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Newspaper
Clare Sentinel
Location
Clare, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Mar 14, 1968
Page
6
Dorothy Dix and Elizabeth M. Gilmer began a daily newspaper advice column in 1896, pioneering the lovelorn feature. The format has since become a staple across newspapers offering personal problem guidance.
Miss Sharon Goodwin and Russell Harpster wed in a 6 p.m. Church of Christ ceremony on March 2 with a double ring rite. The bride wore lace over satin and carried pink carnations and roses, with attendant Sharon Lawson in lavender satin. The reception followed at Grant town hall and the couple plans to reside on East Colonville Road.
Mr and Mrs Theodore J Nowak of Midland announce the engagement of their daughter Mary Joanne to Clarence E Wentworth son of George Wentworth Route 3 Clare and the late Mrs Margaret Wentworth. An October 12 wedding is planned.
Traverse City evangelist Wesley Manker is invited to Clare Church of the Nazarene for a Sunday program on March 17. He will sing and play multiple instruments at 10 a.m. Sunday School and at 11 a.m. and 7:30 p.m. worship services, delivering the message.
A social security representative will be at the Coleman Senior Service Center on Monday March 18 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. to assist with social security and medicare issues. Clare County Chairman Robert McGeorge issues call for County Democrat Convention at 7 p.m. March 27 in the Clare County Courthouse Harrison.
Rebekahs host district events with 42 in attendance at the 1.0, C.F. Hall. Connie Strouse as noble grand presided with Pauline Whiteside as vice grand. Ellen Henderson Madeline Seiter and Margaret LaVaye as substitutes. A birthday supper followed with guests and Oddfellows joining the fellowship.
The Woman's Fellowship of the Congregational Church met March 4 with Mrs John Hinlayson presiding. They plan a rummage sale on April 26 at the church. Members have sewed baby quilts knitted leper bandages cancer bandages used glasses for Vietnam and new quilts, dedicated in a candle ceremony by Catherine Shepard. A Woodwind Quintet from the Junior High entertained and St. Patrick's Day refreshments were served by the United Circle.
The March 5 meeting of St John s Lutheran Ladies Aid was led by President Ada line Berhenke with prayer by Pastor Waterstradt. Nineteen members attended as reports were approved and notices given including Easter Cards on hand, an Easter sunrise service, a coffee hour, and a rummage sale on Friday April 19 led by named chair and committee. Birthday hymns honored Barbara Krell Rose Nass Martha Prentiss and Darlene Zimmerman. Lunch by Helen Hein and Georgia Bauer followed a St Patrick s Day themed table.
James Michael born March 2 at Clare Hospital to Mr and Mrs Gerald Manhorter weighing six pounds one and one half ounces Christina Marie born February 29 at St Marys Hospital to Mr and Mrs Jack Redburn Jr of 1026 Caufield Harrison parents Mr and Mrs Hubert Bevers welcome son Paul Andrew born February 27 at Clare Hospital weighing eight pounds seven and one half ounces
The Rebekah Pepper Party at 1 0 C F Hall featured nine tables with prizes for high scores going to Floyd Woodworth and Mrs. Mary Morrison and second high to Ernest Irwin and Mrs. Jennie Cobleigh. Carl Cotton led three peppers tied with Glen Fullerton and Mrs. Howard Bowen. Bowen won on a cut. Sunshine Club and Hanky Club held two-table pepper games with winners named. John R Club at Mrs. Ben Bosink’s home in Harrison saw Loretta McNamara win first and Mary Ottersky second, with Ruth Schroeder and Adeline Berhenke taking low prizes.
Rosemary Stover of Wheeler has been selected as the salutatorian for Breckenridge Community Schools senior class of 1968. She is the daughter of Mr and Mrs Harry Stover and granddaughter of Mr and Mrs Gerald Longstreth and Mr and Mrs Pat Stover. Her GPA is 38.2 and she held multiple student leadership roles, editor of the yearbook, choir member, and Bible Club participant. Valedictorian is Patricia Ann Helsel, also of Wheeler.
The Clare Isabella District Nurses Association met March 5 at the State Home and Training School Mt Pleasant. President Mrs Mary L Rzepecke presided. Miss Sally Tripp RN introduced. she is a Butlerworth Hospital graduate employed at the State Home. A film on teaching the mentally retarded was shown with comments by Hazen Pittsley RN. Next meeting April 2 at Clare Osteopathic Hospital with speaker Mrs Helen Phelps RN from Michigan State Nurses Association.
For four Sundays before Easter the Assembly of God will present The Public and Private Prayers of Jesus during morning worship. Easter includes special singing and a youth group presentation of the resurrection story. A Wednesday 7:30 p m series from The Promise of His Coming invites public attendance.
Army Specialist Five Thomas M Alward 21 son of Mr and Mrs Lawrence Alward of Gladwin completed a 30 day furlough at home after a year in Viet Nam He serves as a chinook helicopter flight engineer with the 178th Assault Support Helicopter Company entered the Army in June 1966 arrived in Viet Nam February 1967 and earned the Air Medal for combat support He is a 1964 Gladwin High School graduate and was employed in Flint before joining the Army He left Gladwin March 6 to report to Fort Benning Georgia to finish training.
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