Farwell hosts Sukiyaki party with Japanese dress
Mr. and Mrs. Elton Barber entertained Saturday night with a Japanese Sukiyaki party at their home. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. Ed Willey and Miss Martha Cook. Four men had past ties to Japan and shared interest in its changes. guests enjoyed sukiyaki, rice wine, and tea while Mrs. Barber demonstrated chopstick use and guests attempted Japanese phrases before finishing with cards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elton Barber
Ed Willey
Luane Liebt
Martha Cook
David Studdard
Clare
Japan
Frank Seeley Departs Life
Frank Seeley died February 15 1961 at his daughter’s home in Farwell Michigan aged 87 years 9 months and 23 days He was born April 24 1873 in Hillsdale County Michigan son of Peter B Seeley and Jane Seeley He married Elda Lemmon October 28 1896 and had four children Clarence F Theodore P who predeceased him Survived by widow Elda daughter Lois Birdsall of Farwell son Lewis Paul of Clio two granddaughters three great grandsons one sister Mrs Elsie Petersen Huntington Indiana and many nieces and nephews He was loved by family and friends.
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Frank Seeley
Hillsdale County
Michigan
Peter B
Jane Seeley
Farwell
Mr. Seeley
Lfe
Elda Lemmon
Clarence F
Theodore P
Elda
Lois Birdsall
Lewis Paul
Clio
Elsie Petersen
Huntington
Indiana
Farwell Briefs Show Busy Weekend for Local Families
Local households reported Sunday visits from relatives and friends across Evart Clare and surrounding towns. Notable gatherings include Mrs. Pauline Leis of Clare celebrating her 80th birthday with family, and multiple trips to Sag inaw Mt. Pleasant and Detroit by relatives.
Band Boosters Elect Officers
The Band Boosters Club met Monday and enjoyed a performance by the band under new teacher Miss Brenda Beck. Officers elected are Lucille Torres president Hazel Tryon vice president Ann Oliver treasurer and Lillian Halslander secretary. The group plans to finish paying band uniforms and promotes band interests to parents.
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Brenda Beck
Lucille Torres
Hazel Tryon
Ann Oliver
Lillian Halslander
World Day of Prayer Service at Farwell LDS Church
Attendees at the World Day of Prayer service at the Farwell L D S Church were welcomed by Elder Hobart Beavers. Frieda Rosevear played the organ and John Sommers gave the invocation. Leo Higgins led a responsive reading and spoke on the global annual observance to promote salvation for all people. Marilyn Walker sang, Michael Coffey played an organ solo, and Rev. Allan provided materials and led the offering. C Hiram Gates delivered the message Forward Through the Ages, closing with a solo by Mrs. Don Luce accompanying on the organ.
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Farwell R.lds. Church
Hobart Beavers
Frieda Rosevear
John Sommers
Leo Higgins
Marilyn Walker
Michael Coffey
Allan
Foward
C. Hiram Gates
Don Luce
Death of Norman Tolson noted Lake George artist
Lake George mourns the loss of Norman Tolson born in England on March 25 1883 a renowned artist and community leader He studied at the Chicago Art Institute and Munich Royal Academy later directing decor at Stevens Hotel and teaching at Beloit College Tolson built a home and studio in Lake George with his wife and contributed to the Farm Bureau Chamber of Commerce and the Lake George Community Church He is survived by his wife two sons four grandchildren two sisters and a brother Funeral services were held at the Lake George Community Church with burial in Lake George Cemetery
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Lake George
Norman Tolson
Tolson
England
United States
Kansas City School of Fine Arts
Chicago Art Institute
Royal Academy of Art
Munich
Kunst:Gewerbe Schule
Lodoni
Ith
Kansas City Art Institute
Stevens
Chicago
Beloit College
Wisconsin
Layton School of Art
Milwaukee
Lake George Village
Farm Bureau
Chamber of Commerce
Tolsons
Norman Jr
Buffalo
New York
Morton
San Jose
California
Cometer
Farwell Briefs Highlights Family Celebrations and Health News
John Bedard and son Gregg were honored on their 45th wedding anniversary at the Francis Bedard home in Troy. Kenneth Myers hosted guests from Mt. Pleasant and Milwaukee as the Garber family joined for a weekend meal. Bobby Godwin remains hospitalized at Clare with a heart condition. Mrs. Ingraham underwent major surgery in Mt. Pleasant and is recovering with her mother Mrs. Bates by her side.
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John’ Bedard
Gregg
William ‘Bedard
Francis Bedard
Orr’ ‘Troy
William’ "Bedard
Kenneth Myers
James Stokes
Mt. Pleasant
Robert Garber
Milwaukee
Garbers
Suipper
Mrs. Myers
Bobby
Winfield Godwin
Clare Hospital
William Ingrahams
Mt. Pleasant Community Hospital
Bates
Ingraham
Local Family News Highlights Visits and Illness
Mr and Mrs John Agle and Mrs Gary Agle returned from Florida bringing oranges and gladiolus. The Agles hosted Sunday dinner with the Raymond Agile and Sam Butterfield families. Sam is cared for by Mr and Mrs Sam Butterfield. Clare Butterfield’s Bay City home previously burned. Glenn and family visited from Detroit. Rumsey Swallow and Cathy of Harrison visited Mrs Roy Shear who is ill. Kerwin and Gary Paesen entertained Homer Rodgers. Hattie Butterfield underwent surgery and needs cards. Mae Sprague ill with Sprague miserable.
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John Agle
Gary Agle
Dallas
Kevin
Florida
Gladiolus
John Agleés
Raymond
Agile
Sam Butterfield
Sammy Jr
Clare Butterfield
Bay City
Grover’ Updyke Sr
Glenn
Detroit
Rumsey Swallow
Cathy
Harrison
Roy Shear
Kerwin
Gary Paesen
Homer Rodgers
Hattie Butterfield
Osteopathic Hospital
Saginaw
Mae Sprague
Mr. Sprague
Farwell Methodist Church Announces Meetings and Events
The Farwell Methodist Church official board meets February 23 at 7 30 p m All members should attend A roller skating party at Lake Roller Rink is February 28 at 7 30 p m Beat the church at 7 00 for rides Etha Nagler missionary from Hong Kong speaks February 28 at 8 00 p m W S C S plans meeting contact Mrs W Badger by February 25 Membership class begins March 5 at 2 00 p m Elder Herbert Reece guest speaker at 11 a m service Regional Meeting set for 2 30 p m Sunday
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Farwell Methodist Church
M.V P
Lake Roller Rink
Etha Nagler
Hong Kong
Avalt
W.S.C.S
W. Badger
Nasfy Ewart
Herbert Reece
Houghton Lake
Farwell Rl.d.s
Barracks No 228 WWI meeting set for Feb 26
Clare and Isabella Barracks No. 228 of World War I will meet Sunday February 26 at the American Legion Hall in Mt. Pleasant. A pot-luck dinner starts at 1:00 PM. Charles Cooper will share interesting information. All members urged to attend.
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Clare and Isabella
American Legion Hall
Mt. Pleasant
Charles Cooper
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