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Graham Circle Hears Talk On Christmas In India
The Susan Graham Fellowship gathering met at Rev. and Mrs. John Osborn’s home Saturday evening. Mrs. Ernest Donald and Miss Wala Salve described Christmas customs in India with native costumes and discussed challenges Christians face there. Mrs. Susan Graham led devotions and Christmas carols were sung, gifts given to the hosts, and a dessert was served to nineteen guests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Graham Circle
India
Susan Graham
John Osborn
Ernest Donald
Wala Salve
Mt. Pleasant
Donald
Central Michigan College
Salve
CMC
Osborn
Grace
Diamond Jubilee Dinner At St. Henrys parish marks 75th anniversary
The Diamond Jubilee dinner at St Henrys Church drew about 600 guests to celebrate the parishs 75th anniversary and the 70th anniversary of the original church dedication. High Mass of Thanksgiving was sung at 10 30 a m by Fr John McGee with plans for a parish history and official commemorations after the holidays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Henry’s Church
John McGee
Rosebush Briefs Reflect Community Happenings
Local notes report residents visiting relatives in Saginaw and Mt. Pleasant, convalescence updates, and a naval furlough. Palm items include Rosebush school closing for Christmas and church events at the Presbyterian Church with a Christmas program and fellowship reception.
Westminster Youth Fellowship Meeting at Graham Home
The Westminster Youth Fellowship met Sunday evening at Miss Carolyn Graham's home. Jean Watson accompanied singing on the piano. Rev. John Osborn delivered a lesson on The Bible. Melvin Leiter led games and refreshments were provided by Mrs. Ivan Graham and Carolyn. Herb Flaharty to host next meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Westminster Youth Fellowship
Carolyn Graham
Jean Watson
John Osborn
Walton Farm Bureau Meeting Discusses Road Safety
In Center Church recreation room on Monday December 9, Oliver House presided over a Walton Farm Bureau gathering with seven families present. Mrs Ida Johnson led a discussion on highway safety and fence row clearing to reduce tax costs, with six topics chosen for future meetings and refreshments served by Mrs Claude Bullard and Mrs Oliver House.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walton
Claude Bullard
Oliver House
KTS Club Hosts Christmas Party at Mrs Flaharty Home
The KTS Club held its annual Christmas gathering Friday evening at Mrs Harold Flaharty's home. Pepper provided entertainment with prizes won by Mrs Eldean Acker, Mrs Coleman Lewis, Mrs Cliff Sheen, and Mrs Harold Anderson. Gifts were exchanged and a Christmas dessert served by Mrs Flaharty and Mrs Vernell Fike. Mrs Lewis to host January meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Osborn
KTS Club
Harold Flaharty
Pepper
Eldean Acker
Coleman Lewis
Cliff Sheen
Harold Anderson
Flaharty
Vernell Fike
Lewis
Honored Guest At Shower for Mrs Charles Peterson
Mrs Charles Peterson was the guest of honor at a pink and blue shower hosted by Mrs Raymond Eggers. About thirty guests attended with games, gift opening, and refreshments. co hosts included Mrs Floyd Love and Mrs Dean Muterspaugh.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Peterson
Ellen Muterspaugh
Raymond Eggers
Peterson
Floyd Love
Mt. Pleasant
Dean Muterspaugh
Accordion Concert at Central Michigan College Auditorium
Margaret Stork and Jimmy Dale Graham performed in the Accordion Concert, presented Saturday evening. They are members of the Mt. Pleasant Accordion Intermediate Band led by Vincent D. Puzar. Attendees from here included Mr and Mrs Dale and several Graham and Johnston family members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Margaret Stork
Jimmy Dale Graham
Central Michigan College
Margaret
Jimmy Dale
Mt. Pleasant
Vincent D. Puzar
Dale. Graham
Lois Graham
Carolyn Graham
Norman Johnson
Ivor Stork
Margaret and
Douglas
Lloyd Cairns
John Jacobs
Ben Johnston
Package Wrap Lesson At Extension Club Meeting
Mrs. Ralph Sharp presented the lesson on Package Wrapping and Making Ribbon Bows at the General Extension Club gathering in the Sharp home Tuesday evening. A $5 donation was approved for the Dress and Jeans Drive in M. Pleasant. Refreshments of Christmas cookies cakes and coffee were served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ralph Sharp
General Extension Club
Sharp
M. Pleasant
Christmas Program Draws Capacity Crowd at St Henry’s
A capacity audience filled St Henry's Church auditorium for matinee and evening performances of the annual Christmas program by St Henry's Elementary School pupils under the Sisters of Notre Dame. About 40 students in grades six to eight performed harmonica selections and songs, dances, plays, and rhythm band numbers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Henry's Church
St. Henry's Elementary School
Sisters of Notre Dame
European church groups urge limits on armaments and atomic tests
Quakers in Norway cautioned Parliament about accepting guided missiles as defensive. Swedish Lutherans warned atomic weapons threaten security. Signatories call US and UN actions to halt atomic tests and pursue total prohibition. British and Dutch church bodies back World Council of Churches disarmament efforts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Europe
Norway
Oldév Hartmann
Sigtuna
Nils Bolander
Lund
United States
Commission of the
United Nations
Swedish ‘Missionary ’ Association
British Council of Churches
Dutch Ecumenical Council
World Council of Churches
Children Help In Kitchen With Market Mixes
Children often enjoy assisting in the kitchen and certain market mixes may allow them to bake independently by following simple directions and using premeasured ingredients.
Christmas Week Christmas Services Ahead at Local Churches
Christmas worship and Bible School events are listed for Eagle Church of God Arthur Center Church of God and Grace Bible Church Farwell. Highlights include December 22 services at 11:30 a.m. and 8:00 p.m. with plays A Christmas Legend and Follow the Star, plus Santa gifts at the LDS Farwell party December 20.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eagle Church of God
Bible School
Lou A. Beery
Christ
Arthur Center Church of God, Bible School
Elza Beery
The
R.lds. Church of Farwell
Santa Claus
Manger
Christman
Grace Bible Church
Farwell
St Louis Beats Clare In Tight Basketball Clash
St Louis edged Clare with a strong final quarter after a slow start. Tomorrow led St Louis with 14 points while Pat Crawford and Dick Roe paced Clare with 13 and 10. Clare JV fell 54 37 to St Louis junior team as Norm Davis scored 20 for Clare. Next up Clare faces Ithaca in Ithaca.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Para One
Clare
St. Louis
John Miller
Pat Crawford
Dick Roe
Tom ‘Orrow
Warning Issued Over Japanese Made Rosko Teapot
The State Police fire marshal warns against using Rosko brand Japanese electric teapots sold in Michigan. An inspection for Arnold Renner found the open submerged heating element risks severe electric shock. The two part unit connects to exposed contacts that touch a grounded kitchen surface and can be deadly if damaged or spilled tea covers outlets.
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State Police
Rosko
Michigan
State Department
Arnold C. Renner
Renner
Rites Held For L. McJames In Herrick Community
Leonard McJames born to William and Blanche in Herrick on January 22 1916 died December 9 at 41. Survived by wife Norma Bergey four children siblings and extended relatives. Services December 11 at Stephenson Funeral Home with Rev L J Nevins and burial at Cherry Grove cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leonard McJames
William
Blanche McJames
Herrick
Herrick School
Norma Bergey
Franklin
Leonard
Gerald
Glenn
Florence
William McJames
Mildréd Findley
Allegan
Elsie Sickies
Laingsburg
Flora Anderson
Pontiac
Helen McJamies
Lansing
Clyde McJames
Clare
Stephenson Funeral
Rev. L. J. Nevins
Cherry Grove Cemetery
Services For Cora Snear
Funeral services for Cora Anita Snear were held by Rev. L. J. Nevins from Doherty Funeral Home on Monday December 16. Burial followed in Loomis Cemetery in Wise Township Isabella County. Cora was born May 6 1883 in Ashley daughter of George and Elmira Rawling. She married William Snear in April 1907 and had four children Millie Roy Theresa and Alfred with two sons surviving and five generations noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cora Anita Snear
L. J. Nevins
Doherty Funeral
Loomis Cemetery
Snear
Wise ‘Township
Isabella County
George
Elmira Rawling
Ashley
William Snear
Millie
Roy
Wise Township
Theresa
Alfred
Mgr. Snear
Death Claims Zoe Bergey
Zoe Bergey born March 4 1895 in Atlen county Ohio moved with parents Levi and Minerva Holmes to Isabella county near Clare. She married John Bergey of Lodmis on July 4 1915 and lived near Loomis until her death.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Zoe Bergey
Atlen County
Ohio
Levi
Minerva
Holmes
Isabella County
Clare
John Bergey
Lodmis
Loomis
Official Proceedings of Clare City Commission December 9 1957
Special meeting held by Mayor Seiter with present Nivison Seiter Burdo Schroeder Absent Haley. Actions include Roxies Lunch bus stop meter removals and test pump work for 12 per hour.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
City Commission
Seiter
Nivison
Burdo
Schroeder
Haley
Roxie
East Fifth Street
Com Schroeder
Karl Geiger Jr
Mayor Seiter
Comi Schroeder
Walter, & Russell Foell
Seitér
Cam Haley
Walter and Russell
Foell
B. Fourth
W. Fourth
Com Haley
Com Burdo
Motorola Electronics, Inc
Séiter
Motorola Co
Cam Schroeder
McEwan Street
Dwyer Street
Louise Street
Yeas
Com
Clare woman dies at 62 in Mt. Pleasant
Mrs Bergey, 62, of Clare, died December 6 at Mt Pleasant Community Hospital. She was a member of the R L D S Church. Survived by husband John Bergey a daughter Grace Barber three grandchildren one great grandchild sister Ed Wobig of Saginaw brother Emmit Holmes of Lake and many relatives. Services at Thurston's Funeral Home with Rev Hobart Beavers officiating burial in Cherry Grove Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Lynch
Reed City Hospital
Dan Morrison
Orrin
Saginaw
James Sutton
Veterans Hospital
David Bellinger
Kenneth Schrock
Mt. Pleasant
Ida Johnson
Bessie Johnson
Gary E. Dixon
Floyd Dixon
Naval Training Center
Great Lakes
Illinois
Tri-City
Norman
Oklahoma
Navy Air Force
Ivan Graham
George Schleder
Ithaca
Earl Willey
Pat McNerney
Isabella Township
Central Community Hospital
Floyd Johnson
Orley J. Rogers
Edgar
Barker
Alma
Jack Flaharty
Mt. Pleasant Community Hospital
R.L.D.S
John Bergey
Grace Barber
Clare
Ed Wobig
Emmit Holmes
Lake
Hobart Beavers
Cherry Grove Cemetery
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St. Henry’s
Rosebush
Merry Christmas
UCN Rexoet AT
Yale Party
J. Stuart Bicknell
Federal Reserve System
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
Clare and
L. McJames
Cora Snear
Clare City Commission
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