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Newspaper
Shepherd Argus
Location
Shepherd, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Sep 13, 1961
Page
12
Ida Clark tells of a small auto in a town whose builder creates a warm new shelter. The auto happily moves in but discovers bicycles and lawn chairs as roommates and later the owner adds a work bench and cupboards to share the space.
A narrator recalls a small auto enjoying a crowded bungalow while a master adds a new boat and clutter grows. After months of confinement and mess, the auto fears losing his home but returns to a cleaned, welcoming space and a big nickel price treated as a reward. Local shop and cinema references color the tale with familiar names and scenes.
A nostalgic reminiscence recalls the Wednesday night Free Show sponsored by local merchants in Shepherd. Children watched the sky hoping for clear weather, praying rain would stay away while crowds from miles around attended the event, a rare source of entertainment when extra money was scarce.
Shepherd briefs recount visits among Hart, Flaugher, Hummel, Howell and Hartman families. Judy Hartman attends Northwood Institute at Alma. Mrs. Cassatt learns of cousin John Riggle’s death.
The column lists visits and gatherings in the Shepherd area with relatives and friends from Midland St. Louis and St. Johns. It notes Mrs. Elmer Bates death at Saginaw General Hospital and extends sympathy. Weather mentions wind damage near Shepherd and residents hosting gatherings at Blue Lake and cottages.
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