Pears Names Tourist Industry Committee Members
Speaker Don R. Pears named nine legislators from across Michigan to the new Tourist Industry Committee. Walter G. Nakkula was named chair with Reimer Van Til as vice chair and others including Joseph G. O'Connor Frederic J. Marshall Clayton Morrison John Bowman Don Van der Werp Joseph S. Mack and Ross Stevens. The panel spans the state and tourist regions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Don R. Pears
House
Walter G. Nakkula
Gladwin
Reimer van Til
Holland
Joseph G. O’connor
Detroit
Frederic J. Marshall
Allen
Clayton D.morrison
Pickford
John Bowman
Roseville
Don Vander Werp
Fremont
Joseph S. Mack
Ironwood
Ross Stevens
Atlanta
Pears
Michigan
Bills Through House Expand Local Jurisdiction and Standards
The House passed multiple measures this week aimed at local government and public safety. Proposals include municipal court reach for city within multiple counties, school district bond transfers, chemical controls in extinguishers, sidewalk funding by assessment districts, higher jury pay, ice cream standard alignment, Korean War veteran biennium reapplication, state school employee retirement savings, supervisory police bond acceptance, home rule bond approvals, licensed dental labs, and juries in suits up to three thousand dollars. Additional bills cover motorboat age restrictions, and voter ballot address requirements on applications.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
House
Senate
Lawmakers Seek Joint Study of Conservation Department
A House resolution by Rep. Ross Stevens calls for a joint House Senate committee to study and investigate the Conservation Department. Stevens cites widespread complaints and petitions, saying public confidence in the department has eroded and a formal review could restore trust.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
House of Representatives
Ross Stevens
Atlanta
House
Senate
Stevens
Large turnout at hearing on deer herd control measures
More than 400 people attended a House hearing on bills to curb the Conservation Department’s control of the deer herd. Proponents and opponents spoke as measures would give county boards veto power over anterless seasons and transfer herd control away from the department. A poor hunting season and liquor sales in hunting areas were noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Conservation Department
House of Representatives
Walter Nakkula
Gladwin
Boards of Supervisors
House
Jean Renard
Detroit
Farm and Garden Clubs
Andrew Kirkconnell Enjoys Florida Trip Highlights
Mr and Mrs Andrew Kirkconnell and his sister Mrs Richard MacDonald returned from a two week Florida trip. They attended Renfro Valley Barn Dance, visited Hawkinsville Georgia and the Stephen Foster Memorial at White Springs and St. Augustine. They saw Fort Lauderdale Harold MacDonald and enjoyed Cypress Gardens and Gary Moore program Ive Got A Secret in Winter Haven. They also met Shephard residents and others in Tampa Sarasota and Ocala. A Chicago White Sox versus Baltimore Orioles ball game capped the trip. Temperatures reached 85 with blooming flowers noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andrew Kirkconnell
Richard MacDonald
Florida
Renfro Valley
Ross VanAlstine
Hawkinsville
Georgia
Stephen Foster
White Springs
St. Augustine
Marine Land
Fort Lauderdale
Harold MacDonald
MacDonald
Cypress Gardens
Gary Moore
Winterhaven
Shepherd
Joe Southards
Fred Roberts
R. Huffmans
Tampa
Jesse Freemans
Ruth Bayes
Felix Feltmans
Sarasota
George West
Ocala
Kirkconnells
Chicago White Sox
Baltimore Orioles
Rehearsal Dinner At Whalen Home Sunday
Mr and Mrs Francis Whalen hosted friends and relatives Sunday after a wedding rehearsal at St Vincent de Paul Church. Their daughter Caroline will wed Robert Duncan Saturday morning April 8. Guests included Richard Whalen family Lansing Dowayne Parks family Millbrook Donna Barnes Carl Crowley and Bob.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Francis Whalen
St. Vincent de Paul’ Church
Whalen
Caroline
Robert Duncan
Richard Whalen
Lansing
Dowayne Parks
Millbrook
Donna Barnes
Carl Crowley
Bob
Cancer Crusade Urgent Business
Voluntary health agencies form a democratic backbone through education and fundraising. The American Cancer Society unites doctors scientists volunteers and corporations in a nationwide crusade to detect cancer early fund cures and prevent deaths, urging public support and personal health involvement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Cancer Society
Governor Proclaims April Cancer Control Month
Governor Swainson declares April Cancer Control Month urging public support for American Cancer Society campaigns. Isabella County Cancer Crusade starts April 14 with ACS funded research and education cited as saving over a million lives. He emphasizes cancer prevention and personal protection through informed action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John B. Swainson
American Cancer Society
United States
ACS
Isabella County Cancer Crusade
Swainson
Jacquelyn Carey Honored At Shower
Miss Donna Barnes hosted a prenuptial shower honoring Miss Jacquelyn Carey Wednesday evening. Nineteen Shepherd High School senior girls attended at the Barnes home for games and prizes awarded to the bride to be. Refreshments included bridal cake jello and punch and Miss Carey received many gifts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Donna Barnes
Jacquelyn Carey
the Shepherd High School
Barnes
Miss Carey
Village Council Members Log 30 Meetings in a Year
A village record shows counts for Shepherd councilors across 24 regular meetings plus 6 special ones. Arndt 32, Brien 33, Cook 35, De Long 16, Harry 27, Shock 21 attendances. pay varied from $1 to $2 per meeting, with President Bratkin Jr. earning $75 for the year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shepherd
Arndt
Saginaw
Mt. Pleasant Hospital
Brien
Cook
Bob Garber
Ira De-Long
Frank Harry
Garold
Shock
Harry Brattin Jr
Brattin
Sunday Dinner Guests in Mount Pleasant
Shepherd Briefs report Mr. and Mrs. Eugene Post and family of Mt. Pleasant were Sunday dinner guests of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Uri Hungerford. In the afternoon they were joined by Mr. and Mrs. Otto Love, Mrs. Inez Guild and daughters Susan and Nancy, and Mrs. Hazel Barnes. Uri Hungerford and Basil Barnes then traveled to Midland Thursday afternoon with Mr. and Mrs. Barnes. Mr. and Mrs. Robert White and family of St. Charles were also mentioned in the brief.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eugene Post
Mt. Pleasant
Uri Hungerford
P. m
Otto Love
Inez Guild
Susan
Nancy
Hazel Barnes
Basil Barnes
Midland
Florine White
Sally Kunik
Shepherd
Farmington
Robert Fanning
Sal
Mike Kunik
Inkster
Theo Lyon
Jack
Bruce Lyon
Michigan highway program eyed as 25 year growth driver
State Highway Commissioner John C. Mackie says Michigan's two five-year road plans will profoundly boost the state economy over 25 years. The 1962 67 program allocates 850 million for urban and rural highways, with 32 cities contributing 16.3 million. total 10 year investment to 1967 is 2 billion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michigan
John C. Mackie
Mackie
Highway Department
Wll
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Pears Names Tourist Comm
Dept
Andrew Kirkconnells
Whalen Home
Cancer Crusade
Urgent Business
Shepherd Briefs
Robert White
St. Charles
Friendship
Jordan
Greece
Hong Kong
Congo
Friendship Acres
Ernest Meerman
Ottawa County
Ralph Klump
Lenawee
Charles Crozser
St. Joseph
Claude Hornbacker
Huron
Michigan Crop Office
U. S
U.S
Larry Kniffen
Elmer Narther
Don Miller
Joan Miller
Jessie Andrews
Noel Miller
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