Lighted candle service and community greetings mark Sunday
A large audience enjoyed a candle light service presented by Mr. Mott and the Minns for "The Light Is Come." Burial for Mr. Boner occurred at Cherry Grove Cemetery after transport from Pontiac. Neighbors shared greetings and seasonal visits as winter arrived.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mott
Nina’ Kleinhardt
Floyd Garvers
Cherry Grove Cemetery
Boner
Pontiac
Houghtons
Bernard
Chester Dysinger
Clare
Charles Harrold
Near Gladwin
Violet Sunday
Midland
Ray Houghton
Lansing
Barbara
Ida Austin
Gail Lowle
Santa Claus
Wilbur
Lower
Edna Lower
Harry Huff
Ik. H. Thompson
Winter visit notes and Christmas program attendance
The article records multiple local families visiting Flint for the winter and reports a large turnout at a Crocker’s church Christmas program west of Marion. It notes Alton Berkompas returning from Alaska for a 30 day furlough and possible transfer to Japan or England.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edmond Cutler
Flint
Melvin Berkompas
Alaska
Japan
England
Billy Cook
Nealie Cook
Cadillac
Sam.Henderick
Sam Gaskill
Alvin Pence
Marion
Frank Davis
Wyman Hurt In Snow Crash Near Marion
Mrs. Walter Wyman suffered serious injuries last Wednesday evening when her car collided with a truck in a heavy snowstorm while returning from the factory in Marion. She was transported to Clare Hospital for treatment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter Wyman
Marion
Clare Hospital
Caroline Landers
John Gaskill
Dighton
Vicki Lynn Gaskill
Sam Gaskill
John. Gaskill
Alvin Pence
Luella Lockwood
Frank Davis
Cadillac
Ralph Peters
Cutler
Germans First Lighted Christmas Tree in America
Immigrant traditions say Germans began decorating Christmas trees in homes in the United States after the Revolution era. Historians note Pilgrims banned celebrations in Massachusetts in 1689, while Martin Luther is credited with lighting an evergreen tree for his family, inspiring a custom that grew in the colonies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Massachusetts
Martin Luther
Greenwood Grange Holds Festive Christmas Program
Five dozen attendees joined a Greenwood Grange meeting last week for a Christmas program. Residents and guests from Cadillac Lansing Midland Harrison and Lake George shared visits, travels and family happenings as amid the holiday season.
Community holiday visits and events across Clare
Sunday gatherings featured the Allen Banders and relatives from Sanford and Clare. Bonnie Gordon and family from Sanford joined Roy Gordon family. Fred Chamberlain celebrated his seventh birthday with the Carters. Irene Fisher returns home after a successful Harrison restaurant season. Louie Buzzell and Valerie visited the Carters. a baby girl arrived at the Lyle LaVoye home in Pontiac. Santa delighted Clare children with a flight and landing. The Roy Gordons and Hanie Greens visited Perle Hartman in Grand Rapids who is ill. Haines children joined a Christmas program. Mrs Thelma Haines and Patty shopped in Clare. Nat Lieasant joined others for Christmas errands. The Balsley school Christmas program is set for Tuesday night with many children participating.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greenwood Grange
Grange
Carl Bringold
Willard
Cadillac
J. B. Watters
Argus
Howard Ford
Cathy
Lansing
Charles van Blarcom
Midland
Dale Brockway
John Nance
Verne Wooden
Ralph Pervis
Lake George
Harrison
Barbara Stanley
C.M.C.E
Max. Stanley
M. Waller
Clare
Owen Huber
Wm. Webber
Harvey Gross
Ronald Gross
Merrill
Frank Krehmar
James Krehmar
Paul
Victor
Don Sugar
Melvin Davis
Bermuda
Archie Davis
Max Stanley
Frank Holmes
Max
T. A. Tooley
Erwin
Walter Bringold
Lloyd Sprague
Marion
Cash Krawzynski
Detroit
Max Howard
George
Gary Agile
Farwell
Temple Church of the Nazarine
C. Krawzenski
Allen Banders
Bill LaVoye
Better
Bonnie Gordon
Sanford
Betty Murphy
Fam-Lly
Lee Gordon
Roy Gordon
Fred
Chamberlain
Carters
Irene Fisher
Louie Buzzell
Valerie
Louie
Lyle LaVoye
Pontiac
Santa
Roy Gordons
Hanie Greens
Perle Hartman
Grand Rapids
Haines
Thea
Free ‘Methodist Church
Thelma Haines
Patty
Melvin Haines
Nat
Lieasant
Balsley School
Christmas social notes and regional life highlights
The item records visits and gatherings among West Grant residents including Mr. and Mrs. Ellis Barber and families, Blanche Alwood from Clare, Seeley Johnsons, and others at local homes. It notes Mrs. Gruno Jett flying to San Francisco for holidays with her husband and Ernie Barber's successful hospital operation. It also mentions U S vice presidents succeeding to the presidency and a description of the Grand Canyon in Arizona.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ellis Barber
Avery Barber
Blanche Alwood
Clare
Seeley Johnson
Grant Chapman
Freeland
Earl. Owens
Carl Gruno Jett
San Francisco Calif
Ernie Barber
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Mecwan St
Clare, Mich
K. Hammerberg, M.D
Mehwan St
Clare, Michigan
DR. A. D. Austin
McEwan St
Royal Akins
East City Limits
Michigan
B. Neff
Fifth St
City Hall
Bob Kremer
Central Life Insurance Co
Des Moines
Iowa
DR. N. B. Stirling
DR. G. C. Born
Colon
West Fifth Strent
DR. H. A. Bugbee
Optometrist
PHONH
6Th Street
Clarh
H. J. Ballard
East Fourth St
Mich
Dr. N. V. Colwell
Midland, Michigan
Accident and Health
Mt. Pleasant
Paul Marsh
Clare Clinic
W. Fifth St
E. d. Gershon
DR. J. R. Gershon
Osteopathic Physicians and Surgeons
S. C. McArthur
M. D
West Sixth St. Clare
Rosebush
R. H. Strange
M. D. and Associates
Jaye
Mt, Pleasant
J. G. White
D. A. Jondrow
Optometrists
Offich
Disne
This
West Grant
Myr
Wire. Bander
Robert ‘Wilson
Gerald Barber
Sidney and
Cecil Ruhl
Geven
Grand Canyon
Arizona
Palace Drive-In
Clare Michigan
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