Farwell Auld Lang Syne Celebration Draws 101
The Farwell Labor Day Home coming Celebration on Sept 4, 1954 drew 101 former students and friends to the Farwell school for a banquet. The program featured addresses, musical solos, reminiscences, and a brief business meeting, with plans to gather again next year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farwell Auld
Farwell
Farwell School
WSCS8
Christine Straton Stinchcombe
Wilton Powell
Delia Stinchcombe
Mt. Pleasant
Erma "Powell Sproul
Birch Run
Morning Glory
Martinello
Hileen Brow
Edith Stinchcombe Giesler
Midland
Minerva Gardiner
Della Leonard Stinchcombe
Ruby Adams Graham
Dale Hines
Frank Warner
Mobile Bay
Chesapeake Bay
Stinchcombe
Ellen Davison Graham
Lola Holmés Fordyce
Treas
Montre Gee
Farwell Scouts to Collect for Polio Fund Monday Night
Farwell Boy Scouts will visit homes September 13 from 6 30 to 7 30 p m to solicit donations for the Emergency Polio Fund Lights on Monday night as a community appeal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farwell
Boy Scouts
September Community Calendar with Local Events
A list of upcoming events across the week including O.E.S activities, League All Star Game, Woman's Club, Boy Scouts for Polio March, various council and school meetings, Chamber of Commerce, VIW Auxiliary, School Day at the Fair, Rebekah Lodges, Royal Arch Masonic Chapter, Assembly Program with Magician, and a football event at Coleman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alica L. Seeley O.E.S
Woman's ‘Club
Chamber of Commerce
V.I.W
Rebekah
Royal Arch Masonic
Coleman
Farwell Bail Fans Enjoy Labor Day Little League Thriller
A Labor Day weekend recap shows Farwell and Harrison battling in a 2 to 1 extra inning Little League finale. Key plays include Mike Brown's first inning dash and a late Graves theft that sealed the win. Farwell dominates the M C I League final 12 to 0 over Harrison with Sowle, Moore, Freem, and Willey delivering big hits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mike Brown
Bill Gelston
Clare Hardware
Thayer
Samborn
Campbell
the Hardware
Graves
Farwell
Harrison
Sowle
Jesse
Femby
Moore
Jack
Rilett
Freem
Ed Willey
Wink West
Ump
Ray
Ting Bee
Amble
Elt
Haggart
Burke
Goodby Femby
Rex
Joe Willey
F&f
Bruce
Lowley Moore
Marshall
Big Boys
Duke's Hardware Boys
Coleman
Ewatt
Sewart
Abi Riletis
M.C
Social Roundup of Weekend Visits and Local Gatherings
The piece lists numerous visits and weekend guests across families in St Louis area, naming Robert Lucas, Clinks, Georges, Millers, Gilsons, Routheaux, Wardwells, Sniders, Irwins, Renner, Hartmans, Leist, Luces, Wickerts, and Moores. It notes church attendance, a Detroit wedding, and Labor Day family reunion with four generations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Lucas
St Louis
Clink
Robert. Hanes
Dover
George Clinks
Albert Miller
A. J. Gilson and Son
Petersburg
Michigan
Kenneth Routheaux
Lake
Odessa
Duane’ Miller
Dora Gilson
Esther Skinner
Harvey Wardwell
Farwell
Fred
Wardwell
Jack Allbee
Clarence Shaner
Mr. Pleasant
Clarence Wardwell
Punt
Aaron Irwin
Plymouth
Livonia
Everett Irwins
Chester Halsteads
Jerry Snider
Detroit
Bar Snider
Gertrude Scott
Everett Irwin
Leia Bea
Arthur Rocco
Aaron Irwins
Gene Cashin
Terry
Barry
Jimmy
Midland
Gene
Sherrdy
Ind
Jack Renner
Gilmore Church of Christ
William Hartman and Sons
Cohoctal
John Hartman
Henry Hilborn
St. Helens
John
William Hartmans
Raymond Reed
Lansing
Loren Leist
Morris Leist
Columbus
Ohio
Wickert
Walter Smith
Nola
Bobbie Smith
Flint
Jimmy Alan
Baiel Smith
Clare
Ernie Wickert
Keith
Blanchard
Dean Luce
Larry Schofield
Pinellas ‘Park
Florida
Herbert Lee
Sanford
Alma
Vira Luce
Don Luces
Harry Webster
Bill
Grand Rapids
Don Luce
John Moore
Moore
Hugene
Community News from Gilmore Grange and Surrounding Families
Mrs Keith Scott hosts and guests include Mr and Mrs Frank Robison of Port Huron and the Lavertys. The Variety Club meets with Lucile Brown. October 7 is next meeting with Alice Rawson. Many local families from Farwell, St Johns, Pontiac, Lansing visit or stay with neighbors and attend dinners and weekend gatherings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Robison
Port Huron
John Lavertys
Fred, Jackson
St. Johns
Olive Laverty
Keith Scotts
Lau Cile Brown
Alice
Rawson
Lucille
John Robison
Willis
Milan Robison
Walter’ Smedley
Olive ‘Laverty
Ewart Blackerby’s
Pontiac
John F. Shilling Jr
Herbert Biriling
Keith, Scott
John J
Farwell
Leo .King
John Wysong
Dale Wysong
John Archbold
Michigan safety patrols ready as school doors open
As schools reopen 44 000 safety patrol boys and girls will guard students traveling to classes. The Automobile Club of Michigan asks parents to give patrollers full cooperation to keep roads safe, noting last year had no fatalities on patrol routes. The club has distributed 11 000 full sized posters to Michigan schools.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michigan
Automobile Club of Michigan
Auto Club
Somers and Dillons Enjoy Sunday Picnic Visit
Mr and Mrs O M Somers visited Mr and Mrs John Dillon Sr Sunday August 29 and shared a roadside park picnic. Also present were Mr and Mrs John Dillon Jr and Mr and Mrs Julius Schaeffer. Wm Hileman Jr spent Wednesday at the Somers home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O. M. Somers
John Dillon Sr
Road Side
John Dillon Jr
Julius Schaeffer
Wm. Hileman Jr
Clinks Attend 100-Year Edson-Wiatt Reunion in Missouri
Mr and Mrs George Clink visited Missouri to attend the Edson Wyatt reunion at Lake Contrary Park St Joseph on June 22. The reunion started a century ago, paused for 12 years, and was recently reorganized with over 250 attendees including Edson ancestors who helped settle Massachusetts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Clink
Missouri
Edson-Wiatt
Lake Contrary Park
St. Joseph
Clink
Wyatt
Edson
England
America
Massachusetts
Clinks
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SHEDD
Kroger Devils Fantasy
P. L. Standard
Kroger Sauerkraut
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Howard Jones
W. 4Th
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SCUM
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Hes
Pinto Beans Country Club
Hominy
Kroger Grapefruit
Keyko
Embassy
Fould
Elberta
Marilyn -Pitchford
Gilmore Grange
Mrrs
Keith Scott
Helplygur
Clare Memorial Shop
Mel Mehanberg
McEwan Street
Dan McDonald's
Ford Service
Kelly Ranch Shop
Howell
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