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Newspaper

Shepherd Argus

Location

Shepherd, Michigan, United States of America

Date

Oct 25, 1961

Page

4

109 Year-Old Henry Mole Voted in Last Election

Five generations gathered in October to honor Henry Mole of Montrose Michigan a 109 year old who was the oldest U S citizen to vote in the previous November election Born October 12 1852 in Columbia Lorain County Ohio Mole recalled Lincoln s assassination and Hayes first presidential vote He uses a cane for mobility still chops wood and his great granddaughter Mrs Richard Spalding teaches in Shepherd Public Schools where Mr Spalding also coaches football

Henry Mole Montrose Michigan United States Columbia Lorain County Ohio Mole Abraham Lincoln Rutherford B. Hayes Richard Spalding Shepherd Mr. Spalding

Smorgasbord Planned at Shepherd Methodist Church

Plans for the annual Smorgasbord by the Woman's Society and Wesleyan Service Guild of Shepherd Methodist Church place the event on Saturday November 4 from 5 to 7 26 PM. Committees lead publicity kitchen turkey rolls coffee dining room serving table hostesses and aprons and church souvenir plates will be available.

Woman’s Society Wesleyan Service Guild Shepherd Methodist Church Leatrice Warmbrunn Beulah Pratt Virgiline Hunt Roxie Salisbury Vivian Zook Velma Brien Elizabeth Goffnett Laura Salisbury Hazel Kelley Lois Oren Lorraine Barrett Hazel Root Marion van Lente Jeanette Brattin Mabel Kyser

Forest Hill Families Visit for Birthday Celebration

Forest Hill and rural St Louis families gathered Sunday afternoon and evening to celebrate Bessie Frisbie's birthday. Guests from Bay City Clare Lake View Pleasant Valley Gardenville and Millington joined Mr and Mrs Frisbie and their children for cake and ice cream after a series of dinners and visits.

Donald Leonard St. Louis View Edvin Frisbie Ame Ted Annabel Wiveuia Nate Britting Gerre Schmelzer Davy Gardenville Frank Schmelzer G. A. Kiesel Bay City Bert Towersey Wm. Pearl Peter Gophert Clare Ralph VanDette Lake View Orville Koutz Wayne Frisbie Pleasant Valley Edwin Frisbie Forest Hit Bessie Frisbie Dick Britting

Lansing Area Residents Visit Mrs. Harry Frary and Kin

Mrs. Harry Frary had visitors from Lansing Winn Belville and other towns. Names include Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Cooper Mrs. Arch ie Ransburger Mrs. Clarice Hunt Mrs. Ethel Owens Mrs. Iva Trussel Mrs. Davie McQueen and three children to Sag inaw to see Mrs. Richard Northrup. Visitors also include Mr. Floyd McConkie and children of Belville Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Pearl and sisters Rose Hunt Agnes Fritchie Mr. Roland Whipple Marion Bigler John Towersey Bessie Frisbie Walter Shultz and Nate Britting relations in nearby towns.

Harry Frary Lansing Lloyd Cooper Archie Ransburger Winn Clarice Hunt Ethel Owens Iva Trussel Davie McQueen Saginaw Richard Northrup Floyd McConkie Belville John Marcus Wm. Pearl Rose Hunt Agnes Fritchie Roland Whipple Morley Nate Britting Marion Bigler Berrien Springs Bert Towersey John Towersey Bessie Frisbie Ionia Walter Shultz Millington

Co-Ettes Hold October Meeting At Bailey Home

The Co-Ettes met October 19 with ten members and four guests. Mrs. Robert Bailey hosted, Miss Ruth McKilnay and Mr. Ed Poole visited, and flower arrangements from dried weeds were crafted. Co-hostess was Mrs. Clifford Figg. next gathering set for November 16 with Mrs. John Kasel.

Robert Bailey Ruth McKilnay Ed Poole Miss McKilnay Clifford Figg John Kasel

Shepherd Band Halftime Show Highlights Precision Marching

The Shepherd Band featured a pin wheel formation and multiple Company fronts. They performed When the Saints Go Marching In and The American Patrol with narration by Mr. Kenn and direction by Mr. Lemmer, the band instructor.

Shepherd Band Saints Mr. Kenn Mr. Lemmer

More Leaders Needed For Brownie Scouts

The Brownie Scouts need three more leaders to prevent discontinuation. Two leaders will supervise 2nd graders and one for 4th graders. Meetings are every Monday 3 30 to 4 30 pm at the Community Building. Contact Mrs Bob Bates or Mrs John Buschbacher by phone.

Brownie Bob Bates John Buschbacher

UNICEF Drive Held Sunday Evening

Local youths organize a UNICEF drive Sunday night starting at 5 30 p m to collect donations for the United Nations International Children's Emergency Fund aiding needy boys and girls with food and medical care.

Unicef United Nations Internationa Childrens

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