Bridge Clubs Meet Across Town In Recent Week
Busy week of bridge and luncheon events recaps multiple clubs. Ladies hosted at homes on US 10 north West Seventh Street Pine Street and Coleman area played two table contracts high scorers included Mrs. Lyle Smith Mrs. Ralph Artibee Mrs. Asline and Mrs. James Rassat. Hostesses noted and upcoming meetings listed with dates and hostess names.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thistle Club
Weart Ruby
US 10 North
Gerald Nivison
Lyle Smith
Ralph Artibee
John Asline
West Seventh Street
Jack Hall
Asline
James Rassat
Methodist Young Married People Meet Friday Evening
The Methodist Sunday school young married class met in the church parlors on Friday at 6 30 for a pot luck dinner. Four teen couples attended and socialized after dinner. Donald Holbrook presided. a musicale was announced for Monday evening May 27 to raise funds for roofing. A party is planned and a committee led by Mrs Lyle Smith was formed for arrangements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist Sunday School
Donald Holbrook
Lyle Smith
Jessé Falconer
Jas Rogers
Clarence Lindemulder
Home Economics Girls Attend State Convention in East Lansing
Home Economics club representatives Coloma Leitner Audrey Wild Anna Marie Murphy and Miss Conklin motored to Lansing for the State Convention at East Lansing May 10 and 11. They attended general meetings and a college style show and slept at the Roosevelt Hotel. A formal banquet at six in the Union Building capped the evening. The next morning they joined group meetings and planned to share ideas upon returning to Clare.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coloma Leitner
Audrey Wild
Anna Marie Murphy
Miss Conklin
Lansing
East Lansing
Roosevelt Hotel
Union Building
Clare
Auxiliary Holds Last Meeting of Season
The Methodist Auxiliary met at the home of Mrs. John Hampsey on Wednesday afternoon with Mrs. Edwin Roach and Mrs. Falconer assisting. Plans for rummage and bake sales were announced. a July picnic was slated at Mrs. Volney Davis’s home west of Clare.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clare
Falconer
Frank Hachmuth
Paul Lowrey
Jas. Rogers
Rogers
Womens Christian
Hachmuth
Mathew
James Gillespie
Richard Greenfield
Greenfield
James Stanleys Silver Wedding Anniversary Social
Mr and Mrs James Stanley celebrated their silver wedding anniversary and Mrs James Stanleys birthday with twenty eight relatives and friends at the Eugene Stanley home on east Seventh street Sunday. Out of town guests included Reynold Ambrosier Linden Wm J Stephenson and son Dick and Billie Flint Artie Tooley Ralph Bitzer Lansing Frank Holmes and son Wallace Grand Ledge Rep and Mrs B F Hampton Kathleen Harrison Russell Stanley Eagle Mrs L H Thompson attended but Mr Thompson was unable to come due to ill health.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Stanley
Eugene Stanley
East Seventh Street
Mrs. James Stanley
Stanleys
Reynold Ambrosier
Linden
Wm. J. Stephenson
Dick and
Billie
Flint
Artie Tooley
Ralph Bitzer
Lansing
Frank Holmes
Wallace
Grand Ledge
B. F. Hampton
Kathleen
Harrison
Clare Eastern Star Members at Midland Anniversary Banquet
Last Wednesday four Clare residents attended a banquet at Midland Masonic Hall for the Forty sixth anniversary of Midland Chapter No 121 Eastern Star. Past Matrons and Past Patrons were honored and five Life Memberships were presented to local members. The Clare guests were Mr and Mrs John R Empey and Judge and Mrs Alexander BE Wylie.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clare
Midland Chapter
Order of the Eastern Star
Midland Masonic Hall
Midland
John R. Empey
Alexander BE. Wylie
Teachers Enjoy Theatre Party and Luncheon Monday
Thirty two members of the Teachers club enjoyed a theatre party at the Ideal theatre Monday evening, followed by refreshments in Barnes Cafe. Place cards were arranged to create confusion for the owners to find their seats. Leo Brown presented Miss Floy Sheldon with a prenuptial gift on behalf of the Teachers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Teachers Club
Ideal Theatre
Barnes Cafe
Leo Brown
Floy Sheldon
Kennetha Barnes Fetes Birthday With Friends at Barnes Cafe
Eighteen girls and their teacher Miss Marvel Vanderlip gathered in the private dining room of Barnes Cafe Monday for Kennetha Barnes birthday celebration. A bountiful dinner followed by entertaining games and many pretty gifts for the guest of honor marked the party.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kennetha Barnes
Miss Marvel Vanderlip
Barnes Cafe
Missey
Marsh Reed Newsprint Discovery in Manchukuo
Experts in Manchukuo report a satisfactory method to produce newsprint from abundant marsh reeds. This breakthrough promises a paper supply solution for newspapers and magazines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manchukuo
Annual Epworth League Banquet Leads Summer Camp Plans
The Epworth League held its annual banquet Monday evening in church parlors with yellow and white decorations. Rev. Jay Rogers presided over an informal program and business meeting, noting upcoming Lake Louise camp representation. Summer meetings will be Sundays at 6:30 with Rev. Wesley Oldt speaking on Ideals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Epworth League
Jay. Rogers
Lake Louise
Wesley Oldt
Coleman
Ladies Guild Meets at Derby Home for May Session
Fifty members gathered at Mrs. O. A. Derby’s home Wednesday afternoon for the Ladies Guild meeting. President Mrs. Stuart Bicknell led the business session and a rummage sale report was favorable. The June 5 lunch at the church will close the contest. guests may be invited and committees notified.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies Guild
O. A. Derby
Homer Douglas
Will Holmes
Jas Rassat
Stuart Bicknell
Andrew Irving
Alec Artibee
Roy Harter
Queen Elizabeth
England
John Keschman
Wilhelmenia
Holland
Mona
Rae Johnson
L. H. Thompson
Louie Thayer
Achievement Day at Mt. Pleasant May Fifteenth
Nine members of the North Vernon Extension Group attended achievement day at Mt. Pleasant on May 15. The event featured a fine program and exhibition in the administration building, a business meeting, and a talk by President Anspaugh in the forenoon. Dinner was served in the Keeler Union Cafeteria followed by a short program from group members. Clare attendees included Mrs. Stewart Beatty and several others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Vernon
Mt. Pleasant
C. 8S. T. GC
Anspaugh
New Keeler
Clare Couple Wed in Ring Ceremony at Gilmore Church
Miss Virginia Wachowski and Arthur Percy Denton of Clare were quietly married in a ring ceremony at the Gilmore Church of Christ parsonage. Minister J. S. Penick officiated with the couple’s witnesses Mr and Mrs Louis Denton present. Friends wish them happiness on their life together.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Virginia Wachowski
Arthur Percy Denton
Clare
Gilmore Church of Christ Parsonage
J. S. Penick
Louis Denton
Spring in the Northland and the Resurrection of Life
A subscriber praises Spring in Michigan, celebrating emerald fields, flower garlands, birds returning from the Southland, and their nests. The writer links the season to the Creator and the beauty of Michigan, urging appreciation of this most beautiful season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Northland
Southland
Michigan
New Washington Building Uses Extensive Natural Light
A forthcoming Social Security board office in Washington will feature ample natural light and fresh air for workers. The Gothic styled structure will need 15 carloads of window and plate glass to glaze its broad window areas.
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Washington
Social Security Board
Legion Meeting Set For Memorial Day Planning
Walter H. Lar man Post No 128 will hold its second regular meeting Monday to discuss Memorial Day events next Thursday and final notices. Reports from the District meeting in Stand ish last night will be given. The National Child Welfare Luncheon in Grand Rapids is Wednesday May 29 with tickets at 1.00 dollars on sale at the Civic auditorium booth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Child Welfare
American Legion
American Legion Auxiliary
National Conference of Social Work
Grand Rapids
Pantlind Ballroom
Civic Auditorium
Legion and Auxiliary
Annual Legion Convention in Bay City August Dates
Bulletin details for the 22nd Annual American Legion Convention in Bay City Michigan set for August 18 19 20. Highlights include the Forty and Eight parade national commander speech drum and bugle corps contests mammoth ox barbecue and the annual banquet and military ball with housing and registration guidance for attendees from Clare and beyond.
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Legion
The
American Legion
Department of Michigan
Ideal Post
Housing Committee
Bay City American Legion Convention Corporation
Bay City
Clare
Raymond J. Kelly
Bay City State Park
Rebekah Meeting Plans Benefit Events for Ill Sister
Mrs. Henrietta Smith presided at the Rebekah gathering Tuesday evening. Plans were made for a penny supper card party and dance for ill Sister Louise Osborn. Nominations were set for two-year Rebekah Assembly representative and district deputy posts. Elections are scheduled for the first Tuesday in June. The Mystery box was won by Mrs. Howard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henrietta Smith
Noble Grand
Rebekah
Louise Osborn
Minnie Wilkie
Etta Howard
Elizabeth McIntosh
Dorothy Presley
Howard
I O O F Life Memberships in Evart Lodge Event
Sixteen Clare I O F members attended a Monday evening event in Evart to present certificates to ten Evart lodge members. Grand Secretary Fred A Rogers presided with Grand Marshall Bradford and Grand Treasurer Capen. The ceremony included a demonstration of the old lodge opening. Mvart high school orchestra and Girls Glee Club performed pieces and about one hundred attendees enjoyed refreshments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clare I. O. O. F
Hvart
Evart Lodge
Fred A. Rogers
Marshall Bradford
Capen
Mvart
Salvage: Five Per Cent Of Losses From Empress of Ireland
Salvage details from the Empress of Ireland sinking report that heirs claimed large deposits in the purser’s safe. Collier’s notes insurers paid to salvage the safe contents but the recovered sum was only a fraction of the claimed losses.
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St. Lawrence River
Collier’s
Bethlehem's New Mayor Oversees Fifth Police Station
At the city limit sign warning drivers to Drive Slowly the town posts notice. Maidens once carrying pottery to the well now arrive with an old gasoline cart to fetch water.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bethlehem
Judea
Also Mentioned on This Page
Weidman
Miles Drallette
Krank Murdoch
C. D. Peet
Lester LeFavour
Harold Forsberg
W. A. Maynard
Kuno Hammerberg
A. J. Doherty
William Kirkpatrick
Gene Wylie
Wim. Kirkpatrick
Wylie
Wm. Becker
Theo. Wallington
Straight Eight
McCo&y’s
Arthur Ulrich
Roy Wilson
Lewis Dawson
Ruth Ulrich
Chas. Calihan
Harold Loomis
Tim Frey
Martin Loomis
BE. C. Shaw
Birmingham
Mary Williston
Jean Anderson
Pine Street
Kenneth Barnes
Harold Jones
Edward Hardy
Frances Anderson
Methodist Ladies Aid
Eveline Gerow
Rose Aberhart
Gerow
Society
van Sicklen
East 4Th St
Theodore Bowler
L. D. Wagoner
Methodist
Home Ee
Marilyn Masten
Jeannie Reynolds
Sally Gillespie
Sally
Bobby Luoma
East Sixth Street
Gail Joslin
North McHwan St
Gail
Harold Irwin
Harold
Clare Odd Fellows and
Rebekahs
Clare I, D. O. B
District Association
Jesse Lee
Brinton
William Karnisky
Edgar Robberts
Rebekah-Oddfellow
Irwins Landing
Stevenson Lake
Doherty Farm
Russell Wilson
Floyd Seeley
Mr Pleasant
Harry Coomer
Shepherd
Hach I O
C. Fledge
V. F. W. Poppy
James Stanleys
Clare Eastern Star
Epworth — League
Derby
Legion News
Roy E. Cimmerer
Clare, Midh
Magnesia
U.S.P
Fletchers Castoria
Maneé
Swift
Manee
East 4Th Street
W. C. Mumford
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