Houghton Family Weekend Visit To Detroit Relatives
Mr and Mrs Lester Houghton and baby and Mr and Mrs Houghton Sr of Detroit spent the weekend with their brother and son Ray Houghton and family.
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Newspaper
Clare Sentinel
Location
Clare, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Jun 25, 1937
Page
4
Mr and Mrs Lester Houghton and baby and Mr and Mrs Houghton Sr of Detroit spent the weekend with their brother and son Ray Houghton and family.
Miss Genevieve Smith of Harrison spent days with Dorothy Allen and family from Detroit and Mr and Mrs Koppin and Mrs Gertrude Pietsch visited from Plymouth. Wheaton College friends Mr and Mrs Harl Gilmore are visiting. Leo Smock family visited his mother Dorothy Allen and attended the Tabernacle children’s program. A nice children day program was held at the Tabernacle with well performed parts and festive decorations. Mrs Settle Hill of Harrison visited Emma Boots over the weekend.
Durand and Roselle visitors fill a list of gatherings as families, including the Myers, Turners, and Robinetts, host relatives and friends around Clare, Lansing, Harrison, Isabella, and Coleman. Neighbors note good health milestones, brisk haymaking, and frequent suppers amid recent rain.
Mr. and Mrs Randolph Rockey and family visited Frank Newmans in Vernon. Heller and Davis families from Lans ing and Pontiac visitors, Coats and Gruno families hosts. Several trips to Lansing and Hubbard Lake noted plus a Pennys Supper by Brush College Ladies Aid featuring the Kitchen Cabinet Orchestra in its first appearance.
A theoretical comparison shows 100 pounds of ground limestone 56 pounds of burned lime 74 pounds of hydrated lime and 90 pounds of air slaked lime all provide the same acid neutralizing effect.
A compact reflection on seizing chances to show love. It argues that waiting for grand opportunities causes life to pass and kind acts to go undone, urging proactive, small deeds. The quote centers on personal action and timely generosity.
A humorous line notes De Short as a cheerful man who never borrows trouble. The exchange implies he keeps a boundary and avoids unnecessary conflicts.
Paris couturiers showcase lace capes and coats as a season favorite. Vionnet and Lelong receive applause for full length and hip length capes featuring duchesse lace and capes with hoods, in carnelian and Nile green color pairings. The trend includes sheer lace with contrasting colors and soft draped lines for elegant evening ensembles.
Place black white and red together for striking summer fashion. Dark linens navy brown or black suit or frock styles appear chic. Gertrude Niesen sports a black linen resort dress with white appliques bound in red and red bone buttons and a red cartwheel hat trimmed in white grosgrain completes the look.
A spring gown features rough black crepe printed with large white daisies. It has a high front bodice, a slender halter that leaves the back bare, and a beltless circular skirt. Back volume includes two flat flounces with black tulle edging along the hem.
Suits top the list with bold brimmed hats and cereal color costumes. Skin-tan hosiery gains favor while a gay gypsy strain influences overall fashion. The trend calls for two boutonnières and gay print smocks as slim wraps.
Carnations appear as single blossoms or bold clusters on silk grounds. Designers place one or two clusters on skirts and a single bloom on bodices for evening gowns, while daytime silks feature delicate closely spaced carnation patterns.
An essay on traffic signs and signals highlighting their role in road safety. It notes STOP and GO lights, STOP signs, curves ahead warnings, and railroad crossings. The piece argues signs aid drivers and urges respect for these safety devices despite occasional clutter.
Sunlit haying has begun as workers push to finish a day’s tasks and head to town for leisure. Local social notes record visits and gatherings including Eaton and Bicknell families, travel to Minnesota, Sag inaw visitors, and a free Harrison show enjoyed by residents.
Nathan Bicknell enjoys a new Chevie coupe while Ernie Green and family visit Clare. Lee Gordon contracts mumps this time but is recovering. Henry Barton and family visited the Buill Smiths. Rena DeVoye and Olive DeVoye visited their parents, the LaVoyes, on Sunday.
A brief portrait describes a man who tips his hat to a woman then crowds her off the street, painting a curt echo of old fashioned chivalry turned to rude street behavior.
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