Local clubs and social notices from March gatherings
The Theallies Union meets next week on Friday March 12 with Mrs Ernest Bealle. Clare Good Literature Club meets Tuesday March 9 at Mrs Roy Harter’s. book shower for boys in service noted. Jimmy Wilson hosts ninth birthday theatre party with a family dinner and gifts. Various hosting couples and bridge clubs are listed with high scores and refreshments. Suzanne Irving celebrates her eighth birthday with a six o'clock dinner and gifts at home on West 7th Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Theallies Union of the Congregational Church
Ernest Bealle
Clare Good Literature Club
Roy Harter
Jimmy Wilson
Jimmy
Suzanne
Andrew Irving
West 7Th Street
Mrs Minnie Brown Hosts King's Daughters Society Meeting
The King's Daughters Society met at Mrs Minnie Brown's home with eight members and two guests. They sewed dresses for Belgian Congo missionary children and convalescent robes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
King’s Daughters Society
Minnie Brown
Goldie Loomis
Vesta Pugh
James
Nettie Myers
K. My‘s
Fred Loomis
George Howse
Mary Gilmou
Dewey Paxton
Paint thinner for new war paints developed by labs
Research laboratories have produced a paint that can be thinned with water turpentine alcohol or mineral spirits to meet wartime needs.
Serena Ankney and Vernon T Worden Wed in Lansing
Mrs Serena Ankney and Vernon T Worden married February 22 at six o clock in Bethlehem Lutheran Parsonage. Witnesses were Mr and Mrs Ralph Heller. Bride formerly from Arthur township now in Lansing since December 1940. Groom employed by Utley contractors of Detroit and Nash Kelvinator in Lansing. Couple resides at 808 Bement Street Lansing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Serena Ankney
Vernon T. Worden
Bethlehem Lutheran Parsonage
Ralph Heller
Arthur Township
Lansing
Miss Minnie Ellen Brown Weds Harold Morton in Saginaw
A home wedding at the Brown residence unites Miss Minnie Ellen Brown and Harold C. Morton of Red Bank New Jersey with Rev. Earl Redman officiating. The couple to reside in Red Bank after a reception with a three tier cake and guests including family members and local friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minnie Ellen Brown
Harold Morton
Uprooted People Topic of Discussion at W.S.C.S. Meet
The W.S.C.S. met at Mrs. J. A. Quintal's home with Mrs. Theo Wallington presiding. Dr. John H. Hall gave the opening prayer and review of Dr. George Washington Carver. Members discussed Uprooted People including soldiers and war torn communities, with letters from service members read aloud.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W.S.C.S
Dog Begs for Pennies in Birmingham Drug Store
A Birmingham fat terrier begs pennies from customers in a drug store by barking and hoards them in her bed. The owner has invested the pet’s savings in six dollars worth of war stamps.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Birmingham
Ala
Mervil Robison and Mary Lou Doherty Wed in Clare
Miss Mary Lou Doherty daughter of Mr and Mrs M A Doherty of this city and Mervil Robison son of Mr and Mrs John Robison of Gilmore township were married in a quiet ceremony at St Cecilia's parsonage Clare at 8 00 PM Thursday February 25 Rev Fr S J Morrison officiating The bride wore a rose colored street length gown with matching accessories and a shoulder corsage of pink yosey and cinerama The bridesmaid Miss Barbara Kane wore navy blue and a pink corsage The groom was attended by John O Grady of Farwell A wedding dinner followed at Barnes Cafe The couple will reside on the groom's parents farm as he assists with work Best wishes are sent for a longwedded life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ralph Brown
Minnie Ellen
Harold C. Morton
Red Bank
N. J
Earl Redman
Ethelyn Mott
Michael Greko
New Jersey
Nick Fever
Ann Arbor
Bernard Greko
Saginaw
Herbert Brown
Minnie Brown
John Bruckart
Ernie Foss
Ruby
Walter Foell
Claire Maxwell
Donna Tubbs
Hazel Hawkins
Billie
Morton
Clare High School
Saginaw Business Institute
Bay City
Mary Lou Doherty
M. A. Doherty
Mervil Robison
John Robison
Gilmore Township
S. J. Morrison
St. Cecilia’s Parsonage
Clare
Barbara Kane
John, O’grady
Farwell
Barnes Cafe
Sisters Honored Before Leaving for Farm Home
Mrs. Jack Bouchey and Mrs. Bertha Cappaert hosted a farewell surprise for Mrs. Hila Sherman at the Bouchey home with visiting and a late supper. The group toasted her happiness in her new Vernon farm home, presenting a plant as a keepsake.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack Bouchey
Bertha Cappaert
Hila Sherman
Bouchey
Mrs. Sherman
Margaret Funnell
Eula Sherman
Vernon
Funnell
O E S School of Instruction Held Tuesday Evening
Zenobia Chapter O E S held its regular meeting and school of instruction on Tuesday March 2 following a pot luck dinner. Suzanne Irving and Carol Ann Wieferich baton twirled with Vena Lee Gillespie at the piano while a patriotic dialogue and solos were presented. Funds from the event support a nurse training fund for war service. Grand Worthy Matron Francis H Glover attended and was given Grand Honors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Zenobia Chapter
O.E.S
Joanne Richard
Suzanne Irving
Carol Ann Wieferich
Vena Lee Gillespie
Sandra Schultz
Jane Bicknell
Marilyn Masten
Joan Shoemaker
Belle Mair
Stanley Masten
Guild Members Fellowship Supper At Church
The Congregational Guild met at the church on Wednesday evening for a fellowship supper served by committee members Mrs William Holmes Mrs Winnie Coveart Mrs Ernest Beale Mrs Frank Murdoch Mrs Glen Lloyd and Mrs Phil Geech Rev Deve gave the blessing A program followed led by Mrs Roy Harter with Onward Christian Soldiers sung by the group The Junior High Class with Mrs Bicknell sang The Marines Hymn Callison Song Anchors Aweigh Mrs Carleton Garthe spoke on The Church in the World Today The next Guild meeting is two weeks March 17 at Mrs George White home with Mrs Alvett Thurston coordinating
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congregational Guild
William Holmes
Winnie Coveart
Ernest Beale
Frank Murdoch
Glen Lloyd
Phil Geech
Deve
Roy Harter
Stuart Bicknell
Piafio
Bicknell
Marines
Hawaii Highlights Shared By Clare Study Club Members
Mrs. Theo G. Bowler hosted Clare Study Club and Good Literature Club at her Wheaton Avenue home. Members approved a $16 Red Cross contribution and heard Mrs. Lamb discuss Red Cross relief and Hawaii’s culture. Mrs. FitzGerald spoke on the islands after a Hawaiian program featuring d anc e and songs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glare County Red Cross
Eugene FitzGerald
Colonel FitzGerald
Islands
Pearl Harbor
FitzGerald
Willard Bicknell
Sylvia Sue McClusky
Evelyn Artibee
Harold Jones
Jan Bicknell
Betty Lovett
Hawaii
Vena Lee Gillespie
PittGerald
United States
Pacific
Col. FitzGerald
Kanki
R. Ryan
Clare Bridge Tournaments Leaderboard and Scores
In Thursday afternoon play at Hotel Doherty the Anderson Kaiser team leads with 89 560 total points for last week. Second place Bicknell Doherty 63 710 and Artibee Hartshorn 61 710 follow with Bayes Haley at 60 730. Evening scores show Bicknell Doherty 11 860 Bayes Haley 9 350 Anderson Kajser 9 060 Caple Jackson 8 350. Red Cross collection conducted as usual.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Doherty
Anderson-Kaiser
Bicknell-Doherty
Artibee-Hartshorn
Bayes-Haley
Anderson-Kajser
Caple-Jackson
Red Cross
Townsend Club No 2 Meeting At Archambault Building
The Clare Townsend Club No 2 gathered Thursday evening in the Archambault building on McEwan Street with a large attendance. Mrs. Effie Harvey led the meeting with singing America, the flag pledge, and the Lord’s Prayer in unison. Committees gave satisfactory reports and readings were held for entertainment. the meeting closed with the Townsend pledge and a bountiful pot.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clare. Townsend Club
Archambault
McEwan Street
Effie Harvey
America
Méniber
WAVES and SPARS Recruiting Drive Fully Underway
The Navy and Coast Guard recruiting drive for WAVES and SPARS is in full sway in Lansing Michigan. Recruiter S F Roberts says applications are available at 227 New Federal Building. The pamphlet notes earnings up to 208 dollars monthly with base pay and allowances, plus free mail and dependent benefits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
WAVES
SPARS
S. F. Roberts
U. S. Navy
New Federal Building
Lansing
Michigan
Detroit
Navy
Coast Guard
USO
Red Cross
Navy Relief
Wildcat School Notes Highlight Health and Projects
Bertha and Ronald Randle are home sick while students collect minerals and fund defense stamps. Miss Young and Dr Lanting host a clinic, and students plan a Victory garden and spring social as sixth graders finish geography and begin science review. Robert Krell reports.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wildcat
Bertha
Ronald Randle
Wd. Herrick
Florence Davis
Ruth Randle
Bobby Williams
June
Barbara Stevens
W. Teale
Miss Young
Gardon
Rolland Krell
Hein
Chris Krell
Lanting
Robert Krell
Randall School News Miss Miles Broadcast Delights
Miss Miles' Monday program proved entertaining and instructive at Randall School. Our valentine party was enjoyed by students and staff, with cheerful activities and shared treats.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Randall School
Miles
Washout signs curb dust on unpaved roads
A farmwife uses simple signs reading Washout along both sides of unpaved roads to slow motorists and protect her washing from road dust. The signs warn drivers approaching the farm home, guiding them to beware the dusty stretch.
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Harold Schaeffer
John Bauer
Bill
Courtney Bauer
Nema Cochran
Will Holmes
C. A. Derby
John Stough
Murdoch
Phillip Hochstetler
Hollis Walton
Hochstetler
Jack Spencer
Doris Ramey
Paula Mowbray Jennett
Ace Parker
Dale Miller
Erwin Zinser
Dailybird Club
Harold Loomis
Martin Loomis
Henry Ackerman
Try the Moon Club
George Bryant
Earl Tupper
Gordon McIntosh
Low
John Schultz
Tupper
Homer Douglas
Bridge Club
Gleason's
Jack Hall
Alfred Holbrook
C. D. Bayes
Leo Hampton
Frank McKnight
J. K. Naumes
Naumes
Vernon T. Winne
J. A. Quint
Theo Wallington
John H. Hall
India
B. A. Samborn
A. @. Mulder
Frank Bicknell
Hall
George Washington Carver
Mulder
Chiang Kai Shek
Ralph
Africa
Win. Gordon
Forrest
Norfolk
Virginia
Bilisher
Donald
Ernest Bryant
Iceland
Herbert, Randall
James Knepper
O. E. S. School of Instruction
Guild Members and Friends
Hawaiian Islands
Clare Townsend Club
Rebekahs
Mary ‘Musgell
Rebekah
Weidman
Marguerite Leonard
Mra. Va Schlafley
Florence Irwin
Daisy Tiedeman
Rebecca Abbott
Nellie Spencer
U.s.war Bonds
Roy E. Cimmerer
Clare, Midi
Vicks VapoRub
Hinds
Rex
Juanita Jasmine
Army
U. S. Employment Service
Clare City Hall
Oxford
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