Community holiday visits and family gatherings in Mt Pleasant area
Local residents share holiday time with relatives and friends across Mt Pleasant and nearby towns.Highlights include Jack Fluharty visiting parents during vacation from mining college, Joan Shorn attending San Francisco studies, and Jerry Philo on a 14 day furlough from Great Lakes Naval Training Center. Also noted are visits to Dr. Hall, families from North Bradley, and Mrs. Johnson of Traverse City visiting Warren Hunter’s family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack Fluharty
College of Mining and Technology
Houghton
Harold’ Fluharty
Ida Johnson
Eva Moore
Mt. Pléasant
Ernest Hoste
Floyd ‘Thompson
Mt. Pleasant
Jorn Shorn
San Francisco
Califorest
John Osborn
John Jacobs
Tom Lawler
Mt Pleasant
Jerry Philo
Great Lakes Naval Training Center
Chicago
Roscoe
Philo
B. David ‘Bellinger
Robert Hall
Donna. Cameron
Maxine. Myers
Washington, D.C
Erma Cameron
Robert . Myers
Charles McCartney
North Bradley
Herb Cairns
Which Star Was the Bethlehem Star This Christmas
University of Michigan astronomer Hazel M. Losh explains that while the true identity of the Star of Bethlehem remains uncertain, astronomy offers plausible candidates. Venus appears as a morning planet before sunrise, the Northern Cross or Cygnus may be seen in the evening sky, and Sirius draws attention around Christmas time, linked in popular lore to the Wise Men’s star.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bethlehem
University of Michigan
Hazel M. Lesh
Losh
Venus
Cross
Sirius
Osborns Host Fellowship Guests at Mt Pleasant Christmas Party
The Susan Graham Fellowship of Rosebush Presbyterian Church visited Mr and Mrs John Osborn in Mt Pleasant for a Christmas party. Carols were sung and slide pictures from the Book of Acts were shown. Miss Ethel Praeger read A Christmas Story. Gifts were given by Earl Neff to Mrs Susan Graham and to Mr and Mrs Osborn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Susan.Graham
Rosebush Presbyterian Church
John Osborn
Mt. Pleasant
Mr. Osborn
Ethel Praeger
Earl ‘Neff
Susan. Graham
Mrs. Osborn
W S C S Hears Christmas Story
The Woman's Society of Christ iant Service of the Methodist Church met Tuesday at Mrs. Jimy Decker's home. Mrs. David Baylor of Farwell related the Christmas Story as Mrs. W Lee Sickal of Clare created an impressive chalk drawing illustrating the scenes. The group sang Christmas carols and refreshments followed in a holiday motif.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woman's Society of Christiant ‘Service
Methodist Church
Jimy Decker
David Baylor
Farwell
W.lee Sickal
Clare
Central Home Extension Club Christmas Party
The Central Home Extension Club met in the Presbyterian Church dining room for their annual Christmas party. President Mrs Francis Mead conducted the business meeting and plans were made to send gifts to Traverse City State Hospital and fruit baskets to families. Caroling accompanied by Mrs Ivor Stork, with a gift exchange and refreshments by Mrs Jamies Cluley capped a delightful evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central Home Extension Club
Presbyterian Church
Francis Mead
Traverse
City State Hospital
Ivor Stork
Jamies Cluley
New Owners At White Wagon Open House
Open House at the White Wagon Restaurant welcomed new owners Mr. and Mrs. LaVern Bullard. Free pie and coffee were offered to a large crowd of patrons as Florence and La Vern Bullard received congratulations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
White Wagon
Coughlins Enjoy Trip To Arizona
Mr and Mrs William Coughlin returned from a four week vacation in Tucson Arizona visiting daughter and son in law George Sosnicki and wife and their baby Regina Marie They toured Old Mexico and the Grand Canyon of the Colorado and called on Don Bellinger in Phoenix
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Coughlin
Tucson
Arizona
George Sosnicki
Regina Marie
Coughlin
Marty
Old Mexico
Grand Canyon
Colorado
Don Bellinger
Phoenix
Christmas Program Presented By Sunday School Classes
The Center Church staged a Christmas program Sunday evening in the auditorium. Songs and recitations featured the Busy Bees Class and the Junior Stars. The play Love Conquers set in a medieval monastery was performed by Junior and Senior High students with a saxophone prelude. A White Gift offering benefited the Children's Home in Detroit. Refreshments followed and Rev. Hurley received a gift from church members. A special stable held junior and senior participants and a birthday cake honored Larry First.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilford Stilgenbauer
Duval
Mignon Mogg
Busy Bees
Randy House
Jeffrey Bean
Morris ‘Graham
Stilgenbauer
Craig House
Judy Graham
Hurley
Earl Grace
Detroit
Fellowship At Johnston Home
The Adult Fellowship met Thursday evening at the Johnston home. Vice-president Harvey Lowery led the business meeting, Rev. Noel Hurley gave devotions and described a Christmas Story program. Hurley presented a tape lecture from an Inter-Varsity Conference at Illinois, titled Three Kinds of Temptation. Russell Johnston led recreation followed by a gift exchange and host-prepared refreshments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Forrest Johnston
Harvey Lowery
Noel Hurley
Death of Two Residents of the Community
Two well known community residents died in the past week Milton Harriger died in Zephyrhills Florida on December 16 Funeral services were at Stinson Funeral Home Mt Pleasant Mrs Rebekah Prout lifelong Isabella County resident died at Community Hospital after weeks of illness Services were held at Rose bush Presbyterian Church with Rev John Osborn officiating Arrangements were handled by Stinson Funeral Home
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milton Harriger
Zephyrhills
Florida
Stinson
Mt Pleasant
Harriger
Rebekah Prout
Isabella County
Community Hospital
Rosebush Presbyterian Church
John Osborn
Stinson Funeral Home
State crews ready to keep roads safe in winter
During winter, state, county, city, and local crews stand ready to maintain streets and highways. They prepare for snow and ice conditions to ensure safe travel for all communities.
Sledding Caution Urged as Winter Holidays Begin
Dr. Lyn M. Bartlett, state superintendent of public instruction, warns parents to clearly instruct children where sledding is allowed to prevent accidents during winter holidays. A sword of caution may prevent tears of sorrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cupéris
Bartlett
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Tee
Gabe Rit
Aon Boe
Aares
Alvin Keller
Francis. Johnson
Traverse City
William. Hunter
Osborns
W.S.C.S
C. J. Melnek
Coughlins
the Center Church
Farmer Peet's
N. McEwan
Sally
Abba
Coty
Shank
USA
Giant
Eaaneeinr
Nabisco
Sadie Dunn
California
Pascal Celery
Cello
Washington
Johnston
Deason
Clare County Watkins
Irving Lumber
Dan
Wyman-Damoth Inc
Acne
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