Ladies Guild and Socials Fill Week in Local Church
The Ladies Guild meets October 4 in church parlors with all members urged to attend. Various clubs hosted contract bridge games and birthdays with refreshments. Guests included the Otts and Kleinhardt at Dr. Arnold Ott’s Midland home, plus visits from Glynn and Mertz families. Ruby Foss marked her eleventh birthday with friends, and a shower was held for Mrs. Quentin Ankrum at the Hotel Doherty. Carol Hachmuth’s surprise birthday party featured games and refreshments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Ott
Erma
Charles Kleinhardt
Arnold Ott
Midland
Ott
Clarence Glynn
Freetland
ER. Mertz
Mainie
Saginaw
Jack Spencer
F. C. Ware
John Humphrey
Doherty
Quentin Ankrum
Ankrum
Charles Jackson
Shirley Artibee
Connie Wright
Artibes
Carol Hachmuth
Carol
Hachmuth
Afrisbee
Wright
Birthday Surprise at Clare Home Honors Mrs Edith Colmus
Neighbors gathered Monday evening at the northwest Clare residence of Mrs Edith Colmus to celebrate her upcoming birthday on Thursday September 28. The visit included card playing and socializing with refreshments of ice cream cake and coffee served at midnight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edith. Colmus
Clare
Sixth annual Grand Rapids Catholic Women convention set
The Grand Rapids Diocesan Council of Catholic Women will hold its sixth annual convention in Grand Rapids on Wednesday October 4. After the mass at St Andrews Cathedral at nine o clock, guests proceed to the Civic Auditorium for registration and meetings. All St Cecilia's Parish members are invited to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grand Rapids
Council of Catholic Women
St. Andrew's Cathedral
Civic Auditorium
St. Cecilia’s Parish
A B Whites Celebrate Jubilee at Lake George
On September 19 Mr and Mrs A B White of Lake George marked their golden wedding anniversary. Family attended from Fort McClellan Alabama Billings Montana Hutchinson Kansas and more. The event featured a lace tablecloth gold autumn centerpiece a frosted cake and gifts including checks from the children. Mr White manages the farm solo with wife help and keeps numerous bees earning recognition from beekeepers nationwide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. B. White
Lake George
Buddy
Lois Ann
Hutchinson
Kansas
Warren
Mr. White
United States
Red Cross Surgical Dressing Unit Aids War Effort
Fifteen women gathered at the John Stough home on Tuesday to produce 1157 surgical dressings for the Red Cross. Clare volunteers joined, and a 76 year old member made 57 dressings. Organizers hope more volunteers will join next week. The effort honors the servicemen and urges community participation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Stough
Red Cross
Clare
Stough Home
King's Daughters Meet at Banghart Home Wednesday
The Baptist King's Daughters Society met at Mrs. Olin Banghart's home Wednesday afternoon. Mrs. Harry Foss, the new president, led the meeting with singing, Scripture reading Acts 9 1 20 and prayer. Committees were appointed for the new year and a missionary luncheon was served. Next meetings are October 4 and October 11 with hostesses Mrs. Ray Shields and Mrs. Thomas Abbott.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baptist King’s Daughters Society
Olin Banghart
Harry Foss
Jesus
Ray Shields
Thomas. Abbott
Virginia Resolution Endorsed by Continental Congress
The Second Continental Congress approved the Virginia Resolution stating that these United Colonies are and of right ought to be free and independent. The action marks a key step toward American independence and unites the colonies under a common claim of sovereignty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Second Continental Congress
Virginia
United Colonies
Van Buskirk Wedding Shower Honors Mrs Raymond Van Buskirk
A Farwell High School Senior class hosted a wedding shower for Doris Powell Van Buskirk at the Dick Van Buskirk home last week, honoring the couple who wed in Clare on September 17. A second shower for the newlyweds was held at the I.O.C.F. hall. The bride, a Farwell senior, will finish the school year, and well wishers extend congratulations for a long and happy marriage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dick van
Missionary Tea Brings W S C S Circle Members Together
The Methodist Church parlor event drew over seventy five members daughters and guests. Mrs A E B Mulder opened the meeting with remarks then Mrs Hari Sternaman presided. Soloists and pianists performed as Mrs Dale Griffin spoke on Micah 6 8. Refreshments followed before the group sang Bless Be the Tie and offered a closing prayer.
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W.S.C.S
Susannah Wesley
Methodist Church
A. E B. Mulder
Hari Sternaman
Joyce
Letha Griffin
Stanwood
James Redman
Big Rapids
Sternaman
Dale Griffin
James Gillespie
Theo Wallington
Griffin
Clare Odd Fellows to Hold Special Meeting Next Week
Clare Odd Fellows plan a special meeting next week where candidates will receive the second degree. Mt. Pleasant Degree Staff will be guests to perform the work and a pot luck lunch is planned for all members.
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Clare Odd Fellows
Mt. Pleasant
Rebekah Meeting Sets October Committee and Events
Mrs. Mary Mussell led the Rebekah circle Tuesday with a brief session. The September report praised the ham dinner and Sunday dance. An October committee was named with Biva Schlafley Daisy Tiedeman Salina Hales and Fern Archambault assigned. Plans for a birthday supper next Tuesday and a special program are under way. Members urged to attend. The lodge approved sponsoring a Theo Reta Girls Club and the secretary was told to handle arrangements. A proposal to entertain local youths was discussed and a committee to meet with the Odd Fellows was formed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Mussell
Rebekah
Theo Reta
Odd Fellow Lodge
Steel firms run own mines and quarries supplementing output
A number of large steel companies operate their own coal mines and some run limestone quarries. Industry operated mines and quarries supply a substantial portion of the tonnage used in steel plants while the rest comes from external sources.
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Barbara Zinser
Nine O'clock Club
Anna Morgan
Zinser
Phyllis Farrell
Ruby Foss
Ruby
Bill Wilson
Donald McDonald
Robert Drew
R. S. Allen
McDonald
Bertha Cappaert
Benefit Auxiliary
Cappaert
Country Club
Jar
Campbell’s
Zic
Spotlight Coffee
Kroger’s
Lily White
Pillsbury’s
Motor Gil
Nancy Halls
Michigan
Frankfurters Ib
Kroger
Kroger's Tenderay
Tenderay
Stewnie Chickens
National Council Catholic Women In
A. B
King’s Daughters
Banghart
Fhe van Buskirks
Methodist
Clara Rebekah
Devel
Roy E. Cimmerer
Clare, Mid
Fall Drug
Fletchers Castoria
Vicks
Gillett
Wrisley
Clare Sentinel
J. E. Doherty & Son
Insurance and Real Estate
Clare County
Clare Cleaners
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