WSCS Hears of Missionary Work In Southeast Asia
The general meeting of the Methodist WSCS held January 12 in the church parlors opened with prayer. Members discussed Christmas box thank yous for service members and planned World Day of Prayer activities. Devotions featured Love Divine and Love Never Faileth as the theme.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
WSCS
Southeast Asia
David Seéler
Ralph Cole
Doris Gerow
Methodist Woman
World Outlook
Arthur Delarharter
Clayton Neff
Missionary Program Highlights Southeast Asia and Burma Work
The program covered Southeast Asia and Burma, detailing Methodist Schools and their outreach. Remarks were given by Mrs. Robert Greer and Mrs. Mabel Mulder. Musical items included Mrs Mulder and Mrs Scott singing When I Survey the Wondrous Cross, assisted by Miss Gerow and Miss Gerow singing Behold a Sower. Rev L J Nevins offered prayer. Hostesses Mrs Raymond Lippold and Mrs Ina Presley served refreshments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South East Asia
Burma
Robert Greer
Mabel. Mulder
Raymond Lippold
Ina Presley
New Officers Elected By Friendship Club
The Friendship Club met at the home of Mrs. Virginia Randle on January 7 with twelve members present. A pot luck dinner was enjoyed at noon. The group worked on quilt blocks. New officers for the coming year were elected: President Inez Teale, Vice President Myrtle Warner, Secretary Eula Fetters, Treasurer Hazel Ensley. The next meeting will be at Hazel Ensley’s home on January 21.
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Friendship Club
Virginia Randle
Inez Téale
Myrtle Warner
Eula Fetters
Hazel Ensley
Clara Rebekah Lodge
Eleanor Lehr
Rebekah
Noble
Helen Hill
Ionia
Rebekah Assembly of Michigan
Madeline Seiter
Farwell
Patsy Schlafley
Grace.Norwood
Waive van
Seiter
Hill
Clare
Marie Brown
Fern Archambault
Ellen Henderson
Bessie Holquist
Eva Schlafley
Circle II W S C S meets at Nellie Frey home
Circle II of the Methodist W S C S met at Mrs. Nellie Frey's home on Wednesday January 13 at 2 00 pm with thirteen members and five visitors present. Mrs Louise Friesner chaired prayer devotions were given by Mrs Leta Gillespie and a resume of the study book Spanish Speaking Americans Within These Borders was delivered by Mrs Marian Presley. Reports were read and approved and a name Esther was chosen for the circle. Committees were named for the Father and Son Banquet set for February 11 and the Partel Post Sale on February 9. Next meeting February 10 at Mrs Florence Samborn's home hosted by Mrs Samborn and Mrs Presley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Circle II
W.S.C.S
Nellie Frey
Louise Friesner
Leta Gillespie
Marian Presley
Friesner
Esther
Florence Samborn
Samborn
Holds First Meeting As New President Of Ladies Union
The Ladies Union of the Congregational Church met at Mrs. Emma Radcliffe's home last Friday afternoon with nine members and one visitor. Mrs. Radcliffe was elected president and presided over her first business meeting. Officers remain: Mrs. Catharine Beale secretary and Mrs. C. A. Brink treasurer. The next gathering is set for January 22 at Mrs. Gertrude Gardiner's home.
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Ladies Union of the
Congregsational Church
Emma Radcliffe
Radcliffe
Catharine Beale
C. A. Brink
Gertrude Gardiner
Quiet, Impressive Wedding at Clare Methodist Church
Miss Sandra Jean Young and Lyman Hemmert united in a double ring ceremony Friday evening January 8 at Clare Methodist Church Parlors. Rev Lt Nevins officiated at 7 00 pm in the presence of immediate families. The bride wore a navy suit with white accessories and a veil of white mantillas. Bridesmaid Marilyn Smith wore gray with pink mums on her corsage. Noel C Hemmert served as best man, with Bonnie Witbeck as organist. A buffet dinner followed at the bride’s home hosted by Mrs Hart Morgan Mrs Andrew Irving and Mrs Delbert Nolan. The couple plans to live in the Knapp apartment on Hast Sixth Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clare Methodist Church
Sandra Jean Young
Don R. Young
Lyman. Hemmert
Noel S. Hemmert
Nevins
Marilyn Smith
Noel C. Hemmert
Bonnie Witbeck
Hart Morgan
Andrew Irving
Delbert Nolan
Marcus Gillon
Alma
Knapp
Hast Sixth Street
Christmas Prom Ends Clare High Season With Festive Trees
The Christmas Prom at Clare High Sepa ended the 1953 social season with a vibrant evening. Decorated trees by the tour, slasses added festive atmosphere to the gym. the Gunter class won first prize for best decorated tree.
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Clare High
Sepa
Slasses
Gunter Clase
Dorothy Irene Gruno to Wed Joseph W Pudvay in Clare
Mrs William Gruno of Clare announces the approaching marriage of her daughter Dorothy Irene to Joseph W Pudvay son of Mr and Mrs Cecil Pudvay also of Clare The wedding is planned for February in Clare.
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Arnold Gamble
Farwell
Patricia Sue
Bernard Davison
Cecil Davison
Kenneth Loomis
Lake
Ruby
Auntrey Swallow
Lee Swallow
Lake George
Loy
William Gruno
Claré
Dorothy Irene
Joseph
W. Pudvay
Nir
Cecil. Pudvay
Clare
Community Socials and Bridge Clubs Host Weekend Gatherings
Neighbors gather at the Irwins to tour a new home during an open house on January 9. The Jolly Time Club, Tally Club, and multiple Bridge groups meet at various homes for contract play, high scores, travelers, and refreshments over the past week, with housewarmings and announcements of upcoming meetings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tally Club
Roy Dunbar
Farwell
Cal Foss
Willard Bell
Wiliam Case
Contract Bridge
Robert ‘Campbell
Low
Foss
Zenobia Chapter Plans School of Instruction
Zenobia Chapter No. 129 held a January 7 meeting with Marie Hendrie and Carl Stephenson presiding. A School of Instruction was announced for January 14 and an initiation for January 28 at 8 00 p.m. A proficiency test was given to nine members: Dorothy Rowles Dorothy Poet Frank Poet Donna Poet Margaret Gillespie Viva Holt Erma Byers Evelyn Breen and June Holt. Refreshments were provided by Margaret Gillespie Dorothy Rowley Jirma Byers and Leta Gillespie.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Zenobia Chapter
No. 129
Marie Hendrie
Carl Stephenson
Pat«Ran
Dorothy Rowles
Dorothy Poet
Frank Poet
Donna Poet
Margaret Gillespie
Viva Holt
Erma Byers
Evelyn Breen
June Holt
Margret Gillespie
Dorothy Rowley
Jirma Byers
Leta Gillespe
Gold Star Mothers Hold January Meeting in Clare
The Clare Chapter of the American Gold Star Mothers met at Mrs Winifred Reeder's home on Wednesday evening. President Gertrude Querback led a brief business session with several absences of illness. A donation to VAVS at Saginaw was approved and reports from the Lansing board meeting and the national chaplain were shared.
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Clare
American Gold Star
Winifred Reeder
Gertrude Querback
Saginaw
Querback
Lansing
Jnn. Hammond
Woman's Forum On
National Defense
Washington, D. C
Statler
National Board
Hammond
Esther Brown
Reeder
Plans Completed For Card Party January 21
Mrs. Harry Sonntag presided as Circle Tit of the Congregational Women's Fellowship met in the church basement. They finalized plans for a January 21 card party with tickets via Mrs. Ben Bosink. Effie Hales will run the Chinese auction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Sonntag
Circle Tit
Congregational Women's Fellowship
Ben Bosink
Effie Hales
Bosink
Richard Headington
Dexter Elden
Mrs Johnson Hosts Circle I Ladies Fellowship Meeting
Mrs. Wallace Johnson hosted Circle I of the Congregational Ladies Fellowship on Wednesday January 6 with co hosts Miss Myra Hales and Mrs M Peighner. A 1 30 dessert luncheon followed. Mrs Johnson chaired the business session and devotions were led by Mrs Catherine Beale. Harold Hughes presented a chapter from the study book Within These Borders. The circle plans a bake sale soon and will meet with Mrs Mary Joyner February 3.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wallace Johnson
Congregational Ladies Fellowship
Myra Hales
M. Peighner
Johnson
Catherine Beale
Harold Hughes
Mary Joyner
Congregational Women's Fellowship Meets in Church Basement
The Circle V of the Congregational Women's Fellowship met Tuesday evening January 12 with Mrs. Gertrude Gardiner chairing. Two guests, Mrs. James Richardson and Mrs. Gordon Wylie, were introduced. Secretary and treasurer reports were read and accepted. Mrs. Donald Richardson led study book chapter and led a general discussion. Refreshments were served by hostesses Mrs. A. Brink and Mrs. Gardiner. Next meeting is February 9 hosted by Mrs. Mabel Horton and Mrs. Ed Johnston.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congregational Women's Fellowship
Gertrude Gardiner
James Richardson
Gordon Wylie
Donald Richardson
A. Brink
Gardiner
Mabel Horton
Ed_Johnston
January Meeting Of St. Cecilia Home And School Guild
The St. Cecilia Home and School Guild held its January meeting in the church parlors with president Mrs. Gerald Nivison presiding. Unit chairmen and room mothers gave reports, and Mrs. Clyde Lucy appealed for Girl Scout troop leaders. A social hour followed with refreshments provided by the committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Cecilia Home and School Guild
Gerald Nivison
Clyde Lucy
Lucky Club Meets at Harvey Home Elects Officers
The Lucky Club met January 8 at the Harvey home with sixteen members. Fern Wright was re elected president, C D Harvey vice president, Eva Nowlen secretary, Bud Cunningham treasurer. Prizes went to C G Harvey, William Artcliff, and Mrs. Cotton. Lunch followed. next meeting set at Cunningham home in February.
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C. D. Harvey Eris
Fern ‘Wright
America
Wright
Prsident
C. D. Harvey
Eva Nowlen
Bud Cunningham
Thomas Abbott
Harvey
Eva. Rose Giers
Howare. Cotton
Nowlen
Elm Rose
Howard Cotton
D. Harvey
William Artcliff
Cotton Low
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