American Legion Auxiliary May Meeting Highlights
The Walter H. Larman Post 128 Auxiliary heard reports on Wolver ine Girls State selection and membership citations for quota achievement. Memorial Day services were discussed, Poppy Days set for May 25 to 27, and delegates for the Department Convention named with officers elected for the auxiliary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Legion Auxilary
Walter H. Larman
Lester Cotton
Mary Gerow
Florida
Wolverine
Department
National
Hammond
Conrad Walker
New York
Department Civil Defense
Community Service
George Abbott
Cotton
Personal Shower For Bride To Be
Miss Shirley Leposky, bride to be, was honored at a lingerie shower at her home on May 10. Hosts Jean Hart and Diane Archbold, who will be bridesmaids at the June 24 wedding, served refreshments and guests gave many gifts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shirley Leposky
Jean Hart
Diane Archbold
Shirley
Roy Gainsforths Golden Wedding
Roy Gainsforth and his wife celebrated their Golden Wedding with an open house at their farm near Farwell on May 7, 1961. About 75 friends and relatives from Flint, Saginaw, Midland, Clare, Lake and Farwell attended. a four tier wedding cake topped a miniature couple.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roy Gainsforth
Farwell
Flint
Saginaw
Midland
Clare, Lake and
Fred Horn
John Shilling
Richard Graham
Extension Group No 1 Meeting At Mrs Gunns Home
The Clare Extension Group No 1 met Tuesday evening with eleven members. Mrs. Virgil Bergstrom presided. Reports covered Achievement Day and a planned Midland churches tour on May 24. Officers elected include Bergstrom president and Hanchett vice president. Plans mention Homemakers Conference at Michigan State University July 25 28 and a camp at Hardwood Lake August 8 9. A cookout replaces the annual picnic to begin fall activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clare Extension Group No
Clarence Gunn
Virgil Bergstrom
Richard Schroeder
Bergstrom
Ray Hanchett
Virginia Stephenson
Helen Maxwell
Sunshine and Recreation
Waive van
Margaret Cook
Van
Michigan State University
Hardwood Lake
Marriage of Elen Kramm and Lt Richard Clink
Miss Elen Marguerite Kramm and Lt. Richard Henry Clink married May 7 at St. Mark's Episcopal Church in Berkeley California. The bride, daughter of Mr and Mrs William F Brewster, is a Sacramento State College freshman. Lt Clink, son of Mr and Mrs Owen Clink of Clare, attended Michigan State University and joined the U S Air Force in 1958, stationed at Mather Air Force Base after training as navigator radar bombardier.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elen Marguerite Kramm
Richard Henry Clink
St. Mark’s Episcopal Church
Berkley
California
William F. Brewster
Sacramento State College
Fremont High School
Oakland
Clink
Owen Clink
Clare
Michigan State University
U.S. Air Force
Mather Air Force Base
Sacramento
Presentations At Rebekah Banquet Highlights 1961 Theme
Rebekah Lodge hosted a Mother-Daughter banquet with the 1961 pattern for Rebekah Living as the theme. Mrs. Effie Harvey gave the invocation, Ada Beemer served as toastmistress, and Helen Welch welcomed guests. Lois Colmus and Edith Colmus sang, multiple performances followed, and Mrs. Genevieve Irwin presented the presentations aided by Mrs. Sadie Denton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lee Greer
Tim Frey
Corps of Workers
Donald Holbrook
Albert Seiter
Norell Mahon
James Yeoman
Woman’s Society of Christian Service
Robert Greer
Lord
Ray Owens
Kathy
William Case
Pattie
Penny
Lynn Salisbury
D. R. Salisbury
Rose Eberhart
William Brewer
Virgil Bergstrom
Richard Garthe
Basil Cole
Elmer Sharlow
D’ann Garthe
the Rambler
Diane Schunk
the Chatter
Chrissie Ireland
Vicki Smith
Goldilocks
Paula Hanson
Judy O'Dell
Sallie Samborn
Sherrie Green
Victoria
Carol Gunn
Tea Rose
Joyce Dawson
Miss Vanderbilt
Jane Cotton
Ivory Fashion
Kay Ritter
Sterling Silver
George Bradley
Curly Pink
Tina Seiter
Laurence Seiter
George Bryant
Rebekah
Effie Harvey
Madeline Seiter
Ada Beemer
Helen Welch
Noble Grand
Lois
Edith Colmus
Erma Rutter
Connie Strouse
Ina Hammond
Vicky Schlafley
Cheryl i Schlafley
Iyone Gorr
Evaleen
Darleen ‘Seiter
Génevieve, Irwin
Sadie Denton
Carlene Strousé
W. Detwiler
Mt. Pleasant
Mary Fan ‘Con
Minnie Wilkie
William Seiter
Louise Denton
Oliver Nash
Midland
Community Club Teas and Birthday Observances
Mrs. Lewis Dawson hosted Bridge Club with high score to Mrs. Wilson Bader and second to Mrs. James Bader. May 10 luncheon by Lula McPhail featured nine members and four visitors followed by bingo. Multiple local groups held gatherings with prizes, lunches, and future meet dates. AlexAnne Schroeder celebrated fifteenth birthday with a Friday sleepover.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lewis Dawson
Wilson Bader
James Bader
Dawson
Lula McPhail
Gladys Katenhus
Charlie Hermann
Rosemary Renner
Harrison Bennett
Coleman
AlexAnne Schroeder
Candace Walton
Kathy Williams
Kay Bergstrom
Calla’ House
Richard Schroeder
Mother's Day Surprise for Mr and Mrs Cotton
Mr and Mrs Howard Cotton hosted a family gathering on Mother's Day with nieces and nephews arriving to share a picnic on the lawn. Attendees included Earl Kelly family Denker family Ford family Wood Beery and the Cotton grandson and his family from Cheyenne Wyoming sent flowers to Mrs. Cotton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howard Cotton
Earl Kelly
Ted Denker
Flint
Leon Ford
Susan
Davison
Davison, Mr. and Mrs. Hollie Wood and Family of Swartz Creek
Elza Beery
Clare Past Matrons Club Guests Meet at Central Michigan University
Past Matrons Club members from Clare traveled to Mt. Pleasant to meet Mrs. Greta Masten at Central Michigan University. The group toured the campus, held a business meeting led by president Mrs. Nina Rosendahl, and opened with a prayer by acting chaplain Mrs. Alma Seiter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clare Past Matrons Club
Mt. Pleasant
Greta Masten
Vaentral Michigan University
Pattie
Rosendahl
Genevieve Born
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City Bakery
ER. J. Foss
Olare
American Legion Auxiliary
Dick Ulrich
Roy
Golden Wedding
Friendly
Norelco
Schick
Remington
Ladies Timex
KODAK
Kodak Pony Hi
Roy E. Cimmerer
Fred Bush
Alva McReynolds
Frank Nevins
Joyce
Alfred Smith
Darwin Mott
Lester Olds
Pepper Club
Otis E. Northon
George Sexton
Elvin Larrance
Elvin
Larrance
Frank Newman
Charles Smith
Elvin Laurance
Jolly Time Club
James
Larry Everts
Alfred Zastrow
Ernest Slater
Jack Hemstreet
Gordon Wiley
Sunshine Club
Albert Rube
Margaret Borre
Maud Ramey
Mary Harmon
Borle
Rube
Muriel Friz
Stanley Parish
Ernest Bryant
Arthur Clute
Ralph Ackerman
Bryant
Sow
Clute
David Donovan
Curt Morton, Jr
Robert Campbell
Wallace Thayer
Past Matrons Club
Gardmer
Farmilton
Wishay
DEBRA
Anak A
Ft Fem Yy
Percen
M. Everts
Yqur
Reliables Jeweler
Gongamers Power
Consumers Power Company
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