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Newspaper

Clare Sentinel

Location

Clare, Michigan, United States of America

Date

Feb 26, 1954

Page

12

Mrs Dale Groves Honored At Shower At Ritter Home

Mrs Dale Groves was honored at a stork shower Friday evening at the home of Mrs Kenneth Ritter with Mrs Gwen Peterson as co Hostess. Three tables of contract were played and prizes awarded to high score Mrs Paul Sheponski, second high Mrs Bessie Woodcock, and low to Mrs John Groves. Delicious refreshments were served and gifts presented to the honored guest.

Dale Groves Kenneth Ritter Gwen Peterson Paul, Sheponski Bessie Woddcock John Groves Mt. Pleasant

Union Ladies Spend Social Hour At Mrs Beale Home

Mrs Catharine Beale hosted the Congregational Ladies Union on Friday February 19 with six members and two visitors. Mrs James McKay led the business meeting in the president's absence. A social hour followed with refreshments and Mrs C A Brink guiding the program. Next meeting set for March 5.

Union Catharine Beale Congregational Ladies Union James McKay C. A. Brink

Susannah Wesley Circle Maps Banquet and Bazaar Plans

The Susannah Wesley Circle met February 22 in the Methodist church parlors with strong attendance. Mrs. Albert Seiter led prayer in place of the absent chair, and Mrs. Carl Elliott resigned as chair with Mrs. Seiter elected to fill the vacancy through June. Devotions by Mrs. Marvin Witbeck followed by hymn singing, scripture from Acts 18 24, and a poem closed the session. A film Our Newest Neighbors was shown by Rev. L J Negrrns with Mrs. Warren White reading the script. guests Neva Myers and Mary Ireland were introduced.

Susannah Wesley Circle Methodist Church Albert Seiter Carl Elliott Tennessee Seiter Marvin Witbeck Lake Jesus God L. J. Negrrns Warren White Neva Myers Mary Ireland

Wise Pepper Club High Scorers Named

The Wise Pepper Club met at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Lennox on a February Friday with five tables. High scores went to Mrs. George Renner and Lawrence Atkinson, with second to Mrs. John Stough and Barney McNerney, and traveler to Mrs. Charles Bonham. A pot luck lunch followed.

Wise Pepper Club Raymond Lennox George Renner Lawrence Atkinson John Stough Barney—McNerneyylow K. B. Potter Henry Russell Charles Bonham Elmer Methner Harry Lennox Murray Gordon Potter

Extension Clubs Address Counting Calories and Meal Planning

Clare Extension Group met at Mrs. Bernard Tubbs home for a lesson on Counting Calories with a low cal orie dinner for nine. East Vernon Extension Group held an all day meeting at Mrs. Wilson Bader home with lessons on Up-to-Date Meal Planning and social activities for 19 members.

CLARE Clare Extension Group No Bernard Tubbs Raymond Hanchett Hagle Dave Wee, Vane Charles Richter Homer Borle James Corsant Don Young East Vernon Wilson Bader George Harold White Lewis Dawson Clarence Bader Charles Smith Omer Parent Mason Smith White Forest Brewer W. Bader C. Bader Parent M. Smith

Horden couple marks 50th wedding anniversary

Mr and Mrs John Horden of Loomis celebrate their fiftieth wedding anniversary with a family gathering at the Maxwell home. Guests enjoy games and refreshments as a three tier cake is shared and gifts are given. The couple, married February 20, 1904 in Saginaw, have one son Donald and daughter Marjorie, and attend St. Cecilia's Church.

John Horden Loomis Norman Maxwell Anne Maxwell Clare Flint Herrick Myr Horden Donald Marjorie Gendregske Harrison St. Cecilia’s. Catholic Church

Social Clubs Hold Cards and Dances In Local Gatherings

The Octo Club met at Mrs. John G. White’s home for two tables of contract with High by Mrs. Hollis Walton and second high by Mrs. Roy Beltinck. Rachel Russell hosted the Merry Eight Club for two tables of pepper with high score by Mrs. Ezra Cobleigh. Bouehey’s seventieth birthday celebrated with family gathering February 20. Mrs. Dexter Elden hosted a Monday bridge for two tables with high score to Mrs. Frank LaGoe. G-3H-W class hosted a square dance at Mt. Vernon Grange February 20. Next meeting March 18 with Rosebush Methodist class as guests. Tuesday Bridge at Mrs. W. A. Maynard’s in Coleman featured ties for high between Mrs. Louisa Bowler and Mrs. Marl Houghton. Lorraine Schultz starred in Lenawee Theatre Guild’s Arsenic and Old Lace in Adrian February 18–20. postgrad Lorraine works at Keweena Manufacturing in Adrian.

John G. White Hollis Walton Roy Beltinck Larry Jackson Rachel Russell Ezra Cobleigh Kate Morgan Catharine Beale Omer Parent Dexter Elden Monday Evening Bridge Club Mays. Austin Mayer Leonel Green Frank LaGoe Allen Mekkes Elden Mt. Vernon Grange Harold White Rosebush Coleman Thomas Campbell Louisa Bowler Marl Houghton Bowler Houghton Kuno Hammerberg Lorraine Schultz Lenawee ‘Theatre Guild Adrian Elaine Harper Rosemary Lane Miss Lane Lorraine Thomas Abbott Adrian College Kewanee Manufacturing Company

Lollypop Train Birthday Party for Carleen Stephenson

Carleen Stephenson observed her third birthday on February 23 with a party hosted by her mother Mrs. Carl Stephenson. Eight guests attended with grandmothers Mrs. Glen Poet and Mrs. William Stephenson and great aunt Mrs. Morgan Thompson from Hast Budd Lake. The centerpiece featured a train filled with Jollypops, and guests had plastic placecards. Ice cream birthday cake pop and coffee were served. Carleen received many gifts.

Carleen’Stephenson Carl Stephenson Carleen Glen Poet William Stephenson Morgan Thompson Hast Budd Lake

Mrs Alma High Hosts DAR Meeting at Coleman Colony Home

Alma High hosted Michilimacinac Chapter Daughters of the American Revolution at her Coleman Colony home on February 20. Regent Florence Rassat presided and Vice Regent Florence Simmons led the Pledge. Nettie Holbrook was elected delegate to the State DAR Convention in Battle Creek. Georgia Littlefield’s resignation as Chapter Historian was accepted. Officers will be elected in May rather than February. The next meeting will be in March at Florence Simmons’s Coleman home.

Alma P. High Michilimacinac Coleman Florence Rassat Florence Simmons Nettie Holbrook D.A.R Battle Creek Georgia Littlefield Alma High Montre Gee Florence Simons

Mary Wallace Announces Engagement of Mary Hila to William Geeck

Mary Wallace and Mrs Chester Wallace of Lake announce the engagement of their daughter Mary Hila to William P. Geeck, son of Mr and Mrs Perry Geeck of Coleman. No wedding date has been set.

Chester A. Wallace Lake Mary Hila William P. Geeck Perry Geeck Coleman

Denes Wade Suylandt Golden Wedding Anniversary Celebration

Mr and Mrs Wade Suylandt of Clare celebrated their golden wedding on February 3. About 53 friends gathered February 7 for a pot luck lunch at 430 after which gifts were opened. Grandsons Rod Jeff Raymond Gerald Gordon provided music and square dances were recalled. The group sang On Your Golden Wedding Day and a gala time was enjoyed.

Wade ‘Suylandt Route 4 Clare Farwell Stiylandt Rod Jeff Raymond Gerald Gordon Stiyland Gary Larry Lorenz

Mrs. Pinaire Hosts Beta Sigma Phi Meeting

Beta Sigma Phi meets at president Mrs. Robert Pinaire's home on Monday February 22. Officers report and finances approved. fund raising discussed. Members Toell-Birs RoxActien and Kirkpatrick to report on Cancer Convention. Cultural program titled Happiness through Understanding presented. Next meeting March 2 at Congregational Church basement.

Beta Sigma Phi Robert Pinaire Neil Sowle Robert Campbell Campbell Russell Toell-Birs RoxActien William Kirkpatrick Funt Theo Pixley David Jondrow Pinaire Jondrow Congregational Church Peter Reale Kirkpatrick

Mary-Martha Circle Hosts Film Study Discussion

The Mary Martha Circle met in the church parlors after noon on February 18 for its monthly gathering. Rev L J Nevins led prayer. Mrs Lois Foell read minutes. treasurer Edra Gault reported finances. Discussions covered Father Son banquet, Mother Daughter banquet plans, and a study of Spanish Speaking Americans with a film Our Newest Neighbors shown by Rev Nevins. Refreshments were provided by Mae Chaffee and Miranda Brock. next meeting set for March 17 with Foell and Doris Foss as hostesses.

Mary-Martha Circle Esther Williams L. J. Nevins Lois Foell Edra Gault Dora Nevins Ina Hammond Nevins Mae Chaffee Miranda Brock Foell Doris Foss

Loomis Missionary Church Class Hosts Party at Teacher’s Home

Fourteen members and friends of the Hi Callers class at Loomis Missionary Church enjoyed a Thursday evening party at teacher Mrs. Warren Tice’s home. The group played games watched television and shared a light meal. They reported a good time and plan another party soon.

Hi Callers Loomis Missionary Church Warren Tice

Mrs. Bob Mitchell Hosts Tally Club Evening

Mrs. Bob Mitchell hosted the Tally Club on Saturday evening in February for a contract night. High score went to Mrs. Bud Drebert while Mrs. Pixley scored low. Travelers included Mrs. Russell Foell. refreshments carried a Valentine theme.

Robert Mitchell Satay van Burdo

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