Saturday Night Supper and Local Notices
Saturday night supper guests included Mrs. William Seott of Farwell and Mr and Mrs Glenn Scott and David of Saginaw. Til Wood was buried in Gilmore cemetery Friday afternoon with services at Gilmore Church at 2:00. Milo Shilling visited his brother and family the John Pf Shillings. The John Robisons spent the weekend at their farm. Mr and Mrs Jack Dillon Sr and baby called Monday to see Mary in King and baby at the O M Somes home. Leo King came Tuesday to take his family home to Mt Pleasant. Cub Scouts met at Dolores Robisoni s Thursday afternoon and made hats for the pack meeting Tuesday night February 21 at the Methodist church. Mr and Mrs Dale Laverty and Jo Dee Ann called on Mr and Mrs Robert Bowling Saturday evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Keith Scotts
William Seott
Farwell
Glenn Scott
David
Saginaw
Til Wood
Gilmore Cemetery
Gilmore Church
Milo ‘Shilling
John
Robisons
Jack Dillon, Sr
Baby
Maryin King
Somes
Leo King
Mt. Pleasant
Dolores Robisoni
Methodist Church
Dale Laverty
Jo Dee Ann
Robert Bowling
Lawerence Bates
Midland
Jenny Bates
Robert Kleiner
William Hutchinson
Walter Kemp
Norene
Sherrie
Julie Kemp
Russell
Aementrout
Floyd
Deniso
Lois
Gleh
Bill Rochlandson
Mr. Rand
Carl ‘Stephenson
Bryan” Miller
Bryan D. “Miller
Byza
Beety
Richard
Raridolpy
Rockey
Harley Coats
Orville’ Bates
Norman
Hutchinson
Ol. Rtheiz
George
Bates St
Wayland
Frieda Bates
Grand Rapids
Ken ‘Bagley
Carol Davis
Flint
Kurt Duane
Mrs Lila Wood Laid To Rest At Gilmore Center
Funeral services for Mrs Lila Wood, longtime Gilmore Center member, were held Friday at 2 p.m. The ceremony was conducted by Frank Coker with Mr Gates officiating. Mrs Wendell Cook delivered songs including Beautiful Isle of Somewhere and Abide with Me while Mrs Gary Agile played the organ. Friends remember her cheerful disposition as flowers and pews testified to their affection.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lila
Wood Ot Farwell
Gilmore Church
Frank’ Coker
Gates
Wendell
Cook
Beautiful Isle of Somewhere
Gary Agile
Wood
Attendance at Alma church convention set for April 26 27
The article notes 110 attendees at a Sunday service where minister G Hiram Gates preached Witness for Jesus Christ. Special music included four solos by Wendell Cook with his wife on piano. Men’s Fellowship devo tions led by William Graham and Frank Newman provided refreshments. Michigan Churches of Christ plan a convention at the Alma church April 26 27.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jesus, Christ
G. Hiram Gates
Wendell Cook
William Graham
Frank Newman
Churches of Christ In
Michigan
Alma Church
New Arrivals and Local Social Notes At Flint
Mr and Mrs Melvin Wendell announce the birth of a baby girl February 16 at Flint. Nearly sixty people attended a Bible program and supper with awards for a attendance contest. Visits included Mr and Mrs LaVern Perry of Midland and other local residents. Mrs Lila Wood of Farwell died at eighty. funeral in Gilmore Church of Christ. Church services drew fifty to Sunday evening and over a hundred Sunday morning. Dean Graham works in Saginaw. Elwen Pitts hosted a class party with twenty three attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coe
Gilmore Ropes
LaVern Perry
Midland
Gilmore
Mt Vernon Grange Social Notes Highlight Visits
William Brewer and Sandra Bergstrom visited Jim and Nancy Bader on Saturday evening. Clarence Methner and Mrs Sexton visited Mrs Sexton who had just returned from Clare hospital Thursday. Wesley Oliver celebrated his 90th birthday Saturday evening with couple guests and refreshments. W G Mowbray of Denver called at Stevee homes Wednesday of last week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarend
Methner
John
Sexton
Fred Sexton
Clare Hospital
William Brewer Sand
Sahdra Bergstrom
Jim
Nancy Bader
Wesley Oliver
W. G. Mowbray
Denver
Colorado
Stevee
Birthday Night At Grarige Grange
The Grarige Grange newsletter notes a birthday night with Marie Brown presenting a program of readings and riddles. Bessie Holquist won a ring toss prize, Barbara Sexton and Marie Brown baked birthday cakes served with ice cream. Members Marguerite Dawson and Otis Northen shared birthdays this month. supper followed with Valentine halves to match missing partners. A card party, upcoming guest talks including FFA students, and a white elephant bingo are planned for March 5. The annual fish fry supported by the group raised funds for about 200 attendees, with special thanks to Orley Rogers and Laurence Seiter for the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marie Brown
Bessie Holquist
Barbara Sexton
Marguerite ‘Dawson
Otis Northen
Marguerite
Otis
Clare
General Hospitals
Jon
Marie
FFA
Orley Rogers
Laurence
Seiter
Mount Etna Eruptions Mark Europe’s Tallest Volcano Record
Historical records note Etna as Europe’s tallest volcano with over 50 major eruptions. Its last violent outbreak occurred in 1950, while toll charges through the Suez Canal once prompted liners to offload passengers for rail transfers before reboarding after transit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Suez Canal
Mount Etna
Sicily
Etna
Europe
Plymouth Dealer Sweepstakes Promises Grand Prize
Hurry for a chance at a $50,000 prize by registering the motor or serial number on a free entry form at any Plymouth dealer. No purchase required. First prize $50,000 with a secondary prize of $2,500 and a trip to an unnamed location.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Plymouth
Community Notices and Birth Announcement Highlights
A parish birthday dinner for Jake Miller is noted with family members listed. The piece also reports a special district school meeting planned for February 25 at 8 p.m. and local visits among Bates, Hutchinson, and Kemp families. Kurt Duane Bagley, born February 14 in Flint, is welcomed by Ken and Marg Bagley.
Hemstreet Extension Meeting Plans Achievement Day
The Eagle Home Demonstration Group met Friday afternoon February 16 with Mrs Mary Hem Street. Mrs Mary Miller conducted the business meeting. Minutes from the last meeting were read by secretary Mrs Ethel Penrose. Seven members were present. Plans were made for Achievement Day on May 2 at Harrison. Agnes Pudway led a lesson on new fabrics and their care. Lunch was served. Next meeting will be with Mrs Ethel Penrose in March. Janie Kleiner RN from St Marys Hospital in Saginaw spent the week at home with her parents Mr and Mrs Ernest Kiefer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eagle Home
Janie ‘Kleiner
St Marys Hospital
Saginaw
Ernest Kiefer
Local Family Visits Prompted by Sunday Calls in Coleman
Southeast Sheridan Homer Livingston of Flint called on his mother Mrs Hattie Livingston Saturday. Mrs Willard Phillips and her Sterling daughters dined with James Bradley and Evelyn. Ernest Young and son visited James Bradley and Carl Elm Grove. Russell Young family joined Sunday calls in Coleman with Mr and Mrs Wolford Siel and son.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Homer. Livingston
Flint
Hattie Livingston
Willard Phillips
Sterling
James
Bradley
Evelyn
Ernest Young
Carl
Elm Grove
Jimmie -Visi
Russell
Coleman
Wolford
Siel
Jim Bradley
Local Couple Hosts Weekend Guests in Dover
Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Cunningham and boys were dinner guests Sunday of the Nevill family. Mr. and Mrs. James Wilson and daughter Elsie, former residents, called in the afternoon. Mr. and Mrs. Ted Hill and boys of Saginaw were dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. Herman Rank and Alma.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur Cunningham
Nevill
James. Wilson
Elsie
Ted Hill
Saginaw
Herman Rank
Alma
Valentine Dover School Party Delightful Parent Night
Valentine Dover School hosted a party for children and parents on February 4. Mrs Davison organized games and contests while the students showcased activities. A prize winner was treated to ice cream bars after the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Davison
Young People Hear Mission Work Birthday Party
The adult and young group met at the Leposky home for a regular monthly party and a surprise birthday party for Edith Cunningham. A total of 23 attended with Mr and Mrs Max Yeley as visitors sharing missionary activities and devotions. Arthur Cunningham offered a closing prayer before a birthday lunch was served. The next gathering on March 1 plans a dinner outing for the men and their wives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Leposky
Edith Cunningham
Max Yeley
Pleasant
Yeley
Sth
Arthur. Cunningham
Bendleton Hotel Installs New Television Service
A Bendleton Oregon hotel registers a new television service for guests. The clerk spots a driver and the driver notices the clerk as a car is parked outside the youth stand. The piece cites the Michigan word Mishigamaw meaning Great Water.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michigan
Bendleton
Oregon
Youthside
Tlérc
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Red” Bell
Speedway
Clare Manufacturing Co
Clare, Mich
Western Auto Store
Guy Autry
McEwan
Lila Wood
Melvin Wendell
Wendehl
MT. Vernon
Grarige
Houghton’s
Wolverine Laboratories
Mile Rd
Detroit
Bryan Miller
Jake
Clifford Wood
Lloyd’ Athey
Freddie
Bryan D. Miller
Ann
Stephen
Sheridan
Dover.news
Valentine Dover
Harrison
Great Lakes
Trueworth
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