Avis Sturgis and Neal Watkins Wed in Big Rapids Church
Avis Sturgis youngest daughter of Mr and Mrs Alfred Sturgis Garfield township and Neal Watkins son of Mag Harry Spence Garfield township were married Monday February 18 at 12 oclock in the First Congregational Church Big Rapids Rev F Badder officiated Attendants were the bride’s sister Alice and Robert Streeter of Big Rapids Av is wore a street length blue gown and pearls a pink and white carnation corsage Bridesmaid wore pale pink and lavender print with white carnations and violets Neal recently discharged from the U S Army after four years in the Pacific They left for a short wedding trip and are respected Garfield township residents with many well wishers for a happy life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Avis Sturgis
Alfred Sturgis
Garfield Township
Neal Watkins
Mag
Harry Spence
First Congregational Church
Big Rapids
F. ‘Badder
Alice
Robert Streeter
Avis
The
Barryton
Neal
Near Lake
U. 8 Army
Knights of Columbus Club of Clare meets at Haley Home
The Clare Knights of Columbus Club gathered at Albert Haley’s home Thursday evening for a large turnout. The group discussed initiating a big spring class and enjoyed a film “The Life of St Francis” followed by a talk by Chaplain Rev Fr C Daniel Brophy. Lunch and social time concluded the evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Knights of Columbus Club of
Clare
Albert Haley
Dan McDonald
Ted Bowler
St. Francis
C. Daniel Brophy
Social Club Roundup From Vernon Area Gatherings
A busy week of club activities and social events in Vernon area communities includes L D S Women’s Department silver tea hosted by Mrs I L Bergey, Merry Widows Club at Mrs Florence Robinette’s, and dinners and bridge game evenings at multiple homes. The North Vernon Extension Group plans a lampshades lesson, and Miss Louise Loeffler’s Flower Shop crew enjoyed dinner at the Rodeitcher Hotel and a Green Mill social. An upcoming March 6 meeting at Mrs David Seiter’s and a planned Ritter-Brock gathering highlight the social calendar.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L.D.S . Women's Department
I. L. Bergey
Merry Widows Club
Florence Robinette
Louise Loeffler
Louise
Rodeitcher Hotel
Freeland
Miss Loeffler
Green Mill
Saginaw
North Vernon
David Seiter
Mrs. Pidd Honored at Barnes Cafe Luncheon
Mis. Ruth Montgomery hosted twelve friends at a one o'clock luncheon in the Barnes Cafe club room on Thursday afternoon honoring the birthday of Mrs. Pearl W. Pidd. The guest of honor was her sister Mrs. W. G. Hanley of Lansing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mis
Ruth Montgomery
Barnes Cafe
Pearl W. Pidd
W. G. Hanley
Lansing
Burke Bride: Keena Burke Weds Laurence Leonard in Toledo
Keena B Burke daughter of Mr and Mrs Riley Burke of Kirkville New York marries 1st Sgt Laurence EB Leonard of Toledo Ohio on February 14 in Toledo. Attendants include the groom mother Mrs Florence Leonard. The couple will reside at 122 East Fourth Street with Harley Holt. The groom returns to Fort Sheridan March 10 for service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Riley Burke
Kirkville
N. Y
Keena B. Burke
Laurence EB. Leonard
Toledo
Ohio
Florence Leonard
Brisbane
Harley Holt
Herbert Leonard
East Fourth Street
Fort Sheridan
Past Matrons Club Hosts Dinner at Gleason’s Home
The Past Matrons Club held a dinner Monday evening at Mrs. Gleason’s home with hostesses Mrs. Ivah Emery Mrs. Iva Fisher and Mrs. Ada Hochstetler. Prizes went to Mrs. Wilma Allen and Miss Doris Gerow. Emory presided in absence of President Mrs. Anna Northon. Members voted to send fruit to England and to bring a tin can of fruit to the next meeting for packing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ivah Emery
Iva Fisher
Ada Hochstetler
Gleason
Hochstetler
Wilma Allen
Doris Gerow
Emery
Anna Northon
England
W S C S Meeting At Mrs Lear Home February 20
The Woman’s Society of Christian Service met at Mrs. Carl Lear’s home on Wednesday afternoon February 20 with good attendance. Mrs. Louis Becker attended as guest. Reports highlighted a rummage sale and missionary birthday collection. A future Father and Son banquet was planned for February 27 and the Clothing Drive proceeds were noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W.S.C.S
Carl Lear
Louis Becker
Arthur Norcross
James Gillespie
Church
Charles B. Hahn
J. A. Quintal
Luther Warner
Leonel Green
Willard Bicknell
Clyde Halls Honored at Shower Friday Evening
Mr and Mrs Clyde Hall were honored at a miscellaneous shower Friday February 22 in Clare L O F hall with about two hundred relatives and friends present The bride s father Ernest Irwin welcomed guests and a Rebekah committee presented a program Several stunts gifts speeches and prizes occurred Mrs Margaret Benchley Brownsville Pa sang a solo A colored radio act a men s chorus and numbers by Bud Shepherd and accompanist Mrs Bud Shepherd entertained William Kubat Ed Schleasey and Pat Lucas provided music Grand archivas led by Mr and Mrs Hull concluded the event and Andrew Irwin Sr praised the couple Gifts were opened Refreshments ice cream cake a three tiered cake and dancing ended the evening
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clyde Hall
Clare
Ernest Irwin
Rebekah
Margaret Benchley
Brownsville
Happy
Harley Holt
Bud Shepherd
Willian’ Kubat
Ed Schlasey
Pat Lucas
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Watkins
Haley
James Tatman
Fred Bingham
Farwell
John Doherty
John Stoll
James Rass
Doherty
Richard Hartshorn
Wise Pepper Club
John Stough
John Tice
Raymond Lennox
Joe Strief
Elmer Methner
Lawrence McClusky
Leo Oden
Hollis Walton
Cal Foss
Roy Beltinck
Marshall Brock
Vernon
Bud
Merchant Marine
Wade Brasington
Pavo
Georgia
Melvin Brasington
Vernon City
James Pedgrift
Gilmore
Wiliam Tomlin and Sons
Alma
Joan Brock
Arden Walters
Ethel Hendrie
Robert Archambault
Mary Lou
Helen
John House
Miss Grace
Rosebush
House
Methodist Sunday School
Washington
Martha
George
Joyce Holbrook
Bonnie Fair
Barbara Fair
Betty Hahn
Billy Ulrich
Mark Ruark
Gordon Hahn
Winter Drug Specials
Roy E. Cimmerer
Clare, Mich
Eversharp
Dr. Hess
Laurence Leonard
Bey Waeleks
Kroger
Cincinnati
Clock Bread
Sava
Donald Duck
Michigan
T-Ib. Carton
Kroger’s
Florida
Crisco
Hills Bros. Coffee
Armour'street
Pko
Country Club
Black
Glimalene
Terge Pkg
Michigan Potatoes
Chuck Roast
Hamburger
Pase Guaranteed Brands
Clyde
Rush
Clare Cleaners
Howard W. Jones
Fleming Shoe Co
Davy Bldg
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