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Newspaper
Clare Sentinel
Location
Clare, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Dec 25, 1958
Page
2
The legend says Martin Luther first lighted a Christmas tree after seeing stars through frosty fir branches on a snowy night. He cut a small fir, brought it indoors, and placed lit candles on the branches. A decorated tree appeared in America in 1847.
Seeley Chapter 194 of the Eastern Stars held its regular Friday meeting with all officers. The Past Matrons assisted in the Bible presentation, new member Reba Flower welcomed by transfer, and the Christmas theme observed. Plans were made for a Brownie Scouts Christmas party and initiation date set for January.
Mrs. Inez Bentley and daughter Ruth Ann traveled to Detroit last Saturday to meet her son Lyman and family and then proceeded to St. Petersburg Florida for a holiday vacation. Rev. and Mrs. Arthur Mauch of East Lansing are visiting their daughter and husband, Mr. and Mrs. Alan Lice.
Cub Scouts gathered at Mrs. Wilbur Fletcher’s home on Thursday night December 18 for a Christmas party. The group filled a box for a needy family and exchanged gifts, with photos of activities and refreshments of cake ice cream and nut cups. Participants included Duane Updyke Wilbur Metcher Terry Tim and Wayne Fullerton Calvin Southwell Aaron Moline Eric Pitchford and Den Chief Dennis Dawson.
Funeral services for Mrs Margaret Sherman were held Monday afternoon at the Coker Funeral Home in Farwell with Hiram Gates officiating. Burial followed in Surrey cemetery. She was born November 13 1876 in Frankfort Ontario and died December 12 1958 at age 82. Survived by three children Anna Foell Mary Updegraff and William, three grandchildren, eight great grandchildren, two sisters Mrs Amny Shafer and Mrs George Mergens, and was a charter member of Alice L Seeley Chapter Order of Eastern Stars.
The Elkton Missionary Church announces Rev Max Heller as evangelist for the Farwell Gospel Mission campaign starting Sunday evening December 28 at 7 30. Heller brings pastor experience and years on the Missionary Association Executive Board. Public invitation issued and Christmas Eve candlelight service held at 8 tonight in the Methodist church with attendance noted.
Evangelistic meetings begin next Sunday evening December 28 at 7 30 o clock at Farwell Gospel Mission with Rev Max Heller of Elston Missionary Church as evangelist Heller is described as a capable evangelist and youth worker who has pastored several missionary churches and spent ten years on the district committee The public is urged to attend and participate in the services.
The Archie Beattys Entertain Club met at Mr and Mrs Archie Beatty home on December 20 Prizes were awarded including men s high Frank Newman men s second Elvin Larrance men s low George Sext Ladies first Mrs George Sexton ladies second Mrs Frank Newman and low Mrs Elvin Larrance Larrance also won the traveler Guests included Mr and Mrs Tom Beatty A lunch was served by the hostess Next meeting set for January 8 at the Frank Newman home.
The Clarabella Extension Group held a December 18 party hosted by Mrs Cyril Bolle with 23 members and a visitor. They prepared and wrapped clothing, food, and toys for the needy and distributed extra items to Mt. Pleasant via the Welfare department.
Mr and Mrs Robert Amble and daughter visited his parents in Houghton Lake. Numerous relatives from Hillman Lansing Clare Bay City Midland Beaverton and Flint joined in Christmas dinners, parties, and Sunday visits. Jerry Marines and MSU student Bill Bartow were noted among attendees.
A crowded classified style notice describes 160 acre parcels, dairy farms, modern homes, lake and riverfronts, and multiple properties for sale or loan in Beaverton Coleman Gladwin County and northeast Clare County. It highlights lake frontage, farm features, and affordable terms along M-18 and nearby towns.
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