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Newspaper
Clare Sentinel
Location
Clare, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Jul 31, 1958
Page
10
Rev. Gerrit Schut accompanies each group and remains at the Camp. Miss Ruth Johnson of Grand Rapids and Miss Kay Loomis of Clare also assist as counselors for the two weeks period.
A group of junior and senior Baptist youths traveled from Clare by church bus to Camp Lake Ann in Grand Traverse County for a week of Bible camp activities. Participants include Janie Chapman Susie Mann Connie Wood Calla House Garth Schut John House Cathy Irwin Connie Smith Stephen House Rosemary House Janet Paxton Gwen Gieske Earle Irwin Jim Ruby Diele Fiedeman Janice Wood Terry Davis Keith Tiedeman Chuck Tiedeman Dan Loomis Robert House Nancy Lou Schut Judy Presley Mavis Chapman Sandra Paxton and Dewey Barber. They return Saturday afternoon with next week already scheduled for senior week and more teens joining the bus.
Joyce June of Farwell and Leonard Wixson were married at the Marion Methodist Church in a double ring ceremony. The ceremony featured maid of honor Norma Jean June and bridesmaids Joan and Mrs. Jeanette Bailey with flower girl Carol and ring bearer Kippy Bailey. The couple will reside in Farwell.
Eighteen Wm. H. Bicknell Department Store staff and three guests met at Mr and Mrs Albert Kippy residence in Piny Woods Harrison for their annual picnic. Dinner at six featured piano harmonica music and community singing. The gathering announced future wedding plans of Mrs Elva Grumo and Arley Russell and presented an heirloom quilt to Mrs Grumo. Melons followed and guests departed thanking the Kibbys.
The Archbold Reunion drew about fifty relatives at Shingle Lake with a noon dinner and an afternoon of softball and swimming. Nearby, Timmy Green celebrated his eleventh birthday at Mt. Pleasant hosted by Mr. and Mrs. Cleland Green with guests from Clare and Ewart. Social clubs and neighbors held meetings and games, while fishing and card play filled weekend activities at Houghton Lake and area cottages.
The Fanon reunion held Sunday in Clare drew seven attendees from Alexandria Springfield Juliet Mlingis St Charles Farwell and Clare. The oldest present was Mrs Maria Urbain of St Charles and the youngest Dawn Denton daughter of Mr and Mrs Jim Renton of Farwell. A bounteous dinner and reminiscences filled the afternoon.
Members Lee Jackson Neila Wisler Fay Smith and Clarice Bellows of Maine's Bar bowling team spent the weekend of July 19 on an annual tour to Dollarville Toonerville Trolley and boat trip the Tahquamenon Falls activity then toured St Igndte Petoskey and Cadillac for dinners and sightseeing.
Miss Jeanette Marie Woodman and Gary Lee Brown wed at Clare Methodist Church in a July 19 ceremony before Rev. Duane McNeil with about 200 guests. The bride wore an embroidered tulle gown with a lace crown veil. maid of honor Darlene Woodman and bridesmaids wore pastel nylon chiffon gowns. The reception followed at the Clare J O Q Fy Hall with a five tier cake and music, after which the couple departed for a northern Michigan trip and will reside in Farwell.
The Clare Methodist Church wedding of Miss Donna Jean Kegg and Jack Edward Bailey was held Friday evening with Rev. Mrs. Leah Gardon officiating at 8:00. The bride, daughter of Mrs. Margaret Kegg and Robert Kegg, wore light blue linen with white accessories and a white garnet rose corsage. groom’s parents are listed, and the ceremony included a double ring exchange. The reception followed at the Bailey home. couple honeymooned on a boat trip to Milwaukee and will reside in Rexall apartments. she works at Campbell Insurance, he at Bryant Gulf Gas Station.
The Schlafley family reunion gathered fifty relatives at Island Park in Mt. Pleasant on Sunday July 27 with attendees from Clare Farwell Mt Pleasant Midland Mt Clemens St Louis and Almont. Roy Joslin was the oldest attendee and Billie Joslin the youngest. Nancy Joslin presented a photo album for future reunions. The afternoon featured a humorous race for president won by the loser Esther Schlafley Werblow who will select her co workers. Other contestants were Neil Joslin Bill Schlafley Jack Adams and Donald Kirkconnell. Activities included games photo taking ice cream and watermelon.
The Eighth Stanley family reunion at the I O O F Hall in Clare on Sunday July 27 1958 drew sixty five attendees. A pot luck dinner followed at 1 30 pm with grace by Carol Sue daughter of Max and Marie Stanley. A short business meeting led by President Russell Stanley. One death and six births reported last year. Officers reelected and a return to the same place planned next year. Younger members played ball while elders renewed old times.
Rebekah Camp at Big Star Lake near Baldwin marks half season of camping and closes boys period. July 27 opens for Clare girls. families bring Waive Holt June Holt and Hilda Stuckleshire. Sharon Parkhurst and Susan Perrine arrive with Pryors. Week features cabins with a counselor and a Sunday morning nondenominational service before departure.
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