Faith and church as sources of strength for the new year
The piece urges faith in God and church as daily strength and growth. It emphasizes reaffirming belief at year start and invites families to worship in their church of choice this Sunday. It highlights personal faith as central to living, growing, and hoping through Christianity.
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Farwhiw Methodist Church
John Allan
First Assembly of God
Clarabella
John. K. Wibley
Sthiaday School
Servica
Thars
Luomis
Ernest Belellis
Elm Grove
Arthur Center Church OF God
Elza Beery
Christmas Dinner Links Families Across Farwell Area
community notes describe Mrs. Pearl Osborn’s family gathering with 27 grandchildren at Leo Higgins home, mentions illness of Alan Renner at Bay City Hospital linked to silk allergy, and lists local church events, visits, and hospital updates across Farwell and nearby towns with multiple residents named.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Juke
Pearl Osborn
Leo Higgins
Wilkie
Alan
Kenneth Renner
Bay City Hospital
Renners
Gene Cashin
Midland
Farwell High Band Christmas Concert Honors 1962
The Farwell High School Junior and Senior Band presented their annual Christmas Concert on December 13, 1962 in the gym. Directed by DE Brown, the junior band performed several pieces including Three Mendelssohn Chorales and The Christmas Suite, while the senior band offered marches and arrangements such as March of Toys and Jingle Bells Rhapsody. About 300 people attended and applauded the program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farwell High School
DE. Brown
Gordon
Harold Walters
Miss Swein
Victor Herbert
Johnson
Pierpart - Walters
O E S Chapter Alice L Seeley 194 Farwell meets in December
O E S Chapter Alice L Seeley 194 Farwell held its regular meeting on December 17 with Worthy Matron Tucile Jones presiding. Fifteen officers and six other members attended. baskets for two needy families were prepared. A gift from the Past Matron Club was presented and a luncheon followed hosted by Mr. and Mrs. Ed Schiafley and Emily Irwin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alice L. Seeley
O.E.S. Farwell
Tucile Jones
Ed Schiafley
Emily Irwin
Rural News Goesayote Holler Seasonal Greeting Note
The column extends season’s greetings to readers across regions and to the editor and staff. It notes several local residents remain ill and hopes for their quick recovery. James Methner of Beaverton visited the area as a business caller on Sunday morning. The writer mentions narrowly escaping recent severe storms and lingering cold across Michigan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Methner
Beaverton
Michigan
Pai Natal and Menino Jesus in Christmas gift tradition
The text notes Pai Natal is the Portuguese Santa Claus, seen as an agent for Menino Jesus, the child Jesus who is ultimately responsible for Christmas gifts. It emphasizes the child Jesus as the true giver within this tradition.
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Santa Claus
Menino Jesus
Jesus
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