Bridal Shower Honors Mrs. Dues with Local Group Hosts
Jacqueline Pakecara Weiss and Richard Dues announce a Saturday June 16 wedding via a bridal shower hosted Thursday evening by Mrs. Alfred Miller's Court Ludington No. 745 Cashele D Bauchiers of America. Guests at Joseph Zagars home in Custer included co hosts and many society members as games and gifts followed a two course menu of cranberry chicken salad, rolls, strawberry pie, and coffee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anna Breen
Alfred Pakcard
Harold Hulet
Leon Fellows
John Utz
Guy Oseland
Harry Dues
Garden Club Plans Dow Gardens Midland Trip in July
Mason County Garden club outlined plans for a July 9 tour of Dow Gardens in Midland and a August silver tea at Mrs. Walter Warrick’s Lake Shore Drive home followed by a September picnic at the A. I. Silander residence. Also noted were park landscaping efforts at Leveaux park with the city park commission and the VFW Auxiliary, a junior garden club formation, and a blood-bank canteen duty next week at Elks temple.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dow Gardens
Midland
Walter Warrick
Lake Shore Drive
A. I. Silander
Upper Hamlin
Mason County Garden Club
Arnold Hansen
East Loomis Street
Peter Madison
Mesdames Clark Norton
Howard Eckley
J. L. Boone
Joseph Anderson
Hansen
Silander
Leveaux Park
City Park Commission
Garden Club
Leveaux
Alfred Chinnery
Merle Flickinger
A. P. Sisko
Blood Bank
Elks Temple
E. C. Rohn
Kathryn Stanford
Ludington Public Library
Jean Hersey
Alfred Hottes
Americas
Louise
James Bush Brown
Frank Kovarik
Midland Country Club
Flickinger
Robert Hanna
State Federation
Muskeg
Occidental Hotel
Sane
Paul A. Elliot
Muskegon
Federation
Lake Michigan
Michigan
Hanna
O. A. Seyferth
Mona Lake
Sisko
Joseph Lahlmark
Soe Hetge Public Library
Ludington History Notes and Fire Destroys Mill
The Ludington Record for June 2 reports graduates at the University of Michigan with degrees awarded to Eugene C. Woodruff Arthur J. Hoare Mary E. Lyons and Ralph K. Johnson. It also praises George Slaughter of Amber for a large gift of strawberries. A shingle mill near Millerton owned by Duane Squires burned completely after sparks from a boiler change ignited sawdust, destroying the structure and machinery with no insurance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ludington
The
U. of M
Eugene C. Woodruff
Arthur J. Hoare
Mary E. Lyons
Ralph K. Johnson
George Slaughter
Amber
Closing Day of Bible School at First Methodist
Parents invited to the closing session of a Bible School run by Community Bethany and First Methodist churches. The event includes exhibits of department work and a sanctuary program at First Methodist Church Saturday morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Community
Bethany Methodist
First Methodist
First Methodist Church
Stork Special Birth Announced by Two Families
Mr and Mrs Agron Jackson of 106 South Gaylord announce the birth of a son this morning at Paulina Stearns hospital. Mr and Mrs Cecil Prey of 210 West Loomis street are the parents of a son born this morning at Pauling Stearns hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Agron Jackson
South Gaylord Avenue
Paulina Stearns Hospital
Cecil Prey
West Loomis Street
Pauling Stearns Hospital
Bombardment Division Tied to Large Industry
A bombardment division comprising two medium jet bomber wings is linked to a major industry employing about 4,000 workers with an approximate net worth of 120 million dollars.
Eagles Initiate Seven Candidates at Ludington Aerie Dinner
Ludington aerie No. 1354 Fraternal Order of Eagles held a June 14 dinner and initiation for seven candidates at Eagles hall. New members: Joseph Bergaila Clifford L. Wells John C. McDonald Robert W. Hanna Robert G. Baker James R. Christien Walter S. Karboske. Treasurers and auditors were appointed while state convention delegates were chosen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ludington Aerie No
Order of Eagles
Eagles’ Hall
William Fisher
John Brown
Cap. Vannatter
Marvin Jr
Howard Barber
Joseph Bergaila
Clifford L. Wells
John C. McDonald
Robert W. Hanna
Robert G. Baker
James R. Christien
Walter S. Karboske
William Cater
Edmund Soli
Joseph Winczewski
Louis Beckstrom
George LaGuire
LeMoyne Cronenwett
Alpena
Alf Larsen
Larsen
Three Are Honored at Lovely Shower
A Bethany Methodist Women’s Society of Christian Service shower honored Mrs. Stanley Kollar Mrs. Charles Hagerman and Mrs. William Klemm at the home of Mrs. Warren Abrahamson 202 North Franklin Street Friday evening. Co hosts assisted included Mrs. William Nickelson Mrs. Harold Genter Mrs. Raymond Plank and Mrs. Robert Laird. Guests enjoyed Mother Goose games prizes to Mrs. Hagerman and Mrs. Harold Fried rich of Fort Wayne Ind and were served strawberry shortcakes with a floral decor centerpiece and pastel bootee favors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stanley Kollar
Charles Hagerman
William Klemm
Bethany Methodist Women's Society of Christian Service
Warren Abrahamson
North
Franklin Street
Abrahamson
William Nickelson
Harold Genter
Raymond Plank
Robert Laird
Mrs. Friedrich of
Fort Wayne
Mesdames I. M. Iversen
Eskel Olson
Alice Benson
Stanley Karlsen
Charles Bark
Armour Odean
Richard Beebe
Howard Nickelson
Hans Hansen
Ellen Paul
T. M. Taliefson
Willard Taliefson
Arnold Grant
Charles Fitch
Louis Fowler
Lyman Tiedeman
George Hansen
Ralph Lake
Louis Abrahamson
Nelsine Martinsen
Edward Peterson
Robert Lunde
Jacob Lunde
Robert Hanna
Raymond Fath
Arthur Barton
Jack Silvis
Martin Abrahamson
Jhel Silvis
Gerald G. Jacobs
Gerald Nerheim
Robert Albrecht
Clarence Dust
Raymond E. Gilpert
Leroy O. Hamilton
Dorthea Johnson
William Karlsen
Fred Lagesen
Frank Hansen
Alvin Olson
Edmund
Letter Receives CARE Package Expressing Gratitude
A Buttersville resident received an airmail letter of appreciation for a CARE package sent about a month earlier to a displaced person in Salsbure Austria. The message from Catharia Bokoff expresses deep gratitude and faith, noting the moral support as vital and pledging daily prayers for health and happiness of the sender and friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buttersville
Salsbure
Austria
Catharia Bokoff
Gyelicu
Low Gross Tournament After Luncheon at Lincoln Hills
A low gross golf tournament was held Thursday after a luncheon at Lincoln Hills. Class A winner was Mrs. George B. Dorrell Jr. Class B tied between Mrs. Evelyn Sullivan and Mrs. Peter R. Von Sprecken. Class C winner was Mrs. Lemoyne Cronenwett. Mrs. R. E. Somers earned a special prize. Luncheon hostesses were Mrs. William Bethke chair and Mesdames Edward W. DesEnfants Jr. and Von Sprecken. A breakfast for club women is planned at 9 a.m. Sunday with Mrs. Weiler in charge. Reservations via Mrs. Weiler, No. 509-J.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lincoln Hills Golf Club
George B. Dorrell Jr
Evelyn Sullivan
Peter R. von Sprecken
Lemoyne Cronenwett
R. E. Somers
William Bethke
Edward W. DesEnfants Jr
von Sprecken
Edward EK. Barthell Jr
Ruth Carney
John O. Cartier
Cronenwett
A. Wilber Davis
Manierre Dawson
Des Enfants
Vance Disbrow
Darrell
Carl Heglund
Richard Ferris
Neil M. Hurry
H. F. King
B. K. Longley
Joseph G. Morris
Keith T. Myers
Emil Newberg
Alfred Northman
Anna Palm
C. A. Paulistis
Ronald B. Palmquist
Ben Peterson
Milan S. Reed
Jack Rasmussen
Vernon L. Rogosch
Harold W. Rohrmoser
Somers
O. A. Starke
Sullivan
Emmett D. Taylor
Floyd A. Vogel
Hugh Weiler Jr
Mrs
Party Honors Bobbie Keson on Seventh Birthday
Mrs. Lester Keson hosted a Monday celebration at 305 South Washington for her son Bobbie Keson turning seven. Guests included Rita Carlson, Donald Prehn, and many others as games and a rainbow themed party with cake, balloons, and gifts were shared on the lawn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lester Keson
South
Washington Avenue
Bobbie
Rita Carlson
Donald Prehn
Rummage Sale Planned by Auxiliary at Gracechurch Guildhall
The Woman's Auxiliary of Mason County Medical Society plans a rummage sale for 9 a.m. Saturday June 28 at Gracechurch Guildhall. Proceeds support local health projects. Guests included Mrs L J Goulet and Mrs Joseph Albrecht. Mrs Albrecht reported the cancer fund quota was topped. Delegates and members listed include Mrs Charles A Paukstis and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gracechurch Guildhall
Woman’s Auxiliary
Mason County Medical Society
Hotel Stearns
L. J. Goulet
Joseph Albrecht
Charles A. Paukstis
National Convention of Women’s Auxiliaries
Chicago
Mesdames Paukstis
A. F. Boon
W. S. Martin
E. B. Boldyreff
H. G. Bacon
Horst to Speak at First Methodist Sunday Morning
The Rev. William L. Horst former Central Methodist Toledo pastor now to Dayton will preach at 11 a.m. Sunday at First Methodist. His sermon titled Half Way to Heaven. He travels to Ludington for his son William Thoborun Horst and Miss Elizabeth Runkel wedding at First Methodist Sunday afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William L. Horst
Central Methodist Church
Toledo
Dayton
First Methodist Church
Heaven
Horst
Ludington
William Thoborun Horst
Elizabeth Runkel
Young Folk Plan Picnic at Ludington Park
Members of Washington Avenue Baptist Church and Manistee Baptist young people will hold an outing at Ludington State Park on Tuesday June 24. They will meet at 7 30 p m at the park for an evening picnic and activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Younes Folk
Washington Avenue
Manistee
Ludington State Park
Circles Mark Midsummer Day Festival by Emanuel Lutheran
Circle 3 and Circle 4 of Emanuel Lutheran Ladies Aid sponsor a Midsummer festival on Tuesday June 24. A chimes program at 2 45 p m precedes coffee service from 3 to 6 p m and a display of Scandinavian exhibits and circle projects open to the public.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Circle 3
Circle 4
Emanuel Lutheran Ladies’ Aid Society
Iris and Bearded Iris Varieties Fill Garden Pages
Yesterday I noted a garden full of iris, peony, and oriental poppy blooms. Modern cultivars bring nine inch blossoms, clear colors, and strong stems with new flamingo and coral pinks. Dykes Medal winner Cherie joins a spectrum of pinks and yellows like Ola Kala and Berkeley Gold alongside orange Rocket and pale tones such as Radiation and Chantilly.
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Ludington
Cherie
Ola Kala
Berkeley
Rocket
Amandine
Lady Mord
Reunion Sunday at Schwass Home
Milion- Voorhies family held a reunion at the former Milon Voorhies homestead now owned by Mrs. Ernest Schwass. A cooperative dinner followed by a shower for Mrs. Philip Schwass and Mrs. Keith Voorhies. Attending were Muskegon residents and relatives from Traverse City Chicago Muskegon and Marine City, with many family members listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milon- Voorhies
Milon-Voorhies
Ernest Schwass
Fannie Voorhies
Muskegon
Junius Houk
Marine City
Philip Schwass
Keith Voorhies
John Lichte
Charles Sanders
Traverse City
Howard Voorhies
Chicago
Martin Schwass
John Voorhies
Dorothea
Lloyd Lichte
Phyllis
Shirley
Milton Voorhies
Baby
Milo Colburn
Betty
Russell Schwass
Paula Jean
Glen Siedler
Robert
Gary Lee
Nancy Lee
Michael Schwass
Circle 4 Meets at Johnson Home
Mrs. Ernest Johnson of 611 East Dowland Street hosted Circle 4 of Emanuel Wednesday afternoon. Decorations featured garden flowers as the meeting opened with a hymn and prayer. Devotions on Blessed Are the Meek were led by Mrs. Herbert Carlson. Plans for a coming midsummer festival to be held June 24 were discussed, to be sponsored by Circles 3 and 4. Refreshments were served by the hostess.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ernest Johnson
East Dowland Street
Circle 4
Emanuel Lutheran Ladies’ Aid Society
Herbert Carlson
Circles 3
Cecelia Carter to Give Recital at Community Church
Cecelia Carter, noted interpreter of Negro spirituals, will present an 8 p.m. recital on June 24 at Community church house. The Michigan and Indiana performer has been praised for a rich melodious voice and deep understanding of sacred songs. The program will be entirely spirituals and gospels.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cecelia Carter
Community Churchhouse
Michigan
Indiana
Special Offering for Jeep Mission Truck
Washington Avenue Baptist Church Bible school will take a special missionary offering during the Sunday morning session. The funds will be used to purchase a Jeep truck for a Baptist missionary in Assam.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Avenue
Memorium Read at Meeting of Bethany Methodist Women
A memorial for the late Mrs. Steffen Nerheim was read at Bethany Methodist Women’s Society of Christian Service. Mrs. Hans Abrahamson read the memoriam. The session opened with Psalm 128 recited by Mrs. Charles Bark. A July picnic was planned with arrangements led by Mrs. Edmund Soli and Mrs. Warren Abrahamson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Steffen Nerheim
Bethany Methodist Woman's Society of Christian Service
Hans Abrahamson
Charles Bark
Fred Lagesen
Edmund Soli
Warren Abrahamson
William Nickelson
Bark
Robert Laird
Bishop to Confirm Three in Ludington
The Rt Rev Lewis Bliss Whittemore bishop of Western Michigan visits Ludington to confirm three members of the June 1 class who were absent. The class will be presented by Rev William Richardson Jr at Grace Episcopal Church. Confirmation starts at 4 p.m. Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lewis Bliss Whittemore
Episcopal Diocese of
Western Michigan
Ludington
William P. Richardson Jr
Grace Episcopal Church
Grace Church
Ludington Women Attend Regional Episcopal Retreat
Several Ludington Episcopalian women attended Thursday’s sessions of the annual regional retreat held at St. James Episcopal church in Pentwater. Names present include Mesdames Jack Abrahamson, L. H. Kent, J. A. Martin, W. A. Fitch and L. R. Quayle, along with Rev. William P. Richardson Jr., vicar of Ludington and Pentwater churches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ludington
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Jacqueline Paicard
Agnes E. Maclaren
Eagles
Lovely Shower
Bobbie Keson
Common and Preferred
John R. Schermer & Company
N. Rath Ave
A. T. Benson
Irene Shelby
Terrance Heywood
Jenny Wren
Pentwater
Schwass Home
Johnson Home
Jeep
Erik Vettergren
Hamilton
Soli
Raymond E. Gilbert
Gus Karlsen
Willard Tallefson
Raymond H. Faith
Ethel Silvis
Louis Becktrom
M. Iversen
Vettergren
Clara Gustafson
Fath
Iverson
Gerald D. Jacobs
Legion Convention
Moose Lodge
B. Doll
James At
Sts
Appt
Leelanau County
Deake’s
Empire, Mich
Ludington Avenue
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