Election Officers Named By Summer Camp In Woodcraft
The Modern Woodmen at Summer held their annual election on December 4. Chas L. Boothe will preside, Kimon J. Evey oversees records, Lewis Forquer handles finances, Arthur Mulford is chief Forester, Sidney Evey escorts new members. Neighbors F. J. Tucker received a farewell purse. William H. Henderson, Civil War veteran, died December 5, aged 77, survived by his wife and three Ohio children. The piece also notes districting debates and Walter Burgess’s recovery from typhoid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chas
Button
Elm Hall
Edmore
Hazel Freese
Ferris
A. J. Mulford
Willian Stratton
Horatio Stearns
William H. Henderson
Orange Township
Ohio
Sumner
Mich
Lucy Leonard
41St
Ohio Co. G
Fancy Dishes Molded Rice and Gelatin for Christmas Banquet
Instructions for making decorative side dishes for a Christmas banquet. Describes hollow center molds for rice or gelatin desserts, garnishing with parsley, holly, maraschino cherries, and candied fruit. Provides recipes for fruit cream with gelatin and whipped cream, including vanilla, dates, mango grapes, English walnuts, and optional citrus juice.
Philosophy of Toys Shows Education Role for Playthings
An old article argues that toys are no longer mere luxuries but essential to a child’s training. It states science changed views, toys aid learning, and help mothers nurture both heart and mind through careful selection and directed play.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jor
Wise shopper notes list to avoid duplications in year
The text advises keeping a yearly list to prevent duplications and sharing hints from friends to guide purchases. It mentions Breck Heating Drums and Ferman Bros in Redman Block as new items and locations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Breck
Ferman Bros
Redman
Telegram game for holiday parties described and rules
A festive write up explains a crowd game called telegrams. Players pick thirteen distinct letters, write them on slips, and neighbors form thirteen word telegrams using the letters as initials. Examples illustrate playful, nonpersonal phrases and reading the telegrams aloud.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tere
Kingston
Willie
Hope
Granville
A Christmas Eve Game For Holiday Parties
A woodseller game entertains a Christmas party with a word guessing setup. Players sit in a circle and one person writes a word on paper, then others ask what kind it is. The woodseller answers with wood types, misdirections, and forfeits accrue for mistakes. The game ends when the correct wood is named, with witty repartee enhancing the fun.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woodseller
Grab Bag Night Fun At Christmas Party
A traditional grab bag game provides festive fun on Christmas night. A large muslin bag filled with many small inexpensive gifts is hung from a chandelier. Players are blindfolded and strike the bag with a cane to grab a wrapped prize.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tivin
Mrs George Cowles dies aged 40 in Alma area obituary
Mrs George Cowles nee Ella Sparks of West Mechanic street died Tuesday morning at nine. Born in southern Gratiot county she moved with her parents as a child. Her first husband Henry Davie died after ten years. she later married Geo Cowles. Survived by four daughters Winnie Maud Adeline, husband Ralph Collins, Arthur Cronk and three brothers and her mother. Funeral held in M. & church with interment at Riverside.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Cowles
Ella Sparks
West Mechanic Street
Gratiot County
Wesley Sparks
Ely
Davie
Henry Davis
Mt. Pleasant
Park Lake
Winnie
Willian Murphy
Saginaw
Maud
Ralph Collins
Lake George
Adeline
Arthur Cronk
Vern
Yuma
Alma
Pere Marquette Railroad Company
Iva
Messrs
Albert
Edwin Sparks
Frank Sparks
Ithaca
Emniline Sparks
W. E. Doty
Riverside
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Tao
Walter Burgess
Philosphy OF Toys
G. &. Warn
P.M
Ssorra
Bank Mio
L. A
Tero
China Department
Toys and No City
Ted
Our Price
Gari
Cushing & Benedict
Michigan
Schoenhut
W. E. Baker
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