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Newspaper
Clare Sentinel
Location
Clare, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Jan 29, 1969
Page
8
Clare residents hosted and visited relatives over the weekend with ties to Marquette Lansing and Detroit. notables include Jessie Johnson Elsie Wild Basil Cole Royce Cole Jim White and Ruth Gerig with extended family in Clare and nearby towns.
The Prince of Peace Lutheran Ladies Fellowship met in the church room for the January meeting with 15 members present. Esther Notter led a reading and prayer. new president Darleen Godfrey led the business session and reports were approved.
Mrs McPhall was surprised on her birthday January 29 as relatives from Farwell Manistee Marion and Lansing gathered at Clare C C F Hall to celebrate with her aunt Frank McPhail sharing the day. A corsage cake jello and punch followed a social visit.
The Clare Study Club will gather February 4 at Clare Methodist Church parlors. Dr. F J Martin of Harrison will attend to answer questions about the new cancer films. A good attendance is desired.
The Senior Citizens group of 33 met Tuesday January 21 in Clare Congregational Church social rooms for a carry-in dinner. Lucius Fuller presided and announced Harrison meeting for Thursday and February committee duties. A sing along, photos from a trip to Mexico, and new card tables capped the social hour as members look to a February 4 gathering.
The Delta Psi Chapter of the Beta Sigma Phi Sorority attended a seminar on lawn care by David Martin of Michigan State University. Karla Lehr led the business meeting. Tickets for a Child Guidance dinner project were distributed and plans discussed for a March card party at Town and Country on February 4.
A tiny abundant soil sprite Collembola breaks down DDT to DDE, a less toxic compound. MSU researchers see potential to reduce soil contamination and protect soil life and wildlife including humans.
Sgt and Mrs Jack Bauder traveled from Montana for a week with his mother Mrs Bonnie Bauder. They left Friday for San Angelo Texas for 28 weeks of training at Goodfellow AFB. They visited at Ardis Nursing Home, marking Hazel Spencer’s birthday on the 20th. Bonnie Rae Bauder, a Western Michigan University student, returned home for the weekend. The Banders, married January 24 1968, left for their new location after wishing mom a happy anniversary.
James Michael Ason was born January 17 to Mr and Mrs Gail Lowle Jr at Clare Osteopathic Hospital. He weighed six pounds five and one half ounces. A daughter born January 21 at Clare Hospital to Mr and Mrs Marvin Davis of Harrison weighed six pounds eight and one half ounces.
Rebecca Raleigh daughter of Rev and Mrs William Raleigh earned the 1969 Betty Crocker Homemaker of Tomorrow title at Clare High School based on a December written test. She qualifies for state and national scholarships and receives a silver charm from General Mills as sponsor. The Betty Crocker Search marks its 15th year with a record 630,564 girls from 15,116 schools participating.
Spring fashion centers on schiffli embroidered fabrics in pale ice tones and pastels. A McCall's Pattern 9528 dress offers Victorian inspired style with sheer voile and varied fabrics. The National Schiffli Embroidery Sewing Contest runs January 1 to March 30 with prizes and entry details available at Pattern counters or Schiffli Embroidery, Box 1062, Berfenline Station, Union City NJ 07087.
Fifty Oddfellows Rebekahs and guests from Shepherd Mt Pleasant Farwell and Clare attended the Clare I.O.O.F. Hall district association meeting. Leonard Erickson reported on the United Nations Pilgrimage trip with gifts, readings were given, a skit performed, and a pot luck supper followed.
Forty Rebekahs met with noble grand Mrs Pauline Whiteside presiding to form committees for the new year. Officers installed included Patsy Schlafley and Alln Lyness with Olive Irwin and Fannie Yeoman assisting. Members discussed the United Nations Pilgrimage and a January birthday skit, then the Rebekahs joined the Oddfellows for coffee after lodge.
Leah Garchow celebrated a birthday with family and friends at home and at the Surrey House Har rison. The Elite Birthday Club and Rebekah Pepper Party held events with prizes and meals. Several birthday observances occurred including Bonnie Bauder visiting Roberta Stevens and a birthday dinner hosted by Orval Vandewarker for several members. Card games and quilts filled social gatherings at Clare Church of God and among local clubs.
Promote defensive driving to reduce collisions and insurance costs. Encourages making State Farm the habit for auto, life, home, and health coverage. Emphasizes regular safe driving and consistent insurance protection.
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