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Newspaper
Clare Sentinel
Location
Clare, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Jan 26, 1961
Page
9
The Happy Hats Extension met January 19 at Mrs. Burke Rillet's home with twelve members present. Mrs. Merlewayne Cotton presented a lamp shade project. The February meeting will be at Mrs. Eugene Simpkins's home.
The Michilimacinac Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution hosted a tea at Mrs. Donald Holbrook’s home on January 21 to honor this year’s Good Citizens and their mothers. Judge Hollbrook spoke, praising the girls’ diligence and leadership as Mrs. Kennedy led a brief business session.
The Lucky Club met January 20 at Mrs Effie Harvey’s home with 26 members. A program featured piano duet This Old Man by Mrs Margaret La Voye and Twyla, readings by Mrs Fern Wright and Joe Swain, a recitation by Mike Archambault, and musical numbers by Harrison Simmons Howard Cotton Joe Swain and Mrs Cotton. Prizes were awarded during social hour to Mrs Wright Mrs Simmons and George Abbot. The next meeting is at Merle Archambault’s Lake Thirteen with a Valentine party planned.
Mrs. Erma Rutter presided as noble grand at the final meeting of the year. Substitute officers were named and reports to Rebekah Assembly were approved. Announced is the District Association meeting at Shepherd on January 28 with plans for an upcoming fish supper and installation program slated for Saturday at 8:00 p.m.
Mr and Mrs Tom Elliott of Farwell announce the marriage of their daughter Cara Lee to Mr Warden W Goodwin son of Mr and Mrs John W Goodwin of Lansing The couple wed January 3 in Mason at 630 pm They will reside in Lansing A bridal shower was held January 20 at the Hillett home Farwell Hosted by Mrs Donald Brown and Mrs Dale Cotter Refreshments were served and guests came from Lansing Chesaning Mt Pleasant Clare and Farwell
The article argues the real price of a quart of milk is best measured by the work required, noting today it takes 70 percent less work to buy a quart than it did 45 years ago. It emphasizes that work, not money, gauges true price.
Witnesses and friends invited to the concluding United Witness for Christ meeting this Thursday at the church with Rev. Robert McLean of Bad Axe as speaker. Big Rapids District mass meeting at Alma on Sunday January 29. Clare residents urged to attend. Regular Clare services next Sunday include 8:30 and 11:00 am prayers, 9:45 church school, 7:00 pm evening worship. Youth choir rehearsal Thursday at 6:45 led by Neil Courtright, debut at Sunday worship.
Mr and Mrs Wilson Sharp celebrate their Silver Anniversary with a family gathering at the Delwin Grange Hall on January 15. Children hosted the event with cards dancing and visiting before presenting gifts beside a three tiered cake. A buffet lunch for 75 guests followed.
Mr and Mrs Robert Leposky announce the engagement of their daughter Shirley Lynn to Dean Wheaton of East Lansing son of Mr and Mrs Alton Wheaton of Petoskey. Dean a junior at Michigan State University. Shirley attends Clare High School class of 1961. A June wedding is planned.
The Andersonville Extension Club met at Mrs. John Gough’s home in September for an all day Christmas Work Shop. A November session at Mrs. Warren Nellis’ home covered Managing Home Credit and Wreaths. The January meeting at the Center had eight members. the Bugs from Ealer Twine lesson was presented and a pot luck dinner followed with dues paid for the coming year.
The Methodist Senior Youth Fellowship district rally took place in Big Rapids Sunday afternoon with Clare group representation by Don Hemstreet Candace Walton Roxanne Schroeder Kathy Williams Lorina Brinkerhoff Bob Green and advisor Richard Garther. Rev Aldering of Worcester Mass was the main speaker. the meeting was described as worthwhile with an enjoyable afternoon of fellowship.
Mrs. Omer Parent entertained her Bridge Club with guest Mrs. Dale Stough. High score went to Mrs. Hattie Porter, second to Mrs. Roy Harter, with Mrs. John Stough low. Other clubs met with two-table contracts, lists of high scores, and hospitality. The Eight OClock Eight Club, Mrs. Stan Ley Parish host, featured two-table contract play and refreshments. Further gatherings included Mrs. Kuno Hammerberg hosting two-table play with Mrs. Paul Sheporski as guest, and a welcome home dinner for Donald Holbrook and family with guests. The Tenth District American Legion Auxiliary meeting at Prudenville heard a Civil Defense workshop report and a film. The Octo Club met at Mrs. Ben Burdo’s with two-table play and lunch.
The Country Rosette Extension Club met January 17 at Mrs. Raymond Eggers home with eleven members and two visitors. Plans were made for an all day Michigan State Home session January 26 at Mrs. Karl Ouderkirk and another day to weave 8 ft twine rugs at Mrs. Elwyn Cluley Sr. house. Members will provide their own place settings for a pot luck dinner. Hospital visits to Broomfield Memorial Hospital are being arranged. A $3 donation to the March of Dimes was approved. Mrs. Raymond Eggers received an anniversary gift from her secret sister, and members learned to make coat hangers as keepsakes. Secret sisters from last year were revealed and new names drawn for 1961. Next meeting set for February 16 hosted by Mrs. Archie Jourdain.
District Council meeting of Business and Professional Women’s Clubs held Sunday January 22 at 12:30 lunch at Johnny Ryan's in Saginaw. Dorothy Kirkpatrick and Grace Higesmire led. By Laws review and manual procedures discussed. National Convention set for July 23 to 28 at Conrad Hilton Chicago. Officers slate to be presented at April district meeting in Bay City.
The Friendly Neighbor Club met at Mrs. W. E. Gilson's home last Thursday. Officers were elected: Helen Erter president Olin Stough vice president Clair Stanley treasurer and Mrs. Gilson secretary. A noon lunch followed and the club will meet with Mrs. Vina Reger in two weeks.
A lighthearted item notes a driver who favors honking could switch to playing a harp. The joke plays on sound and skill, suggesting a quieter career path while keeping a playful tone.
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