Japan Today Studied At WSCS Meeting
The Women's Society of Christian Service of Rose bush Methodist Church met at Mrs. Harold West's home Tuesday evening with Mrs. Harold Anderson presiding. Mrs. Vernell Fike led the Worship Service and presented the lesson "Japan Today" by Mrs. Floyd Thompson. Letters from missionaries described work in Japan. A Soup Supper was planned by committee members Mrs. Ralph Miller, Mrs. Vernell Fike, and Mrs. Ernest Hoste for next month. Mrs. Russell Johnston to host February meeting. Refreshments closed the gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Women's Society of Christian Service
Rosebush Methodist Church
Harold West
Harold Anderson
Vernell Fike
Japan
Floyd Thompson
Ralph Miller
Ernest Hoste
Russell Johnston
Install New Officers for Presbyterian Women
New officers for the year were installed by the Association of Presbyterian Women on January 16 at the church. Mrs John Osborn was named president, Mrs Earl Neff vice president, Mrs Floyd Dixon secretary, and Mrs Sharp treasurer. Rev R Thomson led Bible study. other leaders announced plans and departments discussed activities for the year. Refreshments followed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Association of Presbyterian Women
Ralph Sharp
George House
John Osborn
Earl. Neff
Floyd Dixon
Sharp
R. ©. Thomson
Matthew
S. C. McArthur
Gerald VanBuskirk
Osborn
Dale Graham
Finance Department
Ivor Stork
Earl Neff
Hugh Swindlehurst
World Service Department
Morris Hutchins
Harold Flaharty
E. O. Graham
Hold Presby'n Annual Meeting Names and Elections
The Presbyterian Church annual meeting elected Clare Hoover as elder. Gerald Van Buskirk and Earl Neff with Hugh Swindlehurst were named deacons and trustees respectively. Mrs. Lloyd Spaulding became financial secretary. Reports from all church boards and groups were given and a fish supper planned for January 31.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Presbyterian Church
Clare Hoover
Gerald van Buskirk
Earl Neff
Hugh Swindlehurst
Lloyd Spaulding
Susan Graham
Association of Presbyterian Women
Westminster Fellowship
Susan’ Graham
Women’s Society Serves Turkey Dinner in Rosebush
The Women's Society of Center church hosted a turkey dinner for 181 men taking part in the Annual Dairy Tour held Thursday. Local residents noted several social visits over the weekend including Clare guests the Schaeffers and gatherings at various homes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Women's Society of Center Church
Bill Schaeffer
Clare
Rosebush Methodist Church hosts Family Night and pot luck
Rosebush Methodist Church held a Family Night Thursday with a pot luck dinner at 6 80 oclock. Attendees admired the New Look in the basement dining room with knotty pine walls and a tile floor. The Official Board meeting followed, led by Rev. Ronald Knapp. The Adult Fellowship of Rosebush Methodist and Center Churches plans its monthly meeting for Thursday evening January 23 at the home of Mr and Mrs Norman Johnson according to Rev Knapp.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rosebush Methodist Church
Ronald Knapp
Rosebush Methodist and Center Churches
Norman Johnson
Westminster Fellowship Met Sunday Evening at Dale Graham Home
The Westminster Fellowship of the Presbyterian Church met Sunday from 7 to 9 PM at Mr. and Mrs. Dale Graham home. Margie Swindlehurst led the business meeting and the Easter Sunrise Breakfast was approved with the program committee named. Several visits and dinners with local families were noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Westminster Fellowship
The
Presbyterian Church
Dale Graham
Margie Swindlehurst
John Osborn
New Salt River Farm Bureau Members Named
Denver Township news reports new Salt River Farm Bureau members Mr and Mrs Leonard Matthews and Mr and Mrs Dale Bower. Local visits include Mr and Mrs Jerry Geer at Mr and Mrs Kenneth Mogg and Paul Bullard family’s call on Gene Bulard and daughters. Howard Holliday of near Delwin dies after hospital stay leaving wife and eight children. Leonard Matthews and family visit sister Iris Matthews of Gladwin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denver Township
Salt River Farm Bureau Group
Leonard Matthews
Dale Bower
Jerry Geer
Kenneth Mogg
Paul Bullard
Pleasant
Gene Bulard
Howard Holliday
Near Delwin
Central Michigan Community Hospital
Mt. Pleasant
Matthew
Iris Matthews
Gladwin
Reverend Cunningham Leaves Dover After Seven Years
Rev Arthur Cunningham of Dover Church preaches his last sermon and resigns to lead Bible Baptist Church in Marlette starting Sunday January 26. During his seven years at Dover the church added a ceiling lighting system furnace tile flooring carpeting Hammond organ new pews and a large addition paid with minor debt. Attendance rose from 18 to about 75 in 1957. he helped organize church and ministries and led youth trips and Founders Week. He and his wife move to Marlette with children Mark Stephen and Marsha.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur Cunningham
Dover Church
Dover
Cunningham
Bible Baptist Church
Marlette
Moody Bible Institute of Chicago
Rural Bible Mission
Mark
Stephen
Marsha
Harold Schofield dies in Florida at 55
Harold Schofield a former Farwell resident died January 14 at his home in Pinellas Park Florida at age 55 He was born November 15 1902 in Isabella county and lived near Farwell before moving to Florida He ran a Farwell grocery store and held memberships in IOOF Pinellas Park Church of Christ and local IOOF encampment He served on Pinellas Park zoning board and chamber board Surviving are his widow three daughters two brothers two stepchildren four stepsons and 18 grandchildren Funeral services were held Sunday at Farwell Methodist Church with burial at Gilmore Cemetery and IOOF graveside rites
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farwell
Harold Schofield
Pinellas Park
Florida
Isabella County
Schofield
Clearwater
Dorothy Smathers
Hudson
Indiana
Ruth Reiss
Herbert
Paul Miller
Howard
Robert Miller
Farwell Methodist Church
Frank Coker
C. Hiram Gates
Gilmore Cemetery
Death Notice for Mrs Ida Belle Sanders
Ida Belle Leitner Sanders of Arthur Township Clare County Michigan born August 11 1896 in Arthur Township. Worked 25 years in Pontiac Motors mailing department before marrying Earl Sanders April 29 1950 and moving to Arthur Township. Died January 4 1958 at Community Hospital Mt. Pleasant after seven weeks as patient. Funeral January 7 at Arthur Center Church of God with burial in Arthur Township cemetery. Survived by spouse four stepchildren three sisters three brothers and many nieces and nephews. Preceded by parents two sisters and one brother. She was a member of First Baptist Church Pontiac for 33 years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ida Belle
Samuel
Marcia Leitner
Arthur Township
Clare County
Michigan
Pontiac
Pontiac Motors
Earl Sanders
Clare
Mt. Pleasant
Grace Coats
Edith Newman
Russell
Sanders
Helen Sims
Bensenville
Ilinois
Ellen Myers
Gladys Horn
Clarkston
Rachael Christensen
Minneapolis
Minnesota
Milton
Orin Leitner
Poriliac
Loris Leitner
Gladwin
Citizens Bank Introduces National Post-Tronic Posting Machine
The Citizens Bank will replace two aging posting machines with the National Post-Tronic system. The new device scans checks and deposit slips, reduces forgeries by linking entries to individual account numbers, and eliminates off-line posting. Monthly statements will be neater, and key account numbers are already in use. A lobby display will introduce patrons to the new service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Post-Tronic
Citizens Bank
Mrs Clyde Mowl 74 Ovid Died After Long Illness
Funeral services were held January 7 for Mrs Clyde Mowl 74 of Ovid born in Jackson county who moved here with her family and attended Brinton school. She married Clyde Mowl in Farwell in 1900 and was a Rebekah Lodge member who once ran a restaurant. Survivors include three daughters a son two sisters 18 grandchildren and 22 great grandchildren. Two sons preceded her in death.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clyde Mowl
Ovid
Gilmore
Irwin Schlegel Dies At Home In Clare
Irwin R. Schlegel born May 10 1885 in Saginaw Michigan died at his Clare home January 15 after two prior heart attacks. He worked with Charles W. Calkins, served in the Michigan State Highway Department, and owned Clare Furniture Barn since 1946. Survived by widow Ethel son John Detroit two grandchildren John J. Schlegel and Fred W. Schlegel, brother J Earle Schlegel, nieces and friends. Funeral January 18 at St Cecilia's Church with Requiem High Mass. interment in St Cecilia's Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Irwin R. Schlegel
Saginaw
Michigan
Clare
Charles W. Calkins
Ethel M. Jackson
Schlegels
Michigan State Highway Department
Clare Furniture Barn
Schlegel
Ethel
John
Detroit
John J. Schlegel
Fred W. Schlegel
Spring Hill College
Mobile
Alabama
J. Earle Schilegel
Lansing
18 Year Olds Reminded to Register Under Draft Law
Colonel Arthur A. Holmes urges all males reaching 18 to register within five days as required by the draft act. Registration occurs at the local draft board based on the registrant’s 18th birthday address, with the Clare board on West Fifth Street open weekdays 1 to 5 p.m. Clerk Bernard Wilson handles inquiries at the draft office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur A. Holmes
Selective Service
Annexation Request for Clare Public Schools Seeks District Interest
The Clare Public Schools board urges interested districts to begin annexation discussions. Any district wishing to join must vote on assuming its share of new debt and on actual annexation, each passing by a simple majority. The board invites districts to discuss future relationships and offers assistance from Superintendent Richard Wheeler.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clare
Clare Public Schools
Clare Board of Education
Richard
Wheeler
Joint US England Sweden uncover element 102
Joint research teams from the United States England and Sweden announce the discovery of element 102 a highly radioactive unstable substance with a half life of about 10 to the minus 12 minutes The finding highlights multinational cooperation in advanced chemistry and nuclear science.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
England
Sweden
Days Grow Longer and Venus in January Skies
University of Michigan astronomer Hazel M Losh notes January days lengthen by an hour over December 21 but warmer weather is not yet expected until early February. She adds a good view of the nine planets is possible in morning skies, with Venus appearing as a morning star by month’s end and crossing near the Sun around January 28.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
University of Michigan
Earth
Hazel M. Losh
Astronomy
Venus
City Commission Proceedings January 6 1958
Regular meeting called to order by Mayor Pro Tem Nivison with roll call of present and absent. A petition for a street light on Schoolcrest Ave was granted. Bills approved and meeting adjourned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Com Haley
Com Schroeder
Com. Haley
Com Burdo
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WSCS
Presby’n
Rosebush
Usn
David Bellinger
Kenneth Schrock
Bob Neff
Harland Bellinger
Michigan State University
Albert Neff
John Jacobs
James Lawler
Orrin
James Sutton
Marjorie Bowers
Midland
Ida Johnson
Darwin Johnson
Robert Sharp
Ralph Bradford
Cecil Moore
Pioneer
Ohio
Harvey Lowery
Helen Muterspaugh
Dean Muterspaugh
Bill Help
Bs Guneccaasatt
Moody Founders
Chicago
Beulah
Christian Fellowship
H. Schofield
State Bank
J. Stuart Bicknell
Federal Reserve Swctum
Federal Deposit Insurance Offices
Hed
Corporation
Isebush
Irwin Schlegel
G. Nivison
David Adams
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