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Newspaper
Clare Sentinel
Location
Clare, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Dec 27, 1956
Page
3
Harrison Chapter OBS held its regular December meeting with a large turnout. Worthy Matron Nattie Mary Koch and Worthy Patron George Clapp led the session as committees reported. a memorial for Edmond Woods was given. A Christmas program followed with carols and readings, and a candlelit lunch?
The Womens Fellowship Circle 1 met at the parsonage Wednesday evening with ten members and one guest, former member Mrs. Carrie Dysinger of Clare. Mrs. LaVerne Genau presided. devotions by Mrs. Edith Starr. readings by Ida Hamp and the president. Guests won prizes in games. Christmas treats served by hostesses. next circle gathering January 2. Also notes accompany holiday visits and family travel among members.
John J. Carton Lodge WF and A M held a regular session to wind up the year and elect officers. Howard Everts of Clare installed the new district deputy in structor with W M Charles Woodry and a slate including S W Edward Wygonik J W Olaf Hrneshagen Treasurer Marion Roth Deacon Tom Trecker J Deacon Robert Hecker Grand Lodge Delegate Leo Gronda Trustee David Harper Chaplain Jess J McKee Stewards Clarence Ecklin Milan Miller Paul Graves Allen Johnson Marshall Ralph Weil and Miler Leo Gronda.
Miss Uta Schweyer was honored at a Thursday evening party hosted by Misses Marilee and Ilene Hutchinson. Guests included Bonnie Dicken Jo ann Roe Carol Schigman and Sally Gendreyske. The event featured a toast songs games Christmas carols telephoned greetings and a lunch of Christmas cake jello cookies and punch followed by a slumber party chaperoned by Mr and Mrs John Hutchinson.
Many local families and friends share Christmas visits and dinners across Harrison and nearby towns. Guests travel from Lansing Flint Detroit and Evans to celebrate with relatives including the Bringman Bruce Hecker and Buchanan families as well as Long Lake Wheeler Houghton Lake and Leota areas amid holiday greetings and gifts.
Mrs. Wayne Higgins welcome a 6 pound 4% ounce boy named Francis Horatio at Community Hospital Mt Pleasant on December 19. Daniel John Johnson, eight pounds, born to Mr. and Mrs. Bill Johnson of Temple at Cadil lace Hospital the same date. Jill Ann Ostling, 514 pounds, born December 14 to Mr. and Mrs. Gene Ostling of Roscommon with Mrs. Burns assisting. Dennis McKenna from Northville spends Christmas with his parents. Multiple family holiday visits and upcoming wedding plans featured, including Don Sly and Ada Rose Richards traveling to Bonie Blue Virginia for Christmas and December 28 marriage plans.
Mrs Ferris Pruden seeks medical care for Sandra after a sore month post tonsillectomy. Sympathy extended to Mrs Gotts and her family after Clyde H Davis was struck by a speeding vehicle. Social visits include Clare and Midland residents, show attendance in Marion, and hospital updates at Clare. Local work moves noted with Henry's Baldwin job and a Temple school pot luck dinner.
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