Harrison Junior Home Furnishing Club Meeting Review
The Harrison Junior Home Furnishing Club met at Mrs. Theodore Butcher’s home on Thursday evening December 12 with thirteen members and one guest Miss Joan Wangler. The lesson titled Waking Every Stitch Count was presented by Mrs. Walter Lang and Mrs. Edgar Bringman. Members discussed color harmony and various stitchery while judging fabrics design and color of articles brought in. The prior business meeting led by Mrs. Francis McKenna voted to abandon dues. the next meeting is scheduled.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrison Junior Home Furnishing Club
Theodore Butcher
Joan Wangler
Walter Lang
Edgar Bringman
Francis McKenna
Christmas party notice at Mrs Roths home
A February 15 event is planned with a possible January special meeting. Hosts Mrs Cline Mrs Morrison Mrs Peters and Mrs Butcher served ice cream sodas and home made coolies in clever Christmas designs at the evening’s close.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Roth
Samuel Cline
Samuel Morrison
Carl Peters
Butcher
Former Harrison Resident Dies at Traverse City Farm Home
Don L. Lepley a former Harrison resident died suddenly Tuesday morning December 3 at his ranch near Traverse City. He is survived by his parents Mr and Mrs Lew Lepley of Ithaca two brothers Laurel of Ithaca Leo of Traverse City a son Keith of Lansing a daughter Mrs Harriet Smith of Ithaca and two stepdaughters Mrs Rex Clute of Harrison and Mrs Jesse Hammersly of Alma Funeral services were held December 5 at the J L Barden Funeral Home Ithaca with Rev Slee officiating Interment in Ithaca cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Don L. Lepley
Harrison
Traverse City
Lew Lepley
Ithaca
Laurel
Leo
Keith
Lansing
Harriet Smith
Rex Clute
Jesse Hammersly
Alma
J. L. Barden
Rev. Slee
England
Home and Garden Club Meets at Mrs. Bush for Bag Making
The Home and Garden Club gathered at Mrs. Frank Bush on Thursday afternoon December 12 with 12 members and three guests. They completed 325 colorful bags for the City Council to use for kiddies treats at the Christmas Eve visit of Stanta Claus near the city Christmas tree. A special session is set for Thursday December 19 from two to four at the Veteran's hall in the courthouse to fill and tie bags.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Home and Garden Club
Frank Bush
William Hibbard
Harrison and Vicinity
Stana Claus
Thomas Belt
William Henderson
Harrison
BE. M. Bucholz
Veteran's Hall
Court House
Harrison Outdoor Girls Club Tag Day Nets $14.13
The Harrison Outdoor Girls Club held a Saturday tag day sale from nine to five, raising 14.13. Thirteen young salesgirls helped, Ingrid Birch toping with 2.20 and Dina Wilson with 2.06 in tag sales. Proceeds support Christmas remembrances for County Infirmary residents and local children. The group plans a packing session on December 21 and gift distribution on December 24.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrison Out Door
Ingrid Birch
Dina Wilson
Wiliam Murphy
Faculty Visit At Camp Houghton Lake
Thursday evening December 12 the school faculty and Attorney Black visited the C G C camp at Houghton Lake for a dinner and inspection. Sam Cline guided the tour with a color sergeant assisting as guests observed barracks canteen library and main offices detailing routine management of 173 enrollees and meeting chaplain Rev Barclay from Cadillac.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Black
C.G.C
Houghton Lake
Forestry Division
Sam Cline
Champ
Barclay
Cadillac
Cline
Christmas Dinner Brings Festive Meal to Meigs Hall
Dinner ready announcement triggered a lively procession to the dining hall adjoining main Meigs Hall beautifully decorated for Christmas. Two miniature trees lit on the fireplace mantle, tables set for four, white coated enrollees served a fine meal. Chaplain led devotional exercises with Mrs. Barclay on organ and carols sung by a colored group, joined by guests including Mrs Vankvery and Miss Gager.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Megs Hall
Urbis
Cline
Bennett
Morrison
Amble
Mr. Black
Santa Claus to Visit Harrison Children on Tuesday
Harrison City Council hosts a public Christmas party for local youngsters at 4 30 PM beside the city Christmas tree. A truckload of treats is promised by Santa while school buses will transport children to the event. Parents and older children are welcome to join.
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Santa Claus
Harrison
Harrison City
Harrison and Vicinity
Saint Nick
Santa
Deer Hunt on Manitou Island Guests From Ohio
John Kemmis and his brother Floyd of Marion Ohio hunted on privately owned Manitou Island in northern Michigan. Floyd bagged a doe and a buck while John harvested an eight point buck weighing 190 pounds dressed. They left with fond memories and an invitation to return with wives for bass fishing next summer.
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John Kemmis
Floyd Kemmis
Marion
Ohio
Harrison
Michigan
Continental Motors
Manitou Island
Traverse City
Nine Mile Island
Floyd
John
Mails Closed Early for Holidays at Harrison Post Office
Mrs Timothy Graves and Ardens Light assist at Harrison Post Office as outgoing mail closes at 1 30 pm during the holiday rush with urgent first class mail accepted until 1 45 pm to ensure trains from Clare and other depots.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Timothy Graves
Ardens Light
Harrison Post Office
Stella Briggs
Clare
Christmas programs and parties at Hayes Agricultural Unit School
Friday afternoon December 20 will host Christmas programs in every room at Hayes Agricultural Unit School of Harrison followed by a party and gift exchange. Parents invited to attend. School closes Friday evening for two weeks over holidays and resumes Monday January 6. Miss Alubowicz room hosted a Chilatmag program in the gym with pupils and parents. High school assembly directed by Mrs. Carl Peters and Francis Sprang will be presented by the pupils.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hayes Agricultural Unit School
Harrison
Alubowicz
Carl Peters
Francis Sprang
Freshman School Prepares Holiday Program Display
The Junior high presents The Boy That Found Christ mas with seven characters while Miss Chapel and Miss Gager host promptu songs and recitations. Kindergarten shows Toy Parade and Christmas rhythm pieces amid festive decorations including a Santa village and Bethlehem scene.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miss Chapel
Santa Claus
North Pole
Bethlehem
Christ
Richardson Quartette to conclude at Harrison United Brethren Church
The Richardson Quartette continues evening services this week with final appearance Sunday night December 22 at Harrison United Brethren Church. Pastor Rev. B. E. Drummond invites all to attend this renowned group. The Latter Day Saints Church suspends midweek prayers for winter. Sunday services run 10 30 to 11 15 with Sunday School 11 15 to 12 15 and a Christmas program at 8 00 on December 22.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richardson Quartette
Harrison United Brethers Church
B. E. Drummond
Latter Day Saints
Mr. Hamilton Urges Seniors To Choose Occupations Wisely
Bay City Central High School speaker Mr. Hamilton addressed seniors last Wednesday stressing the need to pick a career aligned with deep interest. He warned that failure often arises from pursuing uninteresting work and noted growing opportunities in colored photography for aspiring students.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hamilton
Bay City Central High School
Heckling the Hoopsters At Reed City Game Summary
The piece reviews incident and player antics during three games. Fancy Pants Bryant scored 75 points across three games, while the Pioneers averaged 48.34 points per game and 146 total in three games. Little Pioneers totaled 98 points in three, averaging 32.24 per game. Pireman Parent protested a foul, threw the ball, and yelled No. Rosey Burdo and Fireman Parent are noted as disappointed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ernest Lloyd Bryant
Bryant
Pioneers
Little Pioneers
Pireman
Reed City
Pumper Paxton
Rosey
Burdo
Clare Pioneers Shine In Spirit and Ball
In a Clare High showcase the Pioneers display gritty play and strong team spirit. Ernie Bryant stands out in profile as fans note the crowd’s pride in a resilient squad. A spirited effort keeps the team on track for upcoming results.
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Onktharl
Theo. Butcher
Aloysius
Bayes’ Bakery
Thayer
Mt. Pleasant
Traverse City Farm
Harrison Out Door Girls Club
Camp Houghton Lake
Church News
Josephine’ Burns
Robert Burris
Lila Pifer
Diana Wilson
Josephine
MR. Hamilton
G. C. Born, Chiropractor
L.C. Clarke
Chiropractic Research Bureau
G. C. Born
Sarks
Chiropractic
Clare, Michigan
St. Louis
Ernie Bryant
Clare High
Sava
W. Lem
Stewart-Warner
Central Motor Sales
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