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Newspaper
Clare Sentinel
Location
Clare, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Feb 14, 1941
Page
2
Numerous local bridge club gatherings are recorded with notes on hosts guests high scores and travelers. Social events include birthday celebrations for Helen Weage Jay Kinsey and Glen Sanford along with a Valentine party for Methodist Sunday School children and a large birthday reminder for Dave Teale.
TheThursday luncheon and Bridge Club met at Mrs. Howard Johnson’s home with guest Mrs. George Stanfield. High score won by Mrs. Harold Forsberg. The Tuesday One O’clock club met at Mrs. Austin Bates’s home. high contract score went to Mrs. Clayton Nei and second to Mrs. Harold Jones. The Happy Hight Club met at Hotel Doherty. high contract to Mrs. Marshia Ankrum, second to Miss Harriet Phimisey. Epworth League and sponsor Mrs. William Gordon held a Valentine pot luck at the church parlors with games afterward. The Merry Twelve Club gathered at Mrs. John Bruckart’s for three tables of contract. prizes to Mrs. Jesse Lamphere, Mrs. Richard Woodcock, and Mrs. Mabel Simons. refreshments served.
Evelyn Dalton daughter of Mr and Mrs Frank Dalton wed Howard Bowen son of Mr and Mrs Patrick Bowen of Barryton. The ceremony was January 16 at Mt Pleasant performed by Rev Beeman with only the couple as witnesses. They will live in Clare at 312 East Sixth Street. Bowen works at Economy Drug Store and Mrs Bowen helps at Groves 5c idc store.
The Rebekahs sponsored an oyster supper and party at the hall on Wednesday evening. Seven tables of games were played with high scores by Mrs. Ernest Irwin and Jerry Irwin and low scores by Mrs. Etta Howard and Joe Snell. Dancing lasted until midnight. The committee members praised for their efforts were Mrs. Crystal Walters Mrs. Hitta Snider Mrs. Mary Mussell and Mrs. Hita Howard.
The Dorcas Society met at Mrs J W Siel's home on west First street Tuesday afternoon. After a noon pot luck dinner, Mrs Will Hendrie led devotionals and roll call cited a Bible verse. Twenty eight items were distributed to the needy last week and a life of Dorcas was reviewed. The next meeting is set for February 25 with Mrs J W Hendrie on east Fifth Street. Guests included Mrs Ivan McIntosh and daughter Ruth.
The Kindergarten Mothers Club met at the high school Thursday afternoon in the Kindergarten room. Secretary Mrs Dominic McConnell led the business session and cape work was completed. A program committee was appointed: Mrs Ed Mussel chair, with Mrs Cliff Richmond and Mrs G Boivin. It was decided to meet with First Grade mothers at their regular meeting on the first Monday in March.
King's Daughters Society met at Mrs. Harry Foss's home with eighteen members and guests. Mrs. Robert Ryan led devotions and business. In honor of Lincoln's birthday, members discussed Lincoln during roll call and an open discussion followed.
Edison birthdate noted this week with sewing as the day’s work. The Society will meet with Mrs Milo Myers on Wednesday February 19.
The Teachers Club at Clare high school held a Conscription party with merriment and refreshments in the Home Economics room. Farewell gifts were given to Jay Hansen and Miss Joyce Conklin who are leaving the staff. The committee included Austin Bates and others. Mr and Mrs Morrell Clute hosted a dinner for Miss Conklin and colleagues in honor of her upcoming marriage.
Miss Doris Nevins became the bride of Alva McReynolds on Wednesday February 5 at 7 30 pm at the Rev J W Teale residence Loomis. The couple spoke their vows before Rev Teale uncle of the groom and plan to reside in Colonville at their new home.
Mrs George Gilcher Sr was surprised at her Sheridan township home on Sunday February 13 as relatives and friends totaling thirty four gathered to celebrate her seventy four birthday. A noon buffet followed by games of skill and other entertainments featured gifts for the guest of honor.
A Clare Sentinel notice touts its want ads as a fast way to reach local buyers and sellers. The brief item emphasizes speed and broad reach for listings and classifieds.
Twenty seven members met at the Gleason home for a 6 30 chicken dinner and a business session. Officers elected for the coming year are President Mrs Garchow Vice President Miss Gilmore Secretary Mrs Dorothy Brown and Treasurer Mrs Alfece Ruby. A Literary Scholarship may be created for Clare High School students. Next meeting set with Mrs Garchow on February 25.
Mrs Frank Jackson and Mrs Irwin Schlegel hosted the Catholic Action Discussion Club Monday afternoon at the Jackson residence. President Mrs Leo O Grady opened the session with business followed by a study lesson led by Mrs John Trudell and an open discussion. Refreshments were served.
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