Eligibility for Social Security at age 62 and related rules
Men over 62 could claim social security in 1961 and three nonworker groups become eligible at 62 the dependent parent of a deceased provider the dependent husband or the dependent widower. If benefits start before 65 gains are not permanent unless work changes occur eligibility can adjust at 65. Returning to work may not lower benefits but can trigger increases at 65. Self employment tax applies when net earnings reach 400 plus the first 1800 of net earnings to total wages 4800.
New Arrivals from Hunt and Carter Families
Mr and Mrs C Melvin Hunt announce the birth of a son at Central Michigan Community Hospital on Saturday December 9. Mr and Mrs Edward Carter announce the birth of a son at the same hospital on Saturday December 16.
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Edward Carter
Rural Shepherd
C. M. C. Hospital
Engagement Revealed of Diane Sue Allore to William G Mc Clintic
Mr and Mrs Ralph Allore of Zilwaukee announce the engagement of their daughter Diane Sue to William G Mc Clintic son of Mr and Mrs Elton McClintic of Merrill. The Mc Clintics were formerly residents of rural Shepherd.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ralph Allore
Zilwaukee
Diane Sue
William G. McClintic
Elton McClintic
Merrill
McClintic
Rural
Shepherd
Christmas gatherings announced for Coe Chapter and clubs
The Coe Chapter No 98 O E S meets December 21 at 8 pm with a Christmas party to follow. Members bring fudge or cookies and a silver collection is taken for Villa. The Willing Workers Club meets December 22 at the Whites home in Shepherd due to a funeral. The Shepherd Methodist Church Christmas program is December 24 at 4 pm with a pot luck lunch. Howard School program is December 22 at 8 15 pm at Pleasant Valley Hall.
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Coe
Willing Workers Club
Southard
Forrest White
Shepherd
Shepherd Methodist Church
Howard
Pleasant Valley Hall
Birthday Party for Penny Lynn Muller
Mr and Mrs William Muller hosted a birthday party for their one year old daughter Penny Lynn on Tuesday evening December 12 with 17 relatives and friends including her uncle Pat and her grandparents. A birthday cake and ice cream were served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Muller
Penny Lynn
Pat
Girl Scouts Caroling and Christmas Party Recap
Girl Scouts visited Shepherd and Broomfield Memorial Hospital to sing carols and gift handmade items to patients. They later gathered at the Methodist Church for a Christmas party with games exchanges and refreshments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shepherd
Broomfield Memorial Hospital
Methodist Church
Wheel & Reel Boat Club Plans Alma Show Date
The Wheel and Reel Boat Club held a special meeting last week on Wednesday December 13 with strong turnout. The Boat Show is planned for Alma the exact date to be announced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wheel and Reel Boat Club
Alma
Third Grade Brownies Celebrate December Christmas Party
The Brownie unit made corsages and boutonnières for parents and hospital decorations. Mrs. Preston Barrett hosted the December 18 party with games and carol singing at Gratiot Community Hospital and the Barrett home with Nancy and Margaret Barrett assisting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Broomfield Memorial Hospital
Preston Barrett
L. Hollenback
Max Augustine
Gratiot Community Hospital
Barretts
Shepherd Community Socials Across Families
Rural Shepherd residents shared holiday visits over the weekend. Mrs. Evalee Rhode hosted Mrs. Milford Vogel and her children Tina Marie and Dennis. Virginia Beach inlaws Roy Balcom joined the Wilson Seeley household for holiday time as the husband sails with the Navy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milford Vogel
Tina Marie
Dennis
Weidman
Evalee Rhode
Roy Balcom
Virginia Beach
Virginia
Shepherd
Albert Wilson Seeley
Balcom
Navy
Richard Overly
Church of the Brethern
Joseph Shannahan
Rural Shepherd
Joe Sliger
Garrett
Indiana
Manley Davis
Lansing
Jennie Myers
Sean Warner
Saginaw
Clyde Betts
Hemlock
Gimmey Family Visits Ann Arbor and Grand Rapids for Holidays
Mr. Donald Gimmey and family joined by Mr. Mike Gimmey and Mrs. Cherrie traveled to Ann Arbor to collect Mrs. Gimmey. They visited Nellie Nartker and Mrs. Gordon Brunell in Brighton and hosted Duane Nartker and family Friday evening. Donald Edwards and his wife spent the weekend in Grand Rapids with her brother Bob Davis family for a pre Christmas dinner.
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Donald Gimmey
Mike
Cherrie
Ann Arbor
Gimmey
Nellie Nartker
Gordon Brunell
Brighton
Duane Nartker
Mrs
Donald Edwards
Grand Rapids
Bob Davis
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Riverside
Russ Kelley
Agency
GRIM
Shepherd, Michigan
On Body Shop
Girl Scout News
Wheel & Reel Boat Club
Brownie News
Shepherd Briefs
Mt. Pleasant
Coleman Road
Rex Williams
Mid
Nentals Service Robinson Typewriter
S. College
Michigan
Bergen
Mulder
Ross van Alstine
Studebaker Scotsman
FORD
Farmall C
Loader
G.M.C
DODGE
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