Clare Teacher Weds in Roscommon candle light service
Miss Bernice Williams daughter of Mr and Mrs LaVern Williams of Roscommon wed Allan V Tulk son of Mr and Mrs A P Tulk of Detroit in a February 12 candle light ceremony at the Congregational church Roscommon Rev Thomas Warke officiated at 7 30 pm double ring vows. Attendants included Barbara Jane Williams as bridesmaid and Daniel Raess best man. Helen Jean Richardson sang with Lorine Muntz on organ. A reception for 150 followed and open house was held at the Williams home. The couple will reside in Clare after a wedding trip and she will continue teaching in Clare.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bernice Williams
LaVern Williams
Roscommon
Allan V. Tulk
A. P. Tulk
Detroit
Barbara Jane Williams
Daniel Raess
Jackson
Helen Jean Richardson
Clare
Will
Sternaman
Clare High School Commercial Department Groom
The groom is identified as a junior at Central Michigan College of Education. The fragment indicates a wedding notice linking Clare High School's commercial department to the couple.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Clare High School
Groom
Central Michigan College of Education
King's Daughters Gather At Home Of Mrs VanDenBerg
The Baptist King s Daughters Society met at Mrs Maud VanDenBerg s home Thursday afternoon of last week. They sewed quilt tops. President Mrs Carl Chaplin presided. devotions led by Miss Mary Gilmore cited I Corinthians 13. Prayers by Mrs Harry Foss and Mrs C C Knapp closed the meeting. The group will meet at the Chaplain home this week and February 24 at Mrs Harry Foss for a missionary birthday luncheon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baptist King’s Daughters Society
Maud VanDenBerg
Carl Chaplin
Mary Gilmore
Harry Foss
C. C. Knapp
Past Matrons Club Valentine Party Hosted by Doris Gerow
Miss Doris Gerow entertained the Past Matrons Club at her East Seventh street home on February 10 with Miss Olive Evans as hostess. Mrs. Belle Mair, the new president, led the business meeting and a prize filled social hour followed. A heart shaped lunch with red and white cupcakes celebrated the upcoming Valentine Day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Doris Gerow
East Seventh Street
Olive Evans
Belle Mair
Father Son Banquet a Splendid Methodist Church Success
The annual Father-and Son banquet of the W S C S for the Methodist church was held Thursday evening February 10 with strong attendance. Rev Charles B Hahn gave table grace. Ralph Cole was toastmaster and Leo Russell spoke to the sons with Robert Wallace replying. David Seiter screened two movies one about a Canadian fishing trip and the other a Florida trip. Three generations were honored: Dr Charles Stirling, Dr Neil Stirling and his son Charles. Mrs Doris Foss led the planning and workers for a delicious dinner and fine service.
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W.S.C.S
The
Methodist Church
Charles’ B. Hahn
Ralph Cole
Leo Russell
Robert Wallace
David Seiter
Canada
Florida
Charles Stirling
Neil Stirling
Charles
Doris Foss
Corp of
Meet-a-While Club Holds Pot Luck Dinner
Mrs. Clarence Ramey hosted the Meet-a-While Club for an all day gathering on February 9 with a noon pot luck meal. Eight members and two visitors attended. Officers elected were Mrs. Edith Herrmann as president Maud Ramey as secretary and treasurer and Clarence Ramey as reporter. Members sewed quilt blocks and social hour featured games with prizes for Herrmann Lennox and Stone. The next meeting is set for February 28 at Mrs. Florence Renner’s home in Andersonville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarence Ramey
Trebruary
Edith Herrmann
Maud Ramey
Herrmann
Clara Stone
Hazel Lennox
Florence Renner
Andersonville
W S C S Meet In Clare Church Parlors
The Clare W S C S met in the Methodist church parlors Wednesday afternoon led by President Mrs Leta Gillespie. Devotions and testimonials were shared. The next meeting is planned for March 2 and a district missionary conference will be held March 8 at 8:00 p m in the Clare church. CARE package news was announced and Mrs Dorothy Maxwell led an arrangement of flowers program. Refreshments were provided by Mrs Grace Frey, Mrs Nellie Frey, and Mrs Elsie Lear.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W.S.C.S
Methodist Church
Leta Gillespie
Hahn
Clare Church
Theo Wallington
Dorothy Maxwell
Grace Frey
Nellie Frey
Elsie Lear
Clare Bridge Tournament Leads After Fifth Round
In the fifth round at Hotel Doherty Clare bridge event Caple Allen still tops the accumulative scores. Evening scores for the six high teams show Anderson Wallace 7 940 Bicknell Wyman 6 980 Bonstelle Damoth 5 400 Shumway Sands 4 580 Caple Allen 4 480 Stirling Bicknell 4 140. Leading totals list Caple Allen 25 000 Bicknell Wyman 19 270 Wicklund Allen 14 950 Maynard Forsberg 12 470 Anderson Wallace 12 370 Sproat Crum 12 180.
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Doherty
Caple- Allen
Anderson-Wallace
Bicknell-Wyman
Bonstélle-Damoth
Shumway-Sands
Caple-Allen
Stirling-Bicknell
Wicklund-Allen
Maynard-Forsberg
Rebekah Lodge Meets Amid Icy Roads Attendance Slows
Attendance at the Rebekah lodge meeting Tuesday evening was reduced due to icy roads. Mrs. Dorothy Shepherd presided as noble grand with substitute officers Mrs. Mary Mussell Warder Miss Mae Madison conductor Mrs. Edith Horr inside guardian and Mrs. Etta Howard chaplain. Fannie Schultz reported a favorable Night Club Party result and Harley Holt thanked helpers. If weather allows, degree staff are urged to attend next Tuesday for practice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rebekah Lodge
Dorothy
Shepherd
Noble Grand
Mary Mussell
Wwarden
Mae Madison
Edith Horr
Inside Guardian
Etta Howard
Eva Nowlen
Fannie Schultz
Harley Holt
Prégent
United Fund Drives Expand Support Across Regions
Community groups, led by the United Fund, pledge broader backing for social programs. Local agencies collaborate to boost fundraising, awareness campaigns, and volunteer recruitment across multiple neighborhoods and sectors.
Aunt Sarah and the Reticent Job Applicant
In a Northern tale Aunt Sarah weighs hiring a new maid to replace Maggie who is marrying. A bright applicant answers all the questions but is pressed on discretion. The girl hesitates then asks what she must keep reticent about and replies she can try.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gersom
Sarah
Maggie
Barber Brokers Sale as Mountain Feud Ends in Challenge
In a slow town Kentucky scene a heavy bearded mountaineer confronts a barber outside a shop. He vows not to shave until he kills Elmer Pike, last of the feuding tribe. The barber questions pride and ambush danger as the moment unfolds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kentucky
Zeke
Elmer
Pike
No I cannot marry you says smart young lady
A witty exchange centers on a proposal where a sharp woman rebuffs a suitor. She compliments his taste as she rejects the engagement, leaving Pil to reflect on affection and propriety in a society piece.
Railroad Hero Stops Train Minutes Early
During a railroad emergency a volunteer engineer brought the train in 25 minutes ahead of time. Passengers moved as a group to thank him. A pale man emerged from the cab and gasped that he had just learned five minutes earlier how to stop the train.
Dentist Teases Patient Over Foot Standoff
A dentist scolds a patient for flailing and jokes to Mrs Brown that the patient hasn’t touched a tooth but is standing on the dentist’s foot, highlighting lighthearted clinic banter.
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Mrs. Brown
No Enjoyment Reported by Little Guest at Meal
A hostess asks if the meal was enjoyed and a child replies he chewed slowly as his mother instructed. The exchange reflects gentle manners in the dining room narrated by the observer.
New Mexico Dude Ranch Host Describes Unusual Wind Spell
A New Mexico ranch host apologizes for an unusual wind spell that toppled a saddle shed and many trees while guests remain indoors. He insists the weather is unusually windy, noting trees never before blown down.
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New Mexico Dude Ranch
Money Problem Exchange Sparks Hidden Motive
A flirtatious turn reveals tension as a woman challenges a suitor about marrying for money and the man bluntly admits he would marry for money if no other option existed. The dialogue hints at motives and social expectations in a bygone era.
Pearls From Oysters Sparks Clever Evasion
A witty exchange unfolds with Brunette asking about the origin of a string of pearls. Plonder replies that the pearls came from oysters, delivering a playful zinger.
Social Briefs From the Lucky Club and Local Groups
The Lucky Club meets Friday February 18 at the home of Mr and Mrs Harry Nowlen. Mrs Monroe Salisbury entertained six guests at a dinner in honor of Mrs John Stoll who departs soon for Arabia. Mrs Charles Tryon hosted a stork shower for Mrs Wilbur McClain. Mrs Charles Jackson's farewell party for her move to Kuwait was held at the Hotel Doherty with gifts and dancing. Mrs Arthur Johnson Sr visited. Sun dinner honored her daughter’s birthday with guests from Saginaw and others. Mrs Kenneth Barnes hosted at Barnes Cafe for Sue’s fifth birthday with games and gifts. A miscellaneous shower honored Mrs M B McDonald at her mother’s home with lunch. Mrs Charles Jackson’s farewell party featured contract and gifts. she leaves for New York then Arabia with her Gulf Refining Co husband.
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Monroe Salisbury
John Stoll
Arabia
Charles Tryon
Wilbur McClain
Tryon
Valentine
McClain
Charles Jackson
Wedgewood
Doherty
Arthur Johnson, Sr
C. D. Harvey
Kenneth Barnes
Sue
Barnes Cafe
Hach
M. BE. McDonald
Albert McPhail
R. J. Miller
Harold Stephens
Charles David
Lester Moyer
John Hall, Jr
Henry Ackerman
Ernest Bryant
Cal Foss
Freda Tate
John Schroeder
Wayne Perkins
Albert, Jr. Frank
Phyllis McPhail
Louise Miller
Dexter Elden
East Seventh Street
Maryan McDonald
Stanley Parish
North Vernon Extension Club Meets on Lincoln Topics
Fifteen members attended the North Vernon Extension Club meeting at Mrs. Robert Milholm's home on February 9. A visitor, Mrs. Win. Miotka, joined as the group discussed Abraham Lincoln and began a lesson on plastic lamp shades. The next gathering is set for February 28 at Mrs. Harry Wild's residence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Vernon
Zipper Repair Service Now Available
A local cleaner announces new zipper repair capability for all zipper types at Band Box Cleaners, describing in store service and quick turnaround.
Tices Pleasantly Surprised On Silver Anniversary
Mr and Mrs John Tice were surprised Friday evening last week when Wise Pepper Club members arrived to celebrate their silver wedding anniversary. Forty attendees enjoyed high table pepper games with prizes for Mrs Henry Russell Norman Rocket and others. A bounteous pot luck lunch followed and gifts were exchanged. The club will meet this week at the AcNerney home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Tice
Wise Pepper Club
Henry Russell
Norman Rocket
Lavern Rocket
Henry Tice
Tice
AcNerney
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King's
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Dortha Kirkpatrick
Mégr
Maxine Hale
Bear
Vogue Shop
Massagic
Htting
Clubs and
Lodges
Clara Rebekah
United Fund
Sales
Harry Nowlen
North Vernon Club
Aleep
Beb
Winter Drug Specials
Hinkle
Johnston
Valentine Candy
Artic
Roy E. Cimmerer
Clare, Mich
Clare Cleaners
Donald H. Jones
Household Appliances, Inc
McEwan St
Clare, Michigan
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