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Newspaper
Shepherd Argus
Location
Shepherd, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Jul 27, 1960
Page
10
Giant machines move an average of 23 cubic yards per load and haul 30,000 yards daily to shape the grade for the US-27 freeway east of Shephard. Workers estimate rough grading near completion by August first at the Blanchard Road interchange and overpass.
Barbara Ann Colby and Lee Laverne Decker wed July 3 at St Louis Baptist Church with Rev Vermilyea officiating. The ceremony featured pink roses, baby breath, and shasta daisies, a nylon net gown, and a pink and white Carnation reception for guests from multiple Michigan communities.
A linen shower for Miss Jo Ann Zook was held in Shep herd on Tuesday evening July 19. Co hosts were Mrs Donald Gates and Mrs Richard Spalding. Guests enjoyed a nostalgic vocal recording and a song by the Melody Maids. Jo Ann will marry Mr Jack Bailey in August.
Announcement lists two events the Shepherd Well Child Clinic on Tuesday August 2 1960 from 9 to 11 at the Methodist Church basement and the Florida Michigan Vacationers reunion on Saturday August 6 at Lumberjack Park north of Riverdale with a noon potluck. All welcome.
The Clare Land Bank Association announces a 121 month loans upsurge exceeding 468.00 with total loans over 2,000,000. Manager Haller cites capital replacement by labor-saving equipment and expanding farms, fueling long term loans for homes and buildings.
Mr. and Mrs. Donald Arndt welcomed a daughter at C. M. C. Hospital on Tuesday morning July 19, weighing 7 pounds 13 ounces. She will answer to Kelly Jeannine. Francis and Bonnie Schmidt welcomed a son at St. Lawrence Hospital in Lansing on July 13, weighing 7 pounds 11% ounces, to be named Thomas Lee.
Sharon Ann Fox and Norman D. Shaw wed in a double ring ceremony at St Patrick's Church Irishtown on July 2. The bride of Shepherd and groom of Alma were attended by family members with a large reception and dinner at CSA Hall. Both work in Alma after graduating Shepherd High School.
A kitchen shower on July 22 at Joan Green's home honored Miss JoAnn Zook with about fifteen classmates and friends in attendance. Co hosts were Joan Green and Myra Moore. Games and refreshments followed, then Miss Zook opened her many gifts.
The village marked two blocks with yellow lines and center white line plus side lines urged by Police Chief Shock. An ordinance banning U turns and proper parking was to be enforced. The paper notes no follow up actions have been taken and questions the Council and Police Department on the plan’s future enforcement.
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