Weekend Guests and Visits Across Lansing Area
A long list of Sunday callers and weekend visitors fills local households. Among those hosting or visiting are Mr. and Mrs. Frank Parker in Lansing, Mr. and Mrs. Arthur D. Johnson, Mrs. Eola McDonell of Vernon Hill, and many others from Kalkaska to Alma and Bay City. Noting health updates, polio cases, travel to Lansing and Michigan State College, and family reunions, the social exchanges highlight extended family ties and community routines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Parker
Lansing
Arthur D. Johnson
Charlie Hermann
Kalkaska
Eola McDonell
Vernon Hill
Gunderman and Berry
Eugene Shafer
Birch Run
Eugene
David Seiter
Ida Ivish
David Schwartz
Thomas Abbott
Sarah May
Renits
Albert Rube
Arthur ‘D. Johnson
G. B. Smith
California
L. D. Fisher
Manley Brokaw
Flint
Fred Irwin
Lucky Club Enjoys Program at Harvey Home
The Lucky Club met Friday evening March 11 at Mr. and Mrs. C. D. Harvey residence with eighteen members. Pledge, flag song, and Lord's Prayer opened a program of readings and songs including Vain Complaining Myself Revert Look and Overlooking Little Teapot Let Me Go Lover You Were Right But I Wish You Were Wrong Caligah and Crazy Mixed-up by Cilla Rose Giers. Prizes for games went to Ella Rose Forest Jerred and Goldie Jerred. Next meeting planned with William Artcliff in April and a pot luck lunch was served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. D. Harvey
America
Fern Wright
Forest Jerved
Kenneth Cunningham
Eva Nowlen
College sorority pledges at Central Michigan College
Nancy Bellows and Clare were among 81 students pledged at Central Michigan College during the formal rushing festival. Bellows was pledged to Delta Sigma Epsilon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nancy Bellows
Clare
Central Michigan College
Delta Sigma Epsilon
Births Reported Across Several Michigan Areas
The notices list births on March 12 to 15 at multiple hospitals including Saginaw General Clare and Community Hospital Mt. Pleasant. Names include Cathy Marie Ackers Ricky R G Ackers Donald Thomas Craig Maida Lee Donald Leslie Randle and newborns in Loveland and Ottawa with weights from five to eight pounds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs
Eugene Shafer
Saginaw General Hospital
Cathy Marie
Keith R. G. Ackers
Farwell
Ricky R.G
Clare Hospital
Donald Newman
Ottawa
Ohio
Thomas Craig
Ted Newman
Cecil
Pudway
Les Randle
Donald Leslie Randle
Ralph, Randle
Loveland
Colorado
William. Montney
Mt. Pleasant
Maida Lee
Henry Kinsel
North Vernon Farm Bureau Meeting Recap
On Wednesday evening March 9, 12 families attended the North Vernon Farm Bureau gathering at the Dee Cole residence. Cyriel Bolle led a water rights quiz, several members filed applications for Blue Grogs contracts, and a pot luck lunch concluded the event with visiting and camaraderie. New families were welcomed and invited to join neighbors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Vernon Farm Bureau Group
Dee'Cole
Cyriel Bolle
Clara Theta Rho Girls Club Meeting Recap
Fourteen members and three Rebekah sisters attended the Clara Theta Rho Girls Club gathering led by Nina Seiter on Thursday evening March 17. Plans included attending the district meeting in Coleman on April 2 and a 8:30 Saturday morning hall gathering to outline work before departure. Nina Seiter and Nola Bauder were elected as delegates with Carol Mitchell and Lavona Leiter as alternates for the Theta Rho Girls Assembly in Lansing on April 16. A St Patrick’s party followed with potato chips, pops, and jukebox dancing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Imembers
Rebekah
Clara Théta Rho
Nina Seiter
Coleman
Hall
Nola Bauder
Nina
Nola
Theta Rho
Lansing
Carol Mitchell
Lavona Leiter
St. Patrick's
Esther Circle Meets at Methodist Parsonage
The Esther Circle gathered Wednesday afternoon at the Methodist parsonage with Mrs. J. Nevins presiding. Fifteen members answered roll call and three guests attended as the treasurer’s report and Sunshine report were shared, with devotionals, a book lesson, and a Mother’s Day Tea Committee appointment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Esther
J. Nevins
Methodist Parsonage
Mabel Mulder
Fred Pierson
Clyde Harris
Audrey Wood
William ‘Caple
Advocate
Wilson Sam
Wayne Friesner
Oere Luis
Virgil Bergstrom
Goa
Nevins
Eugene Frey
Fred Bell
Forest Brewer
Social Club Contract Card Teas and Gatherings Parade
Mrs. Joan CE White hosted Oolo Club with two contract tables and prizes for high score Mrs. Harold Eigar and second high Mrs. Dexter Hilden. Family Bridge Club met with Mrs. Wallace Johnson. high score Mrs. Richard Wheeler and traveler Mrs. Gwen Peterson. Benefit Auxiliary birthday dinner honored eleven members and three guests at Mrs. John Hanley’s home. Eight O'Clock Eight Club convened at Mrs. Charles Richter’s for two tables. high score Mrs. Ackerman, second Mrs. Dick Wilson. John R. Club hosted by Mrs. Allen McKee with two tables. grand slam honors to Mrs. Jack Hall and Mrs. LaGoe. Merry Hight Club observed St. Patrick's party with prizes and shamrock cakes. Friendly Neighbor Club met at Mrs. Albert MecPhail’s. guests Mrs. John Morden and prize winners Mrs. June Holt and Mrs. John Stough. Next meetings set for April and May with hosts listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joan CE White
Oolo Club
Frank LaGoe
Harold Eigar
Dexter Hilden
the Family Bridge Club
Wallace Johnson
Richard Wheeler Low
Dale Miller
Gwen Peterson
John Hanley
C. D. Harvey
Charles Richter
Sta Bosink
Ralph Ackerman
Dick Wilson
Leonel Green
John R.club
Allen McKee
Mildred Schultz
Dexter Elden
Norman Berhenke
Jack Hall
LaGoe
Rachel Russell
Pepper
Alfred Zastrow
Albert Rube
Ezta
Cobleigh
Lula Shaw
Friendly Neighbor Club
Albert MecPhail
John Morden
June Holt
John Stough
Wise Pepper Club Holds Final Winter Meet At Renner Home
The Wise Pepper Club met at Mr and Mrs George Renner for a farewell gathering before spring farming. Four tables played with prizes to Mrs El Methner and Omer. Second high went to the Potters and Mr Methner won the traveler. A large pot luck supper followed and the group plans an annual picnic on the third Sunday in August.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wise Pepper Club
George Renner
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Sista
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Richard Garthe
L. @. Garthe
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Jerry and
Frances
Pobtiac
C. L. Bonham
Mrs. Bonham
Eyyvin O'Brien
Albert Seiter
Robert Babcock
Pred
John Hodges
Ithaca
Why
Chris Reger
Coldwater
Michigan State College
Richard Raab
Reed City
Everett Moffitt
Richard
Cadillac
de Paul Infantry Chorus
Charlie Herrmann
Allen Bailey
R. L. Bailey
Munising
Bernard Shaw
Leslie Shaw
William Gardon
Birmingham
Maureen Garchow
Forest Garchow
Bow'ky Lodewyk
Bay City
Aveele
L. B. Davy
Roberta Hall
Parma
Aubrey Reger
Larry
Clarenecg Horning
Augelie Wyman
Helen Welch
Jennie VanHorn
Elizabeth McClung
Russell Lethorn
Pleasant
Omer
William, Mamphbell
H. M. Everts
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Houghton
Ara Ya
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Tommy Dollen Miller
Les Brown
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