Powell-Lackie Nuptials Highlight Flint Wedding
Harold I Lackie son of Mr and Mrs Elmer Lackie married Juanita Powell of Flint on May 20 in Flint They visited Clare before returning to Flint where they will make their home The event noted among other local social happenings including birthday wishes and club activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harold I. Lackie
Mgr
Elmer Lackie
Juanita Powell
Flint
Clare
Wise Pepper Club
Geo. Renner
Ike Methner
Rochet
John Smith
Ouija Party At Mae McCon's Place Draws Teens
Tuesday evening at Mae McCon's Place on Lake a group of young people held a Ouija party. After the board, refreshments were served. Present were Miss Bernadine Buskard Olivia Alwood Gladys Alwood and Messrs Bill McCreary Jack Finch Bernard Glass Dale Joslin. They report a very nice time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mae McCon
Lake
Bernadine Buskard
Clare Teachers Announce Summer Plans
Clare teachers reveal summer assignments and absences. Some stay in Clare, others take posts elsewhere or join camps. Superintendent Bates oversees office work and will vacation at Blaney Park. Pfister directs Scout Camp duties at Camp Rotary. several staff plan study, gardening, or travel while others remain in Clare.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clare
Supt
Bates
Blaney Park
Pfister
Lake Michigan
Camp Rotary
Donald Richardson
L. CG
Garthe
Henry Garen
Army
Jimmy
Leona Nelson
Sheridan
Virginia Graves
Maple Grove
Sagatuck
Michigan State College
Clarissa Young
Shepherd
Betty Sheponski
Michigan
Morence Force
Fort Pierce
Florida
L. C. Garthe
Mabel Reynolds
Noble Lodge
Bay View
Frances FitzGerald
Doris Gerow
Betty Williams
Perrinton
Harriet Knapp
State Library
Lansing
Myrtle Robison
Central Michigan College
Mt. Pleasant
Irah Emery
University of Michigan
Helen Butler
Clare Odd Fellows Meet in Regular Session
Highteen members of the I O F lodge attended a Monday evening session with John Asline presiding as Noble Grand and Clayton Hardman assisting at the Vice Grand position. Several brothers were ill and many members reported their illness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
I.O.C.F. Lodge
John Asline
Noble Grand
Clayton Hardman
Michigan Bell Faces Civilian Phone Delays Amid War Demand
The company explains wartime strain on equipment and facilities since 1940. It reports quarter‑million phones added by using reserve gear and extended capacity, prioritizing war service orders and home party lines where possible while civilian waits grow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Armed Services
National Defense
Michigan Bell
Memorial Day Parade Plans With Red Cross Support
Memorial Day preparations include mem bers taking part in the parade. A Rebekah committee met with the Odd Fellows. The brothers donated their share of profits from the Mother-Daughter banquet to the Red Cross for buying materials. Nominations were in order for new officers and initiatory degree work was practiced for display next Monday evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Praent
Rebekah
Odd Fellows
Red Cross
Clara Rebek lodge meets on holiday session led by Mrs Mussell
Fifteen members attended the Clara Rebekah lodge Tuesday evening for a holiday business session conducted by Mrs Mary Mussell noble grand. The nine oclock prayer ceremony followed. District Deputy Mrs Alhn Howlett read a letter from the Assembly President and spoke for the order. The degree staff are to meet Monday evening wearing dressed up attire for a special event. The June birthday supper is set for next Tuesday evening with all members urged to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clara Rebekah Lodge
Mary Mussell
Noble Grand
Alhn Howlett
Assembly
Red Cross Activities at McKinley School and Sheridan Center Unit
McKinley School pupils June Dawson and Barbara Moline submitted items to the Junior Red Cross chairwoman Mrs. B Cook. The Sheridan Center Unit met at Grange Hall on May 25 with eleven members and three visitors. they completed 10 pairs bed socks 8 bed pan covers 6 robes 6 bed jackets and 13 pillow cases. The next meeting is set for June 8 at the hall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
June Dawson
Barbara Moline
McKinley School
Red Cross
Sheridan Center Unit
Sheridan Center
Grange Hall
Surgical Dressing Red Cross Unit Seeks 52,200 Dressings
The Surgical Dressing Red Cross Unit meets Tuesday afternoons at the John Stough residence. Members are urged to attend and contribute as the group aims to produce 52,200 dressings by July 20 to support the war effort on the home front.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Cross
John Stough
Stough
Decoration Day family visits span several towns
Durand hosts relatives over Decoration Day weekend as James Phillips and Martha Bishop from Chesaning and Muskegon visit the Teale and Phillips families. Patricia Ann Tyler visits Fife Lake relatives while Gordon McIntosh and others celebrate Mrs. Gordon McIntosh's birthday with a 5:30 lunch after a Clare area gather.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Durand
James Phillips
Chesaning
Martha Bishop
Muskegon
Dave Teale
Ted Tyler
Patricia Ann
Fife Lake
Fred Pitt
G. A. Heiser
Howard Penrose
Sheridan Township
Wirs
Albert Davis
Donna Helle
Dorothy
Norman
Flint
Albert Bolen
Judy
Lansing
Tom Bolen
R. K. Nutson
Martha. Schultz
Owosso
John Schultz
Clare
Schultz
Gordon McIntosh
Elva Lea
Kittie McIntosh
Treva Sparkel
Gordon McIintosh
Brush College Visitors and Funeral Attendees Noted
Mr and Mrs Bernard Allen and daughter visited the Newmans Saturday night and Sunday. Several families dropped by Sunday afternoon including Mr and Mrs Glen Lower and Donna Wayne and others at the Jess Davis home. Attendees at Ed Rutter’s funeral Sunday included Wim Scheiber Earl Sanders Galen Coats and Glen Newman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bernard Allen
J. C. Newman
Glen Lower
Donna Wayne
Harold Mann
Faye Davis
Guy Roberts
Genevieve Fancon
Delbert Sanders
Hazel
Jessie Davis
Wim. Scheiber
Earl Sanders
Galen Coats
Glen Newman
Ed. Rutter
Howard Penrose
Charles Heiser
Harri Sanders
John Leitner
Glenna Walters
Pontiac
Lorin Leitner
Wayne
Gladwin
Agnes Davis
Louise
Local Socials Roundup in West Freeman Area
West Freeman residents and relatives from Barryton Sherman City Windover Lake and Ewart visited and traveled this week. The list names Mr and Mrs Hickok Albert Lee Jess Lee and others visiting with family in district towns and attending picnics and Sunday gatherings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bigia Hickok
Lansing
Albert Lee
Jess Lee
Barryton
Sherman City
Kenneth Benchley
Windover
Lois
Saginaw
Clarence Cook
Ewart
Cook
Thomas Cook
Walter Lloyd
Sears
Tony Achard
Walter Pettit
Elton Darnell
Windover Lake
Elgin Hickok
Ronnie
Jerry Anderson
Local Social Notes From Vernon City Area
Vernon City area residents host and visit relatives amid weekend and weekday calls. Frequent names include Frank Pringle and Fred Cotton with families in Dearborn and Clare, plus Becker Snider Fisher and other neighbors from Flint Standish Milan Farwell and Grand Rapids.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Cotton
West Branch
Frank Pringle
Fred Cotton
Dearborn
Fred Phillips
Clare
Coleman
Dave Teale
Frank Rountree
Battle Creek
Arthur Becker
Thomas
Alva White
Standish
Hart Marshall
Margaret Fannell
Dan Lockwood
Farwell and
Verl Palmer
Flint
Bila Sherman
Margaret Funnell
al Byba
Hinkleville
Eli Fisher
Hita Howard
Faynell White
Ruth Lincey
Colie Dixon
Roy Plasters
Milan
Alva Whiite
Eugene Fisher
Pontiac
Lola Rulapaugh
Elm Grove
Bertha Cappaert
Rita Howard
Hattie O’brien
Walter Kane
Grand Rapids
Hii Fisher
Robert Lépesky
Plint
Carrie Pervorse
Nate Trumble
Farwell
Sandra Lea
Margaret. Briggs
Also Mentioned on This Page
Powell-Lackie
George Lehr
Shirley Lehr
St. John’s Lutheran Church
Jack Leonard
Jack
Ladies Union of the Congregational Church
Josephine Murdoch
Curtis Hears
Thistle Club
H. T. Ruark
Hearns
Lyle Chapman
Will Becker
Neilan Cradit
Ernest Bryant
Anna Morgan
Calvin Foss
Louie Thayer
Friends Club
Will Lange
M. D. Feighner
Leo Oden
Les. Davis
Jeannette Rube
Ves
Post
General Foods
Clare Odd Fellows
Bell Telephone
Compahe
Clara Rebekah
Secretary
Brush College
West Freeman
Floyd Oberlin
Lakeview
Frank Gaffney
Sylvan
Roy E. Cimmerer
Clare, Mid
Wrisley
Weldon
Carter’s
Air Mail Stationery
Mail Stationery
Vernon City
Clare Mich
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