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Newspaper
Clare Sentinel
Location
Clare, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Mar 29, 1940
Page
2
Franklin and nearby residents joined Ott Sharp and spouse for a Thursday evening gathering. Attendees included the Koons, Stickney, Fuller, Brand, Miller, Helmings, and Sharp families, with several visitors and sick list notices among neighbors.
The Gilmore Church of Christ led by J. S. Penick presents a full day of worship and study including song service, communion officiated by elders, Bible School on the Continuing Task, evening sermon "Three Answers to the Same Question," and a Young People's meeting. Note on open mindedness contrasted with truth and a cordial invitation to all.
Mr and Mrs Peter Cook visited Mrs James Heckthorn and daughters last week. Mr and Mrs Frank Davis and Frances and Edith visited Clare Monday. Roy Sutton and Ruby visited their parents Sam and Mrs Gaskill over the weekend. Lewis Lockwood broke a collar bone last week and hopes for a speedy recovery. Mrs Taicille Kennedy and family were at Clare Monday.
The Andersonville extension group met with Mrs. Joe Strief for a Has ter dinner. Clarence Ramey and family hosted a farewell party with about fifty neighbors and friends. The Rameys plan to move north of Clare as Myrtie Stebelton relocates to the Lorne Coyne farm.
Eunice Coulter of Detroit visited her parents the Coulters and Shulls over the weekend. Arlene Lower hosted visitors from Alma and friends while Glen Lower and Enos Wayne hosted family, with church events and a Y.P.B.C.D. program noted. A mix of weekend visits, planning meetings, and church activities filled the area.
Seventy five relatives neighbors and fiends gathered at the home of Mr and Mrs Ben Rieinhart to honor their daughter Mr and Mrs James Lloyd with a miscellaneous shower. Many gifts were presented with best wishes for a successful married life.
Mr dad Myg Ivan Smith of West Grant visited at the home of Mr and Mrs Stanley Woznick Sunday. Mr and Mrs Leland Favreau of Big Rapids were Sunday visitors at the Emergan Burton home. Barl Breckway of Pontiac spent the weekend here with relatives. Mr and Mrs O M Somers of near Rosebush were Sunday visitors at the Wm Tileman home. The Chas Heber family visited at the Wloyd Squires home in West Grant Sunday afternoon. Mr and Mrs George Pixley of Hayes Township visited at the home of his brother Mr and Mrs John Pixley Saturday. Mr and Mrs Burley Shaver of Dover visited at the home of her parents Mrs and Mrs Emerson Burton Sunday. Mr and Mrs August Heskey entertained relatives from Detroit and Flint over the weekend. Wm Willeman and Chas Heber attended the Businessmen and Farmers banquet at Clare last week Tuesday evening. Everyone present enjoyed the fine dinner and entertainment.
Residents and relatives frequent visits and weekend stays across Beaverton Clare Bard Elm Grove Flint Onaway Fortisville Saginaw and nearby locales. Guests include Mr. and Mrs. Ronald Ross, Mr. and Mrs. Walter Garver, Miss Anita Mavis, and families such as Coe Teale and Barber relations with multiple extended family visits noted.
Mr. and Mrs. Chas Russell and Olive visited at Beaverton with Mrs Bowen's family. Von Walters and daughter Shirley visited Chas David's family. Sympathy extended to Mr. and Mrs. Klingelholgr on their loss. James McClung hosted all children over Easter. attendees included Harold McClung Jack Rankin Joe Gangler and Amos Van Horn. Lela Rulapaugh hosted Flint visitors. Oyster supper at town hall raised funds for Townsend treasury. Townspeople attended Ira Brinker’s Townsend program in Loomis. Clyde Grant from Beaverton stayed with grandparents C Henry aiding with chores and school.
Hazle, Verne Mickle, and Karl Mavis were in the northern part of the state on business Saturday. Mr and Mrs M Sowle visited their son Harley and family in Clare Sunday. Mrs C B Wicks and two sons from Grand Rapids spent Easter weekend with her parents Mr and Mrs Herrick.
Mr and Mrs Heyman Wisner of Angola Ind spent Sunday at J G Coats home with their daughter. Florence Wayne of St Louis and several neighbors visited the Newman and Leitner households. Mrs Ralph Heller of Lansing was called home to Beaverton by her mother’s illness. Mrs Kuster’s condition improved.
The Vernon Center Extension Group met at Mrs. Lionel Duncan’s Vernon home in March. Mrs. Wm. Duncan spoke on their southern trip. Officers elected: Leaders Mrs. Harry Wild and Mrs. Harry Shug. Chairman Mrs. Lionel Duncan. Treasurer Mrs. Alpert Shug. Recreation Mrs. John Walworth and Mrs. Rhea O’Grady. Corresponding Secretary Mrs. Joseph Depung. Visitors: Mrs. Dell House, Mrs. Jenny Putman, and Mrs. Jane Cashman. Next meeting at Mrs. John Walworth’s in Vernon in April.
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