(From the scrapbook of Anna Koyl.Newspaper unknown.

Hand dated March 22, l934.)

Hicks-Crampton Wedding

At 8:30 Wednesday night a Shepherd wedding party drove to Ithaca, where Miss Helen Hicks and Edwin Crampton, who have been prominent in high school circles here, were united in marriage by Reverend Rochelle of the M. E. church.They were accompanied by Rex Williams, Jean Boyles, Jean Richmond and John Mitchell and the last two attended them while the ring service was read.

Mr. and Mrs. Crampton wi11 make their home here.The former, who has been a member this year of the high school senior class, was prominent through his outstanding qualities as an athlete, having starred on the football, basketball and baseball teams.He is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Fred Crampton.

Mrs. Crampton, the daughter of Mrs. Helen Kicks of Hollywood, Calif., has been living during the year or morethat she has been in Shepherd with her grandmother, Mrs.H. Thomas.She was a junior in the high school.

Many friends of the young couple will extend hearty best wishes for a happy wedded career.

 

(From the scrapbook of Anna Koyl.Newspaper unknown.

Hand dated May 10, 1934)

Williams-Volpel Wedding

 

Simplicity and limited formality lent charm to a wedding solemnized at 4:30 Sunday afternoon, May 6, at the home of Mr. and Mrs. John J. Williams whose daughter, Velma T. Williams was united with Delmar John Volpel in the presence of about 15 immediate relatives.

The Rev. S. Phillips, pastor of the Shepherd Methodist church, read the impressive ring service.The harpy young couple was attended by the bride's sister, Mrs. Lillian Bergy of Ionia, herself a bride of last June 22 and the bridegroom by his brother Marvin Volpel.

The bride was charming in a crepe gown of ashes of roses hue and carried a beautiful bouquet of pink rose-buds.Mrs. Bergy was attractive in -pink crepe and carried a bouquet of yellow rosebuds.

Following the ceremony a three course wedding dinner was served by Miss Irene Lynch and Miss Iris Marie Crampton.The tables were prettily centered with sweet pea.The bride’s table bore a gorgeous wedding cake.

Mr. and Mrs. Volpel left soon after the ceremony for their future home in Paris, Illinois, where through a recent promotion he has taken the management of the Woolworth store.They took with them many beautiful wedding presents.The bride's going away costume was an attractive swagger suit of brown.

The home had been lavishly and attractively decorated for the nuptial event with sweet peas, snapdragons and ferns, the color motif being pink and white.

Mrs. Volpel was graduated from the Shepherd high school in 1927 and later fromCentral State Teachers College where she received a life certificate. She had taught in Ionia for the last five years.Mr.Volpel completed a high school course.He has been associated for the last four years with the Woolworth store in Ionia.

 

(From the scrapbook of A.nna Koyl.Newspaper unknown.

Hand dated August 30, 1934.)

Madar-Moore Wedding

 

Miss Helen Madar, daughter of Mr. and Mrs.Joseph Madar of St. 

 

Louis, and Wayne Moore, son of Mr. and Mrs. Frank L. Moore of 

 

Shepherd, were the Principals in a quiet wedding solemnized by the 

 

Rev.S. Phillips at the Shepherd Methodist Parsonage Saturday

 

morning at 10 o'clock, when the ring service was read.

 

The bride was attended by her sister, Miss Helen Madar and the groomsman was Wayne Brant of Alma.Both the bride and her attendant were attractively gowned in dark blue silk crepe and carried bouquets of pink roses and baby breath.

Immediately following the ceremony a wedding breakfast was served to the immediate families at the home of the bride's parents in St. Louis, and and Mrs. Moore left on a wedding trip to A Century of Progress and to points in Wisconsin.On their return, they will be at home in St.Louis at their new home on East Saginaw street.

Mrs. Moore was educated in the Alma schools and graduated from the high school there and has been employed for several years in Alma. stores.Mr. Moore who is a salesman of automobile accessories was reared in Shepherd and attended the local schools and graduated from Shepherd high school.Mrs. Moore will continue her duties at the Billings store after completingtwo weeks vacation.

 

(From the scrapbook of Anna Koyl.Newspaper unknown.

Hand dated October 25, 1934.)

 

 

Hummel and Lynett Married

 

Mary Geraldine Hummel, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Theo Hummel, of Shepherd and Joseph A. Lynett of Saginaw were united in marriage Saturday morning at 8 o'clock at Sacred Heart Catholic church in Mt. Pleasant by the Rev. Fr. Mulvey, who celebrated nuptial high mass in the presence of about

Miss Emma Nartker was bridesmaid and Edward Myers attended the groom.The bride was attractively attired in a brown velvet gown with brown accessories. Both she and the bridesmaid who was gowned in brown crepe, carried bouquets of pink roses and white chrysanthemums.

Following the ceremony a wedding breakfast was served to about 20 at the Hummel home, and Mr. and Mrs. Lynett left on a short wedding trip before going to their future home in Saginaw.

Mrs. Lynett, one of the popular young women of this community, was graduated from the Shepherd high school and afterward studied for the vocation of nurse at the Saginaw General Hospital.Many friends here will wish for her a happy and her husband a happy and prosperous wedded career.



(From@ the scrapbook of Anna Koyl Newspaper unknown.

Hand dated August 23, 1934.)

 

Ashworth-Tausand Wedding

A romance that had its inception at Central State Teacher& College, culminated at 10 o'clock Friday morning in a simple but pretty wedding solemnized in the First Presbyterian church in Saginaw, when the pastor united Ann Burr Tausend of Saginaw with Russell Ashworth of Shepherd.

Only immediate relatives witnessed the ceremony.The bride was attractively attired in a brown sprinted dress with full-length brown coat and wore a shoulder corsage of yellow roeebuds and baby's breath.She was attended by Miss Helen Hess of Saginaw, while the groomsman was Duane Wetzel of Shepherd.

Immediately after the ceremony a wedding breakfast was served to about 20 at the bride's home, and Mr. and Mrs. Ashworth left soon afterward on a wedding trip north.

Mrs. Ashworth was graduated from, Arthur Hill high school in Saginaw and has attended Central State Teachers College the last three years.Mr. Ashworth was graduated from Shepherd high school and has an A. B. degree from Central State.He has taught the last two years in Elberta and Birch Run, Michigan, where they will make their home.They are staying temporarily at the home of the groom’s parents here.

Congratulations and best wishes are extended by a wide circle of friends.



Spink- Landis

 

 

Taken from the scrapbook of Anna Koyl.Newspaper unknown.

Hand dated April 5, 1917.

 

 

Miss Leone Landis and Mr. Roy Spink, two well known

Shepherd young people, were married at Mt.Pleasant Monday evening by Squire Russell.

 

 

Slates - Lyons

 

Taken from the scrapbook of Anna Koyl.Newspaper unknown.Hand dated Mar. 30, 1916.

 

A quiet wedding occurred at the home of the bride's parents in this village last Sunday when Miss Louine Lyons was united in marriage to Mr. Raymond Slates, only the immediate friends being present, Rev.Kimberling officiating*

 

Immediately after the ceremony a wedding diner was served.They were the recipients of many handsome and useful gifts.

 

The newly weds will make their home in Flint where Mr. Slated has employment.They have the congratulations of a large circle of friends.

 

 

 

Failinguble

 

Taken from the scrapbook of Anna Koyl.Newspaper unknown, Hand dated 1917.

 

A quiet wedding took place Wednesday evening, April 25, when Louise Ruth Struble, a well known Shepherd young lady was united in marriage to Archie Failing of Forest Hill.

 

The ceremony was performed at the home of the bride's parents, only the immediate relatives being present, Rev. Kimberling officiating.

 

A large circle of friends unite in wishing them health and prosperity



POPULAR WEDDING.

 

Taken from the scrapbook of Anna Koyl.Newspapet unknown.Hand dated Mar. 15, 1917.

 

Eskil Nilson and Miss Edna Kelly sprang a little surprise on their many friends last Saturday evening when they were quietly married at the Christian parsonage by Rev. I.W. Kimberling.

 

Miss Kelly is one of Shepherd's most popular and best known young ladies, having been an employee in the local post office for several years, where her genial spirit and accommodating ways hate made her a favorite with all.Mr. Nilson is a mail carrier on one of our rural routes and is exceptionally popular with his patrons.

 

Mr. and Mrs. Nilson will locate on the Curtiss place just west of the village and we are pleased to announce they will remain for the present at least in their old positions in the post office department.

 

The Republican unites with their many friends in extending congratulations and prophesies for them a bright and happy future.

 

 

Well Known Young People Wed

 

Taken from the scrapbook of Anna Koyl.Newspaper unknown.Hand dated 1917.

 

The Christian church in Shepherd was the scene of a quiet wedding on Sunday, April 15th, when Eldred Clark and Miss Gladys Throop were united in marriage, Rev.T.I. Dewey officiating.After the ceremony a dainty wedding dinner was served at the home of the bride’s parents to the immediate families of the bride and groom.

 

Both are highly respected young people of Coe Township.

 

They expect to go to housekeeping June lst, on the Raymond Clark farm which they have leased for five years.



Fickle--Johnson

 

Taken from the scrapbook of Anna Koyl.Newspaper unknown.Hand dated Nov. 29, 1917.

 

Harold D. Fickle and Gala Johnson were united in marriage on the evening of November 22d at the home of I.N. Shepard, Rev.G.W. Rowlinson performing the ceremony.Maynard Stilgenbauer officiated as best man and Wilma Fickle acted as bridesmaid.

 

The young people are well known in Shepherd and have the best wishes of a large circle of friends.



 

Taken from the scrapbook of Anna Koyl.Newspaper unknown.

Dr.W.G. Rich, Sherherd's popular young dentist, stole

a march on his friends here when he was quietly married at the M.E. parsonage at 8 o'clock last Saturday evening to Miss Ethel Lord of Traverse City, Rev.Dewey officiating.Shortly after the ceremony Claus Stump took them to Alma in his car, where they took the train for Gaylord, Mich, to spend a few days with Mr. Rich's parents.

 

While Dr. Rich has been a resident of Shepherd less than a year he has became immensely popular both in a professional and social way and a young man in whom our citizens take a just amount of pride.

 

Mrs. Rich is at present a teacher in the Traverse City schools and is a young lady of exceptionally pleasing manner and is well worthy of the man she has chosen for a life partner.

 

Mr. Rich telegraphed Dr. Young that he would be back in Shepherd Friday noon.Mrs. Rich goes back to Traverse City to completer her RTGR school year when she will join her husband and they will reside in the Ed Ashworth house which is being overhauled and remodeled and will be made one of the most complete and modern homes in our village.

 

The young couple embark upon life’s matrimonial sea without a cloud to mar their honeymoon happiness and it is the wish of their friends that their bright prospects may be fulfilled and that they encounter no submarines in their journey through the sea of life and come safely to anchor in the harbor of old age.

 

 

Hand dated May 17, 1917.



 

 

Taken from the scrapbook of Anna Koyl.Newspaper unknown.Hand dated Dec. 30, 1915.

 

Reiss-Fuller

 

A happy event occurred at the Methodist parsonage Christmas Day at 1 o'clock, when Mr. Paul R. Riess and Miss Retha N. Fuller were united in marriage, Rev.C.F,. Davis officiating.They were accompanied by Mr. Raymond Slates and Miss Louine Lyon.The groom wore the conventional black and the bride was attired with cream, trimmed with white fur.

 

After the ceremony the bridal party were taken in a car that had been placarded and decorated to the home of the bride's parents, Mr. and Mrs. C.W. Fuller, where a four course dinner was served.

 

The bride and groom were recipients of many beautiful and useful gifts.

 

Paul is a mechanic having conducted a garage in Shepherd the last few years but now employed at the Battle Automobile Co., at Mt.Pleasant.Retha was a popular "Hello" girl at the Bell office.

 

Both have a host of friends who extend congratulations.

 

They will be at home to their friends after Jan. 15, at 301 Fancher Ave., Mt.Pleasant.

 

The out of town guests were Mrs. Wm.Fuller and Mrs. Ann Derr of Marion, grandmother and great grandmother of the bride and Mrs. W.D. Keith and daughter Dula, and two sons Dale and Delbert, of Saginaw.



Hansonuble

 

Taken from the scrapbook of Anna Koyl.Newspaper unknown.Hand dated July lst, 1915.

 

 

Miss Edna Struble, eldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. A.G. Struble, and Mr. Hanson, an electrician formerly of Flint, were united in marriage at the bride's home in Shepherd, Wednesday evening, October 27(Handated is the year 1915).

 

Rev.C.E. Davis performed the ceremony in the presence

of about 35 guests.The young couple left for Clio, Mich. where they will make their future home.

 

The bride is very popular in her home community and also at Ewen, where she has taught for the past two years.She is a graduate of C.S.N.



TWO WEDDINGS

 

Ceremonies Were Performed at High Noon Saturday

---------------------

 

The Grooms--Superintendent of Schools and Banker at Shepherd

 

Taken from the scrapbook of Anna Koyl.Newspaper unknown.Hand dated Aug. 12, 1915.

 

A very pretty home wedding took place at Shepherd Saturday at high noon, when Miss Gertrude May Stump and Harry

E.Rosselit, both of that village were united in marriage

atthe home of the bride's parents, Mr. and Mrs. L. Stump.

 

The house was decorated in a profusion of white flowers

and green foliage and at the appointed hour the bride and groom took their places unattended.Rev.C.E. Davis of the Shepherd M.E. church officiating.The bride was prettily gowned in a simple gown of white organdie.

 

Immediately after the ceremony the guests, consisting of the immediate relatives of the contracting parties, sat down to a three course luncheon.

 

Both bride and groom are among the most highly respected young people of Shepherd.Mrs. Rosselit was a teacher in the village school last year after having taught at Gladwin a couple years.Mr. Rosselit now holds the position of assistant cashier of the Central State Savings Bank at Shepherd.Both have been residents of the village for a number of years, and best wishes of a host of friends are extended to them.

 

They left Saturday afternoon on an extended wedding trip to points through the east after which they will be at home in the G. Ruse residence on East Wright avenue, Shepherd.

 

They were joined at Detroit by Prof.Cassius H. Teague of the Shepherd schools, and his bride.Prof.Teague and Miss Helen Gertrude Winegar of Morrice were also married Saturday at high noon at the home of the bride's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Geo.Winegar, and will make Shepherd their home at the beginning of the school year.

 

Mr. Teague has made many warm friends during the two years that he has taught at Shepherd who extend to himself and his bride best of wishes and a hearty welcome to the village.



Bronson- Struble

 

Taken from the scrapbook of Anna Koyl.Newspaper unknown.Hand-dated June 25, 1914.

 

 

A quiet weddingoccurred at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Irad

Struble Wednesday at1:30 P.M., when their daughter, Vera,

and Mr. Ward Bronsonwere united in marriage.Rev.C.E. Davis

performed the ceremony.

 

Mr. and Mrs. Bronson are highly respected young people of Shepherd and their many friends wish then a happy future.

 

 

McArthur--Gilmore

 

Taken from the scrapbook of Anna Koyl.Newspaper unknown.Hand dated Oct. 22, 1914.

 

 

Ray McArthur of Broomfield-,and Miss Ruth Gilmore of Shepherd were made one Monday, Rev.J.B. Pinckard performing the ceremony.Miss Gilmore is a graduate of the Shepherd schools and is a former Normal student.The past two years she has been teaching near Remus.



Brattin-Field

 

Taken from the scrapbook of Anna Koyl.Newspaper unknown and hand dated Mar. 19, 1914.

 

On last evening at eight o'clock occurred the wedding of Mr. Harry Brattin and Miss Isabel B. Field at the home of the bride in this village, the beautiful ring service being used, Rev.C.E. Davis officiating.The bride wore a gown of embroidered batiste and the groom the conventional black.

The rooms were handsomely decorated in green and white, while the dining room decorations were in pink and green.After the ceremony, which was attended only by immediate relatives, light refreshments were served.

The happy couple were the recipients of many useful and valuable gifts.

Mr. and Mrs. Brattin are numbered among Shepherd's most popular young people and it is the wish of the Republican and their many friends that their future may prove as happy as their present outlook would indicate.

Salsbury---Gilmore

 

Taken from the scrapbook of Anna Koyl,.Newspaper unknown.Hand-dated Mar. 19, 1914.

 

Avery quiet wedding took place at the home of Mrs. Agnes Gilmore Friday evening, when their daughter, Miss Roxie and Mr. E.B- Salisbury were united in marriage, Rev.C.E. Davis officiating.Only the immediate family was prevent to witness the ceremony, Mr. and Mrs. Salisbury are well and favorably known here and the best wishes of their many friends are extended to them.

NICHOLS-HAMILTON

 

From the scrapbook of Anna Koyl.Newspaper unknown.Hand dated

Dec. 24, 1914.

 

Last Saturday noon at the Y.E. parsonage occurred the marriage Mr. Ludlow Nichols and Miss Flossie Hamilton, Rev.C.E. Davis officiating.They were accompanied by Mr. Verl Hamilton, brother of the bride, and Miss Eliah Curtiss.

After the ceremony the wedding party repaired to the home

of the bride's parents where a wedding dinner was served.

Mr. Nichols, whose home is at Argos, Indiana, has been employed in the Republican office during the past year and during his sojourn here has made many friends.

The bride is a highly respected Shepherd girl and has for the past several months been employed on the local department of the Republican.

They have taken up their abode in some pleasantly furnished rooms in the Mrs. B.J. White residence on Orchard Ave., and will make Shepherd their home for the present at least, Mr. Nichols remaining in the employ of the Republican while we are sorry to say we loose the services of his wife by the transaction.

The Republican joins their many friends in wishing them a prosperous and happy voyage on life's uncertain sea.

 

 

 

 

Du Bois - Gehrett

Shepherd Business Man Takes to Himself a Bride.

Taken from the scrapbook of Anna Koyl.Newspaper unknown.Hand dated Nov. 26, 1914.

 

Charles Du Bois, one of Shepherd's popular jewelrymen and his bride, returned Thursday evening from Grand Rapids, where they had been on a short wedding trip.

 

Mr. DuBois and Miss Mary Gehrett were quietly married at the home of the groom's mother, Mrs. Emma DuBois, at Alma Tuesday evening, Rev.J.C. Meese of the St. Louis church officiating.

 

Both bride and groom are highly esteemed young people and have the best wishes of a wide circle of friends.

 

They will make their home with Mrs. Du Bois’ father, N. Gehrett, near Shepherd, during the winter, but expect to move to the village in the spring.



 

from the Scrapbook of Anna Koyl

hand dated in pencilno source listed

Frost--McCormick

June 1921 Miss Retha Frost and Harry McCormick were united in marriage at the M.E. parsonage in Mt.Pleasant Wednesday evening, June 15.They left immediately after the ceremony for a visit with friends in Lansing.

Moats--Palmer Nov. 23, 1929 Miss Evelyn Moats and Harvey Palmer of Muskegon were married Saturday.They left for Detroit, Muskegon and other places.

 

Kennedy--Stalter 1929 Edward Kennedy and Miss Helen Stalter of Union township were married at the Evangelical parsonage on East Broadway by Rev.George Simpson, Wednesday evening, April 10.

Smith--VanHorn Oct. 13, 1932 Mrs. Lucinda VanHorn and Archie Smith of Mt.Pleasant were married at the home of Rev. and Mrs. Andy Mullet of Greendale.They were acompanied by Mr. and Mrs. Levi Metcalf.

They will be at home to their friends at 703 North

Washington St., Mt. Pleasant.

AnnounceBell-Brickner Union

 

 

Young People Take Their Vows at Hemlock on Sunday the 25th.

 

Taken from the scrapbook of Anna Koyl.Newspaper unknown.Hand-dated Jan. 29, 1931.

 

Announcement is made of the marriage of Miss Betty Bell, daughter of Rev. H. Bell of Shepherd, to Mr. John Brickner, also of Shepherd, which was solemnized at the Methodist parsonage in Hemlock, Sunday January 25th, with Rev.Carter officiating.The bride is the pleasing and efficient clerk in the Fleming shoe store at St. Louis and has many friends.The groom is a teacher in the Cohoon school.They will reside in St. Louis.

Lathrup- Mrs. Johnson

 

Anna Koyl Scrapbook. Newspaper unknown.Hand-dated 1915.

 

A quiet wedding was solemnized at the home of Mrs.C.F. Johnson on Cottage avenue, Jan. 18th, when she became the bride of M.C. Lathrup, a prominent business man of Owosso, Rev. Volford also of Owosso, officiating.Mrs. Johnson has lived in Shepherd Practically all her life and has a host of friends, who will be sorry to see her leave but will wish her joy and happiness in her new home.After a short wedding trip they will, be at home on 602 North Hickory street, where the latch string will always be on the outside of the door to Shepherd friends.



Freeman-Langin

Taken from the scrapbook of Anna Koyl.Newspaper unknown.Hand-dated Jan. 8, 1920.

Last Friday evening John Freeman, one of our returned soldier boys, and Miss Helen Langin, two of Shepherd's well known young people were united in marriage at the Christian parsonage by Rev.Lyman G. Blood.

They were attended by the groom's brother, Elmer Freeman, and wife.

 

McFarren-Anger

 

Taken from the scrapbook of Anna Koyl. Newspaper unknown.Hand-dated Sept. 16, 1915.

 

Claude McFarren, of Shepherd, left this week, for Canada, where he was united in marriage yesterday, to Miss Estella Anger.After a short wedding trip they will return to Shepherd and make their 'Home in the P.H. Vredenburg residence, on Orchard Ave. Mr. McFarren is assistant cashier at the Commercial State Bank of that village, and during his absence his vacancy is being filled by Miss Edna Kelley.Hearty good wishes are extended to Mr. and Mrs. McFarren, by the formers many friends in this County.



Freeman-Grauber

Taken from this scrapbook of Anna Koyl.Newspaper unknown.

Hand-dated Feb. 25, 1915.

Howard Freeman and Miss Hazel Grauber, both well known young people living near Shepherd, were united in marriage Thursday at the Baptist Parsonage, Rev. Ritts officiating.They left Monday morning for Detroit, where Mr. Freeman has work in one of the auto factories and where they will make their home.

DuBois-Pickett

Anna Koyl scrapbook.Newspaper unknown.Hand dated 1915.

Word has been received here of the marriage of Ronald DuBois and Miss Gladys Pickett, which occurred at the 14th Ave. Methodist church in Detroit on Nov. 24, by Rev.Steadman, pastor of the church, who is a brother of George Steadman, a former superintendent of our schools, under whom both the bride and groom graduated.

They were accompanied by Florence Pickett, sister of the bride and their cousin, Hollis Clark.

Both are well known Shepherd young people with a host of friends who extend best wishes for a happy future.

Cleveland-Orser

 

WEDDING OF A POPULAR SHEPHERD YOUNG LADY

Taken from the Anna Koyl scrapbook.Newspaper unknown.

Hand-dated July 1, 1915

Avery pretty home wedding occurred in the village last Thursday noon at the home of the bride's parents, Mr. and Mrs. E.W. Orser, when their daughter, Lola, was united in marriage to Vernon Cleveland of Hartford, Michigan.

The house was handsomely decorated with roses and the ceremony was performed under an arch of roses.Rev.C.E. Davis officiating in the presence of immediate relatives.

The bride carried roses and was gowned in white silk, the groom wearing the conventional black.Little Estelle Louise Orser acted as flower girl.

The wedding dinner was served at the home of the bride’s aunt, Mrs. A.E. Clark, and they left on the afternoon train for a short visit at Hartford and South Haven.

The newly wedded couple were the recipients of many pretty and useful gifts.A shower was given the bride at the M.E. church on Wednesday, when she was presented with a umbrella full of gifts.Mr. Teague making the presentation in behalf of those present.

The bride is one of Shepherd's best known young ladies and the groom is pastor of the M.E. church at Beaverton, where they will be at home to their friends after July 9th.

 

Hand dated 1934

 

Travis-Keller

 

Mr. and Mrs. William Travis announce the marriage of their daughter, Fern Leota Travis, to Ronald J. Keller of Flint, son of Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Keller of Vt.Pleasant.The ring service uniting the young couple, was used in Alma March 3 by the Rev.Marshall A. Braud, pastor of the Alma Methodist church.

Mrs. Keller was graduated from Shepherd high school and received a 

life certificate from Central State Teachers College in December 1933.While attending college she was a member of the Rachel Tate Literary society, and was identified with other college organizations, also taking part in diverse social activities.

Mr.Keller was graduated from Mt. Pleasant high school and was awarded his B. A. degree from Central State Teachers College in June 1933

Mr. and Mrs. Keller will reside in Flint where he is associated with the Buick motor company.

 

Travis-Moore Wedding.

Charming in its simplicity was the marriage later of Mrs. Keller's brother, Chester Travis to Miss Pauline Moore, daughter of Mr. and Firs.Paul Moore which was solemnized at the Methodist church in Shepherd Sunday April 8 by the Rev.W. S. Phillips, and of which brief mention was made in last week's issue of the Republican.They were attended by Mrs. Keller, sister of the groom, and Francis Moore, brother of the bride.

 

Following the ceremony a fine wedding dinner was served to the immediate relatives at the home of the bride's parents.

 

Mrs. Travis was graduated from the Shepherd high school in 1932, and both are well known and highly esteem-ed in the community.They are making their home on the farm of the bridegroom's parents east of Shepherd.



From the scrapbook of Anna Koyl Hand dated 1933

 

Parker-Brickner Wedding

 

Without the knowledge of their friends two popular young residents of the Shepherd community were quietly united in marriage at the Church of Christ here Sunday afternoon at 2:30, when the Rev. W. H. Bell united Miss Irma Parker, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. V . G. Parker, and Lawrence Brickner, son of Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Brickner.

Mr. and Mrs. Gayle Tiole, the latter a sister of the bride, and herself a bride of December 19, attended the happy young couple.The bride was charming in a gown of pale silk crepe, trimmed with gold braid.

Mrs. Brickner attended the high school here and has been employed for several years in Stanley's Food Store.Mr.Brickner, an industrious young farmer, was graduated from the high school in 1931.A furnished home awaited them on the farm of the groom's father, 1 112miles southeast of the village.He will conduct the farm.

Many friends of Mr. and Mrs. Brickner extend hearty congratulations and fishes for a happy and Prosperous future.

Xmas Weddings

 

Taken from the scrapbook of Anna Koyl.Newspaper unknown.

Hand-dated Jan. 3, 1918.

 

The Xmas weddings were John Stonrock and Miss Mary Hitchcock; Harry Kroul and Miss Lena Beard; Glenn Cronkite and Mrs. Ruby Gould.Congratulations.

 

 

Wright-Fordyce

 

Taken from the scrapbook of Anna Koyl.Newspaper unknown.Hand dated June 20, 1918.

 

Married at the church parsonage Saturday evening. Mr. John Wright and Miss Vera Fordyce, only daughter of Scott and Mary Fordyce.The bride and groom are both favorably known, Vera having lived here all her life and Mr. Wright coming here from Ohio when a small boy.

 

Mullet-Wood

Taken from the scrapbook of Anna Koyl.Newspaper unknown.

Hand-dated 1920.

Mr. Harvey Mullet and Miss Grace Wood were united in marriage at the home of the groom's parents on Easter Sunday, April 4at one o'clock, the groom's father officiating.

Only the immediate relatives were present.A wedding dinner was served following the ceremony.

Mr. Mullet has leased the J.H. Roberts farm where the bride and groom will reside for the coming year.

Wilcox-Miley

 

Taken from the scrapbook of Anna Koyl, Newspaper unknown.

Hand-dated 1920.

Raymond Wilcox of Alma and Leah Miley of Shepherd were married at Howard City, Friday, March 26, Rev. C.E. Davis, officiating.

They left immediately for Chicago where they will attend the North Western University.

 

(from the scrapbook of Anna Koyl.No newspaper named.

Hand dated in pencil August 10, 1922)

McClinton--Allen

 

Dr. R.S. McClinton and Miss Lorraine Allen were united in marriage at Midland, Monday, August 7th.

 

They will make their home in Wisconsin, where the doctor is practicing medicine.



(from the scrapbook of Anna Koyl, no publication

listed.Hand dated in pencil Sept. 7, 1922)

Stahlman--Young

A beautiful but quiet wedding took place at the home of Mrs. Hattie Stahlman last Saturday evening, when she became the bride of Chas S. Young of Shepherd, Elder S.L.Randall, pastor of the Christian church officiating.

 

The wedding was quiet because of the few present at the ceremony.Mr. Audley Stahlman, son of the bride, and wife acting as groomsman and bridesmaid.Also little George Young and Mrs. Randall, besides Mr. Randall, being the only ones present just the, but oh,oh,oh, afterwards automobiles, dynamite, boys, bells, saws, and other instruments of torture too numerous to mention were in evidence in a moment at the sound of the first dust kicker just across the street, and then the Elder was accused of being in bad company, when he would have been glad to have been home before the last of the ceremony took place.



(from the scrapbook of Anna Koyl.No paper named hand dated in pencil Sept. 21, 1922)

Cook--Leonard

 

Mrs. Ella Leonard of Coe Village and Elder R.R. Cook, who resides in Chesaning, were united in marriage at Mt.Pleasant, Monday, Justice Ryan performing the ceremony.

 

Mrs. Leonard has lived in Coe for many years, and "Aunt Ella", as she was known by all, has been closely connected with the social and religious life of that place, and has always been the good samaritan, visiting the afflicted and caring for the sick.Mrs. Leonard has been correspondent for the Republican from Southeast Coe.

 

Elder Cook is also well known in this section, having organized the First Church of Christ at Mt.Pleasant some forty years ago.He has preached at Coe church for eight years and was at one time pastor of the church in Shepherd.

 

They will make their home at Mr. Cook's farm located southwest of Chesaning.



Copied from scrapbook of Anna Koyl

No publication named, hand dated in pencil Aug. 31, 1922

Stilgenbauer--Fickle

 

Maynard Stilgenbauer and Wilma Fickle sprung a surprise on their friends when they slipped away to Ithaca last Saturday evening and were quietly married, Rev.L.L. Dewey officiating.They were accompanied by Mr. and Mrs. Dale Ashworth and after the ceremony, the party left for Bass Lake for a few days outing.

The newly-weds will make their home on the farm southwest of town.



from the scrapbook of Anna Koyl

no publication named, hand dated in pencil Oct. 5, 1922

Stilgenbauer--Northrup

 

Russell Stilgenbauer sprung a surprise on his many friends Wednesday evening, October 4, when he took unto himself a bride.

 

Accompanied by his sister and her husband, Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Carroll, and the Christian minister, Rev.S.L. Randall, they stole quietly out of town and hied themselves to Clare where at six o'clock at the home of the bride's parents, Russell was united in marriage to Miss Icel Northrup, Rev.Randall performing the ceremony.

 

They left soon after for Big Rapids and will continue their trip from there through the northern part of the state.

 

On their return they will make their home with Mr. Stilgenbauer's mother in this village.

 

Both young people are well known here and have many friends with whom the Republican unites in extending congratulations and best wishes for a long and prosperous life.



(From the scrapbook of Anna Koyl.Newspaper unknown.

 

Hand dated 1926.)

 

Mr. and Mrs. S. J. Allen Anniversary
Mr. and Mrs. S.J. Allen of Shepherd celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary at their home August 22nd.A bounteous Bohemian dinner was served on the lawn at the noon hour after which a beautiful linen table cloth was presented to the bride and groom by their children, also pictures were taken.

The following people were present: Mr. and Mrs. C.A. Coon, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Kiter and daughters, Josephine and Doris of Bannister, Mr. Vern Allen and Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Allen and son Alger of Detroit, Mr. and Mrs. William Yager and daughter Thelma of Midland, Mr. and Mrs. IT.E. Landes and sons, Russel and Gerald of Jackson, Mr. and Mrs. Vaughn Jacobs and children, Ellen and Duane of Lansing, Mr. and Mrs. William Allen and sons, Dale, Donald, and Norman, Mr. and Mrs. Howard Allen and sons, Duane and Denzel, Dr. and Mrs.R.S. McClinton and daughter Shirley of Shepherd, Mr. and Mrs. Chauncy Allen, brother of the groom, Mr. and Mrs. Floyd McKibben of Pompeii, Mrs. Jane Hyde of St. Johns, sister of the groom, and Mrs. Alfred House of Rosebush.

(From the scrapbook of Anna Koyl.Newspaper unknown.

 

Hand dated July 7, 1921.)13

 

Parson--Fowler Wedding

 

 

George Parson and Catha Fowler of Lansing were

married at the home of the bride's parents, Anson and Nellie Fowler, near Coe village, Sunday noon by Elder Kimberling, in the presence of a large number of guests and relatives of both parties.The newly-weds returned to Lansing and will go to Chicago for a short honeymoon.

Their home will be in Lansing as both have good positions there.

 

(From the scrapbook of Anna Koyl.Newspaper unknown.Hand dated 1921.)

Raymond--Priest Wedding

 

 

Mercy R. Raymond, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Warren Raymond Of Pleasant Valley and George R. Priest were married at the home of the bride, on Wednesday, June 22, at 9 O'clock, by Rev.Green of Mt.Pleasant.They were attended by Margaret Raymond and Manley Davis.

 

They will be at home near Mt.Pleasant after June 25.



(From the scrapbook of Anna Koyl.Newspaper unknown.

Hand dated February 10, 1921.)

DuBois--Walton Wedding

Saturday morning at the Methodist parsonage, Vern

 

A. DuBois of Shepherd and Miss Irma Irene Walton of Rosebush were united in marriage.The ring service was used.After a brief wedding trip these young people will reside on a farm near Shepherd.

 

(From the scrapbook of Anna Koyl.Newspaper unknown.Hand dated November 23, 1922.)

 

Gates--Wilson Wedding

 

On Saturday, the 18th, Chester Gates and Miss Libbie Wilson were united in marriage at the Methodist parsonage.

 

 

Anna Koyl scrapbook

 

Bissell--Cluley Wedding

 

Lloyce Bissell age 25, of Shepherd and Iva Cluley, age 21 of Denver township were married July 24, 1926, at the M. E. parsonage in Shepherd Rev.Ledford officiated, with Art Fields as best man, and Esther Fields as bridesmaid.



Anna Koyl scrapbook

 

1925-1926 Marriages

 

 

 

April 1925 Arthur E. Field 20 of Shepherd, Michigan

 

Esther M. Cazier 20, of Shepherd.

 

 

 

July 1925 Henry J. Baker 20 of Alma

 

Fern Alice Furlong 20 of Shepherd

 

 

August 1925 V.S. Ralston 22 of Mt.Pleasant

 

Ruby Gladys Davis 18 of Mt.Pleasant

 

 

 

April 1925 Orrin L. Faunce 52 of Shepherd

 

MaryEtta Kelley 52 of Shepherd

I

 

Charles A. Taedtey 30 of Shepherd

Mabel Hann 29 of Shepherd.

 

June 1926 Glen K. Ervans 29 of Shepherd

 

Elsie M. Brickner 21 of Shepherd

 

 

September 23

1926Raymond Brickner 19 of Shepherd Leafa 0. Munson 17 of Shepherd

 

 

December 16, 1926

 

Fred Weeks of Shepherd

Florence Parker of Shepherd

 

 

January 7,1926

Mearl Whitney 21 of Mt.Pleasant Genevieve Jones 20 of Mt.Pleasant

 

July 1926George McClintic 21 Shepherd 

Rosetta McAvoy 18 of Shepherd

 

May 20, 1926Ernest Graham 20, of Ithaca 

Estella F. Post 16 of Shepherd

 

 

October 1926Arthur Snyder 23 of Mt.Pleasant 

Fern Ayris 22 of Mt.Pleasant

 

April1926 John F. Murray27 of Shepherd

 

Esther Kirkconnell 19 of Shepherd.

 

 

March 1926 

Elton Allen Salisbury 25, of Shepherd, and

Laverda Wing 19, of Alma were married March in the Methodist parsonage at Alma.

 

June 2, 1926 Herbert McFarren Travis 22 of Shepherd and

Marion Edith Girven 21 of Shepherd.

Attendants Harold Travis and Bernice Best.

 

(From the scrapbook of Anna Koyl.Newspaper unknown.

Hand dated October 14, 1922.)

 

 

Smalley--Acre Wedding

 

Lawrence R. Smalley and Hazel E. Acre were married Sunday afternoon.Attendants were Bernice Burk and Royal V.

Baker.

 

 

(From the scrapbook of Anna Koyl.Newspaper unknown.Hand dated July 7.)

 

Stump-eet Wedding

 

Donald Stump and Miss Ethel Street were married at the home of the bride's parents near Wheeler, Tuesday, June 28th.

 

Donald is one of Shepherd's promising young men and at present is employed in the Commercial State Bank.Miss Street is a talented young lady and last year officiated as music and drawing teacher in our public school.

 

The newly married young people have started housekeeping in the Jason Struble house and have the best wishes of a host of friends for a happy and prosperous voyage on the matrimonial sea.

 

Teagarden-Bohannon

Anna Koyl scrapbook.Newspaper unknown.

Hand-dated August 24, 1916.

Married at the Christian parsonage Thursday Eve by Rev.J.W. Kimberling, Russell Teagarden and Miss Veda Bohannon.

Zook-Vredenburg

Anna Koyl scrapbook.Newspaper unknown.Hand-dated Sept. 5, 1929.

A quiet home wedding was solemnized by Rev.E. Mayhew Sunday, Sept. lst, at 11:30 a.m., when Vivian daughter of Mr. and Mrs. G.H; Vredenburg was united in marriage to Charles Zook of Traverse City.

The beautiful double-ring ceremony was used, Esther Zook being the ring bearer.

W.W. Zook and Myrna Zook, brother and sister of the groom, were attendants.

The happy couple left in the afternoon for their future home at Traverse City.

The best wishes of a host of Shepherd friends go with them.

Anna Koyl scrapbook.Newspaper unknown.

 

Marriage licenses--Hand-dated Nov. 16, 1929.

 

William Thomas, Shepherd;

Mary Ankrom, Shepherd.

 

Eloyn Potter, Shepherd,

Mildred Ruth Jones, Lowell.

 

 

Epple - Roethlisberg 

Hand-dated Dec. 5, 1930

 

 

Miss Virgil Epple, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Epple, was married Wednesday afternoon to Fred Roethlisberger of Shepherd.The ceremony was performed by Rev.John Mulvey at the Sacred Heart Rectory in Mt.Pleasant.

 

The young couple left immediately for Saginaw and Detroit.Their many friends extended their best wishes.

 

 

Russell-Feltman Wedding

 

 

Anna Koyl scrapbook.Newspaper unknown.Hand-dated Nov. 4 1930

 

Clifford M. Russell and Emma Feltman were married by Rev.C.W.MacKensie, Saturday evening.They left immediately for Canada on a short honeymoon trip.

 

The bride is a resident of Shepherd and a graduate

 

of the Shepherd high school.The groom is an employee of the

Roosevelt Refinery and is well thought of by his associates.



Wedding is unique event of new year's

Anna Koyl scrapbook.Newspaper unknown. Hand-dated Jan. 9, 1930-

Carl Wartz and Faye Cline are married at midnight in Christian parsonage.

Just as the clock was striking the midnight hour or December 31st, two were united in marriage at the Christian parsonage.Carl A. Wurtz of Shepherd and Faye Cline of St. Louis were the couple presenting themselves for the special occassion, accompanied by Miss Hildred Gould and Kenneth Hauver.The ring ceremony was used by Mr.Wallans the happy couple with their friends left the parsonage rejoicing in their new experience of the New Year.

Loomis-Ellison

Anna Koyl scrapbook.Newspaper unknown. Hand-dated Feb. 14, 1929

 

Marie Loomis, daughter of Mr. arid Mrs. George Loomis and Loren H. Ellison of Lansing were married at the Christian parsonage by Rev.Vanetter Sunday. They were attended by Esther Baughman and George Loomis Jr. After the ceremony a dinner was served at the home of the bride's parents 6o the immediate family.A lovely wedding cake was furnished by Mrs. Carol Baughman.

 

Mr. and Mrs. Ellison returned to Lansing Sunday evening where they will make their home at 425 West Madison Ave.

 

The Adams-Manley Nuptials

 

Anna Koyl scrapbook.Newspaper unknown.Hand-dated Jan. 3, 1929.

A pretty wedding took place at the Adams homestead at noon on Monday December the thirty first.Miss Mary Elizabeth Adams, oldest daughter of Oliver H. and Mrs. Adams, became the beautiful bride of Mr. Harold T. Manley of Flint.

Mr. Robert E. Adams presided at the piano.The groom was unattended and the bride entered the spacious living room upon the arm of her father.The marriage vows were spoken before the Rev. E. Mayhew of the Shepherd Methodist church and in the presence of the immediate families.

Directly after the luncheon Mr. and Mrs. Manley left for a short trip and their future home in Flint.

Two Weddings at Manse

 

Anna Koyl scrapbook, Newspaper unknown.

Hand-dated July 28, 1930.

 

At the Presbyterian Manse, Saturday occurred the wedding of Gerald Bush and Elaine Caszatt, both of Shepherd.They were attended by B.T. Caszatt and Marguerite McDonald.

 

At the same place today, Floris F. Neagleboort of Detroit and Ruth I. Lethorn of this city, were united in marriage.Mrs. Ellen Philo attended them.

 

Rev.C.B. Hawkins was the officiating clergyman at both weddings.

 

Miss Ethel Drake Becomes Bride of Chester Owens.

Anna Koyl scrapbook.Hand-dated Tuesday April 2, 1929.Newspaper unknown.

On Tuesday, April 2, occurred the marriage of Miss Ethel Drake of Shepherd and Mr. Chester Price Owens of Shepherd.After the ceremony a wedding supper was served by the bride's mother to the near relatives.Mrs. Owens will be remembered as one of Shepherd's High School girls.The happy couple have many friends who wish them a life of happiness and prosperity.

(From scrapbook of Anna Koyl.Newspaper unknown.

Hand dated 1915

Williams--George Wedding

 

D.George of Flint and Miss Gertrude D. Williams of Shepherd were married Thursday, April 8, at 5:00 o'clock in the evening, at the home of the bride's parents, D.O. Williams and wife.

A profusion of pink and white carnations adorned all the rooms, and the parlor was tastily decorated in green and white and the sitting room in pink and white.

The bride wore a beautiful dress of wool batiste and cream mesaline and carried American Beauty roses.

Only the immediate relatives were present and Rev.C.E. Davis performed the ceremony.

Mr. and Mrs. George were recipients of many beautiful presents, consisting of silver and cut glassware.The groom's present to the bride was a piano.

At six o'Clock, a three course dinner was served by Florence Melville, Mildred Murphy, Reatha Fuller and Mable Walters.

A reception was held at the Ardie White home on Friday evening, 25 guests being present.Refreshments were served and several songs were rendered which had been especially arranged for the occasion.

The bridal couple left Saturday morning for Flint where they were given another reception at the home of the bride's mother-in-law, H. L. Fletcher, 35 guests being present.

Mr. and Mrs. George will be at home to their friends after April fifteenth at 1103 E Kearsly St., Flint.

Miss Williams was one of Shepherd's brightest young ladies and her going away will not only cause a much felt vacancy in her home, but she will be greatly missed by a large circle of friends.

 

Mr. George is a man highly respected by those who know him and is employed as a draftsman in an automobile factory in Flint.

 

(From Anna Koyl scrapbook.Newspaper unknown.)

Hand dated October 26, 1916

Robinson--Frost Wedding

 

Justice '-Russell officiated at two marriages at the County Clerk's office last week, the contracting parties being David Robinson and Goldie Frost both of Coe Township, and Israel Shultz and Ethel Green, both of Rolland township.

 

Printer Married

Alma Record.Hand-dated 1916.Anna Koyl scrapbook.

Chester Arthur Carpenter, for the past few years a member of the Alma Journal force was united in marriage on Christmas Eve to Miss Lelia Young, a well known young lady who lives near Shepherd.

The wedding was a quiet affair and was held at the

 

St. Johns rectory, Rev.J. Frank Jackson, the pastor of the church, performing the ceremony.Only a couple of intimate friends of the "newlyweds" were present at the wedding.

 

The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Michael Young, prominent farmers living near Shepherd.For the past couple years she has been a resident of Alma and has a host of friends in this city.The groom is a former New York state resident, but for the past three years has held a good position with the Alma Journal.He is popular among the younger men of the city.They will make their home in Alma.

 

Von Morningstar--Swix

 

Anna Koyl scrapbook.Newspaper unknown.Hand-dated March 23, 1916.

 

Zelatus Von Morningstar and Miss Erma Swix, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. P.H. Swix, were married last Saturday evening at the Christian parsonage by Rev. Kimberling.They were accompanied by Seymour Dersnah and Miss Florence Townsend.

 

Miss Swix is one of Shepherd's popular young ladies with a large circle of friends who extend congratulations.

 

Mr. Von Morningstar is one of the managers of the canning factory at Shelby where the young couple will make their home.

 

Ashworth-Worthington

 

Hand dated Feb. 24, 1916.Anna Koyl scrapbook.Newspaper unknown.

 

Last Saturday evening Dale Ashworth and Miss Marguerite Worthington sprang a surprise on their many friends when they were quietly married at the Christian parsonage about nine o'clock.They were accompanied by Miss Galah Johnson and W. Harold Fickle.

 

Both the young people are lifelong residents of Shepherd and popular members of its younger society.

 

Mr. Ashworth is the oldest son of Postmaster Ashworth and last June graduated from the Shepherd school.He is teaching this winter in one of the rural schools of this township.Miss Worthington was one of the popular pupils of our school and both have the best wishes of their many friends.

 

Good-Jackeon

Anne Koyl scrapbook. Newspaper unknown.Hand-dated Oct. 12, 1916.

Last Saturday noon at Mt.Pleasant occurred the marriage of Miss Lillian Jackson to Mr. Noah Good.Justice Russell performing the ceremony.

 

Mr. Good and his bride are respected young people of Shepherd.

 

The Republican stands with their many friends in wishing them success through life.

 

Married by Justice Converse

 

Anna Koyl scrapbook.Newspaper unknown. Hand-dated 1916.

 

According to report of C.R. Converse the justice business is improving and last week he performed the ceremony whereby two couples were united in marriage.

 

On Wednesday, April 12, Vester Leonard and Mina Cohoon were the happy couple whom he joined in the holy bonds of matrimony, and on April 13, James B. Titts and Blanche Durhany were launched upon the sea of matrimony by the popular justice.

 

Miller-Walters

Anna Koyl scrapbook.Newspaper unknown.Hand-dated 1916.

Miss Mabel Walters and Elton Miller were united in marriage at the PI.E. parsonage in Mt.Pleasant on Wednesday July 12, by Rev. Buell.

 

Both the young people are well known here and are highly respected, Mr. Miller being in the real estate business with his father.

 

The happy couple have a pleasant home awaiting them in the south tart of town, which has been neatly furnished and which they will occupy as soon as Mr. Miller's mother is sufficiently recovered from her illness so that they can leave.

 

Fultz-Bronson

 

Anna Koyl scrapbook.Newspaper unknown.

Hand-dated Jan. 27, 1916.

 

A wedding at the Methodist parsonage was a happy event Saturday at two when Mr. Chester V. Fultz bf Lansing, Mich. and Miss Cleo Bernice Bronson of Shepherd were united in marriage, Rev. C.E.Davis officiating.They were accompanied by the bride's sister and husband, Mr. and Mrs. Guy Rench of Lansing, Mich.

 

They have the best wishes of their many friends as they go to their new home in the capital city.

 

Alphons Meyer Weds

Anna Koyl Scrapbook Newspaper unknown.Hand-dated Jan. 15, 1920.

Alphons Meyer of Shepherd and Miss Camille Kaiser of this city were married Wednesday morning at Sacred Heart church With Rev.Edward Brogger officiating.The young people will live in Shepherd.

Bushuble

 

Anne Koyl scrapbook. Hand-dated June 12, 1919. Newspaper unknown.

 

Roy Bush aid Miss Aleta Struble were married Wednesday evening by Elder Stark, making two daughters being added to the Bush home in less than a month.Vie wish the newly weds a long and happy life,

 

 

Taylor-Figg

Anna Koyl scrapbook.Newspaper unknown.

On Monday N'@ arch 3, 1919 Floyd V. Taylor and Miss Estella Figg both of Lincoln Township, were married at the Methodist Episcopal parsonage in Mt.Pleasant by Rev. J.C. DeVinney.Miss Gladys Bush and Clifford Figg accompanying them.The impressive ring ceremony was used. The young people went to Beaverton Tuesday to visit relatives and upon their return will make their home near Shepherd.

(Special to the State Journal.Shepherd, Sept. 4.)

Stahlman--Wilberding Wedding
The St. Vincent de Paul Catholic church was the scene in which Miss Ella Stahlman exchanged marriage vows with Lieut.John Wilberding, Rev.E.L. Ouarderer officiated, reading the high nuptial mass.

 

Miss Stahlman is the daughter of Stanley Stahlman and the late Mrs. Stahlman, and Lieut. Wilberding is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Herman Wilberding, all of Shepherd.

 

Entering the stillness of the church to the strains of Lohengrin's Wedding March, the bridal pair were preceded to the altar by their attendants, Miss Celia Wilberding, sister of the groom, and Victor Weiferich, a close friend of the groom.

 

Immediately following the service, the bridal party and relatives went to the home of the groom's parents for the wedding breakfast.

 

Mr. and Mrs. Wilberding are honeymooning in northern Michigan, spending some time at the Patton cottage.

 

(From the scrapbook of Anna Koyl. Newsparer unknown.

Hand dated June 26, 1928.)

Fisher-Meyer Wedding

A very pretty but quiet wedding took place at the St. Vincent de Paul church at 10:30 o'clock Wednesday morning when Miss May Fisher, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Fisher, was united in marriage to Mr. Rudy Meyer, son of Mr. and Mrs. Joe Meyer.

The bride wore a white georgette gown trimmed with white satin ruffles and veil Miss Mary Higley, the bridesmaid, wore a pink georgette dress.Edward Meyer was the attendant to the groom.

After the ceremony, the couple had dinner at the home of the groom's parents and in the early afternoon they left for Detroit.

(From the scrapbook of Anna Koyl.Newspaper unknown.73

Hand dated March 8, l928.)

Boomer-Worthington Wedding

Miss L. Worthington, a well known and popular Shepherd girl, and Kenneth Boomer of Grand Rapids were united in marriage Saturday evening at the parsonage by Rev. Venetter.The young people left Sunday night and expect to make their home in Flint.

 

(From the scrapbook of Anna Koyl.Newspaper unknown.)

 

Curtis--Moran Marriage

Word has been received by friends here of the marriage in Detroit recently of Geneva Curtis and Charles Moran. The former attended the local high school and the Shepherd High School and has been working the past two years for the Roney Real Estate firm in Detroit.They will live in Detroit where the groom will conduct a confectionary store at 11276 Gratiot avenue, the first of the year.

 

Thomas-Johnson Wedding

 

hand dated Aug. 1 1914

 

Miss Mazie Johnson, eldest daughter of Mrs. Nettie Johnson, and Lee Thomas, both of Shepherd were quietly married at St.Louis yesterday, Rev.Ford of that place officiating.

 

Mr. and Mrs. Thomas will make their home in Saginaw where Mr. Thomas has employment.

 

(From the scrapbook of Anna Koyl.Newspaper unknown.)1576

 

Titus-LaMont Marriage

 

On January 8, 1919, at the Methodist Episcopal parsonage, in Mt.Pleasant, Samuel J. Titus and Mrs. Ella LaMont were united in marriage by Rev.J.C. DeVinney.

They will reside on Mr. Titus's farm near Shepherd.

 

(From the scrapbook of Anne.Koyl.Newspaper unknown. Hand dated January 6, l92O.)

 

Davis-Tibbile Marriage

 

 

Mr. Dee Davis of Ithaca and Miss Emily Tibbile of this place were quietly married at the home of the bride's parents, Mr. and Mrs. C.C. Tibbile on Christmas day.Norval and Jennie Tibbile, brother and sister of the bride, were the witnesses.

 

The guests outside the immediate parents of the couple

 

were:Mrs. Wonch, aged grandmother, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Broderick and. daughter, Lola, of Clare, Mr. and Mrs.

George Davis and daughter, Kathleen, of Ithaca.

 

The ceremony was performed by Rev.L.L. Dewey of Ithaca, former pastor of the Methodist church of this place.

 

(From the scrapbook of Anna Koyl.Newspaper unknown.)

 

Area Marriages

 

Hapner Bacome

Vern Hapner and Miss Helen Bacome of Shepherd were married at the Parsonage, Wednesday afternoon, November 24, by Rev.L. L. Hanthorne. (Hand dated 1920)

Fitzgerald-Childs hand dated April 22, 1920 Mr. Grover Fitgerald of Detroit and Miss Vena Childs of Shepherd were married at St. Louis, Saturday April 1? Rev.Wilson of the Christian church officiating.

Floy-Weller Hand dated March 11, 1920 Fred Floy of Chippewa township and Nora Weller of this city were married by Rev. L.L. Hanthorne Tuesday evening.They will make their home on a farm between here and Shepherd.

Austin-Hetherington hand dated 1919 A very beautiful home wedding took place at the home of Mr. and Mrs. William Hetherington at high noon on Christmas Day when Harold Austin of Shepherd and Miss Louise Hetherington were united in marriage by Elder A.T. Harris of the Strickland Baptist church.After the ceremony, a bounteous repast was served, after which the newly-weds went to their home three and one-half miles east of Shepherd, with the well wishes of their many friends.

(From the scrapbook of Anna Koyl.Newspaper unknown.

Hand dated June 24, 1920.)

 

Sage-Coomer Wedding

 

On Tuesday, June 8, at 12 o'clock, occurred the

 

wedding of Miss Ida Sage, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. E.E. Sage of Elberta and Claude M. Coomer, son of Mrs. Cora Coomer, of this village.The ceremony took place at the home of the bride, Rev.A. J. Morris using the beautiful ring service.

 

Following the service, a dinner was served to the guests among whom were, Mrs. Harry Coomer and sons, Earl and Hubert, Mrs. Nelson Hunt and Mrs. Cora Coomer, sister and mother of the groom, Mrs. Julia Sage and daughter, Anna, and Rev. and Mrs. Morris and son, Floyd.

 

The bride has been a teacher for the past two years, having taught at Weidman last year, and the groom a well-known Shepherd young man.They will make their home with the grooms mother.



(From the scrapbook of Anna Koyl.Newspaper unknown.

hand dated Nov. 4, 1920.)

 

Swade-Duke Wedding

Mr. John W. Swade was united in marriage October 27, 1920, to Miss Florence Duke of Mt.Pleasant at his father's home in Lincoln township.

The bride and groom were attended by Miss Hazel M. Swade and F. L. Harry.The bride wore a pink silk gown.The ring ceremony was used.A Tap supper was served immediately after the ceremony.

The immediate family and a few friends were present.Mr. and, Mrs. F.L. Harry and Carl Merrill of Shepherd were present.

Mr. and Mrs. Swade expect to make their future home in Shepherd.

(From the scrapbook of Anna Koyl.Newspaper unknown.)

Hand dated Sept. 18, 1919.

 

Howe-Newman Marriage

It proved a most complete surprise to practically everyone when Ernest Howe appeared on the streets Tuesday morning, passing out cigars in a most lavish manner and when questioned for the cause of all his generosity, he blushingly acknowledged that he had slipped the bonds of bachelorhood and become a benedict.

Ernest A. Howe was united in marriage to Miss Rose Newman at the Congregational parsonage at Reed City, on Monday noon, September ?, by Rev.Davies.

Mr. Howe is too well known to the people of this vicinity to need an introduction to our readers, having conducted a farm in Coe township for several years, until a few months ago, when he purchased the business conducted by D. A. Kennedy in this village.

Mrs. Howe, whose home was at Hersey, taught for a short time in the Shepherd schools last fall, when she was compelled to quit on account of her health.She is a graduate of the Hersey high school and holds a certificate from the Mt.Pleasant Normal.

Mr. and Mrs. Howe will make Shepherd their home.

(From the scrapbook of Anna Koyl.Newspaper unknown.

Hand dated June 22, 1932.)

Carroll-Johnson Marriage
 

 

Announcements cent out this week have informed a large number of friends of Fir. and Mrs. Hugh Day Johnson of their marriage on April 16.Mrs. Johnson was Ethel Mae Carroll, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Carroll of Shepherd, and Mr.Johnson is well known as a stock buyer of Rosebush.

 

The bride was graduated from the Shepherd high school and afterward served for a time as manager of the telephone office here.Later she became associated with the Central State Savings Bank of Shepherd.For several years she was connected with the Weidman bank and for the last two years has been assistant cashier of the Rosebush bank.She will retain her position there.

 

Mr. Johnson was field man for a number of years for the Michigan Sugar company and later for the Columbia Sugar company.

 

The announcement states that Mr. and Mrs. Johnson will be at home to their friends in Rosebush after July 15.

 

Mrs. Alfred Carroll of Shepherd will give a miscellaneous shower in the bride's honor this evening (Thursday).

 

Many friends of Mr. and Mrs. Johnson extend hearty congratulations and best wishes.

 

(From the scrapbook of Anna Koyl. Newspaper unknown.

 

Hand dated Nov. 17, 1932.)

 

Bell-Hummel Nuptials

A wedding ceremony uniting a popular young couple of Shepherd was solemnized last Thursday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock at the home of the Rev. and Mrs. V.H. Bell, when their daughter, Helen Louise Bell and Kenneth R. Hummel, junior partner of Hummel and Co., conducting the Dixie filling station here, took the nuptial vows.

In the absence of the bride's father, who is assisting in revival meetings at the church of Christ in Algonac, the Rev. Charles Rauom, pastor of the Church of Christ in Alma, officiated in the presence of the immediate relatives of the bride and groom.

The bridesmaid was Eileen Hummel, sister of the groom, and John Fisher of Shepherd acted as best man.The bride was attractive in a gown of white crepe trimmed with white fur, with shoes to match.The bridesmaid wore a periwinkle blue silk crepe gown, with black shoes.Mrs. Hummells going away dress was of Russian crepe, with shoes and hat to match.

Immediately after the ceremony, Mr. and Mrs. Hummel left for a trip of a few days.

A reception was given in their honor by Mr. and Mrs. Theodore Hummel at the Church of Christ Tuesday evening of this week, for which about 75 invitations had been issued.

Mrs. Hummel was graduated from the Alma high school.Her husband, after attending the Mt.Pleasant high school, finished the last year of his course in Shepherd and graduated from the high school here.

The newly-weds had partially furnished and are occupying the Lathrop apartment on Wright avenue.Many friends in the community extend to them hearty congratulations and best wishes for a prosperous future.

(From the scrapbook of Anna Koyl.Newspaper unknown.

Hand dated January 7, 1932.)

Tibbils-Scott Nuptials

 

The wedding of Miss Alberta Tibbils to Harold H. Scott of Milwaukee, Wisconsin, were solemnized at 1:30 the afternoon of New Years Day at the home of the bride's mother at Salt River corners in Shepherd, with more than a score of immediate relatives and friends from various parts of the state in attendance.

 

Rev.W. S. Phillips, pastor of the F..E. church officiated using the impressive ring service.Miss Rethe Tibbils, sister of the bride and Elmo Scott, brother of the groom, were bridesmaid and groomsman, respectively.

 

Miss Tibbils, in a gown of cream colored satin, was a particularly attractive bride.She carried a beautiful bouquet of roses, lilies of the valley and sweet peas.The bridesmaid was becomingly gowned in rink crepe de chene.

 

Immediately after the ceremony and congratulations, Mr. and Mrs. Scott left on a wedding trip to Detroit and other points.They will be at home in Milwaukee, where the groom has a responsible position as government property owner and administrator for U. S. veterans.They received numerous pretty and useful gifts.

 

Mrs. Scott was born in Shepherd and always had made her home here. She was graduated from the local high school.For the last four years she has been associated with the Y.M.C.A. in Lansing, serving with competence as cashier at the association headquarters.A host of friend--here will wish for her and her husband many years of happy wedded life.

 

(From the scrapbook of Anna Koyl. Newspaper unknown.

Hand dated June 9, 1932.)

Rodenbo-Chaffin Wedding

Basil Rodenbo, St. Louis, RFD #3, and Hildred Chaffin, Shepherd RFD#3, were quietly married Saturday night at the parsonage of the M.E. church here by the Rev.Phillips, who used the ring service.

Witnesses were the bride's sister, Miss Louise Chaffin and Miss Ruth Furlong.

The young couple will reside on a farm east of Shepherd, where he is employed.The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Walter Chaffin.

(From the scrapbook of Anna Koyl.Newspaper unknown.

Hand dated Sept. 22, 1932.)

Feltman-Siler Marriage

A highly popular Shepherd girl was one of the principals in a beautiful wedding solemnized in St. Vincent de Paul church Tuesday morning, September 22, at 9 o'clock, when the pastor, The Rev.T. R. Darke, celebrated nuptial high mass uniting Miss Ida Feltman, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Feltman, with Ralph Siler of Merrill.The event was largely attended.

The bride, charming in a gown of while silk crepe, with bridal veil, and carrying a bouquet of tea roses, was attended by her sister, Miss Irene Feltman, who was attired in orchid silk crepe and bore a bouquet of white and lavender asters.Wayne Siler, brother of the groom, was best man.

Rudy Mayan and Ray Duby of Merrill, friends of the bridegroom, assisted vocally with the musical program, and Felix and Clarence Feltman, brothers of the bride, acted as ushers.

The church altar had been decorated for the event with baskets of seasonable flowers, ferns, and palms.

Following the ceremony, a wedding breakfast was served to 14 immediate relatives and intimate friends in Stanley's food shop.The large table was shut off from the remainder of the dining room by streamers of ribbon paper and was decorated at either end with yellow and white fall flowers carrying out the color motif.In the center was a gorgeous bridal cake.

Mr. and Mrs. Siler left for a wedding trip, the itinerary of which was unknown.They expected to be home the first-of next week in Merrill, where the groom is a co-partner in a garage business.Mrs. Siler's going-away costume was a chic creation in wine color.

The bride was educated in the Shepherd schools and for more than a year she has been the efficient manager of the Union Telephone exchange in Shepherd.Her sister, Louise, was married more than a year ago to Cyril O'Toole, also in the church where Tuesday's event took place.

Mrs. Siler was the honored guest at several -prenuptial social functions.The Sodality girls of St. Vincent de Paul church complimented her at her home last week Tues-day evening.Thursday night 18 of her girl friends repaired to the Feltman home.In both cases games were enjoyed and refreshments were served and the bride-elect was showered with many beautiful and useful gifts.

(From the scrapbook of Anna Koyl.Hand dated June 22, 1933 Taken from Isabella County Republican of May 22, 1913.)

Trudie B. Bent-Frank Poole Wedding

 

Trudie B. Bent, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. T. B. Bent, was quietly married to Frank C. Poole, Algonac business man at the home of her parents.The editor characterized her as "one of our brightest and most charming girls.

 

Vaughn-Gieskin Wedding.

 

Miss Frona Vaughn and George Gieskin were the principals in a pretty wedding at the Catholic church.Rev.Fr.Mulvey officiated and Miss Virginia Mulvey played the wedding march.

 

 

(From Anna Koyl scrapbook.Newspaper unknown.

 

Hand dated 1933.)

 

 

VanAlstine-Houck Wedding

 

Miss Thelma Van Alstine, daughter of Mr. and Mrs.

C)

A. Van Alstine of Shepherd, and Russel Houck of Riverdale, were quietly married Friday afternoon at 4:00 o'clock at the home of the bride's parents.

The bride wore a dress of white organdy and white veil of lace.She wore a corsage made of white roses and blue forget-me-nots.Miss Irene Pritchard of Elwell acted as bridesmaid.Her dress was of light green creme and she carried a bouquet of pink roses and blue forget-me-nots.Ross Van Alstine, brother of the bride, acted as best man.Following the ceremony, refreshments, consisting of wedding cake, ice cream and punch were served.

Mr. and Mrs. Houck left on a two weeks motor trip to the Straits and Mackinac Island.They will spend the next two months in Riverdale and in September they will go to Greenville to make their home, where Mr. Houck is the manual arts instructor in the public school.

Out of town guests for the occasion were Mr. and Mrs. Clan Ferris and Dr. and Mrs. Leonard Ward of Alma.

(From the scrapbook of Anna Koyl.Newspaper unknown.

Hand dated Sept. 7, 1933

Cazier-Swenson Married

Miss Agatha Marguerite Cazier, daughter of Mr. and Mrs.Charles E. Cazier, and Cecil H. Swenson, son of Mrs. Joanna Swenson of Holton, Michigan, stole a march on their friends when they were quietly married at 7 O'clock Thursday evening, August 31, by the Rev.Marshall A. Braund at the parsonage of the M. E. church in Alma.The ring service was used.

They were attended by Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Parks, the latter a sister of the bride.Following the ceremony, a wedding supper was served to immediate relatives at the home of the bride's parents east of Shepherd, where seasonable flowers were used in decoration.

Mr. and Mrs. Swenson are residing in Millington, Michigan, where Mr. Swenson is beginning another year as principal of the schools.

Mrs. Swenson was born and reared in Shepherd and was graduated from the high school here.Later she attended Central State Teachers College where after having been awarded a life certificate, she took a B.S. degree last June.She won scholarship honors at Central State and was president for two years of the Rachael Tate Literary Society.She also was a member of the A Cappella Choir and was identified with other college organizations and social activities.

Mr. Swenson was graduated from Central State in 1932.

(From the scrapbook of Anna Koyl.Hand dated Nov. 9, 1933 Newspaper unknown.

 

Durward Bissell-Josephine Vodicka Wed

 

Durward Bissell and Miss Josephine Vodicka, attended by Miss Mildred Struble and Thomas Waters, were married at the Church of Christ parsonage Saturday evening by the Rev. H. Bell.They will make their home for the winter with the groom's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Paul Bissell.

 

DuBois-Moats Marry

 

Hand dated October 12, 1933

 

Vere DuBois, member of the firm of DuBois and Richmond, conducting the Shepherd bakery and Miss Lois Moats, daughter of D. A. Moats, and clerk in the Shepherd post office, stole a march on their friends by leaving early Tuesday morning of this week on a motor trip to North Platte, Nebraska, where they will spend their honeymoon.

They had gone before others than immediate relatives and business associates knew of their intentions.Where the wedding ceremony was performed was not revealed.It was said that Mr. and Mrs. DuBois would visit the bride's sister, Mrs. Helen Macey in North Platte.

Many friends of the popular couple will extend congratulations and best wishes.They will re6id.e on their return in the Porter apartments on Wright avenue.

Mrs. DuBois was a graduate from the Shepherd high school.

 

(From the scrapbook of Anna Koyl.Newspaper unknown.

Hand dated Sept. 11, 1913)

Cline-Drum Marriage

 

Rolland Cline and Miss Leah Drum, well known young people of Coe township, Had been married at the M. E. parsonage in Mt. Pleasant and were making their home with the bride's parents in Shepherd.

 

Hummel-Fisher Nuptials

 

The wedding of Eileen F. Hummel, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Theo Hummel, and John J. Fisher, son of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Fisher, was solemnized Thursday, November 9, at 9:30 a.m. at the home of the bride in Shepherd.The Rev. Phillips officiated, using the single ring service.The bride was attended by her sister, Miss Bernice Hummel and the bridegroom by Morrice Whitmore.

Only immediate relatives of the contracting couple witnessed the ceremony.The bride was charming in a gown of brown crepe and carried a bouquet of yellow roses and chrysanthemums.Following the ceremony, a wedding break-fast was served to the nuptial party at Stanley's Food Shop and Mr. and Mrs. Fisher left soon afterward for Chicago and visit relatives.They will be at home to their friends in the Joe Southard house on Hall street about November 20.A reception in their honor will be given at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Theo Hummel the evening of November 18.

Mrs.Fisher wore an attractive going away costume of brown material.She was graduated from the Shepherd high school with the class of 1931 and has been employed for several years as bookkeeper by the Shepherd Grain and Bean company. Mr.Fisher has been employed by the same company for the last four years.

Many friends of the popular young couple extend congratulations and best wishes.

(From the scrapbook of Anna Koyl.Newspaper unknown.

Hand dated June 1934.)

Caszatt-McDonald Wedding Reception

 

Mr. and Mrs. Vernon Caszatt, of Shepherd, who were quietly married at the Parsonage of the Baptist church in Mt. Pleasant several weeks ago were given a reception and shower at the hall in Crawford Saturday night.About 150 who were in attendance enjoyed pot luck supper and a social time.Dancing was the principal diversion, a Mexican orchestra furnished good music.

 

Mr. Caszatt, the son of Mr. and Mrs. Oliver C. Caszatt of Lincoln township, attended the Shepherd high school up to a few months ago.He is employed in the Roosevelt refinery in Mt.Pleasant.His bride, formerly Miss Marguerite McDonald, is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Arthur McDonald.They are living in the Joelin house in Shepherd.The guests at the reception presented them with many handsome and useful gifts.

 

(From the scrapbook of Anna Koyl.Newspaper unknown.

Hand dated February 15, 1934.)

Triple Anniversary of George Kelly and wife

 

 

Married 16 years, last Thursday, George Kelly, Shepherd rural mail carrier and his wife passed the day quietly and without any social observance, although they might have made it the occasion of a triple celebration.

Mr. and Mrs. Kelly were born the same day of the same year and were married on their common birthday anniversary.The wedding ceremony was performed by her father, the Rev.A. L. Mullet at his home in Greendale township.Mrs. Kelly was Miss Esther Mullet prior to her marriage.

 

Two Weddings

Fairchild-Harry

Two Yuletide wedding ceremonies were solemnized by the Rev. S. Phillips, pastor of the Shepherd M. E. church, Saturday and Sunday.Saturday night at 10 o'clock Vernon R. Fairchild and Miss Fay Harry, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Marion Harry, were united at a home in the northeasternpart of the village that had been repaired and furnished for their occupancy.

The couple was attended by the groom's brother, Ellory Fairchild and the latter's wife, Mrs. Christine Fairchild.

Venton-Burkholder

 

Sunday afternoon at 12:45 at the Methodist parsonage, the pestor united Stanley E. Venton of Midland, who until recently was employed at the bank in Blanchard, with Miss Margie Burkholder of Lansinp., a former Blanchard girl who has of late held a clerical position in the capital city.

They were attended by Elzy Howard of Remus and Mies Gladys Burkholder of Blanchard, sister of the bride.Mr. Venton is employed by the Michigan Bean company in Midland, where they will reside.

 

 

 

(From the scrapbook of Anna Koyl.No newspaper listed.

 

Hand dated December 28, 1933-)



Hole-Parker Wedding

 

Miss Gladys Parker, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. V. G. Parker of the Shepherd community, and Gayle Hole of Alma were united in marriage Tuesday evening at the M.E. parsonage in Alma by the Rev.Marshall Braund.Miss Irma Parker, sister of the bride, was bridesmaid and Lawrence Brickner was best man.

The bride was charming, in a gown of blue silk crepe.The bridesmaid wore a becoming gown of rose beige silk crepe.

Mrs. Hole was graduated from the Shepherd high school in 1928.She attended the Ferris Institute in Big Rapids and has been bookkeeper in the office of the county treasurer in Mt. Pleasant for the last two and one-half years.The groom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. David Hole of Grand Haven.He attended the Alma high school and the Perrington business college in St. Louis.He has a position with the Star drycleaners in Alma, but Mr. and Mrs. Hole will reside in Mt. Pleasant for the present.

Their many friends extend hearty congratulations and best wishes to the deserving young couple.

(From the scrapbook of Anna Koyl.Newspaper unknown.

Hand dated December 21, 1933.)

Witte-Dexter Wedding

Miss Agusta Witte, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Julius Witte of Lincoln township, and Ray Dexter of Grand Rapids, were united in marriage at the M. E. parsonage in Shepherd at 4 o'clock Sunday afternoon by the Rev.S. Phillips.The bride's sisters, Miss Annabella Witte and Miss Margueritte Witte stood up with them.

Mr. and Mrs. Dexter will reside in Grand Rapids where he is employed as a millwright.Mrs. Dexter was graduated from Central State Teachers College and has been teaching in Lincoln township.Her many friends in this locality extend congratulations and best wishes.

(From the scrapbook of Anna Koyl.Newspaper unknown.

Hand dated December 7, 1933.)


(From the scrapbook of Anna Koyl.Newspaper unknown.

Hand dated 1935.)

 

 

Whitmore--Richmond

 

Miss Harriett Richmond, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Jack Richmond, and Morris Whitmore, son of Supervisor John E. Whitmore of Lincoln township and Mrs. Whitmore, were quietly married at the manse of St. Vincent de Paul church Tuesday afternoon, March 5 at 1:30 by the Rev.Fr.Joseph H. Tlenige.They were attended by Miss Irene Richmond, sister of the bride and Richard O'Connor.

 

Following the ceremony the bride, groom, and attendants went to Alma for dinner at the Wright hotel and Mr. and Mrs. Whitmore left soon afterward on a wedding trip to Detroit, Grand Rapids and Lansing.They will make their home on a farm in Lincoln township one and one-half miles west and an equal distance south of Shepherd.

The bride wore for her wedding a blue crepe gown and hat with gray hose and shoes to match.She carried a bouquet of sweet peas and lilies.Her attendant and sister wore dotted blue crepe with black hat and black shoes, and also carried sweet peas and lilies.

The romance that culminated in the wedding ceremony had its inception while the two were students in the Shepherd high school, from which Mr. Whitmore was graduated in 1929 and his bride in 1930.He has since devoted his attention to farming here and she has been employed for the last two years in Detroit.

Their many friends will wish for them, happiness and prosperity.

 

Taken from the Anna Koyl scrapbook. Hand-dated 1930.Newspaper unknown.

 

Struble-Binghaff

 

The wedding of Miss Mildred Struble and Charles Binghaff, took place at the home of the groom's sister, Mrs.Raymond Blombera, at Plymouth, Michigan, Saturday January 19. The groom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Bingham Sr., of Plymouth.The bride is a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Wilber J. Struble of Shepherd.She was graduated from Shepherd high school in 1933 and also is a graduate of a beauty school in Pontiac.

The bride was dressed in white and carried a bouquet of red roses.The maid of honor, Mrs. Rayner Blombera, wore a gown of yellow with a corsage of roses and sweet peas.Mr. Blombera acted as best nan.

After the wedding a bountiful dinner was served.The happy couple received many beautiful gifts.They will reside in Pontiac.

 

From the scrapbook of Anna Koyl.Newspaper unknown.

Hand dated 1935.

 

Kief-Gilmore Marriage

Mrs. Bertha Kief and Bon Gilmore of Shepherd were married Monday, August 5, at 7 o'clock p.m. in the home of the former neighbors, Mr. and Mrs. Perry E. Martin of Detroit.

 

Switzer-Girven

A quiet wedding took placeat the farm home of Mr. and Mrs. Perry Clifton, when Wesley Switzer and Miss Velma Girven were united in marriage by Justice Clifton.They were accompanied by Kenneth Switzer and Miss Beatrice Sibley of Mt.Pleasant.The newlyweds are living on a farm in Lincoln township.

Hand-dated Oct. 31 1935

 

Birtz- Girven

 

Miss Dorothy Girven, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Carl Girven of Shepherd and Edward Birtz of Lansing were married Saturday evening at the home of the groom's sister in that city.

Mrs. Birtz attended the Shepherd high school and is well and favorably known in this locality.Mr. Birtz has a good position in Lansing and they left immediately for their home there which they had furnished.Carl Girven and family attended the ceremony.

 

Hollenbeck- Catlett Hand-dated Oct. 3, 1935

 

Lloyd Hollenbeck and Miss Ruth Catlett were married Saturday evening at the hone of the bride's parents.The Rev.W.H. Bell performed the ceremony and Mr. and Mrs. Leslie Freeman were the attendants.Mr. and Mrs. Hollenbeck will reside in Shepherd.

 

(From the scrapbook of Anna Koyl.Newspaper unknown.

Hand dated 1935)

Wieferich-Cole Wedding

 

The marriage of Albert Wieferich of Shepherd, and Miss Dorothy Cole of Alma, was solemnized Tuesday morning, April 30, at q o'clock at St. Mary's Catholic church in Alma.The Rev.Fr.Gilroy solemnized the nuptial mass.

 

Attendants were Joseph Russ and Miss Margaret Wieferich of Shepherd.Miss Evangeline Dawkins played appropriate organ numbers.

 

The bride is a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Cole of Alma, and the bridegroom is a son of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Wieferich of Shepherd.They will reside in Shepherd.

 

(From the scrapbook of Anna KoylNewspaper unknown. Hand dated 1915)

 

 

Vanconeant--Estee Wedding

 

A simple and tasteful wedding marked the union af the bride's home in Shepherd Wednesday afternoon, June 26, at 3 O’Clock, of Miss Helen Elizabeth Estee, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Claude H. Estee, and Alfred Gayle Vanconeant of Johns.The -Rev. Phillips read the ring service in the presence of families of the bride and bridegroom.

Mr. and Mrs.Vanconeant left immediately after the ceremony.They will make their home in St. John’s, where he is employed in the post office as mail clerk.

Mrs. Vanconeant, who was born and reared in Shepherd, was Graduated from the high school here and later completed a course at Central State Teachers College, where she was awarded a degree.Afterward she taught in Olivet and Grayling.She is a member of the Methodist church and Sunday School and Coe Chapter No. 98, Order of the

Eastern Star.

Congratulations and cordial best wishes are extended.

Fromthe scrapbook of Anna Koyl.St. Louis Leader.

June 20, 1935

Walter-Moore Wedding

The marriage of Miss Marguerite Walter, daughter of Mr. and Mrs.Archie L. Walter, of Breckenridge, and Ralph Moore of Shepherd occurred on June 15th at 8 o'clock at the M. E. parsonage in Breckenridge.Rev.F. E. Chamberlain read the service, using the single ring ceremony.

The background for the bridal party was made very attractive by a huge basket of lovely varicolored iris.The bride was attended by her sister, Miss Ethel Walter, and the groom was attended by his brother, Francis Moore, of Lansing.

The bride wore a lovely gown of powder blue silk crepe with a bodice of embroidered net, white accessories and a corsage of Joanna roses, schizanthus and forget-me-nots. The bridesmaid wore a coral rose lace gown, white accessories and a corsage of schizanthus, larkspur and

feverfew.

 

Following the ceremony a nice wedding breakfast was served by the bride's mother to the immediate families of the bride and groom.The guests were Mr. and Mrs. Paul Moore and family and Mr. and Mrs. Chester Travis of Shepherd.The tables were prettily decorated in pink and white.The center of attraction at the bride and groom's table was a large wedding cake beautifully decorated with pink and white icing and a mineature bride and groom.

For the past two years Miss Walter has been teaching in the Ithaca. public schools.Mr. Moore is an enterprising young farmer.Immediately after the breakfast the bride and groom left for a short wedding trip through northern Michigan.

 

Fromthe scrapbook of Anna Koyl.Newspaper unknown.

Hand dated August 22, 1935.)

 

Walsh--Murphy

Miss Janet Murphy of Shepherd, and Tomas Walsh of Mt. Pleasant, were married Tuesday morning at the St. Vincent de Paul church.Rev J. H. Henige performed the ceremony.

The bride wore a dress of brown silk crepe, with brown accessories and carried a prayer book.

Miss Mildred Murphy, sister of the bride, acted as bridesmaid.She wore a blue creme dress.Patrick Karns of Mt.Pleasant was best man.

Mrs.Walsh is a daughter of Mrs.E.A. Murphy and was born and reared here.She is a graduate of Shepherd high schools.

The couple left immediately for a wedding trip and will be at home to their friends at Evart after September first.Mr. Walsh has a position as a pharmacist at that place.

(From the scrapbook of Anna Koyl.Newspaper unknown.

Hand dated 1935)

 

Fultz--Stalter Wedding

The marriage of Miss Agnes Stalter, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. James Stalter, and Dale Fultz, son of Mr. and Mrs. L. B. Fultz, was solemnized Tuesday, August 27, at 3 o'clock in the afternoon by the W. S. Phillips at the parsonage of the M. E. church in Shepherd.

The contracting couple were attended by Miss Frances Stalter, sister of the bride, and Joe Ulsh.Mr. and Mrs. Fultz left on a wedding trip to Long Lake.They will reside on the Fultz farm.Many friends extend congratulations.

October 22, 1935

Bowman--McQueen Wedding

 

The marriage of Miss Helen Bowman, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Forrest Bowman, to Lyle McQueen, son of Mr. and Mrs. William McQueen of Shepherd, took place Sunday, the Rev.R L. Bottom performing the ceremony.Mr. and Mrs. Orville Swift were the attendants.Mrs. Swift is a cousin of the bridegroom.Mr. and Mrs. McQueen were surprised later in the evening by a group of friends and relatives who gave them a shower at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Swift on St. Joseph street.Games were played and refreshments were served, and the bride received many lovely gifts.Mr. and Mrs. McQueen will make their home in Lansing.

 

(From the scrapbook of Anna Koyl.Newspaper unknown.

Hand dated March 21, 1935.)

 

Burnham--Whitcomb Wedding

 

Sharron Burnham, a Shepherd boy, but now manager of the meat department of the Kroger store in Mt.Pleasant, and Miss Jean Whitcomb, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Claude Whitcomb of Mt.Pleasant, were quietly married at the Presbyterian manse in the county seat Saturday evening by Rev.C. B. Hawkins.

 

They were attended by Charles Baldwin of Flint,

cousin of the groom, and Miss Mary Ellen Whitcomb,

sister of the bride. Reception at the Whitcomb residence followed, with relatives and a few intimate friends attending.

 

Mr. and Mrs. Charles Baldwin of Flint, Helen Johnson of Port Huron, the groom's father, William Burnham, and Mr. and Mrs. Fred DeRushia were among those attending from out of town.A two-course luncheon was served.The home was attractively decorated for the reception.

 

Mr. and Mrs. Burnham began housekeeping at once in their home on Crosslane avenue.He was graduated from the Shepherd high school and virtually completed a course at Central State Teachers College.His bride returned Monday to her classes in Mt.Pleasant high school, where she will graduate this year.Their many friends in the county extend hearty congratulations and best wishes.

 

(From the scrapbook of Anna Koyl. Newsraper unknown.

Hand dated August19

 

Hawkins--Rabely Marriage

 

Announcement was made last week by Mr. and Mrs.Eli Hamlin, of the marriage of their son, Elton Hawkins, to Miss Velma Rabley, which was solemnized in Lansing Sunday, July 7. The young couple reside in Capital City where Mr. Hawkins has a good position in Lansing Storage garage.

Both were graduated from the Shepherd high school--he in 1933 and Mrs. Hawkins in 1934.She is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Rabley who after having resided in Shepherd for three years, moved to Carson City, where they now live.Mr. Hawkins was reared here and during his high school days distinguishes himself as an athlete.

The young couple enjoyed a wedding trip to Niagara Falls and Lockport, New York.They have the hearty congratulations and best wishes of many friends in the Shepherd community.

 

Van Alstine--Crampton Wedding

 

After some of the wasps of the town had upset arrangements for the wedding of IrisCramrton and Ross Van Alstine, last week, compelling there to flee to avoid annoyance, to Rock Lake near Vestaburg, where the Rev.V. H. Bell performed the ceremony without the appointed bridesmaid and best man, the newlyweds were captured Thursday on their return from their honeymoon trip.With a pickup motor vehicle on which they were placed, followed by a noisy parade and demonstration was put on through the streets of Shepherd and to Mt.Pleasant Thursday night.

 

Iris Marie Crampton, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Fred Crampton, and Ross R. Van Alstine, son of Mr. and Mr F.A. VanAlstine and member of the firm of A. Van A1stine and Son, were quietly married Tuesday evening, July 30, at the home of the bride.Only immediate relatives and two or three intimate friends witnessed the ceremony, which was performed by the Rev. T. Bell at 7 o'clock.

The bride, who was a member of this year's graduating class of the Shepherd high school, was attended by Miss Jean Miller, while Harold Nixon was best man.

Mr. and Mrs. Van Alstine left immediately after the ceremony on a motor trip north.They will be at home the last part of the week in the Porter apartments on Wright avenue.

A group disposed to haze the principals, was responsible for long blasts of the village fire siren that were sounded at the time of the wedding.Arrangements had been made to give the principals a ride in the fire truck, but they evaded their would-be tormentors.

Many friends of the young couple extend hearty congratulations and best wishes.

Mrs. Edwin Crampton was hostess last Friday evening at a miscelleanous shower in honor of the bridle-elect, with about 20 in attendance.The guest of honor received many pretty and useful gifts.Stunts were enjoyed and refreshments served.

 

(From the scrapbook of Anna Koyl.Special to the State Journal.Hand dated 1935)

 

Three Weddings

 

Anthony-Lantz

 

Shepherd, June 25

Miss Zora Fern Anthony, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Claude Anthony, and Wetzel Lantz, son of Mr. and Mrs. H. B. Lantz, were married June 20, at 6:15 o'clock, by Rev.'A,'.H. Bell, pastor of the Shepherd Church of Christ, at the parsonage.They were accompanied by Archie Sullivan and MissLantz and the ceremony also was witnessed by their parents.The bride, who is president of the junior class of Shepherd high school, and the bridegroom were met by a dozen or more of their friends who showered the couple with rice.Mr. and Mrs.Lantz will reside in Clare, where he is employed in the oil fields.

Post-Cole

 

Miss Edith Post, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. T.L. Post, living northeast of Shepherd, and Wayne Cole, son of Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Cole, who reside in Alma, were married at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Fred DeRuchia in Shepherd Saturday evening at 9 o'clock by Rev.Bell.They were attended by Roy J. Lynch of Mt.Pleasant and Miss Evelyn Decker of Blanchard.The ceremony was witnessed by relatively and a few intimate friends.Mr. and Mrs. Cole will live in Shepherd.A wedding dinner was served Sunday to 44 at the home of the bride's parents.

 

Myers-Vautrin

Miss Helen Myers, daughter of Fir. and Mrs. Jesse Myers of Breckenridge, and Edmond Vautrin, residing northeast of Shepherd, were married Sunday morning at 9 o'clock at the parsonage of the Shepherd Church of Christ by the Rev.

H.Bell.They were attended by the bridegroom's sister and. husband, Mr. and Mrs. Theo Lyon of Shepherd.Mr. and Mrs. Vautrin will reside on a farm near the home of his parents.

(From the scrapbook of Inna Koyl.Special to State journal.

December 27, 1935--hand date.)

 

 

 

Wallace-Duvall

 

Two marriages were solemnized here over the

Christmas holidays were announced Thursday morning by the officiating -pastor, the Rev. S. Phillips of the Methodist church.

At 2:30 o'clock Tuesday afternoon, he united at the parsonage Miss Jean Wallace, who has been making her home with her grandmother, Mrs. Dudley Merrill, in Lincoln township, west of Shepherd, and Venard Duvall of this village.Mr. and Mrs. Duvall will reside on the Merrill farm.

 

Schleigh- Dancer

 

Christmas night at 7 o'clock, Miss Frieda Schleigh of Mt. Pleasant and Charles E. Dancer of Saginaw were the principals in the second nuptial event, which was solemnized at the home of Mrs. Roxie Salisbury of Shepherd.The young couple was attended by Miss Ardell Schwartz of Mt.Pleasant and Theodore Butcher of Wheeler.They will make their home in Saginaw.

 

(From the scrapbook of Anna Koyl.Newspaper unknown.

Hand dated 1935-)

 

Moeggennberg - Richmond

 

Edward Moeggenberg, son of Mr. and Mrs. Ben Moeggenberg, and Miss Edith Richmond, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Earl Richmond of St.Louis, were united in marriage at St. Vincent de Paul church in Shepherd, Saturday morning, Nov. 9th, at 9 o'clock.Their attendants were Monica Vinning and Lawrence Moeggenberg.Miss Richmond was attired in light blue silk crepe and carried an arm bouquet of swansonia, pink roses and ferns.Miss Binning wore brown, and also carried an arm bouquet of swainsona, roses and ferns.

Following the ceremony, a wedding breakfast was served at the home of the grooms parents, where many lovely gifts were "showered" upon the happy couple.

Mr. and Mrs. Moeggenberg are making their home in Lansing where he has employment with the Fisher body, company.

 

 

 

Roethlisberger-Whitmore

 

Mr. and Mrs. John Roethlisberger of near Shepherd are this week announced the marriage of their daughter, Helen Mildred, to Mr. Edwin Whitmore, the single rings service having been read by Rev.C. J. Kruse at 6:30 o'clock, Saturday afternoon, October 12, in the Methodist Episcopal parsonage in Alma.

The bride, attired in brown silk with corresponding accessories, had chosen as her matron of honor, Mrs. Gerald Mayes, and Mr. Mayes served as the groom's best man.Immediately after the ceremony, Mr. and Mrs. Whitmore left on a southern motor trip and will be at home to their friends in the T. Kirkconnell residence in Shepherd.

Mr. Whitmore is the son of supervisor, John Whitmore and Mrs. Whitmore of Lincoln township.

 

Bowen-Moats April 11, 1935
Kermit Bowen of Crystal Lake and Ida Grace Moats,

were quietly married at the Methodist Parsonage in Alma, Sunday noon, the Rev. Marshall Braund officiating. They were attended by Wayne Sills of Crystal and Miss Eva Snyder of Vestaburg.

After a short wedding trip, Mr. and Mrs. Bowen

will be at home to their friends at Crystal.

Mr. Bowen was a bookkeeper in the Commercial State Bank here several years and is now in the mercantile business at Crystal while Mrs. Bowen was one of our popular young ladies of Shepherd, and attended Shepherd high school.

 

(From the scrapbook of Anna Koyl.Newspaper unknown.)

Zike-Spencer Wedding - hand dated June 27, 1935.

Miss Ethel Zike of Midland and Hubert Spencer, son of Mr. and Mrs. George Spencer of Shepherd, were quietly married at 2 o'clock Saturday morning, at the Methodist parsonage, by Rev. S. Phillits.They left for a short wedding trip to Houghton Lake, after which they will return to Midland, where they have a furnished home awaiting them.

Lehman-Vautrin Wedding

Hand dated January 10, 193@

Miss Evelyn Vautrin, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. L. E. Vautrin of the Shepherd community, and Walter K. Lehman, of Grand Haven, were quietly married Saturday evening at the parsonage of the Church of Christ here by the Rev.Vv. H. Bell.They were attended by Mr. and Mrs. Franklin Switzer.

Mr. and Mrs. Lehman left Sunday for Florida, where they will spend the remainder of the winter, planning to return in the spring.The bride was graduated from Shepherd high school with the class of 1933 and of late has been employed in Muskegon.Her many friends here will extend cordial congratulations and best wishes to the happy young couple.

(From the scrapbook of Anna Koyl.Newspaper unknown.

Hand dated 1935.)

Struble-Lyon

 

Mrs. Minnie C. Lyon and Irad Struble, well known old residents of Shepherd, were married at 3 o'clock Tuesday afternoon, October 1, by the Reverend Hanthorne at the parsonage of the Methodist church in Winn.They are residing in the residence that has been the home of the bride, east of Salt River corners.

Mr. Struble stated that he had rented the business building on Wright avenue formerly occupied by E. A. Howe, and that he would open a produce buying business there.

 

Travis - Netzley

 

J.C. Travis, son of Mr. and Mrs. William Travis, residing three miles east of Shepherd and Miss Edith Netzley, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Jacob Netzley, living southeast of the village, were quietly married Sunday afternoon at 1 o'clock at the Methodist parsonage here.They were attended by the bride's brother, John Netzley, and wife.

Mr. and Mrs. Netzley took up housekeeping on the George Bell farm, east of the village, which they will operate.Many friends of the young couple extend hearty congratulations and best wishes.

 

Freeman-Snyder

 

Clark Freeman, well known farmer living northeast of Shepherd, and his housekeeper, Mrs. Margaret Snyder, were united in marriage at 8 o'clock Saturday evening, July 14, by Rev.V.H. Bell, pastor of the Shepherd Church of Christ.The quiet event took place at the home of the bride's daughter and husband, Mr. and Mrs. Erwin Smith who reside north of the Coe church.

 

(From the scrapbook of Anna Koyl.Newspaper unknown.

Hand dated July 4, 1935.)

 

Brattin-Coghlan

 

A beautiful and largely attended church wedding in which many friends of the bridegroom, here will be interested was solemnized Saturday afternoon at 4 o'clock in Muskegon, when Miss Margaret Coghlan, daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Charles Coghlan, was united with Floyd C. Brattin, son of Mr. and Mrs. F. J. Brattin of Shepherd.

Six ushers, all young men friends of the bridegroom, seated the guests at the Methodist church, where the nuptial event was solemnized. Mrs. Harold McCracken of Detroit, sang two solos to the accompaniment of tie pipe organ, preceding the ceremony. As the wedding group took their places, the Minister, the Rev. Stanley Coors was followed by the bride room and the best man, Harold McCraken of Detroit. Then came the bridesmaid, Miss Virginia Summers of Lansing, followed by the bride, who was attractively gowned in white satin with train, with long veil held in place by a lace cap. She carried a flower bouquet of white roses, tied with white satin ribbon.

The Methodist Episcopal ring service was read.After the ceremony, the wedding party and several hundred guests repaired to a large reception room on the second floor of the edifice where the cou-ple received congratulations.

The Ladies' Aid of the church served orangeade and cake to the assemblage. The church had been beautifully decorated with white flowers for the happy event.

Mr. and Mrs. Brattin left immediately on a wedding trip including Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, and points in Ohio in its itinerary. After July 15, they will be at home to their friends in Detroit, where Mr. Brattin is associated with the Brigqs Company as auditor. He was graduated from Shepherd high school and from Albion college in 1924.His bride, who has been active in church work in Muskegon, is a talented and accomplished young lady. A number of prenuptial events were held in her honor.

 

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Shepherd Area Historical Society.
 

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