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Newspaper
Clare Sentinel
Location
Clare, Michigan, United States of America
Date
May 29, 1953
Page
2
A Congregational meeting at the Rosébund Presbyterian Church Monday evening resulted in Rev John K Osborne being called to serve as pastor of the First Presbyterian Church. Rev Van D Hart of Ithaca acted as moderator of the meeting.
My and Mrs. Albert Campbell and Ivan Graham were guests of honor at a dinner honoring their birthdays at the home of Mr. and Mrs. George Schieder in Ithaca. Other guests included Mrs. Floyd Graham, Mrs. Ivan Graham, Mr. and Mrs. Dale Grandham and their children, and Teddy Campbell.
Rosebud brief notes list visits by Alma residents Mr and Mrs Ed Frier to Rev and Mrs RO Thomson and by Mr and Mrs Harvey Lowery to DeWitt. Flint couple Mr and Mrs Fred Angell Jr spent time with Fred Angell Sr and wife. Others include Rev R C Thorson, Mrs Fred Matteson, Jed Reynolds in Reed City, Patithodes with son Michael in St Ignace, and Danny McConnell with Maurice McConnell in Martin.
Five Mt Pleasant High School seniors Norene Dunn Or ylene Fliat Bonnie Mathews Marilyn Thompson and David Moore joined a trip to Washington D C. The group left on Friday and returned Monday night with Mrs Orrin First leading the flag escort duties.
The community mourns Thomas J. Hamilton retired Rosebush farmer who died suddenly Saturday at his home. A requiem high Mass was held at St. Henry's Church Rosebush Wednesday morning at ten o'clock with burial in the church cemetery.
Mrs Philomene Mart and Carol Ann, Janet, and Colleen visited Mrs John Jacobs Monday afternoon. Mr and Mrs John Fabian Sr and son John are spending the week visiting the Johns in South Bend Indiana. Mr and Mrs Maurice Winslow of Standish visited Mrs Winslow’s sister and family, Mr and Mrs Russell Johnston, Sunday. Mr and Mrs Derry Dunn and children were Sunday dinner guests of the Denslow family in Weidman. Julian Mosher is seriously ill in Gentral Community Hospital Mt Pleasant.
Mrs. John Crawford and Mrs. Elizabeth Dunn host and visit others as Mya Ruth McHennn spends two weeks with friends and relatives in grand? Saginaw. Sunday dinners include Mr. Carl Downs and Mr. Fra Thompson of Midland and Wioya Thompson family. Various callers and guests are listed in Mt Pleasant and Weidman areas.
Mrs Stella Fraser visited friends in Kalkaska while Clarencée Dea of South Haven stayed with Nellie Cohde. Don Grinnell of Mason spent the creekend with Frank and Doris Wright. Budd of Greenswood called on Archie Fraser. Stanley Hamilton visited Reed City and Walter Hamilton. Jannes Dyer and family from Jackson visited Archie Fraser. Club 62 welcomed new owners Mr and Mrs Robert Johnson and Ward Johnson.
West Grant notes Mr and Mrs Henry Gruno and daughter Darlene with Myr and Mrs William Gruno and son Jack visited their niece and husband Mr and Mrs Sxdowelet in Oil City.
Sunday visits and family gatherings fill the page with names and places. Mr and Mrs Al Eggleston Mr and Mrs Seeley Johnson accompanied by others spent a Pleasant Sunday at Mt Pleasant. Several hospital and graduation mentions among Lansing residents include Mrs Robert Stottlemyer in McLaren hospital and Estella Harber’s Farwell High School graduation.
Mrs Bertard Allen returns from Community Hospital Mb Pleasant. Numerous visits and gatherings follow including Eunice Carter in Maneslong and Harley Coats family house events. Graduation notices honor local seniors and state school events with plans announced for Monday pickup of news.
Pleasant Valley notes weekend gatherings with Art Kissler and family from Lansing visiting the Spink home. Nearby, Walter and Daniny joined Otto Kleiner household for Sunday dinner along with the Bates family at Ell Lake. Mayme Runyan welcomed callers Donald Tryon from Pontiac and the Bay families, while George Hemstreet and guests visited the Gerald Hemstreet residence.
Mr and Mrs Clarence Vinton attended Barryton graduation where Ruby Vinton was among the graduates. They hosted Nellie Phelps and several relatives from Oil City Detroit Clare Brinton and Brinton along with Sammy Phelps showing moving pictures from Korea and Japan.
Mr. and Mrs. John Hoskey visited relatives in Mint Sunday. Grandparents Tony Hoskey returned home with them after two weeks. Several neighbors and relatives from the area attended gatherings and baccalaureate services in Mt. Pleasant and Harrison. Tom Brockway graduates with an A B degree on June 6, and others from the community are noted for upcoming graduations and events.
Fragmentary note warns that widespread fires destroy wood used by the military, highlighting shortages and impact on wartime logistics.
Jesse Richter returned from across the Straits then spent the weekend at home before leaving Monday for near Kalamazoo to visit Clarence Vinton who was home from Flint. Mrs. Lloyd Hunt and children dined with Mrs. Clarence Vinton and family Thursday. My and Mrs. Harry Brown attended graduation exercises at Barryton Friday evening. Mr. and Mrs. Ray Clark visited Mr. and Mrs. Harry Brown. Tuesday and Sunday visitors included Charles their son, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Sisco of Brinton and Mr. and Mrs. Ed Beal of Lake. Mintie McKinsey of Bright Point called Saturday. Mrs. Sarah Hunt did paneling for Mrs. Percy Platt. Bill Pitts was home over the weekend. Mrs. Incy Vinton went home with Mrs. Nellie Phelps Saturday for a week’s visit with her daughter and friends at Oil City. Mr. and Mrs. Art Vincent of Flint were Sunday dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. James Sweet and son. Millie Birtles of Belding was a supper guest Sunday evening. Art Sherman visited Mr. Sweet Sunday afternoon. We are glad Walter Sherman is feeling a bit better. Miss Ruby Vinton went to Flint with her father Monday and expects to seek work there.
Mr and Mrs John Gaskill and daughter Vicki and Mr and Mrs Wilfred Landers visited the former's parents in Muskegon on Sunday. Frank Davis and daughter Edith were business callers at Reed City and Cadillac. The wind storm damaged a silo at the George Loughlim farm and tore the barn door at Bert Lands. William Cutler of Flint visited his parents and fished Cranberry and Clam River. Roy Sutton spent the weekend with family while working at Davison. The Wyman family moved their house from Roscommon to his father’s farm in Winterfield. Gaskill bought a new McCormick spreader from Tom DeBos at Vogel Center. Peter James Cool planted corn for Frank Davis. Frances Davis visited her aunt Mrs Sam Gaskill. Dr Wille examined Mrs Nealie Cook and found her much improved.
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