VEW Post Auxiliary Honors Past Commanders at Banquet
The Harrison VEW Post and Auxiliary held their annual banquet at Memorial Hall on a Friday evening in March. Past Commanders and Past Presidents were honored as members praised the group, with brief remarks and a proposal to move the event later in spring for winter travelers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
VEW
Harrison 1075
Memorial Hall
VFW
Gibson
Jesse
South
John, Kemmis
Milwaukee
Margaret Nash
Charles Cooper
Clarice Bellows
Clare
Cooper
Frances Jesse
Germany
Chas.s
Marriage Announced for Dorothy Slaybaugh and Roy Brecktilsbauer
Mrs. Dorothy Slaybaugh of Harrison and Roy Brecktilsbauer of Saginaw exchanged vows in Elkhart on Saturday March 19. Attendants included Miss Evelyn Jacobs of Big Rapids and Sgt. Jack Griffin of Dearborn, brother of the bride. The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Chester Griffin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dorothy Slaybaugh
Harrison
Roy ‘Brecktilsbauer
Saginaw
Elkhart
Evelyn Jacobs
Big Rapids
Sgt
Jack Griffin
Dearborn
Mra
Chester Griffin
Birthday Party Honors Jimmy Gawne At Wilson State Park
Jimmy Gawne was the guest of honor at a birthday party hosted by his mother Mrs. Frank Gawne at their Wilson State Park home. Yellow and white decor, nut cups, balloons, games, and contests set a festive scene. Guests included Mikimmy, Hughés, Ralph, Ma and Paul Reigle, and Hugh Brand. After presents, cake with ice cream and Kool-Ade were served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jimmy Gawne
Frank
Gawre
Wilson State Park
Mikimmy
Hughés
Ralnh
Wereeh
Paul Reigle
Hugh. Brand
Jimmy
Fellowship Bible Q a Wo mens Fellowship meeting notes
Fifteen members gathered at the Congregational Parsonage with Mrs Ralph Claggett for the March meeting. Olive Pifer presided as Ida Hamp led devotions and read The Extras of Life. A Red Cross donation was voted. Marion Amble led a Mark chapters quiz. LaVern Genav sang An Irish Lullaby with Amble at the piano. Hostesses Pauline Young Margaret Nash and Olive Pifer served refreshments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Womens Fellowship
Ralph Claggett
Olive’ Pifer
Ida Hamp
Red Cross
Marion Amble
Saginaw Exhibit Visit by Local Painting Class Members
Mrs. Cyd Byfield and fellow class members viewed the Regional Art Exhibit at the Saginaw Museum last Saturday March 19. They enjoyed the show and a chicken dinner, planning to make the outing a yearly affair.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cyd Byfield
Rex Wright
James Darling
Bruce McGregor
Francis. Kinne
Byfields
Saginaw Museum
Local Social News Highlights Visits and Hospital Stay
Mrs. Jake Seelinger accompanied Mrs. Ray Seelinger to Flint to visit Mr. and Mrs. Clayton Lee. Mrs. Seelinger entered U of M Hospital in Ann Arbor for observation. Little Johnny Lee, grandson of the Seelingers, entered Hurley Hospital in Flint for a tonsillectomy. Harrison Chapter 408 of the OES held a regular session with initiation planning and a dinner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ray Seelinger
Jake
Seelinger
Flint
Clayton Lee
Jake. Seelinger
U. of M
Ann Arbor
Lee’s
Jane Barclay
Clare
Frank Barclay
Long Lake
Ralph Carpenter
Russell Gaten
Loren Swede
Cleveland
Morida
Lansing
Bellevue
Carl Goit
Pontiac
Harrison
James Cook
D. F. Czyzewski
Sharon
Walter Lang
Ewart
Lang
Blodgett Hospital
Grand Rapids
Elmus Conn
Daniel Fowler
Arkansas
Texas
Curtis Dora
Detroit
J. P. Dora
St. Petersburg
Florida
Laurence Crego
Owosso
Russell Dickens
South
Community Guests Share Meals and Visits at Lake Houghton
A string of Sunday gatherings and weekend visits highlighted the area as Mr and Mrs William Sly enjoyed a lake drive with the Morrises at Houghton Lake. Nearby families from Roscommon Midland Lansing Ypsilanti and Cadillac visited relatives, including the Amble and Gardner households, with travel tales and flu updates from Japan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Sly
al Morris
Houghton Lake
Kenneth Coulter
Roscommon
David Helper
Andrew Vander- Woude
McBain
Nancy Miller
Cadillac
E. H. Hughes
Berdette Reigle
Ray Amble
Colege of Mining and Tech
Sop
Michigan
Elmer Amble
Russell Bauder
Midland
Gerald. Engel
Allan Barnard
Jimmy
Ralph Lane
Japan
Norman. Gardner
Leslie. Gardner
Ladies Host Stork Party At Mrs Frank McClenathen Home
The United Brethren Church group gathered Wednesday evening at Mrs Frank McClenathen's home for a stork party in her honor. The ladies played games and enjoyed a social evening before presenting her with a gift from the group. A dainty lunch was served by the committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
WMA
United Brethern Church
Hémne of Mrg
Frank McClenathen
Legges Host Monday Dinner in Honor of Bill Legge
Adr and Mrs. L B Legge hosted a Monday evening dinner in Honor of Bill Legge. Mr and Mrs Bill Legge and family attended the event which celebrated Bill’s pitchy activity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. B. Legge
Npte
Bill Legge
Bill
Weekend Visits and Nursery School Attendances Describe Local Socials
JME and Mrs. Sam Treadway visited Midland while Mrs. LaVert St. Clair and her Alpena son stayed with her parents Mr. and Mrs. George Bates. George Balmer and family joined Bert Stanfield's for Mt. Pleasant supper. Mor day and Tuesday third grade coverage by Mrs. Balmer for Mrs. Gross. Janice Russell and Laurie O'Brien attended Karen Harper's Nursery School at the David Harper home as parents attended church. Doris Tennant and daughter Betty visited Bruce and Mrs. McGregor. Mrs. Czyzewski and family also called.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jme
Sam Treadway
Midland
LaVert St. Clair
Alpena
George Bates
George Balmer
Bert Stanfield
Mt. Pleasant
Doris Tennant
Betty
Bruce McGregor Sen
Dan Czyzewski
Famyy
Kathy Ashcraft Birthday Party Brings Local Guests
Mrs Charles Ashcraft entertained several young guests for her daughter Kathy on March 14. Guests included Kathys sister Nitki Dana Jo Denny Judy na tor Mary Jean and Carél Mortén Jan Brown and Lyrin Ann Legge. Games were played and prizes awarded. Decorated cake ice cream and Kool Aid served. Kathy received many lovely gifts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles” Ashcraft
Kathy
Kathys
Nitki
Dana Jo Denny
Judy Nator
Mary Jean
Carél Mortén
Jan Brown
Lyrin Ann Legge
Pinochle Club Social At Wormers Home
Mrs Keith First and Mrs Jack Foree hosted a Pinochle Club gathering at the Wormers home Sunday evening. Mr i and Mrs Danny Sullivan claimed high prize while Mrs Nick Allen Warren Millard and Others held low scores. Mrs Wm Griffin won the house prize. Refreshments and Master Motif decorations complemented the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Keith First
Jack Foree
Wormers Home
Danny Sullivan
Nick Allen
Warren
Millard
Wm. Griffin
Surprise visit from Fort Knox soldier to parents
Pvt. Charles Bruce of Fort Knox Kentucky surprised his parents Mr. and Mrs. Padre Bruce Santusday evening and Sunday afternoon, returning home for a weekend visit amid wartime service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Bruce
Fort Knox Kentucky
Padre Bruce
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Arizona
Fellowship Bible
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Harrison Chépier
O.E.S
Inez Stover
Wm. Stover
Jean Morton
Offi« Berg
Mens Sanatée
Dean Bicholz
Marion Roth
Geortge Nash
Hiram Rose
Berett At
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Clare Sentinel
Wm. D. Elden
West Fourth Street Globe
Claré
Clare - Isabella
U.S
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Versaitile
Fredsure
Es Party
Entertain _ Pinochle Group
Donald Sy Oe
Pvt
le Boceos
New Dore
New York
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Los Big Gy
Aeeras Eelinger
Agate
Adeater's
Brackart Motor Sales
E. Fourth St
Gabardines
Washington
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