Marine Lance Corporal Bigham serves with Seventh Engineer Battalion
Marine Lance Corporal Michael D. Bigham, son of Mr and Mrs C E Bigham of Shepherd Michigan, is serving with the First Marine Division Seventh Engineer Battalion Bridge Company at Camp Pendleton California. The company supports the division by constructing temporary bridges and is engaged in a continuous training program.
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Michael D. Bigham
C.E. Bigham
Shepherd
Michigan
First Marine Division
Seventh Engineer Battalion
Camp Pendelton
California
World War II Troop Movements Reach California Sierra
The report traces troop landings on Southern California beaches and advances into mountain warfare high in the Sierra Nevada, indicating staged operations across multiple terrains. Local units coordinate with coastal defense and mountain infantry to project aid and supply routes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Southern
California
Sierra Nevada Mountains
Engagement of Joan Faye Murray to William B. Ruddell
Mr and Mrs John F Murray of Shepherd Michigan announce the engagement of their daughter Joan Faye to William B Ruddell son of Mr and Mrs Burnell Ruddell of Flint Michigan. A September wedding is planned.
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John F. Murray
Shepherd, Michigan
Joan Faye
William B. Ruddell
Burnell Ruddell
Cloverlawn Drive
Flint
Michigan
Shepherd Rebekah Lodge Meeting Notes and Health Updates
The Shepherd Rebekah Lodge met at the I O O F Hall on Wednesday April 15 with 21 members, 12 of them Past Noble Grands. The lunch committee for May 6 includes Helen Girvin and Barbara Hoover. Sympathy extended to Wm. Aldridge’s family. Pearl Vance home and improving. Hugh Beebe slowly improving. Gratitude for sister and brother cooperation, especially dinner service.
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Shepherd Rebekah Lodge
Reflections on Auto Steel and Seat Belt Use
A questioning observer compares twisted car steel in crashes to human fragility, urging constant seat belt use for safety every time one enters a vehicle.
Shepherd Wins Rebekah Ass'n Meet and Track Meet Triumphs
In a three school meet at Hemlock Shepherd led Merrill and Hemlock 81 to 52 1 3, with strong showings by Jim Kyser, Joe Kasper and Ron Dean. A second meet against Hemlock saw Shepherd win 57 1/2 to 51 1/2. Over 100 Rebekahs from District 20 gathered April 14 1964 for the 39th Annual Session in Shepherd with District officers installed and entertainment by local students.
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Shepherd Ang
Shepherd
Rebekah Ass'n
Hemlock
Merrill
Jim Kyser
Jim Bush
Ron Dean
Stebleton
Joe Kasper
Elton Border
Jim Root
Jerry Darnell
Dan Coughlin
Ralph Berry
Larry Shattuck
Dave Hetherington
Roger Showalter
Tom Stack
Bill Stebleton
Ron Bissell
Grant Hoover
Tom Cruz
Gary Marshall
Vernon Powis
Vernon Todd
Blue Jays
Ann Deihl
Mt. Pleasant
Naomi Wright
Patsy Schlafley
Guardian
Rebekah Assembly of Michigan
Odd Fellows
Shepherd Public High School
Doreen Spencer
Lida Rae
Lillian Johnson
Weidman
Eva Yager
Coleman
Gladwin Lodge
Marion Circle Met Monday in Lillian Martin Home
The Marion Circle held a Monday evening gathering at Lillian Martin's home with eleven members and three guests. Joyce Arndt led devotions and read a heart warming poem as members discussed upcoming laws and ways to support patriotic phrases.
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Marion
Lillian Martin
Joyce Arndt
America
Pat Weaver
Shepherd JC Auxiliary Announces Voter Registration Drive
The Shepherd Jaycee Auxiliary registers voters for a community project. Mrs. Virgil Meyers is named deputy clerk for Coe Township. The annual school election is June 8 with a 30 day registration deadline. Registration events occur May 7 5 pm to 8 pm at the Community Center and May 2 and May 9 9 am to noon.
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Shepherd Jaycee
Virgil Meyers
Coe Township
Meyer Willg
Look All Ways Before Crossing Poster Promotes Pedestrian Safety
With spring, youths on Michigan streets may dart from between parked cars into traffic. The Auto mobile Club of Michigan urges drivers and children to be vigilant and looks to 17 000 copies of its award winning poster sent to schools to spread the message Look All Ways Before Crossing.
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Michigan
Automobile Club of Michigan
Surprise Party for Kitty Beebe Held at Home
About 25 friends gathered Sunday April 17 to honor Kitty Beebe on her birthday. Four birthday cakes ice cream coffee were served. Kitty received a house coat and money from the group. Mrs Darroch presented a corsage.
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Kitty Beebe
Kitty
Former Resident Passes At Wis. Home
Helena Davis Kent born January 29, 1926 in Isabella County died suddenly at her Laons Wisconsin home April 16, 1964. Funeral April 20 at Jessen Funeral Home Lansing with burial at Chapel Hill Cemetery. Survived by husband Leslie Kent daughter Joanne Dyer three grandchildren Kim, Karla, Kevin Dyer. parents five sisters Eva Benda Mary Latoski Donna Delong Judy Latoski Kaye Roper. two brothers Deral and Robert. great grandmother Eva Davis of Shepherd.
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Helena Davis Kent
Isabella County
Donald Davis
Laons
Wisconsin
Jessen
Lansing
Chapel Hill
Leslie Kent
Joanne Dyer
Kimberly
Karla
Kevin Dyer
Eva Benda
Mary Latoski
Merrill
Donna Delong
Shepherd
Judy Latoski
Mt. Pleasant
Kaye Roper
Germany
Deral
Robert
Eva Davis
Buckskin Troop 23 Cleans Park and Parade Helpers
Boy Scout Buckskin Troop 23 has cleaned the roadside park on the curve and assisted in Maple Syrup Festival parade traffic control. They plan a Thursday April 23 meeting at the Village Restroom at 7 15 PM to travel to C M U for a swim in the pool there.
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Old Car Club
C.M. U
County Residents Aid Grand Rapids Catholic Diocese Drive
The Grand Rapids Diocese covering 29 Western Michigan counties opens its 10th annual DDF drive May 17. Bishop Allen J. Babcock notes parishioner support funded St. Joseph's Seminary expansion, aiding priestly vocations. Since the campaign began, 67 priests have been ordained and 168 youths study for the priesthood at Grand Rapids Minor Seminary.
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Grand Rapids
Allen J. Babcock
Michigan
St. Joseph's Seminary
Grand Rapids Minor Seminary
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Shepherd Iga Foodliner
Lour
Leroeer Curesaurineeane
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Shepherd Iga
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Dave Hartman
von Vernon Powis
Garry Marshall
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