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Newspaper
Clare Sentinel
Location
Clare, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Sep 28, 1961
Page
13
Rally Day at Center Church featured Earl Grace in charge and promotions for Sunday School classes. Primary and Junior classes led by Donna Cameron Beverly Cameron Roberta Bean and Earl House performed songs and exercises with a group sing. A potluck dinner followed in the dining hall after services.
The Oakridge Farm Bureau gathered Tuesday evening at Ms. Floyd Graham's home. Mrs. Hugh Swindlehurst led a discussion on the organization and member participation. Ms. Graham led the business meeting in the president's absence. The next meeting is set for Tuesday evening October 17 at Mr. and Mrs. Dale Graham's home.
Word was received Monday of the death of Bruce Kilgren age 17 son of Rev and Mrs Hilding Kilgren, former pastor in Rosebush Methodist Church. Meningitis was reported as the cause while he was a patient in University Hospital, Ann Arbor. The Kilgrens reside at South Haven.
The Floyd Graham family gathered for a yearly potluck at Rosebush Memorial Park on Sunday to celebrate seven birthdays. Guests included Wesley Fraser of Detroit and Crawford of Inkster among others from Lansing Ithaca Mt. Pleasant and Derby. Vicki Spaulding sang two songs and the afternoon focused on visiting.
The Rosebush Methodist Church Adult Fellowship met Thursday with Mrs. Emma Schutt as hostess. Mrs. Wilford Stilgenbauer led in the president’s absence. The secretary treasurer reported, plans were made for the year, a Bible was autographed for Nilkanth Patil of India, and devotions titled I Believe were given by Mr. and Mrs. Harvey Lowery.
Community notes from Rosebush recount Sunday visits of Mrs. John Jacobs and families, Relatives from East Lansing Flint and Saginaw travel to share meals and attend events. A notable update reports Mrs Geraldine Blodgett in critical Mayo Hospital after hip cancer surgery. Local shuttles and gatherings fill weekend chatter with neighbors and friends.
William J. Irwin born January 15 1882 in Canada died September 16 in Cappaert Nursing Home Vernon Township Isabella County. He lived in lumber woods railroads and farming with Martha Siel married 1906 celebrating 50th Golden Anniversary in 1956. Funeral at Clare Methodist Church September 19. Odd Fellows member for 40 years.
The Greta Masten Club will gather at Coleman on Saturday September 30 at 5 30 for the smorgasbord then conduct their business and social meeting in the Chapter Rooms. The District W C T U convention is set for Tuesday October 3 at Mt Pleasant Evangelical United Brethren Church 206 Elizabeth Street with afternoon and evening sessions.
Mrs. Esther Mary Ann Brown died at 72 at her Clare home. Services at Thurston Funeral Home with Rev. Knickerbocker officiating. Mrs Lottie May McLaughlin died after long illness aged 85. Services at Clare Methodist Church with Rev. Salisbury. Interment Vernon Township Cemetery. Mrs. Stella Downs died at 92 in Gladwin Rest Home. Services held at Bradley Funeral Home in Midland with burial in Midland Cemetery.
County Road Commission Chairman Clinton R. Case appeals for restraint after reports that employees were laid off for drinking on duty. He emphasizes the hardship of job loss for long time workers and urges all county department staff to avoid alcohol while working.
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