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Newspaper
Clare Sentinel
Location
Clare, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Mar 18, 1965
Page
15
The article explores converting underused spaces into compact laundry centers. It details wall setups with washer and dryer along bathroom plumbing, a long folding counter, cabinet storage, an ironing area, and a chute linked cabinet. It suggests locating laundry near bedrooms, kitchens, breezeways, or basements and plans for a homemaker’s work room in new homes.
The WMA of the U B Church hosted a shower for Mrs. Karl Cleveland of Mt. Pleasant at the Parsonage last Thursday. Fourteen ladies enjoyed games and a lunch of salad, fancy breads, tea and coffee. Kathy received many gifts and the couple spent the night with her parents Mr and Mrs Glyde Miller.
The Circle Gallery in Mt Pleasant hosts Mrs George Beck's stitching exhibit with 13 pieces. Work has been shown at Michigan art centers. The gallery is at 116 Main Street beside Mutual Savings and Idan Office and opens Friday 7 to 9 pm and Saturday 2 to 5 pm.
Arthur Sprague 97 of rural Harrison was named Michigan's senior angler by the Conservation Department. Days later H E McColley 99 of Gladwin purchased a 1965 fishing license on January 15. McColley hunted deer last fall and may be seen as patriarch of Michigan's gun toting sportsmen.
The city commission discussed widening North McEwan U S 27 from Wheaton Street to the river with 40 percent state funding. A public hearing is set for April 19 on curb and gutter work along Wilcox Parkway. Action included transferring 10 thousand dollars to the Street Fund and approving a Wood Building amusements center on the second floor at McEwan and Fourth, Wayne House owner.
Arthur Ness, life resident of Clare, died at home Thursday March 13 after an eight month illness. Born June 23, 1908 in Wise township, he married Esther Northon on May 27, 1930, and had two children. A cabinet maker by trade, he is survived by wife Esther, daughter Mrs. Benjamin Tomaski of Clare, son John of Orange California, eight grandchildren, and three sisters. Services were held March 14 at Stephenson Funeral Home with Rev. Knickerbecker officiating. Burial at St. Cecilia's Cemetery.
Charles W. Calkins, born October 9 1874 in Glare, died March 10 1965 in Lansing. Survived by wife Maude. first wife Bessie Riser predeceased. He worked in hardware in Clare. father Tipp Calkins owned the Calkins House. Funeral in Lansing at Gorsline and Runcilman, with burial at Cherry Grove Cemetery. Survivors include three cousins Myra Moline, Sda Irish, and William Calkins.
Sunday dinner guests included Mrs Eugene Neely and family of St Louis. Weekend visitors were Mr and Mrs David Davis and family of Flint, and Mr and Mrs Leonard Davis and family. Sunday guests at Mr and Mrs Don Warner included Leland Warner L G and Elaine of Owosso. Donald Jr Bob and Douglas of Laingsburg joined. Bill Magnus of Romulus spent the past week with Mr and Mrs Alvin Budd.
U S Rubber built an Islex 20 tout model placed at the entrance to the American Furniture Mart during the International Home Furnishings Market in Chicago. The display features ten rooms designed by Vin Smith A LU and Charlotte Smith showing varied settings with The Chair’s unified upholstery using Royal By panded Naugalyde and Kaylon latex foam.
Nellie Fordyce 88 of Farwell died suddenly March 17 at home. Funeral services set for Saturday at 2:00 p.m. at Gilmore Church of Christ with Hiriam Gates officiating. Burial in Gilmore Cemetery. Nellie M Stanley born August 20 1876 in Fremont Township Isabella County married Lakins Fordyce in 1896 then Horace Fordyce in 1946. Survived by daughter Bernice Cook son Gaylord Fordyce four grandchildren and ten great grandchildren. sister Anna Schofield Wood and numerous relatives. Coker Funeral Home Farwell in charge.
The notice recalls relatives and friends attending a funeral held Monday March 15 at the Clare Congregational Church with Rev Robert McCleary officiating and burial in Cherry Grove Cemetery. Doherty Funeral Home handled arrangements with fraternal rites at the funeral home and the body laid in state at the church.
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