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Newspaper
Clare Sentinel
Location
Clare, Michigan, United States of America
Date
May 23, 1957
Page
16
The Farwell Girl Scouts held a regular meeting with 22 girls and leaders Virginia Irwin Christine Stinchcombe and Judy Graham. They did badge work and dancing lessons and discussed a skating party and a hike planned for Saturday May 25 if weather allows.
Mrs Wayne Riley hosted a party for Debra Ann on Thursday May 16 from 1 30 to 4 00 p m with fourteen young guests. They hunted for candy outside and played with toys then had ice cream and cake. Debra received gifts and announced a busy rest of the day ahead.
Community excerpts note birthday celebrations and family gatherings. Grover Updyke Jr hosted a picnic at the Y for Duanne’s ninth birthday with the Jay King family and Florence Phillips’ group. Numerous Sunday visits, church activities, and open houses are listed among Flint and Midland area families.
Rebekah Lodge met May 15 with Noble Grand Ruth Green presiding and 22 members plus one visitor present. Roll call answered by 11 Noble Grands. Martha Sandall of Alma welcomed. Viola Warner nominated as two year representative and Hattie Butterfield as alternate to the Grand Rapids Assembly. Mina DeForest nominated as Lodge Deputy. Two boys to attend Odd Fellow Rebekah Camp at Big Star Lake. Ethel Thrush won the mystery prize.
The Farwell Chapter of FHA installed new officers for 1957 and 1958 at Farwell High School Gym. Officers include President Beth McNerney, Vice President Ruth Ann Nelson, Secretary Nola VanBuskirk, Treasurer LaVale Mielke, Historian Eileen Brow, Reporter Nancy Schaar, Song Leader Fern Wilson, and Pianist Caralee Elliott plus Judge LuElla Farrow and Chapter Mothers Mrs. Jones and Mrs. Kress. A camping trip to Higgins Lake is planned for June 4–6 with about thirty attendees.
The Eagle community celebrates eight graders Rochelle Leeth Norma Jean Reger Ted Reger Don David and Laurence Carncross with Laurence named county valedictorian. A large end of school picnic followed amid extensive family visits and hospital updates.
Although farm knowledge advances are driving larger operations and fewerholds, the family farm persists as the dominant farm type in the country, shaping rural economies and agricultural practices.
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