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Newspaper
Clare Sentinel
Location
Clare, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Jan 26, 1945
Page
3
The Townsend Tenth District Council will meet in the Archambault building in Clare Sunday at 1 30 with an out of town speaker. A good attendance is desired.
Miss Freda June Krell and A. J. Hampton wed in a quiet First Baptist Church ceremony in Bowling Green Ohio Monday January 15 at 830 pm. Rev Chas Stricklin officiated with single ring vows as Mrs Pattein played piano. The bride wore white satin with lace veil and carried red and white carnations while the groom wore royal blue. Attendants were Mr and Mrs Perry Geeck aunt and uncle of the bride. Both are longtime community residents.
Helen Miller of Farwell and Harold Schofield of Farwell were married January 22 in Angola Indiana. The ceremony by Dr John Humfreys included a noon reading of vows, followed by a luncheon at Lake James Golf Club. The couple plan to reside in Farwell with guests including Dorothy Crain and the Renner siblings attending.
The Good Literature Club met at Mrs. Grace Ackerman's home with good attendance. Officers for the coming year were nominated by the committee of Sarah Schaeffer Estella Hahn and Alice Ruby. Doris Gerow presented sixth grade singers and Rev. Chas. B. Hahn reviewed The Green Years by Cronin. The annual meeting will be at Mrs. Agnes Gleason's home February 6 with a 7 PM banquet. transportation arranged by calling Mrs. Genevieve Born.
The American Legion Auxiliary met for its regular session and announced the Tenth District meeting will be held in Clare on Sunday February 11 at 2 30 p.m. at City Hall with dinner at 6 30 p.m. at the I O C F hall. Members were reminded to pay dues and the unit needs six more to reach its quota. A rummage sale was approved for January 27 and 29 at the Legion rooms.
The Congregational Ladies Guild met at Mrs. Stuart Bicknell with 30 members present. Mrs. Frank Murdoch presided and devotional prayers were given. New officers chosen for 1945 include Mrs. John Asline president and Mrs. C A Wellman vice president. The group plans refugee relief sewing and knitting.
Mrs Richard Woodcock hosted a 1:00 PM birthday luncheon at the Woodcock home on Jackson Street in her honor. Three tables of bridge were played after a repast. prizes went to Mrs Harold Eigar high, Mrs Fred Bingham second, and Mrs Marsh in Ankrum traveler, with a consolation for Mrs Chester Richard. A gift was presented to the honored guest.
The article notes that Key was not identified as the author of the Star Spangled Banner until several months after its initial appearance. Additional Society News appears on Page Six.
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