The Belding banner-news. (Belding, Mich.) 1918-1973, 1919-01-22


The Orleans Farmers club met at
the Maccabee and Cleaner hall last
Thursday with a large crowd and the
feeling Of appreciation for the privi-
lege of being together again seemed
uppermost in the minds Of all pres
ent. Nearly 20 partook Of the din
ner served at noon, after which oc-
Cured the annual election of officers,
followed by the program which as US
ual was interesting and instructive.
The following officers were elected
for the ensuing year: President,
Clyde Beach; vice president, John
York; secretary, Mrs. Minnie Glenn
ents; recording secretary, Mrs. En-
ma Woodbridge; treasurer Ms. w.
Kennedy.
A, l. Olmstead of Jackson, who was
guest of his mother and other
friends last week, returned Monday.
Mrs. Louis Hall was the first lady
to register in Orleans Monday morn
ing.
Mr. and Mrs. Irving Hall left re-
Gently to spend a few weeks with
their daughter, Mrs. Julia Ryckman
of South Boardman.
Mrs. Bessie. Berch and Miss Mar
ion Hale were in Grand Rapids on
business Thursday.
Morton Olmsted Of Fenwick called
on his parents Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Guy Wilbur of Keene
were dinner guests of his sister Mrs
Olive Hoppough and family Saturday
Mesdames Godfrey and Spencer of
Bedding were guests Of Mrs. Purdy
and family Wednesday.
Jay Olmstead who is now working
in Fenwick visited his family Sunday.
Mrs. Sue Palmer and sister, Mrs
Clyde Beach spent Sunday with
their parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Richard
son of Belding.
Mrs. Berch of Lyons was an over
Sunday guest of her daughter, Mrs.
BERTHE Berch.
Last Wednesday Mrs. Minnie Gates
and son, Mark and Miss Marion Hale
attended the marriage of the formers
sen, Corp. Seth Gates and Miss
Madge Gutenberg of Stanton. 1t is
reported as a very pretty little we'd
ding and we wish to extend congratu-
lations to the happy couple.
Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Bennett report
their daughter, who is very i'll at
Greenville, as being little better.
Mr.. and Mrs. Chas. Harter of Ron
aid spent Thursday with her brother,
A. w. Sommers and wife.
Ten per cent discount en- all Larkin
products from Jan. 81 to Feb. l, AT
Mrs. Maude Olmstead's.-Adv.
Among the familiar faces seen at
the Farmers club none were more
welcome than Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Cur
rie of Grand Ledge. Come again.
Warren Crane has purchased the
implements Of Jerry Spaulding. He
will continue to run the meat market.
Frank Alderman spent Sunday with
Mr.. and Mrs. Henry Young.
Mrs. Jessie Doty Mayors cf Mar
quette arrived Saturday to visit her
sisters, Mesdames Ernest and Ed
ward Woodbridge. Her husband pass
ed away last week from influenza.
Mrs. Mayors brought the body TO
Ypsilanti for interment. She has
the sympathy of her many Orleans
friends.
Mrs. Levi Howe visited her par
ents, Mr.. and Mrs. Robt. Martin of
Ronald Sunday and found her father
slowly improving.
Cleaners, attention. Regular meet
ing Saturday evening, Jan. %. Give
the new officers the support and en-
enlargement of your presence.
Mrs. Fred Pitt returned from Lam
sing Monday night after an over Sun
day visit with her son, Pvte. Norman
Pitt and her sister-in-law, Mrs. Carrie
Alderman.
The hearts of the community were
saddened to learn of the death Of
Mrs. Ferry Van Giesen Tuesday
morning. The bereaved nelatives
and friends have the heartfelt SYM
pathy of host of friends.