Mrs J Stuart Bicknell Hosts Guild Meeting
Mrs J Stuart Bicknell hosted the Congregational Ladies Guild gathering with a dessert luncheon. Mrs Kenneth Borrer led as president for the month, devotionals by Mrs Oscar Olson, and a program by Mrs Charles Jackson recalling Kuwait experiences. A rummage sale is planned for September 22 and 23 in the church basement. calls for pickup were requested.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Stuart Bicknell
Congregational Ladies Guild
Kenneth Borrer
Oscar Olson
Charles Jackson
Kuwait
Persian Gulf
Betty Fra Sommers and Myron Wysong Exchange Vows
Betty Fra Sommers daughter of O. M. Somers Gilmore and Myron Dale Wysong son of Henry Wysong Farwell exchanged vows at Gilmore Church of Christ parsonage on Saturday September 9 in a single ring ceremony performed by Rev R Green. The couple were attended by Maynard Bailey. The event included a chicken dinner and a three tier wedding cake as main table decoration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Betty Fra Somers
O. M. Somers
Gilmore
Myron Dale Wysong
Henry Wysong
Farwell
Gilmore Church of Christ Parsonage
R. Green
Maynard Bailey
Methodist Rally Day Observed at Clare Church School
Clare Methodist Church held Rally and Promotion Day on Sunday September 10 with large attendance. Mrs Clara Sternaman presided as superintendent while departments promoted, new pupils welcomed, and Bibles presented to several Junior Department members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clare Methodist Church
Clara Sternaman
Karen Spence
Thomas Spence
Lela Cook
Jim Seiter
Bruce Delamarter
Eugene Buzard
Larry Stanley
Billy Wilson
Raymond Neff
Billy Zinser
Lois Lippold
Ruth Ann Grant
Jerry Lloyd
J. J. Seiter
Linda Les Hanna
Bonnie Comstock
Sternaman
Laurence Seiter
Donald Holbrook
Fred Pierson
Leonel Green
Theo Wallington
Ray Hanchett
James Gillespie
Joyce Seiter
Harley Sowle
Walter Broh
Connie Seiter
Yvonne Spence
Baptist King's Daughters Society Elects Officers in Church Parlor
The Baptist King's Daughters Society met in the church parlors on Thursday afternoon September 1 for their annual meeting and election of officers. Mrs. Harry Foss presided and Mrs. Robert Burgess led singing, with a guest speaker sharing a message on Something for Jesus. Refreshments followed as new officers were welcomed and birthday guests honored.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baptist King's Daughters Society
Harry Foss
Robert Burgess
Dewey Paxton
Oliver Birdsall
Carl Chaplin
Roy Kinsey
C. C. "Knapp
Foss
Burgess
Paxton
Birdsall
Bryan Horr
Red Star
Mary Osborn
Minnie Brown
Crystal Walter
Nettie Myers
Pilgrim Youth Group Holds Farewell Party for Two Members
The Pilgrim Youth Fellowship met at the congregational church parlors on Wednesday evening for a farewell surprise honoring two members leaving for college. Darlene Garthe enters nursing school at the University of Michigan and William Barber attends Michigan College of Mining and Technology at Sault Ste. Marie. A pot luck supper followed and a birthday cake marked the group's one year anniversary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pilgrim Youth Fellowship Group
Congregational Church
Darlene Garthe
University of Michigan
William Barber
Michigan College of Mining and Technology
Sault Ste. Marie
George Beck
Wanda Dunbar Weds Edward Powell in Sacred Heart Church
On September 9 Miss Wanda Dunbar married Edward Powell at Sacred Heart Church Mr. Pleasant. Reverend Frederic presided at Nuptial Mass with Mrs. Powell in hunter green and Mrs. Barton as attendant. Best man was John Straka. They planned a trip to Chicago Milwaukee and Northern Michigan.
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Wanda Dunbar
Edward Powell
Sacred Heart Church
Pleasant
Edwin “Frederic
Powell
Carl Barton
John Straka
Chicago
Milwaukee
Michigan
Roy Dunbar
Lake
Mr. Powell
Clare Study Club Opens Season With Luncheon
The Clare Study Club began its season with a Saturday luncheon at Hotel Doherty. President Mrs Everett Cook led the business meeting after garden flower decor and corsages. Mrs Wallace Johnson oversaw the program with piano solos by Mrs Harold Collins and organ selections by Mel Hanay. monthly meetings are set for 8 PM on the first Tuesday in the Methodist Church parlor. The October 3 gathering will host the Clare school faculty with Mrs Norris Hiden as hostess and Rev Oscar Olson to present a book review.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clare Study Club
Hotel Doherty
Everett Cook
Wallace Johnson
Harold Collins
Mel Hanay
Methodist Church
Clare School
Norris Hiden
Oscar Olson
Eastern Stars Open Season With First Meeting
The Zenobia Chapter C.E.S. held the fall season opener on Thursday September 1 in their chapter rooms with Mrs. E. Lehr and Harl Beatty presiding in the Hast. Flags were presented and pledges given as the chapter welcomed back Mrs. Marjory Jackson and Mrs. Blanch Stoll from Kuwait. Alma Seiter served as Ada for the evening and refreshments followed in the dining room.
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Zenobia
C.E.S
Ehleanor Lehr
Harl Beatty
Marjory Jackson
Blanch Stoll
Kuwait
Persian Gulf
Alma Seiter
White Town Reunion in Missaukee County Held at Holland Town Hall
The White Town Reunion took place at Holland Town Hall on Saturday September 2 with a pot luck dinner at one o clock. Former residents attended from Moddersville Clare Harrison Houghton Lake St. Louis Flint Flushing Falmouth Muskegon and other areas. Organizers planned to hold the event again the Saturday before Labor Day next year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Holland Town Hall
Moddersville
Clare
Harrison
Houghton Lake
St. Louis
Flint
Flushing
Falmouth
Muskegon
Louise Peck
Beta Sigma Phi Opens Social Season With Party
Beta Sigma Phi opened its social season with a white elephant party at St. Cecilia's Church basement attended by twenty five members and guests. Luncheon followed games and the first regular meeting is set for Monday evening September 18 with Mrs. Robert Pinaiote in charge of the cultural program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beta Sigma Phi ‘Sorority
St. Cecilia’s
Robert Pinaiote
Social club notes and birthday gatherings around town
Friday bridge club met at Mrs. John Doherty's home with Harv ey Hartshorn winning high score and Richard Hartshorn second. Bernie Snear's cousins gathered for his birthday with bingo, cards and a pot luck lunch. Clare PTA planned a September 18 meeting to meet new teachers. Mrs. Clarence Van celebrated her birthday with friends and gifts. Octo Club held two tables of bridge with Groves and Burdo taking top honors. Birthday party for Waive Holt drew twenty eight guests. Nina Collins was absent due to illness.
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John Doherty
Harvey Hartshorn
Homer Douglas
Richard Hartshorn
Bernie Snear
Clarence van
Roy Beltinck
Dale Groves
Ben Burdo
Beltinck
Hollis Walton
Groves
Burdo
Harley Holt
Waive
Nina Collins
Nina
Harold Collins
Bridge Tournament at Hotel Doherty Begins Wednesday
A bridge tournament opens at Hotel Doherty on Wednesday, September 27, with further details to follow. Organizers invite players to watch for additional particulars and updates.
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Doherty
Bridge Club Hosts Two Tables. Houghton Event Featured
Mrs Murl Houghton hosted a Tuesday bridge gathering for two tables. High score went to Mrs Runno stammerbers, second high to Mrs C B Neft and traveler Mrs Kenneth Borrer. Refreshments served. Mrs A H Mulder announced the marriage of their daughter Lonixe Mulder Demarast to Mr Raymondington DC on Friday September 8 at Clare Michigan. They will live in Clare at 804 Beech Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Murl Houghton
Runno Stammerbers
Neft
Kenneth Borrer
A. H. Mulder
Lonixe
Mulder Demarast
Raymondington
Clare
Michigan
Beech Stirest
Ladies Union Meeting at Mrs. H C Cudney Home
The Ladies Union of the Congregational Church met at the home of Mrs. H C Cudney on Friday with ten members present. President Mrs. Gertrude Gardiner led a short business session, and Mrs. Nellie Niemeyer read for entertainment. Refreshments were shared. A week later the group plans a meeting at Mrs. Gardiner’s home. The Wiret Circle planned a homemade candy sale for September 23.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies Union of the Congregational Church
Gertrude. Gardiner
Nellie Niemeyer
Gardiner
Girele
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Oneida
White’s Jewelers
Betty Fra
Sommers
Myron Wysong
Methodist Church School
King's S
Pilgrim
Pontiac
Clute’s
Pontiac Sales and Services
Clare, Michigan
Eastern Stars
Missaukee County
Beta Sigma Phi
Clare P.T.A
Roy E. Cimmerer
Claze, Michigan
Epsom
Asc
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Clar
McEwan St Ph
Household Appliances Inc
MT. Pleasant
Main St
Ladies Union
H. C. Cudney
E. Fifth St
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