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Newspaper
Clare Sentinel
Location
Clare, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Feb 17, 1955
Page
11
After bringing a baby home mothers shift to a six week period of heavy time investment, about 18 hours daily. To save time they should rest when the baby naps and avoid overburdening chores. Recommend waterproof machine washable baby pants to cut daily laundry and bedclothes changes.
Central Michigan College to be renamed Central Michigan College of Central Michigan will expand its functions and size to meet regional needs. President C L Anspach announced that enrollment is projected to exceed 7 000 within 15 years with possible growth to 10 000 by 1970 and campus value rising from 32 to about 40 million dollars.
One of Billy Graham's evangelistic films Souls In Conflict will be shown at Clare High School in April. The screening is sponsored by Dover Tabernacle and a further announcement is expected.
Clare Public School students showcase in art class with third and second grade projects. Second graders under Mrs. Verona White and Mrs. Blanche Giebel create paper mache trees with hanging birds and a winter background. Fourth grade under Mr William Harper prepare stage props including a telephone pole and a paper mache woodpecker.
Michigan Tech president Dillman announced a five year 39 million building program including a civil geology building library science classroom building mineralogical laboratory additions to two existing structures and an auditorium. The governor urged funding for several projects as enrollment trends point to doubling by 1970 and the 1931 Hotchkiss Building last erected.
Mrs Keith Scott and Mrs O M Somers visit Clare family and friends. James Pedgritt and Carl Martin call on O M Somers. Mary Romer and Dave Gay visit Paul Browns. Oberleitners from Ithaca visit O Rourkes. James Denton returns from Korea moves in with Pedgrifts. Warren Phipps hired by Clare Manufacturing Co. Card party at Allen and Alice Rawson with six tables. Birthday and anniversary gatherings for John Robison and family. Willoughby seeks treatment in Midland. Clare and Fern Perry dine with Ross Renners.
VFW Post 6738 and Auxiliary members families and friends met at their hall on Monday evening February 14 for a hearty pot luck supper and Valentine celebration. Afterward children skated at the city rink while adults sang together and an auction sold a mystery box won by John Hudson, which proved to contain Hershey bars. Plans for a St Patrick's Day party were discussed.
The Clare Chapter of the Gold Star Mothers Inc cancels the February meeting due to weather. The next regular meeting is March 2 at city hall to initiate new members. Delegates will be elected for the State Convention on April 19, 2021 at the Bancroft Hotel in Saginaw. Mrs. Hammond is named co chair of Memorial and chairman of the President's luncheon at the convention.
The Carrie Smalley Circle No. 4 of the Congregational Womens' Fellowship met at Mrs. Dick Wilson's home on Monday evening February 14. Mrs. Frederick Scott chaired in the chairman's absence. Sixteen hospital gowns were turned in for the missionary project and devotions were led by Mrs. Gen. Scott. Mrs. Donald Richardson led study from Man and God in the City. By-Laws for the Womens' Fellowship were discussed with a report planned for the next general meeting. Refreshments were served by the hostess and Mrs. Rollie Thayer helped.
Blue Star Mothers James Reeder Post 33 met February 9 at the American Legion Hall. Edith Saddler presided as president. reports were given and money making projects discussed. Dues and per capita tax were noted. Members urged to attend regular meetings on the second Wednesday and special meetings on the fourth Wednesday.
Mrs Willard Bell entertained Saturday afternoon in honor of her daughter Jane Ann Bell for her eighth birthday on February 15. Fourteen girl friends were guests and enjoyed games prizes and refreshments of birthday cake and ice cream. Jane Ann received many lovely gifts.
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