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Shepherd Argus

Location

Shepherd, Michigan, United States of America

Date

Jul 12, 1961

Page

10

Pony League Falls to Millbrook in Extra Rough Game

Shepherd's Pony League lost to Millbrook 10 to 6 at home after Millbrook pitcher Peasely fanned 10 in five innings while Millbrook had 6 hits and no errors. Shepherd had 6 hits and 3 errors, with a late sixth inning rally and a forthcoming game against Blanchard on Wednesday July 12th.

Carl White Shepherd Millbrook Peasely Sheperd London Williams Brice Coulson Uebele Grace Hoover Scott Gates Cruz Blanchard

Arthur Shoes Honored On 43rd Anniversary

Mr and Mrs Arthur Shoe were honored on Monday night July 3 for their 43rd wedding anniversary. Mrs Richard Walker of Spring Lake and Mr and Mrs Joe Grace attended to pay tribute to the couple.

Arthur Shoe Richard Walker Spring Lake Joe Grace

Mrs. Sarah M. Coughlin 74 Dies At Flint

Mrs. Sarah M. Coughlin 74 of 6273 N Gale Road Davison Michigan died July 6 at Flint Osteopathic Hospital. She lived in Flint twenty years formerly Irishtown thirty years. Funeral July 10 10:00 A M at St Johns Catholic Church Davison Rev Bernard Beahan officiating. Burial St Patricks Cemetery Irish town. Survived by husband Charles L seven sons five daughters seventy grandchildren and seventeen great grandchildren two brothers a sister and several nieces and nephews.

Sarah M. Coughlin N. Gale Road Davison Michigan Flint Osteopathic Hospital Coughlin Flint Irishtown St. Johns Catholic Church Bernard Beahan St. Patricks Cemetery Charles L Donald Charles Edward Robert George Wayne Joseph Chesaning Martin Shepherd Joseph Ivici Mt. Pleasant Marguerite Coughlin Robert Parks Dexter Purl Overfield Edward Ostram Martin Conroy George Conroy Leo Eckert

Judge Bride Weds Tomas Brown in Winn St Leo’s Ceremony

Karol Mary Judge and Tomas B. Brown exchanged vows at St. Leo’s Church Winn on July 1st officiated by Rev. Hugh Iying. Judge wore Chantilly lace gown with Sabrina neckline and lace headpiece. A reception followed at the Chieftain Hotel with 300 guests and out of town attendees listed.

Karol Mary Judge Tomas B. Brown St. Leo’s Church Winnon Jwy Hugh Iying Miss Judge James P. Judge Route 2 Shepherd Sally Kennedy Ann Johnson Mother Kennedy Kathryn Davis Joann Mitchell Mary Ann Theilen Barbara Kyser Vicky Bargood Debbie Mitchell Ivy Mr. Brown Elma Brown Liberty Street Alma Wayne Lee Willians Marion Vallance Paul Wagner Fred Brown James D. Judge Gary Mills Donald N. Judge Richard Williams Chieftain Hotel Chieftain Joyce Kennedy Sharon Stangle Carol Vallance Julie Brown Elton Salisbury Judge Madison Wisconsin Lansing Grand Rapids Birmingham Detroit Muskegon St. John’s Greenville

Tri County Hospital Fund Drive Surpasses 250000

The Tri County Community Hospital Building Fund reached 250005 at the eighth report meeting led by acting chairman John Van Coevering. The Area Division chaired by Rudy Ver Planck posted 33983 toward a 31000 goal, and the board extended the campaign to July 7 to allow more volunteers to finish assignments.

Tri-County Community Hospital Building Fund John van Coevering van Coevering Rudy Ver Planck E. Main St. Edmore

Add To Summer Activities In Recreation Program

Playground Supervisor Tom Christenson announces two new classes for the summer program. Bonnie Myshock will lead a Cheerleading class on Monday mornings ten to eleven, bringing varsity experience from Shep herd High School. Jan Bollman will run a baton twirling class on Tuesday mornings ten to eleven, inviting interested youngsters to attend.

Tom Christenson Bonnie Myshock Bonnie Shepherd High School Jan Bollman

Isabella County motorists face license suspensions and revocations

Divers licenses of 377 Michigan motorists were suspended and 103 revoked in the past week by the Michigan Department of State. From Isabella County, Joseph Francis Simon of Mt. Pleasant and Edgar Silas Tully of 1206 W Lyons St Mt. Pleasant are listed among those affected.

Michigan Michigan Department of State Isabella County Joseph Francis Simon R-5 Mt. Pleasant Edgar Silas Tully W. Lyons St

Farm Bureau Potluck Picnic at Bryant Home

The A-l Farm Bureau invites members to a potluck picnic supper at the rural Shepherd home of Mr. and Mrs. William Bryant on July 17 at 6 30 P M.

A-l Farm Bureau William Bryant

Special Garden Day At MSU July 22

The Horticulture Department at Michigan State University hosts Special Garden Day to showcase one of the region's most complete plant collections. Tours of four garden areas on campus run at 1 2 3 and 4 o'clock with discussions on roses annuals perennials bulbs and evergreens. More information is available from the Cooperative Extension Service office.

Horticulture Department Michigan State University United States Cooperative Extension Service Office

Understanding First Class Mail and Its Special Protections

Postmaster Ken Walker explains that first-class mail includes letters cards air mail up to 8 ounces and all matter written or printed mailed in quantities under 20 identical copies. It carries priority over other classes and seals are protected under law. weight limits apply but size rules vary by class. Rates are Congress set for first second and third class. fourth class rates set annually by the Postmaster General with ICC concurrence.

Ken Walker Postal Service Post Office Congress Interstate Commerce Commission

Hungerford Reunion Held At Ithaca

The Fourth Annual Hungerford reunion gathered 33 attendees from Lansing Mason Elwell Breckenridge and Shepherd at Ithaca Park. A potluck dinner followed by reminiscing and youth games capped the afternoon. Next year’s reunion is planned for Bass Lake.

Hungerford Ithaca Park Lansing Mason Elwell Breckenridge Shepherd Bass Lake

Local Family Visits Near Rosebush and Detroit

Shepherd briefs detail visiting relatives with the Clark family hosting Charles Clark Jr and his wife and children, while James Jenkins and daughter Sandra from Elmira New York visit Edward Kennedy and kin in Michigan. Sylvester Kunik and family spent a weekend in Detroit with Robert Fanning and Mike Kunik and others.

Charles Clark Jr Shepherd Charles Clark Sr Rosebush James Jenkins Sandra Elmira New York Edward Kennedy Michigan Sylvester Kunik Detroit Robert Fanning Mike Kunik

Ionia Free Fair to Feature Bratty Jugler in 1961

Bratty the hair hanging juggler, unique worldwide act, signed for the 1961 Ionia Free Fair. The Madrid born performer, 18 years in show business, will perform August 17 and August 12 before the grandstand, with past engagements including Ringling Brothers and appearances in Canada, Spain, Germany, France, Belgium, Italy, and Africa.

Bratty Ionia Free Fair Madrid Spain United States Ringling Brothers Germany France Belgium Italy Africa

Camp Attendees at Lake Louise and Wesley Wood

Names of Methodist campers and leaders at Lake Louise near Boyne Falls and Wesley Wood near Hastings listed. Attendees include Jim Sumner Corby Brattin Dale Hughes Rebecca Adams Judy Van Lente and Rev John Francis as director. Junior High Camp last week included Sharon Brien and Ruth Vander Veen as counselor with Rev Lloyd R Van Lente directing.

Lake Louise Boyne Falls Jim Sumner St. Louis

Weddings at Chippewa Street Church of Christ

Reverend Forrest Rhoads officiated two weddings at his church on Saturday July 1. Miss Connie Foster of Mt. Pleasant married James Lee Bollinger of Vesta burg at ten in the morning. Marjorie Lough of Mt. Pleasant wed Francis Deming at two in the afternoon, with a reception at Shepherd VFW Hall.

Forrest Rhoads Chippewa Street Church

Opens Dance Baton Twirling Studio in Shepherd Area

Miss Janet Bollman a Shepherd High School senior plans a summer program teaching Modern Jazz and Baton to children ages 8 to 14 if interest exists. She has nine years of dance training and four years as a majorette at the high school. For information call 4001.

Janet Bollman Shepherd High School Jan

Student loan totals for 1959 to 1961 and 1962 projections

In 1959-60, 265 students received $172 030 in loans averaging 650 each. In 1960-61, 337 borrowers received $169 009 averaging 500 per loan. June 21 1961 shows $251 610 in on hand applications with 191 loans totaling $118 805 approved, leaving processing for the rest of the year and an average loan of about 622.

Campaign workers pledge to press on for final victory

VanCoevering expressed deep gratitude for the workers effort and urged continued action. Darwin VanHouten, campaign chairman, urged all to contact prospects as the final report meeting set for Thursday July 13 at 7 30 PM with refreshments donated and all workers invited.

VanCoevering Darwin VanHouten

Census survey on consumer buying plans July local rollout

The census board outlines questions on consumer buying plans as part of the Current Population Survey. The survey will be conducted locally and in 332 other sample areas during the week of July 17 with data collected by accredited interviewers.

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Pony League Tomson Peasley Brown Milbrook Hohlbein Snyder Brian Arthur Karol Mary Judge Bride Tri-County Hospital Isabella Msu Ithaca Shepherd Briefs Ionia
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