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Newspaper
Shepherd Argus
Location
Shepherd, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Dec 18, 1963
Page
3
The Marion Circle gathered at Joan Swenson’s home with 12 attendees including one guest. A quartet performed two Christmas songs, Joyce Arndt gave a devotion on "The Littlest Angel," and Ellen Timmens with Marion Van Lente read "The Little Mixer." Christmas ideas replaced the gift exchange.
Mrs Vera Kennedy 314 Hall Street died December 12 in Carson City Hospital. Born March 8 1885 Mecosta County she long served as a teacher and church and club member. Funeral was held December 15 at Garber Funeral Home with interment Riverside Cemetery Mt Pleasant. Survived by daughter Mrs Phillip Sheridan son Louis Kennedy two stepsons 15 grandchildren eight great grandchildren.
Girl Scout Troop 589 held a Christmas party on Monday evening December 16. They met at 6:00 p m for an hour of caroling at village homes then returned to Mrs John Buschbachers home for refreshments and entertainment. Hot chocolate cookies and candy were served with games and a gift exchange. Miss Margot Buschbacher assisted the leaders.
The Shepherd Extension meet ing was held at Mrs Wm Muller home on December 9 as a Christmas party. Sixteen members answered the roll call and exchanged gifts while a pot luck lunch of Christmas goodies was served. The next meeting is set for January 28 at Mrs Don Gimmey’s home.
Graveside services were held at Salt River Cemetery for Annette Lynne Hawkins infant daughter of Mr and Mrs Jerry Hawkins Route Four Mt Pleasant on Wednesday December 11 at 10 00 am Rev Newton Huffine officiating Surviving are her parents one brother Michael the maternal grandparents Roy Denton Mt Pleasant and Nina Hawkins Shepherd the paternal grandmother Garber Funeral Home assisted with arrangements
Tom Cruz scored 24 as the Little Jays defeated Sacred Heart in overtime after a 53-53 tie. The Jays trailed 55-20 late third but surged back with their best fourth quarter scoring to force extra time. Sacred Heart had three players in double figures led by Collins with 25.
Naumes led with 20 points for the Irish while Heintz added 17 as Shep herd edged the Jays 57 to 56. Joe Schrot mixed a strong effort with a misdirected basket in the second half. Coach Harris faced a tense finish as his squad fought to close the gap.
D A R sponsorship supports area schools with Esther Altman as regent and Mrs. Norris Mosher as Good Citizens Committee chair. The National Association of Secondary School Principals approves the contest. State chairman sends questionnaires. an impartial committee selects the outstanding entrant, making the top high school senior girl the D A R Good Citizen for Michigan.
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