Hotel Doherty Hosts Annual Employee Christmas Party
The Clare event in the Wedgewood Room featured a large Christmas tree as the centerpiece. Tim Cotter led the program with assistance from Art Damoth and Dick Groves, followed by a buffet supper and gift exchanges with Mr. and Mrs. A. J. Doherty receiving tokens. Caroling, solos by Pat Hall, dancing, games, and photography capped the evening.
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Clare
Doherty
Wedgewood
Tim Cotter
Art Damoth
Dick Groves
A. J. Doherty
John Hall
Pat Hall
Casteel Studios
Marble Collision Service Hosts Christmas Dinner
Monroe Marble owner of Marble Auto Collision Service hosted his employees and spouses at Barnes Cafe for the annual Christmas party. A turkey dinner was served and entertainment provided by Mr. and Mrs. Bud Shephard. Each employee received a gift, and the group later visited Marble's home for a social evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monroe Marble
Marble Auto Collision Service
Barnes Cafe
Bud Shepherd
Marble
Rebekah Lodges Hold Annual Christmas Party at Clare Hall
The Clare lodge and Rebekah Lodges held their annual Christmas party Monday evening after the men’s lodge session. Mrs. Herbert Leonard led the program and thanked all participants. Highlights included skits by the Irwins, carols led by Mrs. Fern Wright, readings by several members, and vocal solos by Bud Shepherd, with refreshments and gift exchanges finishing the event. Hospitality to visitors noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clare
Rebekah
Herbert Leonard
Ernest. Irwin
Andrew Irwin
Andy
Fern Wright
George Haring
Carl Chaplin
Laurona Seiter
Bud Shepherd
Irwin Brothers Hold Third Happy Get-Together
The Irwin brothers and their wives held their third Christmas style gathering at Andrew Irwin Sr. home on December 14. Attendees included Aaron Irwin 72 and Robert Irwin age 3 among others. Fred and Wil Irwin were hospitalized after an accident. The next meeting place remains undecided.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Irwin Brothers
Andrew Irwin
Bud Shepherd
James Irwin
Ernest Irwin
Aaron Irwin
George Irwin
Frank Irwin
Farwell
Robert Twin
William Irwin
Fred Irwin
Wil Irwin
Seven Brothers
Aaron
Robert
Christmas Socials and Parties Across Local Clubs
Mrs Rex Alien and sixteen Birthday Club members hosted festive gatherings at private homes with pot luck meals and gift exchanges. Clubs including Baptist Kings Daughters and the Wise Pepper Club held holiday events with games, prizes, and Christmas trees. Guests shared dinners, carols, and birthday tributes in a string of social evenings last week.
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Birthday Club
Kenneth Archbold
Baptist King’s Daughters Society
Medieval Warfare Roles Limited By Class and Charter
The lower classes were barred from fighting in war for about 200 years in the Middle Ages. An exception existed for townsmen who provided military units to great lords in exchange for free charters. Most combat was performed by armed knights on horseback.
Davys' Lady Employees Enjoy Christmas Party
Ladies at Davys' gathered Friday evening at the Home of Mrs. John Schultz for a Christmas party. A 6:00 pm dinner prepared by Mrs. Schultz’s mother, Mrs. Htta Howard, followed a Christmas tree and gift exchange. Mrs. Howard received a token gift. June Coveart and Mrs. N. A. Biden won contests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Davys
John Schultz
Htta. Howard
June Coveart
N. A. Biden
Methodist Church School Presents Christmas Program
The Clare Methodist Church School held its annual Christmas program Sunday evening with many parents and friends in attendance. Students performed songs recitations and a dialogue including Santa Claus Away in a Manger Christmas Bells Are Ringing and The Christmas Story in Song. An offering for the Children's Home at Detroit was collected and a Christmas treat was shared in the church parlors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clare Methodist Church School
Gloria Olson
Santa Claus
Karen Ann Wallington
Roger Wallace
Janet Kay Hanchett
Judith Ulrich
Douglas Young
Merle J. Samborn
Sharron Beemer
Jimmy Norcutt
Lis Wentworth
Delbert Nolan
Mary Ann Mee-Laughlin
Patsy Phimsey
Detroit
Ladies Union Christmas Meeting at Mrs Mary McKay Home
The Congregational Church Ladies Union met at Mrs Mary McKay's home with 13 members and 2 guests. President Catherine Beale led devotions as the annual Christmas party featured readings by Annie Rodgers, William Powe, and Edith Brewer, followed by a pot luck lunch. They adjourned to meet January 2 at Mrs Beale's.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies Union of the Congregational Church
Mary McKay
Catharine Beale
Minna Leatner
Eva Bogardus
Annie Rodgers
William Powe
Edith Brewer
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Barnes
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Kroger
Turkey
New York
Windsor Club
Kroger’s
Pally the
Gingerale
Woodbury Soap
Swift
Brookfield
Corree
A6oxtin
Santa Mix Krogér
Manhattan
California
Sunkist
Maine
Gillette Blades
Worle
Dean Methyer
Russell Foell
Beverly Sowle
Doris Maxwell
Jane Richardson
Anla Jean Hanley
Virginia Methner
Ila Sutton
Jackie Frey
Harrison Simmons
Sims
Jerry
Harl Henderson
Ed. Schlafley
Leon
Wise Pepper Club
Henry Russell
Bruce Morrison
Clarence Ramey
Geo. Renner
John Tice
Hight Bells Club
Ralph Ackerman
Wilson Bader
James Clute
George Finch
Ernest Chaffee
Chaffee
Bill
Howard Richter
Jimmy
St. Louis
Ellsworth Chaffee
Sterling
J. Garland
Flint
Barbara Schug
Leo Oden
West Sixth Street
Yale
Brownies
Oden
Roy Beltinck
Bessie Woodcock
Cal Foss
Methodist Church School
Ladies Union
Roy E. Cimmerer
White
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