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Newspaper
Shepherd Argus
Location
Shepherd, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Aug 30, 1961
Page
12
Michigan faced rising rabies cases and more nuisance skunks since 1956. Statewide year round hunting and trapping were allowed to curb damage while keeping live skunks illegal to possess. Prevention tips include proper garbage disposal and sealing den areas around barns and homes.
A long list shows numerous marriage licenses issued in Mt. Pleasant and nearby towns including Mt. Pleasant Alma Shepherd Rosebush and Clare with names such as John B Theisen Nancy Eismann and Patrick Pappas plus others. The notice also mentions local residents visiting relatives and hospital updates including Mrs. Millie Downing undergoing treatment at C M C Hospital in Mt. Pleasant and Clarence Chivington recovering from recent surgery.
East Chippewa notes show Mr. and Mrs. Tom Downing visiting Mrs. Millie Brown at C. M. C. Hospital where she has been ill. Several local families including the Ohms Robertson and Riggle are visiting and calling among friends and church groups. The Chippewa Baptist Young People meet Sundays at 6:30 p.m. everyone is welcome.
N E Chippewa reports Mrs Minnie Delamater of Six Lakes and Mrs Evelyn Moore of Remus calling on their mother, sharing a family moment and greetings in a hometown social note.
The text notes Sunday visits by Bary and his son to Mr. and Mrs. Robert Kingman and Mrs. Guy Brooks. Theo Hummel and spouse spent the latter part of last week at the Hummel cottage at Lake Mecosta. Frank Moore and spouse were Sunday dinner guests of August Martin in St Johns.
Mr and Mrs William Bush left Shepherd last Saturday for a three week vacation spanning Studenville Ohio and many Virginia locales to visit relatives of his father. Mr and Mrs George Fuller of Alma joined the Lyons at the Dodge Lake cottage over the weekend. Howard Johnston of Sanford was a weekend guest of the McCormicks. Vera Wright from Compton California arrived Sunday to visit relatives in Shepherd and Mt Pleasant. The Hawkins family called on the McCormicks Sunday evening. Ricky Hawkins, visiting the McCormicks for a week, returned home with his parents. Randy Hawkins stayed for a visit. Mr and Mrs Paul Darling were also mentioned.
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