MRS. MARJORIE FINCH WILLIAMS DIES IN MT PLEASANT
Mrs. Marjorie Finch Williams of Farwell died Monday night February 17 after a short illness at Central Michigan Community Hospital Mt Pleasant. Born October 9 1916 in Durand she moved with family to Clare county then Farwell in 1932. She married Arthur Williams July 4 1948. Funeral held February 20 at Farwell home with Rev Charles B Hahn. burial in Surry Township Cemetery.
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Marjorie Finch Williams
Farwell
Central Michigan Community Hospital
Mt. Pleasant
Doherty
Midge
Victor
Bernice Finch
Durand
Michigan
Clare County
Farwell High School
Chicago
Maddy
University of Michigan
Interlochen
Arthur Williams
John H. Hall
Clare Methodist Parsonage
Vic Finch
George
Jack
John Frisbie
Jacklyn
Sue
Nancy Frisbie
Methodist Church
Surrey Township
Farwell Woman's Club Meets At Mrs Lou Gee Home
The Farwell Woman's Club held a postponed meeting at Mrs Lou Gee's home on Tuesday evening February 11 with President Mrs Lockwood presiding. Sixteen members and four guests attended as a hat contest and Valentine theme dominated the program followed by a business session.
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Farwell Woman's Club
Louis Gee
Lockwood
Edith Schofield
Bertha Babcock
Marie Horton
Inere
Nellie Doren
Alice Biers
Jennie Bingham
Anna Mae Lockwood
Audrey Miller
Grace Stanley
Frances Schofield
Winnie Elliott
Ruth Joslin
Washington Birthday Penny Supper at Farwell Lodge
The Farwell Rebekah Lodge hosts a Washington's birthday penny supper on February 22 from 5 30 to 8 30 at their hall. Everyone is cordially invited.
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Farwell Rebekah Lodge
Bake and rummage sale to be held by Blue Star Mothers
The Blue Star Mothers announce a bake goods and rummage sale to be held in the near future. Funds from the event will support the organization and its community programs.
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Blue Star
Detergents Prove Superior to Soap for Wool Blankets
A historic note reports that detergents clean better than soap for washing wool blankets. Blankets with 75 percent wool and 25 percent cotton washed cleaner, using both hard and soft water by hand and machine.
Farwell Briefs Mail Train Schedule
Ann Arbor service times for West and East bound trains listed with daily, weekend and weekday departures. After entry, local events note Rebekah Penny Supper, Father and Son Banquet, I O O F and Rebekah Lodges, and K P Lodge events through February 27.
Knapp Family Coming To Farwell
The Knapp family will appear on radio and be heard in Farwell on February 27. The event, praised by Farwell High School seniors, brings a splendiferous musical troupe to the community for an evening program.
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Knapp
Farwell
Farwell High School
Farwell Rebekah Club Holds Card Night at Ruby Strong Home
Fourteen members gathered Friday at Ruby Strong's home for a card evening. Minnié Dell won high score, Ethel Thrush had the low, and Carrie Irwin claimed traveler. Attendees enjoyed a fine time and a lovely lunch and hope for another gathering soon.
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Farwell Rebekah Club
Ruby Strong
Minnié Dell
Ethel Thrush
Carrie Irwin
Ruby
Bazaar and Bake Sale Planned by Blue Star Mothers
At the Blue Star Mothers regular meeting held Monday night February 17 plans were made for a bazaar and bake sale to be held Saturday March 8 at the library. Proceeds will aid those in service and more donations of baked goods and toys are welcomed.
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Blue Star Mothers
Farwell Gold Leaf Rebekah Lodge Initiation Party
The Farwell Gold Leaf Rebekah Lodge held a fine initiation party for four candidates despite stormy conditions. Thirty four members attended including twelve past grands. four officers were absent due to bad roads. A birthday lunch followed served by Ethel Cook, Maude Hull and Chloe Renner. An initiation and birthday supper is planned for February 26 to honor monthly celebrants.
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Gold Leaf Rebekah Lodge
Farwell Gold Leaf Rebekah Lodge
Ethel Cook
Maude Hull
Chloe Renner
Farwell Father and Son Banquet Set for February 24
The annual Farwell Father and Son Banquet sponsored by Corning Lodge PF and A. M. is scheduled for Monday evening February 24 at 7 00 in the school gym. Men not having sons may borrow one for the evening and bring a dish to pass. Dessert and drinks will be provided. Mothers are asked to prepare a basket for the event. Other local notes include visits and travels of residents to Saginaw Alma Clare Vasgar Mt. Pleasant and Bay City.
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Father and Son
Farwell Community
Corning Lodge
Age of Giant Sequoia Largely Documented in Britannica
Britannica notes a giant sequoia lived about 1335 years on the west coast of the United States. Part of its trunk is housed in the Natural History Museum in South Kensington, London.
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United States
Eincyclopaedia Britannica
Natural History Museum
South Kenrington
London
Cottage prayer meeting at Clare church Wednesday
The Church of God Farwell plans a cottage prayer meeting with the Clare congregation at their church on Wednesday evening at 7:46. The gathering aims to unite members in prayer and fellowship.
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Farwell
Church Services and Schedule for Farwell and Latter Day Saints
The Farwell church announces Sunday School at 9 30 a m and preaching at 10 45 a m and 3 00 p m led by Elder V J LaVolve Farwell. The Reorganized Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints lists Sunday School at 10 30 a m Social Service at 11 30 a m and Women's Department meeting at 2 00 p m on the second Wednesday each month at Mrs John Waddington's home.
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Reorganized
Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints
John Armstrong
John Waddington
Public Church Services and Laymen’s Day Observed
The church holds study at 10 46 on The Good Shepherd and public worship at 12 00. Laymen’s Day is observed with Glenn Doren in charge and speakers Marion Wood ford and Carter Van Aken. Choir singing and Monday choir practice at 4 00 at the school.
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Glenn Doren
Marion Woodford
Carter van Aken
Deodorizing paint with store deodorant process advised
If you object to fresh paint odor you can mix a deodorant from paint stores with the paint following manufacturer directions. A small amount is needed and it is said to be effective and not to harm the paint.
Lake Church Services and Weekend News
Sunday School 10 30 a m with F R Curtis superintendent. Evening Service 8 00 p m. Local residents and visitors frequent churches and gatherings. multiple social visits noted among Brooks Muir Hayes Dunbar Scott Covell and other families. various travel to Florida Clare Mt Pleasant Farwell and Barryton. light health notes and new village residents Dorothy Sauve and children Jo ann Edward and Lyle Steadman mentioned.
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Kenny Lakles
Irwin Scott
Florida
Scott
Baby
Calvin Tryon
Sam Muir
T. H. Brooks
Robert Jones
Farwell
Forest Gilmore
Dr. Woods
Mt. Pleasant
Dorothy Sauve
Joann
Edward
Lyle Steadman
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Rebekah Penny
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Rebekah
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Arlene Thrush
Jim Corbett
Mr. Pleasant
Frank Thrush
Wm. Ingram
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Fern Moline
Rosebush
Grace Sherman
Monize Gee
Alma
Louis Vargo
Vasgar
John Henry
James Rassat
Wilmot Carpenter
Don Luce
Merritt Fuller
Flora Powell
Maggie Hinkle
Bay City
Tie
Church OF God
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V. J. LaVolve
Farwell Town Hall
Chas
Hahn
Frank Miller
Stanley Oman
Charley
Lewis Oman
Owes- SO
John Oman
Flint
Jack Scott
Ora Phillips
Hugh ,Beebeen
D. Scott
Barryton
Roy Colosky
Garry
Jake Smith
Ray Neeper
Gordon Smith
Don Brown
Charley Covell
Bud Murrel
Jane Brooks
Barbara Jones
Glen Reynolds
Jennie Muir
Clare
Mathew Scott
Matt
Alfred Tryon
Lewis Smith
Roy Neeper
American Beauty Shop
Ellen Robinette
Mary Beverlin
P & H Welding Demonstrator
Farm Bureau Services, Inc
Farmers Independent Produce Co
Clare, Michigan
Brown Suede Buck
Saddle Oxfords
Arctics
Lare
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