Prom Lights Up Doherty Hall in Wedgewood Room
The junior senior prom on May 9 featured a dinner with steak and trout followed by ice cream and cookies. Ken McConnell as toastmaster introduced Nyle Haggart and Dick Nivis, who gave heartfelt remarks to students and staff. Marilyn Selwai Phyllis Hoover performed Night and Day, with Mr Hates delivering a humorous talk. Leo Brown's Orchestra played at 9:30, the floorshow began at 11:00 with Sally Gillespie and Barbara Siel, Milford Leadey on piano, and the event ended around 1:00 with memories sure to last.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wedgewood
Doherty Holes
Ter Slinner
Ken McConnell
Hig
Nyle Haggart
Juniok Lash
Dick NivisQne
Marilyn ‘Selwai
Phyllis Hoover
Hates
Leo Brown
Sally Gillespie
Barbara Siel
Milford Leadey
Mrs. Richard Paxton Honored At Shower
The Marble Auto bowling team honored Mrs. Richard Paxton formerly Kathleen Sheredy at a kitchen shower Saturday evening at Mrs. Ralph Randle’s home. Hostess served lunch and the guest opened useful gifts for her home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marble Auto
Richard Paxton
Kathleen Sheredy
Ralph Randle
Mothers Club Elects Officers For Next Year
The Mothers Club met in the Methodist Church Parlors on Monday evening with Mrs. Charles Prather presiding. New officers named for the coming year are Mrs. Neil Sowle president, Mrs. Willard Bell vice president, Mrs. Delbert Nolan secretary, and Mrs. H. T. Ruark treasurer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mothers Club
Charles Prather
James Gillespie
Neil Sowle
Willard Bell
Delbert Nolan
H.T. Ruark
W.S.C.S
Norman Maxwell
Clayton Neff
Ralph Cole
Hiram Grimason
Ray Hanchett
Rebekahs Host Mother Daughter Banquet at Glare Hall
The Rebekah lodge held its annual Mother Daughter banquet on May 14 at Glare Hall. Members served a ham dinner with decorations and centerpieces loaned by Janet Schaeffer and Mrs. James Yeoman. Mrs. Tom Abbott opened the program with invocations and Mr. Lehr led the toastmaster duties, introducing readings and performances by Mrs. Yeoman, Mrs. Fern Wright, and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rebekah
Brother Odd Fellows and Sons
Janet Schaeffer
James Yeoman
Tom Abbott
Carl Leiter
Noble Grand
Eleanor Lehr
Yeoman
Fern Wright
William Campbell
Olive Irwin
Wanda Perrine
Angel
Fred Busche, Jr
H. Schaeffer
L. D. Fisher
Barbara Oinan
Lake
Glenda Thorton
Melford Léuder
Viva Holt
Eligabet. McChing
Hinova Davis
Mary Paucon
Pearl Osborn
Twila Mae LaVoye
Circle II Of W.S.C.S Holds Meet At Church
Circle II of the W S C S met at the Methodist church on Wednesday afternoon with Mrs. Neff as chairman. Devotions were led by Mrs. Neff. members shared favorite Bible verses. a talk on The Bible followed. Officers elected: chairman Mrs. Neff, secretary Mrs. Frey, treasurer Mrs. Gault.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W.S
Russell Foell
Willard Bell
Neff
Eugene Frey
Harry Gault
CG. J. Cobb
Phinisey Club Mothers Tea Delights Members
The Phinisey School Mothers Club met at 2:00 P.M. on Wednesday May seventh for a Mother and Daughter Tea. The program honored Mothers Day and planned a May 15 end of year picnic. Twined apples blossom centerpiece and silver candles highlighted the tea table as 18 ladies enjoyed cookies and Kool-Aid. Fr Samborn, secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Phinisey School Mothers Club
Wilma Brewer
Gail Samborn
Judy White
Ruth Taylor
Samborn
Lucky Club Gathering at Harvey Home Friday Eve
The Lucky Club met Friday evening with Mr. and Mrs. C D Harvey. Emil Giers conducted the meeting and led blessings. A program followed with songs readings and a Chinese auction won by Avondl Giers. A pot luck supper concluded the event. next meeting is June 13 hosted by Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Abbott.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lucky Club
C. D. Harvey
Emil Giers
America
Giers
Abbott
Mary Osborn
Mr. Harvey
Faculty Club Honors The Austin Bateses At Parewell Party
On May 12 1952 Clare Public School faculty hosted a farewell party for Mr and Mrs A F Bates. Guests enjoyed a progressive dinner at four homes and dessert at the school multipurpose room with the Board of Education and wives. A novel desk lamp was given as a gift and music by Harold Collins Leo Brown and Richard Wheeler complemented the event. The Delamarters recorded the party and surprised guests with a reprise of their music.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. F. Bates
Clare Public School
Willian
Harpers
Doris ‘Gerow
Carleton Garthe
Board of Education
Harold Collins
Leo Brown
Richard Wheeler
Betrothal of Vivian LaVoye Announced
Mr and Mrs Lewis LaVoye of rural Clive announce the engagement of their daughter Vivian Delores to Wilmer H Robison son of Mr and Mrs Charles Robison of rural Celimian on May 11th No date set for the wedding
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harold J. Keeley
Beaverton
Esther Keeley
Thomas J. Rodabaugh
John Rodapaugh
Clare
Lewis LaVoye
Clive
Vivian Delores
Wilmer H. Robison
Charles Robison
Célemian
Rebekah Lodge Notes May Meeting Activities
Mrs. Madeline Seiter presided the Rebekah gathering Tuesday evening with substitute officers Mrs. Iva Schlafley Wilma Cowden and Nellie Ramey. Eleanor Lehr reported May activities and Mother-Daughter banquet plans. Blood donation at Mt. Pleasant Hospital was acknowledged. Final nominations for officers were held with election in June. Fern Wright gave a goodwill reading. mystery prize went to Mrs. Fannis Yeoman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Madeline Seiter
Noble Grand
Rebekah
Iva Schlafley
Wilma
Cowden
Nellie Ramey
Flirée
Eleanor “Lehr
Hileen Campbell
Mt. Pleasant Hospital
Fern Wright
Fannis Yeoman
Sunday School Class Surprises Teacher on Birthday
The Eagle Sunday School Sunbeam class surprised teacher Mrs Norman Hutchinson Friday afternoon in her home with a birthday party. Seventeen children ages three to eight and their mothers attended, sang, played games, and shared an pot luck lunch with a homemade birthday cake. Gifts and a corsage were presented, and many guests but two were absent due to chickenpox.
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Toot
Sunbeam
The
Eagle Sunday School
Norman Hutchingon
Emmas
Walter Kleiner
Loren
Rosebush W S C S Guests Tuesday At Clare Meet
The Rosebush Women’s Society of Christian Service attended a Tuesday evening meeting at Clare Methodist Church. President Mrs. Davis Seiter led prayers and opened the session with welcomes while reports showed a healthy balance. New members Mrs. Marshall Brock and Mrs. Ettasell Wilson were welcomed and plans were made for district conferences and speaker Rev. L. J. Nevins details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rosebush
W.S.C
Methodist
Ws.c
Davis Seiter
Marshall Brock
Ettasell ‘Wilson
Lee Greer
Doris Gerow
Olive Evans
Carrie Gapling
Big Rapids
W.S.C.S
Church Ceremony Recited May Service Refreshments Served
At the church service Sunday morning in May, an occasion concluded with a gathering where refreshments were served by Mrs. Bessie Perry Mrs. Brooks Mrs. Louisa Ikener Mrs. Helen Maxwell and Mrs. Eva Bogardus.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gomes
Bessie Perry
Brooks
Louise Ikener
Helen Maxwell
Eva Bogardus
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Rumatag
Roy E. Cimmerer
T. Rodabaugh
Clare, Michigan
Paris
Rebekahs
Circle II of
Phinisey Club
Harvey
WCBN
Grace Bible Hour
Fiewélaine
St. Cecilles
Dorothy’ Bee Doherty
M. A. Doherty
Donald J. Pantenburg
Joseph Pantenburg
Pleasant
Pantenbure
Joseph Stuba
B. J. McConnell
Pride
McConell
Rosewig
Kathleen
Frances Doherty
Michael John Robbisons
John ¥. Doherty
Cignence Romas
New ‘Bavaria
Ohio
Ag Grdomsman
Acey Parker
Roy O’laughlin
Coleman
Miss. Pantenburg
J. H. Doherty
Matt Pantenburg
Deerfield Center Hall
Clare General Hospital
Pantenburg
Beal City
Maurice Studio
Austin Bateses
Vivian LaVoye
Clara Rebekah
RED
Oxford
Rosebush W.S.C.S
Clare Meetine
Laarsp
Joning
Grandudtie
Hamilton
Elgin Gruen
Diamond Jeweler
W. Fifth Street
Schaeffer's
Amsterdam
Lane 4
Purity
Clare Phone
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