May Wedding Planned for Rita Wilberding and Leon Stanley
Mr and Mrs Frank Wilberding of Midland announce the engagement of their daughter Rita Elizabeth to Pfc Leon C Stanley son of Mr and Mrs Leonard Stanley 412 W Wheaton Miss Wilberding works as a secretary at Dow Chemical Company He attended Central Michigan University with Sigma Phi Epsilon and is stationed with the US Army at Ft Sill Oklahoma A May 25 wedding is planned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Wilberding
Midland
Rita Elizabeth
Leon C. Stanley
Leonard Stanley
W. Wheaton
Miss Wilberding
Dow Chemical Company
Central Michigan University
Sigma Phi Epsilon
U.S. Army
Ft. Sill
Oklahoma
Couple Announces Fall Wedding Engagement
Mr and Mrs Ken Barnes announce the engagement of their daughter Kennetha Lou to Al Klashak of Warren Pennsylvania son of Mr and Mrs Fred Klashak of Coleman An early fall wedding is planned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ken Barnes
Kennetha Lou
al Klashak
Warren
Pennsylvania
Fred Klashak
Coleman
Pinochle Club Meets at Mrs Melnek Home
The Pinochle Club gathered Tuesday evening at the home of Mrs. Charles Melnek with guest Mrs. Stanley Crum. High score honors went to Mrs. Donald Bryant and low to Mrs. Wayne Patterson. The hostess served a delicious lunch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Melnek
Stanley Crum
High
Donald Bryant
Wayne Patterson
Friendly
Dale Stough
Wilson Samborn
Lewis Dawson
Dawson
Forest Brewer
Ferde Seibt
Hollis Walton
Harold Elgar
Traverse City
John White
Walton
Frances’ Brown
Paul Sheponski
Family Bridge Club
Wallace Johnson
Gwen Peterson
Larry Jackson
Paul Schroeder
John R. Bridge Club
Earl Baumgarth
Schroeder
Norman Berhenke
Overisel Couple Wed in Fifth Reformed Church
Miss Elnora Akkerhuis and Shelley Burton Jr. exchanged marriage vows December 12 at 4:00 p.m. in the Fifth Reformed Church with Rev. Arthur Cunningham. Attendants included Mrs. Edward Dekker Jr. of Grand Rapids and Miss Nancy Burton of Clare among bridesmaids. The couple honeymooned in Florida and planned to reside in Overisel. A later reception in Grant Town Hall featured pink flowers, a groom’s mother made the wedding cake, and guests included Clare relatives. Social notes detail Friendly Neighbor, Friendly Pepper, Octo, Family, and John R. clubs hosting gatherings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elnora Akkerhuis
Shelley Burton,Jr
Overisel
Fifth Reformed Church
Arthur Cunningham
Henry Akkerhuis
Shelley Burton
Clare
Marrié
Edward Dekker Jr
Grand Rapids
Nancy Burton
Glare
Esther Byl
Susan Burton
Barbara Sue Dekker
Esquire
Calvin Burton
Richard Hemstreet
Hanover
Akkerhuis
Plymouth Christian School
Robert VanArtsen
Emerson Favreau
Tampa
Clare County
Burtons
Grant Town Hall
LaVern Wood
LaVierre Edwards
Pontiac
Mildred Rodman
Lake
Punch
Flossie Shaver
Dale Montney
Gerald Hemstreet
Judy Hemstreet
Sharon Clark
Louise Nevill
Lucky Club Meets at Mrs Bouchey's Home
The Lucky Club gathered at Mrs. Cecil Bouchey's residence on February 8 with 25 attendees including four visitors. President Mrs. Margaret LaVaye led the meeting with Pledge, prayers, and a get well card for Harrison Simmons, while Howard Cotter and Joe Swain provided music and prizes were awarded to Frank Upson, Twyle Lavoye, and Howard Cotton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lucky Club
Cecil Bouchey
Pat Snover
Velma
Mary
Tommy Bouchey
Margaret LaVaye
America
Harrison Simmons
Clare Hospital
Howard Cotter
Joe Swain
Frank Upson
Twylé LaVoye
Howard Cotton
Engaged Jovanna Kay to Michael St Germaine
Mr and Mrs Ernest Everdeen announce the engagement of their granddaughter Jovanna Kay to Michael St Germaine son of Mr and Mrs Leo St Germaine of Clare Jovanna a June graduate of Alma High School Michael attends Ferris Institute in Big Rapids No wedding date announced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ernest Everdeen
Alma
Jovanna Kay
Jack Everdeen
Priscilla Kahbir
Michael St. Germaine
Leo St. Germaine
Clare
Jovanna
Alma High School
Michael
Ferris Institute
Big Rapids
Jan Melody Carrow’s Eighth Birthday Party
Jan Melody Carrow celebrated her eighth birthday on February 9 with a party at home for 12 of her Clare and St. Louis friends. Guests included Toni Jo Thomson Sally Thomson Debbié Jones Deana Dudley Joleen Garver Page Marie Scheuer Ann Cotton Karen Rutter Christine McCune. Grandmother Mrs Fred Anderson and Mrs Betty Jones with Jan’s mother assisted, as party hats favors ice cream cake and many gifts were exchanged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jan Melody Carrow
Norris Carrow
Toni Jo
Sally Thomson
Debbie
Teresa Gunderman
Debbié Jones
Deana Dudley
Joleen Garver
Page Marie Scheuer
Ann Cotton
Karen Rutter
Clare
Christine McCune
St. Louis
Fred Anderson
Gladwin
Betty Jones
Leora Gunder
Country Rosette Extension Club Meeting Recap
The Country Rosette Extension Club met Monday evening with eleven members and one visitor. Plans for the year’s trip were discussed and voted on. Sewing with today’s fabrics was the lesson led by Mrs. fabrics. Robert Cowden and Mrs. Dick Ouderkirk, Mrs. William Salbert received a gift from her secret sister. Next meeting set with Mrs. Nelson Calkins on March 4.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Country Rosette Extension Club
Russell Yost
Country Extension
Fabrics
Robert Cowden
Dick Ouderkirk
William Salbert
Nelson Calkins
New Church Class and Talks Begin for Members
Rev D R Salisbury speaks on Justification by Faith as part of Great Themes on Romans during Sunday morning worship. Evening service at 7 30 p m is led by the Commission on Education. Fathers and Sons urged to get banquet tickets Thursday. Coach Bill Kelly of Central Michigan University to speak. New membership class starts Sunday at 9 45 during Sunday School. 4 i.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D.r.salisbury
Commission On Education
Fathers and Sons
Bill Kelly
Central Michigan University
Salisbury
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Clare Cleaners
Washington
Wayne
Maxlite
Zenobia Chapter
O.E.S. Meeting
Zenobia
Alba Lyness
Frank Poet
Marvin Witbeck
Erma Gephart
C.G.M
Emma Everts
Americas Growth Power
Michigan
Consumers Power Company
S. Burtons Jr
Grant Hall
Clifton Bouchey
Friendly Neighbor Club
W.e.gilson
Maude Ramey
Effie Harvey
Shelley Burton JR
M. St. Germaine
McGuire Bros
Jan Carrows
West U.S
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Clare Sentinel
Epsom
Roy E. Cimmerer
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