C C Approves Purchase of Ann Arbor Railroad By DT I
The consolidation of Ann Arbor and DT I rail lines creates a through way for the midwest with one management. A 1.5 million dollar modernization program funds ferries docks and diesel locomotives linking Kewaunee Manitowoc and Manistique to Frankfort. President Smucker says the route will save time and headaches for customers and backs the expansion with over six million dollars.
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C.C
Ann Arbor
D.t.&i
Detroit
Toledo and
Ironton
Midwest
D. E. Smucker
Upper Michigan
Wisconsin
Ohio River
Western Rail
Kewaunee
Marinette
Menomonee
Manitowoc
Manistique
Frankfort Terminal
Smucker
Record tourist summer eyed as Michigan hits peak in 1962-63
Mid season survey by the State Tourist Council projects Michigan toward its greatest summer season. Director William T. McGraw credits favorable weather and rising economy plus heightened promotions at state regional and local levels. The legislative tourist committees and a $124,000 boost to the promotional budget are cited as key factors.
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Michigan
State Tourist Council
William T. McGraw
Tourist Council
Legislative
New Girl Scout Handbooks Hit Oren's Mt Pleasant
Four new Girl Scout Handbooks and a Leader Notebook have arrived at Oren's Department Store in Mt Pleasant and go on sale September 9. The cloth covered books feature fully illustrated activities designed to tempt girls in all four levels of Girl Scouting.
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Oren’s
Mt. Pleasant
Old Timers football game set at Shepherd Memorial Field
Saturday at eight o clock marks the third annual Old Timers clash between the Odd team led by Bob Barnes and the Even team under Bus Myers. Proceeds benefit the Varsity Club to purchase film for Shepherd High football games.
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Bus” Myers
Bob Barnes
Barnes
Myers
Herb Klumpp
Manor
Dunham
Shepherd Memorial Field
Shepherd High
St Vincent de Paul School Reopens With 132 Pupils
St Vincent de Paul School reopened on September 3 with 132 students in grades 1 through 6. Classes will view telecast programs from Central Michigan University and programs in art science physical education and music. Sisters resume teaching assignments with Sister M Agnetis as principal for grades 5 and 6, Sister M Michaelene for grades 3 and 4, and Sister Michael Marie for grades 1 and 2.
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St. Vincent de Paul School
Central Michigan University
M. Agnetis
M. Michaelene
Michael Marie
Top Herdsman Honors At Isa bella County Youth and Farm Fair
The 1963 Isa bella County Youth and Farm Fair recognizes four H clubs for superior livestock exhibits. Dry Busy Hands win Dairy Herdsmanship. Taylor 4-H Club tops Beef Showmanship. Awards funded by John Hafer and Don Gould. Other dairy winners include Walton Rosebush and Brinton Busy Bees. beef podiums include Orr Busy Hands and Beal City FFA.
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Isabella County
Taylor
John Hafer
Hafer Hardware
Don Gould
Gould Drug Company
Walton Rosebush
Brinton Busy Bees
McCormick
Isabella Denver
Orr Busy Hands
Beal City Ffa
Walton- Rosebush
Pony Creek
Isabella County Horseshoe Championship Crowned
Don Hetherington of the Shepherd Horseshoe Club won the County Championship by defeating William Bell in the top class. Sprague Jr. took Class C after a three game round robin, while Matt Coughlin won Class B. The local club invites all players to next Saturday’s tournament.
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Hetherington
Shepherd Horse Shoe Pitchers Club
William Bell
Phil Sprague, Jr
Vern Seegar
Sprague
New Faculty Join Shepherd Public Schools Instructors
Sixteen new teachers begin their first year in Shepherd Public Schools as instructors. The district plans portraits and notes on each member’s duties as part of a Get- Acquainted feature.
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Shepherd Public Schools
Hard Time Dance Opens Season At VFW Hall
The Joe Alsh Post VFW 8215 announces winter dances begin at their hall south of Shepherd on Saturday evening September 7. The public is welcome and the first dance will be a hard time event with no admission.
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Joe Alsh
V.F.W
Shepherd
77th Birthday Celebrated for Jesse Ruhle
Jesse Ruhle was surprised on his 77th birthday on August 29. Relatives from Ohio Rosebush Cole man Beaverton and Alaska visited, with a birthday cake and ice cream. Kenneth Ruhle and family from Annette Alaska spent a week with Graydon in Coquille Oregon and Seattle with Barbara’s family.
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Jesse Ruhle
Calvin Dunmyer
Ohio
Lena Shively
Rosebush
Mr. Dunmyers
Cecile Ruhle
Worthy Berk
Coleman
Starr Hewson
Beaverton
Kenneth Ruhle
Annette
Alaska
Graydon
Coquille
Oregon
Barbara
Seattle
Bonanza Time For Shepherd Shoppers
The Shepherd Chamber of Commerce promotes the September Trade Promotion September 12 13 14 with Thursday kick off and Friday Bonanza Day offering special buys at local merchants. A Saturday rodeo at Mid-State Fertilizer Co with a Jaycees lunch aims to become annual. Mark your calendar for Shepherds September Friday the thirteenth plus two.
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Shepherd Chamber of Commerce
Shepherd
Busi
A Half Million School Children To Go 62 Million Miles
Michigan plans for September will see more than half a million students ride in over 6,300 school buses covering about 62 million miles annually. Secretary of State James M. Hare notes efforts toward a uniform nationwide traffic code, while Michigan updates laws to boost safety.
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Michigan
James M. Hare
Hare
Rebekah Picnic Planned at Big Star Lake
The Clare Isabella Gladwin and Midland County Odd Fellows Rebekahs district association schedules its annual picnic at Big Star Lake near Baldwin Michigan on Sunday September 8. Bring own service and a dish to pass.
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Clare, Isabella, Gladwin and
Midland County District Association of Oddfellows and Rebekahs
Big Star Lake
Baldwin
Michigan
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David Smucker
Isabella County Horse Shoe
Don
Ion Hetherington
Carolyn Smith
Charlotte Black
Katherine Leacher
Commerce
Dean
VFW
C.F. Rebekah
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