Free health screenings for 30 plus in Isabella County
Isabella County residents aged 30 and older can sign up for free health screenings offered by the county health department. Tests include chest x rays and a diabetes blood test to detect tuberculosis and other chest problems, diabetes, and heart disease. Locations and dates in Shepherd Blanchard Weidman Mt. Pleasant run July 8 to August 1 with specific time slots.
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County Health Department
E. J. Brenner
Dr. Brenner
Michigan
Brenner
Isabella County
Shepherd
Blanchard
Weidman
Mt. Pleasant
Herb Perrine Celebrates 91st Birthday Sunday
A potluck dinner was held on the lawn at the home of Mr and Mrs H H Perrine Sunday to celebrate Mr Perrines 91st birthday. Attendees included their children W O Hildebrand of East Lansing R C Gilbert of Kalamazoo Herbert Perrine Jr E R Curtiss of Shepherd and Wayne Perrine of Jacksonville Florida could not attend. A birthday cake centered the table and gifts were given to Mr Perrine.
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H. H. Perrine
Perrines
W. O. Hildebrand
East Lansing
R. C. Gilbert
Kalamazoo
Herbert Perrine Jr
E. R. Curtiss
Shepherd
Wayne Perrine
Jacksonville Florida
Mr. Perrine
Park And Playground Classes And Pet Parade Schedule
Beginning Tuesday June 2 at 9 30 for Art and Handicraft classes taught by Miss Rebecca Adams Miss Joyce Dreamer and Miss Connie Maybee. Starting Wednesday June 26 at 2 pm Eaton Lessons led by Miss Linda Ulsh and Miss Nancy Barrett. Friday 2 pm Special Event Pet Parade with judges and prizes.
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Rebecca Adams
Joyce Dreamer
Connie Maybee
Eaton
Linda Ulsh
Nancy Barrett
Traverse City Hospital Seeks Electric Fans
Traverse City State Hospital appeals to civic groups churches and clubs for electric fans to cool patient areas this summer. Funds are limited so donations of used or new fans are welcome contact the Community Relations Office to arrange pickup or to discuss minor repairs and card updates.
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State Hospital
Traverse City State Hospiital
Golden Wedding Reception for Richard and Mrs McConnell
About 100 relatives and friends attended an open house at the Methodist Church parlors to celebrate the Golden Anniversary of Mr and Mrs Richard McConnell. Visitors came from Mt Pleasant Jackson Brooklyn Napoleon Detroit Owosso Perry Grand Rapids Luther Midland Berkley and the Shep herd area. Mrs Walter Chaffin chaired arrangements by the W S C S of the church. Mr McConnell played the piano while guests extended good wishes cards and gifts.
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Mt. Pleasant
Jackson
Brooklyn
Napoleon
Detroit
Owosso
Perry
Grand Rapids
Luther
Midland Berkley
Shepherd
Richard McConnell
Methodist Church
W.s.cs
Walter Chaffin
McConnells
Mr. McConnell
Letter to managers about Little League fairness
A father criticizes Little League managers for prioritizing winning over teaching boys to play. He says nonstar players sit on the bench, hurting their morale and learning, and questions funding for a summer recreation program. He calls to return to teaching kids baseball basics.
Auxiliary Member Installed As District President At Kalamazoo Convention
Ida Coomer was installed as President of District 11 during the Kalamazoo convention's final session. Sophie Goldstein, National Chaplin, officiated. The event marked the first time a Joe Ulsh Auxiliary 8215 member held the post. Continuous celebrations included a Saturday parade and a drums pageant, with next year’s convention set for Muskegon.
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Ida Coomer
Kalamazoo
Joe Alsh
Sophie Goldsteein
National Chaplin
Keith Freeze
Cleown Leatherman
William Muller
Coomer
Bob Small
Ralph Stevens
Elton Grace
Pearl Freeze
Bettie Leanderman
Joe Ulsh
Muskegon
Engagement Announced Shepherd Man Dies by Self Inflicted Gunshot
Edward Barry Smith son of Mr and Mrs E W Smith of Shepherd was found dead Sunday morning from a self inflicted gunshot. His sister Mrs Robert Van Horn resided with their parents while her husband served in the Navy. Medical examiners ruled death self inflicted. Funeral services set for 2:00 p m Wednesday at Garber Funeral Home with Rev Lloyd Van Lente officiating. Interment Salt River Cemetery.
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Edward Barry Smith
E. W. Smith
Shepherd
Robert van Horn
United States Navy
Howard Dearing
Frank Johnson
Bay City
John Harward
Ludington
William Lowe
Garber Funeral Home
Lloyd van Lente
Salt River Cemetery
Park Program In Recess This Week
The recreation program at Shepherd Village Park will be suspended July 4 and 5. Supervised activities resume Monday July 8.
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Shepherd Village
Shepherd Chamber of Commerce Meeting This Thursday
The Shepherd Chamber of Commerce holds its monthly membership meeting Thursday at eight in the Community room of Shepherd State Bank. Directors plan to discuss the sidewalk sale and upcoming monthly promotions. all members urged to attend.
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Shepherd Chamber of Commerce
Shepherd State Bank
State Police Prepare for Fourth of July Holiday Patrols
Michigan State Police announce special holiday patrols from July 3 to July 7 to curb holiday crash deaths. Commissioner Joseph A. Childs notes higher fatality rates on holidays and urges driver caution as 106 guardsmen join patrols from 2 to 11 p m on July 3 and 4.
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Michigan
Joseph A. Childs
Jaycees To Conduct Door To Door Light Bulb Sale
The Shepherd Jaycees will conduct a door to door light bulb sale on June 27 and 28 from 7 30 to 10 00 p m. Packages of eight bulbs include two 60 watt two 75 watt and four 100 watt bulbs and sell for two dollars. Proceeds fund future Jaycee projects.
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The
Shepherd Jaycees
Dr Davis to Speak at Isabella Safety Council Meeting
Dr Lionel Davis of the Davis Clinic will be guest speaker at the Isabella County Safety Council meeting on Tuesday July 2 at 8 00 p m in the Municipal Court Room. He will discuss farm accidents and prevention and a farm safety recognition award will be presented to an Isabella County farmer.
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Dr. Davis
Safety Council
Lionel Davis
Davis Clinic
Isabella County Safety Council
Davis
Isabella County
Lyle Blackman
Warren Decker
Family Reunion Held At Ball Home In Shepherd
The Aaron Guernsey family gathered for a potluck reunion Sunday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Ball in rural Shepherd. Attendees came from Lansing Maple Rapids Middleton Perrinton Westaburg Riverdale Mt. Pleasant and Shepherd.
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Aaron Guernsey
Clarence Ball
Shepherd
Lanlsing
Maple Rapids
Middleton
Perrinton
Westaburg
Riverdale
Mt. Pleasant
Old Fashioned Bee Bales Neighbor s Hay
A neighborly hay help event on the Byron Travis farm drew forty two men with 18 tractors wagons and 4 hay balers to assist a friend with illness. The surprise crew harvested 1848 bales in two hours forty five minutes, leaving Mr and Mrs Travis grateful for the speedy aid.
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Byron Travis
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Traverse City Hospital
Traverse City State Hospital
Shepherd Young Man
Sun
Dale H. Taylor
Jacklyn Sue Walker
Lawrence LeRoy Sanders
Byron Sanders
Alma
Market Report
Chamber of Commerce
Jaycees
Sturgis
Rita Coomer
Miss Coomer
Gail Priddy
Ogeman County
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