Area Reunions and Army News from Michigan Midwest
Soldiers from Mt. Pleasant and Shepherd area report completed training at Fort Gordon and overseas assignments with the Seventh U. S. Army in Germany. Highlights include John W. Zawacki finishing military police training and Richard Woodruff joining the Order of Gold Patriots, plus Palmer and other local service members’ backgrounds. Local class reunions and gatherings span McFarren School, Hoover, Gimmey, Edwards families, with plans for next year.
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Army
John W. Zawacki
Walter A. Zawacki
Route 5
Mt. Pleasant
Michigan
Provost Marshal General’s School
Fort Gordon
Zawacki
Fort Knox
Mt. Pleasant High School
Vic’s
Richard %. Woodruff
Pearl A. Woodruff
Shepherd
Seventh U. S. Army
Order of Gold
75Th Artillery
Germany
John F Kennedy
U. S
Seventh Army
Woodruff
Artillery
Hanau
Helga
Donald N. Palmer
David F. Palmer
Betty Lane
Seventh
U. S. Army
Palmer
Newton Extension Club Hosts Annual Barbecue
The Newton Extension Club held its annual barbecue on Tuesday July 18 at the home of Mr and Mrs Charles Purtill. Nine members and their husbands attended.
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Newton Extension Club
Charles Purtill
Real estate listings in Mt Pleasant and Shepherd areas
Multiple FOR SALE notices across Mt Pleasant and Shepherd detailing income properties, single family homes, cottages, lots, and land parcels. Properties include 8 unit income building with 1 acre, 2 story frame house, 3 and 4 room cottages, 2 lot bundles, and lakefront parcels with water and sewer access. Prices range from 1 800 to 15 500 with various terms.
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Mt. Pleasant
Cooley
North Henry
Shepherd
Wesleyan Service Guild Announces August Family Gathering
The August meeting of the Wesleyan Service Guild is a family gathering on August 2 at the park on old US 27 with a potluck dinner at 6 30 pm. Bring own place settings and a dish to pass. beverages provided. The August committee is Mary Lou Gillan and Esther Bryant. The 9th annual Florida Michigan visitors picnic is at Lumber Jack Park at noon August 5. Willing Workers Club meeting moved to Wednesday August 2 at the Anthony home due to Mrs. Priest’s funeral.
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John Gimmey
Gerald Gimmey
Duane
Iva Childs
Ella Muller
Basil Steed
Thompson
St. Johns Park
Lansing
Mason
Holt
Mt. Pleasant
Pontiac
Shepherd
Don Edwards Jand
Edwards
Round Lake
Potter Park
McFarren
Floyd Fitzgerald
George Kelley
Leonard Bohannon
Clare Silvernail
Clare Hatch
Saginaw
Earl Hanford
Eaton Rapids
Hazel Gaucher
Helen Fairchild
Battle Creek
Florence Fairchild
Katie Cohoon
Pearl Hook
Martin Rauschenberger
Alma
Old US 27
Wesleyan Service Guild
Old Us-27
Mary Lou Gillan
Esther Bryant
Florida-Michigan
Lumber Jack Park
Willing Workers Club
Claude Anthony
George Priest
Birthday Party Honors William Kanisky at Benn Home
Mr and Mrs Wilbur Benn hosted a dinner Sunday for William Kanisky's birthday. Guests included Kanisky children and grandchildren plus visitors from Blanchard Farwell Gladwin Lansing and Mt Pleasant. Bill, a patient at Broomfield Convalescent Hospital, received a portable typewriter as a gift.
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Wilbur Benn
William Kanisky
Mr. Kanisky
Bill
Broomfied Convalescent Hospital
Benn
Blanchard
Farwell
Gladwin
Lansing
Mt. Pleasant
Prudy Fike
Vernon Fike
Prudy
Woman's Society Meeting Set With Council of Churches Program
The Woman's Society of Christian Service holds its next regular meeting on Wednesday August 2 at 1 30 in the church basement. Velma Brien heads the program with Laura Salisbury leading the Worship Service. The dessert luncheon committee includes Pansy Chaffin Mary Otis Nellie Childers Beatrice Becker and Grace Zingery. The executive committee will meet Monday July 31 at 2 p m.
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Woman’s Society of Christian Service
Pansy Chaffin
Mary Otis
Nellie Childers
Beatrice Becker
Grace Zingery
Council of Churches
Velma Brien
Laura Salisbury
Scout Weekend Trip on Muskegon River Near Harrison
Jim Struble Tom Cruz Eric and Brian Cohoon Ron Dean Doug Knorr Gordon Narther and Jim Root joined a weekend Scout trip at Canoe Camp No 2 on the Muskegon River north of Harrison. Leaders George Root and Leo Cohoon accompanied them.
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Jim Struble
Tom Cruz
Eric
Brian Cohoon
Ron Dean
Doug Knorr
Gordon Narther
Jim Root
Muskegon River
Harrison
George Root
Leo Cohoon
Highway Hypnosis Dangers and Simple Alertness Cures
The Automobile Club of Michigan warns highway hypnosis creates a false sense of security as drivers go on auto pilot. Causes include long straight familiar stretches and monotony. cures involve stopping every three hours, walking, coffee or a nap, varying speed, and keeping eyes moving to stay alert.
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Automobile Club of Michigan
Local Residents Share Visits and Weekend Travels
Rural Shepherd residents Ella Muller and family hosted a midweek visit. Perrinton and Old Mission pairs joined in weekend gatherings. Trips included cherry orchard views and St Joseph relatives. Several residents noted travel to Alma Grand Rapids and Grand Rapids for business.
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Ella Muller
Shepherd
Lloyd Hollenbecks
Benton Musser
Perrinton
Harold Travis
Max Musser
Old Mission
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Coldwater
Sturgis
Newton
High School
Houghton Lake
Chippewa Lake
South Elizabeth
West Pickard
Elm, Henry
West Broadway
Upton Streets
School Section Lake
Camp Ganes
Dick Murphy Agency
George J. Marks
Mt. Pleasant, Michigan
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Shepherd Briefs
Marion Curtiss
Bert Hokemeyer
St. Joseph
Frank Moore
Wayne Moore
Pat Muller
Keith Freeze
Bob Hitts
Ranger
Pacific
Ocean
Joyce
Marilyn Miller
Ruth Ann Lantz
Peggy Lavigne
Harold Post
Lake Cottage
Michael Ferens
John Ferens
Greenville
David Robinsons
William Muller
Jim Steed
Grand Rapids
Lloyd Hann
Avoca
New York
Harry McCormick
Dick Miller
Clare
Don Miller
Colorado Springs
Noel Miller
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