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Newspaper
Shepherd Argus
Location
Shepherd, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Aug 16, 1961
Page
8
Isabella County coverage notes Fair Week photos featuring Mike Roberts and his pair of horses. The two horses are described as a familiar sight to locals.
Mr and Mrs James Robinson of rural Shepherd welcomed daughter Victoria Irene at Wilcox Hospital Alma on August 10 weighing 8 pounds 10 ounces Mrs Robinson formerly Jerry Sue Bush. Mr and Mrs Frank Allen welcomed son Douglas Paul at Carson City Hospital July 23 weighing 10 pounds 3 ounces Mrs Allen formerly Doris Hoffman. Mr and Mrs Tom Hoffman announce daughter Dorothy Marie born July 21 at Community Hospital Mt Pleasant weighing 9 pounds. Mr and Mrs Richard Freeze announce son Mark Joseph born July 20 at Community Hospital Mt Pleasant.
The Joe Alsh Post 8215 VFW will mark its fifteenth anniversary with a cooperative dinner at the hall next Sunday, August 20. A program will follow and all former members of the Post and Auxiliary with their families are invited. The Childs School Reunion is also set for Sunday, August 20 at Island Park Mt Pleasant.
The Willing Workers will meet with Mrs Noel Miller on Thursday, August 24 for a picnic dinner. The event invites members to gather for an outdoor meal and social time.
A surprise birthday party was held Monday evening August 14 at the O Connor home honoring Mrs. R J O Connor. Attending were Mrs. Alberta Johnson of Alma Mr and Mrs Al Flansburg of Alma Mr and Mrs Burdette O Connor and daughter Dianne and Mr and Mrs Jim Nichols of Mt Pleasant with well filled...
A family gathering at the Flansburg residence featured lunch baskets to mark an occasion, with Mr. O'Connor and children attending. A backyard barbecue preceded a movie showcase depicting highlights from a recent trip to the Western States.
Shepherd briefs report visits and gatherings of locals and relatives across nearby towns. The piece lists multiple families hosting meals and guests, travelers in and out, and a Navy man writing from a cruise itinerary to Hawaii Australia and Japan.
McKinley of Lansing stayed with his mother in rural Shep herd over Friday night and Saturday fore noon. Frances Moss of Lansing visited her son Teddy Moss and brother W. T. Musser over the weekend. O Connor family visited Hastings' in Flint. Beulah Pratt Florine White and Hilda Mester visited near Ludington and returned home. Florence Barnes traveled from Ludington. Freida Holden and family stayed with Max Rhode relatives in Shepherd. Otto Klumpp joined Rhode family Saturday. Beulah Pratt also visited Stanton homestead and Battle Creek relatives. Several calls and visits circulated among local households.
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