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Newspaper
Clare Sentinel
Location
Clare, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Dec 18, 1953
Page
13
The American Gold Star Mothers met on Wednesday evening December 9 at Mrs. Dora Hess’s home for their annual Christmas party. A roast chicken dinner with all the trimmings was served. The group admired the attractive Christmas decorations, exchanged gifts, and voted Mrs. Hess a charming hostess thanking her for opening her home for the party.
Mrs Josephine Anderson opened her home Tuesday for the Beta Sigma Phi sorority Christmas party. Guests enjoyed games and Christmas carols with a door prize won by Mrs Robert Campbell. Gifts were exchanged and sponsor Mrs S C McArthur received a Christmas gift from the group. A buffet luncheon was served with arrangements by Mrs John Wicklund and Mrs Rex Allen.
At a Methodist W.S.C.S. Circle gathering on December 15 in church parlors, Grace Frey presided as chairwoman. Members approved reports, appointed Annabel Moffatt and Genevieve Born to select a circle name, and chosen Mary Martha. Nettie Holtrook delivered devotions on the Christmas story with Frankincense and Myrrh themes.
Hudson observed his 86th birthday Wednesday December 16 with an open house at 2 00 pm. A few friends extended greetings while coffee and cake were served by his daughter Mrs William Garchon. He received many cards as he nears retirement and ill health.
The Young Adult Fellowship Class of the Methodist Church School met at Mr. and Mrs. Robert Greer’s home Sunday evening December 13 with fourteen attendees. Willard Ireland presided, plans for a New Year’s Eve party were made, including a roller skating gathering in January. Christmas carols and games filled the event, gifts were exchanged, and refreshments were provided by the hostesses Mrs. Ireland and Mrs. Fred Ackerman.
The Elite Birthday Club met at Mrs. Alice Stough’s home on Wednesday for a Christmas party and to honor Lula Shaw’s birthday. A pot luck dinner followed with five tables of pepper and prizes to Catharine Beale high score Shaw second and Mary Harmon traveler. A Christmas tree held gifts and refreshments ended the event. next meeting is January at Josie Smith’s home.
Mr and Mrs George Snider of 105 W Dunlop Road Clare celebrate their Golden wedding anniversary on Christmas Day a family gathering at home. The couple wed December 24 1903 at the Mussell home Rosebush with Rev Hazeldine and Rev Vernon officiating. Children Henry Frank Margaret Vera Ina reside nearby. Snider age 81 long custodian at Bicknell Department Store in Clare Vernon Hill area.
The social page notes the Couples Bridge Club at E Archey home in Mt Pleasant with high scores for Mrs Hartshorn and Mr Hartshorn and travelers won by Mrs Baumgarth and EK Bromley. Lester attends Anita Page and Lester Vale Willieys wedding in Gladwin. Birthday surprise for Mrs Warren White at church. Family Bridge Club hosts Christmas party with prize winners and festive refreshments.
W.S.C.S. Circle IT met December 9 at 2:00 PM with fifteen members and seven visitors. Mrs. Louise Friesner chaired, devotion led by Mrs. Elsie Brewer, topic Soil in Our Hearts, Chapter 2 discussed by Mrs. Marian Presley. Fox bake sale and packing boxes for service boys thanked. January parcel post sale planned. hostess arranged Christmas gifts and refreshments with co hostess Mrs. Width Haggart.
Mrs Lee Greer hosted Circle I of the Missionary Society with Christmas songs and prayers. Electa was chosen as the new circle name, with plans announced for a January 5 dinner and January 12 meeting to honor new members.
Elizabeth Elden elected president of the Past Matrons for the coming year at the December meeting held at Mrs. Hochstetler’s. Alma Seiter presided. officers named include Eleanor Lehr vice president Erma Gephart secretary Mary D Nelson treasurer Dora Lloyd sunshine chair. A social hour followed with gifts exchange and Christmas carols.
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