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Newspaper
Clare Sentinel
Location
Clare, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Mar 20, 1942
Page
3
The column records Mrs Lydia Shank turning eighty six with a card shower. It lists numerous neighborhood gatherings including bridge clubs at Mrs William Caple and Mrs John Stoll, Ladies Union at Congregational church, and various birthday parties, dinners, and social events with attendees, gifts, games, and refreshments across local households.
Zenobia Chapter No. 129 held a Thursday evening school of instruction led by Ella L. Parkin of Port Huron. A pot luck dinner preceded the event, with praise from Parkin for the chapter's work and a gift from members to the instructor. Doris Empey chaired a program featuring Mr. and Mrs. Paul Lowrey, two piano pieces and two vocal solos.
The Baptist's Kings Daughters Society met at Mrs. Robert Ryan's home with Myra Ryan presiding. Mrs. Dan McDonald spoke on Civilian Defense prep and handed out questionnaires while a convalescent robe project for the Red Cross was organized. Committees planned the birthday luncheon and an April 1 meeting at Mrs. Minnie Browit's home.
The Clare Study Club met Tuesday March 17 at Mrs Harold Fleming's home for a St Patrick's Day gathering. President Mrs Frank Hochstetler opened the meeting and a quiz program led by Mrs Austin Bates and Mrs Pieming entertained members. Civilian Defense nurse Mrs Dan McDonald spoke on local nursing efforts and emergency prep.
In Gleason's bridge tournament the fourth round features top six teams led by Anderson Kajfez with 11 090 and Jackson Comes 9 650. Totals to date show Anderson Kajser at 36 040 and Jackson Comes 32 770 with other teams close behind.
The W S C S of the Methodist Church met in the church parlors with forty five members and guests. Easter Breakfast announced for April 1 at nine o clock. Jackie Frey sang Deep in the Heart of Texas and The Shrine of St Cecilia. Two new members were welcomed and honorary members named. Hosts listed.
Zenobia Chapter No 129 OSS held its March meeting with Worthy Matron Greta Masten presiding. Members discussed a noon luncheon, Master Masons Night, and announced several high school seniors plan to enter the essay contest from the C.E.B.S. Grand Chapter on The Challenge to Modern Youth.
Friends and neighbors held a farewell surprise for Mr. and Mrs. Somers on March 13 at their home in Somers before moving to Gilmore. Carl First led a gift presentation of two upholstered chairs. Dozens of attendees from Rosebush and Gilmore joined in a pot luck sendoff.
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