Michigan
Chris Smith
Production Crédit Association
Alma
Réede City
Michigan, Wisconsin Gas Pipeline Company
Midland
Michigan
Stoop
Doherty Hotel
Area Fair Boards
Clare High School Christmas Concert Features Chorus and Band
The Clare High School music department presents a Christmas concert at 8:00 p.m. Tuesday December 16 in the school auditorium. The band opens with new holiday numbers, followed by three small vocal groups and the full chorus finishing the program. Admission is free and the public is invited to enjoy sacred and secular holiday music.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clare High School
Howe
Conley
Training For Cub Leaders Plans At Clare Public School
Plans begin for a Cub Scout basic training course at Clare Public School next month per Robert Pinaire training Chairman for the Scout Tomahawk district. The course is set for January 14 21 and 28 with updates to follow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clare Public School
Robert Pinaire
Scout Tomahawk
B P Women Prepare Christmas Baskets
Members of the Business and Professional Women's Club meet in the Doherty hotel to finalize plans for Christmas baskets to aid families in need. Mittens and toys are added to the Mitten Tree as Grace Higelmire introduces A E Bartow who urges Civil Defense awareness and county efforts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Business and Professional Women's Club
Wedgewood
Doherty Hotel
James Yeoman
Grace Higelmire
A. E. Bartow
Harrison
Clare County
Christmas Baskets
Mittens Stolen Tree Drive Aids Needy Children
Citizens are invited to place mittens on the MIT TEN TREE displayed in the Hotel Doherty lobby. The Clare Business and Professional Women's Club will distribute the gifts to needy children at Christmas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Doherty
Clare Business and Professional Women’s Club
Dorotha's Beauty Salon Hosts Seasonal Charity Gathering
Dorotha's Beauty Salon served as the collection center for holiday food distributed to those in need. Christmas carols filled the room with Mrs Ethel Case on the accordion as officers offered two meditations. December birthdays were acknowledged with cards and gifts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dorotha
Ethel Case
Yeoman
Higelmire
Dora Mitchell
Doris Bicknell
Rosé Knight
Air Force Captain Eugene L Maxwell Dies Suddenly
Mrs. Reva Maxwell learns Sunday of the sudden death of her son Captain Eugene L Maxwell of the United States Air Force at Andrews Field. He was in fine health prior to a sudden collapse. He married Jane Richardson. Funeral services are set for 2 PM at Clare Methodist Church with Rev. L J Nevins overseeing, Stephenson's Funeral Home in charge. He leaves a brother Hugh Maxwell of California and a sister Mrs John Larson of Ann Arbor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reva Maxwell
Eugene L Maxwell
United States Air Force
Andrews
Jane Richardson
Clare Methodist Church
L. J. Nevins
Stephenson
Hugh Maxwell
Calfornia
John Larson
Ann Artbox
Two Lake Women Hurt in Farwell Auto Train Crash
Two Crooked Lake residents Annita Eneix and Clare Cafferty were injured when a car driven into the path of a freight train in Farwell. Both were treated at Clare General Hospital with Eneix in shock and a knee injury and Cafferty with a fractured skull, broken ribs, and lacerations. The car was struck in the rear and jolted but did not overturn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cafferty
Farwell
Art
Theta Rho Girls Elect 1959 Officers
The Clara Theta Rho Girls Club held its December 4 meeting with Sandra Wentworth re elected president fifteen members present. Initiation ceremonies for four candidates Lynn Drallette Ruth Richmond Diane Demo Karen Bergstrom and Ada Beemer welcomed as a Rebekah sister and assistant advisor. Officers elected include Wentworth Cook Hawkins Randall Schultz. Christmas party planned for December 18 with gift exchange and refreshments served by advisors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clara. Theta Rho Girls Club
Sandra Wentworth
Cecil Bouchey
Fannie Simmons
Rebekahs
Lynn Drallette
Ruth Richmond
Diane Demo
Karen Bergstrom
Ada Beemer
Rebekah
Wilma Cook
Barbara Hawkins
Carren Randall
Sharon Schultz
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Central Michigan College
Sandra Krchmar
Lake Baptists
Kiwanis _ News
Ralph Ackerman
Barnes
Pied Piper’ OF
Yule Time
Room
Ann Ess Morrow
Zenobia Chapter Oes
George J. White
Building Association
Beatrice Seiter
Viola Campbell
Nellie Hatch
Alma Seiter
B. P
Theta Rho
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