Pepper and Card Parties Highlight Week in Peach Creek
Seven tables at the Rebekah Pepper Party Friday produced twelve peppers with Mrs. June Ramey winning three. High scorers were Mrs. G O Fullerton and Fred Sexton. second high went to Mrs. Ruth Parent and Jerry Schumacher. low to Mrs. Carl Cotton and James Yeoman. Elite Birthday Club met November 13 at Mrs. Lula Shaw with three pepper tables. prizes to Mrs Leila Bolen high, Mrs Addie Wilson second, Mrs Albert Rube sow and traveler. Norris Blystone hosted Eight O Clock Eight Club with two tables of contract. Gary Rayburn first, Willard Koch second, Roy Dunbar third. Hanky Club at Mrs June Ramey’s hosted two pepper tables. high Mrs Albert Rube, second Mrs Jennie Cobleigh, low and traveler Mrs Ruth Parent. The next Pepper Party is set for November 29.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
June Ramey
G.O. Fullerton
Fred Sexton
Ruth Parent
Jerry Schumacher
Carl Cotton
James Yeoman
Lula Shaw
Leila Bolen
Addie Wilson
Albert Rube
Norris Blystone
Irs
Gary Rayburn
Willard Koch
Roy Dunbar
Jennie Cobleigh
Shower Honors Miss Marilyn LaVoye Ahead of December Wedding
Mrs. Mary Mussell and Mrs. Donald Mussell hosted a shower for Miss Marilyn LaVoye assisted by Mrs. Larry Brown. Games and prizes accompanied by gifts celebrated the forthcoming marriage to Gary Murphy, grandson of Mary Mussell, on December 14.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Mussell
Donald Mussell
Larry Brown
Marilyn LaVoye
Miss LaVoye
Gary Murphy
Past Matrons Club Christmas Party Plans
The Past Matrons Club met Thursday evening with hostesses Mrs. Emma Everts and Mrs. Dorothy Fisher. Fourteen members attended as Mrs. Marian Presley presided. Crazy Bridge prizes went to Mrs. Mary Cotton, Mrs. Viola Campbell, and Mrs. Gladys Gade. The Christmas party is set for December 11 at Mrs. Alma Seiter's home with hostesses Mrs. Presley and Mrs. Greta Masten.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Faye Stephenson
Emma Everts
Dorothy Fisher
Marian Presley
Mary Cotton
Viola Campbell
Gladys Gade
Alma Seiter
Presley
Greta Masten
Electa Circle meets in church parlors with 15 members
The Electa Circle gathered Wednesday afternoon in church parlors with fifteen members and guests. Hostesses included Mrs. Elaine Robinson Mrs Erma Byers and Mrs Alma Seiter who presided at the business meeting. Devotions were led by Mrs Doris Ackerman from John fifteen. Mrs Ruth Stirling reported on the Family Life Conference in Traverse City sponsored by the Michigan Conference of Methodist Churches with speakers Ann Landers and Dr LeRoy Augenstein.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Electa Circle
Elaine Robinson
Erma Byers
Alma Seiter
Doris Ackerman
Ruth Stirling
Traverse City
Michigan Conference of Methodist Churches
Dr. Stirling
Groups Join For Vets Day in Clare City Hall
Veterans of the American Legion, World War I and Auxiliaries met at Clare City Hall on November 11 for a carry in dinner and program attended by 37. Mrs. Ina Hammond led the program with Clare High School Band director Mr. Findlay and his group, plus the Ukelee Club. Arleigh Gorr presented colors as the pledge was given. Mrs. Hammond read two WWI era pieces and Mrs. Jennie Bowler shared a letter from her uncle John Patton from the Spanish American War. Sam Wilkinson, a 94‑year‑old Florida resident and former Clare man, is noted as the last living veteran of that war. A Christmas party is planned for December 11.
Candied Citrus Peel From Grapefruit Oranges
Instructions describe making candied citrus from grapefruit or oranges, including juice extraction, peel preparation, boiling, gelatin glaze, and rolling in sugar. Process ends with drying on wax paper, yielding about one pound.
Esther Circle Meeting At Hotel With Thanksgiving Program
The Esther Circle met at Mrs. Pager Stephenson's hotel on November 14 with 14 members present for a 1 30 luncheon. Mrs. Edith Haggart and Mrs. Elsie Brewer chaired the committee and Mrs. Ackerman led the business meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Esther Circle
Pager Stephenson
Edith Haggart
Elsie Brewer
Eva Fuller
Alice Ackerman
James Young to Speak at Clare First Baptist Church
James Young of Big Rapids will be guest speaker at the Clare First Baptist Church for morning and evening services Sunday. Mrs. Young will sing. He is the son in law of George Pfetsch. A special church meeting is set for Tuesday evening November 26 at 7 30 p.m. Attendance of all members is urged by the board.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Young
Big Rapids
First Baptist Church
Clare
Young
George Pfetsch
Surprising Salad Creations And Mini Boat Sardine Treats
A playful kitchen note describes cold mashed potato balls coated with chips and served on lettuce, chip noodles to garnish chowder, and a sardine filled lettuce boat with egg mayonnaise. Fresh Spinach Salad with anchovies is also outlined.
Open House for 40th Wedding Anniversary
Open house celebrates 40 years for Mr and Mrs Frank Humphrey on Sunday December 1 at Clare I O C F Hall. Their children host the event with two visiting times at 2:00 and 5:00 p.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Humphrey
Prince of Peace Lutheran Ladies Elect 1969 Leaders
The Prince of Peace Lutheran Ladies Fellowship met November 12 led by Mrs. Darleen Godfrey. Fifteen members answered roll call as devotionals and a panel discussion were held. Officers elected for 1969 include Godfrey president and McKinnon vice president. A December 10 Christmas party was planned with husbands invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prince of Peace Lutheran Ladies Fellowship
Darleen Godfrey
Lutheran Women’s Missionary League
Betty Bouchey
Renelda McKinnon
Christian Growth
Frieda Prickkaitis
Esther Notter
McKinnon
Notter
Wanda Carr
Margaret Punches
Pauline Hartman
Jean Mettler
St. John’s Church
Midland
Gilmore Grange Card Party Postponed for Holidays
Lucky Robison has returned home from Viet Nam and is discharged. The next card party will be December 12 due to deer season and Thanksgiving. Terence O'Rourke entered Mt. Pleasant Hospital Thursday for planned surgery on Tuesday. Lola Graham is in Mt. Pleasant Hospital with pneumonia and expects to return to Ardis Rest Home soon. Also listed are Lucky Robison, George Strahota, Milan Robison, and Jim Carrow Jr.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lucky Robison
Viet Nam
Terence O’rourke
Mt. Pleasant Hospital
Lola Graham
Ardis Rest
der Lucky Robison
George Strahota
Milan Robison
Jim Carrow Jr
Christmas Tea Planned by North Vernon Extension Group
The November meeting of the North Vernon Extension Study Group at Mrs. Mary Brooks home planned a Christmas Tea for November 20 at the Extension Office in Mt Pleasant with the theme Christmas Fashions for the Kitchen. A family Christmas party was set for December 7 at 6 30 p.m. in the Vernon Town Hall. Project leader Mrs. Raymond Hanchett led a lesson on New Food Processes and Technology. Hostess Mrs. Arthur Farley and co-hostess served refreshments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Brooks
North Vernon
Mt. Pleasant
The
Vernon Town Hall
Raymond Hanchett
Also Mentioned on This Page
Past Matrons Club
Devehbowen
Shandas Center
Ann Landers
Leroy Augenstein
Stirling
Landers
Augenstein
Mens
Longine-Wittnauer Bulova
Accutron
WYLER
China
Everts Jewelers
W. S.cg.s
Kathryn Vincent
May Chaffee
Reva Maxwell
Paul
Edgar Guest
Carl F. Burke
Clare I
Lutheran Fellowship
Gilmore Grange
Mrs
Keith Scott
Clare Sentinel
Remington Ronson
Sunbeam
Norelco Schick
Cologne
Faber Ge
Tabu Chanel
Lanvin
Taos L
KODAK
Roy E. Chiller
Eastman
Odak
Roy E. Cimmerer
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