1. Adams, Bob Misc.
(p 23)
Return From Lake Cruise
The Bob Adams family
returned Friday evening from a five-day
cruise on the Great Lakes. They were
the guests of his sister, Mrs. Mary Elizabeth Manley of Flint. Leaving from Detroit on the S.S. South
American. Stopovers were made at
Mackinac Island, Munising, Houghton and Hancock, and Duluth, passing through
the Soo locks going and coming. More
than five hundred passengers made the trip a lively one, planned entertainment
on board even included a small storm and sea sickness.
2. Adams,
Rebecca Sue ______ Misc (p 23)
Mr. and Mrs. Robert E. Adams of Shepherd announce the engagement
of their daughter, Rebecca Sue to Leslie Houck, son of Mr. and Mrs. John Hauck
of Brown City, Michigan.
No date has been set
for the wedding.
(includes a picture of Rebecca)
3. Adams,
Rebecca Sue _____Marriage
(p 24)
St. Johns Student Parish in East Lansing was the setting for the
double ring ceremony uniting Rebecca Sue Adams and Leslie David Houck in
marriage Saturday, July 10. The 12:00
o’clock Mass was celebrated by Fr. Robert Kavanagh before 150 guests.
The bride is the
daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Adams of Shepherd, the groom is the son of Mr.
and Mrs. John Houck of Brown City.
The bride who
approached the altar with her father was wearing a full length gown made by
herself of satin brocade with a chapel train and floor length mantilla fo silk
organza edged in lace. She wore a
single strand of pearls, a gift of the groom and carried a cascadeing bouquet
of White roses and ivy.
Attending her as maid
of honor was Marie Hilbert, former roommate of the bride from Grosse Pte.,
Shores. She wore an afternoon dress of
yellow linen with an A-line skirt and bodice of linen and organze. She carried a cascade of yellow and white
roses with ivy.
Colleen Houck sister
of the groom, was flower girl wearing a dress of yellow nylon and carrying a
basket of yellow rose petals.
Larry Houck of St.
Jophns and cousin of the groom was best man.
Guests were seated by
Mark and Jack Adams, brothers of the bride and by Dan salisbury, cousin of the
bride.
The grooms brother,
Danny Houck served as altar boy.
Mrs. Adams chose a
pink flowered silk dress and white accessories for her daughters wedding and
wore a corsage of pink sweetheart roses.
Mrs. Houck wore a dress of beige lace with beige and pink accessories
and a corsage of pink sweetheart roses
A reception was held
in the Church parlors immediately following the ceremony. The four tiered wedding cake decorated with
yellow roses was served by Janet Crawford, former roommate of the bride. Also serving were Marlene Houck, Arlene Holt
and Debbie Lehman, cousins of the groom.
Friends of the bride, Mrs. Vicki Ross and Mrs. Jenney Holton, assisted
at the gift table and Miss Connie Maybee attended the guest book.
After receiving their
guests the couple left for a honeymoon on Lake Michgain.
Pre-nuptial showers
were given by Mrs. Hazel Holt and Beverly Lanie, Mrs. Leatrice Warmbrunn and
Mrs. Lois Oren and Mrs. Vicki Ross and Mrs. Jenny Holton.
The grooms parents
were hosts at the wedding party dinner at Howard Johnsons preceding the
rehearsal.
Mr. and Mrs. Leslie
Houck are making their home at 1417 I Spartan Village on the M.S.U. Campus
where Rebecca will continue studying Leslie graduated from M.S.U. in June and
is working for Fine-Built Homes in Lansing.
(includes picture of the couple)
4. Aldrich,
William _____Obituary
(p.8)
William Aldrich Passes
At Home
William Edgar Aldrich,
306 N Fourth Street, Shepherd, passed away at his home Saturday, April 11,
1964.
Mr Aldrich was born
August 28, 1882 in Clinton county. He
was a retired blacksmith and a member of Coe Lodge I.O.O.F.
Funeral services were
held Tuesday, April 14, 1964 at 2:00 p.m. at the Garber Funeral Home, with Mr
Newton Huffine officiating. Interment
was in Salt River Cemetery.
He is survived by his
wife, Clara and a step-daughter, Mrs Howard Munson of Traverse City.
5. Allen, Albert Obituary
(p.14)
Funeral Services Held
Monday For Albert Allen
Albert Allen a
lifetime resident of Shepherd and vicinity passed away Friday evening at the
Broomfield Hospital north of Shepherd, where he had recently been taken for
observation and treatment.
He was born in
Chippewa Township on October 1, 1877 and was a farmer in the vicinity until
moving to Shepherd several years ago.
Funeral services were
held Monday at the Garber Funeral Home with Rev W. H. Bell officiating, at 2
p.m. Interment was made in the salt
River Cemetery.
Left to morn their
loss are his wife Mary, three daughters, Mrs. Donna Bunker of Empire, Mrs.
Tretha Gallant of Anaheim, California and Mrs. Kate Wright, of Shepherd, two
stepsons Verne Utley of Orlavista, Florida and Ted Utley of Shepherd, two
sisters Rose Wonsey of Shepherd and Nelia Burtraw of Lansing.
6. Allen, Howard
Wing _____Obituary
(p.3)
Rites Today For Howard
W. Allen
Funeral services will
be held today, October 10, at 2 p.m. from the Barden Funeral Home in Ithaca for
Howard Wing Allen Who died Tuesday at his home in North Star Two. He was born December 12, 1895 in Isabella
Co.
Surviving is his
widow, Blanche Yarnell Allen; five sons, Dewayne of Sumner Twp, Denzil of
Arcada Twp, Cecile and Romaine of North Star Twp, and Maynard of Riverdale; a
step-mother, Mrs. Lura Allen of Pleasant Valley; a sister, Mrs. Lurane
McClinton, two brothers, Norman of Pleasant Valley and Donald of Detroit;
fourteen grandchildren and three great grandchildren.
Rev Delmar Dravenstapp
will officiate and burial will be in Salt River Cemetery.
7. Allen, Mary E ______ Obituary (p.13)
Mary Allen Dies At
Pleasant Manor
Mrs. Mary E. Allen,
84, of Shepherd, died Tuesday, Nov. 9 at Pleasant Manor nursing Home.
She was born August
22, 1887 at Winn and was a member of Westlawn Church of Christ.
She is survived by two
sons, H.J. (Vern) Utley of Warren, and W.T. (Ted) Utley of Shepherd; three
daughters, Mrs. Walter (Donna) Bunker, and Mrs. Ferris (Katie) wright, both of
Shepherd, and Mrs. Harold (Tertha) Gallant of Anaheim, California; 20
grandchildren and 43 great grandchildren.
Funeral services were
Friday, November 12, at 2 p.m. at the Garber Funeral Home, Bro Ben Baumgardner
officiating. Burial was in the Salt
River Cemetery.
8. Allen, Roy ______ Obituary (p.2)
Roy Allen, Route 3, St Louis, who had been a prominent farmer in
Pleasant Valley for many hears died Sunday, September 13 at the Carson City
Hospital. He was born in Midland County
on December 4, 1888. He was a member of
the orchard Avenue Church of Christ in Shepherd and a member of Coe Lodge 239,
the Rebekahs # 199 and the Gleaners.
Funeral services were
held Tuesday, September 15, at 1:30 from the Garber Funeral Home with Mr
Richard Wolfcale officiating. Interment
was in the Salt River Cemetery.
Mr Allen is survived
by his wife, Florence, two sons, Arthur of Royal Oak, Michigan, Robert of
Belleville, Illinois, step-children Awilda Stevens of Jackson, Ronald Fenby of
Lewiston, Raymond Fenby of St Louis, 3 grandchildren, 2 great grandchildren,
one sister Janie Pound of Saginaw, 1 stepsister Daisy Hadd of Linwood, two
half-brothers Ray Allen of Turner and Sanford Allen of Barryton.
9. Allen, Sharon
Kay Misc.
(p.38)
Mr. and Mrs. Walter Allen of 212 N. Union Street, Shepherd
announce the engagement of their daughter, Sahron Kay to Rober L. Bellinger,
son of Mr. and Mrs. Vernon Bellinger of Route 1, Blanchard. (includes picture of Sharon)
10. Ardner, Ida
M
Obituary (p.18)
Ida Ardner Expires At
CMC Hospital
Ida M. Ardner, 82 died
Monday, June 5, 1967 at the Central Michigan Community Hospital. She was born September 24, 1884 in Ohio.
Ida was a retired
school teacher of Grand Rapids Schools, a member of the Methodist Church and
the O.F.S. #98.
Funeral services will
be held on Thursday, June 8, at 2 p.m. at the Garber Funeral Home, Rev. Lester
Preist officiating, interment will be in the Salt River Cemetery.
Surviving is a
brother, Henry Ardner, sister Alma Young both of Shepherd and several nieces
and nephews.
11. Ardner, Lela (Dean)
Obituary (p.18)
Lela Ardner, 79,
Expires Friday
Lela (Dean) Ardner,
79, of Rural Shepherd died Friday, November 22 at the Gratiot Community
Hospital. She was born October 20, 1889
in Midland County. Mrs. Ardner was a
member of the Gleaners.
Funeral services were
held Sunday, November 24 at the Garber Funeral Home at 2 p.m. Rev. Ben Baumgardner officiating. Interment was in Salt River Cemetery.
Surviving are two
sons, William Ardner, of Vertaburg, and Russell Ardner, of Alma; one sister,
Alma Burlingame of St. Louis; one brother Roy Dean of Flint, and 4
grandchildren.
12. Ardner,
Lewis (Henry) Obituary
(p.20)
Henry Ardner Expires
Lewis (Henry) Ardner,
73 of Shepherd died at the Isabella County Medical Care Facility last Friday,
January 9. He was born February 26,
1896 in Ohio.
Henry as he was
known, was Coe Township Clerk for 27 years, retiring in April of 1965. Mr. Ardner was also an associated director
of the Shepherd State Bank, from 1943 to 1968.
He was a member of the Shepherd United Methodist Church and the Salt
River Lodge 288 F & AM. also a past master of that fraternity. For many years he served as a substitute
mail carrier and operated a gas station in Shepherd.
Surviving are one
daughter, Mrs. William (Jane) Hackett, one sone Jack Bailey and a grandson,
David Hackett all of Shepherd.
Funeral services were
held Monday afternoon, January 12 at the Garber Funeral Home with Rev. Lester
Priest officiating with interment in the Salt River Cemetery.
(includes picture of Henry Ardner)
13. Michael
LeRoy Baird Misc
(p. 38)
Announce Engagement
Mr. and Mrs. Jack
Nestle of Alma, announce the engagement of their daughter, Deloris Coomer to
Michael L. Baird, son of Mr. and Mrs. Lynn Biarrd of Alma.
Deloris is the daugher
of the late Hubert Coomer and granddaughter of the late Harry Coomer of Shepherd.
A February wedding is
being planned by the couple.
14. Michael
LeRoy Baird Marriage
(p. 38)
Candlelight Service for
Baird-Coomer Wedding
In the presence of
their immediate families, Dolores Jane Coomer and Michael LeRoy Baird were
united in marriage at Eastminster Presbyterian Church, January 15 at 7:00
o’clock in the evening. The candle
light service was performed by Dr. John Tracy Luke. Attending the bride was Sandra Streeter and Michael Streeter was
best man. Traditional wedding music was
played by Mrs. Winifred Hart.
Dolores is the
daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Jack Nestle of Alma.
The groom’s parents are Mr. and Mrs. Lyon Baird, also of Alma.
The bride was attired
in a two piece street length, white brocade sheath. Her shoulder length veil was secured at the crown by an
arrangement of leaf petals and pearls.
Dolores carried a bouquet of tiger orchids, red sweetheart roses, white
carnations and green ivy.
Sandra wore a street
length, two piece sheath of pink with matching headpiece. Her flowers were an arrangement of white and
pink carnations.
Mrs. Nestle selected
an olive green knit, worn with matching accessories. mrs. Baird, the groom’s mother, chose a dress of turquoise with
white accessories. Each wore a corsage
of wine colored orchids.
Honored guest was Mrs.
Gladys Adams, grandmother of the groom.
A reception for 15
guests was held at the V.F.W. Hall following the ceremony. Guests were from Detroit, Lansing, Shepherd,
Midland, Mt. Pleasant, St. Louis, Ithaca, E___ Hall, Wheeler, Saginaw and Alma.
At the bride’s table,
a four-tiered cloverleaf cake, decorated with white bells, yellow roses and
topped by a tiny bride and groom, was cut and served by Mrs. Michael
Streeter. The cake was baked and
decorated by Mrs. Ralph Cater.
Miss Chris Hankins,
Mt. Pleasant were in charge of the gifts.
Miss Priscilla Nestle, sister of the bride, presided at the punch bowl,
with Miss Linda Potter taking care of the guest book.
Dolores is a graduate
of Alma High School and Delta Beauty College.
She is presently employed at Nola’s Beauty Shop. LeRoy, also an Alma High Graduate, is at
Lansing Oldsmobile. The couple are at
home at 326 E. Downie Street, Alma.
(includes a picture of the bride and groom)
15. Jim Ballard Obituary
(p. 6)
Jim Ballard Dies In
Grand Rapids
Mr Jim Ballard, 77, of
Stanton formerly of Shepherd vicinity and step-father of Mr Basil Barnes of
Shepherd passed away at the Sunshine Hospital and Convalescent Home at Grand
Rapids Saturday morning. The funeral
was held Tuesday, May 22 at 2:00 p.m. at the Connolyn Funeral Home at Stanton
and burial at the Vestaburg Cemetery.
16. Donna Mae
Barnes Misc
(p. 26)
Mr. and Mrs. Basil Barnes of Shepherd wish to announce the
engagement of their daughter, Donna Mae, to Larry William Gross, son of Mr. and
Mrs. Charles Gross of Weidman.
No date has been set
for the wedding.
(includes a picture of Donna)
17. Donna Mae
Barnes Marriage
(p. 26)
The St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church in Shepherd was the scene
of the wedding of Donna MaeBarnes, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Basil Barnes of
Shepherd, to Larry Gross, son of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Gross of Weidman.
The ceremony was
performed before 200 guests by Father Roczen in a setting of bouquets of
springs flowers.
Miss Margaret Simons
was the organist and Mrs. Robert ___can
sang the Mass. The bride chose a gown
of peau de sole with bell-shaped ___length skirt ending in a ___ and small
bows, the only decoration, on the back of the gown. The gown had a fitted bodice and a boat-shaped neckline with
three-quartered length sleeves. Her
veil was elbow length and gathered into a small pill-box. The bride carried a cascale of iris, yellow
roses and _____.
The bride’s attendants
were _____ Doepker, Marce Davis, ____ and Sandy Gross, sister of the
bridegroom. Sally Curtiss friend of the
bride, was maid of honor. They all wore
___tical gowns of light blue peau de sole with matching veils and shoes and
carried bouquets of white daisies trimmed in ____.
The flower girl,
Pattie Losey, wore a blue peau de sole gown edged with white roses and she
carried a basket of pink rose petals.
The bridegroom’s
attendants were Bob Gross, best man, brother of the bridegroom. The groomsmen were Al Gross, brother of the
bridegroom, George Yost, Tim Grisdale, cousin of the bridegrom and Duane Tripp,
Micky Cochran, nephew of the gridegroom, was the ring bearer.
The wedding breakfast
was held at the Shepherd V.F.W. catered by the Ladies Auxilary. Serving were Susan and ____ Guild, cousins
of the ____. Carolyn Carter and Kay
____.
The reception was held
at the CSA Hall in Alma, Nancy Guild was in charge of the guest book.
The bride’s mother
received her guests in an aqua blue sheath with white accessories and the
bridegroom’s mother wore a beige sheath with green accessories. Both mothers wore corsages of roses and
carnations.
The bride chose a
brown suit with brown accessories and wore a gardenia corsage for her wedding
trip in the south.
The newly weds are now
at home at 208 Hall Street in Shepherd.
The bride was
graduated from Shepherd High School and is employed at Gould Drug Company in
Shepherd.
The bridegroom is a
graduate of Weidman High School and is employed at Allied Cement in Mt.
Pleasant.
Guests attended the
wedding from Lansing, Jackson, Breckenridge, Weidman, Beal City, Shepherd,
Midland, Mt. Pleasant, Wayne and Augusta.
(includes picture of the couple)
18. Florence (Platt)
Barnes Obituary
(p. 2)
Former Postmaster
Florence Barnes Dies Suddenly (1965)
Retired Postmaster,
Florence Barnes, 76, died suddenly Monday, October 18 of a heat (heart?)
attack. The community was shocked at
the news as Mrs. Barnes had been very energetic and had appeared on the street
only a couple of days before her death.
She had a long record
here in the Postal Service having been employed as a postal clerk for 31 years
before being appointed as Postmaster in 1945.
She retired in 1954.
During the time she
served the patrons of the local Post Office Mrs. Barnes made a host of friends
and admirers and her death will be a loss felt by all of them.
She was the widow of
the late Louis Barnes and a long time resident of Shepherd. She was a member of the Joe Ulsh Post 8215
Auxiliary, the Christian Church and Christian Aid Society.
M. Florence Barnes was
born August 26, 1889 at Hubbardston, Michigan, and died October 18 at the
Central Michigan Community Hospital in Mt Pleasant.
Funeral Services will
be held at the Garber Funeral Home at 2:00 p.m. Wednesday with Rev. Newton
Huffine officiating. Interment will be
in the Salt River Cemetery.
She is survived by two
sons, Jack of Centreville and Robert of Shepherd, seven grandchildren and two
great grandchildren and a brother Wm Platt of rural Shepherd.
19. Forest
Marshall Barnes Obituary
(p. 11)
Forrest Barnes Dies At
Saginaw
Forrest Marshall
Barnes, 49, of R-3 St Louis, died at the Saginaw Veterans Hospital Wednesday,
July 27, 1966.
He was born March 25,
1917 in Midland County.
Mr Barnes was employed
at Central Michigan University in Mt Pleasant and a Veteran of WW II.
Funeral services were
held Saturday, July 30, 1966 at 4 p.m. at Garber Funeral Home, Rev Lester
Priest officiating. Interment was in
the Jasper Township Cemetery.
Surviving are his
wife, Bessie, daughters, Nancy Wilson of Shepherd; Patty Fellows of Shepherd;
Caroline Komperda of St Louis; sons: Charles of Shepherd; and Randall at home,
also 5 grandchildren.
20. Leo Barnes Obituary
(p. 6)
Leo Barnes Passes At
CMC Hospital (1963)
Leo Barnes, 81, died
Sunday November 24 at the Central Michigan Community Hospital in Mt. Pleasant.
He was born May 15,
1882 in Isabella County and was a farmer in the Strickland area.
Funeral services were
held Tuesday, November 26 at 2:00 p.m. at the Garber Funeral Home with Rev Fred
O Kinkle officiating. Interment was in
Green Cemetery.
He is survived by two
sons, Robert of Lansing and Basil of Shepherd, 2 grandchildren and 6 great
grandchildren, one sister, Laura Broughton, of Jackson.
21. Sharon Lea
Barnes Misc
(p. 33)
Mr. and Mrs. Jack Barnes, of Centreville, announce the engagement
of their daughter, Sharon Lea, to Rober Duane Rumsey, son of Mr. and Mrs.
Harold Rumsey of R. R. 1, Centreville.
Both are 1958 graduates of Centreville High School. Miss Barnes is employed bythe St. Joseph
County Abstract Office in Centreville.
Mr. Rumsey is an employee of Continental Can Company in Three
Rivers. An April wedding is being
planned.
(includes a picture of Sharon Lea)
22. Sharon Lea
Barnes Marriage
(p. 33)
Former Resident Speaks
Marriage Vows
The Centerville
Methodist Church was the scene of the wedding of Sharon Barnes, daughter of Mr.
and Mrs. Jack Barnes, 430 E. Market Street, Centreville, and Roger D. Rumsey,
son of Mr. and Mrs. Harold Rusdey, Rt. 1, Centreville, at 3 p.m., Sunday, April
16th.
The Rev. Charles
Lewis, pastor, performed the double ring ceremony in the presence of nearly 100
relatives and friends.
The organist, Mrs. Dan
Kile, Jr., of Three Rivers played the traditional wedding music and “O Perfect
Love.”
The altar vases held
white chrysanthemums. The altar candles
were lighted and seven branch candelabra flanked the altar. White satin bows marked the family pews.
The bride entered on
the arm of her father, who gave her in marriage.
She chose a
ballerina-length dress of embroidered whtie silk organze aver taffeta,
fashioned with a scalloped neckline, short sleeves, a princess bodice and a
bouffant skirt. Her elbow length veil
fell from a Swedish crown adorned with iridescent requins and seed pearls. Her only jewelry was her pearl earrings.
She carried a white
orchid with a lavender center on a white Bible, a gift from the bridegroom.
Mrs. John Ruden,
matron of honor, wore a street-length dress of lavender nylon.
Carl Holmes, of Three
Rivers, was best man.
The bride’s mother
chose a beige brocaded sheath dress with a matching jacket. Her accessories were beige and geen.
The bridegroom’s
mother wore a lavender afternoon dress.
Both mothers wore corsages of white carnations and pink
roses. The grandmothers and organist
had white carnation corsages.
A reception was held
in the church parlor following the ceremony.
After a short trip in
northern Michigan the newly weds will return to Centreville where they have
bought a home at 204 E Market Street.
Both Mr. and Mrs. Rumsey
are graduates of the Centreville High School.
She also is a graduate of Gale Institute in Minneapolis, Minn. She is now employed as typist in St. Joseph
County Abstract Office.
The bridegroom is
employed as a machine adjuster by the Continental Can Company in Three Rivers.
Guests were present
for the wedding from Shepherd, Mottville, Three Rivers, Bangor, Sturgis,
Belding, Jones, Alma and Centreville.
Attending from this
area were: Mrs. Florence Barnes, Mr.
and Mrs. Robert Barnes and children, Louis, Nancy, Carol, Connie and Rhonda,
Mrs. Pearle Platt, Mrs. Beulah Platt, and Mr. and Mrs. Charles Weese and
son, Douglas all of Shepherd, and Mr.
and Mrs. Chalres Platt of Alma.
The bridesgroom’s
parents, served refreshments in the home of the newly weds, preceding the
wedding rehearsal Friday evening. The
wedding party was given a tour of the new home.
(includes a picture of the bride)
23. Wallace S
Barr Obituary
(p. 8)
Wallace Barr, 57 Dies
At Alma
Wallace S. Barr, eldest
son of Mr and Mrs Adrian C Barr Long-time residents of Shepherd passed away
suddenly with a heart attack at his home 307 Lincoln Street, Alma; Michigan
Wednesday evening, March 10, 1965 being 57 years old.
He was born December
30, 1907 at Mesick, Michigan. On July
2, 1932 he was united in marriage to Laurice M Stebelton. To this union one son, Wallace Jr was born.
Mr and Mrs Barr have
resided in Alma for the past twenty five years. He was employed by Montgomery Wards Store, until compelled to
resign his position because of the loss of his eyesight. He has been in failing health for some time.
He is survived by his
wife, son, four grandchildren, and two brothers, Elliot of Rochester, New York,
and A. Lynn of Mt Pleasant.
Funeral Services were
held March 13 at the Dewey Funeral Home in Alma with Rev Fred Rucckert
officiating. Interment was in the Salt
River Cemetery, Shepherd.
24. Nancy Ann
Barrett Misc
(p. 39)
Mr. and Mrs. Preston Barrett of R#2 Shepherd, announce the engagement
of their daughter, Nancy Ann, to A/3 Jack L. Ross, son of Mr. and Mrs. Carl
Ross, R#3 Shepherd.
Miss Barrett is
employed by Capital Plastics Co. in Lansing and A/3 Ross is stationed at
Kincheloe Air Force Base.
A December 16 wedding
is being planned.
(includes a picture of Nancy)
25. Martha Lea
Bates Misc
(p. 25)
Mr. and Mrs. George R. Bates announce the engagement of their
daughter, Martha Lea, to Robert J. Olson, son of Mr. and Mrs. Carl H. Olson of
rural Shepherd. A summer wedding is
being planned.
26. Martha Lea
Bates Marriage
(p. 25)
Miss Martha Lea Bates,
daughter of Mr. and Mrs. George R. Bates, 214 W. Wright Ave, Shepherd and
Robert Joseph Olson, son of Mr. and Mrs. Carl Olson of rural Shepherd were
united in marriage on June 23, 1962 at 2:00 p.m. at the Sacred Hear t Rectory
in Mt. Pleasant.
The double-ring
ceremony was performed before the immediate family by Father King.
The bride, given in
marriage by her father, choose a stret length white silk blend dress with
portrait neckline and side swept effect skirt with a short blush veil. Her only jewelry was a string of
pearls. She carried a Colonial bouquet
of fluted carnations and pink sweetheart roses.
Mrs. Thomas Olson of
Mt. Pleasant, sister-in-law, of the groom, was matron of honor. She wore a pink sheath dress of lace with
matching accessories and carried a cascade of pink roses. Mr. John Olson of rural Mt. Pleasant served
his brother as best man.
The reception dinner
for about one hundred people was served at the I.O.O.F. Hall in Shepherd
following the wedding. Mrs. Wanda
Garber, Mrs. Louise Travis, Anita Fairchild, and Barbara Zingery assisted. Mrs.Iva Maylan, aunt of the bride, served
the wedding cake, Mrs. Betty Fetzer, aunt of the bride presided at the punch
bowl.
Mrs. Benn made potatoe
salad and sliced ham.
The brides mother
received her guests in a black chiffon sheath dress with light green
accessories and wore a white mum corsage.
The bridegrooms mother wore a white dress embroidered in blue with white
accessories and wore a white mum corsage.
The bride chose a whie
two piece ensemble and matching accessories and a corsage of pink sweetheart
roses for her wedding trip up North.
Mr. and Mrs. Robert
Olson will make their home in Lansing where Bob is employed by Firestone.
Guests came to attend
the wedding from Mt. Pleasant, Flint, Grand Rapids, Owosso, Allen Park, Sault
Ste. Marie and Shepherd.
Pre-nuptial showers
were given by Mrs. Meda Edmonds, Miss Judy Hartman and Mrs. Wanda Garber.
(includes picture of the couple)
27. Frank Bayes Misc
(p. 34)
Old As You Feel by Ruth
Lau
Mr. Frank Byes,
despite his age (89 years) and two light strokes, is still able to walk the
streets of Pasadena, California, using a cane for “moral” support. He would appreciate hearing from
friends. His address: Frank Bayes, 312 Henrietta Street, Pasadena,
California. Don’t disappoint him!
Things I can see, now
that the snow is gone from the back yard: With the garbage-can only a step from the back porch, why were
those grapefruit skins tossed out into the yard? Where on earth did all those bones come from? The place looks like a dug-up cemetery. Why weren’t those leaves picked up from that
pile and burned, instead of allowing them to lie there all winter and
decompose? What a mess! Oh, my aching back.
28. Kimberly
Bayes Misc
(p. 43)
KIMBERLY BAYES - School
picks local DAR good citizen
BRECKENRIDGE -
Kimberly Bayes has been chosen by the seniors and faculty of Breckenridge High
School to receive the D.A.R. Good Citizen Award for the Class of 1978. She was chosen for her outstanding qualities
of good citizenship: 1) Dependability,
which includes cooperation, truthfulness, loyalty, and puctuality; 2) Service,
including courtesy and consideration of others; 3) Leadership, meaning
personality, self-control, and the ability to assume responsibility; and 4) Patriotism,
whcih stresses unselfish loyalty to American ideals.
Kim is the daughter of
Mr. and Mrs. Thomas E. Bayes of Breckenridge and has one older brother,
Tom. She has been active in many
organizations at Breckenridge High School and in the community during her high
school years: junior class secretary, senior class vice president, National
Honor Scoiety, very active in band, church Youth Group persident and substitute
organist. Her hobbies include playing
the piano and flute, biking, swimming, and helping to take care of Alice, the
family dog.
Kim’s post-graduation
plans are to attend Mercy Central School of Nursing in Grand Rapids to become a
registered nurst.
(includes a picture of Kimberly)
29. Leroy Beebe Obituary
(p. 8)
LeRoy Beebe Passes At
Mt Pleasant
Leroy Beebe, 74, died
at the Pleasant Manor Nursing Home Sunday, March 14th. He was born in Isabella County on February
5, 1891. Mr. Beebe was a lifetime
resident of Isabella and Midland Counties, also a retired Dow worker.
Mr Beebe is survived
by one daughter, Mrs. Anthony (June) Hoffman of Route 1, Elwell, one son, Elwin
Beebe of Haslett, 7 grandchildren, 1 brother, Ralph of Riverdale, one sister
Mrs. George MacDonald of Houghton Heights, Michigan.
Funeral services will
be held today Wednesday, March 17 at 2:00 p.m. in the Garber Funeral Home, with
Rev Newton Huffine officiating.
Interment will be in Riverside Cemetery, Mt Pleasant.
In Memoriam
In loving memory of our father, and grandfather, Leroy Beebe who
passed away March 14, 1965.
June and Anthony Hoffman and children
30. Peter J
Behrend Obituary
(p. 17)
Peter J. Behrend, 87,
Passes December 27
Mr. Peter J. Behrend,
87, passed away Thursday, December 27 a the Central Michigan Community
Hospital. He was born in Germany on
February 19, 1875. For the past fifty
some years Mr. Behrend had made his home around Shepherd.
Rosary Services were
held at the Garber Funeral Home Sunday evening at 8:00 p.m. Funeral Services were held Monday at the St
Vincent de Paul Church with Father Roczen officiating and interment in the St
Vincent de Paul Cemetery.
He is survived by his
wife, Sarah, two sons; William of Shepherd, and Harry of Blanchard. One daughter Elsie Flanery of Perry. Nine grandchildren and 23 great
grandchildren.
BEHREND - We wish to express our thanks to the
staff of C.M.C. Hospital, Dr. Chamberlain, Father Roczen, Garbers, the Bethel
Aid and all our friends and neighbors for their acts of kindness shown us
during the ilness and death of our husband and father Peter Behrend.
Sarah Behrend
Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Behrend and family
Mr. and Mrs. John Flannery and family
Mr. and Mrs. Harry Behrend and family
31. Clarence
Bell Obituary
(p. 5)
Clarence Bell Dies At
Medical Care Facility
(1970)
Clarence Bell, 81, of
308 N Second Street, died last Friday, April 10 at the Isabella County Medical
Care Facility in Mt Pleasant. He was
born April 28, 1889 in Van Wert County, Ohio.
He is survived by his
wife, Bessie and nieces and nephews.
Funeral services were
held Monday, April 13 at 2 p.m. at the Garber Funeral Home with Rev John Crabb
officiating, interment was in the Salt River Cemetery.
32. Kenneth Bell Obituary
(p. 5)
Son Dies in Arizona
Kenneth Bell died
Saturday, November 28 at the Veterans Hospital in Whipple, Arizona. He was born in St Joseph County, Michigan
July 24, 1912. Mr Bell was a veteran of
World War II.
Surviving him is his
father, Clarence Bell of Shepherd.
Funeral Services will
be held Thursday, December 3, at 2:00 p.m. at the Garber Funeral Home with Mr.
Newton Huffine officiating. Interment
will be in the Salt River Cemetery with Military services provided by the Joe
Ulsh Post 8215.
33. Louis Bell Obituary
(p. 5)
Louis Bell Dies At CMC
Hospital
Louis Bell of 183 E
Wright died at the Central Michigan Community Hospital Tuesday, November
29. He was born on March 24, 1883 in
Wren, Ohio. Mr. Bell lived in this
community for 55 years.
Funeral services were
held Friday, December 2, at the Garber Funeral Home, with Mr Lester Priest
officiating. Interment was in Salt
River Cemetery.
Surviving are one
daughter, Mrs. Leila Miller of Ann Arbor, 4 grandchildren, 5 great
grandchildren and one brother, R. R. Bell.
34. Rebecca J
Bell Obituary
(p. 5)
Funeral Services Held
In Alma Monday For Mrs. Rebecca Bell
Funeral Services were held Monday afternoon at the Moody Funeral
Home in Alma for Mrs. Rebecca J Bell, 81, who passed away at her home in
Shepherd Saturday Night, March 31st, after a long illness.
Rev Charles Ross
officiated at the rites and burial was made in the Salt River cemetery by the
side of her first husband, George Bell, who preceded her in death many years
ago.
She was born November
4th, 1864, in Ohio but had spent the larger part of her life in this vicinity
with the exception of a few years in the west with a son.
She made her home with
her son, Louis Bell, over a long time preceding and during her illness.
Card of Thanks
I wish to thank my neighbors for the flowers they sent for my
mothers funeral. I sure miss her.
Lewis Bell
35. Roger L
Bellinger Misc
(p. 38)
Mr. and Mrs. Walter Allen of 212 N. Union Street, Shepherd
announce the engagement of their daughter, Sahron Kay to Rober L. Bellinger,
son of Mr. and Mrs. Vernon Bellinger of Route 1, Blanchard.
(includes picture of Sharon)
36. Bradley
James Bendele Obituary
(p. 16)
Bradley James Bendele of 604 W. Lapeer Lansing, Born on Nevember
17, 1967 at Lansing General Hospital, died on November 19, 1967 at Lansing
General Hospital.
Funeral Services were
held on Tuesday, November 21, 1967 at 9:30 a.m. at St Vincent de Paul Church
with Fr. Joseph Pohl officiating.
Interment was in the St Vincent de Paul Cemetery.
Survivors are: Parents; Mr. and Mrs. Alvin Bendlee; Mat.
Grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Purtill of Shepherd; Pat. Grandparents, Mr.
And Mrs. Roy Bendele, Shepherd; Mat. Great Grandparents; Mr. and Mrs. Harry
Tripp Shepherd; Mat. Great Grandmother, Mrs. Olive Purtill of Elwell.
37. Frank Edward
Benn Marriage
(p. 28)
Exchange Vows Saturday
Miss Diane Ruth Pratt,
1019 Elizabeth Street, Mt. Pleasant, who is attending Central Michigan
University became the bride of Frank Edward Benn, at the St. Johns Episcopal
Church in Mt. Pleasant on Saturday, October 10 at 10:00 a.m.
The bride is the
daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Sam Pratt of 1019 Elizabeth Street, Mt. Pleasant. The bridegroom a student at Central Michigan
University, is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Wilbur Benn 302 West Cottage, Shepherd,
who resides at 115 East Illinois, Mt. Pleasant.
Father J. Goodrow
officiated at the double ring ceremony.
The bride chose a
white mohair wood suit, a white feather pillbox hat and carried a white
carnation bouquet.
Maid of honor, Miss
Linda L Halsig, Grosse Point Woods, wore a gold mohair wool suit with black
accessories and carried a corsage of white carnations. Best man, Hal Richardson, Ushers were Lee
Pratt, brother of the bride, and Ralph Young.
Mother of the bride,
Mrs. Ruth Pratt, wore a raspberry wool mohair dress and coat, red hat and wore
a corsage of yellow roses.
Mother of the groom
Mrs. Benn wore a dark blue suit with black accessories and wore a corsage of
pink roses.
The reception followed
immediately in the Chruch Parish House.
Before Dianne and Frank cut their wedding cake her sorority sisters
joined hands in a large circle with Dianne and Frank and sangt a beautiful Love
song, About _00 attended the wedding and reception.
After a honeymoon trip
in Northern Michigan, Mr and Mrs. Benn will reside at 115 East Illinois, Mt.
Pleasant.
38. Lt. Frank
Benn Misc
(p. 1)
Lt. and Mrs. Frank Benn of Army Depot Texarkana, Texas are
visiting their parents, Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Pratt of Mt Pleasant and Mr and Mrs
Wilbur Benn and other relatives and their friends until August 15 and then Lt.
Benn will be stationed in Viet Nam and Mrs. Frank Benn will teach at the
Weidman Elementary School. (Picture of
Lt. Frank Benn)
39. Effie G
Betts Obituary
(p. 20)
Mrs. Effie Betts
Services were held May
10 from Moody-Wolfel Funeral Home in Alma for Mrs. Effie G. Betts, 84, of 247
Rockingham, Alama.
She died May 7 at
Gratiot Community Hospital.
She was a practical
nurse and was married to Thomas S. Betts, who preceded her in death May 23,
1947.
Surviving are two
daughters, Mrs. Velma Nielson of Muskegon Heights and Mrs. Carol Cowdrey of
Alma; two sons, Bryant of Alma and Zane of St. Louis; 18 grandchildren; 18
great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild.
Rev. Henry McAdams officiated
with burial at Carp Lake Cemetery.
40. Orval L
Betts Obituary
(p. 10)
Orval Betts Dies At St
Louis
Orval L Betts, 80 of
R-1 Shepherd died last Tuesday, May 9, 1967 at the Golden Acres Rest Home in St
Louis.
Mr. Betts was born
July 1, 1886 in Paulding County, Ohio.
He was a retired farmer.
Funeral services were
held Friday, May 12, at the Garber Funeral Home at 2 p.m. with Rev W Jeff Webb
officiating. Interment was in the
Greendale Cemetery.
Surviving is one
daughter, Mrs John Dubey, of Midland; son, Dale Betts of Shepherd; 7
grandchildren, 3 great grandchildren; also brother Joseph J Betts of Lansing,
and a sister Laura Buckles of Holt.
41. Martin E
Betz Misc
(p. 30)
Mrs. and Mrs. Harold Struble announce the engagement of their
daughter, Bonnie, to Martin E Betz, Jr., son of Mr. and Mrs. E. Betz, Sr., of
Tyngsboro, Mass. A June wedding is
planned.
(includes a picture of Bonnie)
42. Martin E
Betz, Jr. Marriage
(p. 30)
Struble - Betz Vows
Exchanged
A
lovely wedding took place June 7, at 7 p.m. in the Oakhaven Christian
Church in Memphis, Tenn. when Bonnie Lynn Struble of Memphis, daughter of Mr.
and Mrs. Harold Struble of Shepherd became the bride of Martin E. Betz Jr, AE2
of Memphis Tennessee son of Mr. and Mrs. Martin Betz Sr, of Tyngsboro,
Mass. Officiating was Lindsey Herndon.
Traditional wedding
march was played by Mrs. James Haverly of Memphis. Soloist Miss Chris Burnette of Memphis sang “Because,” “I Love
You Truly” and “The Lord’s Prayer.”
The bride’s dress was
of rosepoint lace and tulle over traditional bridal slipper satin. The basque bodice featured a petaled
neckline and long tapered sleeves. The
waltz length skirt was high-lighted by handkerchief points of rose point lace
under the overskirt of tulle. Her short
veil was secured by a head piece of pearls.
She carried white orchid on a bib le.
Maid of Honor, Miss
Mary Lou Hill of Memphis wore blue short organza dress scoopneck cap
sleeves. The best man was Jimmy A. Hutchinson
AE2 of McKenzise, Tennessee. The ushers
were Alfred J. LeBlan AE2 and Richard Hammerschmidt AE2. All were in Navy Uniforms.
A reception was held
in the church parlors immediately following the ceremony.
Miss Gwen Guth and
Mrs. Neal McClintic both of Memphis served the cake while Miss Bertha Turner of
Louisianna served the punch.
The bride’s mother,
Mrs. Struble wore a green dress with white accessories.
The Bridesgroom’s
mother, Mrs. Betz chose a blue flowered ress with white accessories.
They will be at the
parents home July 15 and then to to Jacksonville, Florida where the groom will
attend school with the Navy. The bride
just completed secretarial course from Miller - Hawkins Secretarial school of
Memphis.
Out of town guests
were from Tynsboro, Mass, Shepherd, Michigan, Tampa, Florida and Linden, Tenn.
43. Martin Betz,
Jr. Marriage
(p. 27)
A wedding reception for Mr. and Mrs. Martin Betz Jr., (formerly
Bonnie Struble), was held Saturday, July 20 at the Orchard Avenue Church of
Christ. They had been married in
Memphis, Tennessee, June 7.
The cake was served by
Mrs. Marsha Schell, punch by Mrs. Dorothy Clevenger. The cakes were decorated with pink and white roses.
Assisting with the
opening of gifts were Mrs. Joe Kelso and Mrs. Maynard Bohannon.
Mr. and Mrs. Betz left
on July 30 for Mass. to visit Mr. Betz parents and then will go to
Jacksonville, Florida, where Mr. Betz will go to school with the Navy.
Prior to the reception
Mr. and Mrs. Harold Struble entertained at a buffet supper. Present to welcome the bride and groom
were: Mr. and Mrs. James Nichols and
Annette, Mr. and Mrs. Sam Nichols, Mrs. Edna Nichols, Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth
Nichols and fmaily, Mrs. George Stebbins and children and Mrs. Nina Struble.
(includes picture of the couple on wedding day)
43. Sheila Jane
Bigelow Misc
(p. 41)
TO BE WED --
Mr. and Mrs. Carl
Bigelow of rural Alma wish to announce the engagement of their daughter, Sheila
Jane, to Douglas G. Yarnell, son of Mr. and Mrs. George Yarnell of Alma. Sheila will be a 1966 graduate at Alma High
School. Doug is now in San Diego,
California serving in the U.S. Marine Corps.
No date has been set for the wedding. (includes picture of Sheila)
44. Curtis A
Bigham Obituary
(p. 8)
Former Resident Curtis
Bigham, Passes At Bay City
Curtis A Bigham of
3830 Boy Scout Road, Bay City died Saturday, May 13 at the Mercy Hospital in
Bay City. He was born July 6, 1905 in
Hocking County, Ohio.
Mr Bigham lived in
Shepherd several years before leaving here about five years ago. He was a member of the Chippewa Street
church of Christ.
Funeral services were
held Tuesday, May 16, 1967 at 1 p.m. at the Garber Funeral Home, with Rev Lewis
Moncrief officiating. Interment was in
Salt River Cemetery.
Surviving are his
wife, Hazel son, Clyde Bigham of Shepherd; daughters; Mrs Ruth Fisher, and Mrs
Betty LaLone both of Shepherd; and Mrs Janet Worstell of Holland; 16
grandchildren and 7 great grandchildren.
Also a brother Abe Bigham and a sister Dory Wilson both of Rockbridge,
Ohio.
45. Lester A
Bigham Obituary
(p. 18)
Former Resident Passes
Suddenly
Lester A. Bigham, 41
of Grand Blanc, passed away suddenly at his home on Sunday, October 23. He was born september 13, 1925 in Ohio. Mr.s Bigham attended Schpherd Public
Schools, and was employed at Fisher Body at Flint.
Funeral services were
held Wednesday, October 26, at 1 p.m. at the Clarence W. Hill Funeral Home in
Grand Blanc, Michigan, with Mr. Hoyt Ledbetter officiating. Interment was in the Crestwood Cemetery.
Surviving are his
wife, Donna Mae (Rhode) Bigham, daughters, Linda and Cheryl, sons Rickey and
Curtiss, his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Curtiss Bigham of Bay City, sisters, Ruth
Fisher and Betty LaLone both of Shepherd; and Janet Worstell of Holland, and
one brother Clyde Bigham of Shepherd, also several nieces and nephews.
BIGHAM - We would like to thank everyone for their thoughtfulness, cards,
flowers, and other acts of kindness during our recent bereavement.
The Lester Bigham family
46. Lon Bohanon Misc
(p. 30)
Lon Bohannon, son of Mr. and Mrs. Maynard Bohannon of 480 West
Wright, Shepherd, is the Valedictorian of Class of ‘71 of Shepherd High
School. Lon has been extensively
involved in the school’s activities both academically and athletically. During his Sophomore year in Band he was
presented the award for the most outstanding individual performer, an award
which can be earned only once. He has
held first chair cornet player throughout his senior year. He has also been a member of the Latin Club
and was chosen to be vice-president of National Honor Society during this past
year. Serving as a student council
member throughout all his four high school years, he acted as treasurer of this
organization in his junior year.
He is a member of the
Varsity Club having earned letters throughout his four years of football,
basketball and track.
Lon’s future plans
include furthering his education by entering Western Michigan University in the
fall. Presently he is planning to
enroll in a pre-medical course.
47. Judith
Kathryn Boilman Misc
(p. 27)
Mr. and Mrs. Donald Boilman of Blue Lake, would like to announce
the engagement of their daughter, Judith Kathryn, to Norman R. Browning of
Midland. Both are attending Central
Michigan University where the bride elect is a member of Delta Zeta Sorority
and her fiance is a member of Delta Sigma Phi Fraternity. No date has been set for the wedding.
(includes a picture of Judith)
48. Laura
Bollman Misc
(p. 6)
Two charges against Laura Bollman, 41, of Shepherd, brought a
combined total of 25 days in jail from municipal Judge Earl R Cross of
Alma. Fine and costs of $58 plus 10
days in jail or a total of 20 if this is not paid, came on a charge of driving
with a suspended operator’s license and on a drunk driving charge there was 15
days in jail plus fine and costs of $104.30 or the alternate of a 30-day jail
term.
49. William C
Brantley Marriage
(p. 38)
Phelps - Brantley Vows
Exchanged
The Riverdale
Methodist Church was the scene of a very pretty wedding Saturday evening,
February 24th, when Sandra K. Phelps, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Duane Phelps and
William C. Brantley, son of Mr. and Mrs. Odis Brantley were united in marriage
by the Rev. Bernard Fetty in the presence of a very large crowd of relatives
and friends.
The Wedding March was
played by Mrs. Kathryn Davis and Sharon Phelps sang I Love You Truly,
accompanied by Mrs. Davis.
The bride,w ho was
given in marriage by her father, wore a floor length gown of white lawn and a
finger tip veil. She carried red roses
on a white Bible.
Miss Linda Phelps
sister of the bride was maid of honor and Pat Salsar and Connie Loomis were
brides maids. They carried baskets of
pink roses.
LeRoy Wonsey was ring
bearer and Nagene Loomis was flower girl.
They are cousins of the bride.
The groom chose his
brother, Garry Brantley as best man and Jimmy Dale Phelps and Gorden Davis were
attendants.
Larry Holmes and Odie
Brantley were ushers.
The mother of the
bride chose a navy blue gown with pink accessories, while the groms mother wore
grey and black.
A reception was held
at the C.S.A. Hall near St. Louis following the ceremony, at which time the
beautiful wedding cake made by Mrs. Paul Fisk was cut and served.
It was a tiered cake trimmed with wedding bells and
topped by a minature bride and groom in an arch of pink roses and lily of the
valley.
Guests were from
Lansing, Alma, Mt. Pleasant, DeWitt, St. Johns, Vertaburg, Edmore, Riverdale,
Elwell, McBride, Winn and Shepherd.
The bride will finish
high school at Vestaburg with the class of ‘62 and the groom is employed at the
Olds in Lansing.
They are at present at
home in a trailer house at the home of the brides parents.
50. Mrs. Harry
Brattin Misc
(p. 31)
This weeks teacher of the week is Mrs. Harry Brattin. In recognition of Children’s Week held
November 17-23, Mrs. Brattin, head librarian, urged everyone to visit their
schools elementary library for the Shepherd Elementary School.
Mrs. Brattin and her
husband Harry live at 206 South Second Street in Shepherd. She has lived in Shepherd for twenty-nine
years. She has raised three children,
Mrs. Ken (Barbara) Siler who presently lives in Detroit where she is a social
worker; Maria Kay Rose who lives with
her career officer husband at Scott Air Force Base, Illinois, and Corbet F
Brattin who is with the United States Air Force in the Phillipines. Corbett is presently working with the armed
forces radio and television.
Mrs. Brattin graduated
from Mt. Pleasant High School in 1932, received her Bachelor of Science Detree
from Central Michigan University in 1937 and has taught seven years which
include six at Meridian and one a Shepherd.
Her majors include Music and Minors include English and Library Science.
Professiona
organizations that Mrs. Brattin is a member of include Shepherd Education
Association, Michigan Education Association, National Education Association and
the Michigan Association of School Librarians.
When leisure time arises Mrs. Brattin likes to read, go to ballets and
musicals, travel and bowl.