O E S Meeting Highlights February Event
Wilce L Seeley Chapter 4 O E S opened February 18 with a Bible presentation by Chaplain and star points Lucille Jones and Frank Goker presiding in the East. Fourteen officers and many members attended the regular business session. An upcoming Father and Son banquet for the Masons was announced. Refreshments served by Geraldine Larrance Lenore Coats Mildred Rodman and Sabra Davies. A mystery package drawing awarded to Mrs Larrance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilce L. Seeley
Farwell
Lucille Jones
Frank [Goker
OES
Geraldine Larrance
Lenore Coats
Mildred ‘Rodman
Sabra Davies
Death Notice Harry Groff of Littlefield Lake Area
Harry W. Groff, born September 15 1889 in Cohocton Steuben County New York, died suddenly February 10 at his home near Littlefield Lake. Funeral services were held February 14 at Coker Funeral Home Farwell with C H Gates officiating and burial in Gilmore Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Groff
Farwell Briefs Highlight Obituary and Local Visits
Mrs Pearl Trowbridge died February 7 1963 at Ardis Rest Home Farwell born July 6 1888 Trner Indiana widow of Floyd Trowbridge survived by four sons and two daughters Funeral held February 11 in Benton Harbor with burial at North Shores Memorial Gardens Other notes cover relatives visiting from Eau Claire California Atlanta and Benton Harbor plus local callers at many homes in Farwell and area
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pearl Trowbridge
Ardis Rest Home
Farwell
Trner
Indiana
James
Sarah Snyder
Floyd Trowbridge
Trowbridge
George
Eau Claire
Robert
California
William
Benton Harbor
Helen Hickman
Atlanta
Georgia
Margaret Head
James Thomas
North Shores Memorial Gardens
Farwell VFW Auxiliary Plans Delayed Anniversary
The Farwell VFW Auxiliary met February 14 at Mrs. Joseph Ashley’s home with nine members. They postponed 10th anniversary plans until warmer weather and will host the Post Commander’s dinner on March 30 in Farwell. A March bake sale is planned with date to be announced. Next meeting is February 28 at Walt Bartell’s. VFW members joined the Auxiliary for refreshments during the session. Milo Shumway, a retired railroad man, died in Detroit February 9, 1963 at age 80. Burial was at Surrey Cemetery with Rev. John Allan officiating. Pallbearers included Bernard Schofield, H. Travis, Lou Gee, Jack Renner and Ceoile Davison.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farwell
VFW
Joseph Ashley
Audrey Post
Womens Auxiliary
Post
Walt Bartell
Ashley Home
Franklin Littlefield
J.l.littlefield
Lansing
Goker Funeral Home
John Allan
Surrey Cemetery
Bernard Schofield
H. Travis
Lou Gee
Jack Renner
Ceoile Davison
Farwell Church News and Community Events Highlights
Snow slide party for Farwell and Loomis M Y F groups on the hill behind Loomis stone church Saturday at 1 30 p m. Ladies Missionary prayer group met with Mrs Lloyd Presley last Thursday with five ladies present. Scripture lesson and missionary letters read. Lunch served after. Farwell Missionary church being painted to improve appearance. Zioneer's study week with theme Gods Place in Space and a talk by Elder Leo Higgins. Zions League thanks helpers for carnival success. Fisher Sam Asch of Beaverton to guest speak at morning worship. Grace Bible World Day of Prayer March 1 at 7 30 p m. Business meeting Feb 27 at 7 30 p m with district president Burt Benjaman from Pruden Ville. Woman's Department enjoyed Valentine party with hats prizes for prettiest funniest most original. Study meeting Feb 25 at 7 30 p m Regular Family Night supper Thurs 6 30 p m Official Board to meet after. Friday 7 30 p m Rev Ld Nevins to show slides on Hong Kong. Tommy Young celebrated ninth birthday with a party lasting into Sunday with dinner guests Tommy's grandparents Mr and Mrs Al Young and Mrs Tnez Bentley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grover Updyke Jr
Grover Updykes
Gary Updyke
Fred Yoders
Lansing
Ed. Smedley
Thomas McCormick
Kate Collard
Elva Mills
Byron Dye
Averill
Fred Horns
Joe Hrdlovichs
Rosebush
Dee Shaw
Lillian Smedley
Ida Bowers
Clare Hospital
Steve Romanek
Thomas Mc Gormick
Horse Head Lake
Mable Campbell
Ella Peters
Dale
Don Smith
Aberdeen Proving Grounds
Parnell
Robert Sullivan
Charles Collar
Roseville
Sullivans
Kinsey
Frank la
Florence Fransen
Saginaw
Carrie Dunlop
Flint
John Bistricky
Grace Rouse
Temple
Frank Bers
Frank Coker
Ralph Cook
University Hospital
Ann Arbor
Cook
Pearl Osborn
James Louch
Coleman
Gene Cashin
Midland
Kenneth Renner
Wayne Higgins
Lena Davis
Donald Barber
A.E. Bower
Lucille Morey
Mt. Pleasant
James Babcocks
East
Connecticut
Charles. Barnum
Edith Schroeder
Schroeders
Inex Bentley
Sandra Grandell
Jud Brasington
Williams Hurt
Donald Powell
Clarence
Farwell and
Loomis M.Y.F
Loomis Stone Church
Ladies Missionary Prayer
Lloyd Presley
Farwell Missionary Church
R.L.D.S
Zioneer‘s
God
Leo Higgins
Zions League
Fisder Sam Asch
Beaverton
Grace Bible Church
Burt Benjaman
Pruden Ville
Woman's Department
Wesley Higgins
Oren Hartnell
Ld. Nevins
Hong Kong
Bernard Glass
Tommy
Joyce Barber
Lynn Busche
Susan Paesen
Allen Renner
Dean Shank
David Bartell
George Strahota
al Young
Tnez Bentley
Birthday greetings and visits across Rose Bush area
The text lists several Sunday and Saturday dinner and supper guests at multiple homes including Dor Ferguson Glenn Powell Raymond Van Buskirk Gerald Brow and family. It notes Mrs Ida Bauer at Clare Hospital and a birthday dinner for Mrs Arthur Anderson with Arthur Anderson of Grand Rapids referenced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jay Kings
Dor Ferguson
Glenn
Also Mentioned on This Page
Milo Shumway
Milo. B. Shumway
Detroit
Stephen and
Bertha Shumway
Farwell Church News
Grace Bible
Methodist
Patricia Crowley
the’ Clare Sentinel
Big Boy
Campbell
Butterfield
Baker’s
St AO
Doherty Hotel
Conradina
Deming
Red Sockeye
Swift
Meath
Zman’s
Pillsbury
Kraft
Box
Vila
LUX Liquid
Farm Crest Family
Wilson
Schweiger
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