Former Shepherd Resident Josie Gould Dies at 77
Mrs. Josie M. Gould, 77, of Lansing formerly of Shepherd, died Tuesday at Hastings. Born July 1, 1885 in Shepherd, she lived in Lansing 46 years. Survived by two daughters Eva Algate and Edna Crothers, six grandchildren, three great grandchildren. Funeral at Gorsline-Runciman Friday with graveside rites at Salt River Cemetery.
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Josie M. Gould
West
Grand River Avenue
Lansing
Hastings
Shepherd
Gould
North Presbyterian Church Circle 5
Church
Gleaners
Roy M. Gould
Fred “Eva” Algate
Utica
Michigan
Bruce “Edna” Crothers
Vermontville
Gorsline- Runciman Funeral Home
N. T. Keizer
North Presbyterian Church
Salt River Cemetery
Eston Everett
Paul Eisenhauer
George Friend
Ole Hargrove
Shepherd Girl Leona Lootens Missing Since November 15
State Police seek help locating 15 year old Leona Velma Lootens of Route 1 Shepard. Daughter of Mr and Mrs Joan Lootens she left home on Thursday November 15. She is 5 feet 2 inches, about 130 pounds with brown hair and blue eyes.
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Leona Velma Lootens
Route 1
Shepherd
Joan Lootens
Miss Lootens
YMCA Youth Legislature to Convene at Lansing Capitol
The Michigan YMCA Youth in Government program gathers 275 high school students from Hi-Y and Tri-Hi-Y clubs for three days in December at the Capitol. Participants act as Senators Representatives and a Youth Governor after a one day training and a student bill. The fifteenth year of the event is led by Chairman Fred I Chase and staff member Roger Blood.
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Capitol
Lansing
Ymca Hi-Y
Michigan Hi-Y
Fred I. Chase
Michigan Y.M.C.A
Roger Blood
Plymouth
Birthday Celebration for Ira DeLong and David Malish
A birthday supper at Mr. and Mrs. Dennis DeLong hosted by Ira DeLong and family for their son Ira. Attendees included Sherrie Childers and the Malish family from rural Mt. Pleasant. David Malish turned three on December 3 and received play gifts after cake and ice cream.
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Dennis DeLong
Ira
Ira DeLong
Marlene
Eric
Teddy
Tammey Latoski
Mt. Pleasant
Sherrie Childers
Gladys Miller
David Malish
Stanley Malish
David
Chippewa St Church News Reports Local Illnesses
Sondra Pyles daughter of Paul Pyles Rural Route 2 Shepherd has been sick but is better now. Suzy Childs daughter of Gerald Childs of Shepherd was sick last Sunday. Mary Struble of rural Shepherd was sick last week but attended evening services. Neil and Debbie Rhoads children of Forrest Rhoads were ill last Wednesday and Thursday.
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Sondra Pyles
Paul Pyles
Shepherd
Suzy Childs
Gerald Childs
Mary Struble
Neil
Debbie Rhoads
Forrest Rhoads
Winn Couple Celebrates 50th Anniversary
Mr. and Mrs. William Curtiss of Winn marked their fiftieth wedding anniversary with a December 2 reception at the Masonic Hall Winn. The event featured family preparations, a program led by daughter Mrs. John Starkweather, musical performances by grandchildren and past Eastern Star members, and a shared refreshments table.relatives from Flint, Lansing, Charlotte and other nearby towns attended.
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William Curtiss
Winn
Masonic Hall
Frank Foster
John Starkweather
Christine Cygan
Karen William
James Snyder
Arnold Kent
Winn Chapter O. E. S
Marie Denlow
Gordon
Gary
Gloria Curtiss
Karen Williams
Russell Showalter
Russell Seiler
Eastern Star Ladies of Winn
Alber Cygan
Woodrow
Flint
Lansing
Charlotte
Grand Lodge
Grand Rapids
Ashley
Mt. Pleasant
Elwell
Blanchard
Christmas Party Welcomed by Women’s Missionary Council
A Christmas party hosted by the Women’s Missionary Council invites mothers and children from Nursery through Third Grade to gather December 13 in the Orchard Ave Church of Christ basement for fellowship and fun.
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Women’s Missionary Council
Orchard Ave
Church of Christ
Carrolls mark fiftieth wedding anniversary quietly
Mr and Mrs W A Carroll celebrated their fiftieth wedding anniversary at home on Wednesday November 28. They received a poem by O Ray Burgess and many gifts and cards from relatives friends Orchard Avenue Church of Christ congregation Masons and O E S members and neighbors.
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Mrs. W. A. Carroll
O. Ray Burgess
Orchard Avenue Church of Christ
Mason’s
O E. S
Christmas mail plan urged as early as November
A notice advises mailers to begin Christmas mailing preparations now. It argues that patrons who wrap gifts prepare address lists and purchase postage in November will enjoy a stress free December and holiday satisfaction.
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Travis Leonard Wedding Joins Shepherd Families In October
Joyce Evelyn Travis and Phillip Eugene Leonard wed October 20 at St. Louis Church of Christ in Shepherd. The couple and families gathered with about 300 guests from Saginaw, Alma, St. Louis, Mason, Mt. Pleasant, Coleman, Midland, Winn, St. Johns, Shepherd and Tipton Ohio.
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Joyce Evelyn Travis
Herbert Travis
Shepherd
Phillip Eugene Leonard
William Leonard
St. Louis Church of Christ
William Dykes
James Mick
Delores Hamlin
Mary Lou Kniffen
Lohengrin
Joyce
Wanda Travis
Karen Best
Dawn Leonard
Kathy Travis
Carol Barnikow
St. Joseph Island
Taquamenon Falls
Shepherd High School
Northwood Institute
Shepherd State Bank
Michigan State University
St. Louis
Michigan
Saginaw
Alma
Mason
Mt. Pleasant
Coleman
Midland
Winn
St. Johns
Tipton
Ohio
Pastor Sponsors Monthly Bowling Party For Churches of Christ
Forrest Rhoads of the Chippewa Street Church of Christ sponsors a monthly bowling party for area Churches of Christ. The event runs 3:00 p m to 5 30 p m on the first Saturday at Pleasant Lanes Mt. Pleasant with full lanes reported last time. Participants from Mt. Pleasant and Midland enjoyed the social. The next gathering is set for Saturday January 5 1963.
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Forrest Rhoads
Chippewa Street
Wesleyan Service Guild Christmas Meeting Planned
The Wesleyan Service Guild will meet on Wednesday December 12 at 8 00 pm at the Methodist Parsonage. Mrs Newell Oren will present Christmas in Other Lands. Refreshments arranged by Mrs Charles Zook and Mrs Jack Arndt.
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Wesleyan Service Guild
Newell Oren
Charles Zook
Jack Arndt
Michigan hits 1000 mile freeway mark with I-75 opening
Mackie announced Michigan will surpass 1,000 miles of freeway after a 12.5 mile I-75 segment near Pontiac opens December 11, with 51 miles more to complete the Detroit Lansing Muskegon route. The state, first to the halfway point on its 1,080 mile system, expects 953 miles after the Pontiac segment and notes I-94 remains in use.
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Mackie
Michigan
Pontiac
Detroit-Lansing- Muskegon
Michigan Farm Bureau Institute to convene at MSU
Key farm leaders from across the state will gather at Kellogg Center Michigan State University December 6 and 7 for the 14th Michigan Farm Bureau Institute. Workshops for chairmen and new board members will guide county bureaus in active programs and local responsibilities.
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Kellogg Center
Michigan State University
Michigan Farm Bureau Institute
Michigan
Dan E. Reed
Michigan Farm Bureau
Thomas K. Cowden
College of Agriculture
C. William Swank
Ohio Farm Bureau Federation
Farm Bureau
Funeral for Brother Held in Kalamazoo Nov 29
Mrs. Sophia Arndt attended the funeral of her brother Ernest Racek at Truesdale Funeral Chapel Kalamazoo on Thursday November 29. Racek was vice president of manufacturing for Borg Warner’s Ingersoll Kalamazoo division and died after a heart attack Monday evening at Pla Mor Bowling Lanes and was pronounced dead on arrival at Bronson Hospital.
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Sophia Arndt
Ernest Racek
Truesdale Funeral
Kalamazoo
Rackel
Ingersoll
Shepherd High School Concert Featuring Glee Clubs and Choir
The Shepherd Instrumental Department presents a concert December 20 in the new high school gym. The program includes Senior High Band, Senior High Glee Club, ninth grade Glee Club, and a mixed chorus in their first appearance. Everyone is urged to attend.
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Shepherd Instrumental Department
The
Shepherd High School
Brownie Investure Service Honors Sixteen Girls
The second grade Brownies held a Monday afternoon investiture with sixteen girls lighting candles reciting the Brownie Promise to Mrs Shock. Mothers pinned the girls, salutes and handshakes followed plus refreshments. Fourteen mothers attended. Leaders were rewarded for their efforts. This cooperation fosters well adjusted citizens for Shepherd.
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Shock
Lessiter
Shepherd
Clinics Held Evening Sessions For Dog Owners
Clinics broadcast periodically will run from 6 30 P M to 8 30 P M. Dog owners are urged to come early. For details call the Health Department Office SP 38 3691. Listings include Union Township Hall December 6 1962 Weidman December 11 1962 Shepherd December 13 1962 Delwin December 18 1962 Winn December 20 1962.
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Health Department
Union Township Hall
Weidman
Shepherd Community Hall
Delwin Township Hall
Winn Township Hall
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Tom Fowler
Zora Stahlman
Fern Keller
Kathleen Swan
Pauline McCaul
Vivian Freeman
Elzada Ericksen
Leota Mae Branikow
Georgia Travis
Louise Travis
Macy Leonard
Joyce Fowler
Darlene Leonard
Zada Nestle
Janet Nestle
Ellen Bryant
Carol Brookens
Farm Bureau Institute
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