Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1917-08-01


indoors and out. The meeting was
called to order by the instructor, Miss
Merrie Steere Of Ionia. An auxil-
larry was formed with the following
officers: Chairman, Miss Mable Pal
mer; secretary, Mrs. X. G. Hop
POUCH; treasurer, Mrs. Clark Palmer.
After a few remarks by Miss Steere
regarding the work, seventeen ladies
signed up for work and with one ex-
ception all decided to knit. The
ladies decided to buy their own nee
dies, but a small quantity of yarn
was purchased (all that was in stock
at the time) and divided among the
workers to knit mufflers. As soon
as possible more yarn will be pur-
chased; also other work sent from
Ionia Chapter as soon as they receive
it. Word came from the ladies not
present that they would be with US in
the work later. The meeting adj
journed to meet Tuesday, July 81 at
the hall.
Mrs. Chubb Olmstead and daugh-
tiers of Grand Ledge are visiting his
mother, Mrs. jeanette Olmstead, and
other relatives.
John Van Geisen and Ed. Treynor
spent Friday afternoon at Will Kit
sons at Bostwick Lake.
Mrs. ID. c. WILDER spent Friday
with her son, Guy WILDER and wife, of
Keene.
Wilson Purdy and family, J. M.
York and family, Mrs. o. Purdy and
Alice Wilkinson spent Sunday with
George Purdy and family of Green
vile. Mrs. Purdy remained for an
extended visit.
Bernard Hartell of Grand Ledge
called on his old friend, Mrs. Ellen
Murray, Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Robert Wardrop re-
turned from Mt. Pleasant last We'd
nesday.
Bay Emory and family and her
mother, Mrs. Eta Sutherland of Pom
tiac, who were visiting relatives and
friends here last week. left Satur-
day night to visit relatives In Beld-
ing.
Congratulations to Mr.. and Mrs.
Will Stebbins. Mrs. Stebbins was
formerly Mary Christensen.
Robert Wardrop was an over Sun
day visitor in Chicago.
Dinner guests Sunday at Mrs.
Electa Towne's were: Mrs. Burr Da-
Wis and son, Martin of Moseley; Mrs.
Sada Hubert.
Miss Lucille Bright is spending a
few days with her uncle and aunt,
Mr.. and Mrs. Will Bright.
Mr.. and Mrs. Henry Young and Mr..
and Mrs. Howard Noddins were Sun
day visitors at Allen Olmstead's and
Henry Probert's near Portland.
The w. G. I. u. at Mrs. Benjamin
Reeves was very well attended. 1t
was voted to have a picnic at Long
Lake, August 81, instead of the one
day institute usually held this month.
Mr.. and Mrs. Will Rodgers and Mr..
and Mrs. Frank AYES of Sunfeld, Mr..
and Mrs. l.. Parmenter and Albert
Rich were Sunday guests of Mr.. and
Mrs. Vern Rich.
We wish every member of the
Loyal Temperance Legion would be
present Friday, August 8:
Recitation. ...............Il LA Purdy
Duet. Lyle Clark and Ethel Wilkinson
Recitation. ....... Evelyn Sherwood
Leader. Ethel Wilkinson
Orleans Ladies' club enjoyed very
pleasant afternoon with Mrs. Clyde
Beach. The next meeting will be
with Mrs. jeanette Olmstead, Au-
gust IA.
Mr.. and Mrs. G. C. WILDER and
Evelyn Tower and Mr.. and Mrs. E.
G. Hoppough spent Sunday evening
with Mr.. and Mrs. d. c. WILDER.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ransom Moore spent
Saturday night and Sunday with his
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Fermont
Moore, of Elmdale.
Mrs. Malcolm Wardrop of Ionia
was the weekend guest of Mrs. Robt.
Wardrop.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Rasmussen,
daughter, Ethel, and sons, Peter and
Vigo, spent Saturday night and Sun
day with her parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
Peter Nelson, of Trufant.
While drawing hay last week Tues
day, Frank Peabody narrowly escap-
ed being killed. The horses got in
mixup and backed off the bridge at
the barn and Mr.. Peabody sustained
a broken rib and other bruises.
Walter Knight and family Of Beld-
ing were Sunday guests of her broth
er and wife, Mr.. and Mrs. Alva Face.
Mr.. Knight returned Monday morn
inc. hut Mrs. KNIGHT remained for a
longer visit with other relatives.
Art Smith of Brooklyn, New York
called at Frank Hoppough's Friday.
mother, Mrs. Sam Clements. He ex-
poets to leave soon for Waco, Texas.
Geo. Hill, Milo Morgan, Lee Lane
and BERTHE Burch were among those
of Uncle Sans boys who were max
ing a farewell visit to the home town
before leaving for the South.
Sixteen girls and boys helped
Evelyn Sherwood celebrate her birth
day Wednesday, July %. The after
noon was pent playing games. Re-
freshments were served on the lawn.
Miss Evelyn received cards and other
remembrances from her many friends
wishing her many returns Of the hap
Ply day.
Mrs. Jerry Spaulding, Mrs. Dick
Mares, Mrs. Nora Palmer and Miss
Jennie Crippen were Saturday after
noon callers at Mrs. E. ID. Lambert
sons at Long Lake.
Mr.. and Mrs. A. p. Sabine were
dinner guests Sunday at the home Of