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Newspaper
Clare Sentinel
Location
Clare, Michigan, United States of America
Date
May 20, 1949
Page
5
The Isabella Memorial Field Committee met to plan the Rosebush Then and Now Fourth celebration. They approved free moving picture shows for July with sponsors from local business leaders and added Ralph Miller to the committee.
A new Loafer's Club was organized in Walton with Earl Grace as reader and Bonnie Grace as hostess. Officers chosen include Donald Morrison president and Betty Wurts secretary. Six saddle horses are enrolled. projects cover beef dairy and saddle horses. Guest speaker Mrs. Gorr from Concordia Hills Lane near Clare offered horse training tips. Next meeting set for May 25 at Betty Wurts home at 7 30 PM.
In Alva Walker family a long line of thirteen daughters ends with a boy Charles Olon Walker, the first male heir. A second boy Gary Edgar arrives at Central Michigan Hospital two months early, weighing four pounds nine ounces, joining the family’s hoped-for continuation of a male line.
The Farm Women’s Activity group met at Memorial Field pavilion with 22 members for a pot luck. County Agent Bert Mellencamp outlined needed items for the Coldwater Lake camp kitchen and urged donations. the group planned a June meeting at the pavilion.
The Rev. Elmer Deal of Kalamazoo demonstrated antique gospel teaching methods at Sunday worship and a children focused evening service in Weidman Center and Rosebush Methodist Churches. He highlighted visual story models, sparking interest in the forthcoming Daily Vacation Bible School led by Mr. and Mrs. Cunningham. Local women plan a May luncheon with Miss Lula Tubbs speaking on Africa mission work in Rhodesia.
A group of civic minded citizens began a village cleanup in Rosebush carting away rubbish and cans. They urge households to remove unsightly litter and help neighbors unable to clean themselves, with May 30 marking the transition to summer weather and the campaign’s end.
Nominating petitions have been filed with the Consolidated School Board for Lloyd Spaulding and Lawrence Robert. Filing deadline was May 18 and the election will be June 13. Spaulding and Robert currently serve as president and treasurer. No other candidates filed, making the election a token affair.
The Methodist W S C S hosted a family night with indoor baseball comedy and contests as attendees, including Mrs. Albert Moyes and Mrs. Ray Kniffen as hostesses. Pie, ice cream and coffee closed the evening. The group meets Friday May 27 for officer installation and a devotional session.
The Wise Presbyterian Ladies Aid met with Mrs Sadie Bellinger on Wednesday afternoon. Twelve members two visitors and guests shared a noon pot luck. President Mrs Ira Lattimer led the business meeting planning a fish pond for the next gathering with Dora Haggart hosting on the second Wednesday in June.
The Willing Workers Sewing club met at Mrs. Mary Morrison’s Thursday for a pot luck and needlework, tying two quilts and making carpet rags. Twelve members, four visitors, and seven children attended. Dick Martin marked his ninth birthday at a Sunday supper hosted by his parents. A May Mary Martha class session was hosted by Mrs. Edgar Fetterly with a brief business meeting led by Mrs. Hid Schlatley Jr. A double birthday honor was held at Mrs. Floyd Graham’s home for Ivan Graham and Albert Campbell with a large family turnout and decorated cake.
Teachers of the consolidated school met at South Rosebush to plan a field day for the consolidated unit schools. Memorial Field was chosen for Thursday May 19 with bus transportation arranged. Activities include a baseball game between Weidman and Rosebush eighth graders and running, jumping events. The Jolly Group Extension club met at Mrs. Morrison's home for a social evening with plans for summer meetings. Mrs. Andrew Prior will host the next gathering on Friday June 24 at her home.
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