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Newspaper

Clare Sentinel

Location

Clare, Michigan, United States of America

Date

Dec 26, 1957

Page

2

Christmas Pageant and Film Highlight Center Church Program

The Rosebush Center Church presented its annual Christmas program Sunday evening. High school students performed a Christmas Pageant while primary and intermediate classes did recitations solos and exercises with Christmas carols. A film The Story of Silent Night was shown by William Childs of Mt Pleasant. Rev Ronald Knapp presented with a gift and treats were given to all the children.

Rosebush Center William Childs Mt. Pleasant Ronald Knapp

Fellowship Christmas Party at Rose Bush Methodists Center

The Adult Fellowship of Rose bush Methodists and Center Churches held their annual Christmas party at the Johnston home. Rev. Ronald Knapp led devotions, carols were sung, and Mrs. Jack Wesch directed games. Gifts were exchanged and a dessert served. January meeting host pair named Norman Johnson.

Rosebush Methodists Center Russell Johnston Ronald Knapp Jack Wesch Rosebush Methodist Church Norman Johnson

Rosebush School Faculty Dines Then Exchanges Gifts

The Rosebush School faculty met at the Hotel Chieftain with Mr. Pleasant hosting a 6:30 dinner. Afterward they adjourned to Mrs. Irus Eggleston’s home for Christmas gift exchange and recreation. Guests included Mrs. Harvey Lowery, Mrs. Alphonso Epple, Mrs. Marie Evans, Mrs. Willard Morrison, Mrs. Egbert Fordyce, Mrs. John Murphy, Mrs. Eggleston, and Mrs. John Jacobs.

Rosebush School Chieftain Pleasant Irus Eggleston Harvey Lowery Alphonso Epple Marie Evans Willard Morrison Egbert. Fordyce John Murphy Eggleston John Jacobs

Santa Claus Visits St Henry's School

Santa Claus appeared at St Henry's School Thursday morning and presented gifts and candy to the children. Mothers of the parish aided with treats of candy cookies and pop for the pupils.

Santa Claus

Alma families spend Sunday with Carl Wurts

Mr and Mrs Leroy Cline and family of Alma Mr and Mrs Bill Schaeffer and daughters of Clare and Mr and Mrs Henry Gould of Alma visited Sunday afternoon with Mr and Mrs Carl Wurts in a small community gathering full of friendly exchange and kinship.

Leroy Cline Alma Bill Schaeffer Clare Henry Gould Carl Wurts

St Henry's Guild Plans Christmas Party at School

The Home and School Association of St Henry's School met in the auditorium Wednesday evening with Mrs Alvin Walton presiding. Plans were completed for the Christmas party for the students and John McGee entertained with narrations and pictures of Ireland. Christmas cookies and coffee were served by Mrs Frank Gross and Mrs Walter Zawacki.

Home and School Association of St. Henry’s School Alvin Walton John McGee Ireland Frank Gross Walter Zawacki

Christmas Guests Gather Across Lansing Area Profiles

Audrey Gruber of Alma visited cousins Mr and Mrs Carl Wurts and Miss Mary Jo Murphy while Lansing hosted a weekend guest Mary Murphy's grandmother. Keith Shingles of Pontiac and James Lawler joined breakfast at John Jacobs home. Bob Tibbets of East Lansing hosted weekend guests Forrest Johnston and Harland Bellinger, MSU student. Dan Morrison accompanied Faye Johnson of Remus to Phoenix for winter months.

Audrey Gruber Alma Carl Wurts Mary Jo Murphy Lansing Mary Murphy Keith Shingles Pontiac James Lawler John Jacobs Robert Tibbets East Lansing Forrest Johnston Harland Bellinger Michigan State University David Bellinger Dan Morrison Faye. Johnson Remus Phoenix Arizona Morrison el Paso Texas Stuart Denslow Johnsons Clyde Beutler Howard Carl James Beutler Weidman Mary Schultheiss St. Johns Robert Tibbets Richard Dangler Colorado John Dangler

Remove Linen Stains When Fresh

Stain removal tips for holiday table linens. Treat fresh stains first, or wax from candles can be scraped off and pressed between blotters. Use solvents for wax and grease, alcohol for color, and wash warm with soapy water. For lipstick and candy stains apply petroleum jelly, glycerin, or sodium perborate bleach if needed.

Bernetta Ahabka Michigan State University Miss Kahabka

Winter Fire Hazards Rise in Heating Peak

Clare county agent Richard Schroeder warns that heavy heating and electrical use months raise fire risk. Michigan State University expert Dick Pfister cites faulty chimneys and overloading wiring as main hazards and urges timely inspections and proper fuses. He also notes trash as kindling and stresses family fire escape planning to save lives.

Richard Schroeder Clare County Dick Pfister Michigan State University Eck Pfister

Secret Pals Meet For Christmas Dinner At Home

The Friendly Neighbor Club gathered at Mrs. John Stough's home Thursday afternoon for a chicken dinner and social games. Ten members and one guest attended with prizes awarded to Mrs. John Morden, Mrs. Ethel Price, and Mrs. Vina Roger. Secret Pals were revealed with Christmas gifts. next meeting set with Mrs. William Gilson on January 2.

John Stough John Morden Ethel Price Vina. Roger William Gilson

Old Ottawa customs noted for New Year celebrations

The account describes Ottawa and Chippewa practices on New Year’s Eve including gun salutes, tin horns and drums, greetings to principal men, and a greeting akin to Bonjour. It recalls peaceful earlier times near Little Traverse Bay with abundant fish and land, and councils in the village.

Andrew Blackbird University of Michigan Historical Collections Little Traverseay Little Traverse

Farwell Briefs Holiday Busyness and Family Gatherings

Farwell notices cheerful holiday visits and family dinners. Local residents attend church programs, visit ill relatives, and travel for Christmas. Notables include Mr. and Mrs. Tom Elliott, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Knott, and families. Ellen Graham funeral attendees. and many relatives from Flint Michigan, Bay City, Marion, and Toledo.

Tom Elliott John Moore Ing Moore Michigan Charles Knott Harold McFarland William Gardhe Bernard Gilmore Church Edith Schroeder Flint Ellen Graham Allen Graham Arlo Thrush Mr.Pleasant Frank Thrush Harry Norbury Harry Niell Niles Gilbert Rynex Toledo Ohio Elmer . Godwin Jr William Gordon Sharon Loomis Jay Putnam Sterling Thomas Brooks Ann Powers Minerva Richmond Donald ]Smith Big Bay Fannie Murphy Midland Mt. Haley Artie Brooks Meryl Davison Jennie Finch Ed Loomis

MSU Study Probes Public Fountains as Health Hazard

Michigan State University researchers say sewage systems and drinking fountains may harbor poliomyelitis and other viruses year round, with infections peaking July to October. They warn current fountain designs fail to prevent splash and contamination and call for aerosol study tools.

Michigan State University MSU Walter N. Mack Lansing East Lansing Mack

Mrs Pautz Dies In California

Anna Pautz 86 of San Carlos California died December 7 after a three week illness at the Marine Hospital San Francisco. Body returned to Frankfort Michigan for burial December 14. Her daughter and husband Admiral and Mrs S B Johnson of San Carlos attended. She was sister of the late Mrs Fred Smalley and aunt of Mrs Vern Hains. Attending services from the area were Vern Hains Frank Humphrey and families plus others from Sparta Lake and Lake.

Anna. Pautz San Carlos California Marine Hospital San Francisco Frankfort Michigan S. B. Johnson Pautz Fred Smalley Vern Hains Clare Frank Humphrey Hains Harold Lockwood Sparta Hilda Scott Lake Charles. Tryon Ted Deégan

Elk illness studied at Rose Lake wildlife station

A young elk east of Vanderbilt is under study at the Rose Lake wildlife experiment station as officials investigate a puzzling sickness seen in several elk since 1950. The case suggests a possible physiological or hereditary weakness, with no infectious or nutritional cause found after autopsies and trials.

Conservation Department Rose Lake Wildlife Experiment Station Vanderbilt Pigeon River State Forest L. D. Fay Michigan Lower Peninsula Fay Rose Lake Laboratory

Garfield Township School Board Meeting January 7 at 8 p.m

The Garfield Township school board will hold its regular December meeting on January 7 at 8 p.m. A film titled The Happiness of the New World Society will be shown on Thursday December 26 at 7 30 p m in the IOOF Hall Clare. The film is in color, about an hour long, and there is no admission charge.

Garfield Township The New World Society IOOF E. ‘Wilcox Parkway Clare

World Council of Churches on Refugee Settlements

The World Council of Churches notes 40,000 of 180,000 Hungarian refugees in Austria await care or resettlement while about 9,000 remain in Yugoslavia. Projections estimate 500,000 to 600,000 refugees may enter Western Germany from the East Zone this year, with 125,000 ethnic Germans repatriated there. WCC aims to aid 156,000, seeking integration or care in hospitals and homes.

World Council of Churches Austria Yugoslavia Germany East Zone Yugoslavias Egypt WCC

Correction Leonard MeJarnag death notice update

Correction Leonard MeJarnag death reported in the Sentimel two weeks ago shows he had been employed most recently by Earl Acker near Coleman.

Leonard, MeJarnag Earl Acker Coleman

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