Women Social Circles Schedule January Meetings
The Ladies Union plans a Friday afternoon gathering with Mrs. Josephine Murdoch at 2:30. Baptist King's Daughters Society meets in the church basement on Wednesday to tie off a quilt and will hold a regular meeting January 9. Susannah Wesley Circle hosts January meeting January 10 at Mrs. Warren White home with pledge service. Peggy Runyan hosted a New Year party at her Dunlop Road home Monday night with ten guests and late refreshments. W.S.C.S. opens the new year January 9 at Mrs. Stirling's on Dunlop Road with officer installation. Supper Club dined at Gleason's Tuesday 6:30 with contract bridge. Hartshorn, Wise, Zinser guests. Wise Pepper Club held last week at the Morrison home with seven tables. prizes to Ahrens, McDonald, Luptak, Renner. pot luck lunch. The club plans January Ath at Barney McNerney’s. New Year Eve party at Tice home featured pepper games and birthday cake. guests included Renner, Ahrens, Ramey, Streif, and another without the honoree present.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baptist King’s Daughters Society
Peggy Runyan
Dunlop Road
W.S.C.S
Chas. Stirling
Wilbur Ireland
Gertrude Gardner
Erma Byers
Wise Pepper Club
Bruce Morrison
Doris Ahrens
Carl McDonald
Mike Luptak
George Renner
Barney McNerney
John Tice
Tom Ramey
Joe Streif
Plone
Farwell Townsend Club
Clara Rebekah Lodge No
Clare Kiwanis Club
Hotel Doherty
Farwell Rebekah Lodge No
Farwell
Lodge No. 211
Clare Study Club
Clare Knights of Columbus
Clare Common Council
Clare Lodge No. 333
1.C.C.F
The
Red Cross
Clare Rotary Club
Barnes Cafe
Clare
Loomis Townsend Club
Advance Grange No. 1014
O.B.S
Vernon Township
Red Crogs
Elm Grove
Farwell Knights of Pythias Lodge
Clara Theta Rho
Walter A. Larnian
American Legion
Claré Masonic Lodge
Clare P.T.A
Ecréoni
Four Square Club
Masonic Temple
Clare, Townsend “Club
Rationing At A Glance Sugar Stamp No 39
Sugar stamp No. 39 valid January 1 through April 30 for five pounds. Prices complaints to the local War Price and Rationing Board price clerk by calling Harrison 2751.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
War Price and Rationing Board
Harrison
Evelyn Decker and Clair Calkins Wed in Bay City
Miss Evelyn Decker of Midland married Clair Calkins in Bay City at 4:00 PM Monday December 31. Clair, a Clare High School graduate class of 1941, works for Michigan Bell in Midland. Evelyn is with Western Union Telegraph in Midland. They plan a brief honeymoon to Detroit and vicinity and will reside there after the wedding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
EB. J. Calkins
Evelyn Decker
Midland
Calkins
Clair
Bay City
Clare High School
Michigan Bell Telephone Company
Western Union Telegraph Company
Detroit
Pansy Chapman Becomes Bride of Edward Gordon
Virginia Gordon announces the marriage of her son Edward G Gordon to Miss Pansy Chapman daughter of Mr and Mrs Earl Chapman of Mt Pleasant. They spoke their vows before Rev C W Mackenzie on December 22. The bride wore a white chiffon dress trimmed in gold sequins. They were attended by the bride's sister and brother in law. The couple will live in Mt Pleasant where the groom is employed by the Pure Oil Company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Virginia Gordon
Edward G
Pansy Chapman
Earl Chapman
Mt. Pleasant
C. W. Mackenzie
Pure Oil Company
Schultz Deming Tie the Knot in Clare Parsonage
Marie Schultz and Merle Deming of Winn Michigan and Mt Pleas ant Michigan united in a single ring ceremony read by Rev E C Leyrer at St John By Lutheran parsonage Clare January 1 1946 at 1215 am Witnesses were Mrs BE Leyrer Clare and Miss Henrietta Schlichter Saginaw They will reside in Winn with Deming son of Delbert and Mrs Deming and Schultz daughter of Mike and Mrs Schultz
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Merle Deming
Winn
Michigan
Marie Schultz
Mt. Pleasant
E. C. Leyrer
St. John’s By. Lutheran Parsonage
Clare
BE. C. Leyrer
Henrietta Schlichter
Saginaw
Methodist Youth Fellowship New Year Party Highlights
Thirty two Clare Methodist Youth Fellowship members gathered at the church on New Year s Eve at 8 30 for a sleigh ride, returning for refreshments and games. Rev Charles B Hahn led a devotional service as the year began, with a gitch night hour before departure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clare Methodist Youth Fellowship Group
Charles B. Hahn
Mary Isabel McConnell Weds Daniel Kerley in Bahrain Gulf Ceremony
Mary Isabel McConnell daughter of Mr and Mrs Raymond McConnell Rosebush Michigan wed Daniel J Kerley son of Mr and Mrs D J Kerley El Paso Texas on December 1 at St John s Church Manama Bahrain Island Persian Gulf Reverend Father Gabriel officiated nuptial mass. The bride wore neon blue crepe with feather hat and carried a white prayer book. Attendant Mrs Paul Starley wore rose crepe. Best man James Maness of New York. Reception for about 100 at Club Terrace. Couple to tour India then return to United States after Kerley s contract with Standard Oil ends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raymond McConnell
Rosebush
Mary Isabel
Daniel J. Kerley
D. J. Kerley
el Paso
Texas
St. John’s Church
Manama
Bahyrein Island
Persian Gulf
Gabriel
Paul Starley
Detroit
James Maness
New York
Club Terrace
India
Clare High School
Providence School of Nursing
Ford Hospital
States
Barhein Petroleum Company Ltd
Bahrein Island
University of Pennsylvania
Standard Oil Company of
Los Angeles
Kerley
P T A Christmas Party Shines At City Hall
The Clare P T A held a holiday party Friday December 27 at City Hall for high school students alumni and guests. About eighty enjoyed Brownie's Orchestra prizes from Citizens State Bank and a floor show featuring Linda Jones Jeanie Bowler Nancy Neff Judy Johnson and the comedy duo Earl Ruby and Harley Holt. Refreshments were served as the event drew praise and the P T A expressed thanks and hopes for an annual affair.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clare P.T.A
Brownie
Citizens State Bank
Joanne Richard
Linda Jones
Jeanie Bowler
Nancy Neff
Judy Johnson
Harold Jones
Earl Ruby
Harley Holt
P.T.A
The Horton Case Farewell Surprise for Moving to Harton Township
Mr and Mrs Horton Case hosted a farewell gathering Sunday evening with a musical program and visitors from several families. Attendees included A J Archbold Phillip Gou die and family Meredith Goudie Arthur Goudie from South Bend Indiana Kenneth Gunderman Ray Archbold John Archbold Lynn Archbold Duane Archbold and Pvt Oliver Nash from Fort McClellan Alabama.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Horton Case
Harton Township
A. J. Archbold
Phillip Goudie
Meredith
Arthur Goudie
Arthur
South Bend
Indiana
Kenneth Gunderman
Ray Archbold
John Archbold
Lynn Archbold
Invelyn
Duane Archbold
Harrison
Pvt
Oliver Nash
Fort McClellan
Ala
Plans Fast-Track DDT Distribution After War End
New York reports that postwar demand accelerates mass distribution of DDT the insect killer. Dr. Paul A Neal of NIH warns careless handling of DDT residues can cause toxicity in humans and advises avoiding spray in kitchens or food storage areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Paul A. Neal
Industrial Hygiene Laboratory
National Institute of Health
Girls of Davy's Department Store Hold Christmas Party
The Davys store girls visited Mr and Mrs L D Fisher at their home for the annual Christmas party on Thursday evening December 19. They enjoyed lunch and a festive hour around a lighted Christmas tree, with gifts distributed by Elnora Williams, the youngest member of the group, before departing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Davys
Congregational Ladies Guild Elects New Officers
The Congregational Ladies Guild held its annual meeting at Mrs. Fred Hudson’s home with co hosts Mrs. Alice Loomis and Ms. Glen Lloyd. Vice President Mrs. A Wellman presided. officers elected: Mrs. Everett Cook president, Mrs. Alex Artibee first vice president, Mrs. Stanley Masten second vice president, Mrs. Lionel Duncan secretary, and Mrs. Donald Richardson treasurer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congregational Ladies Guild
Fred Hudson
Alice Loomis
Glen Lloyd
A. Wellman
Harold Watson
Matthew
Everett Cook
Alex Artibee
Stanley Masten
Lionel Duncan
Donald Richardson
Guild
Theeatess
John Roes Entertain Southern Guests on Christmas Holidays
John Roe hosted holiday guests including his daughter and family Mr. and Mrs. H. L. Dearmin of St. Petersburg Calorida. The Dearmins traveled from Michigan for a white Christmas while Mrs. Louise Jensen and Mrs. Alice Cox joined from Clare. They reported cold weather and snowfall reaching Birmingham and Tennessee. They left homeward last weekend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Roe
H. L. Dearmin
Lee
Janice Ann
St. Petersburg
Birmingham
Alabama
Tennessee
Werwcky
Michigan
Clare Isabella District I O C F and Rebekah January Meeting
The Clare Isabella District Assn of I.O.C.F. and Rebekah Lodges will hold their January meeting next Friday evening January 11, hosted by the Clare lodges. Members are asked to bring hot dishes for lunch as a fine program is arranged and good attendance is expected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clare-Isabella District Association
Theta Rho Girls Club prepares public installation
The Clara Theta Rho Girls Club No. 11 met in the 1.0.C.F. hall with nine members and two Rebekah sisters. Officers will be installed next Wednesday January 9 as a public ceremony with mothers and friends invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Percy Jones Hospital
Clara Rebekah Lodge Plans January Activities and Installations
Sixteen members of Clara Rebekah Lodge No. 167 met January 1 with Vice Grand Marguerite Leonard presiding. Birthday supper January 8 is moved to January 14 for joint installation with the brothers. District Association meeting January 11 and an apron party January 29 are on the schedule along with drill work and practice. Decorations of Chivalry pins were presented to Mrs Etta Howard and Mrs Crystal Walter.
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Clara Rebekah Lodge
Clara Rebekah Lodge No
Marguerite Leonard
Helen Schwartz
Axé
Elizabeth McIntosh
Etta, Howard
Crystal Walter
Grand Lodge
John B Briefs Celebrate Golden Wedding Anniversary
Pioneer Vernon township residents Mr and Mrs John Brief observed their golden wedding anniversary on December 24 at their daughter’s home in Muskegon Heights. A planned surprise included a 6 PM dinner at the Occidental Hotel and a three tiered wedding cake. They received many gifts and congratulatory messages from Clare area friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Brief
Vernon Township
Harry L. Ridout
Muskegon Heights
Ira D
Brief
Detroit
Daniel A. Brief
San Antonio
Texas
Charles Breece
Mt. Pleasant
Occidental Hotel
Clare
Employees Enjoy Christmas Party at Hotel Doherty
The Hotel Doherty staff held a Christmas party on Sunday evening December 16. Fifty employees attended a buffet supper in the banquet room with greens, tapers, and a large tree. Santa Claus figures distributed gifts while A J Doherty Jr and Dick Ulrich helped, and the evening ended in games and dancing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Doherty
Co. D. Bayes
John McPhail
Santa Claus
A. J. Doherty, Jr
Dick Ulrich
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Ladies Union
Josephine Murdoch
Susannah Wesley
Warren White
Arthur Norccross
L. D. Fisher
Maude Bower
Gleason
Frank Hochstetler
Richard Hartshorn
Esther Wise
Erwin Zinser
Hartshorn
A. H. Horton
Wise
Evelyn Decker and
Clair Calkins
Edward Gordon
Methodist Youth Fellowship
Mrs
Mary Harmon
East State St
Clare, Michigan
Park View
Mary M
P.T A
Horton Cases
Davy’ ‘S Department
John Roes
Clubs and
Lodges
Als'n Meeting
John
Deventer
Roy E. Cimmerer
Clare, Midh
Bae
Aia
America
the National Foundation For Infantile Paralysis, Inc
Women’s
Juliets
Fleming Shoe Company
Davy
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