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Newspaper
Shepherd Argus
Location
Shepherd, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Apr 04, 1962
Page
1
A collage of past quotes and notes from a 1953 issue reflects political views on federal power, welfare costs, and local matters. It critiques parity, GOP coaches, and government aid while recalling local taxes, shop relocations, and social chatter from Shepherd.
About 300 attended the Melody Of Spring Fashions show Saturday night to support area recreation activities. Net receipts near $200 will fund a full summer program. 150 dues paying members are sought to cover all activities.
Curtiss' Men's Shop moved into the Nilson building over the weekend and opened Monday morning. Ralph Nilson relocated his fine jewelry operation to a larger front section, freeing space for Curtiss to occupy the rest. The new layout is described as attractive and practical.
Mrs Alda Laidley elementary principal at Shepherd Public Schools was elected President-Elect at the Region 12 Michigan Department of Elementary School Principals meeting held March 30. Other officers named include Charlene Stevens secretary Gladys Thayer treasurer Jack Anson planning commission chairman James Anderson study commission chairman and Harry Groulx publicity. Region 12 covers nine counties Isabella Midland Bay Clare Gladwin Arenac Roscommon Ogemaw and Iosco. Mervyn Hicks of Beaverton will succeed Ernest Zielinski of Bay City as President.
The Shepherd area Scout and Cub Scout leaders hold their regular monthly meeting at Farwell High School on April 12. The program begins at 7 30 p m and features a gun safety program by the Michigan State Police.
Coe Township Supervisor Elton Salisbury warns dog owners about a late license fee. He estimates taxes paid on about one in five registered dogs as the payment deadline passed last Saturday. Owners now face double the normal fee to license their pets, a move he says may require action with Isabella County Treasurer in Mt Pleasant.
The Shepherd Quarterback Club schedules a public meeting at 8 00 p m in Shepherd High School Gymnasium featuring Central Michigan University coach Lyle Bennett and track star Barry Jacobson from South Africa. The event, moved to Wednesday to accommodate Bennett and his athlete, aims to showcase the track team as a rising school sport. Fathers are urged to bring sons and the full family is welcome. The next meeting is set for September 6.
Democratic State Chairman John J. Collins will visit Isabella County on Monday April 9 1962. He will speak at 7 30 p m at the University Center CMU at a meeting sponsored by the Democratic Business and Professional Association of Isabella County. He will assess Michigan finances outline future prospects and explain how the Democratic program aids business.
The Joe Alsh Post and Auxiliary will install their 1962 and 1963 officers at an open meeting on Monday evening April 16 at 8 p m at their hall. Lawrence Meyers of Midland will install the Post and Margaret Wendt of Mt Pleasant will install the Auxiliary. The public is invited. Practice for installation is April 5 at 8 p m.
General Telephone announces D D D here with May 6 rollout for Shepherd. Most customers keep their four numbers and add 828 as a prefix to join the national network. District Manager William J Langeland cites expanding digits to meet population growth and the limit of two letter five number schemes.
Large turnout at Coe Township Community Hall backed a library tax proposal by nearly two to one. Attendance rose with talk of moving the library to better quarters, and ongoing library activity rose to over 6000 book uses.
The Shepherd High School and Shepherd Rotary Club sponsor an annual Variety Show at the Shepherd High School Gym nasium on Friday evening April 13. An all local talent cast of singers dancers and comedians performs. proceeds go to the Varsity Club for school improvements including stage lighting and to the Rotary Club for community activities. Plan now to attend.
Grass fire started by burning debris in the Coe Township dump near noon on Sunday April 1 burned part of Lloyd Dill's seeded field. Shepherd Fire Department burned remaining dry grass to stop further fires and warns residents to supervise outdoor embers.
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