Clare Couple Engaged to John Miller in Clare
Marilyn Kay Brown and John Miller announce their engagement. Marilyn works at Clare Manufacturing Company and John is a sophomore at Central Michigan University. No wedding date has been set.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marilyn Kay Brown
John Miller
Fred Miller
Clare
Frances Brown
Leo Brown
Houghton Lake
Marilyn
Clare Manufacturing Company
John
Central Michigan University
Betty Gordon Marries Mark Ruark in Clare Wedding
Miss Betty Gordon, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Delbert Mochmar, wed Mark Ruark, son of Mr. and Mrs. H. T. Ruark, in Clare at a double ying ceremony in the Methodist church parlor. The couple planned a northern Michigan trip. the groom resumes duties at Fort Leonard Wood and the bride, a Central Michigan University sophomore, will join him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Betty Gordon
Delbert Mochmar
Flint
Mark Ruark
H. T. Ruark
Clare
L. J. Nevins
Betty
Mary Maloney
Jim Chandanais
Michigan
Fort Leonard Wood
Central Michigan University
Sorority Program on Conversation Brings Bakerstown Chapters Together
The Beta Sigma Phi Sorority met Tuesday evening at the Congregational Church parlors in a joint meeting with Delta Psi and Gamma Beta chapters. Mary Moose, vice president, will chair the Cancer Fund drive and thanks were extended to all who helped with Christmas baskets. Barbara Krell led a cultural program on "Conversation" with practical examples and tips. The group plans another joint meeting on January 19.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beta Sigma Phi
Delta Psi
Gamma Beta
Mary Moose
Barbara Krell
Friendship Class Hosts New Year Gathering at Clare Church
The Friendship Class of Clare Methodist Church held a New Year’s Eve party at the Greer home recreation room. Guests included Ray Owens, Tom Brockway, Dick Garthe, and others. Prizes were awarded, a community sing and devotions preceded midnight prayers, and gifts were given to Mr. Hanson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clare Methodist Church
Robert Greer
Ray Owens
Tom Brockway
Dick Garthe
Ron Garthe
Ed White
Bill Case
Paul Heller
Ireland
Garthe
Heller
Mr. Hanson
Congregational Women Plan Duties and Events for Year
The Womens Fellowship of the Congregational Church met in Memorial room with Mrs. Ronald Cooper as president. Mrs. Charles Day led prayers from an Africa based theme I Will Have Faith. Circles were assigned duties for the year. annual meeting set for January 10 with pot luck at 4 30. Father Son banquet on February 18 chaired by Mrs Daniel Czyzewski. Bible presented to Mrs Day by Mrs George Beck for her 1959 presidency. Rev Parker introduced Rev L Stennesr of Mt Pleasant Westminster Foundation and Central Michigan University assistant minister. topic Christian Higher Education on the college campus. Discussion followed. Circle II.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Womens Fellowship
Congregational Church
Memorial Room
Ronald Cooper
Charles Day
Africa
Daniel Czyzewski
Day
George Beck
Parker
L. Stenner
Mt. Pleasant
Westminster Foundation
Central Michigan University
Presbyterian Church
Circle IT
Weekly Meeting Time Changes Announced by Local Groups
Special bulletin notes time shifts for several groups at Clare Congregational Church. Pilgrim Fellowship moves to Wednesday 7 8 30 p m. Circle II meets Jan 12 at 1 30 p m at Mrs George Becks home. Lucky Club postpones until warmer weather. Gold Star Mothers cancel Wednesday meeting and plan an afternoon gathering soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pilgrim Fellowship
Clare Congregational Church
Clare Chapter
Gold Star Mothers Inc
Congregational Womens Fellowship
George Beck
Pepper Party Held at Andersonville Center on New Year’s Day
Social brief lists winners and attendees from multiple clubs in the area. Pepper Party at Andersonville Center on January 1 included eight tables. prizes awarded to Mrs. Dale Drake and Fred Zinser, high scores Bernice Walker and Dale Dixon, second high, and Fred Ervin traveler. Next party January 15. Many clubs gathered, prizes awarded, guests noted, and upcoming events scheduled.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andersonville Community Center
Dale Drake
Fred Zinser
Bernice Walker
Dale Dixon
Fred Ervin
Manley Smith
Saturday Evening Pepper Club Meeting Recap
The Pepper Club convened at Mr. and Mrs. Elven Larrance home on January 2. Prizes went to Mrs. Otis Northon first and Mrs. Tom Beatty second for ladies. Tom Beatty first and Archie Beatty second for men. Archie Beatty also claimed the traveler. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. Bill Newman. Next gathering set for February 8 at the home of Mr. and Mrs. George Sexton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clair McTaggart
Earl House
Alden Kirkpatrick
W. E. Gilson
John Stough
Mr. House
Kirkpatrick
Clair Stanley
Omer Parent
Stough
Gilsons
Friendly Pepper Club
Forest Brewer
Wilson Bader
Dale Stough
Orris Presley
Presleys
Charlie Herrmann
Snider
Conso
Hazel Lennox
Maude Ramey
Elven Larrance
Otis Northon
Barbara Doyle and James Hazard wed at Calvary Methodist
Barbara Doyle daughter of Mr and Mrs Chester Schaar married James Hazard son of Mr and Mrs William Hazard at Calvary Methodist Church. The bride wore a Allencon Lace gown with pearls and illusion. Attendants included Dorothy Hull and Ruth Ann Hazard. Reception in Friendship Hall followed. The couple will reside at Fort Riley Kansas where he is stationed with the U S Army.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barbara Doyle
Chester
Schaar Aent
William Hazard
Flint
Calvary Methodist Church
Allencon Jace
Dorothy Hull
Ruth
Ann Hazard
Pride
Linda Mosner
Detroit
Jackie Sue Chedister
Lansing
James
William
Charlies Schaar
Carl Lepard
Theo Hartnell
Farwell
Friendship Hall
Saginaw
Lake
Coleman
Odd Fellows And Rebekahs Plan For Installation
Mrs Genevieve Irwin presided for the Rebekah meeting to finish her year as noble grand with two substitute officers. Twelve past noble grands answered roll call as remarks were given by officers and the audit report. Installation ceremonies will be held jointly with the Rebekahs on January 19 and the District Association meets January 15.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Genevieve Irwin
Rebekah
Noble
Margaret LaVaye
Eva Sehlafley
Ina Hammond
Carrié Green
Fannie Yeoman
Fannie Simmons
Hammond
Patsy Schlafley
Mabel Fortin
Erma Rutter
Lula MecPhall
Robert Archambault
Irwin
Prand
James Yeoman
Clare Ioof Lodge
Rebekahs
District Association
Oddfellows
Clare Hayseeders Club Dances Set in January
The Clare IOOF Hall hosts the Hayseeders for a first dance of the year with a business meeting. A January 15 visit to Ewart is planned, the January 16 meeting cancelled. They will attend Harrison Club on January 23 and Penguin Club Promenade on Budd Lake January 24. The Saginaw Valley Festival opens January 30 in Midland. guests include Dick Hales, Don Elsworth, and Merle Phillips.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clare Hayseeders Square Dance Club
Clare Ioof
Ewart
Harrison Club
Penguin Club
Budd Lake
Harrison
Midland
Dick Hales
Don Elsworth
Merle Phillips
Ray Hales
Norris Phillips
Plan To Purchase Hospital Needs By Auxiliary Unit
The American Legion Auxiliary No. 128 held a special meeting to finish yearwork. Mrs Ina Hammond chaired and thanked helpers for Christmas baskets and hospital rehabilitation work. A district president’s note announced a district meeting in Bay City on January 10 and highlighted a Clare report. Plans discussed to buy hospital equipment for community use.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Legion -Auxiliary No. 128
Ina Hammond
Veterans Hospital
Bay City
Clare
Install Officers At St Louis Blue Star Mothers Chapter No 33
James Reeder Chapter No 33 of Blue Star Mothers of America held a joint officer installation and new member initiation in St Louis with Clare Mt Pleasant chapters. Department President Clyda Trangmar of Detroit installed officers Mary Scharrer of St Louis presiding. new members Esta Miller Ruth Norman and Hattie Miller initiated. Ruth Herron Esta Miller and others named as officers for 1960.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Reeder
Blue Star ‘Mothers of America
Winifred Reeder
Rowtine
Clare
Mt. Pleasant
St. Louis
Clyda Trangmar
Detroit
Mary Scharrer
St Louis
Bessie Defoy
Ruth Herron
Esta Miller
Ruth Norman
Hattie Miller
Kings Daughters Thank Missionaries at January Meeting
Mrs Stella Eaton led the Kings Daughters Missionary Society opening with hymns and prayer. President Joan Cowles outlined 1960 plans for the church kitchen and urged support for the prayer sister roll and care for the ill and shut-ins.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stella Eaton
the King's Daughters. Missionary Society
Eleanor, Schlafley
Joyce Dull
Joan Cowles
Schut
Eaton
Wedding at Brown Corners Church Unites Sheldon and Stephison
Miss Helen L. Sheldon and Glenn J. Stephison of Mann Siding wed at Brown Corners Church on Saturday evening January 2. The bride wore a white lace bodice gown with a satin bouffant skirt and carried white baby mums and ivy. maid of honor Judith Sheldon wore yellow, and Janet Somers carried her uncle’s Bible. Best man was Dale Brockway. Rev. C McArthur and Rev. Ernest Burke officiated. organist Mrs. Forest Garver accompanied Vernette Dunkle who sang.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brown ‘Corners
Helen L. Sheldon
Glenn J. Stephison
Mann Siding
C McArthur
Dora Sheldon
George Sheldon
Vernon B. Stephison
Helen
Judith Sheldon
Janet Somers
Ernest Burke
Harrison
Dale Brockway
Janis
Jean Ann
Local Clare Couple Announces Engagement of Gayle Gillis
Mrs. Burley Shaver of rural Clare announces the engagement of her daughter Gayle Gillis to Mr. Donald Stephison of rural Clare The couple plan to reside in the Brand area A schoolhouse reception with a wedding cake and punch was held for many guests The bride is connected with her father in the well drilling business
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stephison
Brand
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Doherty
Willard Koch
Dick Wilson
Stanley Parish
Leonel Green
John Cobb
Canasta Club
Lloyd Conley
Jack Green
Dean ‘Mance
Charles Melnek
Lester Cotton
Walter Broh
Clyde Marshall
Fred Giebel
Warren White
Hilda Tibbits
Olive Evans
Long Island
New York
Iowa
Chicago
Linkstone
Her
Him
H. M. Everts
James Hazard
Odd Fellows and Rebekahs
AlexanDer Shoe Store
Mich
Helen Sheldon
Glenn Stephison
City Bakery
E, J. Foss, Prop
Colgate
Nature
VICK
Roy E. Cimmerer
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