Christmas gatherings fill Clare area with family visits
Wolfe Ferge arrived home in Germany on December 21 after a stay in America. The James Babcocks shared Christmas greetings and a German doll for Becky Babcock. Local families from Fairborn Ohio to Lansing and Owosso connected over the holidays, sharing dinners, gifts, births, and long distance calls. A new daughter named Vickie Lou was born to the William Hunts, and many relatives offered holiday cheer from Clare and nearby towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wolfe Ferge
Germany
James Babcocks
America
Babcocks
Ferge
Becky Babcock
Wolfe
Lee Cargill
Fairborn
Ohio
Emil Foells
Cargills
Mary Updegraff
Foell
Robert Hansen
Mary Sue
Ewart
Joe Sparta
Ray Cappers
Detroit
Sparta Sr
Avery Barber
Clare V.F.W. Hall
Palmer J. E. Palmer Life Resident 1889 1963
Jesse E Palmer 75 of Farwell son of George and Alice Palmer born Jan 11 1889 in Farwell. He worked in groceries and horse drawn wagon service then as a conductor for Ann Arbor R A, later managing the Farwell family grocery until 1940. Surviving are wife Jessie daughter Fern Sutton grandchildren A J Judy and Margaret plus great grandson Todd Miller and siblings Veryl and Rose. Funeral December 25 at Coker Funeral Home with Rev John Allan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jesse E. Palmer
George W
Alice van Fleet Palmer
Farwell
Farwell School
Palmer
New School
Gilmore
Nottawa
Jessie Rawson
Owosso
Ann Arbor
Todd Miller
Veryl
Rose Schram
Elyria
Ohio
Irene
Corning Lodge No. 355
Royal Arch Masons
Coker Funeral Home
John Allan
Gilmore Cemetery
Special Services at Yangee Street Church of God
An invitation to the public to attend special services at Yangee Street Church of God beginning Sunday January 3 1965 at 7 30 p m Rev Calvin Kidder evangelist will lead with special singing and music each night
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Yangee Street Church of God
Calvin Kidder
Leave return date for SP4 William McNeil in Greenville visit
SP4 William McNeil spends a 15 day leave visiting his mother Mrs. Dorthea McNeil and Rev and Mrs Darwin Salisbury in Greenville. He will report back to Fort Bragg NC December 30. Airman 2nd Class Thomas W Cradit and wife from Truax AFB Madison WI arrived December 24 to spend Christmas with his parents and sister Sally. they returned to Wisconsin on Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mabel Weaver
Harry Schug
Lansing
Rena Scott
Texas
Weaver
Norman Just
Viet Naam
Larry
David
Germany
Dewey Deil
Dee Shaw
Irving Shaw
John Shaw
Owossa
Don Smith
George
Johnny Hall
Caro
Carrie Irwin
Myr
Grover Updyke Jr
Ian Heintz
Land Zy
Melvin Ockert
Wiggins
Jack Schaar
Franklin McIntyre
Bertha Colosky
William Easlicks
Leonard
Timothy Couts
Norfolk
Virginia
Couts
Leonards
Thomas W. Cradit
Trux Air Force Base
Madison
Wisconsin
Neilan Cradit
Sally
Clara Willett Weds William Alexander in Candlelight Ceremony
Miss Clara Jean Willett married William Alexander in a December 19 candlelight ceremony at St. Pauls Methodist Rochester. The bride, daughter of Laura J. Willett and Carson E. Willett, wore a white velvet gown with detachable train and cascade bouquet. Judy Willett served as matron of honor and several bridesmaids wore olive green satin gowns. The couple, after a two week honeymoon to Miami Beach and a Bahamas cruise, will reside in Utica after January 4.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clara Jean Willett
William Alexander
St. Paul’s Methodist Church
Rochester
Douglas Parker
Laura J. Willett
Carson E. Willett
Harrison
James Sander
Clara Jean
Judy J. Willett
Judy Townsend
Carl . Bonkowski
Pontiac
Roger Reibel
Utica
American Legion Hall
Auburn Heights
Miami Beach
Florida
Bahamas
Alexander
Avon Center Hospital
Clare City Christmas Guests and Holiday Visitors
Christmas guests and visitors from several states gathered in Clare City. Local residents hosted relatives from Plainwell Grand Rapids Kalkaska Mobile Alabama Alpena Flint Detroit and Detroit area for the holiday period. Many attended events and shared meals with family and friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leon E. Stanley
Kim
Donald Gager
Plainvwell
Margaret Gager
Grand Rapids
Ray Archbold
Douglas Weadie
Kenneth Archbold
Lake
Don Ritchie
Jan
Port Huron
Derry Williams
Traverse City
Fred Pierson
Pierson
Margaret Krump
Kalkaska
George Stewart
Mobile Alabama
Ron Sandell
Alpena
Jeff Basista
Floyd Henry
Flint
Bowling Monday Night Mixed League First Half Standings
The December 21 1964 standings show Irwin and Schultz 3644 Cruden and Stul 35 Stanley Oil Co. 35 Gene's Mobil 3314 Bryant and Erickson 32 percent Ardis and Bryant 32 J and R Builders 32 Foell and White 32 Mickle and Busche 31 Bel L Wik s 30 Green and Burdo 30 Roe and Everts 26 Colvin and Foss 2534 Hales and Gordon 25 Flintstones 23 Patterson and Conley 21 High Series Men Ralph Leposky 583 Paul Schroeder 878 High Game Men Stan Szul 215 Ernie Bryant 212 High Series Women Joan Mickle 534 Alliene Schultz 488 High Game Women Liz Bell 185 Allene Schultz 184
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Irwin
Schultz
Cruden
Stul
Stanley Oil Co
Gene's Mobil
Bryant and Erickson
Ardis and
Bryant
J & R Builders
Foell and White
Mickle and Busche
Bel-L-Wiks
Green and Burdo
Roe and Everts
Colvin and
Foss
Hales
Gordon
Flintstones
Patterson and
Conley
Ralph Leposky
Paul Schroeder
Stan Szul
Ernie Bryant
Joan Mickle
Alliene Schultz
Liz Bell
Allene Schultz
Roy Robinsons Mark 50th Wedding Anniversary
To honor the fiftieth wedding anniversary of Mr and Mrs Roy Robinson their family will hold an open house Sunday January 3 from 2 to 5 pm in the banquet room at the Hotel Chieftain Mr Pleasant Friends and relatives are invited
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O. T. Wallen
Tuller
Detroit
United Artist Theatre
Richard Davenport
Marion
Ohio
Melvin Bonham
Humphrey Smith
Royal Akerns and
Keith
Siegfried Mengat
Norbert and
Royal
Mt. Pleasant
Roy Robinson
Mr. Pleasant
Hustlers Class Christmas Party at Clare Methodist Church
The Hustlers class held a Christmas party on December 23 at Clare Methodist Church. Forty eight members and guests were served a turkey dinner before a short program. Louise Mackenzie and Patti Case performed a piano duet and Rev. Norton spoke. The class ended with Christmas caroling. Donald E. Holbrook is the teacher.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clare Methodist Church
Louise Mackenzie
Patti Case
Rev. Norton
Donald E. Holbrook
Clare Sentinel Mail Subscriptions Rates
The Clare Sentinel lists subscription prices via Isabella County Post Offices. Local Michigan rate is 3.00, elsewhere in Michigan 3.50, and outside Michigan 4.00. The paper is a member of the Michigan Press Association.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clare Sentinel
Isabella County
Michigan
U.S
Michigan Press Association
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State Farm
Bernard McNerney
State Farm Live Insurance Company
MGME
Sloomington, Ullingis
THE
Farwell News
Hawk's Supermarket
Beaverton
Wayne
J. E. Palmer
Clare Loan Co
5Th St
O. J. Smith
Clara Willett
Bride of
Will Alexander
Clare City Briefs
Clare Hardware
Ene
Grove’s
Grove
Jim
Arlene Sgrove
Roy Robinsons
Hustlers
Clarified Bakery
Ken Cox
Clare
John R Street
Willis F. Hawkins
John. B
Clare, Mich
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