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Newspaper

Clare Sentinel

Location

Clare, Michigan, United States of America

Date

May 24, 1956

Page

10

iSCS Installs Officers In Candlelight Ceremony

The WSCS of the Rosebush Bissy Church met Wednesday evening with Mrs. Forrest Johnston presiding in the president’s absence. New officers for the year were installed in a candlelight ceremony by Rev. Ronald Knapp led by Mrs. Forrest Johnston as president and Mrs. Carlaird as vice president with several officers named for specific roles. A smorgasbord supper was planned for May 26 at the Methodist Church dining room and tickets will be sold at the door.

WSCS Rosebush Bissy Forrest Johnston Mesa Albert Moyes Roneald Knapp Johnston F Carl Iaird Ernest ‘Hoste Floydhompson Warren Decker Baird Ray Martin

Students Present Recital at Rosebush Presbyterian Church

A group of young musicians gave a recital at Rosebush Presbyterian Church in Rosebush on May 20 at 3 p.m. They studied under Mrs. Hugh Watson and performed hymns and popular tunes in vocal and instrumental solos and duets for an audience of parents and friends.

Rosebush Presbyterian Church Rosebush Hugh Watson Ardith Hoover Barbara Watson Lavern Hoover Floyd Prout Mary Moravy Priscilla Ervin Janet Denslow Bill Bess JoAnn Ervin Bonnie Denslow Bob Howdyshell Sylvia Neff Jean Watson Karla Cooper Betty Marks Margie Swindlehurst Linda Howdyshell

Young Adult Group Plans Park Picnic and Pot Luck

The Rosebush Methodist and Center churches Young Adult Group met at the Duval First home with Russell Johnston leading in the president’s absence. They voted to hold a picnic on Sunday June 15 at Rosebush Park with a pot luck dinner to follow.

Rosebush Methodist and Center Duval Russell Johnston Nedrs Ronald Knapp Knapp Rosebush Park

Mrs Blodgett Honored At Rosebush Farewell Party

Geraldine Blodgett a Rosebush school second grade teacher was surprised Friday as students hosted a farewell party with ice cream kool aid and cupcakes. She received a gift and grateful wishes for her years of kindness and help at the school.

Geraldine Blodgett Rosebush School

Graham Circle Ends Year's Work

The Susan Graham Fellowship met at Rose Bush Presbyterian Church with hosts Mr and Mrs Ivor Stork. Devotions were given by Mr and Mrs Donald Swindlehurst and a film Wildlife was shown by Rev John Osborn. Meetings end for fall refreshments were served.

Susan Graham Rosebush Presbyterian Church Ivor Stork Donald Swindlehurst John Osborn

Mt Vernon Grange notes from Sunday and travel

Mt Vernon Grange reports a trip by Polly and Ruth Parent with Connie and Blanche Walker to Grayling for the 10th District American Legion meeting. Members share visits across Fenton, Harrison, Midland, Gaylord, Petoskey, Lansing, Bay City, Saginaw, Vestaburg, Holland, and Lake George. The group enjoyed Irish views, a Grange meeting, a pot luck supper with May birthdays, and news of Josie Smith’s hospital stay while Jennings Archambault returns with a suntan.

Polly Ruth Parent Connie Blanche Walker Grayling 10Th’ District American Legion W. D. Holmes Elmo Shoup Fenton Glnn Foster Russell Wilson Peter Oman Elizabeth Ben, Carpenter Harrison Mary Brooks Roy Thayer Harold Brooks Dora Hess Leo Cosper Lansing Elsie Wild Robert Archambault Sr John Archambault Cadillac William Gilson Dyip Tox Midland Gordon MclIntosh Ralph Brown Sag Gaylord Petoskey Ray Archbold Saginaw Ophia Marsh Bay City John Stough Jennings Archambault Joyce Pharr McAllen Texas Holland

Walton Farm Bureau Meets on Profitable Future for Small Farms

Harvey Lowery led a Walton Farm Bureau meeting at Center Church discussing Have the Small Farms a Profitable Future. Eleven families attended. William Heyer spoke on Farm Bureau Insurance and policy developments. Refreshments were provided by Mrs. Earl Grace, Mrs. Derry Dunn, and Mrs. Oliver House. Twenty seven safety patrolmen from Rosebush School were treated to ice cream and cookies by the PTA in appreciation of their faithful service this year.

Harvey Lowery Walton Farm Bureau Center Church William Heyer Earl Grace Derry’ Dunn Oliver House Rosebush Parent Teachers Association

Mrs Burke Hosts KTS Club Meeting at Coleman

Mrs Vernelle Burke entertained the KTS Club at her Coleman home on Friday evening. Pepper provided the entertainment and prizes were won by Mrs William Zinser Mrs Harold Flaherty and Mrs Howard Jones. The June meeting will be at Mrs Zinser's home.

KTS Vernelle Burke Coleman Pepper William Zinser Harold Flaharty Howard Jones

Local Visit and Social Notes From Clare Area

Col onville residents Mr and Mrs Wallie Rutter from Saginaw were Sunday dinner guests of Mr and Mrs Lewis Rutter and Mrs Ella Rutter. Community members attended Clare Lutheran church services as Johnnie and Judy Marotzke were confirmed. Grace Hamstra visits home from nursing school in Hinsdale Illinois.

Joe Cleavinger Midland Francis Yeager Adrian Jonah Ervin Erma Cameron Donald Myers and Son Laura Grace Sonig Pleasant Joe Hridlovich Amble Wilmer Lutz Jeffrey Mr. Pleasant Mr. Bollinger Gregory Ernest Hoste Albert Moyes Floyd Thompson Ws.c.s Methodist Church Clare Lester McLaughlin St. Ignace Anna Spickerman Wallie Rutter Saginaw Lewis Rutter Ella Rutter Ernest Town Darrell Lynn Beulah Bodkins Clare Lutheran Church Johnnie Judy Marotzke Grace Hamstra Hinsdale Ilinois Melvin Willet Flint Daleavis Sanford Mott Dover Burnice -McKillip Elk Lake Ruby Thompson Elsie Vandewarker Kenneth Martz Detroit Pearl Clute Harrison

Wells Fargo and Krakatoa in a Curious Almanac Entry

Franklin J Meine editor notes the Wells Fargo Express history from 1052 and the 1858 overland stages, then shifts to Krakatoa eruption of 1883 with its vast energy, long reach, and 36 000 dead, contrasting civil commerce with natural catastrophe.

Wells « and Fargo Expréss Henry, Wells William ‘G. Fargo California San

IRS Urges Region Taxpayers to Wait for Refunds After July 31

Regional Commissioner D. L. Olsen warns taxpayers in Illinois Michigan and Wisconsin to refrain from checking refund status until after July 31. Thousands of refunds are being processed daily with about 450000 issued already. He notes about eighty million returns filed January 1 to April 15 and urges correct signatures W-2 copies legible and accurate figures to speed processing and reduce delays.

Internal Revenue Service D. L. Olsen Olsen Ilinois Michigan Wisconsin

Ford Customline Victoria Debuts as Low-Cost Betted Sedan

Ford promotes the 1956 Customline Victoria as a sister ship to the Fairlane Victoria with Thunderbird V-8 power, Roll-down quarter windows and Lifeguard safety features. The ad touts its low price, distinctive molding, and hardtop styling as a reason to arrange a test drive.

Ford Daytona Beach America

Mayors Exchange Sparks Ideas Across Michigan Communities

Mayors and village presidents report dozens of ideas shared during the Mayors Exchange visits. Kalkaska may gain a new fire alarm system inspired by a Hudsonville discussion. Berrien Springs eyes a waterfront recreation center modeled after Grosse Pointe Farms. The program aims to foster local government cooperation during Michigan Week on May 21 with nearly 600 towns paired in the annual swap.

Kalkaska Russell French Hudsonville Berrien Springs Grosse Pointe Farmsa R. H. ‘Weine Michigan Donald O’keefe East Grand Rapids Mayors Exchange O'Keefe Lansing Upper Peninsula Lower Peninsula

Region to Expedite Refunds and Amended Tax Claims

Olsen announced that taxpayers in the region can expect expedited issuance of refund checks and faster processing of amended returns and claims, with promises of swift handling and responsive service.

Olsen

Also Mentioned on This Page

Iscs Decker Albert ‘Moyes Preston Johnson John Lowery Harold Anderson Ralph Miller Ray ‘Martin Mrs. Blodgett Graham Circle Roscoe Philo Carson City Albert Campbell Ivan Graham George Schleder Ithaca Teddy Campbell Graham Lois Graham Dale Graham James Cline Alma William Schaeffer Carl Wutts Floy Thompson Andrew Willey Pearl Thren Bertha Prout Lansirng Ida Johnson Dan Morrison Ed Cameron Darwin Johnson Dow Midland High School MT. Vernon Grange Clare Hdwe Mrs. Burke KTS Club Colonville Mt. Pleasant Franklin, J. Meine The Encyelopedia Krakatoa Java Sumatra Sunda Strait Bruin Vienna Austria Rea Houghton Wolverine Michigan Trucking Association Fost Shelby Hotel Iite McDonald McEwan St. Os
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