Clare Chatter highlights visits and local greetings
The Clare Sentinel notes social calls across Clare County. Mrs. Charles Robinson of Birch Run and Detroit visited Mr. and Mrs. James Yeoman en route to a Cadillac retreat. Thomas Finch, serving in Vietnam, earns a Specialist 4 rank. Various families hosted relatives from Detroit, Milford, Mt. Clemens, Lake Orion, and Pontiac, including gatherings for the Clarabella Encampment, a housewarming at Wheeler, and birthday observances for Dr. E C Shurlow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dwight BeDell
Harvey Heatlie
Peggy
Detroit
John Downey
Milford
Ron Szumlinski
Mt. Clemens
Etta Mann
Lake Orion
A. E. Rakestraw
Southfield
Arthur Farley
Mt. Pleasant
Duane Shipes
Boyne City
Dan Czyzewski
David Seiter Sr
Tom Brockway
Lake Geneva
Basil Cole
Reid
Lowell Wolfgang
Wheeler
Cloyce Schultheiss
St. Louis
Earl Kisser
Bay City
Ray Shurlow
Lapeer
E.C. Shurlow
Homer Lear Retires After 29 Years in Service
Mr and Mrs Carl Lear welcomed their son Homer of Rockford Illinois for the weekend. Homer has retired after 29 years of active service and has taken a position with Weyerhauser Lumber Company. He is being indoctrinated into his duties. A family dinner followed at the home of his daughter and husband Mr and Mrs Leonel Green and Dennis. Others present were Mr and Mrs Ronald Schunk and children and Mr and Mrs Michael Haley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carl Lear
Homer
Rockford Illinois
Weyerhauser Lumber Company
Leonel Green
Dennis
Ronald Schunk
Michael Ha~ley
Kathleen Joan Kistler Weds Virgil William Kistler
Mrs. John Blackledge announces the marriage of her daughter Kathleen Joan to Virgil William Kistler. The ceremony occurred September 28 with only immediate family in attendance. The Kistlers hosted a family dinner prior to their northern honeymoon and will reside on Colonville Road.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Blackledge
Kathleen Joan
Virgil William Kistler
Carl Kistler
Mrs. Kistler
Colonville Road
Sorority Chapters Plan Ritual of Jewels Dinner
The Delta Psi Chapter met at Town and Country to discuss the Ritual of Jewels dinner on November 9 as part of rushing. Beta Sigma Phi plans include selling dessert cookbooks and nine Ritual of Jewels to be rushed in spring.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Delta Psi
Beta Sigma Phi Sorority
Beta Sigma Phi
Carol Cotton
Marge Seiter
XI Beta Gamma
Schaeffer
Pat Clark
Hospital
Kermit Hainley
Eagle Boys Village
Ann Busche
Royalaires Quartette to perform sacred music at Colonville Church
Owosso based Royalaires Quartette will present an hour of sacred music at the Colonville Church of God on October 13 at 8 p.m. Rev. Charles Hilliard and congregation invite the public to attend. Senior Citizens meet October 15 at Clare Congregational Church with a special speaker. WCTU gathers October 15 at 8 p.m. with Hilda Strouse in Colonville. members and guests welcome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Royalaires Quartette
Owosso
Colonville Church of God
Charles Hilliard
Clare Congregational Church
W.C.T.U
Hilda Strouse
Colonville
St John Lutheran Ladies Aid Meets in October Session
The October 1 meeting was called to order by Ada line Berhenke with thirteen members and two guests. Mrs Adriene Frey joined as a new member and Helen Hein was named to the Altar Committee. Martha Prentiss and Neva Mielke were elected to the nominating committee to present a slate for November elections. Hostesses were Mrs Prentiss and Mrs Mielke.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. John’s Lutheran Ladies Aid
Adaline Berhenke
Waterstradt
Adriene Frey
Helen Hein
Martha Prentiss
Neva Mielke
Prentiss
Mielke
New Members Welcomed at Congregational Fellowship
Twenty seven members attended the Congregational Fellowship gathering in the church lounge with Mrs. John Finlayson presiding. Devotions were led by Mrs. Joseph L. Kennedy. Plans were made for the November 5 luncheon and the December 3 bazaar at the church. A skit titled World at Your Door was performed by Mrs. Jerry Forsberg, Mrs. John Green, and Mrs. Ed Vernon. Hostesses were Mrs. Stuart Bicknell and Mrs. Floyd Kinde.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congregational Fellowship
John Finlayson
Joseph L. Kennedy
Jerry Forsberg
John Green
Ed Vernon
Stuart Bicknell
Floyd Kinde
Senior Citizens Meet At Congregational Church
Forty three seniors and guests gathered at the Congregational Church for a Tuesday noon meeting. A luncheon followed with Grace by Howard Cotton. Lucius Fuller, president, led the business session as Robert Greer played saxophone with Mrs. Norell Mahon on piano.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congregational Church
Howard Cotton
Lucius Fuller
Robert Greer
Norell Mahon
John Bell
John Stough
Lear
Fred Sexton
William Gilson
Effie Hales
Florence Parish
Ruth Koch
Six Cap
Gladwin
Various Card Clubs Meet in Harrison and Nearby Homes
The John R Bridge Club gathered with Mrs. Ben Bosink in Harrison for two tables of contract with Mrs. Paul Hoffman winning first and Mrs. Earl Baumgarth second. The Hanky Club hosted by Mrs. John Stough enjoyed two tables of pepper and lunch. The Rebekah Pepper Party at the L.C.F. Hall drew nine tables. James Yeoman won with three peppers, while high scores went to Mrs. Pauline Whiteside and Howard Cotton. The Pepper Club met at the Elvin Larrance home with Frank Newman and Shirley Faber top scorers. The Eight O Clock Eight met at Town and Country with high scores to Mrs. Ernest Bryant. The Wednesday Evening Bridge Club dined with Mrs. Murl Houghton. the group will meet again with Mrs. Louisa Bowler in two weeks. Mrs. Erma Glass of Midland visited Frank Simpson and family for a birthday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John R Bridge Club
Ben Bosink
Harrison
Paul Hoffman
Earl Baumgarth
Sow
Allen McKee
Jacks
John Hall
Rebekah
Elvin Larrance
Frank Newman
Shirley Faber
Otis
Rose Northon
Low
Charles Smith
Ruby Newman
Faber
Frank Faber
Willard Koch
Ernest Bryant
Ralph Ackerman
Roy Dunbar
Murl Houghton
John White
Louisa Bowler
Initiation for Oct 15 Thirty-eight Rebekahs Held Meeting
Thirty-eight Rebekahs met Tuesday evening led by Gennie Strouse as noble grand and Pauline Whiteside as vice grand presiding. Substitute officers were Eva Schlafley Fern Archambault Marge Farley and Madeline Seiter. Twenty-two past noble grands answered roll call. Cecil Bouchey was installed as outside guardian to fill Alba Lyness vacancy, aided by Patsy Schlafley as marshal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rebekahs
Gennie Strouse
Pauline Whiteside
Eva Schlafley
Fern Archambault
Marge Farley
Madeline Seiter
Cecil Bouchey
Alba Lyoness
Patsy Schlafley
Shal
Assembly
Helen Welch
Lois Rutter
Agnes Pudvay
Patsy
Rebekah Assembly
Grand Rapids
Rebekah Lodge
Jackson Wyoming
Olive Irwin
Upper Peninsula
Fern Wright
Margaret la Voye
Birthday Surprise for Mrs Frances Tomaski in Family Celebration
Mrs Frances Tomaski enjoyed a Sept 29 gathering at her daughter and son in law Mr and Mrs Joe Ahac with about fifty relatives. A tiered cake by Mrs Joe Tomaski crowned a pot luck dinner while gifts and cards were exchanged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frances Tomaski
Joe Ahac
Joe Tomaski
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