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Newspaper
Clare Sentinel
Location
Clare, Michigan, United States of America
Date
May 09, 1957
Page
12
Goodrich family announces the betrothal of their daughter with a June 22 wedding date set to unite two local families. The announcement notes the couple and families involved.
The Clare chapter of American Gold Star Mothers Inc held its regular meeting with president Mrs. Violet Querback presiding. Visitors from the V.E.W. Chapter at Houghton Lake and Blue Star Mothers president Mrs. Edith Sadier attended. A candlelight memorial honored sons and departed parents. delegates to the National Convention were elected, Hammond and Querback as delegates with Hess and Peters as alternates. the convention meets in Cleveland from June 30 to July 5.
Miss Dorothy Renner and Chester Van Buskirk exchanged marriage vows in a candlelight ceremony at 8 p m on April 20 at the Gilmore Church of Christ in Farwell. The event featured gladiola and snapdragon decorations, formal gowns for bridesmaids, a flower girl, and a reception in the church basement.
The Beta Sigma Phi Sorority met in the Congregational Church parlors. President Mrs Betty Gershon reported committees chosen by the executive board for year including Program led by Mrs Helen Anderson and Membership led by Mrs Ruby Koch and Ann Busche.
The Friendly Neighbor Club met at Mrs Clar ence Ramey home on Thursday evening May 2 for a half day meeting. Members answered roll call and gave prayers, reporting ill members Mrs Ezra Cobleigh and Mrs Helen Eirter with the club voting to send them plants.
Ruby Koch was chosen Girl of the Year by Beta Sigma Phi sorority sisters on April 16. She joined as a charter member in 1948 and has served as president vice president and treasurer. She chaired Ways and Means three times and helped introduce new members. She is married to Willard Koch and has two children Tommy and Amy. she previously worked for Michigan Bell Telephone Company.
Mr and Mrs Merlewayne Cotton hosted a birthday dinner on May 4 honoring their son Gary who turned three. Grandparents Clarence and Cotton and Howard Cotton attended with Jolie Cotton and Robert Ruby. The table featured a large birthday cake and ice cream. Gary received many gifts as Mr and Mrs Howard Everts called in the evening.
Mr and Mrs Harold Hughes and their two sons with Mrs Okla Baughman of Shepherd travel from Shep herd to Chicago and then to Delafield Wisconsin to visit their son David at St. John s Military Academy. Sunday honors mothers with a luncheon parade and review at 4 PM followed by a chapel dedication at 5 PM with General Farrand.
The May meeting of the Womens Fellowship at the Congregational Church was held in the church parlors. President Mrs Joseph Kennedy led the brief business session. Mrs Gordon McIntosh led devotions and spoke on hymns while Circle III presented articles on stewardship. refreshments were served by Circle VY led by Miss Effie Hales and members.
The May meeting of the Zenobia Chapter OES was held May 2 with Mrs Lillian Barber and Warren White presiding. An invitation from Houghton Lake chapter for a June 7 dinner and reception honoring Irene Roberts was read. The Worthy Grand Matron noted the Book of Instructions publication. Leila Humphrey received her proficiency card. The C.G.M. Association will meet in Beaverton May 28 with reservations due May 15.
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