Farewell Parties for Carrier Family Near Rosebush
Neighbors hosted two farewell gatherings for the Carrier family in February. A purse of money was given at the first event at the Carriers’ home with cards and a pot luck supper. The second party occurred at Walton school house with Harvey Lowery guiding a program and gifts from community members. The Carriers, longtime west of Rosebush residents, plan to move to Grant to run a new store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seth
Carrier
Walton School
Harvey Lowery
Mr. Lowery
Iowe
David Bellinger
Duval
Ida Johnson
Jake Bechdelt
Gerald Cameron
4-H Club
Rosebush
Grant
Mr. Carvier
Rosebush News Roundup Highlights Local Happenings
Page 3 and Page 14 brief items cover community events, school notes, and social announcements in Rosebush. Names of local organizations and residents appear with short notices and upcoming dates.
That Ring Around the Bathtub and Family Patience
The column describes Jeb Crowell's ire at rings around the bathtub from his children and his wife polishing the table beside his chair. It emphasizes patient reminders and a forgiving approach as the antidote to petty domestic annoyances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jeb
Scouts Boost Waste Paper Drive To Fund Camp Trips
Rosebush residents report a week of scavenging as local Boy Scouts collect waste paper to fund summer camp. Scouts, nicknamed the Hawks and Eagles, sweep through homes and businesses, promising fast pickups for anything from gum wrappers to packing boxes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rosebush
Mary
Big Brother
Rosebush Briefs New owners buy Fred Bolger Station
Mr and Mrs Carl Baird have purchased the Fred Bolger Standard Station in the White building Rosebush making it a new local business. The Greyhound bus stop will operate meals and ice cream at the station with Mrs Baird running the restaurant. Pvt Arden Small of Rosebush on ten day furlough left for a post in New Jersey after visiting Detroit. He spoke on the Penny for Your Thoughts program from WJR during a stop at the Terminal station.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carl Baird
Fred Bolger Standard
Rosebush
Greyhound
Arden Small
Frank Small
New Jersey
Pvt
Small
Detroit
Donald Small
Pvt. Small
W.J.R
Isabella Township Memorial Field Reopens for Skating Season
Roads opened access to the memorial field and Saturday flooding operations were started on the ice pond to recondition it for skating. Weather the past two weeks has hindered skating, but a good freeze is hoped to restore the pond. The Field committee planned a Wednesday meeting to discuss spring and summer use and plans include entertainment and sports events for youth and elders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Isabella Township Memorial
Ponr
Rosebush Schools Struggle With Weather Delays
Weather disrupts Rosebush area schools across North and South Rosebush and Walton. Teachers face travel obstacles. Ruth Hutchins and Ray Kniffen are among staff affected. Weidman buses halted since last Tuesday, prompting extended vacation rumors and drifted roads delaying classes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rosebush
North Rosebush
Ruth Hutchins
Delwin
Keller School
South Rosebush
Walton
Harvey Lowery
Ray Kniffen
Florida
Weidman
Rosebush Boy Scouts Rally At Mt Pleasant High School
Pres ton Johnston met with the group and showed pictures from the Local Memorial Tiéla and other events. Scoutmaster Carl Baird praises rising attendance as families plan a rally and supper at Mt Pleasant High School Wednesday night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rosebush
Preston
Johnston
Agencs
Ee Os
Carl Baird
Mt. Pleasant
Farewell Pot Luck Supper for Rev Hilding Kilgren
The W S C S of the Methodist church sponsors a farewell pot luck supper for Rev Hilding Kilgren and family on Wednesday February 19 in the church basement starting at eight with a program led by Mrs Nelson Johnston, followed by a stay. All friends are invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W.S.C.S
Methodist Church
Hilding. Kilgren
Kilgren
Nelson Johnston
Weekend Guests and Local Status Updates
Meg Anine Childs of Lansing spent the weekend at the Fred Weeks home. Mrs Jack Jackson of Gaines is a weekend guest of Mr and Mrs aid. Mrs Frank Lynch Mrs Pred Matteson and Mrs Roy Matteson were Monday business callers. Diane Cairns of Coleman visits her grandparents Mr and Mrs Herb Cairns while her parents Bud and ... Cairns take a southern trip. H Sniff the Ann Arbor station agent has been transferred to Ann Arbor and will start duties at once. Mrs Sniff remains in Rosebush until better weather arrives. The family occupies the residence of the late Mrs Margaret Johnston.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Meg
Anine Childs
Lansing
Jack Jackson
Ganesing
Aid
Frank Lynch
Pred Matteson
Roy Matteson
Pleasant
Diane Cairns
Bud Cairns
Ann Arbor
H. Sniff
Sniff
Rosebush
Margaret Johnston
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Joe Marsh
United States Brewers Foundation
Poe
Firestone
Ana
Pama
Tire Irons Se
Meer
McGuire Brothers
McEwan St
Firestone Store
Memorial Field
Kilgrens
Gene Dennis
Central Michigan Hospital
Andrew Willey
Marion Willey
Audrey Dee Willey
Saginaw
Carolyn Graham
Ivan Graham
Russell Johnston
Hilding Kilgren
Alice Kilgren
Willis Nolan
George Nolan
Lionel Moyes
Robert Miller
Witon Graham
Flint
Maude Potter
Alma
George Elias
Roy Graham
Edgar Fetterly
Stanley Pierce
Ralph Miller
Goodyear
G. M. C. Trucks House
Midland
Clare
Isabella
Hart
Gerald J. Cotter
Isabella County
University of Detroit
Board of Supervisors
Bay
Isabella Counties
Selective Service
War Board
State Board of Tax Appeals
Chamber of Commerce
Farwell BY
Neal & Landells’ Service
WJIM
WBOM
Bay City
Roosevelt Oil CO. Air, Pladsunt
Mich
Northland Oil
St Paul
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