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Newspaper
Clare Sentinel
Location
Clare, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Mar 05, 1948
Page
3
Social hour at the home of Mr and Mrs Ernest Green and a series of club events highlight the week. Mrs C Q Robison celebrated her eighty second birthday at home with family and a birthday cake, chicken dinner, and ice cream.
Miss Eileen House and Gerald Wood wed in a candlelit ceremony at First Baptist Church Clara on February 27. Rev. B. B H. Redman officiated as families attended. reception followed at the bride’s home. The couple will reside in Gilmore township after a short wedding trip.
Mrs Archambault and her daughter Esther joined relatives in Mt Pleasant to celebrate the 88th birthday of Mrs John House. The party on Tuesday February 24th was hosted at the home of Mrs Gordon Jones with all of Mrs House's daughters in attendance.
Miss Gladys Alwood and Edward Benic of Parwell spoke their marriage vows Saturday evening February 28 at Clare Methodist parsonage before Rev. Charles B Hahn at eight. Attended by Mr and Mrs Donald Alwood of Mr Pleasant, brother and sister in law of the bride. The couple will reside at Selfridge Field.
The Congregational Ladies Union met Friday afternoon February 27 at Mrs William Powe's parsonage. Ten members and one guest attended. President Mrs Catharine Beale led with singing and devotional prayer. Miss Edith Brewer read two Longfellow poems. a brief business portion followed and a pot luck lunch was served.
The Zenobia Chapter No. 129 O B S held a special meeting February 26 with officers present except two. Initiates were Hila and Guy Autry and Frances and Don Gillis. Gifts were exchanged and visitors welcomed. Greta Masten Club meeting planned for April 2 at Gladwin. Refreshments served by the committee.
Twenty five members of the Young Adult Fellowship Class met Rosebush Group Sunday evening as guests. A timely movie followed by a devotional discussion and games occurred with Rev Charles Hahn and Warren White winning in gym picture artistry. A speaker from Knox ville Tenn spoke on the importance of the group in the church and Mrs Edward Jackson of Clare shared war memories from London.
The final Wednesday session at Hotel Doherty saw Sproat-Crum win grand slam honors while Anderson-Wallace led the evening. Frey-Hall topped the weekly scores, with six teams posting strong totals. Next week’s event is set for March 10 with registrations due by March 8.
The Friday Afternoon Bridge Club met at Mrs John Doherty home for two tables of contract bridge. Guests included Mrs Erwin Zinser and Mrs John Stough. Mrs James Rassat won high score and Mrs Zinser was second high.
The Clare 1,0.C.F. Lodge gathered Monday with forty members. Noble Grand Andy Irwin and Vice Grand Lou Lamphere presided. Communications were read and sick committee visits reported. Initiatory degree set for next Monday evening, March 8. Members with musical instruments asked to bring them for the good of the order.
Stormy weather cancels the Clara Rebekah Lodge initiation and birthday supper planned for Tuesday evening. If weather permits, the program will be held next Tuesday evening with all members urged to attend.
Clare members traveled to Midland Thursday for the Chemical Center Canton Auxiliary meeting. President Mrs Doris Mitchell announced April 8 as the revue date with Lady Bearlottte Evans as revuing officer. Members urged to attend March 11 practice session. refreshments served by Lady McLaughlin of Midland Lady Oduin of Essexville and Lady Munger of LaPorte.
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