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Newspaper
Clare Sentinel
Location
Clare, Michigan, United States of America
Date
May 23, 1957
Page
12
The Beta Sigma Phi Sorority met at Clare Congregational Church for its last meeting of the season. Betty Gershon presided as president and Myrna Messecar was elected corresponding secretary replacing Phyllis Seiter who moves to Carson City.
Sandra Wentworth vice president of the Clara Theta Rho Girls Club opened the meeting Thursday May 16 with many members present. Judy Ulrich led the business session while Doris Mitchell assisted Rose Jerved as advisor due to the absence of Fannie Yeoman. Final nominations for advisors were made and election set for June 6 at the next meeting.
Mrs Ed Mussell entertained Thursday evening at a pre nuptial shower in honor of Miss Jeanette Wilbur who will wed Duane Mussell on August seventeen. Games were played with prizes for the guest of honor and she opened many gifts on a gift table decorated with pink and white streamers. ice cream and cake were served.
The Octo Club met at Mrs. Ben Burdo's home on Tuesday evening. Prizes in contract went to Mrs. Dexter Elden for high score, Mrs. Arthur Ulrich for second high, and Mrs. Ronald Wilson for sow. Mrs. Burdo received a birthday gift and Mrs. Larry Jackson had a baby shower for her one month old daughter Mary Jane. Refreshments concluded the evening.
The Plecta Circle of the Methodist WSCS met at Mrs Edna Gault's home on Wednesday May 15. Mrs Louise Friesner chaired. reports from secretary and treasurer were favorable with quota met. Sixteen members and two guests attended. Joyce Delamarter will study in Europe this summer. The group announced a pot luck dinner at God's Way Camp on June 11 and Albion conference June 24 28. Gift presented to Mrs Friesner for two years as chair. This was the circle’s last meeting pending fall reorganization.
The Friendly Neighbors met at Fullerton on Thursday afternoon with Mrs. Glen presiding. Members heard that Mrs. Helen Erter entered Alma Hospital for an operation and Ezra Cobleigh was ill. they voted to buy two memorial wreaths. Prizes in bridge keno went to Mrs. Fullerton, Mrs. Ramey, and Mrs. Gilson. Next meeting set for June 6 at Mrs. Jack Bouchey Sr.'s home.
The East Vernon Extension Group gathered at Mrs Otis North's home for a question and answer session led by Mrs Wilson Bader. She answered gardening questions using Ten Thousand Garden Questions Answered. Officers were elected for September with Mrs Wilson Samborn leader and others serving as chairman vice chair secretary treasurer and recreation leader. Committees were formed for six all day and three half day meetings. A summer picnic was planned but details remain undecided.
Mrs. Robert Loviska was honored guest at a baby shower Sunday afternoon at the home of Mrs Leona Loviska. Hostesses were Miss Sharon Pattengill and Miss Loig Loviska. About twenty guests attended and enjoyed a short hour of games. Refreshments were served and gifts were opened.
Jane Ann Green celebrated her third birthday Sunday as guest of honor at a dinner hosted by her parents Mr. and Mrs. Jay Green. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. Harley Luke and family, Mr. and Mrs. Jack Green and family, and Mr. and Mrs. J. J. Green.
Miss Nancy Riedesel of Monona Iowa was guest of honor at a miscellaneous shower Friday evening May 17 at Mrs A J Dohertys home. Co-hostesses were Mrs Ed Johnston Mrs Harry Wehrly and Mrs Harold Forsberg A dessert lunch was served at 730 followed by a social hour. Riedesel is to marry David Fleming on June 15.
The Mary Marga Circle of the WSCS met Tuesday afternoon in the Methodist church parlors. Mrs. Es ther Williams presided. Reports from secretary and treasurer closed the conference year. New Circles will be in effect for fall with the general society meeting set for June 11. Mrs. Bergstrom reported on Happiness Gart Be Yours by William Kramer and Mrs. Hammond led devotions themed Mothers. Williams received a gift for two years as chairman. hostesses were Mrs. Bergstrom and Mrs. Ann Greer.
Clarabella Extension Club met May 13 at Mrs. Leo Lansing's home with fourteen members. They planned a June 30 picnic at Clare Tourist Park, the last gathering until fall, and presented gifts to Mrs. Norman Schroeder and Mrs. Duane Seibt before a luncheon.
Mrs Andrew Irving hosted the Womens Fellowship of the Congregational Church Tuesday and led a dessert devotion. The group planned their next gathering for Tuesday June 11 at 3 pm in the parlor with a pot luck lunch and discussed church annex fund raising and membership duties.
The Clare Extension group met May 21 at Mrs. Homer’s home with 10 members present and roll call answered. Mrs. Jack Green led the business meeting where Achievement Day was discussed and plans were laid for the annual Pierce to be held June 24 at the Clare Tourist Park. Elections of officers followed, then a game and a luncheon hosted by Mrs. John Brocker and co host Mrs. Brocker.
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