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Newspaper
Clare Sentinel
Location
Clare, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Oct 21, 1965
Page
13
Rock Merrill of Clare has enlisted in the U.S. Airborne. He is at Fort Knox Kentucky for basic training and will proceed to Fort Benning Georgia for jump school.
Mrs Otis McPhail celebrated her 64th birthday with family and 27 guests at her daughter’s home on Sunday. The gathering honored September born events with dinner at noon and birthday cakes in the afternoon. Attendees included Mr and Mrs Charles Johnston of Greenville, Otis McPhail Jr, Albert McPhail of Lansing, and Ralph Randle and girls.
Mrs. George Beck was honored at a farewell luncheon and bridge party held at the Embers in Mt Pleasant last Tuesday. Six tables of bridge followed a lovely luncheon and she received a going away gift. Hostesses included Mrs. Geraldine Kinde and others from Clare. Missing were Otis Yates of Colorado and Frank McPhail and family of Clare.
Miss Alice Van Sicklen daughter of Mr and Mrs Jack Van Sicklen wed James A Richardson son of Mr and Mrs Edward Richardson Sr at Clare Methodist Church on October 9 Rev Howard Dafoe officiated The bride wore a crepe floor length sheath with lace bodice long sleeves attached train Dior bow and red sweetheart rose bouquet The reception followed with a four tier cake and dinner service by church helpers and family members listed among the workers and guests.
Saturday Night Club and John R Club held bridge games with prizes and lunches at members homes. Meet-a-While Club traveled to Coleman October 13 for Bertie Bennett’s 78th birthday party with cake and ice cream for nine members and four guests. A gathering for Dr. Sengupta and family discussed United States India relations after a dinner hosted by the Meeks. Several birthday observances and family gatherings occurred at Coleman homes with neighbors visiting and overnight stays. The Methodist Men met with Electa Circle supplying a dinner for 25 as Norell Mahon chaired the meeting and Ray Owens screened a film on ministerial recruitment.
Josephine Walters and Frederick Bailey united in a candle light ceremony at the First Methodist Church of Farwell on October 16. Rev. John Allen officiated the double ring ceremony with attendees including Mrs. Vernie Rayman sister of the bride and William Bailey brother of the groom. Ushers were Larry Hockin and John Laverty. Frank Warner sang with Mrs. Charles Tryon at the organ. A smorgasbord dinner followed at Town and Country in Clare for forty relatives and guests from multiple cities. The couple will reside at 2410 Alice Street Farwell. the bride works at Clare Manufacturing and the groom is plant manager of Standish Products in Standish.
Clare Congregational church Circle I met for a noon pot luck with Rev and Mrs Wickstrom as guests. Circle II met at 1 30 at Mrs Sam Sheppard home for six members with prayer and devotions. Harvest Bazaar date updated to November 18.
More than 200 relatives and friends attended the Clare I C C F Hall on Sunday afternoon to honor Mr and Mrs James Grigg on their 50th wedding anniversary. The event featured a Pledge of Allegiance, community singing, a variety of musical numbers, and a specially written reading Just Fifty Years.
Mr and Mrs Donald R Brown of Clare announce the engagement of their daughter Connie Marie to Gail F Sowle Jr son of Mr and Mrs Gail F Sowle also of Clare A November wedding is planned
Miss Martha Koch was honored October 15 by Kraft Foods Company in Clare for twenty years of royal service. She received a gold charm bracelet and a Service Citation Certificate as the company’s appreciation.
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