Woodka Seeks Change in Michigan Constitution Viewpoints
Dr. S Joseph Woodka Democrat candidate for 24th district delegate says legislature should gain more authority and be more responsive to public demand He proposes four year governor term shorter ballot unified court system periodic reapportionment and executive reorganization He favors retaining rights civil service home rule initiative referendum and other provisions. He teaches political science at CMU and is married with three children.
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Michigan
Rotary Chit
Blanchard
Isabella County
Woodka
Executive Department
CMU
University of Michigan
Death of James G. Moore of Madison Wisconsin
Mr and Mrs Frank Moore received word of the death of his cousin James G Moore of Madison Wisconsin. Born on a Shepherd area farm to Elizabeth and James Moore about eighty years ago he attended Shepherd High School and Michigan State College. He was a professor at the University of Madison and taught there until retirement. His wife Josephine preceded him in death. He leaves two daughters Elizabeth and Josephine with their husbands and grandchildren.
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Frank Moore
James G. Moore
Madison
Wisconsin
Elizabeth
James Moore
Shepherd
Shepherd High School
Michigan State University
East Lansing
Moore
Madison University
Josephine
Attend Two Rivers School Reunion
Mr and Mrs Theo Hummel attended the Two Rivers School and Community Reunion at Two Rivers Hall Sunday afternoon. About eighty people came from Michigan and others from out of state. A potluck dinner, games and a program filled the day.
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Theo Hummel
Two Rivers
Two Rivers Hall
Michigan
Michigan School Bus Stop Law Emphasized Ahead of 1960 Term
James M. Hare, chairman of Michigan safety, warns motorists to stop ten feet in either direction when school buses halt to load or unload. The rule does not apply on clearly designated divided highways. He cites 86 injuries and deaths from 1960 bus accidents, urging drivers to prevent more crashes and protect children.
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Michigan
James M. Hare
Michigan State Safety Commission
Hare
Safety Council Recommends Film To IV Viewers
The Isabella County Safety Council urges residents to view the film Great Holiday Massacre on CBS Thursday evening. The film depicts highway tragedies that occur daily, urging safer driving.
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Safety Council
CBS
The
Isabella County Safety Council
Auxiliary To Hook And Trigger Club Formed At Picnic
Following the August 24 pot luck picnic a Shepherd Hook and Trigger Women’s Auxiliary was formed. Officers include President Kenna Jean Lilly and Vice President Mary Louise Smith. The group meets the first Thursday each month at 8 00 at the V P W hall. Members are wives of club members and family memberships apply with no dues. The next meeting is September 3, 1961. The club will host the M A C C District 11 meeting September 17 at the High School Cafeteria at one o clock. 14 clubs are in the district and attendees from area clubs are expected.
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Shepherd Hook and Trigger Women's Auxiliary
Kenna Jean Lilly
Mary Louise Smith
Joyce Feltman
Margaret Stellwagen
Shepherd Hook and Trigger Women’s Auxiliary
V.P.W. Hall
Shepherd Hook and Trigger Club
M.A.C. C
Een Ae
Isabella Drivers Lose Licenses
Michigan Department of State suspended 323 motorists licenses and revoked 106 in the past week. Isabella County list includes Joe Louis Banks of 1107 Robert St, Mt. Pleasant.
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Michigan
Michigan Department of State
Isabella County
Joe Louis Banks
Robert St. Mt. Pleasant
Oldest Good Driver To Be Honored By Safety Council
Isabella County Safety Council to honor the oldest good driver at its September 5 meeting at 8 p m in Chief Hanns office Municipal Building. Warren Decker chairs the awards committee to select from nominees. Ray Martin Deputy Sheriff in charge of Civil Defense will receive an Awards of Merit for his county safety efforts. Public invited to attend all council meetings.
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Isabella County
Isabela County Safety Council
Hanns
Safety Councils
Warren Decker
Ray Martin
Martin
The
Safety Council
Wheel & Reel Boat Club Weekend Trip to Mackinac Island
The Wheel and Reel Boat Club spent the weekend at Burt Lake with four families and two guests. They traveled through the Straits and under the Mackinac Bridge to Mackinac Island, toured the island by bicycle, stopped in Cheboygan, and attended the past president dinner.
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Wheel and Reel Boat Club
Burt Lake
Straits
Mackinac Bridge
Mackinac Island
Cheboygan
Eleven New Faculty Members At Shepherd Schools
Shepherd schools announce eleven new faculty for the coming year, amid an enrollment rise of about 150 students due to normal increases and several annexations. New staff include Norman Dill in Industrial Arts, John Kenn in History and English, Claude Lemmer in Instrumental Music, Katherine Peters in Mathematics, Susanne Riley in French and English, with Walling and Campbell Schools adding Bette Studebaker and Inez Guild. New elementary teachers for the district are Shirley Thompson Ruth Jacobs Dixie Davies Margery Foster Rosalie McFall and Bethel Grandy with Winn kindergarten. Total teaching staff now 51.
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Norman Dill
John Kenn
Claude Lemmer
Katherine Peters
Susanne Riley
dThe Walling
Campbell
Bette Studebaker
Inez Guild
Shepherd
Shirley Thompson
Ruth Jacobs
Dixie Davies
Margery Foster
Rosalie McFall
Winn
Bethel Grandy
Dorothy Clevenger
Dixies Davies
Marvin Dreamer
Ira Eisenberger
Joan Hawkins
Caroline Homeyer
Kathleen Lefft
Lottie Smithgall
Stonna_ Spalding
Caroline Switzer
Janet Wachner
Sally Wilbur
Bridal Shower Held for Janet Curtiss in Shepherd
Judy Hartman and Shirley Lentz hosted a bridal shower for Janet Curtiss daughter of Mr and Mrs Floyd Curtiss of rural Shepherd at Shirley Lentz home on Thursday evening August 17. Twenty guests from Winn Alma and Shepherd attended. Cake cookies jello and punch were served. Games were played and prizes awarded. Janet received many nice gifts.
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Judy Hartman
Shirley Lentz
Janet Curtiss
Floyd Curtiss
Shepherd
Shirely Lentz
Winn
Alma
Janet
Visit Relatives In Colorado
Mr and Mrs John Maas of Shepherd travel with their daughter and son in law to Colorado Springs for a ten day vacation. They visit their daughter and granddaughter Mrs John Shearer and Mrs Dick Kingsman of Angora. The 3000 mile tour includes the Rocky Mountains and a stop at Boys Town Nebraska.
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John Maas
Shepherd
Elton McClintic
Colorado
Springs
John Shearer
Dick Kingsman
Angora
Rocky Mountains
Boy’s Town
Nebraska
Forecast of Peak Traffic on Key Highways This Weekend
Traffic surge planned on Kegon Bay City line to Inter state 94 from 4 to 8 p m Friday through Monday. US-27 in Wolverine and Houghton Lake areas faces multiple time slots Friday through Monday. US-131 Kalkaska and US-31 Traverse City regions show windows mainly on Friday and Saturday with limited Monday spans. M-115 near Clare also has Friday and Monday peaks.
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Kegon-Bay City
US-27
Wolverine Area
Houghton Lake Area
US-131
Kalkaska
US-31
Traverse City
Clare
School Staff and Students Mentioned in Historical Record
The note lists staff and students across departments including Chemistry Physics Elizabeth Vanderbeek Commerce English Wendell Wilk Science History Lottie Wood Librarian History Elementary Doris Ahlander Grade 5 Carol Berry Grade 1.
School Staff and Students List by Grade and School
A readable roster lists students by grade levels across Dixies Davies Walling Winn Elementary and Campbell schools. It names staff including Paul Warmbrunn superintendent and principal roles for high and junior high, plus a speech correctionist.
Truck Lights On for Safety Campaign Urges Caution
Campaign urges drivers to keep headlights on during holiday weekends to reduce deaths on highways. Officials note industry practice limits nonessential truck traffic and emphasize lights on for safety to remind the public to drive carefully over the four day period.
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