Local social notes from Grand Rapids to Vermilion Ohio
Mrs HE Guill and son of Grand Rapids hosted by George and Mrs White. Various relatives and friends visit across Lansing Vernon Saginaw Mt. Pleasant Chesaning Freeland and Grand Rapids with installations at the Oddfellow Hall. illness and hospital observation noted. Mrs Grace Reid, formerly of Saginaw, died January 8. funeral at Shea Funeral Home Saginaw Friday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vernon
Ralph Stevens
Norma Gook
Harrison
Grace Reid
Saginaw
Shea Funeral Home
Lorena Whoney Church
Lansing
Earl Henderson
Fresh Cream Puffs and Chocolate Eclairs for Take Home
Special meeting snack offer features fresh cream puffs and chocolate éclairs for take home. Enjoy a sweet treat with your gathering.
Mrs Robson Heads Lutheran Ladies Aid
Mrs John Robson was elected president of the Lutheran Aid at a St John Lutheran Church meeting held Thursday afternoon. Vice president is Mrs Paul Nags, secretary Mrs J G Marotzke, and treasurer Mrs Robert Strell. The group planned the sauerkraut supper for February 21 and the next meeting will be February 14.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Robson
Lutheran Aid
St. John’s Lutheran Church
Paul Nags
J. G. Marotzke
Robert Strell
Harold Schaeffer
Schaeffer
Harmony Circle Elects Officers
Mrs. George Beck hosted Circle II of the Congregational Womens Fellowship now Harmony Circle. Beck was elected chairman for the year with Lionel Duncan as co chairman. Dues set at one cent per meal payable at monthly meetings on the third Tuesday at 1 30 PM. February 19 meeting to be hosted by Catherine Beale with Albert Thurston as co host.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Beck
Circle II
Congregational Womens Fellowship
The
Harmony Circle
Beck
Lionel Duncan
Donald Richardson
Gordon McIntosh
Mabel Fortin
Sunshine
Catherine Beale
Albert Thurston
Past Matrons Install New Officers
The Past Matrons Club met at Mrs. Mary D. Nelsons home with co hosts Dorotha Lloyd and Belle Mair. Vice president Lucy Roberts led the business meeting and Lillian Walker conducted the officer installation including Roberts as president Born as vice president Fisher as secretary Nelson as treasurer Hammond and Hendrie as Sunshine committee. Social hour featured stories and Scottish dialect entertainment from Mrs. Mair followed by refreshments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary D. Nelson
Dorotha Lloyd
Belle Mair
Lucy Roberts
Lillian Walker
Roberts
Genevieve Born
Iva Fisher
Nelson
Ina
Anna Bauer 16th Birthday party hosted by Mrs Courtney Bauer
Mrs Courtney Bauer entertained Friday January 4 to honor her daughter Anna on her sixteenth birthday. Eighteen guests attended including exchange student Priscilla Sylva. Ice skating followed by games and refreshments at the Bauer home. Anna received many lovely gifts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Courtney Bauer
Anna
Priscilla Sylva
Bauer
Local Social Notes Include Visits and Gatherings Across Town
Donelji Birdsall of West Grant visited grandmother Jenet Birdsall last week. Clare Art Group members, led by Mrs William Seitz, attended the Pacuity Art Exhibit at Michigan State University in Lansing. Monday breakfast at Charles Jila’s featured Forest Shumway. Jila dining guests included Mrs George Shayler Lelia Jila and Ethel Leosh. Myra Moline hosted Myra Born’s relatives at the Born cottage near Hight Point Lake and a Cadillac trip to see Mr. and Mrs. BA Born. The latter is recovering from a stroke. Roy Beltineck and wife visited Chicago for a business convention returning Monday. Ronald Wilson and sons visited Detroit for weekend with Otto Betz family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Donelji Birdsall
West Grant
Jenettie Birdsall
Clare Art Group
William Seitz
Lansing
Pacuity
Michigan State University
Charles Jila
Forest Shumway
Jila
George Shayler
Lelia Jila
Ethel Leosh
Shayler
Myra Moline
G. C
David
Mike Morley
Hight Point Lake
Cadillac
B A
Roy Beltineck
Chicago
Ronald Wilson
Gons
Ronald
Ricky
Detroit
Otto Betz
Lucky Club elects officers at January meeting
The Lucky Club met at Mrs. Etta Abbott home with eleven members and one visitor. Mrs. Abbott becomes president, with Mrs. Howard Cotton as vice president and Mrs. Eva Nowlen as secretary. Prizes were awarded for games and a pot luck lunch followed. The next meeting is Feb 8 at Kenneth Cunningham home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Etta Abbott
Abbott
Howard, Cotton
Eva Nowlen
Rose Jered
Kenneth Cunningham
Merle Archambault
Fern ‘Wright
Jerred
Wright
Effie Harvey
Rolland Foster
Marshall Bonham
Harvey
Blue Star Mothers Reelect Officers in City Hall Meeting
The Blue Star Mothers Glare Chapter held a regular meeting in City Hall Legion rooms on January 9. The entire officer slate was re elected for the coming year with installation set for February at City Hall led by installing officer Mrs Mary Scharar. Local and state patriotic groups were invited and a Grand Rapids state convention in June was announced by the department president.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glare
Blue Star Mothers
Legion Rooms
City Hall
Edith Saddler
Mary Scharar
Breckenridge
Fourth Zone District
Coleman
Farwell
Mt. Pleasant
Blue Star
Bessie Hathaway
Big Rapids
Grand Rapids
Ina Hammond
Mary Martha Circle Hostess Plans Father Son Banquet
Mrs Kring hosted the Mary Martha Circle of the Methodist WSCS with 13 members and 3 guests present. Mrs Williams led prayer as plans for a February 14 Father Son banquet were discussed. Devotions by Mrs Nevins opened with group singing and the theme was fellowship without barriers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
RB. B. Kring
Methodist
WSCS
Hsther Williams
Dora Nevins
Lord
Frances Bergstrom
Florence Samborn
Frances Bell
Juanita Green
New Arrivals Highlight Several Local Births in January
Little Mary Ellen Scott arrived January 7 at Clare General Hospital weighing seven pounds four ounces to Mr and Mrs Wayne Scott of Lake. Anthony Raymond born January 13 at Clare General weighing eight pounds 644 ounces to Mr and Mrs Pete Dionise of Farwell. Melissa Ann born January 16 at Mt. Pleasant Community Hospital weighing seven pounds fourteen ounces to Mr and Mrs Floyd Walters of Flint. Cindy Jo born January 6 at Fairview Clinic Farview Michigan weighing five pounds fifteen ounces to Mr and Mrs Larry Bay of Farwell. Lori Ann born January 2 to Mr and Mrs Joseph Alioto of Detroit grandmother Dorothy Shaver.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Ellen Scott
Wayne Scott
Lake
Clare General Hospital
Pete Dionise
Farwell
Anthony Raymond
Anthony
Floyd Walters
Flint
Mt. Pleasant Community Hospital
Melissa Ann
Larry Bay
Far Well
Cindy Jo
Fairview Clnic
Farview
Michigan
Cindy
Albert Shaver
Joseph Alioto
Detroit
Lori Ann
Dorothy Shaver
Circle IV Meets To Organize Congregational Women
Circle IV of the Congregational Women's Fellowship held an organizational meeting at the home of Mrs. Harold Fleming on January 9 with Mrs. Fleming as temporary chair. Dorothy Harper was elected secretary-treasurer and Mrs. Margaret Foss as Sunshine cheer. Further officers will be elected next meeting. Meetings are set for the second Monday each month. Mrs. Ed Johnston will host February 11.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congregational Women's Fellowship
Harold Fleming
Fleming
Dorothy Harper
Margaret, Foss
Sunshine Cheeer
Ed. Johnston
Durand Senior Jane Bowler Wins DAR Good Citizenship Award
Durand high school senior Jane Bowler has been named this year's DAR Good Citizenship Award recipient. She is the daughter of Ellis J. Bowler and Mrs. Bowler and granddaughter of Mrs. Jennie Bowler. Bowler excelled in choir and music, participated in forensics and speech, served as business manager of the 1957 yearbook, held cheer captaincy, and earned multiple letters and trophies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jane Bowler
Durand
Jane
Ellis J. Bowler
Jennie Bowler
Clare
Michigan
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Amy Bouchey
Thet Fuller
Jack Bouchey
Oddfellow Hall
Pail Lapham
Lloyd Nixon
Ed Mussell
George McRell
Glen Hammond
Robert Hanes
Jerry Adams
Helen Welch
Linda Lethorn
Russell Lethorn
D. E. Johnston
East Lansing
L. D. Fisher
Mitchell Canel
John Icek
Edward
George
Hinkle
George Burley
Vermillion
Ohio
City Bakery
Houghton’s
Rie
Haghesia
Baby Breck
Phillips
Mai
Ofuctle
Lipowwder
Golic
Ms As Davol
Sic
Johnson
CO Eat
Renae
Plarte
Mrs. Robson
Lutheran Ladies’ Aid
Spring
Mrs. Abbott
Lucky Club
Mrs. Kring
Mary-Marthas
Circle IV
DAR
Tyleh
Tee
Jeweler
West 5Th Street
Clare, Michigan
Alexander 520
Meewan
Shoe Store
Clare, Mich
Denier
Pajama Sale
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