Community church rally and local visits across Michigan
The Church of God rally drew a large crowd on Sunday October 4. Local residents visited relatives in Flint Bay City and Vernon township while friends and family circulated to hospitals and homes. Several trips included Michigan Indiana Ohio and Tennessee as extended visits wrapped up in late September through early October.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Church of God
George Wisler
Reva Maxwell
John Peddie
Flint
Albert Rube
Bay City
Billie
Jackie
Shirley Archambault
Charles Church
Burt Leckie
Sarnia
Russell Dusten
Dresden
Canada
Mike
Marie Schug
Harry Schug
Grand Rapids
Lyle Snyder
Rolant Snyder
Mason
Vernon Township
Ford Harpster
Gaines
Michigan
Indiana
Bob Hudson
Local Family News Recap From Coleman Area
Mr and Mrs Louis Lennox of Coleman spent Sunday with sisters and brothers in law. Mrs Hugene Wymen and Mrs Don Brinkexhott visited Hilldale friends. Mrs Ida Irish went to Ithaca with her mother for a week. Detroit visitors Ford M Bird Jr and Gary joined Rev and Mrs L J Nevins. Families and relatives traveled to Perrinton Petoskey Bay View and Dearborn for visits and funerals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louis Lennox
Coleman
Apent
Oyen
Hugene Wymen
Don Brinkexhott
Hilldale
David Seiter
Ida Irish
Ithaca
Ayith’ le Daughterdian
Alethea Sr
Mire Ford M. Bird
Gary
Detroit
L. J. Nevins
Eugene Wyman
Bihel Burch
Perrinton
George Phippeny
W. A. Neithercut
Mint
Doris Gerow
Olive Evans
iMr
Roy Kinsey
Guy
Pleaant
Teachers Institute
Helen ‘Welch
Russell Lethorn
Pleasant
Dearborn
Dormer
H. *J. Paulsen
Jennin “Vanstorn
William G. Kaul
C. C. Knapp
Minnie Drake
Knapps
Mrs. Drake
Clare
Wayne
Auburn Heights
Pontiac
Waterford
Clarkstown
New Arrivals at Clare General and Mt Pleas ant Hospitals
Pfc and Mrs Karlyle Coveart announce a son born Sunday October 4 at Clare General Hospital weighing eight pounds nine ounces named Gregory Allen Pic The mother and child reside with her parents Mr and Mrs Martin Blackledge in Marion Marine Pfc Coveart serves in Japan Mrs Coveart’s husband Ernest Kennedy and the Clare family report another birth a son named Doulag Keith born Thursday October 1 1853 at Community Hospital Mt Pleasant weighing seven pounds five ounces
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pfc
Karlyle Coveart
Clare General Hospital
Gregory Allen
Pic
Coveart
Japan
Martin Blackledge
Marion
Ernest Kennedy
East Sixth Street
Clare
Annouate
Mt. Pleasant
Douelag Keith
Fall Revivals Begin Tuesday at Clare Nazarene Church
The Clare Nazarene Church announces fall revival meetings starting Tuesday October 20 with Rev Marvin Cooper of Arlington Virginia as speaker He has pastored in Clarksville Detroit Flint Washington Omaha and Arlington and led the Nebraska district as superintendent for four years Cooper helped establish Nazarene churches including First Church in Flint and Detroit and Omaha Central Church He is a noted author and musician with volumes of poetry and gospel hymns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clare Nazarene Church
Marvin Cooper
Arlington
Virginia
Church of the Nazarene
Clarksville
Philadelphia Bible College
Cooper
Bud Robinson
Nazarene
First
Flint
Detroit
Omaha
Nebraska
Central Church
Social Bridge and Birthday Events Highlight Community Life
The Friday Bridge Club hosted two contract games with Mrs Alberta Bigknell among the hose less guests, high scores earned by Mrs Homer Douglas and Mrs James Raagsat. Arthur Ginn celebrated his 85th birthday with family including Byron and Mrs LeDelia Blanchard, and Marshall Bonham attended. Golfers enjoyed favorable weather with Jingles as the feature play and Mrs N A Elden winning a ball. Church of God Home Builders held a chili supper and elected officers to remain. Mrs Norman Behrenke entertained two-table contract, high Mrs Allen McKee. The Hight O Clock Hight Club met for two tables. high Mrs Charles Richter. Mrs Archambault and relatives surprised sister Mas Hulletman in Shepherd, and birthday celebrations continued for Mrs Laurence Seliter with family visiting. Congregation photos and a surprise birthday lunch for Rev Brinkman capped the evening at the parsonage recreation room.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rank ‘Mitchel
Sanford
Rhoda Buiba
Hinkleville
Thomas Abbbott
Hazel Buldk
Detroit
Fred Irwin
Marlene “Ear
Adrian
Carl Lear
Wqorenk Honeychurch
Lansing
Harl Henderson
Borns Bird
Canada
Duluth
Minnesota
William Gilson
Jule Gendregske
Harrison
Roy Gordon
Lee
Henry
Pleasant Lake
Indiana
Glen Hammond
Hart Fillhart
Gertrude Pratt
Fillhart
Fostoria Ohio
Alwim Smith
Alma
Omer Parent
Danny Campbell
William,Campbell
Catharine Beale
Margaret Wall
Lena Irving
Nellie Niemeyer
Houghton Lake
Marge Pattengill
Ernest Green
Sherry Green
Harold Wise
Midland
Arnold Green
Dora Green
Wilbur Lower
Hubbard Lake
Frank Nachman
Clare
F. J P. Davis
Chattanooga
Tennessee
Winter Park
Florida
Mt. Lookout
Great Smoky Mountains
Knoxville
Tenn
Alberta Bigknell
L. W. Jackson
Homer Douglas
James RaAgsat
Arthur Ginn
Byron
LeDelia Blanchard
Marshall Bonham
Bridge Club
Robert Ackerman
Cleland, Green
Mt. Pleasant
Charles Richter
Ralph “Ackerman
Jon
Church of God
Brother Pierce
Rhea Davis
Brinkman
St Cecilia Home and Chinot Guild Meet October 1
The St Cecilia Home and Chinot Guild met in church parlors on Thursday October 1 for general discussion of Purchases. They referred the items to the purchasing committee including Mrs Dan McDonald Mrs Albert Haley Mrs Ford Seibt and Ethel Gleason. Refreshments were served by Mrs Flor ence Robinett Mrs Barney Scott and Mrs Dewey Wood.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Cecilia
Chinot Guild
Dan McDonald
Albert Haley
Ford Seibt
Ethel Gleason
Plorence Robinett
Barney" Scott
Mas
Dewey Wood
Autumn Shower Honors Mrs Bartow at Clare High
A color full autumn shower honored Mrs Ailvin Bartow formerly Ivah Emery of Clare High School. Held Sept 29 at Mrs Harold Fleming home with co hosts Mrs Louisa Bowler Miss Doris Gerow Mrs Olive Hivans Mrs Leota Van Byery and Mrs Egwart Bowerman. Dessert of ice cream and cake followed by canasta and gifts for the guest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ailvin Bartow
iMra
Ivah Emery
Clare High School
Harold Fieming
Louisa Bowler
Doris Gerow
Olive Hivans
Leota van Byery
Egwart Bowerman
Extension Club elects officers at Andersonville meeting
The Andersonville Extension Group met at Mrs. Fred Zinser's home on September 28 with ten members present. Officers were elected: Chairman Ethel Acker, Vice Chairman Dorothy Smith, Secretary and Treasurer Blanche Zinser, News Reporter Onalete Haring, Leaders Florence Renner and Marion Dennis. The lesson on Making of Christmas Gifts was led by Mrs. George Renner and Mrs. Jay Haring. Lunch was served by the hostess. The next meeting will be at Mrs. Dorothy Smith's home in October.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andersonville
Fred Zinser
Ethel Acker
Dorothy Smith
Blanche Zinser
Onalete Haring
Florence Renner
Marion Dennis
George Renner
Jay Haring
North Vernon Extension Group Budgets Year Plan and Birthday Sake
The North Vernon Extension Group met September 24 at Mrs. John Walworths with nine members present. They planned for the year and a Christmas gathering. Secret Pals were revealed and gifts exchanged, then canceled in favor of a monthly birthday celebration. Lunch was served in paper bags. The next meeting will be at Mrs. Arthur Thayers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Vernon
John Walworth
Arthur Thayer
East Vernon Extension Group Meets for October Workshop
The East Vernon Extension Group held an all day meeting at the home of Mrs. Fred Verette on Thursday October 1 with leaders Mrs. Harold White and Mrs. Ferdinand Seifler presenting a Christmas Work Shop lesson packed with gift ideas. A noon spot luck dinner was served by hostess Mrs. Dale Stowgh and committee. Earlier on September 10 at Mrs. Clyde Stoy's home officers were elected for the coming year with Mrs. Dale tough as chairwoman and other officers named.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
East Vernon
Fred Verette
Harold White
Ferdinand Seifler
Dale Stowgh
Otis Noarthon
Lena Brewer
Elsie Wild
Clyde Stoy
Dale Tough
Ferdinand Seillot
Wilson Samiborn
Millions Play Bridge Across United States
The 1953 Yearbook of the American Peoples Encyclopedia notes 20 million Americans play bridge monthly. The American Contract Bridge League lists 40 000 tournament players last year and about 500 000 duplicate players nationwide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Peoples Encycclopedia
American Contract Bridge League
Congregational Women Discuss Reorganization
The Congregational Women's Fellowship held its first meeting on Monday October 5 with new president Mrs Harold Fleming presiding. Devotions were led, a solo sung, and members were divided into Phillips 66 discussion groups. A committee was named to study reorganizing the women's organizations with members listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congregational Womens Fellowship
Harold Fleming
Carleton -Garthe
Arthur Damoth
Lionel Duncan
Phillips 66
Willis Hawkins
Ben Bosink
C.A. Brink
George ‘Beck
Gertrude Gardiner
Frank Hochstetter
Beta Sigma Phi Regular Meeting Held at Congregational Church
The Beta Sigma Phi sorority met Tuesday evening in the Congregational Church basement at 8:00 for their regular meeting. Mrs. John Wicklund Jr introduced guest speaker Mrs. William Maxwell who presented flower arrangements color schemes and fall bulb planting. Two artificial bouquets were awarded to Mrs. Willard Cook and Mrs. Rex Allen. refreshments followed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beta Sigma Phi
Robert Pinaire
John Wicklund, Jr
William Maxwell
Willard ‘Cook
Rex. Allen
Clara Rebekah Lodge Holds Halloween Lodge Meeting
Mrs Vi Holt presided as noble grand with Gareth Irwin and Fannie Yeoman as officers. Ten past noble grands welcomed, Emma Perry introduced. District meeting set for October 15 in Weidman, Halloween party planned October 28 in masquerade style. Birthday guests included Bessie Holquist Eva Nowlen Florence Irwin Fern Wright Margaret Da Voy e and Etta Abbott. Supper served. tables festive with Halloween decor. Yeoman gave grace and led singing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clara Rebekah
Vi Holt
Gareth Irwin
Fannie Yeoman
Emma Perry
Noble Grand
Farwell Rebekah Lodge
Theta Rho Girls Club meeting plans camp sponsorship
The Clara Theta Rho Girls Club held its regular meeting on Thursday evening October 1 with Carol Mitchell, president, in charge. The group discussed the Rebekah and Odd Fellows Camp and voted to sponsor sending a girl to the camp next summer. Several names were presented for possible members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Theta Rho
Clara Theta: Rho Girs
Eveing
Carol Mitchell
Oddfellows
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Allen ‘McKee
Paul Schroeder
Dale Randle
Dexter Hiden
Robert Archambault
Gordon Jones
Grace House
Henry Assman
Walter Keller
Shepherd
Mas. ©, JR
Hulletman
Laurence Seliter
Dale Ouderkirk
Robert Seiter
Ann Arbor
Murl Randall and Children
Houghton Heightts
Lynn Sinalberry
Gladiwin
Eeric Cail
North Vernon Group
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Neil iSowle
Bud Drebert
Wester
Billy Graham
Redd Harper
Cindy Walker
Sons of the Pioneers
Chane of the
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Hardin-Simmons
Rollin’ Plains
Cindy
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Fort, Worth
1000 Voice Crusade
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