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Newspaper
Clare Sentinel
Location
Clare, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Sep 26, 1957
Page
12
Mrs Kuno Hanmerverg entertained Key Bridge Club Tuesday evening with two tables of contract. Guests included Mrs Neil Stirling and prize winners were Mrs Murl Houghton high Mrs Frances Brown second and Mrs Louisa Bowler low. Hostess served refreshments after play.
The Beta Sigma Phi sorority met at the Doherty Hotel September 17 with Mrs. Betty Gershon presiding. Plans for the State Convention in Saginaw October 11 to 13 were announced and several members planned to attend. Mrs. Margaret Campbell was named Cancer Chairman, replacing Mrs. Ann Beale who moved to Mt. Pleasant. Grace McArthur spoke on hobbies and presented her ceramics and oil paintings in American primitive style. Next meeting is October 1 at the hotel. The card party fundraiser at the hotel featured Lois Wildermuth as door prize Wing, Alberta Gershon and Bernice Johnson high, Frank Anderson low in bridge. Helen Barnes high in canasta, Frances Lodes low, Barbara Smock high in pepper, Babe Chapple won Crazy-8, Beverly Steverig won rum.
Mrs George Beck opened her home Tuesday afternoon for Circle AII of the Congregational Women's Fellowship meeting. Devotions by Mrs Joseph Kennedy ended with a seasonal poem. Members prepared Christmas decorations for the Bazaar and shared sandwiches, coffee and cookies. The circle will meet October 15 at the Beck home to sew for the Bazaar.
Twenty five members and guests of theSusannah Wesley Circle held their September meeting Monday evening in the church parlors. Devotions by Mrs Elsie Delamarter opened the meeting with The Light of the World theme. Chair man Leah Garchow led the business session and two guests were introduced after roll call.
The John Stough home hosted the Saturday evening Couples Club with three tables of pester in play. Prizes for the ladies went to Mrs. Omer Parent high Mrs. Glen Fullerton second and Mrs. Clarence Ramey low. Clare McTaggart won high for the men with Clair Stanley second and Mr. Fullerton low. The traveler prize went to Mrs. Fullerton. Delicious refreshments were served.
Clare Rebekah members met Tuesday evening to discuss fundraiser progress from the Saturday bake sale. Mrs. Ina Hammond presided with three substitute officers. eleven past nobles answered roll call. next Tuesday features a birthday supper and lodge anniversary with veteran jewel observance.
The Esther Circle of the WSCS met in the Methodist Church parlor Wednesday afternoon for its first regular meeting since reorganization. Mrs. Erma Gephart chaired. roll call and introductions occurred as members discussed duties, devotions, and a program centered on Feed My Sheep. Refreshments closed the gathering.
Miss Becky Hobbs of Ypsilanti, airline hostess for Willow Run Crystal Airlines, was surprised Friday evening at Mrs. Ray Owens residence when friends hosted a pre nuptial shower. Co hosts were Mrs. Richard Garthe and Mrs E C Sharlow. Eight guests attended and prizes were awarded to Becky along with other gifts. George Whitmore, Beckys fiance, is a patient at Clare General Hospital. wedding plans are set for late October upon his release.
Mrs. Nancy Gruno hosted a bridal shower for Miss Bonnie Hunt on Friday evening September 20 with co host Mrs. Lloyd Hunt. Games and gift opening followed by refreshments. Fifteen guests attended.
Family gathered at Mrs Amanda Newman's home to celebrate her birthday. Most relatives attended including children and grandchildren with a potluck lunch, ice cream, and three homemade birthday cakes baked by Mrs Donna Poet. Descriptions note gifts and well wishes as the group shared an afternoon of visiting.
The Clare Past Matrons Club could not visit Mrs Nellie Koster in McBain due to fog. Koster delivered a turkey basket to the Clare Masonic Temple where 18 members and 3 guests met. Mrs Iva Fisher and Mrs Lucy Roberts assisted. Roberts led a brief meeting. Ina Hammond to host in October.
Jean Lyons became the bride of Richard Amble in a double ring ceremony at Skeets Baptist Church on Saturday evening September 14. Dale Chaffee served as matron of honor and Ray Amble as best man. A reception followed at the VFW Hall in Harrison, with the couple at home in Harrison after a trip to the Upper Peninsula.
The Clarabella Extension Group met at Mrs. Robert Lemp’s home on Thursday September 19. One new member joined, Mrs. Frank Murphy, and discussion focused on a school bond issue. Mrs. Orris Presley presented ideas for handmade Christmas gifts and members will bring materials to the next meeting hosted by Mrs. Ben Tomaski on October 17.
Mr and Mrs Henry Sundays of Pleasant Lake Indiana celebrated their 65th wedding anniversary on Sunday September 22 Attending from the area were Mr and Mrs John Hartman Mr and Mrs Kay C Green and son Mr and Mrs Ernest Green of Farwell Mrs Maud Gordon and daughter Thelma Mr and Mrs Leonel Green and son Mrs Cleland Gordon and daughter The day was a happy occasion with more than one hundred guests and the couple remained in good health.
The Sentinel issues corrections for Clare social news. The Mary-Martha Circle of the Woman's Society of Christian Service was misnamed as the Electa Circle. The Mary-Martha Circle met with Mrs Heleen Greer. At the Doris Marshall and Jerome Burzyck wedding, hostess Mrs Elton Marshall was misidentified as Mrs Raymond Marshall.
A reader asks why a television would need servicing when no moving parts seem to wear. The store replies that electronic devices suffer friction from heat and components wear, unlike simple mechanical systems. The outlet invites readers to photograph 875 for quick questions and promises satisfactory service.
Mrs. Tom Ramey hosted the Friendly Neighbor Club for a half day gathering. Six members answered roll call and after a brief business meeting games followed with prizes awarded to Mrs. Clarence Ramey for high score, Mrs. Ezra Cobleigh for second high, and Mrs. John Morden for low. The club plans to meet October 3 at Mrs. Vina Reger’s Hoick apartment home.
Mrs Omer entertained the Bridge Club on Thursday evening with prizes awarded to Mrs Alice Loomis high, Mrs Erwin Zinser second, and Mrs Hattie Porter low. Guest Mrs Sue Holmes attended, refreshments served. Friday afternoon two-table game at Mrs Estella Artibee's home with Mrs James Bassatt high and Mrs Richard Hartshorn second.
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