Wedding Reception for Mr and Mrs Betz Jr in Orchard Avenue Church
A wedding reception for Mr and Mrs Martin Betz Jr formerly Bonnie Struble was held at the Orchard Avenue Church of Christ on Saturday July 20. They married in Memphis Tennessee on June 7.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martin Betz Jr
Bonnie Struble
Orchard Avenue Church of Christ
Memphis
Tennessee
Marsha Schell
Dorothy Clevenger
Joe Kelso
Maynard Bohannon
Former Resident Jessie Lowe Dies in Cheboygan
Jessie Mae Lowe former resident of the area died July 24 in Cheboygan hospital. She lived in rural Levering for 11 years. Born September 8 1896 in Highland Michigan she is survived by husband Edward Raymond Lowe, three children and many relatives. Funeral services were held July 27 at Garber Funeral Home Shepherd with burial in Salt River Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jessie Mae Lowe
Cheboygan
Levering
Highland
Michigan
Edward Raymond Lowe
Robert Wentz
Shepherd
LaVier Wentz
Genevieve Ackerman
Mt. Pleasant
Ursal Converse
Floyd Cornell
Lansing
James Cornell
Fresno
California
Charles Cornell
Washington State
Garber Funeral Home
Richard Wolfcale
Salt River Cemetery
Applications Accepted For Postmaster Here
An examination for Postmaster at Shepherd Michigan offering 6285 a year will be open for applications until August 13 1963. Applicants must have three years experience or education beyond high school and the ability to run a postal office and supervise staff. Written tests required and final ratings based on test and experience. Applicants must have resided within delivery area for one year and be at least 18, with higher age limits for graduates. Complete details at the local post office and filing with the U S Civil Service Commission by the closing date.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shepherd
Michigan
Commission
Post Office Department
Tidney
U. S. Civil Service Commission
Washington
D. C
Candy Hunt and Park Picnic Announced for Season
A new Candy Hunt for children one year old and younger debuts on Friday at 2 00 PM in the park recreation program. The annual park program picnic is set for Thursday August 8 at School Section Lake with a 75 cent transport and meal fee, a season highlight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
School Section Lake
Announcements for Well Child Conference at Methodist Church
The Well Child Conference and regular Immunization Clinic will be held in the Methodist Church Basement on August 6 1963 beginning at 9 30 a m. The conference is for well children aged 3 months to 3 years only.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shepherd
Methodist Church
Carson City Hospital News Report
Mrs Helen Woodruff and Roberta Gilbert of Mt Pleasant along with Vivian Jerome of Shepherd underwent surgery at Carson City Hospital in the past week. Also treated were Rosco Doll Naomi Bates Deward Diverbiss Chester Vallance Evelyn Sutton John Maas Loretta Overly Alfred Eschenweck and Michael Curtiss.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helen Woodruff
Mt. Pleasant
Roberta Gilbert
Vivian Jerome
Shepherd
Rosco Doll
Naomi Bates
Deward Diverbiss
Alma
Chester Vallance
Riverdale
Evelyn Sutton
St. Louis
John Maas
Loretta Overly
Alfred Eschenweck
Michael Curtiss
Weidman
Rural family visits and weekend gatherings reported
Mrs Percie Graham and Miss Pat Guirk of Rosebush visited Mrs Florence Weeks on Thursday. Dewayne Parks and family of Millbrook and Robert Duncan and family of Gladwin spent Friday night and Saturday with Francis Whalen. James Kanine Jand family spent Monday at Potters Park Zoo.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Percie Graham
Pat Guirk
Rosebush
Florence Weeks
Dewayne Parks
Millbrook
Robert Duncan
Gladwin
Francis Whalen
James Kanine Jand
Potters Park
Zoo
Hospital Admissions and Home Health Updates
The past week at OMC Hospital saw Ferron Dora of Winn Loraine Simon Dena Wellman and Kit Burrows from Shepherd admitted. Etta Bellingar 83 of rural Winn is very sick at her daughter’s home in Owosso. Carolyn Switzer returned home from Carson City Hospital Saturday and is improving.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
OMC
Ferron Dora
Winn
Loraine Simon
Shepherd
Dena Wellman
Kit Burrows
Etta Bellingar
Fay Strong
Owosso
Carolyn Switzer
Carson City Hospital
Local Births in Shepherd Area This Month
New Citizens Mr and Mrs Edward Munro announce a daughter born at Central Michigan Community Hospital on Tuesday July 23. Mr and Mrs James Tryon report a son born at Gratiot Community Hospital on Tuesday July 16.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward Munro
Shepherd
Central Michigan Community Hospital
James Tryon
Gratiot Community Hospital
Leonard Leads as Steel Foundry Board Elects Officers
The Muskegon based Michigan Steel Foundry Company announces new officers after a board meeting. Reid Brazell is named president while J. W. Leonard becomes chairman of the board. Other officers include E. Allen Morrow, L. R. Kamperman, John S. Pharr, Raymond J. Cosdyke as vice presidents, with R. L. Anthony as vice president, and K. M. Pennington as controller.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Page One Igan Steel Foundry Company
Muskegon
A. M. Stern
Detroit
H. W. Sweeney
Reid Brazell
J. W. Leonard
E. Allen Morrow
L. R. Kamperman
John S. Pharr
Raymond J. Cosdyke
R. L. Anthony
K. M. Pennington
C. B. Vass
F. M. Horgan
S. D. Saboff
H. B. Richards
Earl H. Warner
King Brothers Exposition Heads to Mt Pleasant Week
Fair features com petitions for boys and girls with 16 rides and a free circus. The King Brothers Exposition runs all week in Mt Pleasant and showcases a tight rope walking elephant in multiple daily circus performances. Michigan teams will compete in the annual horse pulling contest at 8:00 p m on Wednesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mt. Pleasant
Michigan
Isabella County Fair Schedule Highlights Livestock Events
The fair runs Thursday and Saturday afternoons with tractor pulling in front of the grandstand. Home economics crops and livestock judging is Wednesday, dairy exhibits Thursday, and a Friday horse show. At 8:00 p m a live stock parade and auction closes the week. Auction prices often exceed Detroit state fair levels. Last year George Hubscher and Sons paid 3 50 a pound for the champion market lamb, a record for Michigan fairs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Detroit
George Hubscher and Sons
Michigan
4 H Club Honors Open Nominations For Local Leaders
The county invites recognition for two former 4-H members who have supported youth programs and the community. Their extended work with 4-H, youth engagement, and service to the club program reflects dedication to local and state interests as about 1,500 men and women participate in the program this year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Page One Extension Service
National 4 H Alumni Key awards announced
The 1963 state plaque award finalists will be named by the Extension Service with up to four men and women recognized in the state. Nationally eight persons will receive the 4 H alumni key award with a trip to the Chicago congress. The eight keys will be hosted by Olin Mathieson during their Chicago stay. Last year’s recipients included Charles S. Force, Gaston Lepine, Christina Welser, Francis A. Miller, James L. Reid, Floyd H. Gantz, Keith Forbush and others in Michigan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Extension Service
Chicago
Olin Mathieson Chemical Company
Agricultural
Little Rock
Ark
Olin Mathieson
Charles S. Force
Gaston Lepine
Richland
Christina Welser
St. Clair
St. Clair County
Francis A. Miller
Lake Orion
James L. Reid
Milford
Oakland County
Floyd H. Gantz
Adrian
Lenawee County
Keith Forbush
Inkster
Wayne County
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Great Lakes
Weidman Uebeles Blanchard Winn
Dodge Polara P.S
P.B
Plymouth
6Eys. Ltd
Invicta
Dr. Sharp
United States Civil Service Count
Shepherd Briefs
Leonard
the Shepherd Argus
Shepherd, Michigan
Mercury
Wademarks, Inc
Shepherd Office
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