Gladys Brown and Donald Courter Wed in Clare Parsonage
In a simple home ceremony at the Clare Methodist Parsonage on June 29 at 7:00 p.m. Gladys Marie Brown married Donald E Courter. Both reside near Farwell Michigan. Best man J Richard Curtiss and his wife Virginia Irene Curtiss served as matron of honor. Rev Leslie J Nevins officiated beside the fireplace.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clare Methodist Parsonage
Gladys Marie Brown
Donald E Courter
Farwell
Michigan
Donald E. Courter
Leonard Courtex
Gladys Marie Courter
Charles Brown
J. Richard Curtiss
Virginia Iréne Curtiss
Local Family Returns From Tennessee Visit
Mr and Mrs Chris Krell with daughter Regina and Mary Campbell of Pontiac recently returned from a ten day visit with Mr and Mrs Max W Krell in Kingsport Tennessee. They toured Rhododendron Gardens on Roan Mountain and drove the 90 mile scenic turnpike through West Virginia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chris Krell
Regina
Mary Campbell
Pontiac
Max’ * W. Krell
Kingsport
Tennessee
Roen Mountain
West Virginia
Sister Jean Margaret Relva Bowler’s Silver Jubilee observed
Relva Bowler of Clare celebrated her Silver Jubilee of the Dominican Order at Adrian on Sunday June 23. Attending from her family were her mother Mrs W E Bowler of Clare and several relatives from Midland Ypsilanti and Durand. Mrs Bowler accompanied her daughter to Detroit Sunday evening and returned to Clare Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jean
Margaret
Relva Bowler
Clare
Adrian
W. E. Bowler
W. Wilson
Midland
Jim Wilson
Ypsilanti
Ellis ‘Bowler
Durand
Engagement of Esther Nevins to William Winchester III
Rev and Mrs Leslie J Nevins announce the engagement of their daughter Esther Louise Nevins to William Girard Winchester III of Detroit Michigan. The couple plans a December wedding in Birmingham Michigan. Members of the Clara Rebekah Lodge and Clare IOOF Lodge are reminded that the Clare Isabella District Association annual picnic will be held July 14 at Island Park in Mt Pleasant with family and a good time planned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leslie J. Nevins
Esther Louise Nevins
William Girard Winchester III
Birmingham
Michigan
William Girard Winchester II
Detroit
Clara Rebekah Lodge
Clare Ioof. Lodge
Clare Isabella
Island Park
Mt. Pleasant
Mrs Pearl Clute Hosts Colonville Ladies Aid
Mrs Pearl Clute of Harrison entertained the Colonville Ladies Aid Thursday afternoon at her cottage. Twelve ladies attended and enjoyed a pleasant social afternoon with a fine lunch. All praised Mrs Clute as a wonderful hostess.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pearl Clute
Harrison
Colonville Ladies Aid
Stork Shower Honors Mrs. Salchert At Mrs. Newman’s Home
Mrs. Mable Newman hosted a pink and blue stork shower Friday evening for Mrs. Jeanette Salchert. Fourteen ladies attended, gifts were given, and everyone praised the evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mable Newman
Jeanette Salchert
Chemical Canton Welcomes Visitor at Auxiliary Meeting
The Canton Auxiliaries regular meeting was held at the Midland IOOF Hall Thursday evening. Vice President Mrs Ann Middleton led due to illness of President Mrs Mildred Bowers. Lady Lamyrtie Schaeffer of Arlington Virginia was introduced and welcomed, praised the auxiliarys work in remarks, a memorial tribute ceremony followed, and refreshments were served with members joining.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chemical Center
Canton Auxiliary
Midland
Ann Middleton
Mildred Bowers
Coleman
Lamyrtie Schaeffer
Arlington
Virginia
Canton
Theta Rho Girls Final Meeting Before Summer Break
Theta Rho Girls plan a July 10 picnic at City Park for a 4:30 pm departure to Budd Lake. Judy Ulrich should be notified for transport. July 11 WSCS Seminar at Gladwin starts with 8:30 am church gathering. Clare BPW July 8 meeting postponed to July 15 6:30 dinner with Mrs Maxwell in charge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Theta Rho
Budd Lake
Judy Ulrich
WSCS
Gladwin
Clare Business and Professional Womens Club
Detroit
William Maxwell
Cheese Cooking Tip Warns Against Overheating
A kitchen note advises cooking cheese gently to avoid toughness and stringiness. It recommends moderate heat and careful handling to preserve texture and melt quality.
Gardon family reunion at Grant Town Hall
The Garchow family reunion was held at Grant Town Hall Sunday June 30 with fifty in attendance. Attendees came from Pontiac Detroit Birmingham Coleman and Clare and nearby areas. Hosts were Mr and Mrs Orval Vandewarker. All William Gardon Sr family siblings attended with some children absent due to illness or distance. A pot luck dinner followed with visiting and reminiscing. The group planned the 1958 reunion for the same venue on the last Sunday in June.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Garchow
Grant Town Hall
Pontiac
Detroit
Birmingham
Coleman
Clare
Orval Vandewarker
William Gardon Sr
Local clubs report contract games and social events
Mrs. Hattie Porter hosted a contract night with two tables. Kate Dunlop won high score, Erwin Zinser second, Omer Parent low. The Octo Club met at Mrs. Hollis Walton with high score by Arthur Ulrich, second Dexter Elden, and Ben Burdo. Clare Benefit Auxiliary held a pot luck dinner June 19 at Mrs. Russell Flegel. next gathering July 17 is a city park picnic. Mrs. Wayne Patterson hosted Canasta Club with Alvie Shaner and William Cobb as guests. Lloyd Conley won high, Mrs. Cobb won low.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hattie Porter
Kate Dunlop
Erwin Zinser
Omer. Parent
Zinser
Frank Murdoch
Hollis Walton
Burton Fleishhauer
Reed City
Arthur Ulrich
Dexter Elden
Ben Burdo
Clare Benefit
Russell Flegel
Wayne Patterson
Alvie Shaner
William Cobb
Lloyd
Conley
Cobb
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Gladys Brown
Donald
Esther Nevins
Auto Sales
McEwan
Donald Hugh Clark
Joleen * Wallace
Clark Methodist Church
Harvey G. Pierce
Gregory
L. J. ‘Nevins
Chester Wallace
Donald Clark
Livonia
Bunnie Witbeck
S.C. McArthur
Joleen
Stephanotis
Robert Darling
Robert Wallace
Donald Wallace
Len 'Sowle Bumo
Susan, Clark
Deborah
Lisa
Wallace
Donald Carlson
Robert
Roger Wallace
Donald Kvam
Madison
Wisconsin
Richard Ulrich
Merlewayne
Cotton
Richard Nivison
Tim Frey
Michigan State University
Clare High
William H. Bicknell Dry Goods Company
Toledo
Ohio
Alma
Lansinig
Ludington
New York City
Pete
Alexander
Stork
Theradan
Aeame Tall
Roy E. Cimmerer
Joanne” ~Wilcox
National Dance Studio Association
Tyler Auditorium
Alma College
Wilcox
Boston
ArtDamoth Agency
McEwan Street
Sentinel
Bettmann
Blue Cross
Michigan Blue Cross
Companion
Blue Shield
Michigan Hospital Service
Michigan Medical Servioe
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