Isabela County Historian Capen to Speak at CMU Library
Lewis D. Capen millbrook collector and historian will address the Isabella County Historical Society at Clarke Historical Library CMU on Wednesday evening February 13 Capen a Millerock resident and civic leader serves as president of the diecosta County Historical Society.
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Lewis D. Capen
Millbrook
Isabella County Historical Society
Clarke Historical Library
Central Michigan University
Capen
Millerock
H.s.ory
Diecosta County Historica Society
Time-Saving Kitchens with Stainless Steel Modernizes Homes
A 1950s style feature extols stainless steel in kitchens detailing benefits like non porous surfaces resisting dirt and wear. It highlights wall ovens dishwashers and counter tops as easy to clean and praises time saving appliances for busy families and housewives.
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PTA
Jones & Laughlin Steel Corporation
Hubby
Engagement Revealed Initiated By VFW Auxiliary
Vivian Yates was initiated by the Joe Ulsa Auxiliary 8215 VFW making the total membership eighty one, the largest in District 11. The Whose Who Variety Show is set for Thursday January 31, and district rally plans for February 3 at Pacomning were made with travel details to meet at the village restroom or contact President Pearl Freeze or senior Vice Betty Leatherman.
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Vivian Yates
Joe Ulsa
V.F.W
District 11
Pacomning
Pearl Freeze
Betty Leatherman
Mt. Pleasant Area Robbery Probe Advances State Police
State Police work with Midland County Sheriff to investigate a robbery as details emerge from continued scanning. Authorities link the case to local agencies and pursue leads while reporting findings from the scene and associated officials.
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Page One
Midland County Sheriff’s Department
Hugh B Foster dies after long illness in Saginaw
Hugh B. Foster born July 22 1896 in Fostoria Ohio died January 16 1963 at Veterans Hospital Saginaw after a lingering illness. He married Helen Burtch in Saginaw October 30 1919 and leaves four daughters two sons and many siblings and grandchildren. Funeral services were at Garber Funeral Home Shephard January 19 with Rev Alvin Niswonger. burial Chippewa Township Cemetery.
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Hugh Bryan Foster
Veterans Hospital
Saginaw
Fostoria
Ohio
C. W
Jennie Foster
Helen Burtch
Delpha Emlinger
Dexneim
Germany
Audrey Archambault
Lelor Dobler
Birzh Run
Pauline Jacklin
Mt. Pleasant
Virgil
Archie L
Ryan Foster
Genesse
Michigan
Ommer
Flint
Everett
Midland
Carl
Inez Niswonger
Odessa Casner
Garber Funeral Home
Shepherd
Alvin Niswonger
Chippewa Township
16 163 Vehicles Registered In Isabella County
In 1962 Isabella County registered 16 163 motor vehicles of all types with 10 776 passenger cars and 2 332 trucks and commercial vehicles. Weight tax revenue totaled 310 647 76 dollars, with Michigan weight taxes rising to 68 515 538 53.
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Department of State
Isabella County
James M. Hare
Michigan
Dave
Engagement Revealed for Karen Lee Scholl and Kendell Cooper
Mr. and Mrs. Kermit Scholl of Breckenridge announce the engagement of their daughter Karen Lee to Kendell Cooper of Shepherd son of Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Cooper. A May wedding is planned. Also notes PTA meeting set for January 28 at 4 p.m. at the Shepherd shop cafeteria with a safety talk and discussion of school lunch fund use.
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Ernest Nelson
Mr. Pleasant
Janice May
Arthur James Grace
Joseph Grace
Shepherd
Shepherd Pta
Kermit Scholl
Cedar St. Breckenridge
Karen Lee
Kendell Cooper
Ernest Cooper
Arene Learner Association
Shephers
Harves
Cmomittee Dey
Pta. Yéuu
Hign
Winn
Willing Workers Club Meeting At Mrs Seeley's Home
The Willing Workers Club will meet at Mrs. Sylvia Seeley's residence 223 E Wright Ave on Thursday January 24.
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Willing Workers Club
Sylvia Seeley
E. Wright Ave
Local Health Movements In Shepherd Area
Sick Hattie Young and Ethel Byrd admitted to Central Michigan Community Hospital on January 15. Dee Hutchinson to Gratiot Community Hospital the same day. Zennon Barrera contracted eye infection in Shepherd. John Thomas transferred to Broomfield Memorial Convalescent Hospital on January 11. William O'Brien moved to Broomfield Memorial on January 18. Dawn Maybee released from Carson City Hospital January 19. Lauri Lee Howell injured skating January 14.
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Hattie Young
Shepherd
Central Michigan Community Hospital
Ethel Byrd
C.M.C Hospital
Dee Hutchinson
Rural Shepherd
Ae Gratiot Community Hospital
Zennon Barrera
John Thomas
Broomfield Memorial Convalescent Hospital
William O’brien
Dawn Maybee
Carson City Hospital
Lauri Lee Howell
Greater Michigan Boat Show Sells Out Early
The 1963 Greater Michigan Boat Show at the Detroit Artillery Armory is completely sold out. Frank E. Burch, show director, announced the event runs February 16 through 24 featuring outboard motors, power and sail craft, a jet powered Michigan unit, and a hydroplane aiming for the water speed record.
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Michigan
Greater Michigan
Frank E. Burch
Detroit Artillery Armory
Miss Stars and Stripes
Alma College Library Drive Boosts Fund With Alumni Gifts
Students on Christmas break called potential donors and distributed over 3000 pledge cards to fund a new library. The Class of 1962 presented the first gift to Dr Swanson as their graduation present. Dr Harold C T den Bosch notes substantial advance gifts and pledges already on hand.
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Page
Swanson
Harold C ‘T
den Bosch
Alma College Vic
Griffin Pushes Bill On Park Easement And Federal Payments
A proposed bill outlines a park easement to preserve character of property with an option to purchase. It includes independent appraisers at government expense, tax in lieu payments to local districts, and hunting and fishing under state law with Department of Conservation approval. Griffin urged support from Hart and Udall for swift enactment.
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Secretary of Interior
Michigan Department of Conservation
Griffin
Hart
Udall
Barbara Train to Wed A 3c Murt Hughes
Engagement announced for Barbara Jean Train to A 3c Murt Hughes son of Lloyd and Mrs Hughes. Barbara attends Northwood Institute Alma. Murt stationed at Malmstrom AFB Montana. Wedding planned for September 14.
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Barbara Jean Train
Murt A. Hughes
Lloyd Hughes
Shepherd
Mark Train
St. Louis
Barbara
Northwood Institute
Alma
Murt
Malmstrom Air Force Base
Montana
Bers Bucsis at retirement time and coffee social
The club highlights a busy year with outings to Higgins and Crystal Lakes and the Alma Jamoree attended by over a thousand. Proceeds from a charity event supported Wacals. Members from St. Louis, Midland, Bay City, Saginaw, Traverse City, and others joined. The group nears 100 members and plans for 1963 include a February 16 meeting at the Coe Township Community Center hosted by Peg Morris and Jean Perrine.
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Peg Morris
Vanicé mMan- 8Us
Vincenl Tovel
Afu
Suum
St. Louis
Muulard
Miveraale
Clare
Bay City
Saginaw
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County Historical Society
Battie Creek
University of Michiigan
Blackhawk Division
France
Noyse
Mary Troy
Jones & Laughlin Steel Corp
VFW
Safety Council
Iaan
Tne
Isabella County Safety Council Board of Directors
Ana
Bairmen
University Center
Ile
Jack A. Bosley
Leo Wickert
Suepne
Wuepnerd
Saveila
Res
Isabella Count
Maynard Gilmore
Wendell
Bud” Gilmore
Hugh B. Foster
Will Pratt
Elmer Childsley
Roy Allen
Perry Thomp
Stewart Curtiss
Cliff McKinson
Bers
National Guard
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