Ackermans Celebrate Golden Wedding Anniversary
Ackermans observe their fiftieth wedding anniversary at a farm home open house from 2 to 4:30 pm. Archie Ackerman and Anna Brooks wed December 21, 1910, in Clare. They have two daughters and five grandchildren, with relatives from Canada and several Michigan towns attending.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Archie Ackerman
Mr. Ackerman
Anna Brooks
Clare Congregational
W. A. Shipway
Ephraim Brooks
Richard Brooks
Mary Marshall
Clare Methodist Church
Mt. Vernon Grange
Ackerman
The
Grange
Ackermans
Marguerite Dawson
Mildred Bell
Joyce Dawson
Jane Bell
Linda Marshall
Forrest Brewer
Margaret Ackerman
Wilson Samborn
Wilson Bader
Electa Circle Plans Projects
The Electa Circle met at Mrs. Willard Ireland home with 13 members present. They planned to serve the January Methodist Men supper, sponsor a bake sale, assign individual projects for the year, named Mrs. Daisy Lohnes Sunshine Chairman, and announced the society project The Legend of Green Sky Hill. Devotions by Mrs. Salisburry featured the theme What is this thing called Christmas.
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Electa
Willard Ireland
Treland
Daisy Lohnes
Green Sky Hill
D. R. Salisbury
Hustlers Christmas Party Draws 74 Attendees
The High School Hustlers held their annual Christmas dinner and party at the Methodist Church with 74 attendees including several adults. The event featured decorated rooms, a lively program by Jim Mercer and others, carols led by Lynn Salisbury, solos by Calla House, a humorous Santa skit by Eric Hammerberg, and a carol stroll to visit city shut-ins.
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Methodist Church
Jim Mercer
Bob Denton
Charles Stirling
Neil Stirling
Charles
Stirling
Tom Neff
Waive
Holt
Roxanne Schroeder
Kathy Williams
Chris Schroeder
Lynn Salisbury
Don Hemstreet
Calla House
Lois Presley
Santa Claus
Santa
Eric Hammerberg
Eric
Rev. Salisbury
Holbrooks
Richard Garthe
Carolyn Carter and Walter Bay Wed In Afternoon Rites
Carolyn Carter and Walter G. Bay married in a 2:30 PM double ring ceremony at United Brethren Church in December. Rev. Charles Hull officiated. The bride, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Carter, wore white satin with lace pearls, and carried a white orchid. The groom’s parents are Mr. and Mrs. Glen Bay. The wedding party included matron Mrs. Jack Wylie, best man Dan Bay, and ushers William and Robert Carter. The reception followed at the Carter home for about 200 guests. The couple planned a week honeymoon in Bermuda and a Midland residence after the Froom finishes at Central Michigan University.
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Carolyn Carter
Walter G. Bay
Charles Hull
United Brethren Church
Robert Carter
Glen Bay
Carolyn
Jack Wylie
Howell
Dan Bay
William
Duane Stacey
Alma
Mrs. Bay
Carter
Midland
Midland County
Froom
Central Michigan University
Lindsay Water Softener Company
Social club briefs detail neighborhood gatherings and winners
The Hanky Club met at Mrs. Cobleigh’s home with guests including Mrs. Morden and Mrs. Stanley. Pepper and Tally clubs reported high scores, travelers, and lunches. The groups planned a New Year’s event at the Ford Seibt home, with several parties hosted by the Fullertons, Smocks, and Zinser family. A Myrtle Bay area trip and family visits followed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ezra Cobleigh
John Morden
Clair Stanley
Helen Erter
Bertha Cappaert
Pepper
Orlando Gruber
John Stough
Pepper Club
Wilson Bader
Orris Presley
Wilson Samborn
Lewis
Dawson
Forrest Brewer
Presley
Mr. Dawson
Ford Seibt
New Yeat’s
Bive
Drying Time Caution for Manmade Fabrics
Michigan State University home economists warn overdrying manmade fabrics in the dryer can set wrinkles that are hard to remove. They advise removing items promptly to reduce wrinkling and improve fabric appearance.
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Michigan State University
Happy Hats Christmas Card Party Update
The Happy Hats club met on Thursday December 15 at Mrs. Daleyans home for a Christmas card party and gift exchange. Mrs. John Musser joined, Mrs. Anton Wedal attended as a guest, and Mrs. Burke Rilett will host the January meeting.
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Happy Hats
Daleyans
John Musser
Anton Wedal
Burke Rilett
Omission of Jan and Carla Carrow at Sally Thomson's Birthday
A note apologizes for unintentionally omitting Jan and Carla Carrow as guests at Sally Thomson's birthday party and extends regrets to the girls.
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Jan
Carla Carrow
Sally Thomson
Lucky Club Yale Party at the Simmons Home
The Lucky Club met at Mr. and Mrs. Harrison Simmons home on December 16 with fourteen present. After a business meeting, Christmas gifts were exchanged and a short program enjoyed. Musical selections were performed by Howard Cotton, Harrison Simmons, and Joe Swain. Prizes went to Mike Archambault, Mrs. Simmons, and Mrs. George Abbott. The next meeting will be January 20.
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Harrison Simmons
Howard Cotton
Joe Swain
Mike Archambault
Simmons
George Abbott
Riverside Grange Surprises Longtime Member at Home
Seventeen Grange members and four children gathered at Jean Wood’s home on Friday night December 9 for a pot luck surprise. Jean, invalid for 40 years, now gets around with crutches and received a morale boost from neighbors. Ce cil Rowley played accordion and Carom was also enjoyed. Jean has been a Riverside Grange member for 25 years and received his pin last April.
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Grange
Jean Wood
Jean
Cecil Rowley
Carom
Riverside Grange
Meet A While Club Christmas Lunch and Bingo
Hazel Lennox hosted a December 14 luncheon for nine members and four visitors of the Meet A While club in Coleman. A Christmas party followed with candy nuts and oranges. First prize went to Lula MecPhall, second to Edith Hermann, consolation to Florence Reriner. Gifts were made for Mrs. Louisia Strief staying with her daughter in Muskegon after Mr Strief’s death.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hazel Lennox
Coleman
Lula MecPhall
Edith Hermann
Florence Reriner
Louisia Strief
Muskegon
Strief
Larabella Extension Group Hosts Christmas Party Meeting
The Larabella Extension Group gathered December 15 at Mrs. Romaks Chapman’s home with 21 members for a Christmas party. Members exchanged secret sister gifts and grab bag gifts, enjoyed visiting and Christmas music, and a lunch was served. The next meeting is set for January 26 at Mrs. Cyril Bolleoff’s frame with a lesson on Credit Buying.
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Larabella
Romaks Chapman
Cyril Bolle
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Roy E. Cimmerer
Hustlers
Walter Bay
Tally Club
Doherty
J. R. Gershon
Ernest Bryant
William Case
Bernard Wyman
Wallace Thayer
Glen Fullerton
Omer Parent
Mr. Parent
Stough
Leo Smock
Andersonville Center
Fred Zinsar
Manley Smith
William Zinser
Fred Zinser
Smith
John, Tice
Dan
Czyzewski
Sharon
Bonnie Bergstrom
Bay City
Gervase Pigott
Blanche
Robert Archanibalt
Ed Pudway
Stephen
Mt. Pleasant
Grace House
C. R. Huffman
Shepherd
F. M. Jones
Henry Assmann
C. H. House
Tom Archer
Lucky Club
Yale Party
Clare Cleaners
Dick Ulrich
Ambien
Tors
Norelco
Remington Sunbeam
Schick
Jon Grice
Brygitt
King's
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Parker Cartridge Pens
Desert Flower Cologne
Parker Monopoly Game
Friendship Garden
Bath Oil Ladies
Comb & Brush
Paris
Coty Gift
Seaforth Men's
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