Jefferson Willey Chosen Justice of the Peace in Surrey Township
At a recent Surrey Township Board meeting Jefferson Willey was selected to fill the vacant Justice of the Peace office. The prior Justice, Arthur DeGeer, had been elected last spring and served on the Board of Review, leaving the vacancy. Having an active Justice will affect handling cases and potential travel to Clare.
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Surrey
Jefferson Willey
Justice of the Peace
Jeff
Coleman
Arthur DeGeer
Board of Review
Clare
Special Services At L D S Bishop Beck Speaks At Farwell
T A Beck of Lansing will speak at the Reorganized Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints in Farwell on Thursday and Friday nights in December 2021. Services begin at 8 PM. Mrs Homer Stinchombe and choir members trimmed the Meth odist Church tree last Sunday to prepare for this Sunday’s program.
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T. A. Beck
Lansing
Reorganized Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints
Farwell
Homer Stinchtombe
Christmas Church Programs Feature Numerous Seasonal Entertainments
The Community churches present Christmas programs. The Methodist plan includes the film Child of Bethlehem, songs, readings, and a Tree on Sunday December 23 at 7 30. Grace Bible Church also hosts a Christmas program with music and stories at 7 30. Latter Day Saints stage And There were Shepherds Sunday night at 8 with a full cast and narrative of the Luke Christmas story directed by Mrs Donald Barber and Leo Higgins.
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Christ
Grace Bible Church
Latter Day Saints
Luke
Donald Barber
Leo Higgins
the Herald
Ruth Osborn Mackhiel
Asher—Melba
Jean Beavers
Heber
Shirley Eslick
Reuben-Johnny Colmus
Kish
Lonnie Hartnell
Mary—Lois Colmus
Angel of the Annunciation
Mildred Hall
Asa
Laurel Osborn
Abram
Harold Higgins
Joseph—Don Barber
Mary the Mother of Jesus
Florence Hall
Angel Gabriel
The
Choir
Seeley Chapter Initiates Members in December Ceremony
Alice L Seeley Chapter No 194 O B S held its December meeting Friday evening December 14 with initiation of Kenneth Clark and his daughter from Lake George. Gladys Scott and Irwin Scott led the chapter with Jay O Bellinger assisting. A silver collection of nearly fifteen dollars funded the Villa Happiness Fund aiding Children of the Eastern Star Ville at Adrian. A social lunch followed in the dining room.
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Alice L. Seeley
O.B.S
Kenneth Clark
Lake George
Gladys Scott
Irwin Scott
East
Scott
Jay O. Bellinger
Grand Chapter
Eastern Star
Adrian
Annual Choir Christmas Party Celebrated December 13
The W.S.C.S. hosted its annual Christmas party for the Senior and Junior Choirs. A 6 30 p m chicken banquet at Twig's Cafe preceded a church visit where the Senior and Junior choirs alternated practice and games, totaling thirty two attendees.
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W.S.C.S
Twig'’s
Homer Stinchcombe
Harold Lockwood
Phil Lansing
Patricia Hochstetler Fractures Collar Bone
Patricia Ann Hochstetler suffered a fractured collar bone after a fall. Her mother Mrs Phillip Hochstetler took her to Dr Hammerbore in Clare for X rays. Little Pat marked her second birthday at grandparents the Lou Gees, though in pain from the injury.
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Patricia Ann Hochstetler
Phillip Hochstetler
Hammerbore
Clare
Pat
Lou Gees
Althou
Village council debates truck protection plan
Fire Chief Ceall Davison backs keeping the fire truck and trailer in village service amid a split council vote. Residents fear leaving town without protection if the vehicle goes outside, urging a reconsideration at the next meeting as growth around Lake Thirteen expands.
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Ceall Davison
Cornell
Dayigan
Ting Farwell
Lake
Comber
Nice
Christmas Music Brightens Farwell Spirit
On a snowy Tuesday morning Farwell residents enjoyed Christmas music that lifted holiday spirits. The community thanks Mae McCann for her wonderful contribution to Farwell's Christmas Spirit program and the festive mood it brings.
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North Pole
Mae ,McCann
Farwell
Miss Joan Dexter Honored At Bridal Shower
Miss Joan Dexter was the guest of honor at a miscellaneous bridal shower held last Wednesday night December 12. Fifteen guests gathered at the home of hostess Miss Ione Pattengill for games and prizes. Janet Schofield Elaine Irwin and Pat Gamble won prizes and presented them to the guest of honor. The hostess served lunch of sandwiches whipped cream jello cupcakes and Kool-Aid.
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Joan Dexter
Ione Pattengill
Janet Schofield
Elaine Irwin
Pat Gamble
Joan
Farwell Christmas Vacation and Musical Program
Christmas vacation begins Friday December 21 for Farwell students and teachers. School resumes Wednesday January 2. A Christmas musical program was presented Thursday evening December 20 in the Farwell gym by musical director Mr Bagriiewsky with performances by the Senior Band, Junior Band, Tonette Band, Junior Chorus, Girl Glee, Ol and Tie.
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Farwell
Farwell Gymnasium
Bagriiewsky
Faded Signs Deter Customers Warn Shoppers to Brighten
A public notice urges shopkeepers to keep signs bright and well painted. It warns that dirty faded signs over shop doors create a negative impression on potential customers.
Farwell Woman's Club Hosts Yuletide Library Meeting
Walter Badger and Mrs R Couts chaired a December 22 Ladies meeting for the Farwell Woman's Club. Twenty one members and two guests attended as Mrs Louis Gee led the program with stories on Christmas traditions and carols, followed by gifts and a light supper at the library.
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Mys
Walter Badger
R. Couts
Farwell Woman's Club
Peter Beale
New York
Betha Hose
Louis Gee
A. J. Chappell
Lansing
Vertie Hode
Don ‘Pitchford
Pitchford
Herye
Billie
Rey Ekg Ee
Farwell Beats Coleman Court Squad Tuesday
Farwell powered past Coleman Court 64 to 27 on Tuesday night to snap a two game skid. Dan Dysinger led Farwell with 13 points as Rumsey Swallow added 12 in a scrappy matchup.
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Farwell
Coleman
Eagies
Dan’ Dysinger
Little Eagies
Rumsey Swallow
Blue Star Mothers Send Gift Boxes To Servicemen
Blue Star Mothers held a Christmas party with twenty five present then packed and mailed over forty gift boxes for servicemen. About half went overseas and the rest stayed in the United States. Receivers sent thanks for the treats and support.
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Blue Star
Main Street Trimmed For Christmas Season
Christmas lights and large evergreen wreaths brighten Main Street as decorated businesses and homes add festive air to the town. Drive around this weekend to enjoy the trees and decorations.
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Eff Willey
L.D.S
Northland Hardware
Clare, Michigan
Otis McPhail
Paul Huber
Harrison
Yuletide
Stanley
McEwan St
Santas Toy Shop
Meguire Brothers
Mewan Street
Michigan
Patricia Hochstetler
Kenroe Amusement
Cleveland
Vern
Mee OO Lim
Clute’s
JR Yoon Christmas
Peanut’ Brittle
Clarified Bakery
Christias
Loomis: Machine Company
West Fourth
Streat
Clave
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