Weekend visits and family gatherings fill regional pages
Local social notes list numerous weekend guests visiting from Detroit Alpena Bay City and Harrison among families in the area. Guests include Mrs Liedta Van Every Mrs Iva Emery and Mr Raymond Tupper plus relatives from Fort Wayne Coleman Rosebush and Hasbrough Heights. Several residents attend church and community events while others welcome relatives for extended visits. Ronald Geeck graduates electrical school and heads to Cherry Point North Carolina after furlough.
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G. B
Bourke Lodewyk
Eugene FitzGerald
Bay Guy
L. E. Davy
FitzGerald
Jenn
Darrell Clifon
Joy Kinsey
Harley Holt
Bill Lewis
Wiliam Archambault
Bay City
Albert Rube
Jay Haring
George Renner
Andersonville
Tom Ramey
Harry Sonntag
Cheryl
Saginary
C. D. Harvey
Shepherd
Clarence van
Ernest Irwin
Vernon
Cheryl Schlafley
Gilmore
H. B. Shepherd
Ed Little
Amos Reger
Donna
Kay Green
Harrison
Hrmest Green
Cleland Green
Mr. Pleasant
Katharine Beale
Vernell Fike
Rosebush
Sonia
Arthur Hodson
Hodson
Stanley Debic
Pontiac
C. L. Bonham
Thomas Abbott
Debics
Abbotts
Raymond Lennox
Marine Pfe
Ronald Geeck
Florida
Clearwater
Largo
Sarasota
Ringling Bros
Pic
Cherry Point
North Carolina
Washable woolens forecast in postwar fabrics rise
The era’s miracle fabrics push washable woolens into fashion news. They resist shrinking and felting, require no blocking, wash easily, and keep shape. Stripes and plaids appear in yard goods and ready to wear, with sportswear lines featuring washable jerseys and coordinated skirts.
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New York
Midland Residents Dine with Relatives Amid Local News
My and Mrs. R. W. Kent of Midland had dinner with sister Mrs. Marian Smith and family. Mr. and Mrs. Charles Adams of Loomis spent Wednesday afternoon with his mother Mrs. Rose Cowling. Donald Murphy is in Claye General Hospital recovering from shoulder surgery after a Saturday auto accident one mile east of Clare.
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R. W. Kent
Midland
Marian Smith
Charles Adams
Loomis
Rose Cowling
Donald Murphy
Claye General Hospital
Clare
Wiener Roast Outdoors Recreation For Pathfinders
Elm Grove Pathfinder Youth Group, 28 members, met February 24 at Rev. and Mrs. Joe Vanderveen for a wiener roast. Mrs. Vanderveen organized activities and contests, then the group moved outdoors to a glowing fire for roasting. They thanked their hosts as they departed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elm Grove
Pathfinder
Joe Vanderveen
Vanderveen
Rev. Vanderveen
Military Personnel Receive Relocations and Promotions
Service members list new addresses including Pfc Richard W Allen and A3 Kenneth E Nellis in California with APO postings. Pvt Robert Hales receives new address at Fort Bliss Texas. Marine Cpl Charles W Gordon promoted while with A Battery 1st Battalion 12 Marines Camp Pendleton. Pvt Kenneth O Routheaux of Warwell listed after Korea NCO Academy graduation and transfer to 72d Tank Battalion with 2nd Infantry Division.
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Charles W. Gordon
Coleman
1St Battalion
12 Marines
3Rd Marine Division
Camp Pendleton
California
Kenneth O. Routheaux
Fern
Warwell
2Nd Infantry Division
Korea
Routheaux
72D
Fort Knox
Private Donald A McNeil Arrives in Japan with 1st Cavalry
Private Donald A. McNeil son of Mr and Mrs Donald McNeil Route 1 Clare has arrived in Japan and serves as a heavy weapons infantryman with the 1st Cavalry Division. He entered the Army last July and trained at Fort Knox Kentucky. In civilian life he worked in Midland Michigan for the Shartow Meat Service.
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Donald A. McNeil
Donald McNeil
Route 1
Clare
Japan
1St Cavalry Division
McNeil
Fort Knox
Midland
Michigan
Shartow ‘Meating Service
Albert Madisons Celebrate 27th Wedding Anniversary
Mr and Mrs Albert Madison marked their twenty seventh anniversary on Sunday March 1 at the home of their daughter and son in law the Prank Ahacs. Attending were Mr and Mrs Leq Varney and family Mr and Mrs Bob Matthews and family Howard Madison and Florence Madison. Guests enjoyed the gathering and gifts included an Aladdin lamp.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert Madison
Leq Varney
Bob Matthews
Howard Madison
Florence Madison
New Arrivals Share Births in Mt. Pleasant and Gladwin
Newborn Jarvis Max Knowlinger arrived February 25 at Mt. Pleasant Community Hospital weighing seven pounds ten and a half ounces. Joyce Garver born February 25 at Gladwin Hospital weighed six pounds nine ounces. Peggy Marie Rube born March 3 at Mt. Pleasant Community Hospital weighed six pounds five ounces. Mother and babies reported well.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morris Knowlinger
Mt. Pleasant Community Hospital
Jarvis
Max
Walter Garver Jr
Gladwin Hospital
Joycene
Jack Rube
Peggy Marie
Mt. Pleasant
Striking British Civil-Workers and Odd Local Notices
Striking British civil-service workers in striped pants wait at picket lines. Canadian council chairs cost $500 for extra seating to little turnout. A sailor faces a $250 bond for smuggling brandy. Baltimore thieves steal a pre fabricated building then its foundation. Hole-related fine lands the owner in a bind. Oklahoma police seek a six foot two inch, 135 pound gim man.
Glare Extension Group I Meeting Highlights Gadgets
Extension Club notes February 24 gathering at Mrs Bernard Tubbs home with eleven members and four guests. Miss Wittman from the gas company demonstrated Handy Gadgets in The Home. Mrs Raymond Fury won the contest. Hostesses served lunch. next meeting planned with Mrs Norman and Max we.
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Glare Group
Glare Extension Group
Bernard Tubbs
Clare Extension Club hosts basket weaving session
Mrs Harold Loomis hosted the Clare Extension Club No 2 on Friday afternoon February 27. The lesson on basket weaving was presented by five guests including Mrs Helen Clark and Mrs Velma Ryd-
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harold Loomis
Clare Extension Club
Helen Clark
Velma Ryd
Meeting Highlights and Dessert Lynch Mention
A Coleman man led a lesson and each member prepared a bunpasket after the session. Before the gathering the hostess served a dessert lynch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Man
Coleman
Lynch
Arthur Center Taxis Social Meeting Recap
The Arthur Center Taxis club met Saturday evening with members and sponsor Mrs Rockey at the home of Mr and Mrs Jack Newman. Present for a time were Reverend Rey and Mrs Miza Besry. They played games followed by a potluck and lingered late thanking Ack and Wilma for an enjoyable event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur Center Taxis Club
Legion Auxiliary To Meet Monday at Clare County Legion
The American Legion Auxiliary will hold a business meeting Monday at the Legion hall in Clare County. Members are urged to attend as preparations for upcoming events are discussed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Legion “Auxiliary
American Legion Auxiliary
Legionnais
Clare -Elty
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Art Bamoth Agency
McEwan
Palace Restaurant
Glen
Mary Chapple
Edna Miles
Carral Caldwell
Pathfinders
Richard W. Allen
Service Co
APO
c/o
San Francisco
Kenneth E. Nellis
G. P
Robert Hales
Etry, D
10Th Tnc
Fort Bliss
Texas
Albert Madisons
Bond
Baltimore
Oklahoma
Stana
Ken Hitter
Prop
Hunter
S .New Elgin
ELGIN
White
Jewelers
Adeed
Ack
Wilma
Houghton’s
BABY
Johnson
Borden
Norwich Children
Gillette
Eversharp Schick
Mennen
Williams
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