Community Leader Harry Brattin Dies at 72
Harry A. Brattin Sr. long active in Shepherd affairs died December 25 1961 at age 72 after a career in lumber and service as a chamber secretary. Survived by wife Mabel son Harry Brattin Jr two grandchildren and brothers Carl and Floyd. Funeral held December 28 at Garber Funeral Home with burial in Salt River Cemetery.
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Harry Brattin, Sr
Harry
Chamber of Commerce
Harry A. Brattin, Sr
Nashville
Michigan
Shepherd
Shepherd Methodist Church
Shepherd Oddfellow Lodge
Shepherd Rotary
Michigan Retail Lumber
Mabel
Harry Jr
Barbara
Marla
Corby
Carl Brattin
Sydney
Montana
Floyd Brattin
Grosse Point Park
Garber
Lloyd van Lente
Ken Walker
Bill Bryant
Ed Morgan
Francis Cauchon
William Brew
Theo Lyon
Salt River Cemetery
Alien Address Report Underway With 144 500 Aliens Reported
Walter A. Sahli district director of the Immigration and Naturalization Service said the annual Alien Address Report Program is under way and 144 500 aliens reported their addresses. See Report Page 3.
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Walter A. Sahli
Immigration and Naturalization Service
Mr. Sahli
Safety Council To Meet January 2
The Isabella County Safety Council will meet Tuesday evening January 2 at 8 in the Squad Room of the new Isabella County Jail. After the meeting coffee will be served and Sheriff Henry Craven will tour the jail for non attendees. Dr. Leroy Sterling will show a film on Freeway Driving and a Good Driver will be honored. The public is invited.
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Isabella County Safety Council
Isabella County
Henry Craven
Leroy Sterling
Eye on Michigan to Discuss Tourism on WWTV
The program will air Tuesday January 2 at 7 p m on WWTV Channel 13. Guest is Rep Walter G Nakkula of Gladwin, touring the state with his house committee for tourism. Moderator is Harry Travis Fetzer Tele vision Inc public service director.
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Michigan
Eye On
WWTV
Channel 13
Walter G. Nakkula
Gladwin
House Committee
Harry Travis
Fetzer Television, Inc
New Freeway Signs Invite Visitors to Shepherd
A sign inviting visitors to stop in Shepherd has been erected half a mile south of the interchange, with another sign being prepared for erection north of Shepherd Road. C of C President John Wilberding and the late Harry Brattin Sr. point out that the sign is clearly visible from the highway.
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Shepherd
Shepherd Road
Harry Brattin, Sr
C. of C
John Wilberding
Shepherds Growth and Blue Jays Dominate 1961 Headlines
The Argus reports Shepherd expands with new business openings and open houses in 1961. Blue Jays win streaks and district championships, while local officials vote on library funding and a community center building. Notable changes include a new pastor, high school dedication, and Maple Syrup production runs.
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Shepherd Hardware and Implement
Lawrence Durham
Lale
Shepherd
Electors OK
Don Edwards
V.F.W
Shepherd Blue Jays
Ruth Lau
The
Argus
Newton Huffine
Orchard Avenue Church
Blue Jays
Clare
Edmore
St. Louis
Jays
Shepherd Rotary Club
H. A. Brattin
Tom Williams
Elmer Childs
Coe
Newell Oren
Remus
Blue Jay
Jim Parsons
Bradley Winn Converse
Dee Converse
CROP Beans Carload Aids Hungry Abroad From Isabella County
Isabella County residents donated a carload of Michigan beans to hunger relief abroad. Isabella CROP officials gathered at the Shepherd rail siding to dedicate the shipment with Ray Hoyle, Rev. S. S. Walton, Charles Spencer, and Rev. Kenneth Cutler present.
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Isabella County
Michigan
Isabella Crop Organization
Shepherd
Ray Hoyle
S. S. Walton
Charles Spencer
Kenneth Cutler
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Safety Council
Maiz
Shepherd Chamber of Commerce
Market Report
Fred Goffnett
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