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Newspaper
Clare Sentinel
Location
Clare, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Dec 26, 1957
Page
8
Families from Beverly to Bradford share holiday plans and travels. Many travel by plane to Florida, Bermuda, and Cleveland, while others visit kin in Cincinnati Kirkville Ithaca and MeGoodore. Residents gather for Christmas dinners with relatives in Michigan and nearby towns.
A TV expert explains turning sets on and off wears components more than continuous use. If used within an hour keep the set running with lower sound and brightness, otherwise turn it off. Remember ALLEN'S TV at 875 for advice.
Mr and Mrs James Bader welcomed son Steven James born December 22 at Community Hospital Mt Pleasant weighing seven pounds two and a half ounces. Grandparents and sister Pamela stay with family until home for Christmas. Mr and Mrs Frank Herron announce son David Leroy born December Friday at Clare General Hospital six pounds four ounces with siblings Shirley Charlene Jackie Billie and Louie staying with grandmother and great grandmother. Mr and Mrs Richard Engel of Clare announce Timothy Howard born December 17 at Clare General Hospital seven pounds seventy two ounces. Mr and Mrs Theo Crittenden of Farwell announce Michael Anthony born December 21 at Clare Hospital weight seven pounds one and three quarters ounces.
American home gardeners invest more than 800 million dollars each year in seeds and potted plants. The figure highlights growing consumer interest in home horticulture and plant purchases across the United States.
The Phinisey school Christmas program was held Thursday evening December 19 under the direction of Mrs. Clair McTaggart for the parents and friends. The program included recitations music and Santa Claus with an exchange of gifts and a gift from the teacher. The Brownie Rhythm Band entertainment featured several selections.
Mrs. Donald Holbrook Sr. arrived home by plane from San Antonio Texas after accompanying her daughter-in-law and grandson to be with J. Holbrook before his assignment in Japan. The family learned their son and family would reach Clare on December 31 with time to visit before his departure.
Marine Pfc Hal D. Makin, son of Mrs. Jean Makin of Clare, finished four weeks of individual combat training at Camp Pendleton California on November 29. The course covered infantry tactics first aid demolitions field fortifications and weapons instruction. Trainees learn all Marines are infantrymen whether serving as cooks typists truck drivers or in aviation units.
Twenty eight Methodist Men and guests met for the December 12 dinner served by Dorsey Mussell and committee. President Fred Ackerman presided as treasurer Connie Walker reported on the harvest support. Rep Russell Strange spoke on cutting the state budget and key government issues. The piece closes with a note about Blackbeard and his fourteen wives.
Mrs Frances Bergstrom hosted the Esther Circle on December 18 with nineteen members present. Mrs Lillian Schroeder shared experiences from two years in Pakistan and displayed greeting cards while devotions were led by Mrs Ann Greer. A business meeting by Mrs Erma Gephart noted 15.90 from the Traveling Basket and a white elephant sale netted 16.00.
The engagement of Johanna Helen Garber of Grosse Pointe to Ronald Henry Esfeld of St. Clair Shores was announced at a family dinner at the bride-elect's home in Grosse Pointe. Miss Garber is the granddaughter of A Ray Canfield of Clare and Mrs. William Halt of Harrison. A fall wedding is expected.
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