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Newspaper
Shepherd Argus
Location
Shepherd, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Dec 04, 1963
Page
2
Shepherd Scouts announce sale of new calendars at door Friday in December. Each calendar costs 35 cents, with 19 cents profit supporting troops and 10 cents dues. Funds fund materials and activities while cookie sales later aid the council.
The East Lincoln Study Group met November 19 1963 at Mrs Mary Manor's home with ten members present New members Phyllis Owings and Ruth Chapman joined The group planned a November 29 gathering at Mary Foxs home to craft clowns and pine cone trees The Christmas party is set for December 17 at 7 30 p m in Alma Gifts will be exchanged and a secret pal revealed The food lesson was given by Mrs Alice Wiltse and Mrs Mary Fox Refreshments included a Korean meat dish and salad served by the hostess and Mary Fox
Newborn son at Central Michigan Community Hospital on Thursday November 28. Granddaughter Donna Marie born to Fred and Lila Liming in Pontiac General Hospital on Saturday November 30. The Miss weighed 7 pounds 4 ounces. Alma Young admitted to Henry Ford Hospital November 11 with cast removal. Lila Claybaugh returned home December 2. John Maas returned home from Carson City Hospital.
Six Lakes hosts Mr and Mrs Charles Bellingar for Saturday dinner. Florence Wilson visits Mr and Mrs Grant Curtiss. Midland couple Clyde Gard and spouses visit with Marion Curtiss while Ithaca couple John Wysong join. The Edwards family shares Thanksgiving with Fred.
A long list of Thanksgiving and weekend visits across rural areas includes Shattuck and Hunt guests with the Sanaprooks in Winn, Anthony and Lautz families, and many others from Midland Flint Lansing Shepherd Alma and Grand Rapids areas. Several calls at the John Maas home accompany birthday and funeral events.
Helping Hand Society met Wednesday November 20 with Mrs Ethel Cassatt and co host Mrs Percy Hamlin. An all day meeting included a noon potluck and a quilt session after the business portion. Eighteen members attended with eleven visitors. The next meeting will be at Mrs Bess Behrends for a Christmas party on December 18.
The Past Noble Grand Club and their husbands of Mt Pleasant Rebekah Lodge were hosted by Mr. and Mrs. Melvin Hunt at 209 North Chippewa Shepherd. Co-hostesses were Mr. and Mrs. Ray Monroe of Mt Pleasant. A pot luck dinner was served at 6 30 to 19 persons. The group played pepper and Christmas gifts were exchanged.
The Broomfield Memorial Hospital Auxiliary held a Christmas party on Tuesday December 3 at 6 30 p m with a potluck supper and a gift exchange. Final plans were made for the Christmas Bazaar to be held Friday December 6.
Christian Aid will meet on Thursday December 12 for a noon dinner at Mrs Velma Hawkins home. The annual party includes gift exchange and election of officers for the coming year with committee members Mrs Alfreda Fuller Mrs Ella Ardner and Mrs Mildred Bingham.
The Shepherd Extension Group met at Mrs. Keith Freeze's home with 14 members and one guest. Lesson leaders were Mrs. Walt Dean, Mrs. Gale Brien, and Mrs. Mort Balcom. Japanese and Indian dishes prepared by Mrs. Walt Dean and Mrs. Cliff Harry were enjoyed. Next meeting is Monday December 9 at 7:30 with pot luck and gift exchange. bring own table service.
The Joe Alsh Auxiliary 8215 VFW is organizing a variety show on Thursday January 30 at the Shepherd High School Auditorium. The Good Neighbor contest is underway with a winner to be announced at the event. Nomination letters should go to the Joe Alsh Auxiliary 8215 Box 167 Shepherd Michigan. A Christmas bazaar with art, baked goods and candies is set for next Saturday at the Community building with asked donors to price their items.
The Townline Home Extension Study Group met at Mrs. Ethel Goffnett home for an all day session led by Mrs. Elaine Thering and Mrs. Evelyn Getchell. They prepared Beef Sukiyaki, a Japanese dish, and planned a December 19 Christmas party with a gift exchange and cookies for Brattleboro Hospital.
Earl Struble died at Saginaw St Marys Hospital on Friday November 29 1963. Born November 2 1883 in Shepherd he lived in Pontiac most of his life and was a painting contractor. Funeral services were held December 1 1963 at Garber Funeral Home. Interment Salt River Cemetery. Survived by three sons a daughter a brother ten grandchildren and seven great grandchildren.
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