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Newspaper
Shepherd Argus
Location
Shepherd, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Dec 06, 1961
Page
10
A reminiscence on Christmas shopping customs and family gifts contrasts practical and sentimental traditions. The author recalls childhood joy, Santa days, carols, tree lighting, and a window shop stroll, then notes changes in gift expectations and a desire for meaningful memories.
Mr and Mrs Donald Claybaugh announce the birth of a son born Friday November 22 at Central Michigan Community Hospital weighing 8 pounds 4 ounces. Mr and Mrs Clarence Chapman announce the birth of a son born Thursday November 21 at the same hospital. Mr and Mrs William McDaid announce the birth of a daughter born Saturday November 23 at Central Michigan Community Hospital.
Cub Scout Pack 123 met at the Junior High Gym on Thursday November 30 at 7 30. Den 2 opened the meeting with flag ceremony and the Cub Scout Promise. Jack Derry led the business portion as Cubmaster and Max Augustine read last meeting minutes and presented the financial report showing 35 85 on hand. Awards were given to Randy Augustine Bear Badge Gold Arrow and several one year stars. Pack Champion Bobby Porter won the derby. Den 2 Bobby Porter Den 4 Mickey Feltman Den 5 LaMott Oren Webelo Chuck Warmbrunn. Den Mother Velma Hawkins introduced new Den Mother. Pack tree sale urged family support as the only money making project. December meeting canceled.
Forest Hill Mr and Mrs Bud Welch and two sons of Ithaca visited Mrs Welch parents Mr and Mrs Kenneth Raycraft. Rev Garth Riggs and Mrs Riggs and baby visit Mrs Riggs mother family Mrs Bradley at Jackson. Dr Charles Ping of Alma College will speak at church next Sunday morning. Mr and Mrs Edwin Frisbie and children dined with Mrs Frisbie's parents Mr and Mrs Victor Chaney of Coe. Mr and Mrs Roger Raycraft of Clare dined with Mr and Mrs Kenneth Raycraft. Mickey and Richard Koutz of Elwell stayed Friday with Garry Frisbie. Sunday School class met at church for monthly meeting with 11 members and Christmas program planning. class to meet Dec 13 at David and Judy Singer home for Christmas party bringing 25 cent gift. Judy and Debby Frisbie spent Friday with cousins Beverly Foutz at Elwell. Mr and Mrs Nate Britting visited with daughter and family Mr and Mrs Albert Bushaw and children of rural Millington and Mrs James Rademacher and sons Jeff and Mark of Alma Monday with her parents Mr and Mrs Bert Towersey.
Miss Sally Curtiss was a San day caller of her grandparents Mr and Mrs Grant Curtiss. Mr and Mrs Edward Curtiss and son Gordon were Sunday callers of the Curtisses. Misses Joan Murray and Pat Sullivan of Midland stayed with the Murray family. Mrs Francis Moss of Lansing visited her son Teddy Moss at W T Musser s. There is one woman alcoholic for every 5 8 alcoholics. For information call the Greater Lansing Alcoholism Information Center IV 2 3392.
The text notes overdue taxes and penalties with interest, suggesting possible leniency in extreme cases. It emphasizes that tax returns will face strict scrutiny as technology enables quicker checks. The overall tone previews intensified IRS scrutiny in the digital era.
The exhibit features large color portraits of biblical figures Isaiah Jeremiah Amos Daniel and Jonah by Jacques Barosin. The Latvian born artist, who studied in Berlin and Freiburg, fled Nazi terror, survived a concentration camp escape, and later settled in New York. His works, valued over $30 000, were created after his religious conversion and commissions from the World Council and Christian Education presses. The exhibit runs daily at the University Center 7 30 a m to 10 p m with free admission.
Announcements list December meetings for the Meet-a-While Club at Mrs. Netzley home with a potluck at noon and a gift exchange. Dance Club meets Saturday at ILO OF Hall at 9 pm with membership required. Also Odd Fellow and Rebekah District meet December 16 in Shepherd, Christian Aid December 14 in Shepherd, plus a birthday celebration for Corbe Bratttin Jr.
The Shepherd Woman's Club met December 4 at Mrs. Ella Wilberding's rural home with 35 members present. The Shepherd Musical gave ten Christmas selections with Vivian Zook as announcer. Performances included Christmas readings, hymns from the Messiah, and organ numbers by Nellie Stalter and Agatha Swenson, plus duets by Marion VanLente and Noreen Burrows.
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