Local social circles showcase September gatherings and birthdays
The Ladies Union plans a September 10 meeting at Mrs. Thos Groves home while the Auxiliary meets September 9 with Mrs Gladys White for a daylong bazaar prep. Geraldine Brown hosts a tenth birthday tea for twelve. Mrs Harold Fleming and Mrs Arleigh Gorr co host a shower for Mrs Lionel Duncan. Club events include August Past Matron meeting for Mrs Hochstetler’s move, and multiple bridge and tea gatherings with guests from out of town attending family get togethers and showers.
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The
Ladies Union
Byrday
Thos. Groves
Harold Fleming
Arleigh Gorr
Lionel Duncan
Duncan
Evening social features prizes and cake at Schultz gathering
John Schultz and Mrs. Bryant had low scores. Mrs. Tupper and Mrs. Schultz won traveler prizes. Hostess Mrs. Gordon McIntosh served refreshments including a decorated birthday cake. Mr. Schultz received a gift from the group.
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John Schultz
Try the Moon Club
Earl Tupper
George Bryant
Scotes
Bryant
Tupper
Schultz
Gordon McIntosh
Mr. Schultz
Evelyn Acre and Herman Cohrs Wed at Marine City
Miss Evelyn Acre daughter of Mr and Mrs John Acre Clare and Pic Herman Cohrs son of Mr and Mrs Charles Cohrs Marine City were married in the Lutheran Church Marine City August 12 by Reverend B W Matzner. Bride wore laurel green street length dress and tiger lilies. Bridesmaid Evelyn Koch wore aqua dress and tiger lilies. Elmer Atkinson attended groom. Mrs Cohrs will work at Detroit Gasket Co and Mr Cohrs returns to marine base San Diego California.
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Evelyn Acre
John Acre
Clare
Pic
Herman Cobhrs
Charles Cohrs
Marine City
B. W. Matzner
Evelyn Koch
Elmer Atkinson
Pfc Doris Sparbel Honored At Unique Party
Mrs Glen Thompson and Mrs Laurie Woodward hosted a Tuesday afternoon party in honor of their sister Pfc Doris Sparbel of the WAC on furlough from Des Moines Iowa. Pie was the feature of the day and the prize winner for eating the most pie remained a secret. Guests included Mrs Jim Lyons Mrs Norman Maxwell Mrs Paul Mance and Mrs J K Sparkel Doris accompanied Mrs Lyons to Midland and stayed until Wednesday evening.
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Glen Thompson
Laurie Woodward
Pfc
Doris Sparbel
W.A.C
Des Moines
Iowa
Jim Lyons
Midland
Norman Maxwell
Paul Mance
J. K. Sparkel
Doris
Mrs. Lyons
Brown Corners C. E. Enjoy Hayride and Pot Luck
The Brown Corners Christian Endeavor youth group held a hayride and marshmallow roast on Wednesday night September 1. About twenty five members rode, sang, and shared a pot luck lunch before returning home with smiles.
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Brown Corners C. E
Brown Corners Christian Endeavor
Johnson-Krell Betrothal Revealed By Bride's Parents
Mr and Mrs Carl E Johnson of LeRoy announce the engagement of their daughter Phyllis to Aviation Cadet Max W Krell son of Mr and Mrs C J Krell of Clare. Phyllis Johnson a graduate of Central Michigan College of Education Mt Pleasant teaches in Mason Michigan Cadet Krell attended Central Michigan College of Education and is in training at Primary Flight School Camden South Carolina. No wedding date set.
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Carl E. Johnson
LeRoy
Phyllis
Max W. Krell
C. J. Krell
Clare
Miss Johnson
Central Michigan College of Education
Mt. Pleasant
Mason
Michigan
Army Air Corps
Krell
Camden
South Carolina
R. H. Young
Grand Rapids
Chester Richard
James Norwood
Harrison
Jim
Family Gathering Honors Nixons for Two Anniversaries
Mrs. Leo Nixon hosted a Sunday gathering at West State Street with 36 relatives to celebrate the Nixons twenty fifth wedding anniversary and her birthday. Guests included families from St. Louis Shepherd Cason Pleasant Midland Coleman Clare and more.
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Leo Nixon
West State Street
Nixons
Sohn Judy
St. Louis
John Sonly
Shepherd
James H. Taylor
Cason
City
Harry Taylor
Max Rhode
Mr. Pleasant
Francis Udelk
Midland
Frank Grant
Coleman
Percy Allen
Loren Garver
Clare
Wedding of Miss Rachel Linnell to J Charles Wynn at Petoskey
Miss Rachel Linnell, a Clare High School teacher, wed J Charles Wynn in a first Presbyterian Church ceremony at Petoskey on Friday August 27 at 4 30 p m. Rev E P Linnell officiated. The couple will reside at 301 Prospect St New Haven Conn after a ten day East trip.
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Rachel Linnell
Clare
Miss Linnell
J. Charles Wynn
First Presbyterian Church
Petoskey
E. P. Linnell
Esther G. Wynn
Johnstown
Penn
Linnell
J. R. Bowden
Miamisburg
Ohio
Jocelyn Griffeth
Pennsylvania
Clark D. West
Ann Arbor
Ralph Dunlop
Stanley Taylor
Harbor Springs
Norman Risk
Wynn
Prospect St
New Haven
Connecticut
George Griffeth
Mrs Hochstetler Honored by Church Groups Thursday
Mrs. Frank Hochstetler was honored Thursday evening at a family fellowship dinner hosted by the Congregational Church and Ladies Guild. Louise Loeffler sent seasonal flowers for the guest of honor. Mrs. Hochstetler, active in church work, is moving to Monroe with friends recalling her contributions.
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Frank Hochstetler
Congregational Church and Ladies Guild
Louise Loeffler
Hochstetler
John Asline
Church and Guild
Monroe
Baptist Sunday School Picnic at Tourist Park
The Baptist Sunday School members held their annual picnic Tuesday afternoon at Clare Tourist Park with about sixty members and friends. A basket dinner was enjoyed, games were supervised by Ruth Gardner, and ball games provided exciting play as attendees planned for another picnic next year.
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The
Baptist Sunday School
Clare
Ruth Gardner
Williamston
Methodist W S C S Holds First Autumn Meeting
The first fall meeting of the Methodist W S C S was held at Mrs A E Mulder's home. President Mrs Theo Wollington led, with prayers by Mrs James Knepper. Guest speaker Oto Pino from Clare High School spoke on Garden Results and Winter Storage, covering four gardening phases and soil types.
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W.S.C.S
A. E. Mulder
Theo Wallington
James Knepper
Eva Bogardus
George Washington Carver
Oto Pino
Clare High School
Rationing at a Glance With Stamp Dates Quick Guide
Blue stamps R 8S T valid through Sept 20 while U V W run Sept 1 to Oct 20. Meats cheese butter fats canned fish canned milk red X Y good now with Z expiring Sept 5 brown. A from Book 3 Sept 12 B Sept 19 expire Oct 2. Sugar stamp 14 good for 6 pounds through Nov 1 stamps 15 and 16 good for 5 pounds each.
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Clare
Red Cross Activities in South Gilmore and Vernon Units
The South Gilmore Red Cross Unit will meet at Mrs. George Pitts home on September Sth with a pot luck lunch. The Vernon group meets at Vernon town hall each Thursday afternoon to prepare seals, bath robes, and fracture pillows for urgent use. Recent items completed and sent include 37 blouses 17 lap robes 4 bath robes 3 layettes 2 pillows 2 sweaters and 1 helmet.
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Gladys White
Vernon Hill
South Gilmore Red Cross
George Pitts
Vernon
Dangers of Home Dry Cleaning Highlight Burns and Explosions
The National Safety Council warns that one in six accidental deaths in America stem from burns explosions and fires. Last year over 6000 people died from these causes, a ten percent rise from 1941. Poisoning by toxic fumes also threatens in home dry cleaning.
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National Safety Council
America
Cautionary advice on home dry cleaning safety
The notice warns against indoor use of dry cleaning. It advises using a noninflammable fluid and performing cleaning outside with ventilation. It stresses drying outside, keeping children and pets away, and paying careful attention to the instructions for safety.
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Mabel Horton
Sandra Schultz
Lorraine Schultz
Sandra
Htta Howard
Joan Marshall
Eunice Geeck
Marjory Bryant
Johnson and Hendrie
George Burda
Arthur Winslow
LaPorte
Devere Schoonover
Saginaw
Raymond Thayer
Roy Kroeger
Hinsdale
Ilinois
Homer Douglas
Eugene Wyman
Richard Hartshorn
Jay Green
Omer Parent
Roy Harter
Frank Murdoch
Henry Ackerman
Martin Loomis
John Stough
A. H. Horton
Hthel Allen
John Doherty
Willard Bicknell
Doherty
Chester Wallace
William Webber
Benton Harbor
J. A. Johnson
Kalamazoo
A. J. Doherty
Sereko Kaifer
Marvin Witbeck
Emil Pfister
Olin Lynch
Witbeck
Henry Garen
Garen
Hahn
Thayers
Herman Cohrs
Petoskey Church
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C’s
Mrs. Hochstetler
Methodist W. S. C. S
Red Cross
South Gilmore
Aires
ROV
E. Cimmerer
Clare, Mich
Consumers Power Company
Council ON Public Health
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