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Newspaper
Clare Sentinel
Location
Clare, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Nov 24, 1966
Page
7
On a cold snowy February 15, 1868 a baby girl was born in a log cabin in Denver county Canada and named Harriett though parents Benjamin and Sarah Clark could not settle on a middle name.
A fragment recalls a girl nicknamed Hat and a beloved pet deer that slept beside her father's chair. Feb birthdays and loving family moments mark this memory as a cherished family keepsake.
Nearing her 99th birthday Harriett Phimsey reflects on a life in Clare starting with schooling in Canada, a millinery shop with sister Emma Fick, and a 1890 wedding to John Brooks Phimsey. They raised a family, endured tragedy, and later farmed across several local homesteads in shared arrangements.
Oldtime Vernon Township residents recall John and Hatti Phinneys who retired in 1920 to a town home after John’s health declined. John served nine years as supervisor of Clare’s third ward and the couple raised their son Earl’s three granddaughters after Bertie Leeth died. John died in 1935 at age 80 with his head in the lap of his wife.
Harriett Phimsey, 37 years a widow, recalls caring for ill loved ones and her father, mother, brother, sister in law, and husband. Dr. McArthur admires her devotion. she cherishes faith, Bible reading, and prayers, and remains at Ardis Rest Home in Farwell Michigan as a life member of the Order of the Eastern Star. Granddaughters Thelma Robinette, Harriet Munn, and Eola Burns are noted.
The Women s Christian Temperance Union met with Mrs Selah Allen and heard a program by president Mrs Clara Rockey. Pastor Frank Humphrey spoke at Sunday worship. Town residents report health updates visits and weekend activities including deer hunters and 4 H achievements. Positive community notes reference visits hospitals and family gatherings across Yale Detroit Saginaw Clare and Mt Pleasant.
Friday night five tables were played by Gilmore Grange members. A social note lists guests including Mervil Robison and the Robison family from Saginaw. Lucky Robison left for military service on November 21 with a surprise going away party and gifts at Bernard Robison home.
Colonville residents report Sunday visits to the Veterans Hospital in Saginaw. Al Perry and family from Bay City share meals with Vern Oelberg. Elton Mogg receives guests. James Callihan and Mrs. Elton Mogg stop by the hospital. Chuck Magnus remains on the sick list. Debbie Fletcher and Leona Fletcher, on furlough from Bolivia, join Mr. and Mrs. Edward Magnus for Sunday lunch.
The Colonville 4 H Gun Safety Club met Thursday after school with eight boys and leader Melvin Rutter at Joe Magnus home. They held a Field Training lesson and served doughnuts and hot chocolate after adjournment. The next meeting will be Friday evening at Mike Rutters home.
The Bowen Busy Bees 4-H group met November 14 with Dan Vanas presiding and 55 members in attendance. They bought chairs and a table and reported 19 dollars from the roller skating party. A second skating party is planned for December 1 at 8 p.m. at the Lake Roller Rink.
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