Layman's Day at Methodist Church Sunday service
On Sunday October 20 the men of the Methodist Church take charge with Neal VanderWall from Jackson Michigan as layman speaker representing the Michigan Temperance Foundation. He will discuss youth temptations in his sermon titled What Shall We Tell Them assisted by local lay leaders and church helpers. Service begins at 10 30 AM and all interested parents are invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Neal Vander Wall
Jackson
Michigan
VanderWall
MSU
Michigan Temperance Foundation
Michigan Methodists
Robert Garber Sr
Robert Adams
Robert Bates
Robert Garber Jr
Clyde Oswald 83 Former Resident Passes Away
Clyde Oswald, 83, of Pleasant Valley, died suddenly while sitting in a chair Saturday morning October 12. A retired farmer, he lived in Pleasant Valley most of his life, with time in Shepherd, Ithaca, and Alma. Funeral services were held October 15 at 1 30 p m at Carters Funeral Home St Louis. Burial followed in St Louis Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clyde Oswald
Pleasant Valley
Oswald
Shepherd
Maple Street
Morgan
Ithaca
Alma
Carters Funeral Home
St. Louis
Birthday Celebrations Across Rural Mt Pleasant Families
Mr. Donald Starr of rural Mt Pleasant was honored Sunday with a birthday dinner at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Wilber Benn. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. John Starr and son David, Mr. and Mrs. Ken Wagester and daughters Pat and Phyllis and son Donald, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Wagester and children, and Mrs. Donald Starr and daughter Margaret Ann and Donald Jr. Also Mrs. Hattie Lentz aged 85 of rural Shepherd received a basket dinner at the Hunt home with 19 attending, joined by Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Lentz of St. Louis and Mr. and Mrs. Harold Lentz of Mt. Pleasant and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Donald Starr
Mt. Pleasant
Wilber Benn
John Starr
David
Ken Wagester
Pat
Phyllis
Donald
Frank Wagester
Remus
Margaret Ann
Donald Jr
Mr. Pleasant
Hattie Lentz
Shepherd
M. G. Hunt
J. A. Lentz
St. Louis
Harold Lentz
Hospital News Report From Carson City Hold Week
The Carson City Hospital reports patients undergoing surgery last week include Mrs. Alda Laidley Mrs. Mary Moeg genberg Mrs. Belle Carier and Mr. John Gimmey all of Shepherd along with Mr. Henry Baker Miss Teresa Bundy and Mrs. Hazel Shanahan from nearby Mt Pleasant and a baby boy Scott Alan Denton born Tuesday October 8 weighing 8 pounds to Mr and Mrs LeRoy Denton of Shepherd.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alda Laidley
Shepherd
Mary Moeggenberg
John Gimmey
Belle Carier
Henry Baker
Mt. Pleasant
Teresa Bundy
Hazel Shanahan
Scott Alan
LeRoy Denton
Shepherd Briefs Highlight Local Visits and Travel
Mrs Joann Norwak and daughter returned from Germany after two and a half years. SP4 Gene Nowak stationed at Fort Riley with plans to join later. The White and Hoover families enjoyed a color tour through mid western Michigan. Sunday visitors included Claude Anthony and William Francis of Sanford with Mr Francis improving. A VFW Hall party for newlyweds Vet McAvoy and Leah Kissick of Greendale followed by visits from Dr Ray Barber and others in the Shepherd area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joann Norwak
Germany
Walter Bunker
Gene Nowak
Fort Riley
Kansas
Nowak
Forrest White
L. C. Hoover
Michigan
Claude Anthony
William Francis
Sanford
Vet McAvoy
Greendale
Shepherd Vfw Hall
McAvoy
Leah Kissick
Ray Barber
Jackson
Anthony MyShock
Frank Tody
Goodrich
Mary Howe
Detroit
Jerene Whitman
Brad
Lansing
Harry McCormick
Rural Shepherd
Raymond Leonard
Elwell
R. S. McClinton
Alma
McCormick Residence
Birthday Lunch Honors Moeggenberg Child in Elwell
Rural attendees travel from Blanchard Lan sing Shepherd and Xenia Ohio for the occasion. Karen Moeggenberg five, daughter of Linus and wife, Linus Moeggenberg of Elwell celebrated her birthday October fifteenth with a noon lunch at Mrs. Harrison Lilly's residence. Others present included Jeffery Lilly and six Moeggenberg children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ralph Sandbrook
Blanchard
Helen Lentz
Linda
Lansing
Harry Lentz
Shepherd
Frank Bowser
Xenia
Ohio
Edna Gauvey
Dayton
Wilbur Holt
New Lebanon
M. G. Hunt
Karen Moeggenberg
Linus Moeggenberg
Elwell
Harrison Lilly
Jeffery Lilly
Rural Shepherd
Engagement of Berneice Cuthbert to Russell Rolston Planned
The engagement of Berneice Jean Cuthbert of Mr. Pleasant to Russell Lee Rolston of Shepherd is announced by her father Finnan J. Cuthbert. The bride elect is the daughter of the late Dorothea Cuthbert and Finnan J. Cuthbert of Weidman. He is the son of Mr. and Mrs. W. S. Rolston of Shepherd. An October 19 1963 wedding is planned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berneice Jean Cuthbert
Mr. Pleasant
Russell Lee Rolston
Shepherd
Finnan J. Cuthbert
Weidman
Dorothea Cuthbert
W. S. Rolston
Campbell 4 H News Meeting Elects 1963 64 Officers
The Campbell Happy Workers 4 H Club met October 8 at the Barrett home. President Louanne Gates led pledges and roll. Two new members joined Gaila and Ellen Garber. Officers elected for 1963 64 are Margaret Barrett president Kathy Hummel vice president Linda Lethorn secretary Vonalee Hughes treasurer Louanne Gates reporter. Christmas candle sale discussed. Refreshments served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Campbell Happy Workers
Preston Barrett
Louanne Gates
Gaila
Ellen Garber
Margaret Barrett
Kathy Hummel
Linda Lethorn
Vonalee Hughes
Local Club Meetings Announced For October Gatherings
The A-1 Farm Bureau Group will meet at Bob and Mary Adams home on Monday October 21 with a pot luck supper at 7 p.m. The OES No. 98 hosts a 6 30 p.m. pot luck supper followed by a regular meeting Thursday October 17. The Willing Workers Club gathers at Mrs. Ted Hutchinson home Thursday October 24 for an all day event. Shepherd Extension Club meets Tuesday October 22 at Mrs. Richard Freeze residence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A-1 Farm Bureau Group
Bob Adams
Willing Workers Club
Ted Hutchinson
Shepherd Extension Club
Richard Freeze
Christian Aid Meeting Held at Edith Southard Home
The Christian Aid group met Thursday at Mrs. Edith Southard’s home with good attendance. A turkey dinner was served at noon, and Mrs. Vivian Lyon presided. A donation toward the church building fund was among the business items. The next meeting will be at Mrs. Mildred Gulick’s home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christian Aid
Edith Southard
Vivian Lyon
Mildred Gulick
Altar Society Meets in Open House Preparations
The St. Vincent de Paul Altar Society met and welcomed new members Karen McKenna and Richard Brunelle. President Ella Wilberding opened the session with remarks from County Welfare Director Cole on Central Michigan Community Hospital care. Open House planned for Sunday October 27 from 2 to 5 PM at the church complex with refreshments after the tour. Dorothy Buschbacher won the 50 50 drawing. Meeting adjourned with notes for the November 6 gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Vincent de Paul Altar Society
Ella Wilberding
Elton Salisbury
Coe Township
Cole
Central Michigan Community Hospital
Karen McKenna
Richard Brunelle
Dorothy Buschbacher
D T A Congress Plans Program For American Education Week
American Education Week is set for November 1016 with a state wide drive by the Michigan Congress of Parents and Teachers to boost learning opportunities. Sponsored by NEA American Legion NCPT U S Office of Education the effort stresses school progress and citizen responsibility. State PTA Board with MEA and colleges prepares materials on future education needs and seven day themes include values of free men learning opportunities quality teaching balanced curriculum community resources and goals for tomorrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michigan Congress of Parents and Teachers
National Education Association
The
American Legion
National Congress of Parents and Teachers
U. S. Office of Education
Michigan
PTA
Michigan Education Association and Colleges and Universities
Methodist Church to Build New Entrance
Work to begin after tearing down the old east entrance to create a new grade entrance with enclosed steps and a double five foot stair and double door. The entrance serves weekly activities including Womans Society, Wesleyan Guild, Methodist Men, Rotary, Girl Scouts, Well Baby Clinic, church school and youth meetings. Roof repairs progress and should finish this week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist Church
Womans Society
Wesleyan Guild
Rotary
Girl Scouts
W.S.C.S. To Have Steak Dinner
The Woman's Society of Christian Service and the Wesleyan Services Guild at Shepherd Methodist Church plan a Swiss Steak Dinner on Saturday November 2 from 5 to 7 30 with Apron and Baked Goods booths. President Beulah Pratt named committee chairs at the October 2 meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woman's Society of Christian Service
Wesleyan Services Guild
Shepherd Methodist Church
Beulah Pratt
Bessie Musser
Lois Oren
Marge Garber
Marion VanLente
Velma Brien
Mabel Brattin
Reba Fultz
Greenhand Initiation Held by Shepherd FFA Club
The Shepherd FFA Greenhand initiation occurred Monday night, October 14, in the school Ag room. Twenty Greenhands were initiated, including Glen Bellinger, Jerry Curtiss, Tom Dickman, Frank Doepker, Tom Fox, Dave Hetherington, and others. After the ceremony the meeting adjourned and refreshments were served.
Service Officers School At VFW Post 8215
A Service Officers School will be held at Joe Ulsh Post 8215 VFW on Wednesday October 23. Veterans and families may learn about available benefits from a Department of Michigan officer who will present information and answer questions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe Ulsh Post
Department of Michigan
Routine State Audit of Isabella County Announced
Auditor General Billie S Farnum said a routine annual audit of Isabella County is underway to verify accounting conformities to governmental standards. The last state audit covered the calendar year ended December 31 1961.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Billie S. Farnum
State Auditor General
Isabella County
Farnum
CARE reports extreme hurricane damage in Haiti towns
CARE officials say 85 percent of homes in Petit Gouave and Mirgoane were destroyed by Hurricane Flora. It took 3% hours to reach the area from Port au Prince due to rough seas. Devine urges Americans to donate to CARE Haiti Hurricane Relief Fund at Guardian Building Detroit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
CARE
Bachman
Petit Gouave
Mirgoane
Port-au-Prince
Devine
Haiti
Guardian
Griswold
Detroit
Michigan
Health Minister Details Storm Destruction and Needs
Health Minister Girard Philip Peaux said foods medicine seeds pots pans blankets and equipment to establish water and electric supply are needed. He estimated 50 000 to 100 000 people homeless and five tenth of the country devastated. Crops water supplies are under water roads washed out and communications down.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Girard Philippeaux
Open House for Golden Anniversary Conroys in Shepherd
Mr and Mrs George E Conroy celebrate their Golden Wedding with an open house Sunday October 20 from 1 to 4 pm at 208 W Hall St Shepherd. They married October 21 1913 at Sacred Heart Mt Pleasant and lived in Isabella County, with a five year Detroit period. An Anniversary Mass will be held at St Vincent de Paul Shepherd Sunday at 10 am.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George E. Conroy
Conroys
Hall Street
Shepherd
Sacred Heart Church
Mt. Pleasant
Isabella County
Detroit
St. Vincent de Paul Shepherd
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Carson City Hospital
Shepherd Briefs
Wire Service
Adams Flower Shop
N. Mission
Rex W. Williams
Mich
Gratiot
Campbell
Christian Aid Meet
Altar Society
D.T.A. Congress
W.S.C.S
Shepherd F.F.A. News
Service Officers School
Mark Golden Annie
Leo Beard’s Inc
Ron Flegel
Mission Mt. Pleasant, Mich
Gehl
Jamesway Cable Cleaners
Cody
Gehl - Cobey - Badger
LEE Implement Inc. International
New Holland
Central Michigan
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