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Newspaper
Clare Sentinel
Location
Clare, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Oct 09, 1953
Page
13
Church school will occur Sunday morning with no preaching service due to the district conference at the new church. The first service begins 9 30 AM followed by preaching. A 3 PM business meeting and sack lunch are scheduled, and Evangelist Carter will preach Sunday evening at 8 PM.
The Odd Fellows met Wednesday night with Noble Grand Frank Coker presiding. They voted to send a member to the school board meeting on October 12. A plan to hold one monthly meeting for entertainment is being worked out. Officers urge all members to attend lodge meetings.
October events include a High School Dance at 8:30 p.m. on Friday the 9th, School Board meeting and Woman's Club on Monday the 12th, Chamber of Commerce and Auxiliary on Tuesday the 13th, Lodges and Girl Scouts assembly on Wednesday the 14th at 2:45 p.m., Royal and Masons on Thursday the 15th, and a football game at 8:00 p.m. on Friday the 16th.
Farwell Churches list service times for the Reorganized Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints and the Farwell Methodist Church. Pastor Hubert Beavers leads Sunday school at 10:00 a m and preaching at 11:00 a m with Donald Barber and Betty Barber as directors and leaders. evening service at 8:00 p m. choir practice and prayer meeting midweek. Zions League Thursday night. The Methodist Church led by Pastor L Q Nevins offers Sunday School at 10:20 a m and worship at 11:20 a m.
Grace Bible Church led by Rev. A D Telder holds morning worship at 11:00 AM with Young Peoples Services at 8:00 PM and evening worship at 7:45 PM.
Mrs. Ruby Strong came home Friday evening after a several day visit in Detroit. A tea in her honor at the Grosse Pointe Tea Room was given by former coworkers and twelve old friends who enjoyed reminiscing about old times.
Rev Galusha, former pastor of Clare Baptist Church, will be guest speaker at Grace Bible Church Panwell on Sunday October 11. Since the resignation of Rev Telter, guest speakers have candidated at the church. Galusha and his wife are noted musicians and will perform several numbers. A short snappy service is planned.
The Farwell column notes bake and harvest sale receipts around $30 and events around town. Numerous visits and weekend gatherings are listed with friends and relatives in Lake, Midland, Lansing and Clare, plus travel to Cadillac and Mt Pleasant for institutes and hospital visits.
Pvt. Laurel Osborn left home for service after visiting his parents Mrs. Ruth Osborn and Mr. Elmer Osborn in New Buffalo. He rode to Chicago by bus and planned further travel to Washington en route to Alaska.
A school page describes First and Second Grade activities including lunch money plans, making ibooklets about preparation for winter, Halloween designs, and summer trip highlights. Third graders list new students and time-telling progress while studying animal diets, seeds, and classroom observations of a kitten and various species.
The Blue Star Mothers gathered Monday night with president Mary Maynard presiding. Fourteen members attended and voted to begin planning again soon. They also selected a member to attend the October 12 school board meeting as requested. Mrs. Nex Bentley won the mystery package.
The Rebekah Lodge met with Noble Grand Mina De Forest presiding. Sixteen members and one visitor attended. Ruth Miller was elected degree team captain. Ethel Thrush won the mystery packages.
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