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Newspaper
Clare Sentinel
Location
Clare, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Jan 19, 1956
Page
13
Mrs Doris Mitchell and Emil Giers were installed as noble grands of their respective Rebekah and Oddfellow units at a joint ceremony Monday evening January 16 in the Clare IOOF Hall. Guests came from Midland Welaman and Farwell with Rebekah officers Ina Hammond Thelma Irwin Marie Brown named in attendance.
Mary Kathleen Garver and Paul Sheets Jr plan a late summer wedding after an engagement announced by Mary Kathleen’s parents Mr and Mrs Forest Garver Sr of Brown Corners. Paul Sheets Jr attends Huntington College Indiana studying for the ministry and will marry in four years. Rotary and Odd Fellows lodge officers and ceremonies are described with many named members and past grand jewel presentations.
The Elite Birthday Club met at Mrs Josie Smith home on Wednesday afternoon January 11 for a social hour and to observe the birthday of Mrs Charles Smith. Prizes went to Mrs Alice Stough high and traveler, Mrs Leila Bolen second high, and Mrs Mary Harmon low. Pelion refreshments were served.
Sixteen members of Clare Past Matrons Club met at Lucy Roberts home January 12 for installation of new officers. Mrs. Eleanor Lehr became president with Lucy Roberts as vice president and Mrs. Iva Wisher as secretary. Treasurer Mary Nelson and others were thanked for the ceremony and social hour followed with 50 50 game and lunch hosted by Elizabeth Eide Olive Evans and others.
Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Cunningham entertained the Lucky Club on Friday January 13. Twelve members attended. Officers elected were Mrs Bifle Harvey president Mrs Ferp Wright vice president Mrs ya Nowlen secretary and Mrs Foragt Jerred treasurer. Mrs Byba welcomed as a new member. Prizes went to Mrs Wright high Mrs Nowlen second high and low to Howard Cotton. A potluck supper followed and the club adjourned to meet at William Artcliff's home in February.
Tuesday evening January 1 Clara Rebekah Lodge elected new officers led by noble grand Doris Mitchell. Olive Irwin served as right supporter until installing officer Madeline Sester. Thirty two members attended with eleven past noble grands.
The Carrie Smalley Circle of Congregational Women held a January 1 gathering with Mrs. Duane Alien as host. In the president's absence, Vice chair Mrs. Ethel Messicar led the meeting and announced a February rum mage sale. Mrs. Marilyn Glenn conducted devotions and read Genesis, while Mrs. Messicar taught from Within Two Worlds. Refreshments were served by hostesses and Mrs. Glenn will host the February 8 church meeting.
The Mary Martha Circle of the Methodist W S C 8 met at Mrs. Dorothy Bader’s home with thirteen members and four visitors. Esther Williams presided, Frances Bergstrom led a study from This Revolutionary Faith, plans were set for a March Chinese Auction and Bake Sale, and members were asked to bring a dollar or item for February. A New Year prayer and dedication service opened. Rev. L J Neving offered final prayers. dessert was provided by the hostess Sam bor n and others. The next gathering will be at Mrs Nevins’s parsonage.
Mr and Mrs Henry Hilborn former Taye residents celebrated their golden wedding anniversary at St Helens Michigan on January 14. Nearly two hundred guests attended the party with entertainment by a granddaughter produced music. Refreshments were served and many gifts were received. Relatives from Clare and nearby areas joined in congratulating the couple.
The Lutheran Ladies Aid met January 10 at the church with lunch. Twenty five members and guests attended. Honored were Pauline Leis and Lucy Webber. new member J C Marotzke welcomed. Officers elected: Schaeffer president Schroeder vice president Nass secretary Krell treasurer. Sauerkraut Supper set for Wednesday night in February. Robert Voss spoke on The Altar. Next meeting February 8 at the parsonage with Mrs Voss hosting.
The article states true sherry originates only from the Spanish district of Jerez where it has been produced for about 2500 years.
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