Walton Farm Bureau Holds Christmas Meeting and Party
The Walton Farm Bureau gathered Monday evening at Center Church dining room for its monthly meeting and Christmas party. Norman Johnson opened the meeting after the pledge. Diane Cairns and Tommy Cameron performed an accordion duet. Connie and Kay Johnson played piano duets. Preston Johnson showed films on Martha Berry and equal education. A lighted tree gift exchange and pot luck lunch ended the evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walton Farm Bureau
Center Church
Norman Johnson
Wilford Stilgenbauer
Oliver House
Diane ‘Cairns
Tommy Cameron
Connie
Kay Johnson
Preston Johnson
Martha Berry
United States
It Remembered by the Old Timers From Emily Blayton Major Virginia
Ruthville Virginia writer Emily Blayton recalls a childhood with her father using a kerosene lantern on nocturnal visits to grandmother's house. She describes shadow patterns in the pine path, the fear of being left behind, and the comforting return of her father with the lantern.
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Emily Blayton
Ruthville
Virginia
Grandmother
Daddy
Dad
Yule Meeting Report of Rosebush Presbyterian Women
The Womens Association of Rosebush Presbyterian Church held its December meeting at the church. Mrs. John Osborn chaired in place of president Mrs. Hugh Swindlehurst. Members voted to donate to a dress and jean drive and discussed the needy family basket. The program featured Christmas readings and songs by Dr. S C McArthur and others, with tea served afterward. Ernest Fredericks of Newaygo died. funeral held Tuesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Womens Association of
Rosebush Presbyterian Church
John Osborn
Hugh ‘Swindlehurst
S. C. McArthur
S.C
McArthur
Little
Bethlehem
D.graham
Earl Neff
Ruth Hutchirns
Dale Graham
R. ©. Thomas
Graham
Harold’.Flueharty
J. VanBuskirk
Mrs Jacobs Hosts Christmas Party and Club News
Mrs Jacobs hosts KTS annual Christmas party at her home with fourteen guests. Guests were entertained by Mrs ElDean Acker Mrs William Zinser and Mrs Jacobs. A two to luncheon followed gift exchanges. Harold Anderson to host club Jan 13 1956. Grayson Spaulding recently discharged from U S Navy returns home to his wife and daughter. Willian Wilds honored at a birthday dinner hosted by Mrs Graham with guests Ligud Shaulding Wilds Jimmy and Faye Graham. Mrs Orie Hotich hospitalized Thursday in critical condition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
KTS
John ‘Jacobs
Eldean Acker
William, Zinser
Jacobs
Harold
Anderson
Will
Grayson
Spaulding
Willian Wilds
Mais Graham
Center Church Christmas Program Presented at Rosebush Center
The Rosebush Center Methodist Church held its annual Christmas program on December 11. Sunday school classes performed recitations plays and songs while gifts and treats were distributed at the end. Mrs Wilford Stilgersbauer assisted as superintendent and Beverly Cameron announced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rosebush Center Methodist Church
Wilford Stilgersbauer
Beverly Cameron
Youth Group Enjoys Films and Carol Sing at Rosebush Church
The Rosebush Community Youth Fellowship met Sunday at 8 and planned worship centered on The First Christmas. Jim Stork presented the theme while Dick Martin led the meeting and served refreshments with Helen Muterspaugh. A movie titled Christmas Around the World was shown by Rev. John Osborn as the group sang Christmas carols.
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Rosebush Community Youth Fellowship
Rosebush Methodist Church
Eos
Dick’ ‘Martin
Jim Stork
Yes
John. Osborn
Svere
Helen Muterspaugh
Dick Martin
PTA Hear CMC Speaker and See Europe Films
The December Rosebush School Parent-Teachers meeting featured Miss Chambers from the Commercial Department at CMC presenting slides and a vivid description of Europe from her summer visit. President Bard House led business. Mrs. Eierleen Jacobs read the secretary's report. Mrs. Muter spaugh presented the treasurer's. Room prize rules were set: a room may win twice in a row only after skipping a month. Trust Eggleston's room won for best attendance. Refreshments were served by Mrs. Floyd Dixon, Mrs. Carl Seiter, and Mrs. James Irwin.
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Bard’ House
Eileen Jacobs
Lucille . Muterspaugh
Trust Eggleston
Rostbush Faculty Party Held At Mt Pleasant Home
Mrs Blafdid Murphy and Mrs Catherine Nelson hosted Rostbush School faculty for a three course dinner at Nelsons home in Mt Pleasant. Guests then visited Nelsons for Christinn Bitty and recreation. Christmas cookies were served before departure.
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Blafdid . Murphy
Catherine Nelson
Rostbush School
Mt. Pleas
Ant
Yahewshd
Christmas Program At Rosebush School
The Rosebush school presents a Christmas program on Friday December 16 with performances at 10:00 am and 2:00 pm. Mrs. Catherine Nelson music instructor leads the program with the faculty's assistance and invites all to attend.
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Rosebush School
Catherine Nelson
MEA Man Talks To Teachers At Rosebush School
Thomas Northey of the Michigan Education Association discussed Social Security benefits for public school employees in the Michigan Public School Employees Retirement Fund. An election was held December 14 and 15 at Rosebush school to decide if staff would join Social Security.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Northey
Department of Field Services
Michigan Education Association
Rosebush
Michigan Public School Employees Retirement Fund
Local residents attend Lansing Turkey Festival and community gatherings
Mr and Mrs Dale Graham and Mr and Mrs Earl Neff attended the Turkey Festival in Lansing on Wednesday. Mrs Victor Lamb and sons Larry and Ronald were Sunday dinner guests of Mr and Mrs Charles Denning of Remus. Mr Lamb spent some day ice fishing at Houghton. Mrs Ruth McKenzie hosted the WCTU at her home on Wednesday afternoon.
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Dale Graham
Earl Neff
Lansing
Victor Lamb
Larry
Ronald
Charles Denning
Remus
Mr. Lamb
Houghton E
Gary Crosby Uses Fame as Humility Insurance in Show Biz
Gary Crosby, son of Bing Crosby, says his famous name helps him be heard yet invites constant comparison. He credits Uncle Bob Crosby and family ties for career boosts, recalling early nervousness and gradual stage exposure on the Bob Crosby Show and Jack Benny Show. He now hosts a CBS radio program Sundays and hopes to continue in show business as long as gigs and audiences persist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lyn Connelly
Gary Crosby
Bing
Gary
Bob
Cbs-Tv
Bob Crosby
Jack Benny
Ed Sullivan
Crosby
CBS
Christmas Safety Pointers From Insurance Institute
The Institute For Safer Living of the American Mutual Liability Insurance Company offers safety tips for Christmas. Fireproofing trees with waterglass solutions and using lead safe toys, fireproof decorations, and approved electric toys are advised. Use a safe step ladder and inspect decorations for hazards to prevent injuries.
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Institute For Safer Living
Am¢rican Mutual Liability Insurance
American Mutual Liability Insurance Company
American Mutual Liability “Insurance Company
Enjoy Isabella Yale Tea 300: Annual Christmas Tea Held in Mt Pleasant
About three hundred home demonstration club members attended the Annual Christmas Tea at the Methodist Church in Mt Pleasant last Friday December 2. Themed International Good Will the event featured foreign articles exhibits and foods from women formerly resident abroad. Mrs Robert Traines gave the Christmas interpretation of the Jewish Hanukkah holiday. Mrs Harry Cosford of England spoke on Christmas in their land noting plum pudding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mt. Pleasant
Robert Traines
Harry Cosford
England
Holidays Will Claim Many Lives This Season
The Association of Casualty and Surety Companies estimates Christmas and New Year holidays will bring about 1,200 traffic deaths nationwide. About 390 fatalities occur during Christmas weekend and 410 during New Year weekend, with 30,000 more injured. Speed alcohol and reckless driving are key factors.
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Association
Thomas N. Boate
Accident Prevention Department
Christmas Stories From Many Lands Shared By Local Group
Mrs. Pangborn described Christmas in Germany and a warbride’s life. Mrs. Rea spoke on Lithuania customs and clothing while in costume. Otto Estradé shared Christmas in Colombia as a Central Michigan College student. Mrs. Taher talked about Jerusalem holiday activities and was a CMU student. Mrs. Day presented cookies to Masonic Home ladies. Rev. Mackenzie urged “Putting Christ Into Christmas.” Margaret Brown from Michigan State University spoke briefly.
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W. E. Pangborn
Germany
W. H. Rea
Lithuania
Otto Estradé
Central Michigan College
Big Land
Columbia
Nejida
Et Taher
Jerusalem
William Day
Alma
Charles Mackenzie
Margaret Brown
Michigan State University
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Michael Rennie
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Carl Seiter
James Irwin
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Schaeffer's Dairy Bar
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Patamoine
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le Ea Uta
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Diana’ Lynn
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Allied Artists Picture
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