Prominent Michigan Merchant Glen Oren Dies at 73
Glen Oren, noted businessman and civic leader, founder of Oren Stores, died Saturday at Central Michigan Community Hospital after months as a patient. Born December 2, 1892 in Holly, he expanded Shepherd, Mt. Pleasant, and Alma locations and served as Shepherd village president in 1925-26. He is survived by Ruth, his wife, son Newell Oren, daughter Winona Bragg, eight grandchildren, and multiple civic memberships. Memorials may go to the American Cancer Society.
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Glen Oren
Oren's Department
Central Michigan Community Hospital
Holly
Michigan
Mr. Oren
Shepherd
Oren
Mt. Pleasant
Alma
Elsie
Ruth Emily Bates
U.S. Navy
Detroit College
Law University of Michigan Law School
Boy Scouts
Chamber of Commerce
Masons, Order
Lester Priest
Riverside Cemetery
Ruth
Newell Oren
Shirley
Winona) Bragg
American Cancer Society
Rural Shepherd Youth Dies in Scooter Accident
An 18 year old Robert Leroy Durham of A-1 Shepherd died after a motor scooter struck a three foot high cross cable on private land southeast of Oil City. The tragedy occurred about 10 a.m. Saturday. his body was found later by his brother and a companion. Funeral services are set for June 22 at Rush Funeral Home.
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Oil City
Robert Leroy Durham
Route’s
R. J. Harvey
Midland
Durham
Joseph
Charles Albaugh
Judy
James Durham
A-1
Shepherd
James
Germany
Alma
Jack
Ray
Harold
Elaine Kitchen
Rush Funeral Home
Mt. Pleasant
Greendale Cemetery
1967 Wheat Program Announced by ASC Committee
Michigan farmers will receive a 1.25 dollar per bushel price support loan for wheat in 1967. Domestic marketing certificates will be worth the difference to full parity, about 1.32 in 1966, with 40 percent of normal production eligible in 1967. The national allotment rises to about 59.3 million acres from 51.6 million in 1966, and no acreage diversion is planned. Michigan notices of 1967 allotments are due by July 1, 1966. Farmers may switch between wheat and feed grains when participating in both programs.
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Frank Light
Michigan State Asc
Light
Michigan
Former Resident Graduates From State Police School
Charles Van Lente formerly of Shepherd graduates as a Probationary Michigan State Police Trooper at Kellogg Center Auditorium, Michigan State University, East Lansing. He is assigned to the Alpena Post. He is the son of Rev. and Mrs. Lloyd Van Lente of R 2 Fennville and is married to Francis Vander Veen of rural Alma.
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Charles van Lente
Shepherd
Michigan
Kellogg Center Auditorium
Michigan State University
East Lansing
Alpena
Charles
Lloyd van Lente
R 2
Fennville
Francis Vander Veen
Alma
Park Recreation Program Opens at Shepherd Park
The Shepherd Recreation Park Program starts Monday June 13 and runs eight weeks. Park director is Mr. Al Du Bois from the Shepherd Public Schools faculty. Special events occur each Friday. swimming lessons begin July 7 at 3 dollars per person or 7 dollars per family.
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Shepherd
al DuBois
Shepherd Public Schools
Board of Directors
DuBois
Airman Demonstrates World War I Plane to Governor Romney
Governor Romney and Orville Lippert view Lippert’s WWI Fokker DVIi during the Capitol City Airport fly-in. Lippert explains the aircraft firing mechanism while Romney says the details aid in opposing the government candidate in fall elections. Shepherd High School students helped shape the wings under Lippert’s industrial arts instruction last year.
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Romney
Orville Lippert
Lippert
Orville
Gov
Zolton Ferency
Shepherd High School
Cederberg Unopposed in August Primary for 10th District
Congressman Elford A. Cederberg qualified as the Republican candidate for the 10th congressional district. With no challenger by the June 14 deadline he will be unopposed in the August 2 primary while seeking a ninth term. He plans to start campaigning after the August primary due to expected late Congressional adjournment.
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Elford A. Cederberg
Cederberg
Washington
Congress
New Mt Pleasant Shepherd Phone Numbers Change August 7
A complete changeover of Mt Pleasant and Shepherd telephone numbers will occur August 7 marking the completion of a major phase of service expansion. The move, announced by W. J. Langeland, involves upgrading central office equipment at Wright Avenue and costs over 1 million dollars. Residents gain toll free calls between Mt Pleasant, Shepherd and Weidman with future private-line improvements anticipated.
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Mt. Pleasant
Shepherd
Mr. Pleasant
W. J. Langeland
General Telephone
Shepherd and Weidman
Weidman
Wright Avenue
Langeland
Representative Strange Files Petitions for August Primary
State Elections Director Robert M. Montgomery accepts petitions to place Representative Strange on the August 2 Republican primary ballot. The 100th District covers Isabella and Montmorency per the filing.
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Strange
Robert M. Montgomery
Isabella
Mont
Russell H. Strange
Michigan
House of Representatives
Work On New Shepherd Elementary School Advances
The exterior of the classroom block is nearly finished with final joining work to the 1929 structure. Heating is roughed in, old stage and shower rooms are removed, sidewalks laid, and completion is expected for the fall opening providing an adequate school plant for the foreseeable future.
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New Shepherd Elementary
Shepherd
Shepherd School Expands with New Classrooms and Remodel
The district adds twenty new elementary classrooms and remodels the old 1929 building to match the new structure. The Junior High Building is completed and in use this spring, with modernization planned to provide modern classrooms for all students.
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Shepherd
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Mt. Pleasant Rotary Club
Stinson
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Pate
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