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Newspaper

Clare Sentinel

Location

Clare, Michigan, United States of America

Date

Nov 22, 1956

Page

5

Mrs Hankins Honored At Stork Shower

Mrs Raymond M Hanchett and Mrs Ronald Cooper co hosted a stork shower at the Hanchett home Tuesday evening. Honored guest was Mrs Willis Hankins with twelve neighbors and friends present. Prizes won by Mrs Hiram Grimason, Mrs Dale Miller, Mrs Jim Grove, and Mrs Charles Day, all given to Mrs Hawkins. Refreshments were served by the hostesses.

Raymond M Hanchett Ronald Cooper Hanchett Willis Hankins Hiram Grimason Dale Miller Jim Grove Charles Day Hawkins

Birthday Surprise for Mrs. Ethel Rutter

Mrs. Ethel Rutter returned home Tuesday to a party of about 25 friends gathered by hostesses Mrs. James Grigg and Mrs. Marion Magnus. The group served cake cookies ice cream and coffee, and presented her with gifts and good wishes.

Ethel Rutter James Grigg Marion Magnus

Hostess Circle Met at Mrs Helene Greer Home

The Electa Circle of the Methodist Women’s Society of Christian Service met at Mrs Helene Greer’s home. The group sang and prayed, with devotions by Mrs Nettie Holbrook from John 3 16 22. Rev J J Nevins spoke on his United Nations trip and prayer needs. Plans were made for a February luncheon and a December 12 Christmas meeting with a love offering.

Electa Methodist. Womens’ Society’ of Christian Service Helene’ Greer Louise Friesner Nettie Holbrook United Nations U.N J. J. Nevins Michigan Donna MacPherson Holb

Mrs Scott Hosts Home Improvement Club Meeting

The Home Improvement Club met at Mrs Wayne Scott's Tuesday evening with Mrs Lewis Saupe presiding. An Election Day dinner report was favorable and plans were made for a Christmas event on December 12. The next meeting will host a Christmas party at Mrs Loren Leist's home.

Wayne Scott Lewis Saupe Loren Leist

Surprise Birthday Party For W E Gilson

W E Gilson was surprised Sunday evening when seven couples arrived at his home to celebrate his birthday. Pepper was played and a delicious pot luck lunch was enjoyed. He was presented with a lovely gift from the group.

W. E. Gilson Pepper

Entertain- For Mothers Birthdays Dinner Honored Two Grandmothers

Mr. and Mrs. Harry Sonntag and daughter Cheryl entertained at a birthday dinner Sunday honoring their mothers Mrs Albert Sonn tag of Saginaw and Mrs D Harvey. Guests included Lorraine and Robert Sonntag. A large birthday cake with two candles marked the occasion. Cheryl gave grace sang Happy Birthday to each grandmother and presented gifts and candy.

Harry Sonntag Cheryl Albert Sonntag Saginaw D Harvey Lorraine Robert Sonntag

Jodi Foell Birthday Party Held Informally

Taya Foell hosted a birthday gathering Saturday afternoon to honor her sister Jodi who turned two on November 11. Six children attended with their mothers present. Special guests included Jodi s grandmother Mrs Richard Harts horn and great grandmother Mrs Cora Morford with ice cream and cake served by their mother Mrs Rusy sell TFroell.

Taya Foell Jodi Rusy Sell Tfroell Richard Hartshorn Cora Morford

Lutheran Ladies Aid Takes Trip

The Ladies Aid of St. John s Lutheran Church met November 8 with Mrs Harold Schaeffer presiding. Reports were approved. Plans were made for a December 6 Christmas party with potluck lunch chaired by Mrs George Lehr. On November 15 eighteen members toured the Bay City Children s Home and shared lunch.

Ladies Aid St. John’s Lutheran Church Harold Schaeffer Ways and Means Bay City George Lehr

Theta Rho Girls Set Nominations

Judy Ulrich chaired the Clara Theta Rho Girls meeting on Thursday November 15. Due to a school vacation many members were absent and nominations were tabled until December 6 with elections scheduled for December 20. December birthdays will be observed at the next meeting with cake.

Judy Ulrich Clara Theta Rho Rose Jerred Rebekah Fannie Yeoman

Blue Star Mothers Seek Addresses of Service Members

James A. Heeder Chapter No. 33 of the American Blue Star Mothers met November 4 in City Hall American Legion rooms. President Edith Saddler led the business. officers include Helen Cleveland first VP Ruth Herron second VP and Ina Hammond patriotic instructor. Members urged to submit service member addresses for mailing gifts and holiday plans include a December 12 Christmas party at Mrs. Cleveland’s home with a gift exchange up to $1 and officer elections.

James A. Heeder American Blue Star Mothers, Inc American Legion Edith Saddler Helen Cleveland Ruth Herron Ina Hammond Cleveland

Esther Circle Meets At Church for November Meeting

The Esther Circle of the Methodist Women’s Society met in the church parlors on Wednesday afternoon November 14 with eleven members three guests and three children present. Mrs. Doris Ackerman was absent so secretary Mae Chaffee conducted the session which opened with prayer. Reports were approved and the devotional theme Education Purposes Fulfilled was led by Mrs. Myrtise Allyn with assistance from several members. Plans were laid for a Harvest Bazaar December 6 and a noon luncheon January 15. A Christmas program will be presented at the next meeting December 19.

Esther Circle Methodist Women’s Society To Christian Service Chilren Hsc Doris Ackerman Mae Chaffee Ennie Pierson Myrtise Allyn Marjory Case Allyn Virginia Bell Lois Foell Genevieve Born Jerry Gallagher Ackerman Grace Prey Pirson United Nations Chaffee Alice Ackerman Bessie Perry

Thanksgiving Box Drive By Methodist Church School

The Methodist Church School held its annual Thanksgiving party in the church room Saturday afternoon. Fifteen boxes were packed for shut ins and delivered that afternoon. Decorations, games, a song fest, and refreshments were provided under Superintendent Mrs. Eugene Frey and teachers Mrs. Fred Bell Mrs. R. B. Kring and Mrs. William Case.

Methodist Church School Eugene Frey Fred Bell R. B. Kring William Case

Congregational Women Plan Bazaar Bargains

Carrie Smalley Circle of the Congregational Women's Fellowship met at Mrs Hilda Scott's Lake home with nine members present. They prepared corsages for the bazaar booth and set next meeting for December 11 at the church hosted by Mrs Mable Forton and Mrs Pat Pinaire.

Carrie’ Smalley Congregational Women's Fellowship Hilda Scott Lake Eugene Campbell Mable Forton Pat Pinaire

Bridge Club Hosts Two Tables at Mrs Bicknell Home

The Friday afternoon gathering of the Bridge Club at Mrs Alberta Bicknell’s residence produced two tables of contract. Mrs Richard Hartshorn won high score and Mrs James Ragsat placed second.

Alberta Bicknell Richard Hartshorn James Ragsat

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Betty Powell Glenn Powell Farwell Betty Jean William Hunt Floyd Hunt Mrs. Hankins Stork Shower Mrs. Scott Everts Jewelers the Holy Bible H. M. Everts Your Reliable Jeweler Jodi Foell Mr. and Mrs. Harley Allen Harley Allen Dansville Methodist Church Lester Allen Sr Coleman Daugher Roscoe Arnold Dansville Michigan School For the Deaf Flint Mason Lutheran Ladies Aid Theta Rho Twin Elms Blue Star Cimmerer’s Vick’s Colgate Westclox PIPER VIVA Roy E. Cimmerer Carrie Smalley Clare Cleaners JV City Clock Tacoma BALL
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