Harris on News Births and Christmas Gatherings
A December 1968 note lists births and family events in Harrison and nearby towns. A son was born to Leslie Durrand Gardner Jr. and wife at Clare Hospital weighing nine pounds. Numerous relatives and friends hosted and attended Christmas gatherings, dinners, and visits across Beaverton Harrison Danville and Saginaw with multiple households mentioned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leslie Durrand Gardner Jr
Clare Hospital
Michael Durrand
Laurance Brubaker
Beaverton
Leslie Gardner
Robin Cook
Carol
Janine
Lisa Beavers
Terri Yost
Tanya Switzer
Dawn Heath
Norma Jean
Judy Dyke
Dennis Godrow
Clinton
Highway Tabernacle
Mrs Presley Laid To Rest In Clare Funeral Rite
Dorothy Ellen Presley died Monday morning December 30 at Clare Osteopathic Hospital after a brief illness. Born October 30 1878 in Burnside Michigan, she married Joel Presley in 1897 and lived on the farm east of Clare. Surviving are a daughter Mary Heller of Lansing, two stepdaughters, grandchildren, great grandchildren, a brother Warren Harris of Fort Bragg California, and other relatives. Rebekah Lodge member for 54 years, she held offices in the order. Rebekah services were held at the funeral home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dorothy Ellen Presley
Clare Osteopathic Hospital
Dorothy Ellen
Thomas Harris
Burnside Michigan
Farwell
Joel Presley
Reed City
Clare
Presley
Clara Rebekah Lodge
Order
Noble
Rebekah
Mary Heller
Lansing
Ethel McHenry
Hudson Indiana
Ida Barton
Coldwater
Warren Harris
Fort Bragg
California
Ethel Price Passes Away in Clare at 66
Ethel Mildred Price 66 of Clare died Tuesday after a short illness at Saginaw General Hospital. Born February 6, 1902 in Clare County, she married Clifford Price July 6, 1920 in Harrison and lived in Clare 13 years. She worked as a cook, was a former VFW Auxiliary member, and is survived by husband Clifford, son Elmer, four daughters, fifteen grandchildren, eight great grandchildren, and brother Golden Davis. Funeral held January 3 at Stephenson Funeral Home. burial Maple Grove Cemetery, Harrison.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ethel Mildred Price
Clare
Saginaw General Hospital
William
Laura Davis
Clare County
Clifford Price
Harrison
V.F.W
Harrison and
Clifford
Elmer C. Price
Edward
Lena) Underwood
Grayling
Donald
Rose) Malcolmson Jr
Howard
Lois) Eaton
Jay
Mildred) Blackledge
Golden Davis
Nahma Michigan
Stephenson Funeral Home
Herman Mininger
Maple Grove
Coleman Man Buried Here
John J. Kascheck age 50 of Coleman died Sunday December 29 at home. He was born January 18 1918 in Cleveland and was a World War II veteran. Surviving are six sisters. Funeral services were held January 2 at St Philip Neri Church in Coleman. Burial followed at St Cecilia Cemetery in Clare. O Laughlin Funeral Home had charge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John J. Kascheck
Coleman
Cleveland
Ohio
Edward Fante
Detroit
Joseph Kubiec
Las Vegas
Kathryn Molosky
Lapeex
John Shileikis
Reseda
California
Robert Geiling
James Earley
Pontiac
St. Philip Neri Catholic Church
Laurence Pashak
St. Cecilia Cemetery
Clare
O’ Laughlin
SROUND THE TOWN
Hectic week with heavy snow and cold disrupted routines. Loomis Machine Co leases the former Dow Plant at County Garage building on 4th Street, production starting January 8. Clare skating rink ready, winter sports festival set for January 31 and February 12, town events and a busy snow removal crew keep streets clear.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clare
Loomis Machine Company
County Garage
4Th Street
Doherty Hotel
Seaway Locks Rise as Montreal to Lake Ontario Route Expands
The St. Lawrence Seaway covers 189 miles with seven locks between Montreal and Lake Ontario. Ships ascend 221 feet on the voyage. In New York Grand Central Station the largest indoor clock features a 15 foot face and a seven foot long minute hand. Abraham Lincoln’s stovepipe hat once served as a spare office carrying important papers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Larson Seaway
Montreal
Lake Ontario
New York
Grand Central Station
Abraham Lincoln
Death of Mary Fancon Sister at 83 in Clare County
Mrs. Mary Fancon 83 early born June 2 1885 in Lieu France died December 31 1968 in Clare County survived by husband Henry three sons one daughter Erma and Horace two brothers and four sisters fifteen grandchildren and 43 great grandchildren. Funeral at Stephenson Funeral Home January 5 2 p.m. Rev Charles Hillard officiating with burial at Cherry Grove Cemetery Rebekah Memorial Services held Friday evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary 5. Capet Fancon
Edward
Mary Capet
France
Henry Fancon
Gardner Illinois
Sheridan Township
Clare County
Mazon Illinois
Fancon
Clara Rebekah Lodge
Samson Arbor of Gleaners
Elm Grove
Colonville
Fort Lauderdale
Florida
Aite
Stephenson
Charles Hilliard
Cherry Grove
Rebekah
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Columbus
Gary
Kenneth Cook
F.D. McKenna
Flavia Schaaf
Jack
Willard Schaaf
Patti
Ernie
Clifford Bucholz
James
Beatrice Bell
Carey
Illinois
E.M. Bucholz
Whilden Hughes
Hughes
John Roundtree
Oxford
Jim Hughes
Marion Light
Bob Hughes
Virgin Islands
Mary Wings
Ann Arbor
E.H. Hughes
Jan
Matt
Harold Hughes
Dave
Richard Hughes
Okla Baughman
Shepherd
Ray Derosher
Danville
Harley Stockwell
Bruce Stockwell
Saginaw
Leo Bischoff
Janet Hecker
Janet
Duane Allen
Martha Allen
John Beardsley
Clara McCartney
Marion Roth
Don
Ideal Theatre
P.m
Valley of the Dolls
Hang 'Em High
Clint Eastwood
Ed Begley
Kate Hepburn
Spencer Tracy
Sidney Poitier
Prodaggers
Dick Shawn
Zero Maskell
Barbarella
Jane Fonda
Mrs. Presley
Their
Sun
Featuring
Tex Ferguson
Farwell, Michigan
Kenneth McHugh
Leominster
Mass
Vietnam
Ethel Price
Schrot
Mary Fancon
THE
Clare Sentinel
Christmas Club
Federal Reserve System
Federal Deposit Insurance Corp
Clare, Rosebush, Coleman
Federal
EER
Ford
Chevrolet
Cadillac
Plymouth
LTD
Dan McDonald Inc
Clare Michigan
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