Reform Needed in Relief and ADC Policy
Editor calls for tightening relief programs including the Aid to Dependent Children. Cites Readers Digest piece by Charles Stevenson showing rising ADC rolls from 701000 in 1945 to over 3333000 in 1961, with shocking conditions in New Jersey Wisconsin Illinois and Chicago where many families claim for illegitimate children. Argues federally funded relief fosters dependency illegitimacy and fraud and urges a plan better than a panacea to end generations on aid.
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Charles Dickens
Charles Stevenson
ADC
California
U. S
New Jersey
Wisconsin
Illinois
Chicago
Stevenson
Berlin Rift Edges Allies Yet They Seek Common Vital Interests
Secretary of State Rusk acknowledged gaps among the Allies on Berlin but stressed full accord to defend vital interests and prepare for a severe crisis if one arises. A French spokesman criticized the emphasis on negotiation as showing weakness.
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Rusk
Berlin
Kremlin tension statement quotes from U S officials
A U S official remarks that Russia and the United States share a common challenge and the need for Western resolve. The vice president is cited as saying Kremlin understanding may exist, but public confidence in that stance remains uncertain.
Khrushchev Attacks Stalinism At Soviet Congress
The article notes Nikita Khrushchev’s five hour opening speech denouncing Stalinism at the 22nd Communist Party Congress. Mao Tse-tung reportedly sat through it. Red China’s press largely ignored the filibuster while Albanian officials claim unbreakable friendship with China.
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Joe Stalin
Communist Party
Nikita Khrushchev
Red China
Mao Tse-tung
Mr. K
Khrushchev
New China Press Agency
Communist Press
Hong Kong
Albania
Nuclear testing debate and plans for resuming tests
The text discusses Western pressure on Khrushchev over his 50 megaton bomb and the likelihood of renewed atmospheric testing. It notes the White House move to resume tests, the AEC evaluating Eniwetok reactivation, and the possibility of starting in Nevada before expanding to Pacific sites, while noting we remain three years behind.
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Khrushchev
White House
UN General Assembly
Atomic Energy Commission
Pacific Proving Ground
Eniwetok
Nevada Desert
Nevada
Absentee Counting Boards expand Michigan election rules
Michigan lawmakers enacted a 1961 law allowing the election commission of a governmental unit to name Absentee Counting Boards. The reform aims to reduce counts by regular staff, though it may add procedural complexity. Officials warn about potential abuse while noting benefits for absentee ballot handling ahead of 1962 elections.
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Michigan
Election Commission
James M.hare
Hare
Marriage Licenses Listed for Multiple Couples in Michigan Towns
A compiled list shows numerous marriage license applications or filings across Michigan communities including Weidman Mt. Pleasant Rosebush Rose Riverdale Shepherd Albion Oscoda and Albion area. Named individuals include Harold Krueger Weidman Lin da M Dent Daniel J Wawersik Maris J Allen Gary R Cole Dorothy A Carroll Philip E House Lynne Detwiler Edith B Smith Thomas L Wentworth Rose May Kalis William F Faber Kathleen F McConnell Francis M Morton Helen M Gehringer LaVern K Baker Olive N Timmer Wendell R Jackson Barbara J Kampf Russell E Brookens Carol J Guthrie Patricia I Murphy Walter J Smith Margaret J Hart James E Moose Shirley M Murphy.
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Harold Krueger
Weidman
Linda M. Dent Weidman
Daniel J. Wawersik
Maris J. Allen
Mt. Pleasant
Gary R. Cole
Dorothy A. Carroll
Philip E. House
Rosebush
Lynne Detwiler
Thomas L. Wentworth
Edith B. Smith
Clare
Thomas D. Williams
Riverdale
Rose May Kalis
William F. Faber
Kathleen F. McConnell
Margaret J. Hart
James E. Moose
Shirley M. Murphy
Chicken Supper Fundraiser At Shepherd I O F Hall
A family style chicken supper sponsored by the Shepherd I O F and Rebekah Lodges will be served Saturday evening October 28 starting at 5 00 p m until all are served. The public is invited. The Isabella Gratiot Association of the O E S will meet at Winn on Thursday November 2 for an all day session beginning at 10 00 a m.
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Shepherd I. O. O. F
Rebekah
Isabella Gratiot Association
The
Winn
Newton Extension Club Meets For Flower Arrangement Lesson
The Newton Extension Club met at Bess Behrend's home last Thursday evening October 19. June Parsons and Hazel Shannah an taught a dried flower arrangement lesson. The next meeting is scheduled for November 16 at Donna Bohannon's home.
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Newton Extension Club
Bess Behrend
June Parsons
Hazel Shannahan
Donna Bohannon
Hospital ladies sew for Broomfield hospital aid
Several women from the E. V. and United Brethren Church spent a day at Broomfield Hospital sewing for the facility. Three hospital employees Irene Rhode Leona Chamberlin and Henrietta Moeggenberg are absent due to accidents or illness but improving this week. John Ullom born January 25 1902 died at midnight Sunday at the hospital.
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E. V
United Brethers Church
Irene Rhode
Leona Chamberlin
Henrietta Moeggenberg
John Ullom
Good Neighbors Nominated by Ladies Auxiliary V F W
The Ladies Auxiliary V F W seeks letters nominating the “Good Neighbor” of the year in Shepherd Michigan. Nominations consider letters received and deeds recounted. all nominees will be recognized at the show I ve Got A Secret in early winter and named in the Shepherd Argus.
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Ladies Auxiliary
Shepherd Argus
Shepherd, Michigan
Local Health Notes Mention Several Illnesses and Hospital Visits
The notice lists Sick Donna Barnes at home under doctor care. Brenda McCray remains confined to Midland hospital. Cindy LaLone entered St Marys Hospital Grand Rapids for surgery. Margaret Diverbiss has returned home from Central Michigan Community Hospital after eye treatment. Joe Southard shows little change after Gratiot Community Hospital. Grant Curtiss returned home from Edmore Hospital and remains in similar condition.
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Donna Barnes
Basil Barnes
Brenda McCray
Route One
Shepherd
Midland
Cindy LaLone
Morris LaLone
St. Marys Hospital
Grand Rapids
Margaret Diverbiss
Central Michigan Community Hospital
Joe Southard
Gratiot Community Hospital
Grant Curtiss
Edmore Hospital
Fourth Grade Brownies Elect Officers and Rename
The fourth grade Brownies met at Mrs Don Edwards on October 17 with 16 members and 15 present. They elected President Pam Schaeffer Secretary Gail Kindig and Treasurer Debbie Gilmore. They will be called the Brownie Blue Jays and welcomed co leader Mrs Lyle Rhynard.
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Don Edwards
Pam Schaeffer
Gail Kindig
Debbie Gilmore
Brownies
Brownie Blue Jays
Lyle Rhynard
O. E. S. Elects Officers for Coming Year
The O. E. S. met Thursday evening and elected officers for the coming year. W. M. Phyllis Owings W. P. Wayne Owings Associate M. Constance Wert Associate Patron Ken Walker Conductress Louise Travis Associate Conductress Nellie Childers Secretary Elnora Harry and Treasurer Louvie States. Installation set for November 3 at 8 p.m.
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W. M
Phyllis Owings
W. P
Wayne Owings
Constance Wert
Ken Walker
Louise Travis
Nellie Childers
Elnora Harry
Louvie
FARM BUREAU GROUP ENJOYS TURKEY DINNER
The A No. 1 Farm Bureau group gathered Monday at the Methodist Church for their annual turkey dinner with many members attending. Mr. and Mrs. Melvon Kindig shared slides of their Holy Land trip, which were enjoyed by those present.
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Farm Bureau Group
A No. 1 Farm Bureau Group
Methodist Church
Melvon Kindig
The
Holy Land
Mrs Frank Brooks Injured In Fall In Yard
Mrs Frank Brooks suffered facial injuries last Thursday in a fall while walking in her yard. She is reported as improving this week.
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Frank Brooks
Shepherd Briefs Wilbur Benn Installs Dough Mixer
Wilbur Benn has installed a new dough mixer this week in his baking room. Mrs Ethel Cassatt spent time observing the setup and noting possible improvements.
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Wilbur Benn
Ethel Cassatt
Patient Nearing End Of Months Long Hospital Stay
The subject had been a patient for the past couple of months, continuing treatment and evaluation as part of a prolonged hospital stay.
Local residents share visits and gatherings across multiple towns
A flurry of visits and social events spans Benzonia Midland Toledo and surrounding areas. Families such as the Hamlin Sage Coomer Bush Cassatt and Warmbrunn join reunions and weekends with relatives in Michigan Ohio and beyond.
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Percy Hamlin
Iva Sage
Lucille
Benzonia
Claude Coomer
Elaine Bush
Ethel Cassatt
Marshall
Jack Bush
Paul Warmbrunn
Commodor Perry
Toledo
Ohio
Otto Klumpp
Max Rhode
An Old Fashioned Coffee Break
Ida Clark recalls farm life breaks long ago with cold water and simple sandwiches. Two children carried drinks to laboring siblings, and a mistaken frosting moment sparked a dash to the house where cake with frosting awaited them.
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Ida Clark
Brother
Mom
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