Vera Slater and Thomas Ackerman Wedding at Colonville Church
Miss Vera Jean Slater and Thomas G. Ackerman wed at Colonville Church Saturday evening in a 7 p.m. double ring ceremony officiated by Rev. Joe VanderVeen. The bride wore a brown faille suit with avocado accessories and pink rose, white carnation corsage. Bridesmaid Betty Pike wore burnt ember jersey. groom attended by Jack Rutter. Reception at Vernon Town Hall followed by a four tier cake and a buffet lunch. The couple, both employed at Clare Manufacturing, will start housekeeping on the groom’s farm nearby.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Colonville Church
Vera Jean Slater
Thomas G. Ackerman
Joe VanderVeen
Paul Slater
Thomas Ackerman
Vander Veen
Emma Hutchinson
Betty Pike
Jack Rutter
Vernon Town Hall
Russell McClain
Clare Manufacturing Company
Groom
Colonville
Hospital Auxiliary Sets Rummage Sale
The Clare Hospital Auxiliary held its November 14 meeting at the Fifth Avenue room in the Hotel. A Bake Sale report from November 12 showed donations from Coleman Beaverton Ewart and Clare. Plans were made for a rummage sale on November 18 and 19 at the former Clare Office Supply building with Mrs James Clapperton Coleman and Mrs Arthur Beaverton named as sale committee members. The next meeting will be a Christmas party December 12 at the home of Mrs Robert Kring Clare with co-hosts Mrs F P Boardman and Mrs R V Keyes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clare ‘Hospital
Fifth Avenue
Doherty
William Maxwell
Robert ‘Kranik
Maxwell
Coleman
Beaverton
Ewart
Clare
Houghton Lake
Clare Office Supply Company
James Clapperton
Arthur, Clifton
Robert Kring
F. P. “Boardman
R. V. Keyes
East Vernon Extension Meeting at Mrs Brewer’s Home
The East Vernon Extension Group met at Mrs Forest Brewer’s home on Thursday November 10 for an all day session with sixteen members and one guest present. Mrs Ralph Irwin demonstrated bow tying with basic and varied styles. Mrs Wilson Bader displayed a White Christmas Tree craft. A bountiful Thanksgiving dinner was served at noon by the hostess and committee. A Christmas Tree Coffee Cake by Mrs Barbara Sexton was the centerpiece. Games and entertainment were led by Mrs Bergstrom. The next meeting will be at Mrs Wilson Bader’s home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
East Vernon
Ralph Irwin
Wilson Bader
Martha Stoy
Archie Ackerman
Virgil Bergstrom
Bader
Barbara Sexton
Bergstrom
Meet-A-While At Weadles
The Meet-A-While Club held an all day meeting at Evelyn Weadles with nine members present enjoying a chicken dinner. President Lillian Gough called the meeting and a vote set next gathering for December 7 and a Christmas party on December 21.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evelyn Weadles
Lillian Gough
Deabe
Housewarming at Dave Seiters Mid-Forest Lodge
Mr and Mrs David Seiter were honored at a housewarming for their remodeled cabin at Mid Forest Lodge on Sunday. Family guests included Ray Owens and family and David Seitter Jr and family. A pot luck dinner was enjoyed and the Seiters remained while their husbands returned Monday evening for deer hunting season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David, Seiter
Mid-Forest Lodge
Ray Owens
David Seitter Jr
Thomas Brockway
David Sellers
Electa Circle Seeks Reading Program at November Meeting
Mrs. Lear hosted the Electa Circle of the Methodist WSCS on November 9 with 21 members and 3 visitors. The group discussed sick reports, reading points, a Washer-Dryer project for the parsonage, and the book Reckoning at Dusk by Mary Welsh as the afternoon devotion and program. The next gathering will be December 14 at Mrs. Holbrook's home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Car! Lear
Electa
Methodist
WSCS
Wayne Friesner
Hugene Frey
Donald Holbrook
Mary Welsh
Methodist Men Plan December Harvest Supper
The Clare Methodist Men held their November meeting with 32 attendees. They voted to hold the Harvest Supper on December 8, appointed committee chairs, noted a favorable finance report, and approved the Qat project. The program featured a musical film and an educational segment on the Progress of the Telephone.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Corsant
Arthur Delamarter
Ralph Cole
Howard Everts
Eurgene Frey
Leon Dull
L. J. Nevins
Frans Gohre
Bill Chaffee
Byron Delamarter
Jack McPherson
Willard Bell
Connie Walker
Qat
Lee Sowle
Donald Holbrook
Busy Bee 4-H Club Holds December Meeting
Twenty two members and seven visitors attended the Busy Bees 4-H Club meeting led by President Judy Methner. The treasurer reported a 16.66 balance as certificates for last summer projects were distributed and funds collected for the County Plat Book.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bowen
Bees
Judy Methner
Presiene Beatrice Cluley
Larry Anderson
Chemical City Canton Auxiliary Review in Midland
Clare members of the Chemical Center City Canton Auxiliary visited Midland on November 10 for their annual review with members from Bdy Guy Shepherd Coleman and Midland. State President Mrs Lila Samson commended the group awarding 96 percent. Mrs Genevieve Irwin led the meeting and reports, plans for a thrift sale were discussed, and a special nomination night dispensation was granted for the Clare meeting. A pot luck lunch closed the gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clare
Chemical Center City
Canton
Midland
Bdy Guy
Shepherd, Coleman
Lila Samson
State Department
Auxiliary
Genevieve Irwin
Helen Owad
Midland Committee
Nellie Davy Circle Plans Coming Bazaar
Mrs. Clarence Day hosted the Nellie Davy Circle of Congregational Women’s Fellowships on Monday evening. Devotions were led by Mrs. Ben Bossaly on "The Loom of Life" and final bazaar plans were made for December 2 and 3.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarence Day
Nellia Davy
Congregational Womens Fellowshps
Ben Bossaly
A. G.garthe
Day
Garthe
Carrie Smalley Circle Hostess Meeting
Mrs Pinaire hosted the Carrie Smalley Circle gathering on Wednesday November 9 with co host Mrs Anderson. Devotions were led by Mrs Marilyn Glen and business conducted by chairwoman Mrs Hilda Scott who welcomed new members Mrs Duane Allen and Mrs Eugene Campbell. Bazaar plans were discussed and Mrs Lillian Barber led a study from Within Two Worlds. Refreshments were provided by the hostesses. The next meeting will be December 14 at Mrs Robert Streeter home at Lake with Mrs Frederick Scott as co host.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Pinaire
Carrie Smalley
A. Anderson
Marilyn Glen
Hilda Scott
Duane Allen
Eugene Campbell
Lillian- Barber
Robert Streeter
Lake
Frederick Scott
Attendance Strong At Rebekah Meeting Amid Rain
Despite rain and deer season, Rebekah meeting drew good attendance Tuesday evening. Mrs. Patsy Schlaffey presided as noble grand. Special notices announced degree practice for November 22 and initiation on November 29. December chairmen named Mrs. Doris Mitchell and Mrs. Ann Busche to assist with added activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rebekah
Patsy Schlaffey
Noble Grand
Doris Mitchell
Ann Busche
New Arrival: Daughter to Mr and Mrs Seth Cotton
Mr and Mrs Seth Cotton of Mt. Pleasant welcome their daughter Lida Marie born November 10 in Community Hospital. The baby weighs eight pounds five ounces. Father attends Central Michigan College.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seth Cotton
Mt. Pleasant
Community Hospital
Lida Marie
Daddy
Central Michigan College
Also Mentioned on This Page
Slater-Ackerman
Clare Cleaners
Hospital Auxiliary
Weadles
Dave Seiters
Electa Circle
BALL
Mens
Childrens Fur
Ball-Band
U.S
Paracord
Panne Bnna
Busy Bee
Chemical City
Canton Reviews
Adelle
Damon Rumeau
Nellie Davy
Mrs. Pinaire
Carrie Smmalleys
Fed, Tax Inc
Cee Ay
Bethal
Gruen Autowind
Delta Pearls
Sera
Jewelers
Corbcidine
Roy E
Cimmerer
Trughay
Shulton’s
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