Notable Lovers Debate a Life Apart and Jobs
Kezia and Jerry discuss money and future plans as they drive toward Brookline. He romantically reassures her, but Kezia worries about poverty and possible social fallout if their relationship ends or they marry late. They consider living with their mother to ease hardship.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kezia
Wone
Kelly Burns
Providence
Brookline
Jerry
Hugh Marsh
Hugh
Gavin
Lizzie
Ellen
Angel
Sybat
Noted Youth Hatches A Quick Brookline Marriage Plan
Kezia and Jerry scheme to wed in Brookline to avoid the future hurdles of families and money. They seek help from a marrying squire John Bascome, who demands a hefty fee and will prepare the license for mailing to them.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hugh
John
Will Platt
Jerry
Kezzies
Brookline
Pennsylvania
John Bascome
Therm
Wanderlust and a Possible Summer Visit
In a quiet moment a woman shares her dream of visiting France and its landmarks. Hugh suggests they might travel next summer, but she resists plans, cherishing present days and fearing separation. The exchange reveals longing and commitment in their intimate conversation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
France
Notre Dame
The
Seine
Place de la Concorde
Bois de Boulogne
Anatole France
de Maupassant
Europe
Hugh
Kezzie
Fluvanna
Kezia Marries Jerry and Affects Family Ties
After a dinner visit, Hugh learns Kezia has married Jerry in Brookline. The note says they will return home soon. Jerry begins government work hesitantly, while Kezia imagines a glamorous sales career. Dorrie marries Cunningham Whitney. others’ social rounds provide ballast for Hugh amid doubt. Gavin Pendleton seeks advice about Ellen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Margery
Will
Platt
Hugh
Fluvanna
Kezia
Jerry
Brookline
John Renshaw
California
New York
South America
Russia
Dorrie
Cunningham Whitney
Forest Hills
Philadelphia
Dan
Gavin Pendleton
Gavin
Lizzie
Ellen
Rural News Notes From Clare Area
Mrs. Charles Manwaring remains in Dr. Woods hospital awaiting a goiter operation this Tuesday. Wren Sersaw visited Cliff Price and William Sersaw Sunday. Clarence Skeels and Cedric stopped by C Manwaring Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Charles Adleblue spent Thursday with the Manwarings. A baby girl arrived last Tuesday night at the home of Mr and Mrs Andrew Keyser. Congratulations to newlyweds Mr and Mrs Wendel Petoskey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Manwaring
Dr. Woods Hospital
Clare
Wren Sersaw
Cliff Price
William Sersaw
Clarence Skeels
Cedric
C. Manwaring
Charles Adleblue
Andrew Keyser
Wendel Petoskey
West Freeman Icy Roads Slow Winter Travel
Alfred Gaffney spent vacation at his parents Mr and Mrs John Gaffney home. Mr and Mrs Tom Cook hosted Miss Elvie Collins of North Evart at their home Friday and Saturday. Naomi Hickok returned to Clare to resume school after Christmas break. Our school reopened January 4 after a week off. Miss Collins was a former teacher and is now principal at a Flint area school. Mr and Mrs Bigia Hickok hosted Mr and Mrs W C Finn in Marion on New Years Day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alfred Gaffney
John Gaffney
Tom Cook
Elvie Collins
North Evart
Miss Collins
Flint
Bigia Hickok
W. C. Finn
Marion
Naomi Hickok
Clare
Pleasant Valley Social Notes Highlight Local Visits
Mr and Mrs Burt Kinne of Arthur spent New Year’s Day with Mr and Mrs Owen Spink. Miss Gladys Hemstreet of Toledo visited her parents on Christmas Day. Mr and Mrs K Jones and Mr Free Banks of Stockbridge visited James Hendersons. Norman Allen of Pontiac called on friends. Mrs Kenneth Rockey spent days with her parents Mr and Mrs R Campbell. Miss Emma Leeth and Gayle Clure of Clare weekend at Leeth home. Miss Norma Bates staying with Mr and Mrs Wm Bowler at Clare to assist aunt with housework.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burt Kinne
Arthur
Owen Spink
Gladys Hemstreet
Toledo
K. Jones
Free Banks
Stockbridge
James Henderson
Norman Allen
Pontiac
Kenneth Rockey
R. Campbell
Emma Leeth
Gayle Clure
Clare
Leeth
Norma Bates
Wm. Bowler
Social News From Hamilton Center and Nearby
Rose and Arthur Bitler attended a party at David Bailey’s Thursday evening. Congratulations to Mr. and Mrs. Wendell Petosky on their marriage. Robi Fanslaw spent New Year’s with her parents Geo Miller and Bertha Price family. Hugh and Fred Clare returned from Flint for holidays. Ray mond Rose and son visited Mildred Richardson in Grand Rapids. Wileet McGuire returned to Detroit after holidays with James McGuire. Frances McKenna and Geo Price visited Detroit. Anson Mitchell and family and Lawrence Mayiveny with Chas Biller and Lewis Churchill spouses celebrated New Year’s Eve at Lewis Churchill’s home. Mildred Richardson and son also mentioned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bur Rose
Arthur Bitler
David Bailey
Mildred Richardson
Wileet’ McGuire
Detroit
James McGuire
Tirancés McKenna
Geo. Price
Anson Mitchell
Lawrence May.ivenv
Chas. Biller
Lewis Churchill
Billy Returns to Grand Rapids After Christmas Visit
Billy returned to Grand Rapids Wednesday after spending Christmas here. Mrs. Jerry Price is suffering with neuritis in her hand and arm. We hope for a speedy recovery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Billy
Grand Rapids
Jerry Price
Travelers Return From California Snow Report Mention
Frank Therring of Herrick and Max Elliott traveled from Herrick to California and back, and residents were asked about the snow conditions there. Mr and Mrs Orla Barber of Flint with three children visited relatives in the area including M P Sowle and Laverne Barber on the Jordan farm. Jack Collins and two children visited relatives in Flint and returned home. Charles Jesmin and family with Mrs Bertha Randle went to Alma to see Mrs A Cooper last week Thursday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Therring
Herrick
Max Elliott
California
Orla Barber
Flint
Leslie Randle
Donald Cobleigh
M. P. Sowle
Laverne Barber
Jordon Farm
Jack Collins
D. Cobleigh
Charles Jesmin
Bertha Randle
Alma
A Cooper
Christmas Day Visits and Local Family News
Brand Ay and Mrs. John Rhodes host children and families for Christmas. Judd Blystone brings mother home after a week in Ann Arbor. Floyd Gordon returns from Detroit. C E Davis family hosts watch party on New Year’s Eve. Reads of visits from Laurence Robinett Rosalee A Bissett Cameron and Charles Davis Jr recovering from appendicitis in Marlette. Eugene Allen Coleman guests at Robinett home New Year’s Eve. Glen Gordon chopped wood. Mrs John Acre Harrison visits Rever family. Waysie Chatterton visits Ronald Chatterton. Glen Gordon family spends Sunday at Dover. James Beattie from Saginaw visiting Art Rover home. News slow due to icy roads.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Judd Blystone
Ann Arbor
Floyd Gordon
Detroit
A Bissett
Cameron
Charles Davis, Jr
Ter
Thas Time
Marlette Tal
Eugene Allen
Ot Coleman
Lt. Robinett
Glen Gordon
Wood
John Acre
Harrison
Rever
Waysie Chatterton
Ronald Chatterton
Dover
James Beattie
Saginaw
Art Rover
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Pop
Finney
Ted O'Loughlin
Western Newspaper Union
Ares
Ree
Bene Benes
Associated Newspapers
Lossifer Cinney
Booth
Mary Schumann
Macrae Smith Co
WNU
Herseville
West Freeman
Pleasant Valley
Hamilton Center
Sheridan
John Rhodes
C. E. Davis
Neweve
Laurence Robinett
Roselée
Testes
McCormick-Deering
McCormick - Deering
A. E. Wilkinson
Fourth Street
Michigan
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