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Newspaper
Shepherd Argus
Location
Shepherd, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Dec 11, 1963
Page
4
Color TV will be a major Christmas gift with about 600 000 sets expected to be sold. Choose by room size and decor using expert tips on compact receivers, large consoles, and color styles from Italian Provincial to Danish Modern.
Andrew W. Brickner died December 7 1963 at Golden Acres Convalescent Home St Louis Michigan. Born June 22 1876 in York County Pennsylvania he moved to Shepherd in 1918 and was a farmer and Church of Christ member. Funeral December 12 at Garber Funeral Home with burial at Salt River Cemetery. Survivors include wife Nellie three daughters three sons 24 grandchildren 74 great grandchildren and 2 great great grandchildren.
A large turnout attended the social meeting and Christmas party last Tuesday at the hall. Bernice Gimmey Verdyth Hamlin and Grethel Cline led games. A business session planned a December 23 Christmas party for Mt Pleasant State Home and Training School residents. The next Joe Alsh Auxiliary 8215 meeting is December 17, the sixteenth anniversary of the auxiliary.
Mr. and Mrs. Harlan Caszatt and daughter Lorie of Owosso joined Mr. and Mrs. Martin Coughlin and family along with Miss Sue Beltinck and Ty Caszatt at a community pre event. The gathering showcased local families and featured a casual, friendly atmosphere.
The Institute of Life Insurance explains that all ages need protection and shows how death payments skew younger. It notes rising annual premiums with age, giving sample costs for a $10,000 policy at ages 21 to 45 and stressing earlier purchase for lower rates.
Christmas dinner Sunday was hosted at the home of Mrs Ethel Casnatt with Mr and Mrs Sherrie Childers Mrs Okla Baughman and Mrs Grace Zingery. Mrs Baughman joined Friday dinner guests Mr and Mrs Childers. Mrs Norbert Travis of rural Shepherd called Monday afternoon. Mr and Mrs Donald Tessin of rural Hemlock were Wednesday evening visitors to Mr and Mrs Earl Grace.
The piece surveys greeting card origins from 15th century Germany to 19th century Britain and America. It notes Postal ZIP codes aid disambiguation of similarly named towns and cites Ernest Dudley Chase as a pioneer in American cards. It emphasizes preparing lists and timely mailing with ZIP codes.
A holiday safety and charity message urges businesses to redirect Christmas party funds to local charities. Drivers are told to skip or trim office celebrations, leave events early, and drive safely to ensure a calm, safe Christmas for all.
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