Farwell News On November Third Installations Featured
Alice L Seeley chapter installed Stella Koeplinger as Worthy Matron and Frank Coker as Worthy Patron. Other officers named include Dorothy Baker Kenneth Clark Gertrude Scott Mary Updegraff Eva Schlafley Ruth Stuart Mina De Forest Tudley Jones Lida Court Maggie Clark Kinsey Esther Mabel Campbell Martha Ruby Strong Electa Charlotte Border Edward De Forest and sentinel. Installing officers led by Inez Stover Kathryn Graham Fern Wright Jane Brooks. Temple decor featured mums and kitchen crews were Duncan Koeplinger Raymond Scott Edward Schiafley with hostesses Ella Carpenter Freda Rogers and Jane Brooks.
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Alice L., Seeley
Stella Koeplinger
Frank Coker
Dorothy Baker
Kenneth Clark
Gertrude Scott
Mary Updegraff
Eva Schlafley
Ruth Stuart
Mina de Forest
Tudley Jones
Marshal
Vern Funnell Birthday Celebration Highlighted by Card Party
Vern Funnell celebrated his 53rd birthday with an honorary party hosted by Mrs Funnell on Halloween Saturday night. Guests included Roy Acre and son from Marine City, Joseph Hrdlovich of Rosebush, Lewis Funnell and family, and Fred Horm and family. The event featured cards, gifts, and a midnight chicken dinner with birthday cake. Vern recently bought the Cities Service gas station in Farwell.
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Vern Funnell
Buryl Strong Resting At Home After Minor Injury
Buryl Strong recently suffered a minor work injury and was taken to Community Hospital in Mt. Pleasant after arriving home. He underwent minor surgery and spent four days in the hospital. He is resting at home and will require a couple of weeks of extra rest.
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Buryl Strong
Mt. Pleasant
Local Social Visits Include Inkster and Beaverton Residents
Harry Davis of Inkster, Alice Whitman and Irene Freeman of Beaverton called on Mrs. Melvina Davis. Thursday visitors to James Bennett included Mrs. Bennett, Mrs. Winnie Musson of Lake George, and Mr. and Mrs. Prank Schram. Others called on Mrs Ina Taylor: Sharon Patten, Gill, Cynthia Patten, Patty Irwin, Irene Gilbert, Lloyd Noble of Clio, Anna Wells, and Mary Oman of Lake. Laura Mertens and sons Wally and Jerry visited Christine Mertens Sunday. Miss Marty O'Dell celebrated her birthday at the home of her sister and husband, Mr. and Mrs. Russell Youngs, in Coleman.
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Harry Davis
Inkster
Alice Whitman
Irene Freeman
Beaverton
Melvina Davis
James Bennett
Bennett
Winnie Musson
Lake George
Prank Schram
Ina Taylor
Sharon
Cynthia Pattengill
Patty Irwin
Irene Gilbert
Lloyd Noble
Clio
Anna Wells
Mary Oman
Lake
Laura’ Mertens
Wally
Jerry
Christine Mertens
Marty O’dell
Russell Youngs
Coleman
Farwell Briefs Local Social Notices
Mr and Mrs Aaron Irwin Sr hosted Sunday dinner with Gertrude Scott and the Brewers and Smith families. The Women’s Society of Christian Service meets Thursday at 8 p.m. with Bernice Elliott as speaker. Social visits include Embrey at Coldwater Lake and Willard Dell’s dinner, among other local gatherings.
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Aaron Irwin Sr
Gertrude Scott
Norman Brewer
Clarence Smith
Lyle Dickinson
Women’s Society of Christian Service
Kerwin Parsens
Noel Wilson
Bernice Elliott
Leo Embrey
Ed Fox
Coldwater Lake
Willard Dell
Manton
Dewey Dell
Jim Embrey
Fay. Forbes
Brinton
Flora Clark
Bertha Babcock
Wilton Powell
Mt. Pleasant
Russel Pugsley
Pleasant
Personalised Christmas Cards Offer Ends Soon
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Lay A Way Plan for Christmas Gifts on a Record Player
A local offer promotes a lay away plan for Christmas gifts including a record player high fidelity system or albums. With a small down payment customers can secure gifts and avoid stock shortages during the holiday season.
RLDS to Screen Film The Other Sheep at Gladwin
The Reorganized Church of Latter Day Saints will not hold services Sunday night November 11. Instead the congregation will view The Other Sheep at Gladwin church with showings at 6 30 p m and 8 p m.
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Reorganized Church of Latter Day Saints
Gladwin Church
Clara
Sadler
Chipman
Baptist
Dorothy Renner Honored on Birthday Gathering
Dorothy Renner celebrated her birthday with relatives and friends at the Gilmore church basement after services. Guests included Jack Renner, Arley Renner and family, Kenny and family, Alma Perry, Francis Phipps and Warren Phipps, Paul Brown and family, and many friends as well. Ice cream, cake, and gifts completed the celebration.
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Dorothy Renner
Gilmore Church
Jack Renner
Arley Renner
Kenny
Alma Perry
Francis Phipps
Warren Phipps
Paul Brown
Dorothy
Granddaughters Born to Orton and Braden Families
A baby girl born to Mr. and Mrs. James Orton on October 24 and a baby girl born to Mr. and Mrs. Vern Braden of Lansing on October 25 are both new granddaughters of Mr. and Mrs. Don Lloyd. Several local residents had Sunday visits and dinners, including Mrs. Grace Stanley with Mrs. Anna Schofield, Lois White and her fiancé from California visiting John Canfield, and multiple calls to and from the Canfield household. In other notes, Mrs. Hattie Weaver Martin of Saginaw is in critical condition after a stroke, and community members shared meals, hospital updates, and weekend travel across the region.
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James Orton
Vern Braden
Lansing
Don Lloyd
George Clink
John Canfield
Belle Graham
Clare Sentinel
Duncan Koeplinger
Raymond Scotts
George Irwins
Aaron Irwins
al Young
Jack Renner
Mrs. Young
Young
Renner
Henry Dell
Pleasant
Dewey Dell
Ed Gilbert
Hazel Snider
Reed City
Dale Bull
Grand Rapids
Aaron Irwin
Viola Agle
Henry Craven
Mt. Pleasant
Vas Binder
Richmond
Murren
Bessie Thrush
Barry Yats
Frank Thrush
Arnold Thompson
Hattie Weaver Martin
Saginaw
St. Luke’s Hospital
Anna. Schofield
Carol Jean Barber
Janice
William Gordon
Frank Cooper
Bogart
Jay King and
Hartwick Pines
Houghton Heights
Ann Mahew
J. Owen King
Dewaine Hoover
Douglas Gillum
Grover Updyke Jr
Roy Shear
Cadillac
Arnold Gamble
cLeon Gamble Jr
Clare
Bryan Smith
Bob Smith
Herbert Miller
Roy’ Shear
Windover Lake Socials and Local Visits Chronicle
Mrs Betty Hientz and Tarsika Ann of Lily Lake visited Thursday evening with Mr and Mrs Ralph Goodrich. Arlene and Bernita Goodrich joined relatives for a Gladwin chicken dinner. Ivan Goodrich of Battle Creek spent the weekend at the M-115 cabin and called on local neighbors. The Freeman Township board traveled to Ludington on business. The Sarkozis hosted visits with family at Eight Point Lake and nearby communities.
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Betty Hientz
Tarsika Ann
Lily Lake
Mra
Ralph Goodrich
Adelbert. Blain
Bertha Lake
Arlene
Bernita Goodrich
Ruby Milkie
Gladwin
Ivan Goodrich
Battle Creek
M-115
Pat Hellinger
Windover Lake
Raymond Hientz
Arlene Goodrich
Frank Sarkozi
Willard Bush
Wilfred Breesé
Pontiac
Alex Viaz
Flint
F. Sarkozis
Eight Point Lake
Diary Snapshot of 1857 Michigan Thanksgiving Traditions
The University of Michigan holds Elizabeth Gurney’s 1857 diary detailing a farm Thanksgiving near Centerville. The entry describes pre holiday chores, church services, and a meal with turkey, mince pies, and bread as well as concerns about a jailed person.
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Michigan
Elizabeth Gurney
University of Michigan Historical Collections
Lizzie
Clara
Centerville
Teach Conservation In Schools Should Be Mandated
University of Michigan educator Stanley Fontanna urges making conservation education part of school curricula. He argues informed students influence legislative and administrative decisions and calls for teacher training and expanded courses through extensions. He notes Michigan colleges offer programs and that some states require conservation in public schools.
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University of Michigan Natural Resources
Stanley G. Fontanna
U-M
School of Natural Resources
Dean Fontanna
Michigan
Fontanna
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