Methodist Women Plan Prayer Day in Clare on Friday
Representatives of Clare's Women’s Societies met in the Methodist Church parlors to plan the World Day of Prayer for February 17, 1956. The event unites Christians for prayer and an interdenominational offering supporting missions at home and abroad. Churches from Clare including Congregational, Methodist, Church of God, Adventists, Nazarene, Baptist and St. Ann’s Episcopal participate. the 70th U.S. observance funds Indian Americans, low income farming communities, and education for Christian leadership in Asia and Africa programs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Women's Societies
Churches of Clare
Clare Methodist Church
Clare Congregational Church
Myrtise Allyn
Organization of Woman's Council
Clare
United Church Women of the
National Council of the Churches of Christ
Cook Christian Training School For
Phoenix
Arizona
United States
India
Pakistan
Japan
Korea
French Cameroun
Congregational
Methodist
Church of God
Seven Days Adventists
Church of the Nazarene, Baptist
St. Ann’s Episcopal
Mins Hanchett Hosts Clare Extension Group Meeting
Mrs Hanchett entertained the Clare Extension Group at her home Tuesday with thirteen members present. Mrs Clarence Van chaired the meeting and announced a magazine drive for the Aged at the Rest Home. Myg Don Young won the evening’s contest and refreshments were served. The group will meet again at Mrs Stephenson's on February 21.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ray Hanchett
Clare Extension
Clarence van
Hanchett
Carl Stephenson
Myg
Don Young
G.C. Born
Mrs. Duane Miller Honored At Pink and Blue Shower
Mrs. Duane Miller was honored with a pink and blue shower at her home east of Clare on January 14. A large crowd of friends and relatives attended. After games, she opened many useful gifts. Lunch was served by hostesses Mrs. Ray Strouse, Mrs. Bill Davis, and Mrs. William Zinser.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Duane Miller
Clare
Ray Strouse
Bill Davis
William Zinser
Railroading talk given at Congregational Church meeting
Joe Grigware of Lake a retired railroad man spoke to the Men's Fellowship at the Congregational Church Monday evening. He explained traffic control methods hours and wage schedules and compared past years to present scales. Several incidents and experiences were shared by the speaker. Joe Johnston and his committee handled the supper and the meeting was in charge of Frederick Scott president.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe Grigware
Lake
Congregational Church
Mr. Grigware
Joe Johnston
Nccess
Frederick Scott
Mrs. Brown Celebrates 87th Birthday
Mrs Minnie Brown marked her 87th birthday on Friday January 27 at her Beech Street home. Family, friends and old Lenawee county connections sent greetings as she recovers comfort in her room, with a quilted legacy and garden memories shaping her days in Clare.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minnie Brown
Beech, Street
Lenawee County
Minnie Porter
Brown
Fairfield Township
John T. Brown
Lenawee
Isabella
Big Rapids
Ecoming
Clare
Lawrence
Olive Covell
Social Club Bridge and Canasta Recaps From Local Card Parties
The Family Bridge Club met with Mrs. Cal Foss on Wednesday evening for two tables of contract bridge. Mrs. Ernest Bryant won high score. Mrs. Wallace Johnson won second. Hostess served refreshments. Fred Busche Sr hosted Friday’s bridge with two tables. guests included Mrs. Esther Wise and Mrs. Harold Wright. High score went to Mrs. Wright, second to Mrs. Richard Hartshorn. The Hankie Club gathered at Mrs. G. O. Fullerton’s home Thursday. Hazel Grubber won first prize and traveler. second went to Mrs. Stough and low to Mrs. Gilson, with a luncheon served. Canasta at Mrs. Dave Adams’ Monday evening filled two tables. first went to Mrs. John A. Green, second to Mrs. John Cobb. Refreshments followed. Mrs. George Beck, Mrs. Neil Stirling, and Mrs. Martha Lucey joined two-table contract bridge hosted by Mrs. Kuno Hammerberg on Tuesday. Francis Brown won high, Mrs. Stirling second, Mrs. W. A. Maynard low. delicious refreshments were served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Family Bridge Club
Cal Foss
Ernest Bryant
Wallace Johnson
Neilan Cradit
Fred Busche Sr
Bridge Chu
Esther Wise
Wallace Thayer
Harold Wright
Wright
Richard Hartshorn
Hankie
G. O. ‘Fullerton
Hazel Grubber
John Stough
William Gilson
Canasta Club
Dave Adams
John A. Green
John Cobb
Jon
Kuno Hammerberg
George Beck
Neil Stirling
Martha Lucey
Francis Brown
Stirling
W. A. Maynard
New Arrivals: Fortin and Lloyd Families Welcome Babies
Mr and Mrs Jack Fortin of Flint announce the birth of a son Jeffrey Matthew on Saturday January 28 weighing seven pounds five ounces. Mrs Mabel Fortin will travel to help after birth. Mr and Mrs Carl Lloyd announce a son David Adlen born Monday January 20 at Community Hospital Mt Pleasant weighing seven pounds six and a half ounces. Grandmother Lloyd helps as Donald and Lucille Horr Anderson welcome daughter Darylene Kay born Monday January 23 at Clare Hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack Fortin
Flint
Jeffrey Matthew
Mabel Frtin
Carl Lloyd
Mt. Pleasant
David Adlen
Lloyd
Donald Anderson
Gladwin
Claré Hospital
Lucille Horr
Claré
Darylene Kay
Congregational Women Fellowship Meeting Notice
The Congregational Women's Fellowship will hold its regular meeting next Monday evening February 6 in the church parlors All members are urged to attend A Girl Scout Potluck is February 6 at 6 25 in the School Cafeteria
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Women's Fellowship
Family gathering before Florida trip hosted by Clair Stanley
Guests for dinner Sunday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Clair Stanley included Mr. and Mrs. Leon Stanley Mr. and Mrs. Leonard Stanley and family Mr. and Mrs. Floyd Stanley Mr. and Mrs. Joe Humphrey Mrs. Milo Myers also Mrs. Fern Ambroser of Grand Blanc. Callers in the evening were Mr. and Mrs. Bernie Hampton of Harrison.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clair Stanley
Florida
Leon Stanley
Leonard Stanley
Floyd Stanley
Joe Humphrey
Milo Myers
Fern Ambroser
Grand Blanc
Bernie Hampton
Harrison
Mrs Shaw Hosts Elite Birthday Club Social Hour
Mrs Shaw entertained the Elite Birthday Club for a social hour on Thursday afternoon January 23 with Mrs Sue Holmes as a guest. Prize winners included Mrs Holmes high, Mrs Harmon second high, Mrs Parent traveler, and Mrs Cobleigh ion. A delicious lunch followed the play session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lula
Shaw
Birthday Club
Sue Holmes
Pepper
Holmes
Mary Harmon
Ruth Parent
Jennie Cobleigh
Ion
Rebekah Lodge attends meeting with announcements and plans
About forty members and guests gathered Tuesday evening led by Mrs. Doris Mitchell. Ann Busche was named February chairman with a relief fund card party planned for February 11. The February birthday supper on the 14th will reveal the Secret Sisters with District No. 20 officers as guests. Beatrice Greer was added to the Blood Donor committee, and Thelma Irwin spoke on Thomas Wildey, founder of Odd Fellowship.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rebekah
Doris Mitchell
Noble
Nobl
Gladwin Rebekah Lodge
Ann ‘‘Busche
Patsy Schlafley
Alice Slater
N. Beatrige Seiter
Busche
Beatrice Greer
Wanda Perrine
Cecil” Bouchey
To Observe Golden Anniversary
Mr and Mrs George Hemstreet will observe their fiftieth wedding anniversary Sunday February 12. An open house from 2 00 to 5 00 at their home invites friends to extend greetings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Hemstreet
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Dow-Per-Sovent
Clare Cleaners
Mins Hanchett
D. Miller
Cong
Everts Jewelers
Peon Ae Wa
Oneida Ttd
Mich
Mrs. Brown
Cotton
Patricia Cowden
Raleigh, N. C
Agen
Will
Mrs.Shaw
Ellite Club
Gos
Cimmerer
LILLY
Sentinel
Vege
McEwan
Clare, Michigan
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