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Newspaper
Clare Sentinel
Location
Clare, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Sep 26, 1947
Page
12
The Sentinel lists subscription rates for Michigan civilians and armed forces, with prices for one year and six months. It invites probate-related notices and requests readers to ask Judge Bates to place printing with The Sentinel.
Beverly Seelinger and Clayton Lee exchanged vows in a Friday afternoon ceremony at the Congregational Church with Rev. Harold Watson officiating. The couple, both from Harrison, celebrated with about 75 guests at Wilson State Park pavilion and plan a weeklong honeymoon before residing in Kebler cottage on Lake Street.
The regular V F W Auxiliary meeting at Memorial Hall drew a good crowd. President Laura Wilson presided as two candidates Mrs Melvin Norman and Mrs Karl Mavis were initiated. Mrs Ruth James of Muskegon District No 7 was guest and inspector. Lunch ended the session served by caretakers Mr and Mrs Melvin Norman.
G W Bartow celebrated his eighty sixth birthday Friday with a birthday cake from his daughter Mrs Chas Amble and family gathering. Edgar Brady, Bernard Greathouse, their children Beverly and others joined Lud Segerlund for lunch and ice cream in honor of Mrs Brady. John Kemmis hosted a birthday dinner with Duane Allen and N Saad families in attendance. Mrs Allyea hosted a shower for Mrs Leonone Hughes at Fowler Orchards with seventeen guests, games, lunch and many gifts.
Mrs. Marie Skinner hosted the celebration Tuesday in honor of Sandra Skinner's birthday. Attendees included Mr and Mrs Leo Skinner and the couple's daughter, Sandra, plus Dan Czyzewski and Mr and Mrs Jake Vollmer. The young guest enjoyed many gifts.
A safety drive aims to reduce collisions as drivers and pedestrians cooperate to help each other. The message urges calm and careful behavior to prevent accidents and protect vulnerable road users.
The Congregational Church women elected officers for the year at a Wednesday meeting led by President Marion Trowbridge. New officers are President Ethel Hagen First Vice President Marguerite Newell Second Vice President Gladys Kinne Secretary Selma Kuehn and Treasurer Amber Burns. The Melilla Sewing Circle will begin meetings the first week in October and retiring president Trowbridge thanked the group for a successful year.
Mrs Elmer Amble traveled to Midland to meet her granddaughter Sandra Kay born to Mr and Mrs Gerald Engel on Sunday night eight pounds one ounce. Many relatives and friends from Coleman Lansing Grand Rapids and Bayonne visited or hosted during the week with hospital and funeral attendance noted.
The column lists dozens of residents and guests with destinations and visits. Amble missed a state meeting due to his mother's illness. Hilton visited a hospital patient. Several families traveled to Alma Marion Clare Bay City Saginaw and Lansing for events medical care or gatherings.
The Harrison Study Club has organized a reception for Hayes Agricultural School teachers. It will be held in the Congregational Church parlors on Wednesday evening October 1 at 8:00. Club members will invite their husbands as guests. A brief program is planned with committee members listed.
A simple heavy fabric bag sewn onto a coat hanger lets you slide it along the clothesline as you hang garments. This prevents frequent bending to reach pins and helps avert backache during washing chores.
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