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Newspaper
Shepherd Argus
Location
Shepherd, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Aug 28, 1963
Page
3
Four tires were stolen from a vehicle parked near the Swagger Brothers gas station last week. State Police are investigating the larceny. Also under inquiry is a reported theft of fuel oil from the Leo Bowen residence on South Crawford Road.
Miss Bonnie Kay Bellinger daughter of Mr and Mrs Cecil Bellinger Route 3 was honored at a miscellaneous bridal shower Thursday evening August 15 hosted by her sister in law Sally Bellinger at a South Lincoln Road residence. Fourteen guests attended with cake and ice cream served. Guests Mrs June Verleger and Mrs Yulon Becker assisted with serving. Bonnie received many lovely and useful gifts.
Funeral services for Theresa Marie Florian of Flushing were held Saturday, August 24 at St. Robert's Catholic Church in Flushing with burial at St. Patrick's Cemetery in Irishtown. She died August 21 at Hurley Hospital in Flint. Born August 27, 1903 in Shepherd, she taught in the Flushing school system for 20 years and was active in St. Robert's Church and the Legion of Mary auxiliary. Surviving her are two brothers Francis and William of Shepherd, a sister Mrs Christina Moss of Blanchard, three nieces and six nephews.
The Kirkconnell families gathered August 22 at Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Kirkconnell’s home on South Shepherd Road to celebrate August birthdays. Those honored included Mrs. Grace Kirkconnell, Mr. Will Kirkconnell, Mrs. Esther Murray, and Mrs. Flossie Kirkconnell. A potluck lunch followed, with guests such as Mrs. Will Kirkconnell and Elmer Kirkconnell joining the celebration, plus Marcella MacDonald, Timmie, John Murray, Frances, and Stanley MacDonald with family visiting in the afternoon.
Miss Janet Smith and Steve Jewell united in marriage at the Shepherd Methodist Church on August 2 officiated by Rev. Lloyd Van Lente. The couple will reside in Pontiac with Mr. Jewell employed by Sargent Construction Co. The bride, a 1963 Shepherd High School graduate, wore aqua blue with pink rose corsage. groom’s family attended from Shepherd R-1.
Mr and Mrs Robert Dunn announce the birth of their daughter Diana Kay on July 28, the first granddaughter of Mr and Mrs James Scott. Mr and Mrs Dale Zingery announce a son born August 19 at Central Michigan Community Hospital.
The Joe Ulsh Auxiliary 6215 met Tuesday evening with one new member slated for initiation later. The next business meeting moved to Monday September 16. October 1 begins the Golden Anniversary year for 1964 dues. Mrs Flora Taylor of Mt Pleasant visited. District 9 meeting at Edmore on Sunday September 15 invites members to attend.
A long roster from page one outlines teachers and staff by subject and grade levels. Names cover Science, English, Latin, Vocal Music, Physics, Chemistry, Commerce, Social Studies, Library, History, and elementary grades, plus specialists and office staff.
The letter from George Romney praises the 1963 CROP harvest campaign and urges Michigan citizens to donate to help needy overseas. It highlights a goal of 50 railcar loads of high protein beans through 1 percent of each 100 pounds grown, with participation from rural and urban bean counties.
Chevrolets showcased new car and truck models in a Broadway style gala at Cobo Hall Detroit. The event featured stage revue displays, engineering exhibits, and an evening banquet with GM executives. It marked the largest and most elaborate industry show and the first Detroit dealer invitation since 1936.
The 75th edition marks a dinner with multiple families in attendance. Guests include Gale Zingery Alfred Klumpp Jim Ball Roger Stowell Norm Schaffer Ralph Stowell Edward Schaffer Russell Klumpp George Fred Straus Nestle and Randell, among others.
Klumpp and family along with Bob Klumpp and four children Tom Scott Larry Griffeth are listed with Mr. and Mrs. Bernie Faber and family Katherine Griffeth two brothers and one sister Mr. and Mrs. Ernie Klumpp and Mrs. Katherine Merrills in a dense local notice naming relatives and connections.
A 40 acre farm location east of Shepherd with a four bedroom house a barn and several outbuildings offered for sale. The listing highlights rural acreage and residential structures suitable for farming or family living.
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