VFW Commander Details Buddy Poppy Fund Use in Shepherd
Commander Harold Small of VFW Post 8215 explains where Buddy Poppy funds go. Disbursements support disabled veterans and widows or orphans, the Eaton Rapids home, hospital and service patient aid, rehabilitation and VA liaison, military funerals, and grave maintenance. Local welfare receives over half of receipts. Buddy Poppy Days set for May 25 26 27 to aid those who helped us.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
V.F.W. National Home For Widows and Orphans of Veterans
Eaton Rapids
Michigan
Veterans Administration
V.F.W
Small
V.F. W
Shepherd
Watch Signs Closely in Bay City Area Highway Change
The State Highway Department urged motorists traveling the Bay City Saginaw Midland area to heed traffic signs as several state highway numbers have changed. Drivers used to old landmarks may get lost on the new highways opened last fall and should use new maps until familiar with locations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Highway Department
Bay City - Saginaw - Midland
Highway Department
Tri-City
The
VFW Post Auxiliary Plans Yearly Activities
The Joe Alsh Post 8215 VFW and the Auxiliary met to discuss upcoming efforts including the Buddy Poppy Drive set for May 25 26 and 27 with Auxiliary help. Memorial Day observance is planned for May 30 with more details at the next meeting. The Auxiliary shared results from Pancake Day and donated their share to the Sugar Bush Corporation for the Swimming Pool project.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe Alsh
Sugar Bush Corporation
Birthday Celebrations Across Dennis DeLong Family
The Dennis DeLong family marked Dennis DeLon's May birthday with a 6:30 p.m. supper at home on Tuesday May 2. Family photos followed the meal as Dad was gifted a charcoal suit from wife and children. Pepper and visiting entertained guests during the evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dennis DeLong
Tuesden
Dennis DeLon
Dad DeLong
Hi Wife
Pepper
Shepherd High Schoo
Barbara Brattin
Harry Brattin Jr
Hhe
R. Houghtaling
Mt. Pleasant
Harry Brattin Sr
Eileen Ross
Barbara
Danny Billsby
Ray Billsby
Kim Burgraff
Beth Ann Burgraff
Rhonda Heistand
Wanda
Alan Billsby
Danny
David Goffnett
Jake Goffnett
Dee Ann Doepker
Stephen
Mark
Matthew
Robin Goffnett
Hospital transfers and patient updates in Ingham and Midland counties
Madonna Clevenger and Delbert Stoddard receive treatments and recoveries across Ingham Carson City Mt. Pleasant and Grand Rapids. People like O W Gilmore Cora McGarry Eli Hamlin Iva White Harry Lilly Dean Miller Maynard Stacy appear in multiple hospital updates with limited conditions and care notes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Madonna Clevenger
Richard Clevenger
Ingham County Hospital
Madonna
Carson City Hospital
Delbert Stoddard
Wayland
S. M. Callihan
St. Mary’s Hospital
Grand Rapids
O. W. Gilmore
Mt. Pleasant
Midland Hospital
Cora McGarry
William Dennis
W. Boulevard
Eli Hamlin
Iva White
Harry Lilly
Veterans Hospital
Saginaw
Dean Miller
Midland
Miller
Roy Miller
Strickland
Maynard Stacy
Statewide Cherry Queen Contest Set for June
The National Cherry Queen contest expands to all 83 counties inviting entrants aged 18 to 25 or high school graduates. Contestants must reside in their county for at least six months. The June 22 event will run all day with the winner announced that evening at the final elimination open to the public.
Junior Senior Banquet at High School Tonight
Tonight at 6 45 the High School Cafeteria hosts the annual Junior Senior Banquet with speaker Dr. Robert Marsh Central Michigan University and Rev. Lloyd Van Lente giving the invocation. Senior Class President Marcelyn Davis and Junior Class President Jim Meyer address the group. Glee Club members sing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Marsh
Central Michigan University
Lloyd van Lente
Marcelyn Davis
Jim Meyer
Glee Club
Detroit
Thei
Washington, D. C
New York City
Shepherd
Archery Awards Supper Honors Gould Drug Team
Darold Sonley of the Gould Drug Team won the trophy for the high score 481 of 560 at the Archery Awards supper held at Chippewa Archery Shop Mt. Pleasant. He also claimed trophies for highest average over 22 weeks above 450 seven perfect targets and a perfect score on number three at 20 yards. Team members included Earl Foutch Ross Foutch and Al Fransburg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chippewa Archery Shop
Mt. Pleasant
Darold Sonley
Gould Drug
Darold
Earl Foutch
Ross Foutch
al Fransburg
Shepherd Dance Club Meet May 13
The Shepherd Dance Club hosts a May Party themed dance on Saturday evening May 13. A light lunch will follow served by the committee including Mr and Mrs Robert Garber Mr and Mrs H A Brattin Jr Mr and Mrs Lavern Philo Mr and Mrs Charles Weese and Mr and Mrs Gerald Cook. A large crowd is expected as the season's last dance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shepherd Dance Club
Robert Garber
H. A. Brattin, Jr
Lavern Philo
Charles Weese
Gerald Cook
Civil Service Announces Farm Service Foreman Exams
The U S Civil Service Commission issues Announcement No 9 14 2 61 for Farmer Lead Foreman supervisory roles across U S penitentiaries and District of Columbia facilities. Pay ranges from 2 62 to 3 75 hourly with experience and education requirements. Applications open until further notice and go to the United States Penitentiary Leavenworth Kansas or to Washington DC and post offices for forms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. S. Civil Service Commission
Farm Service
U. S
Department of Corrections
District of Columbia
Board of
U. S. Civil Service Examiners
United States Penitentiary
Leavenworth
Kansas
Country
Washington
D. C
Birth announcements for Curtiss and Wilson families
Mr. and Mrs. Robert Curtiss of Carrizozo New Mexico announce the birth of a son Timothy Fay born May 5 weighing 8 pounds 2 ounces. Mrs Curtiss is the former Virginia Howland. Mr. and Mrs Harold Wilson announce the birth of a son Fredrick Paul weighing 8 pounds 7 ounces born April 27 at Carson City Hospital.
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Robert Curtiss
Carrizozo
New Mexico
Timothy Fay
Michigan to Lead Middle West in Road Program in 1961
Engineering News Record notes Michigan will run the largest road program in the Middle West and third in the nation in 1961. State highway departments plan about 4.5 billion dollars in contract awards, a record high and 15 percent above 1960. Michigan projects total 250 million dollars, up 22 percent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michigan
Middle West
Engineering News-Record
Michigan State Highway Department
Mackie Names Wood to Right-of-Way Coordination Post
State Highway Commissioner John C. Mackie announced the appointment of Howard B. Wood Jr. of Flint to a new Right of Way Condemnation Coordinator position. Wood will work with the Attorney General's office to coordinate preparation and presentation of court cases for highway right of way across the state.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howard B. Wood, Jr
Flint
John C. Mackie
Mackie
Wood
State Attorney General's Office
Poor planning noted in mental health facilities tour
During a Mental Health Week tour two new state institution cottages showed lavish stainless steel kitchens used only for keeping food warm in transfer, while food prep remained in separate service buildings. The observer urged pre approval scrutiny to avoid wasted space and funds.
Dow Declares 35 Cent Quarterly Dividend
The Dow Chemical Company board announced a dividend of 35 cents per share on common stock payable July 14 1961 to holders of record at close of business June 15 1961.
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Dow Chemical Company
Stockhollers
Girl Scout News Shows May Tea Plans and Badges
The Girl Scouts led by Mrs. Goblitsch schedule a Mother's Day Tea for May 15 at 4 PM in the Methodist Church basement. The final meeting of the school year occurs May 22. Scouts pursue First Class and Second Class Badges as the Pixies host Brownie Helpers and plan a May 15 tea and a picnic.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Goblitsch
Methodist Church
Pixies
Girl Scouts
Weaving Workshop Offered at Central Michigan University
The Central Michigan University art department offers a weaving workshop during the post summer session from July 31 to August 11. It provides two hours credit under director Katherine Ax with reservations to Dr. Victor Croftehik. Further information is available through Dr. C. C. Richtmeyer and the summer session office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central Michigan University Art Department
Katherine Ax
Victor Croftehik
C. C. Richtmeyer
SHS Vocal Dept. Presents Concert
Shepherd Public Schools Vocal Department staged a Spring Concert in the school gym Sunday afternoon. The Senior High Glee Club performed in charcoal jumpers and white blouses then pastel dresses, with the Eighth Grade and Junior High Glee Club and elementary groups also singing. Guest pianist Mrs. Jeannette Brattin played Malaguena and Agatha Swenson played organ numbers. The program closed with the Class Song Halls of Ivy and each member received a yellow mum. Virgil Coomer and son Terry visited Ohio and brought back Debby and Virgil’s wife.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shepherd Public School
Jeannette Brattin
Malaguena
Agatha Swenson
Glee Club
Veterans group notes and memorial service update
VFW members discussed veterans legislation and observed the annual memorial for deceased members. Dorothy Stirling installed Auxiliary officers with Evelyn Frazer as president. Ida Coomer and Pearl Freeze of Shepherd were installed as service and color bearers. The Shepherd Auxiliary led in membership with 1.9 percent plus 26. Evalee Rhode led the Memorial Service. The next Rally will be at Mt. Pleasant on the first Sunday in August.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dorothy Stirling
Evelyn Frazer
Ida Coomer
Pearl Freeze
Shepherd
Shepherd Auxiliary
Evalee Rhode
Mt. Pleasant
Poppy Sales Drive Marks Big Year Ahead at Buddy Poppy Sale
Mr. Freeze, appointed to lead the drive, hopes this will be the best year for Buddy Poppies. He stresses a solemn obligation to aid disabled veterans burdened by the rising cost of living and to support widows and orphans at the Eaton Rapids National Home in Michigan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Freeze
Eaton Rapids
Michigan
Also Mentioned on This Page
Harold Small
Veterans of Foreign Wars
VFW
Post - Aux
St. Louis
Army
Terry
Johnson
Charles P. Johnson
50Th Ordnance Detachment
Granite City
Ill
Fo- Leonard Wood
Far East
Shepherd High School
Edward L. Pitts
Seguel L. Pitt
Quartermaster School
Fort Lee
Pitts
Fort Knox
Moble Funeral Home
Riverdale
A. O. Kinkle
Vestaburg
Dow
Girl Scout News
Iftered
Cmu
SHS Vocal Dept
Virgil Coomer
Ohio
Virgil
Debby
Poppy Sales
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