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Newspaper
Clare Sentinel
Location
Clare, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Jan 18, 1968
Page
5
The engagement of Miss Linda Rae Strauch daughter of Mrs. Helen Boulton and the late Raymond D. Strauch is announced by her mother. The fiancé is Garry Lee Wilkinson son of Mr and Mrs L Raymond Wilkinson of Farwell. The wedding is set for June 29.
Local residents share visits and greetings as families cope with losses and travel. Obituaries note Herbert Pelton and David King dying in Florida and Midland respectively, with funeral details and kinship links announced. Seaman Tim Varney, home on furlough, visits relatives while numerous family gatherings span weekends and holidays.
The Tobacco River Trail Riders Club met Monday evening January 8 with six families present. Donna Carr was appointed program chairman. After the meeting, refreshments were served and Viet Nam movies shot by John Pratt were shown by Vernon Pratt, drawing interest from all attendees.
The Farwell PTA held a January 8 gathering in the school gym. Miss Casteel's drama class presented the Green Black Board skit and Michigan Child Guidance Clinic's Mr. Roman spoke, followed by a Q&A. Cookies and coffee were served. A fish supper February 26 funds playground equipment. Tickets from Mary Ashley or PTA members.
The page lists milestones with dates: the Lend-Lease Bill in Congress January 10, 1941. Japan’s invasion of the Celebes Islands January 10, 1942. Amelia Earhart Putnam’s solo Pacific flight January 11, 1935. first iron from anthracite coal at Mauch Chunk Pennsylvania January 12, 1839. Iron had been handmade prior to that.
The Rosebush Presbyterian women met Thursday at 1 30 p m with hostesses Mrs John Osborn and committee. A Life Membership in National Missions was presented. New officers installed: president Mrs Don Swindelhust, vice president Mrs Harold Flaharty, secretary Mrs Agnes Sharp, treasurer Mrs Eldon Ballou. The Senior High Fellowship met Sunday night with Ruth Eggers president and Gloria Leinike offering devotions. A toboggan party is planned for Saturday January 27 with Ruth Eggers as hostess.
Mr and Mrs Al Prentice and children Cherri Jenny and Tom of Livonia spent the weekend with her grandparents Mr and Mrs William Hunter.
In the February 15 1968 meeting the Clare City Commission approved a surplus property agreement with the Federal Aviation Administration for a 4x4 3/4 ton truck and blade for use by the Clare Municipal Airport. A curb and gutter project on Forest Avenue and Arlene Street was received and filed. Fire contracts with Grant and Sheridan Townships were executed. The mayor appointed Wendell Dralette Albert Haley and Carl Stephenson to the Board of Review. Bills were approved for payment. Madge Ruark City Clerk.
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