Kilgrens Honored at Farewell Party
The Methodist Church congregation held a farewell for Rev Hilding Kilgren his wife and family. The Kilgrens move to Otsego to pastor a Methodist church. Mrs Nelson Johnston presided and Preston Johnson showed colored slides including Crater Lake scenes.
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The
Methodist Church
Hilding Kilgren
Kilgrens
Sego
Nelson Johnston
Preston Johnson
Memorial Field Fou
Crater Lake
Washington anniversary supper bids fond farewell to minister couple
Mrs Johnston hosted a church basement supper with a Washington birthday red and white motif. Harvey Lowery toasted the departing Rev Kilgren and wife, delivering warm humor and regret. Kilgrens replied with thanks as gifts of an occasional table and purse were presented.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eggeral Beets
Washington
Janice
Mra. Johnston
Harvey Lowery
Rev. Kilgren
Rev Henry Ball Named New Methodist Minister in Rosebush
The Rev Henry Ball of Big Rapids accepts the Rosebush charge and will preach his first sermon March 2. He and his Oklahoma born wife Mrs Ball bring two sons Maclyn 14 and Jimmy 8, with musical and artistic talents noted in the family. The church board welcomes the Ball family as the new pastoral team.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Ball
Big Rapids
Rosebush
Methodist Church
Ball
Maclyn
Jimmy
Shirley Coon
Oklahoma
University of Oklahoma
Boston University School of Theology
Missouri
Indiana
Detroit
Third Avenue
Y.W.C.A
New York City
Balls
Jimmy Balligs
Rosebush Church Board
Ray Kniffens Return Home From Florida Trip
Mr and Mrs Ray Kniffen and son Terry and Miss Jean Ferris return from a three week Florida trip. They describe a January summertime along the Gulf coast visiting Ringling Brothers Circus at Sarasota and Lido Beach with side trips to Lookout and Signal Mountains. The group arrived home February 10th to snow drifts.
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Ray Kniffen
Terry
Jean Ferris
Florida
South
Kniffens
Mobile
Alabama
Panama City
Gulf of Mexico
Tampa Bay
Sarasota
Ringling Brothers Circus
St. Petersburg
Jay Stinson
Mt. Pleasant
Lido Beach
Tarpon Springs
Fountain of Youth
Rosebush
Hol Voisin
Lookout
Signal Mountains
Fire Safety Tip for Winter Home Heating
Glean out chimney flues and inspect them before cold weather. Avoid fires by removing debris and checking for obstructions to ensure proper draft and safe operation of heating appliances.
Office Moves Into New Rosebush Quarters
The Rosebush telephone office switched to new quarters on Monday February 24 marking a major upgrade. Alma Hoste received the first call from the new switchboard at 1 30 pm. Dora Walker continues as veteran operator providing off the record service and handling church and doctor calls.
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Rosebush
Michigan Bell
Stewart McArthur
Ir. Maher
Shina
Midland
Romaine
Saginaw
Western Electric
al Leonard
Homer Letts
Bell
Lee Green
Cal Foss
Andy Irving
Clare
Warren Tice
Gladwin
Alma Hoste
Dora Walker
Homer Campbell
Walker
Dora
Ella
Northwest Mounted Polies
Vallage
Mt. Peasant
George and Family Honored at Farewell Party
Mr and Mrs George Leasher and family were honored Thursday night by neighborhood families and Gilmore Sunday School members at the Walton school house. The event featured community singing and a skit Henrys Mail Order Wife performed by local residents. Harvey Lowery gave farewell gifts while Mrs Leasher read a poem reflecting on leaving for their new home near Blanchard. A cooperative supper followed in the basement.
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George Leasher
Gilmore Sunday School
Walton
Blanchard
Henry
Ray Kniffen
Harvey Lowery
Gene Cook
Vaness Cook
Albert Vanderhoof Dies in California at 80
Mrs. John Crawford received word of the death of her brother Albert Vanderhoof at the Loma Linda Sanitarium in California on Tuesday February 18. He was eighty years old and had visited Michigan frequently with relatives before leaving to see his children in California.
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John Crawford
Albert Vanderhoof
Vanderhoof
Loma Linda
California
Michigan
Rosebush House Move For Mrs Dora Walker Family
Friends and relatives held a Saturday morning bee to move the Dora Walker family furnishings to their new home on the Dr Stewart McArthur property north of town. Earl House Bob Gardner Ed Vogel Elmo Mogg Don Shively Floyd House Ivan Brasington and Ed Neff helped load and unload the goods by 11 30. A noon dinner was served by Mrs Mogg and Mrs Hal House at the new residence.
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Rosebush
Dora Walker
Stewart McArthur
Earl House
Bob Gardner
Ed Vogel
Elmo Mogg
Don Shively
Floyd House
Ivan Brasington
Ed Neff
Walkers
Boy Scout Troop Adds New Member and Paper Drive Funds
The Boy Scout troop met with leader Carl Baird at the town hall on Monday night February 24. Raymond Martin discussed First Aid with the group as plans for class work were made. Eugene Villarreal joined, bringing the troop to 19 members. They sold their first load of waste paper last Saturday, earning $39, and Preston Johnson donated a dollar to bring the total to $40 for the camp fund. The scouts thanked villagers for strong cooperation on the drive.
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Carl Baird
Raymond Martin
Scout Committee
Eugene Villarreal
Preston Johnson
Oak Ridge Farm Bureau Meets for February Session
Mr and Mrs William Coughlin hosted the Oak Ridge Farm Bureau for a February meeting with thirteen members present They discussed completing the Mt Pleasant 4 H Club building by the August fair and planning a 4 H camp at Coldwater Lake County Agent Mellencamp spoke on county projects since May 1945 and on cooperatives Bob Watson led the discussion and refreshments followed by the host couple.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Coughlin
Oak Ridge Farm Bureau
Fair Grounds
Mt. Pleasant
Mellencamp
Coldwater Lake
Bob Watson
Coughlin
Center W S C S Dinner Held at Walton School
The Center W S C S held its regular monthly dinner in Walton school dining room on February 19. 74 members were served a noon meal matching the red and white decor. Mrs. Orrin First presided at the business meeting with group singing led by Mrs. David Bellinger and a George Washington reading by Mrs. Darwin Johnson. Mrs. Irvin Schutt was named secretary to replace Mrs. Seth Carrier. March dinner committee includes Mrs. Ida Johnson Mrs. Gerald Cameron and Mrs. Russell Johnston.
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W.S.C.S
Walton School
Darwin Johnson
4-H Club
Orrin First
David Bellinger
Irvin Schutt
Seth Carrier
Ida Johnson
Gerald Cameron
Russell Johnston
Church Mass Schedule at St Henry’s Catholic Church
Rev Gordon Grant announces mass times for Vernon Township with services on the first and third Sundays at 9 00 am and on the second fourth and fifth Sundays at 10 30 am All are welcome to attend this parish schedule update.
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ST. Henry’s Catholic Church
Gordon Grant
Vernon Township
Rosebush Methodist Church Service and Activities
Rev. H. W. Kilgren leads Sunday School at 10 15 a m and Worship at 11 15 a m Youth Fellowship meets on alternate Sundays at Rosebush and Seaton W S C S meets the second Wednesday evening each month Choir practice Thursday evenings
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Rosebush
Seaton
W.S.C.S
Presbyterian Church Service and Meeting Schedule
Rev R Thomson pastor Rosebush church Bible School 9 45 Morning Service 10 45 Evening service 8 00 Wise church Bible school 11 00 Preaching service 12 00 noon Ladies Aid meets in Rosebush first Wednesday Wise Ladies Aid second Wednesday Monthly
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John Deere
Grléedler Tractors
Brewer Implement Store
Ball New Methodist
Ray Kniffens
George Leashers
BOY Scout News
W.S.C.S. Meeting
Church News
Rosebush Methodist Church
H. W. Kilgren
Harrison, Michigan
Lennox Heating
Joslins
Farwell, Michigan
FOX DE Luxe
Fox de Luxe Brewing Co
Grand Rapids, Mich
al NG ‘Milker
Orval Vandewarker
Clare, Michigan
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