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Newspaper
Shepherd Argus
Location
Shepherd, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Apr 03, 1963
Page
1
At township meeting, residents debated the one half mill library levy amid criticism of road funding. A 52 to 31 vote defeated continuing the library, ending it when current contract expires in six months. A proposal to end the 1 mill for refurbishing the Community Center failed 50 to 24, delaying closure for another year.
Robert A. Garber Jr president of the Shepherd Jaycee Chapter announced a general meeting in the Community Room of the Shepherd State Bank on Thursday evening April 4 at 7 30 P M. All interested men ages 21 to 35 are invited to learn about the group and consider joining as the chapter aims to expand before Charter Night planned for late April.
The Wesleyan Service Guild will meet at Mrs. Newell Ors home on Wednesday April 3. The program topic When children Ask will be led by Mrs. Robert Adams and Mrs. Leonard Gross.
The Shepherd High School Band presents its annual Spring Concert on April 18 featuring lively marches operettas Latin music and other genres for all to enjoy.
Voters turnout was higher than usual for a Biennial Spring Election as Governor Romney backed the new Constitution and won by a narrow margin. Democrats gained seats on the Michigan Supreme Court and the Superintendent of Public Instruction, with two exceptions, while local GOP gains led to changes in township and county posts including Justice of the Peace and Highway Commissioner offices.
Excitement rose as attendees learned that a barn owned by farmer Louis Sheldon caught fire shortly after the meeting began. Sheldon and several on scene firemen hurried out to tackle the blaze.
Kindergarten enrollment for next year will be in Shep herd and Winn on Tuesday April 16 in their kindergarten rooms from 9:00 to 11:30 A M and 1:00 to 3:00 P M. To be eligible a child must be five years old by December 1 birth certificate required at registration and the child must accompany a parent to familiarize with the building.
The First Eagle Scout Award was presented at the first annual Achievement Banquet held Wednesday evening at the Shepherd High School Cafeteria. Eric Cohoon, son of Mr. and Mrs. Leo Cohoon, received the Eagle Award from his father, and pinned a replica on his mother Mrs. Rose Cohoon. Ben Barrera delivered the keynote address challenging future Scouts.
Representatives from eleven groups met at Shepherd State Bank to plan the Pancake and Maple Syrup Festival set for Saturday April 20 at the High School Cafeteria. Serving runs 7:00 AM to 8:00 PM with Robert Garber Jr. presiding and Walter Dean and Mrs Irene Doepker as co chairs. Profits go to the community swimming pool.
The Orchard Avenue Church of Christ will dedicate Baldwin Caralon Chimes installed for the Easter season. At 9 15 A M next Sunday the chimes will ring for fifteen minutes and again at the start of worship. The pastor and congregation invite all to attend.
Leo J. Caldwell aged 24 formerly of Mt. Pleasant and a Plymouth worker died when the car he rode in struck a tree in Wayne County on March 30. He leaves three children Sandra Lynn Leo Jr and Ruth Ann and parents Mr. and Mrs. Dale Caldwell of Mt. Pleasant. Services were held April 2 at Garber Funeral Home Shepherd with Rev. Terry Alverson officiating and Salt River Cemetery interment.
On Wednesday April 10 the 7th and 8th Grade Glee Club Beginner Band and Junior Band will present a Spring Concert. The growth of the music department necessitates two performances, so mark April 10 for an evening of good music entertainment.
The Jr MyF of Shepher d Methodist Church plans a Palm Sunday service titled The Meaning of Holy Week to be held April 7 at 6 30 p m in the church dining room. Refreshments will be served by Guild members and all are welcome.
CMU prepares an indoor pilot of Weep, Weep, The Forest about Great Lakes Indian Ottawa Chippewa and Potawatomi history. April 3 to 6 in Warriner Auditorium Mt. Pleasant with 80 students, expanded outdoor plans at Island Park for summer.
On Thursday March 23 the State Solo and Ensemble Festival took place in Kalamazoo. The Shepherd Band was represented by Doreen Spencer and Lida Wendh whose clarinet duet Dianne earned II rating.
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