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Newspaper
Clare Sentinel
Location
Clare, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Oct 02, 1942
Page
13
Miss Lucille Rouse of Marion and Mr Oral Smalley wed quietly at Harrison before he ships out for service. Friends extend wishes for a long happy life and a swift homecoming. The notice also recaps social events from Detroit trips to weddings and club gatherings.
Eleanor House daughter of Mr and Mrs George House married Junior Schlafley son of Mr and Mrs Ed Schlafley at 5 00 pm Monday September 28 in the Methodist Parsonage Lawrenceville Illinois Rev N L Thompson officiated Attendants were Mr and Mrs Robert Baker A dinner followed at Baker home The couples then visited in Clare and at Lawrenceville before returning via Tacoma Indiana and Kalamazoo They will reside in Clare on West Fifth Street Schlafley works at Farmers Produce Company and Mrs Schlafley at the local telephone office Congratulations from their many friends
Miss Florence Higgins daughter of Mr and Mrs Frank Higgins of Harrison wed Mr Clare Luce son of Mr and Mrs Frank Luce of Lake George in a simple Saturday ceremony September 26 at the groom's parents home. Rev Thomson of Rose Bush officiated with a single ring ceremony. The couple plans a brief trip to northern Michigan and will live at 635 North Washington Street Owosso both employed in defense work.
Miss Harriet E Phinisey daughter of Mr and Mrs Earl Phinisey married L D Munn son of Mr and Mrs Lee D Munn of Mt Pleasant in a Friday evening ceremony at 10 30 o clock before Rev Charles Mackenzie of the Methodist parsonage Mt Pleasant The couple will reside at 407 South Main St Mt Pleasant after a short trip east and start housekeeping there
Twenty six members and guests of the Clara Rebekah Lodge met Tuesday evening for a short session with Mrs. Margaret Irwin in charge. District president Mrs. Ora Taylor welcomed guests from Mt. Pleasant and Grand Rapids. Transportation plans were made for an outing to Shepherd Wednesday. A play titled An Old Country Aunt's Visit to the City marked the anniversary. Refreshments were served and next week includes degree practice under Mrs. Elizabeth Mcintosh.
The Sentinel features Florence Woodard new to Clare High School staff. A 21 year old CMCE graduate with a speech major, she was active in debating and drama at Hisie High, varsity officer, and part of The Taming of the Shrew cast. Her fiancé Pfe. John A. Ray is in training at Aberdeen Maryland.
Zenobia Chapter No. 129 O E S held Friends Night last Thursday September 24 with fifteen chapters represented. The meeting featured music readings by Mrs Ethel Ryan and Miss Geraldine LeRoux plus songs by Agnes Pierson. A ceremonial The Temple of Friendship included ornamental keys for friends. Notables present included Grand Associate Matron Mrs Frances Reed Glover and Past Grand Elect Mrs Anna Ross of Midland. A new Christian flag was consecrated under Mrs Glover. Refreshments followed a very profitable evening.
Twenty two Rebekahs attended the District Visitation at Shepherd Monday evening and presented the program after the business session. Doris Empey sang two solos and the play An Old County Aunt's Visit to the City featured Elizabeth McIntosh Lehr Schultz and Eva Schlafley with a party group. refreshments followed. Next visitation is in Clare on October 18 with Gladwin Lodge to present.
A Congregational Church fellowship supper honored Mr and Mrs L H Davy for their golden wedding anniversary. Guests included Corp John Davy Mrs Dugene WitzGerald Lionel Duncan Janet Jimmy Rev Albert Dawe and others as Rev Dawe presented a gift. Mrs David Mair sang a solo before community singing closed the evening.
The Clare Study Club entertained public school teachers for the twenty eighth time at the J E Ryans home on Tuesday evening. About seventy five attended with James Gillespie playing the concertina, war songs, dancing, and a Spelling Bee introduced by Mrs. Harold Fleming and Mrs. Willard Bicknell. Punch and cookies were provided as guests visited. The club thanked the Ryans for their hospitality in a lovely setting.
The Grant Community Club honored Mr and Mrs Floyd Smith at the town hall Friday night before they move to a farm near Grand Rapids for U S service. A Victory Program by Farmers Produce Company staff sparked patriotism. The Stamps and Bonds cup earned by the group was auctioned for War Stamps with $5 30 paid by Mr Smith.
The Baptist King’s Daughters Society met at Mrs. Goldie Loomis’s home with 30 members and guests. Mrs. Redman, wife of the new pastor, was welcomed as a new member, and a varied program followed including songs and readings. A reception for Rev and Mrs Redman is planned at the church next Thursday evening.
The October 20 meeting moves to the home of Mrs James B Allen instead of Mrs M D Feighter. Members should call the president to arrange attendance at the district meeting in Pinconning on October 13 and 14.
The Congregational Ladies Guild held a short business meeting at the church Wednesday afternoon. Mrs. John Asline presided in the absence of the president, Mrs. Austin Bates. A very good report was given at the Rummage Sale. Plans were discussed for the Pancake Supper to be held soon. The Guild will meet at the church October 14.
Chinese Kiangsi Province with 14 million people, reclaimed from Communist rule in late 1934, has within two years built major trunk highways and railways across its territory and launched wide social and agricultural reforms.
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