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Newspaper
Clare Sentinel
Location
Clare, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Mar 24, 1950
Page
3
Naomi Becker daughter of Mr and Mrs Laula Becker married Bernard P Brecht son of Mr and Mrs Van Brecht of Sumner Tuesday night March 21 at Clare Methodist Church. Rev L J Nevins officiated vows at 830 pm with palm gladioli and candelabra decor.
The couple, Mr. and Mrs. Brecht, left for a few days honeymoon and will reside in Clare for the summer. Groom serves as D. H. I. A. Supervisor in Isabella County. Out of town guests include the Van Brecht family from Sumner and A. D. Johnson of Lansing among others attending the event.
Clare P T A held its March meeting on Monday evening in the Clare School. Royal Akins chaired the session and the annual officer slate was elected. Officers include Royal Akins president Effie Hales vice president Howard Everts parent vice president H Delmarter secretary Ken Roe treasurer.
The Zendbia Chapter O B H S held a special meeting March 16 with Eleanor Lehr and Earl Beatty presiding. Initiates Mr and Mrs Ralph Cole and Mr and Mrs Warren White and Mr and Mrs Harrison Simmons were welcomed as new members. Guests Edith Buchdy Pearl Murphy Alma Selter attended.
Wise County Farm Bureau met Thursday evening March 17 at Mt. Vernon Grange hall. New members joined and Mrs. John Methner reported on the last ladies activity meeting and plans for a county party to fund the American Cancer Society and Red Cross. Mrs. George Welhs led a discussion on relocating unproductive farm families, two groups reached the same conclusion that help is welcome but freedom should not be molested if people are content. Mrs. James Callihan led singing Irish ballads, a short paper plate game followed by a pot luck lunch served by hosts Eldean Acker and George Brock.
The seven Irwin brothers and their wives hosted a Sunday gathering at Mr. and Mrs. Fred Irwin’s home. Gumdrop bouquets and St Patrick decorations adorned the table while Ralph Irwin James Callihan and others served the feast. They entertained with songs acts and a broomstick dance, marking a joyful reunion. February March and April brought five wedding anniversaries signed by the seven brothers and their wives.
The King's Daughters and friends will meet at Mrs. Dewey Paxton's home next Thursday afternoon to honor this month's birthdays and promote missionary activities. Guests are welcome.
Mrs. J J Green hosted a Friday Bridge Club session with two tables. high score went to Green and second to Mrs. John Doherty. The Supper Club met at Mrs. Homer Douglas’s home. prizes went to Hochstetler and Doherty. a dessert lunch followed. The Meet-A-While Club gathered March 15 at Mrs. Eva Nowlen’s for a pot luck noon meal. eleven members and a guest attended. prizes were won by Florence Renner, Clarence Ramey, and Jon Strief, with a next meeting set for March 29 at Mrs. Myrtie Stebelton’s. Mr. and Mrs. Austin Knapp and two sons visited from Mt Pleasant to honor aunt Minnie Drake on her birthday, sharing cake and candles with great-nephews assisting.
Mr and Mrs Rollin Vernell Carey hosted eighteen relatives and friends Sunday for Janet Kay s first birthday with chicken dinner birthday cake and ice cream. The Wise Pepper Club met at the home of Mr and Mrs Norman Rocket five tables of hopper were in play with prizes awarded to Mrs Silmer Methner Mrs Raymond Lennox Clark Dennis Bruce Morrison and John Stough. After a pot luck supper they planned to meet this week at the Henry Russell home with Mr and Mrs John Smith.
The fourth round of the bridge tournament at Hotel Doherty split into two flights. Johnston-Doherty lead overall with 13 960, Crum-Sproat 13 170, Hall-Frey 12 070, Bicknell-Wyman 10 450. Evening high scorers were Crum-Sproat 6 120 and Johnston-Doherty 4 830. The Johnston-Doherty team won grand slam honors and took the lead, pushing Hall-Frey from first to third in tourney standings.
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