Holquist Dalton Wedding Shower and Marriage Vows
Mr and Mrs Martin Holquist were honored at a wedding shower November 5 at Mt Vernon Grange with dancing cards and lunch. Elmer Bruckart hosted ceremonies presenting a floor lamp to the couple. The couple earlier spoke vows in Detroit on October 24 and will live on the Dalton farm in Vernon township forming a partnership with Donald Dalton and Mrs Holquist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martin Holquist
Mt. Vernon Grange
Elmer Bruckart
Donald Dalton
Fred Verrette
Bessie Dalton
Martin Hol
Quist
Detroit
H. L. Anderson
Howard Bowen
Holquists
Dalton
Vernon Township
Holquist
Grandpa Pace Reaches New Milestone at Ninety Three
Merrill B. Pace of Lake celebrated his ninety third birthday quietly November 10 at home. He lives alone, tends his fires, does odd jobs, and hopes to reach another birthday. The north begins at Clare, with hospitality to visitors noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Merrill B
Pace
Lake
Lila LaVoye Becomes Bride of Loren D Koontz
The marriage of Lila LaVoye daughter of Mr and Abs Lewis LaVoye and Loren D Koontz son of Mrs James Grogan took place at 7 00 PM Saturday November 8 at Clare Congregational Church with Rev William Powe officiating Attendants were Miss Mavis Lavvoie sister of the bride and Raymond Koontz brother of the groom The couple now reside in Farwell where the groom will continue his work as carpenter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lila LaVoye
And
Abs. Lewis la‘ Voys
Loren D. ‘Koontz
James Grogan
Clare Congregational Jars Sondge
Wm. Powe
Mavis LavVoye
Raymond Koontz
Farwell
Newly Installed Officers Preside at O. E. 8. Meeting
Zenobia Chapter No. 129 OBS held its first meeting with newly installed officers. Worthy Matron Alma Selter and Worthy Patron Harley Holt chaired in the East. Installing officials Doris Gerow and Mary Lelter led ceremonies. Gifts were presented, and plans for practice and initiation were noted. Refreshments followed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alma Selter
Harley Holt
Eleanor Lehr
Doris’ Gerow
Mary Lelter
Mary Nelson
St. Alma
Alma
Batron
Eva Schinfley
Beatrice Seiter
Wilma Wallington
Ruth Stuart
Dorothy Lloyd
Emma Everts
Laurence Selter
Iva Fisher
Belle Mair
George Lehr
Lucy Roberts
W S C S Meet at Church Parlors Wednesday
The regular W S C S meeting convened in the Methodist Church parlors Wednesday afternoon November 12. President Mrs A E Mulder opened with the Collect for Club Women. Members discussed a rum mage sale report and heard from the Lit Publications secretary. The nominating committee proposed officers for the coming year with December timing. The day’s program titled An Orderly World for Children featured devotions by Mrs Mulder and discussion with Mrs Chester Wallace and Mrs Tim Frey. Wallace reported on Girl Scout organization for the year. The bazaar was set for Friday December 6 with refreshments by Mrs James Gillespie Mrs Harold Wright and Mrs Clyde Harris.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W.S.C.S
Methodist
A. E. Mulder
Gertrude Burd
World Outlook
Mulder
Chester Wallace
Tim Frey
Wallace
James Gillespie
Harold Wright
Clyde Harris
Legion Auxiliary Social Night Highlights and Plans
The American Legion Auxiliary met with fifteen members enjoying cards and games. Mrs. McArthur had high score while Mrs. Creger held the low score. Martha Jean McKinnon provided music and lunch was served by Mrs. Jackson and President Mrs. Margaret McKinnon. A December joint party with Legion members was planned. A membership drive is underway with contact for eligibility. The next meeting is November 24 at 8:00 PM for business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Legion Auxiliary
McArthur
Creguer
Martha Jean McKinnon
Jackson
Margaret McKinnon
Auxiliary
Legion
Galloping Breakfasts Attract Ladies Group Hostess Mrs Maxwell
Mrs Norman Maxwell hosted a Galloping Breakfast last Thursday for the Mothers Club fundraiser toward furnishing the Methodist church parlors. Guests included Mrs James Gillespie Mrs Bernad Fisher and son Kent Mrs Don Young Mrs Marvin Witbeck and son Jerry Mrs Louise Demarest Mrs Theodora Wallington and daughter Karen Ann and Mrs Jack Odok.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norman Maxwell
Mothers Club
New Methodist Church
James Gillespie
Bernad Fisher
Kent
Don Young
Marvin Witbeck
Jerry
Louise Demarest
Theo Wallington
Karen Ann
Jack Odok
Egg Laying Carp Produces Up To Half Million Eggs
A five pound female carp may lay as many as a half million eggs in a single spawning. Researchers note the prolific reproduction aids population dynamics and aquaculture studies.
Clare Girl Scout Council Holds November Meeting
The Clare Girl Scout Council convened in the Methodist Church social hall with 19 guests. Leaders announced new troop appointments, a resignation and replacement, a skating party plan, and a Christmas program scheduled for December 8 by the Brownies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clare Girl Scout Council
Methodist Church
Chester’ Wallace
Lake George
Girl Scouts
Robert _Pingire
Delbert Nolan
Lance ‘Thayer
Richard Wheeler
Idah Bellows
Pinaire
Bellow
Wallace
Andrew Irving
Harold Schaeffer
Erma Schroeder
Ralph Artibee
Parish Council of Catholic Women Holds November Meeting
The Parish Council of Catholic Women at St. Cecilia’s Church met Thursday night in the parish hall. A large crowd heard an address on Alcoholics Anonymous and discussed it afterwards. Mrs. Ethel Schlegel showcased a book exhibit. Reports were requested from Shrines Legislation Youth Attendance and Confraternity for the December meeting. Refreshments were provided by several members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Cecilia’s
National Council of Catholic Women
Alcoholics Anonymous
Ethel Schlegel
Mary Moyle
John Doherty
Robert Drew
Esther Wise
Larry Beck
Ethel Gleason
King's Daughters Meet With Mrs Ray Shields Thursday
The Baptist King's Daughters Society met at the home of Mrs Ray Shields Thursday afternoon last week. President Mrs Dewey Paxton led devotions with nine members and two guests present. Roll call cited scripture verses as the group planned Christmas bazaar projects. The next meeting will be with Mrs Milo Myers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baptist King’s Daughters Society
Ray Shields
Dewey Paxton
Marvin Lewis
Marion
Ohio
Cora Button
Traverse City
Milo Myers
Clare Bridge Tournaments Lead Held After Fifth Round
The Johnson-Neff team remains ahead after the fifth round at the Hotel Doherty event. High scores for the evening included Johnson-Neff 12 990, Hendrie-Bruckart, Dunlop-Peterson, and Maynard-Forsberg, with accumulative totals led by Johnson-Neff 59 750 and Maynard-Worsberg 52 880.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johnson-Neff
Doherty
Hendrie-Bruckart
Dunlop-Peterson
Maynard-Forsberg
Johnson-Neffi
Ryan Hampton
Thayer-Porter
Crum-Sproat
Allen-Caple
Hall-Frey
Johnson-Netff
Maynard-Worsberg
Bicknell-Wyman
Jackson-Anderson
Johnston-Doherty
Ailen-Caple
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Clare
Loren D. Koontz
Kroger
Kroger Brands
Pears Bartlett
Kroger’s
Rene
Kroger Gorn
Avondale
Kroger's
Vas Saat
Kroger Bread
Minute Rice Packer's
Windsor Club
Florida
California
VEAL
Swift
Keyko
Pancake Flour Kroger’s
KARO
Sauerkraut Kroger's
Spinach Kroger
Staflo
Staley’s
Tbs
Oda
B Zoe
O. E
Legion Auxiliary
Parish Council of Catholic Women
King’s Daughters
Mrs
Clare, Mich
Kent Coffee Maker
Fresh Johnson
Cersant
W Clare
Clare Cleaners
Howard W. Jones
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