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Newspaper
Clare Sentinel
Location
Clare, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Dec 29, 1955
Page
7
The Rosebush school presented a "Christmas in Story Verse and Song" program on Friday with matinee and afternoon shows, drawing a large crowd. Students held room parties on Wednesday and the school plans vacation through January 3.
Young people from Rosebush Center Church went caroling Wednesday evening as their songs added merriment to the places they visited. They returned to the home of Mr and Mrs Earl Grace for refreshments.
Teddy Campbell observed his third birthday on Tuesday with a dessert luncheon and a cake lit with three candles at the home of his parents Mr. and Mrs. Albert Campbell. Guests included Dr and Mrs Atwood Campbell and sons of Harrison, Mr. and Mrs Robert Campbell and children of Clare, his grandmother Mrs Lois Graham, Mrs B F Johnston, Mrs Anna Spickerman, Mrs Elizabeth Maybee, and the Rev and Mrs R O Thomson. Robert Campbell photographed the festivities and Teddy received many gifts.
A series of kinfolk visits and holiday gatherings across Gilmore Grange and nearby towns. Families including Somers, Hilleman, Laverty, Dillon, Wysong, Renners, and Farnsworth share meals and calls through Christmas week with an emphasis on the annual Somers Christmas Eve party and hospital stay of Clare Perry. Glenn Scott and John Laverty are noted among social visits.
The Rosebush Chamber of Commerce held its annual Christmas party for local children at the Rosebush School on Friday afternoon. More than 100 youngsters enjoyed films by Preston Johnson and met Santa Claus who distributed candy and fruit to all attendees.
The Rosebush fire department answered a 4 30 AM alarm at the Herman Faber farm to extingUsh a blaze that destroyed a livestock barn and burned several head of cattle. Mt Pleasant fire department assisted in fighting the fire.
Eight illustrated leaflets describe practical projects for better fishing, published by the National Wildlife Federation with Outboard Boating Club of America funds. Grants of 10000 dollars in 1954 1955 supported educational materials and Cornell fishery research.
By Lyn Connelly the December Bride season two is mellowed and remains light and humorous focusing on Lilly Ruskin played by Spring Byington. Perry Como moved to NBC for a longer hour with a relaxed style and may lull viewers. public demand returns big bands Harry James Duke Ellington Ray Anthony Les Brown Woody Herman headline a revival of dance bands.
Clare County land owners plan to order tree planting stock for next April with county agent P. D. Gibson. Past co operative efforts have saved costs. Scotch pine seedling supply from the Department is exhausted but private nurseries offer good stock at attractive prices.
Michigan reports about 195 000 births in 1955, up from 1954, with deaths near last year’s low of 8.6 per thousand. Health Commissioner Dr Albert B Heustis cites intensified tuberculosis screening, expanded child health services, polio vaccine rollout, and high demand on sanitation and labs, warning against neglecting immunization as diphtheria cases rise.
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