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Newspaper

Clare Sentinel

Location

Clare, Michigan, United States of America

Date

Dec 25, 1953

Page

14

Sun Oil Club Dines At Hotel Doherty In Mt Pleasant

Sun Oil Co office personnel and guests from Mt Pleasant hosted their annual Christmas party at Hotel Doherty Saturday evening. Eighty two were served a delicious turkey dinner at 7 30 with dancing to Brownie and His Orchestra in a festively decorated ballroom. A late night snack followed at 12 o clock. Guests included couples from Sun Oil Toledo and Gordon Drilling Mt Pleasant along with Union Rotary Drilling personnel.

Sun Oil Company Mt. Pleasant Hotel Doherty Brownie Paul Dielman Hugh Lattimer Sun Oil R Toledo, Ohio Marl Hartman Dean Russell Gordon Drilling Ollie Irvin William Donaldson Union Rotary Drilling

Watkins and Moore Wed in Maple Street Home Ceremony

Gertrude Florence Watkins of Van Dyke and Lester James Moore of Grosse Pointe Park were united in marriage by Justice Wm. B. Dunlop on Saturday evening. The ceremony took place at the Dunlop home on Maple Street with attendants Cora E. Dunlop and Robert J. Williams.

Gertrude Florence Watkins van Dyke Lester James Mobdre Grosse Point Park Wm. B. Dunlop Dunlop Maple Street Cora E. Dunlop Robert J. Williams

Hotel Doherty Employees Yearly Christmas Party

Ninety five guests attended the Hotel Doherty annual Christmas party in the Wedgewood room on Sunday evening December 20. The event featured bingo a Christmas tree gift exchange a dinner and dancing. Mrs Elsie Lumley received a gold wrist watch from management for twenty years of service.

Hotel Doherty Wedgewood Doherty Elsie Lumley

Friendship Club Christmas Party Hosts Festive Evening

The Friendship Club held its annual Christmas party at Mrs. Bessie Court's home on December 17 with fourteen members and several husbands attending. Games and gift exchanges preceded a lunch of sandwiches coffee cake and ice cream. The Friday Bridge Club met at Mrs Harold Wrights home with Mrs Harvey Hartshorn winning high score and Mrs Homer Douglas second.

The Friendship Club Bessie Court Harold Wright Harvey Hartshorn Homer Douglas

O’Connor School Social Gathering Planned for December 17

Neighbors and friends of the O’Connor school district in Steven Son Lake met for a social gathering and pot luck at the schoolhouse. After dinner there was musical entertainment and a gift exchange. Participants decided to meet again in February.

O'Conner Stevenson Lake Imet

Mrs McKay Hosts Ladies Union Yuletide Party

Mrs McKay acted as hostess for the Congregational Ladies Union Christmas party with nine members and one guest present. After a brief business meeting, a social hour and gift exchange followed before a luncheon served by the hostess and helpers. The next meeting is planned for January 8 at Mrs Radcale’s home.

Mrs. McKay Ladies Union James McKay Congregational Ladies Union McKay Gertrude Gardiner Emma Radcliffe Radcuale

Davys Ladies Hold Annual Yule Dinner

Davys Ladies enjoyed their Christmas party at Mrs. Austin's home on December 17. Mrs. Agnes Gleason prepared a chicken dinner with trims. Prizes went to Mrs. Eugene Wyman Mrs. Charles Fortlander Mrs. N A Elden and Miss Donna Nevins. flash pictures were taken and gifts were exchanged under a Christmas tree.

Davys Austin Mayer Agnes Gleason James ‘Yeoman Eugene Wyman Charles Fortlander N. A. Elden Donna ‘Nevins

Energetic Elves 4-H Club Christmas Party

The Energetic Elves 4-H Club met December 16 at the Louis Becker home. President Joe Crawford presided. Don Crawford reported on a tractor maintenance class in Gladwin on Monday evenings. Four bays enrolled in the project. Attendance Night is January 13. Jerry Malosh will present pictures. The group sang carols played games and opened grab bag gifts, then refreshments were served.

Louis Becker Joe Crawford Don Crawford Gladwin Jerry Malosh 4-H

Bowen Busy Bees Christmas Party Highlights

The Bowen Busy Bees held their Christmas party on Monday December 14 at the Delwin Grange Hall. Twenty five members and families attended with games and square dancing. An exchange of twenty five cent gifts amused the children. The group gifted their teacher Mrs Eya joy Anderson. Ice cream and cake were served by the Harold Finharty family. Ross Hart will host the next meeting.

Bowen Busy Bees Delwin Grange Eyajoy Anderson Harold Finharty Ross Hart

Christmas Lodge Meeting Sets Stage for January Installation

Attendance at the Clard F Lodge Christmas event was small with twelve members present. A special committee was named to meet with the Rebellahs Tuesday evening and the auditing committee will audit the books next Monday to prepare for the January installation ceremony.

Clard Glen Noble Grand Sneers Coleman

Clare High Faculty Club Christmas Party At Bowler Home

Clare High School Faculty Club members and spouses joined externs for a December 17 Christmas party at Mrs. Louisa Bowler's home. Guests enjoyed bridge and calasta with prizes for high and low scorers, plus a gift exchange and decorative Christmas centerpiece. The event was organized by Biffie Hales with a planning committee including Louisa Bowler and others.

Clare High School Louisa Bowler Biffie Hales Don Richardson Larry Wilcox Wayne Patterson Art Teixeira George Perry Allan Tulk Robert Gravelle

Octo Club Hosts Christmas Party and Gift Exchange

The Octo Club held its annual Christmas party Monday evening at the Chey and Hotel Doherty with Mrs. Ben Burdo hosting and presiding. Two contract tables determined prizes for Mrs. Harold Elgar high, Mrs. Hollis Walton second high, Mrs. Burdo sow, and Mrs. Dale Groves traveler.

Octo Club Chey Doherty Ben Burdo Harold Elgar Hollis ‘Walton Burdo Dale Groves

St. Cecilia Parish Holds Christmas Party for Children

The annual Christmas party for St. Cecilia parish children was held Monday afternoon in the church parlors. A movie titled A Star Has Risen delighted the youngsters before Santa entered to distribute gifts during a carol singalong.

St. Cecilias Parish Santa

Past Matrons Christmas Party Co-hosted by Gade and Hochstetler

Gladys Gade acted as co-hostess with Mrs. Frank Hochstetler for the Past Matrons Christmas party on December 10. The home featured holiday decorations and a centerpiece arranged by Mrs. Gade, details omitted last week.

Gladys Gade Frank Hochstetler Gade

Little Indiana Town Owes Fame To Unusual Name

The town of Santa Claus Indiana gains global attention as its post office handles vast Christmas mail. People seek Santa Claus postmarks and address letters to Santa Claus, Ind. The notes express wishes from dolls to sleds and warm clothing, arriving from Canada and European cities.

Indiana Santa Claus Ind Canada Europe

Christmas Today Is Too Commercial But Joy Remains

The piece argues Christmas should focus on giving over receiving. It notes the holiday boosts global welfare and drives seasonal work for toys and toys-related goods. The author claims giving brings enduring joy through happiness, gratitude, and the Christmas story.

Door Decorations Become Popular in Recent Years

The article notes a rise in decorating doors and doorframes with bells and tree ornaments instead of wreaths. It suggests brightening windows and frames with ribbon and holly sprigs, and describes festooning curtains with ribbon and tying wide bows for color.

Christmas Dinner For Four Becomes Surprise Visit For Fisherman Family

Eva Sanderson and Frank face a canceled family gathering as ice closes roads. They invite the Aarengaards, a fisherman family, to deliver gifts and join the dinner at three. Eva’s quick thinking saves the holiday plan amid weather and pride.

Prank’ Sanderson Eva Frank Mother Albrights Detroit McCalls Aaron Vir Aarengaard Mrs. Sanderson Brinkville oThey

Repeal of Prohibition by 21st Amendment in 1932

The 18th amendment imposing prohibition was repealed in 1932 by the 21st amendment. The Philippine constitution imposes a ten year limit on the term of the president in resident service.

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