Community Social Clubs Schedule and Winners
The Ladies Union meets Friday January 5 with Mrs James McKay. Bridge clubs at various homes report high and second scores, with winners named. Red Cross work planned by Clare Good Literature Club on January 9 at City Hall. Several host families share dinners and social evenings with prizes and refreshments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John, Stoll
M. A. Doherty
John Asline
Clal Foss
Eddie Farrell
Neilan Cradit
Willard Bell
Ernest Bryant
Farrell
Watch Party and Holiday Auxiliary Meeting Recap
Peggy Runyon and Donald Runyon hosted a New Year’s Eve watch party for schoolmates with games and taffy. Refreshments appeared at midnight. The Benefit Auxiliary met December 27 at Mrs. Gladys White’s home, aprons were finished, Christmas decorations graced tables with miniature Santa favors, and the next all day meeting under Mrs. Mildred Price was set for January 10.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peggy
Donald_Runyon
Kay Clute and Dean Methner Wed New Year's Day
Kay Clute daughter of Mr and Mrs James Clute Clare became the bride of Dean Methner son of Mr and Mrs Floyd Methner Wise township in a quiet wedding at the First Congregational Church parsonage at 1 00 pm New Year s Day. The couple spoke vows before Rev Harold Watson in a single ring ceremony. The bride wore a gold wool gown with black accessories and red and white corsage. Bridesmaid Miss Virginia Perry wore a blue velvet gown with black accessories and a corsage of red roses and white baby mums. Best man was Joe Methner cousin of the groom. A wedding luncheon followed at the Dunlop Cafe. Mrs Methner is a Clare High School graduate class of 1944 and has worked at the Houghton Drug Store. The couple will live with the groom s parents on the farm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kay Clute
James Clute
Clare
Dean Methner
Floyd
Pat'’ Methner
Wise Township
First Congregational Church
Harold Watson
Virginia Perry
Joe Methner
Dunlop Cafe
Houghton Drug Store
Golden Wedding Observed by Phillips at Clare Flume
Mr and Mrs Frederick A Phillips celebrated their fiftieth wedding anniversary at home on Maple Street Clare Tuesday January 2 with friends and neighbors visiting. A dinner for fourteen followed by two large gold decorated cakes marked the occasion. Born in Ontario the couple moved to Michigan and settled in Wise township Isabella county later retiring to Clare. They have one son Frederick A Jr and three grandchildren Joy Lee Warren Frederick and Richard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick A. Phillips
Maple Street
Phillips
Methodist Church
W.S.C.S
Frederick A., Jr
Midland County
Frederick, Jr
Frank Kelly
Lansing
Raymond Lennox
Wise Township
Pleasant
Hastings County
Ontario
Canada
Michigan
Isabella County
Elizabeth Stewart
Georgetown
Toronto
Vernon Township
Mt. Pleasant
G. A. Buell
Clare
Warren Township
Joy Lee
Warren Frederick
Richard Phillips
Herrick
King's Daughters Meet With Mrs. R. Ryan Wednesday
The Baptist King's Daughters Society met at Mrs. Robert Ryan's home with President Mrs. Harry Foss in charge. The gathering opened with a song and prayer, devotion from Psalm 105, and a reading of "What’s Your Needs Today." Members shared New Year's resolutions and planned a future meeting with Miss Mary Gilmore and Mrs. Minnie Brown on January 17.
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The
Baptist King’s Daughters Society
Robert Ryan
Harry Foss
Jesus
Olin “Banghart
Red Cross Sewing Units Plan January Meetings
The Gi more Red Cross Sewing Unit will meet at Mrs. O M Somers home on Thursday January 11 with a pot lunch at noon. Sheridan Center unit met at Mrs Ben Keinrath home in Beaverton township on December 28 with ten members, six pairs of bed socks and one helmet completed, plus crocheted washy cloths, next meeting January 11 at Florence Russell home.
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Gimore Red Cross
O M. Somers
Sheridan’ Center Unit
Sheridan Center Red Cross
Ben Keinrath
Beaverton Township
Florence Russell
Clare Red Cross Unit Resumes Thursday Sewing Sessions
The Clare Red Cross Unit met in Clare city hall rooms and will continue every Thursday afternoon from 1 30 to 4 30. With wartime demand rising more women are urged to attend and assist in making necessities for our fighting men.
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Clare Red Cross
Clare City Hall
Red Cross
Sgt Ralph Ackerman Birthday Honored by Family Group
Mr and Mrs Henry Ackerman hosted Tuesday night January 2 honoring their son Sgt Ralph Ackerman on his birthday. Guests included the Ackermans and families from Coleman, with Dale Stough presenting a gift and a phonograph record made of the speeches. refreshments and a large birthday cake followed.
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Henry Ackerman
Ralph
Sgt
Ackerman
Eugene Rowland
Coleman
Wilson Samborn
Gail
Fred Verrette
Gene
Jay Green
Dale Stough
Archie Beatty
Thomas Ackerman
Vera. Ramey
Bob. Set. Ackerman
Rebekahs Honor December Birthdays Meeting Notes
The Rebekahs held their regular meeting and birthday supper at the hall on Tuesday evening. Mrs. Mary Mussell presided. The Soldiers Prayer ceremony occurred at nine. A joint installation for the IOOF and Rebekahs is set for Monday evening January 8. Pot luck supper to follow.
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Rebekahs
Mary Mussell
Noble Grand
1.0.C.F
Eva Schlafley
Marguerite Leonard
Lydia Friz
Robert Archambault
Fannie Schultz
Edward Mussell
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Ladies Union
Congregational Church
James McKay
Clare Good Literature Club
Roy Beltinck
Hi-Lo Club
Gleason's
Beltinck
Richard Woodcock
Leo Oden
Baptist
Roy
Harré Redman
Roy Townsend
Midland
Lawrence Bates
Norman Hutchinson
Jennie Bates
John Schultz
M. D. Feighner
Richard Hartshorn
Chester Wallace
Hartshorn
James Rassat
Octo
Hollig Walton
Arthur Ulrich
Claire Maxwell
Ulrich
Maxwell
Wise Pepper Club
John
Tice
Henry Russell
Bruce Morrison
Joe Strief
Kroger
Saratoga
Leona
Kroger’s
Grange
van Camp
Doz
Pet
Scot County
Fame Pancake
Florida Granges
Les
Maine
Peck
Calibornia
Annsylvania Oil
Clare Flume
King’s Daughters
Mrs. R. Ryan
Gilmore Red Cross
Ralph Ackerman
Sadie Ogle
Florence Irwin
Madeline Seiter
Vicks Vaom
Coldstone
Vaporub
Roy E,. Cimmerer
Winter Drug Specials
Epsom
Dr. Hess
Clare Parent-Teachers Association
Central Michigan College Masquers
Claudia
Rose Franken
Clare High School
Clare P. T. A
Samuel French
Bert
Tool
Ellen
Fleischmann
Fleischmann's
Yellow Abel
Keene
Mel
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