Rockey King Engagement Set for August Wedding
Anna Lou Rockey daughter of Mr and Mrs Randolph Rockey of Clare Ohio to Charles William King of East Sparta Ohio announce engagement Miss Rockey directs Weekday Religious Education in New Philadelphia and is a Findlay College graduate with Oberlin work King son of Mr and Mrs Earl R King of Waynesburg Pennsylvania is Johnson Bible College graduate and holds an Ed M from Pittsburgh and serves as pastor at Howenstine Christian Church Plans call for August wedding
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Randolph Rockey
R-1
Clare
Anna Lou
Charles
William King
East Sparta
Ohio
Miss Rockey
New Philadelphia
Philadelphia
Findlay College
Oberlin Graduate School
King
Earl RB
Waynesburg
Pennsylvania
Johnson Bible College
University of Pittsburgh
University
Howenstine Christian Church
Zenobia Chapter Initiates Two Candidates
Zenobia Chapter of CBS held a special meeting Thursday evening to initiate Josephine Collins and Dorothy Thompson. The event featured pledges, solos by Belle-Mair and Sally Gillespie, and the presentation of white testimonents. Proficiency certificates went to Ann Busche and Elizabeth Gilson with officers named for substitutes and refreshments arranged for the dining room. Reservations for the CGM Association meeting June 3 at Harrison are due by May 26 with dinner at 6 and session at 7:30. Cards for Emma Hunting at the Masonic Home in Alma are requested for June 4 birthday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Zenobia Chapter
CBS
Josephine Collins
Dorothy Thompson
Faye Stephenson
Frank Poet
Genevieve Born
CGM
Belle-Mair
Sally Gillespie
CGM Association
Harrison
Emma Hunting
Alma
Ann Busche
Elizabeth Gilson
Alma Seiter
Lillian Barber
Mary Cotton
Ina Hammond
Sue Holmes
Marian Presley
Lorraine Eberhart
Hazel Oden
Nina Rosendahl
Ann Olson
Susannah Wesley Circle installs new church officers
Mes Caan the Susannah Wesley Circle met Monday evening in the Methodist church parlors for its final meeting of the year. Mrs Leah Garchow chaired the devotional and installation of officers Mrs Fannie Yeoman chairwoman Mrs Jennie VanHorn vice chairman Mrs Mary Hansen secretary Mrs Reva Maxwell treasurer Miss Olive Evans spiritual life secretary with program chairs Mrs Wilma Sharlow and Mrs Eldine Cole. At the prior meeting the group voted to donate to the June 6 rummage sale by the Esther Circle and to purchase five hymnals from the sunshine fund. The general society picnic was set for June 10 at the home of Mrs Alma Seiter. Mrs igmann praised Mrs Garchow for the ceremony and thanked her for two years as chairman. Dora Nevins showed color slides of church activities and scenery. Refreshments were served by Mrs Ruby Jackson Mrs Mary Hansen and Mrs Verona White.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Susannah Wesley
Wilma Sharlow
Eldine Cole
Mary Seiter
Sunshine
Esther Circle
Sunshine Fund
General Society
Alma Seiter
Igmann
Garchon
Dora Nevins
Ruby Jackson
Mary Hansen
Verona White
Jay Bellinger Honored By Local Letter Carriers
Jay Bellinger received a retirement tribute from the Clare Gladwin Rural Letter Carriers and families. He retired February 28 after forty one and a half years of service. A purse of money and signed guest book welcomed his retirement as guests from Harrison Farwell Lake Beaverton and Clare attended. Mrs Bellinger and several helpers served a potluck lunch before the gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clare Gladwin
Jay Bellinger
Jay
Florida
Harrison
Farwell
Lake
Beaverton
Clare
Canton Auxiliary Meets In Clare
The Chemical Center Canton Auxiliary met at the Clare IOOF Hall Thursday evening. President Mrs Ann Middleton of Midland led the session and delegate Mrs Mildred Bowers of Coleman reported on the recent Department session at Ground Rapids. Clare members served refreshments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chemical Center
Canton
Clare Ioof
Ann Middleton
Midland
Department
Ground Rapids
Mildred Bowers
Coleman
Clare
Fannie Yeoman
Mary Mussell
Memorial Services For Departed Sons
The Clare Chapter of American Gold Star Mothers held its annual Memorial service with fourteen members and three guests from Higgins Lake and Lake George. The candle cross ceremony honored sons who gave their lives for their country. Chaplain led prayers as the Lord's Prayer was sung and guest musician Mrs. Fern Wright performed. Mrs. Ina Hammond announced a Flint convention update. National Convention in Denver on June 15 was noted. Donations were approved for VAVS Hospitals, and refreshments served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clare
American Gold Star Mothers Inc
Higgins Lake
Lake George
Charlotte Kapplinger
Fern
Wright
Ina Hammond
Str Rn
Flint
Denver
Colorado
VAVS
Hazel’ Peters
Jennie Bowler
Europe
Kapplinger
Social briefs of clubs and gatherings in town
The May 21 social gathering of the Meet-A-While club included five members with a lunch and games. Numerous local clubs hosted events this week including the Hight O'clock Hight Club, Hanky Club, Canasta Club, and Friendly Pepper Club with prizes, refreshments, and socializing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edith Herrmann
Hazel Lennox
Mrs. Strief
Maude Bartley
Ice Strief
Circle of Methodist Women meet in church parlors
The Methodist Women’s Society of Christian Service met last Wednesday afternoon with Mrs. Erma Gephart chairing. Debates covered devotions by Mrs. Mabel Mulder, a poem by Mrs. Nettle Holbrook, summer activities including a rummage sale, and changes to meeting dates. The group approved a June 10 potluck and discussed resigning the chair and monthly ways and means.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Circle of the
Methodist Woman's Society of Christian Service
Ednesday
Erma Gephart
Nettle Holbrook
Gephart
Alma Seiter
Esther
Ellen Downs
Social Briefs Highlight Family Trip and Club Gathering
Donald Hughes earns the privilege to accompany his grandmother Mrs. Okla Baughman of Shepherd on a ten day Boston trip and New England tour after a Detroit transfer on Wednesday. The Family Bridge Club met with Mrs. Gwen Peterson with two tables. high score went to Mrs. Wallace Johnson, second to Mrs. Cal Foss, and a guest was Mrs. Ernie Bryant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willard Koch
Ernest Bryant
Willard Bell
Dick Wilson
Percyansing
Lewis Dawson
Lansing
Herbert Breen
Dale Miller
Earl Baumgarth
John R. Bridge Club
Allan McKee
Dexter Elden
Paul Schroeder
Jack Hall
Estella Artibee
J. Oj. Green
Esther Wise
Donald Hughes
Okla Baughman
Shepherd
Boston
Massachusetts
New England
Detroit
Donald
Harold Hughes
Family Bridge Club
Gwen Peterson
Charles Jackson
Wallace Johnson
Cal Foss
Ernie Bryant
Clare Ladies Attend Conference At Muskegon
Clare women joined the Michigan Conference Woman's Society of Christian Service meeting at Muskegon on May 22 in the Methodist Church. Delegates included Mrs. Leah Gordon and Mrs. Dora Nevis with Big Rapids District earning the membership banner. Key talks covered brotherhood and missionary work in India, highlighted by E P Donald’s address and Isaballa sponsorship details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michigan Conference
Woman's Society of Christian Service
Methodist
Muskegon
Clare
Spiritual Life
Dora Nevis
Mabel Mulder
Iva Fisher
Leah Gardon
Big Rapids
Arthur Sandberg
Muskegon Church
Carl Gladstone
Cecil Robbins
Conference
Earl Douglas
North Central Jurisdiction Promotion
Henry Kidder
Cadillac
Doris Ann Garrett
Quincy
Asbury College
FL. Te. Bull
E. P. Donald
India
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Hospital School of Nursing
North Intermediate Auditorium
Carla
Donald Jones
Ferris Institute
Jack, Mair
Clarence Ramey
Pepper
John Stough
John Morden
Omer Parent
William Gilson
Glen Fullerton
Richard Nivison
Noona
Ricky
Eugenia Frey
Bonnie
Kay Dixon
Karren Schleicker
Anna Marie Scott
Linda Warner
Eugenia
Canasta Club
Charles Melnek
William,Cobb
Lavern Wood
Richard Ulrich
Fred Busche
High Score
Wayne Patterson
Friendly Pepper Club
Ford Seibt
Lewis
Dawson
Wilson Bader
Congregational Women's Fellowship
Elms
Jane Kranik
Helen LaGoe
John, Stough
Ervin Zinser
Frank Murdoch
Hattie Potter
Jimmy Irwin
James Yeoman
Macaroni
KRAFT
Mele
Central ‘Michigan College
Ae ‘Pleasant
Hiram Grimason
Mary Charmaine
Rockne K. Spencer
Clyde Spencer
Almont
Lopez
Ronson
Hien
Anson
Reed
Clare Hardware
B. J. Burdo
Clare, Mich
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Eastman Brownie
Roy E. Cimmerer
Brug Store
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