Leo Barnes Dies at 81 in Mt. Pleasant
Leo Barnes 81 died Sunday at Central Michigan Community Hospital Mt. Pleasant. Born May 15 1882 in Isabella County he was a Strickland area farmer. Funeral services were held Nov 26 at Garber Funeral Home with Rev. Fred O. Kinkle, interment Green Cemetery. Survived by sons Robert and Basil two grandchildren six great grandchildren and sister Laura Broughton of Jackson.
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Leo Barnes
Central Michigan Community Hospital
Mt. Pleasant
Isabella County
Strickland
Garber Funeral Home
Fred O. Kinkle
Green Cemetery
Robert
Lansing
Basil
Shepherd
Laura Broughton
Jackson
Friendship Circle Hold Thanksgiving Pot Luck and Games
The Friendship Circle met with Mr and Mrs Francis Whalen on Wednesday November 20 for a pot luck supper and social evening. Fifteen members were present and monthly prize winners were Cleown Leatherman Ari Hungerford Bettie Leatherman and Esther Bott. Gladys Spon seller won the door prize drawing. The December meeting will be at Harold Travis home on December 18 with a Christmas pot luck and gift exchange among members.
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Francis Whalen
Cleown Leatherman
Ari Hungerford
Bettie Leatherman
Esther Bott
Gladys
Christian Aid Holds November Meeting at Mrs Gulick Home
The Christian Aid group met at Mrs. Roger Gulick’s residence on Thursday for a noon cooperative dinner and an afternoon business meeting. Plans were set to remember others at Christmas and officers were nominated. One new member joined. The next gathering will be at Mrs. Velma Hawkins’ home in December.
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The
Christian Aid
Roger Gulick
Aid
Velma Hawkins
Community health conference and immunization clinic date given
Announcements note a well child conference and regular immunization clinic at Methodist Church Basement Tuesday December 3 1963 beginning 9 00 am for children 3 months to 3 years old. A card party is planned at the I O O F Hall Friday evening November 29.
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Shepherd
Methodist Church
I. O. O. F. Hall
Sick Admits at Central Michigan Community Hospital
During the past week admissions to Central Michigan Community Hospital included Mildred Chalmers Thomas Hampton Roberta Edlin Kimberly Gilmore and Dennis LaLone.
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Central Michigan Community Hospital
Mildred Chalmers
Thomas Hampton
Roberta Edlin
Kimberly Gilmore
Dennis LaLone
Strickland Study Group Meets in Winn
The Strickland Study Group met November 20 at Mrs. Harold Decker’s Winn home with 11 members and 1 visitor present. Secretary report approved, yearbooks and lesson schedules given to those absent. Christmas Tea for the district is planned for December 4 from 1 to 3 PM at Deerfield Church basement. members should bring a dozen cookies and a gift wrap demonstration will be held. A Christmas party for one group is set for December 18 at Mrs. Harold Beards’ home, with Secret Pals reveal and gift exchange. Mrs. Mervin Johnson joined the club. meeting adjourned with refreshments.
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Strickland
Harold Decker
Winn
Deerfield
Harold Beards
Mervin Johnson
Harrod Decker
United Fund total raised in Shepherd area reported
The final United Fund report shows $741.00 raised in the Village of Shepherd and $222.70 in the surrounding township. Mrs. Ruth Lau, chairwoman of the local drive, thanks all volunteers for their efforts in making it a success.
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United Fund
Shepherd
Ruth Lau
Musser Currie Vows Exchanged in Berkeley Wedding
Mr and Mrs W T Musser announce the marriage of their daughter Jacqueline Kay to Wm E Currie of Berkeley California formerly of Detroit Michigan They were married November 17 in a double ring ceremony at the First Methodist Church Berkeley Attendants were Phyllis Warzniak and Richard Crochon Jackie graduated 1961 from Shepherd High School and is studying at Michigan State University Currie a Detroit High School graduate served four years in the Armed Forces on Okinawa and graduated from UC Berkeley They reside at 1814 Addison St Berkeley California
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W. T. Musser
Jacqueline Kay
Wm. E. Currie
Berkeley
California
Detroit
Michigan
First Methodist Church
Phyllis Warzniak
Michigan State University
Coldwater
Richard Crochon
Jackie
Shepherd High School
University of California
Currie
Okinawa
University of California At Berkeley
Richmond
Berkely
Addison St
Forest Hill Social News Highlights and Obituary Note
Forest Hill notes visits among Alma North Star and Clare residents. Mrs. Edward Lindsey of Avondale Estates Georgia dies suddenly. Church fellowship dinner and a food box are mentioned along with multiple family visits across nearby towns.
Death notice for Alvin Chester Johnson of Blanchard
Mrs. A C Grim learns of the death of her brother Alvin Chester Johnson aged 40 of Route 2 Blanchard at Edmore Hospital. Funeral arrangements pending. Survived by wife Barbara two sons Jerry and Anton one brother Clyde Johnson Six Lakes seven sisters including Mrs A C Grim Shephard Michigan Mrs Robert Whitney Kalamazoo Michig an Mrs J A Easton La Grange Park Illinois Mrs Granville Lee Big Rapids Michigan Mrs Levi Christopherson Grand Rapids Michigan Mrs Lewis Joley Wheeler Michigan and Mrs Don Smith Edmore Michigan plus many relatives and friends.
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A. C. Grim
Alvin Chester Johnson
Route 2
Blanchard
Edmore Hospital
Johnson
Barbara
Jerry
Anton
Clyde Johnson
Six Lakes
Michigan
Shepherd
Robert Whitney
Kalamazoo
J. A. Easton
la Grange Park
Illinois
Granville Lee
Big Rapids
Levi Christofferson
Grand Rapids
Lewis Joley
Wheeler
Trooper Rosema Graduates From Louisville Institute
Rockford state trooper Hubert C. Rosema graduated from a 12 week course in police science and administration at the Southern Police Institute in Louisville Kentucky. The 500 award for Trooper of the Year funded his attendance, given by Dr and Mrs Carl A Gerstacker of Midland to honor troopers for service or heroic action.
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Tpr
Hubert C. Rosema
Rockford
Shepherd Briefs Highlight Local Visits Across Towns
Mrs Henrietta McKinley hosted her cousin Mrs Erma Hayes of Jackson on Wednesday. Dennis Delongs visited William and Diana Chaptman in Owosso over Sunday night through Monday. Guests Monday included Mrs George Yarnell from Alma Mr and Mrs Tom Williams and baby and Mrs Norman Minser from Riverdale. Charlie Peese and family visited Ira Delong on Sunday evening. Claude Anthony and wife attended Ora Netzley’s in rural St Louis Saturday.
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Henrietta McKinley
Erma Hayes
Jackson
Dennis Delong
William Chaptman
Owosso
George Yarnell
Alma
Tom Williams
Baby
Norman Minser
Riverdale
Charlie Peese
Ira Delong
Claude Anthony
Four Square 4-H Club notes November meeting
The Four Square 4 H Club of Forest Hill met at the Town Hall on November 13 for its second monthly meeting. Sally Jakeway led the pledge and 25 members attended. plans for a December Christmas party were discussed, and the evening ended with square dancing and refreshments.
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Wm. Pearl
Forest Hill
Sally Jakeway
Ronnie Shepler
Donald Bigler
Davison
Alma
Farewell Dinner Honors Richard and Viola McConnell
A farewell dinner on November 17 at the Chaffin home honored Sunday School Teacher Richard McConnell and his wife Viola who fly to Grand Rapids then Chicago and Los Angeles for the winter with their family. Florence Wilson plans a Florida winter. Guests included Rev. VanLente and many church members. afternoon featured visiting and hymns with Richard playing guitar.
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Pleasant Country
Walter Chaffin
Philathea
Shepherd Methodist Church
Richard McConnell
Viola
Grand Rapids
Thait
Chicago
Los Angeles
California
Richard
John
Florence Wilson
Florida
Lloyd VanLente
Marionson
Ronny
Pearl Wilson
Katherine Beebe
Charles Teadie
Grace Zingery
Vera Kennedy
Pearl Pratt
Mary Otis
Florence Weeks
Nellie Bowman
Sherrie Childers
Walker Chaffin
New Arrivals Baby Names James Douglas Jr William John and more
A son was born to Mr. and Mrs. James Sumner on November 17 named James Douglas Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Frank LeFebvre welcomed son William John born November 23. Mrs. LeFebvre is Bernadine Priest, daughter of John E. Priest of Shepherd. Mr. and Mrs. Ronald Dunevant of Route 3 Shepherd announce a son born November 13 at Gratiot Community Hospital.
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James Sumner
Judy van Lente
James Douglas Jr
Frank LeFebvre
William John
LeFebvre
Bernadine
John E. Priest
Shepherd
Ronald Dunevant
Route 3
Gratiot Community Hospital
Students use Merit Handbook for career planning
After the test, each participant receives a Merit Program Handbook prepared by Science Research Associates. The guide helps students in understanding their individual test results and planning courses in high school and college.
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Butler
Science Research Associates
Merit Scholarships Aim to Help Students Plan Careers
Mr. Butler explains the National Merit Scholarship Program uses high school scores for educational and vocational planning. About 175 sponsoring organizations fund awards, with NMSC aiding thousands of students since 1956 and extending the program through 1970 with Ford Foundation support.
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Butler
National Merit Scholarship Corporation
NMSC
Ford Foundation
Carnegie Corporation of New York
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CMC Hospital
Friendship Circle
Ken
Wire Service
Adams Flower Shop
N. Mission
Rex W. Williams
Shepherd, Mich
McClinton
Margaret Allen
Bradenton
Bert Towersey
James Rademacher
Clare Townsend
North Star
Henry Battle
Elwell
Ken Decess
Mr. Pleasant
Donald Pierce
Jessie Gabby
Melvin Hutchinson
Edward Lindsey
Avondale Estates
Georgia
Peter Gebbert
Clare
Julie Rademacher
Bent Towersey
George Kerry
Clio
Edwin Frisbie
Gene Ettinger
Theo Doll
Claud Hitchcock
St. Louis
Shepherd Briefs
Shepherd Bakery
Wright Ave
the Shepherd Argus
Shepherd, Michigan
Leo Beard’s Inc
Ron Flegel
Mission Mt. Pleasant, Mich
Plymouth
DODGE
Rambler
Cross Roofing Co
Isel
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