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Newspaper
Mount Pleasant Times
Location
Mount Pleasant, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Jun 10, 1926
Page
9
Local families including Mr. and Mrs. Leon Smith from Royal Oak and Mr. and Mrs. Gerald Whitney hosted and visited friends across the area. Courting showers, dances, church banquets, and high school events fill the weekend scene with travel to Mt Pleasant and De Witt, plus a funeral in Brinton.
A reflective essay argues that yesterday's beliefs falter under today's changing conditions. The piece contrasts reverence for enduring values with modern temptations and asks if previous generations endured with stronger will or divine guidance. It notes shifting influences and ends citing the McClure Newspaper Syndicate.
Frevby Terran Church led by Minister G B Hawkins announces a series of services. The 11:45 Sunday School and 10:30 Morning Worship focus on Religious Education and Children's Day. A baccalaureate service at the high school, a Children’s Day program, and a pipe organ recitals with the Ann Arbor trio are planned. The Studies Aid meets June 16 in the church parlors with Mrs C A Reed in charge.
The notice lists Bible school at 10:00 am and communion and sermon at 11:00 am at the Church of Christ led by Pastor L. G. Blood, with a Children's Day pageant at 7:30 pm. A Dr Charles Reign Scoville visit is announced for Monday at 8 pm and K. Baumann is named as pastor for June 14. County Center Church services in German start at 9 am with communion at 10 am. First Church of Christ Scientist holds Sunday services at 10:80, Sunday school at 11:45, and a Wednesday testimony service at 7:45. A reading room is located at the side entrance at South Normal and Wisconsin streets, open Mondays, Wednesdays, and Saturdays from 2 to 4.
Chippewa township near Mt Pleasant hosts Sunday school at 10:00 a.m. and preaching at 11:00 a.m. Other churches list morning worship Bible school and evening services with Youth programs and missionary meetings. Evangelical Church announces a quarterly meeting at Bethel Evangelical church next Saturday at 2:30 p.m. and Sunday at 10:00 a.m. services.
Bay City Reverend Krechtel will officiate at Lansing Church services. Sunday school starts at 10 a m with preaching at 11 4 am and 7 45 pm prayer meeting at 7 30 pm Thursday evening. All are invited to attend these services.
Local families gathered Sunday for a birthday surprise at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Jack Price. Attendees included Mr. and Mrs. Frank Schifley, Mr. and Mrs. Charley Sheldon, Will Sheldon, Miss Bertha Darrell of Lansing, and others from Forest Hill and nearby towns.
Mr and Mrs Bert Dowell of Alma spent Monday at their daughter Mrs Lester Swan home. Mr and Mrs Jessie Shaner spent the weekend in Saginaw with relatives. Mrs Jack Swain spent Monday afternoon at the home of Mrs Joe Swain.
A conceit about Adolph Lewisohn recounts his youth in New York and his enduring business aims. It notes his rise to wealth and philanthropy, listing roles as president of several copper and development companies and major gifts to Columbia University and the College of the City of New York.
Mr and Mrs H J Ranch welcomed a baby boy born Monday June 7. Mother and son are doing fine. Richard King Holt visited the home of his parents Mr and Mrs Fred ing. Homer Pelton returned Tuesday from Detroit after a week with relatives. Fred King and son Richard traveled to Mt Pleasant and Clare on business. Ralph Pelton of Midland spent Sunday with his parents.
Fragmentary local chatter notes visits and calls by residents including Mr and Mrs Pleas ant, Mr and Mrs Kin, Lloyd Gerow and Howard King. Mentions Midland resident Clifford Pelton and Miss Lillian Curtis with reference to parents Mr and Mrs Curtis and a week spent with family.
We thank all who assisted during sickness and death of our wife and mother. We appreciate flowers music and Reverend W I Ledford for kindness. Sincere thanks from L W Marton and family for support. The message ends with a stray editorial line about draft age and self-view.
Mrs Samuel Mumy Myrtle Rebecca Lehman, born August 22, 1877 in Paulding Ohio, died May 29, 1926 in Arbor Michigan. She married Samuel T Mumy October 30, 1892 and had ten children. They moved from Chippewa township to Mt Pleasant six years ago. She leaves four sons and four daughters, husband and father having preceded her. Burial was in Chippewa cemetery beside her husband and two children.
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