Medal Winner William Branstrom Receives Army Commendation Medal
Private first class William Branstrom of Clare received the Army Commendation Medal for meritorious service in Vietnam during the early months of 1970. He is the son of Mr and Mrs Peter Branstrom of 1304 Park Street and graduated from Clare High School in 1967. He serves with Company D 1st Battalion 35th Infantry 4th Infantry Division.
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William Branstrom
Peter Branstrom
Park St
Clare
Republic of Vietnam
Branstrom
Clare High School
1St Battallion
35Th Infantry
4Th Infantry Division
Luncheon Honors Miss Reiberg Bride‑to‑Be in June
Mrs. Robert Pinaire hosted a luncheon Tuesday honoring Miss Pam Reiberg who will wed Rodney Giffels of Whitehead Ohio on June 13. Andersonville Pepper Party held Friday with eight tables. high scores to Mrs. Vern Gilson and Junior Yost, second to Mrs. Carl Cotton and Glen Fuller ton, traveler Mrs. Clare Jones. Next party June 5. 8 o clock 8 club met at Mrs. Lola Blystone’s home for two tables of contract. first prize to Mrs. Ernest Bryant, second to Mrs. Willard Bell, third to guest Mrs. Robert Ackerman.
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Robert Pinaire
Pam Reiberg
Rodney Giffels
Whitehead
Ohio
Andersonville
Vern Gilson
Junior Yost
Carl Cotton
Glen Fullerton
Clare Jones
George Renner
Lola Blystone
Ernest Bryant
Willard Bell
Robert Ackerman
Birthday Club and Hanky Club Host Pepper Games
The Elite Birthday Club met at Mrs. Leila Bolen’s home for three tables of pepper with high score to Mrs. Jennie Cobe reigh and second to Mrs. Mary Morrison. The Hanky Club, hosted by Mrs. Bessie French, logged two pepper tables with high score to Mrs. Jennie Cobleigh and second to Mrs. Pink Martin. traveler Mrs. Alice Stough noted. Mrs. Elsie Wild celebrated May 6 with three celebrations, visiting relatives in Flint and Rosebush, then belated greetings at home for May 17 with Mr. and Mrs. Fred Wilds and family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leila Bolen
Jennie Cobereigh
Mary Morrison
Pink Martin
Agnes Rube
Bessie French
Jennie Cobleigh
Ruth Parent
Alice Stough
Elsie Wild
Milton Wild
Flint
Dale Graham
Rosebush
Fred Wilds
Delta Psi Chapter Installed by Beta Sigma Phi
Beta Sigma Phi Delta Psi Chapter installed new officers led by Beth Brown as president and Peggy Nevill as vice president. Outgoing president Karla Lehr assisted. officers also include Shirley Squier Vernette Whiteman Karla Lehr and Betty Green. Progres sive dinner followed with plans for June 1 executive board meeting and a fall schedule plus a summer theatre party. no meetings until September.
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Delta Psi
Beta Sigma Phi Sorority
Betty Green
Karla Lehr
Beth Brown
Peggy Nevill
Shirley Squier
Vernette Whiteman
Arlene Poet
Myra Comer
Engagement Announced for Diane Marie Gies and Frank Ball
Mr. and Mrs. Marvin Gies of Clare announce the engagement of their daughter Diane Marie to Frank Ball son of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Ball of Detroit. The bride elect attended Ferris State College where her fiancé recently graduated. Wedding plans are indefinite. The XI Gamma Chapter met at the Doherty Hotel for dinner to complete their year’s work and then at Schaeffer’s restaurant for installation of officers. A short business meeting was held by new president Mrs. Betty Gershon to plan the coming year. Mrs. Barbara Krell led the program with a guest speaker on antique glass. The next chapter meeting will be September 1.
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Marvin Gies
Clare
Diane Marie
Frank Ball
Detroit
Ferris State College
XI Gamma
Doherty Hotel
Schaeffer
Bet
Ty Gershon
Barbara Krell
Day Camp For Scouts Planned By Mitten Bay Council
The Mitten Bay Girl Scout Council announces Oak Hills Day Camp at Harrison directed by Mrs. Merton Peacock Pinconning with sessions June 15 to 19 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Girls from other troops and towns may attend. last year 200 area girls joined. Transportation by bus arranged. registrations accepted by Mrs. Ronald Buzzell at 991 South Groat Road. Training camps for staff were held May 12. program includes nature study hikes outdoor cooking conservation crafts and swimming. Local Brownies Juniors Cadettes Seniors encouraged to participate with various camping roles. For more information contact Mrs. Charles Clark at 386-9600.
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Mitten Bay
Merton Peacock
Pinconning
Oak Hills
Harrison
Oak Hillis
Ronald Buzzell
South Groat Road
Charles Clark
Local Clare Sentinel Subscriptions Offered
Clare Sentinel promotes a year long subscription for four dollars and fifty cents and provides a contact phone number 386-9937 for readers to call.
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Clare Sentinel
Initiate New Members In Clare Chapter Blue Star Mothers
The Clare Chapter Blue Star Mothers held a May 18 meeting at Mrs. Ina Hammond's home. Juanita McJames was initiated as a new member. A Memorial Day procedure report and a description of a new memorial were given. The group will join the parade. The next meeting is June 15 at Mrs. Virginia Dougherty's home.
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Blue Star Mothers of the
Clare Chapter
Ina Hammond
Juanita McJames
Virginia Dougherty
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Total Performance Company
Leonard
U.S
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Isabella County
Beta Sigma Phi
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Clare Hardware
Samsonite
Mens & Ladies Watches
Leta
Judy
Us-10 & N
Loomis RD
Loomis Exit
Caravelle
Princess
Sisi
Everts Jewelers
MT. Pleasant
Ruse’ Record Shop
Russ
Riverside Hst
Bob Witbeck
Mgr
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