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Newspaper
Clare Sentinel
Location
Clare, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Dec 30, 1949
Page
5
Social rounds share Christmas visits across South Haven Ithaca and nearby towns. Families gather at homes with extended kin, church events, and a caroling group from Walcott centers, followed by late refreshments at Center Church.
Children and families enjoyed the first Christmas party in the town hall hosted by local businessmen led by Preston Johnson. A short program of moving pictures featured Rev. Willis Dunn and a jolly Santa distributed candy and popcorn to attendees.
A nostalgic mosaic of song titles and performers evokes midcentury Popular tunes. The list includes Whispering Hope Dreamer’s Holiday Chicago I Can Dream Can’t I Don’t Cry and Send Ten Pretty Flowers to My Girl in Tennessee.
Rosebush Consolidated School hosts an open house in the new building with principal speaker Francis Robinson of Mt. Pleasant. A Mt. Pleasant quartet and Frank Sage on piano perform. clergy from St Henrys, Rosebush Presbyterian and the Methodist Church participate. The event starts at eight with refreshments afterwards supervised by a committee led by Mrs. Joseph McGuire, Mrs. Orrin First, and Mrs. Dora Walker.
The Wise Farm Bureau met Thursday evening in Mt. Vernon Grange hall with carols opening the program. Mrs. Murray Gordon reported on the Woman's Activity meeting at Mrs. Eldean Acker’s home. A Bookmobile investigation was assigned to Mrs. George Weihl, Mrs. Bill Zinser, and Mrs. Murray Gordon.
Local church listings for Rosebush and Wise communities show multiple denominations with service times. Rosebush Methodist schedules morning worship at 9:30 and 11:30, Sunday School at 10:30 with Mrs. Ray Martin as superintendent. St Henry’s Catholic Church lists masses on Sundays and Holy Days, with pastor Rev. Francis Branigan. Presbyterian services begin with Bible School at 10:15 and worship at 11:15, Wise church offers 9:30 preaching and 10:30 Bible school. Ladies Aid activities are noted for Rosebush and Wise on fixed Wednesdays.
Those present at J. C. Newman’s Christmas day gathering in Clare included Carmoh and Irene Newman and many relatives. Visitors from Flint and Gladwin joined local families for Monday evening supper at the Glen Newman home.
The Rev Willis Dunn announces a special watch night service at Weidman Methodist Church. It begins Saturday at nine o clock with worship recreation and fellowship followed by pot luck refreshments. All area residents are welcome to attend.
A holiday party at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Gerald Cameron honored Donna and Melvin Cameron with birthday anniversaries. Eighteen guests attended as games and contests entertained, Orrin First photographed the group and shared color pictures. The young guests received gifts and ice cream and cake were served at the end.
Rosebush briefs list numerous families hosting Christmas Day and holiday guests. Attendees include Mr. and Mrs. Ted Stanway from Alliance Ohio Mr. and Mrs. George House and the VanBuskirks and many others visiting from Michigan cities Lansing Bay City Flint Merrill Midland Sunfield Lansing again with the Biliotts and Grahant family.
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