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Newspaper

Clare Sentinel

Location

Clare, Michigan, United States of America

Date

Oct 11, 1940

Page

14

Bridge Clubs Share Social Evenings and Birthdays in Local Homes

The Friday Afternoon Bridge Club met at Mrs. John Hall’s east Seventh Street home with Mrs. M. Feighner and Mrs. George Stanfield. high scores were won by Mrs. Jay Green and Mrs. Sanford. Multiple gatherings followed through the week with hosts including Mrs. Roy Harter Mrs. Wehrly Mrs. Murdoch and Mrs. Krell plus a seventh birthday party for Sylvia Sue McCluskey at Tourist Park with cake and candles.

John Hall East Seventh Street M. 2. Feighner Harrybirds Roy Harter J. M. Ankram Erwin Zinger Harold Loomis Harry ‘Wehrly Hight Point Lake Frank Murdoch East Sixth Street Robert McMillen Josephine Murdoch C. W. Lynch Omer Parent Henry Ackerman F. C. Sanford Gleason John Asline Ethel Allen George Stanfield John Booherley Stanfield Roy Cimmerer Cimmerer Leo Oden Louie Thayer John Strough George White Mrs. Oden L. BE. Davy Jow White Sylvia Sue McCluskey Little Friends McClusky L. W Jackson George Johnson Johnson

Lansing Young Man Honored at Social Event at M. Brock's

A Vernon gathering hosted Billie Graham of Lansing as thirty relatives celebrated before his upcoming government service training. Attendees included Bern Graham Pauline Devinne Roland Cooke and families, plus Tomlin Brasington Pedgrift Walters groups from nearby towns.

Lansing M. Brock Marshall Breck Vernon Billie Graham Bern Graham Pauline Devinne Roland Cooke William Tomlin Bobby Billie Alma Melvin Brasington James Pedgrift Arden Walters

Bellows Honored at Lamphere Home Shower

Nile Bellows and his wife were honored at a miscellaneous shower Tuesday evening at the Lamphere residence of her parents Mr. and Mrs. Frank Lamp. About seventy relatives and friends attended and many gifts were given as Miss Betty Lampshere and Mrs. Marjory Foster oversaw arrangements. A lunch followed the entertainment and social hour.

Roy Porter Bay City Charles Krell Mrs. Porter

K T S Club Hosts Mrs Zinser for Evening Gather ing

Mrs Ellen Zinser hosted the K T S Club at her home on Thursday evening. The group recalled old school days and played cards with prizes won by Mrs Phlenene Hart first, Mrs Blanche Jones second, and Mrs Pauline Dixon consolation.

Ellen Zinser K.T.S. Club Phlenene Hart Blanche Jones Pauline Dixon

Mrs. Zinzer Honored at Book Club Birthday Event

Mrs. Erwin Zinzer arrived to find Book of the Month Club members hosting a birthday gathering in her honor. The surprise Monday luncheon featured club membership and warm wishes for Zinzer.

Erwin Zinzer Edwin Zinser

Birthday dinner and gift mark celebration

A bountiful dinner honored her birthday. After the meal a lovely gift was presented. Book discussions were led by Mrs. L. H. Thompson and Mrs. Ernest Luoma. The afternoon program was both interesting and educational while also offering help.

L. H. Thompson Ernest Luoma

Miss Natalie Smith Birthday Lawn Party Celebrated

Miss Natalie Smith celebrated her fourteenth birthday with a lawn party for fourteen guests at her parents home on North McBegan Street. The event featured dancing prizes for Billie Hawkins and Alexander A. Wylie, a weiner roast, balloons and streamers, with gifts for the celebrant.

Natalie Smith N. H. Smith Natalie

Sensational Clearance Sale of Gift Articles and Furnishings

Classified liner advertises a sensational clearance sale of gift articles furnishings and pictures at Gift and Power Shop. Page 3 advertisement note suggests results and nearing deadline.

Legion Larman Post Members Attend Ninth District Meeting

Clare American Legion Post members Conrad Walker and Alexander B. Wylie attended the Ninth District Association meeting at the American Legion Home in Muskegon. Department Vice Commander Walker spoke on National Defense and Membership, and Judge Wylie addressed Sons of the American Legion. Circuit Judges Sanford and Gadola served as Toastmaster and speaker on Child Welfare Americanism and National Defense.

Clare American Legion Conrad Walker Alexander B. Wylie Ninth District Association American Légion Muskegon Department Walker Ninth District National Defense Judge Wylie Sons of the American Legion Joseph F. Sanford Paul V. Gadola Flint

Supreme Court Upholds Connecticut Contraceptives Ban

The Connecticut Supreme Court upholds the state anti birth control law prohibiting contraceptive use without exception. The ruling sustains a strict restriction affecting residents seeking birth control options under state statute.

Connecticut Supreme Court

Teachers Guests of Study Club at Art Damoth Home

The Clare Study Club met at Mr and Mrs Arthur Damoths home for a reception honoring Clare school teachers and wives. Sixty members and guests attended with prizes won by Miss Mildred Harwood and Mr Damoth.

Art Damoth Clare Study Club Arthur Damoth Clare School Harold Menning John Empey Wimner Hagers Mildred Harwood Mr.Damoth Damoth Canada Study Club Willard Bicknell Coleman Study Club

Farwell Woman's Club Safety Night Recap

The Farwell Woman's Club held a Safety Night program with Miss Ida Vandenburg reading papers. Louis Loby provided music as Emma Littlefield celebrated her eighty third birthday and plans for Mt. Pleasant federation attendance were discussed.

Farwell Woman's Club Ida Vandenburg Louis Loby Emma Littlefield State Federation Mt. Pleasant Horton Ina Davison Alice Henry Gladys Wolyen James Stanley Belle Graham

Rebekahs Meet Tuesday at Hall in Ann Arbor Plans

Fourteen Rebekahs met at their hall Tuesday evening with Mrs. Henrietta Smith in charge. Committees reported and plans for raising funds were discussed. Mrs. Crystal Walters was designated delegate to the Rebekah Assembly in Ann Arbor next week with Mrs. Etta Snider as alternate. Mrs. Snider read a short piece. Mrs. Fannie Schultz won the mystery box and members enjoyed chocolates.

Rebekahs Henrietta Smith Noble Crystal Walters Ann Arbor Etta Snider

War Halts Doll Imports From Europe In Fort Worth

Fort Worth Texas B L Leininger owner of a doll hospital laments wars that stop doll and doll part imports from Europe. He notes American made dolls are better yet many dolls are repaired and kept intact. imports have surged in price by about 50 percent. Leininger has 25 years experience repairing all kinds of dolls.

Fort Worth Texas B. L. Leininger Europe Leininger America Germany European

Auction Selling Brings More for Stock in Texas

CENTER TEXAS The chant of the cattle auctioneer signals prosperity to east Texas ranchmen and farmers. The new auction system yields top livestock prices, with barn operators taking a small handling fee of 75 cents per head for cattle and 25 cents for hogs and goats. Auctioneers are paid by the barn operators. Stockmen prefer competitive bidding to direct sales from pastures.

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