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Newspaper

Shepherd Argus

Location

Shepherd, Michigan, United States of America

Date

Apr 10, 1963

Page

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John Harris Named Head Football Coach at S H S

John E Harris was appointed Shepherd High School head football coach succeeding Robert Nelson. He joined Shepherd Public Schools last year as assistant coach and junior high instructor and expressed eagerness to start with eager players while deferring predictions until fall after practice begins.

John E. Harris Shepherd Public Schools Alma College Shepherd Board of Education Uo Robert Nelson Argus Shepherd

David Burrows To Head Rotary Club

The Shepherd Rotary Club elected officers for the coming year with Attorney David Burrows named president and Lloyd Van Lente as vice president. Charles Zook and Stuart Curtiss were chosen as directors, all to assume office July 1. The club plans a door to door drive to boost Recreation Association memberships.

the Shepherd Rotary Club David Burrows Lloyd van Lente Charles Zook Stuart Curtiss Recreation Association

Market Report for Barley and Corn Prices

The report lists barley at 1.50 and corn at 1.10 with rye at 1.00 soy beans 2.43 navy beans 6.30. No further market context or changes provided.

Bob Small Elected Commander Of Joe Ulsh Post

John R. Bob Small elected commander of the Joe Ulsh Post 8215 for the coming year at the April 2 meeting. A joint officers installation for the Post and Auxiliary is set for May 7, with term start after the Department Convention in June to harmonize start dates.

Joe Ulsh John R Bob) Small

St Vincent de Paul Holy Week Observances Noted

The observance begins with Palm Sunday on April 7 and runs through the week with daily special Masses. Good Friday includes Adoration of the Cross at 1 30, a Procession and Holy Communion. Easter Sunday offers Low Masses at 4 00 and 10 00 A M for parishioners.

Isabella Intermediate School District Board of Education Formation

The Isabella County Board of Education is renamed to Isabella Intermediate School District Board of Education with an effective date of March 28 1963. Candidates must be nominated by petition signed by at least 50 school electors registered in their district and may sign for multiple vacancies. Petitions due June 3 1963 and available at 113 E Chippewa St Mount Pleasant Michigan. James A Knapp Secretary.

Isabella County Board of Education Isabella Intermediate School District Board OF Education Intermediate School District Board of Education E. Chippewa St Mount Pleasantt Michigan James A Knapp

Isabella County Youth and Farm Fair Plans Horse Show Changes

Isabella County Youth and Farm Fair Board approves a one day horse show on Friday of fast week eliminating stable horses and tent rental. Exhibitors will receive a 50 percent premium increase for Friday evening participation. Queen contest rules and royal duties are assigned to Mrs. DeWayne Kyser and her committee for the Tuesday talent show.

Isabella County Youth and Farm Fair Board of Directors Chester Brown DeWayne Kyser Kyser Harold Anderson Lawrence Townsend i Orville Klumpp Bob Bean Truman Farrand Earl Hafer Ernest Klumpp Lewis Bowen Ray Hamilton Ewart Bowerman Dale Zingery Eugene Meorge John Hafer Isabella Livestock Producers Association Norris Ingells

Allen opens new restaurant in Shepherd with family help

Mr and Mrs Walter Allen formerly of St Louis have opened a restaurant in Shepherd in the former Shepherd Recreation building. Two daughters assist at home and their married daughter Mrs Beverly Rooks of St Louis joins. The eatery will serve regular meals plus Friday Saturday chicken dinners.

Walter Allen St. Louis Shepherd Shepherd Recreation

Junior High Concert Tonight at Shepherd Public Schools

The Junior High Music Department presents its first concert tonight April 10 featuring the 7th and 8th grade Glee Club Beginning and Junior Bands. Selections include Annie Laurie Stranger in Paradise March Liee Holiday in France and Little Bop Riding Hood Novelty.

Shepherd Public Schools Glee Club Annie Laurie March Liee France

Good Friday Service At Methodist Church

The Methodist Church invites all to a Good Friday service at 1:30 PM led by Rev. Newton Huffine. The message titled Three Crosses On Golgotha will be based on Luke 23 and the service is expected to end around 2:20 PM.

The Methodist Church Newton Huffine

Park Program Supervised by Shepherd High’s Al DuBois

The Shepherd Recreation Association names Al DuBois, a Shepherd High School instructor and assistant coach, as summer Park Program supervisor. Funds are needed to run the program through the season, with Rotary Club membership drives and a Little League candy sale planned to support equipment and supervision.

Shepherd Recreation Association Shepherd High School al” DuBois Rotary Club Recreation Association Little League

Faster Seal Sales One Third To Goal

Don Carr, president of the Isabella County Society for Crippled Children and Adults, reports $1200 raised toward a $3300 goal for the Easter Seals campaign running through Easter Sunday April 15. Planned events include Handicrafters sale Filly Day April 5-6 a Ward Theatre party and a street dance. The society has aided over 60 local people with various handicaps and maintains a loan closet for equipment.

Don Carr Isabella County Society For Ward Theatre Easter Seals Society Isabella County

Rural Isabella County to Launch 1963 Cancer Crusade Chairwoman Named

Mrs. Paul Warmbrunn of Shepherd will chair rural towns and townships for the Isabella County Cancer Crusade 1963. She serves as vice president of the Isabella County Unit of the American Cancer Society and will work with Mrs. Durell Emling and Mrs. Robert Wardrop. The crusade opens April 19 at Zion Lutheran Church Mt Pleasant at 2 p.m. Workers will receive materials and instructions.

Paul Warmbrunn Shepherd Isabella County

Mid-Michigan Corn Contest Meeting At Ithaca

A Mid-Michigan 150 Bushel Corn Contest meeting will be held at 8 p m on Thursday April 18 at the Commercial National Bank of Ithaca. Attendees will hear the latest corn growing methods from representatives of an agricultural chemical firm seed corn companies the extension office and a fertilizer company. 1962 Gratiot County 4 H corn king Kendall English of Breckenridge will discuss how he produced 247 bushels per acre last year. All central Michigan corn growers are invited refreshments provided.

Mid-Michigan Commercial National Bank Michigan

Remember To Enroll Your Kindergartner

Kindergarten enrollment for next year will be held in Shep herd and in Winn on Tuesday April 16. Enrollment runs 9 00 to 11 30 A M and 1 00 to 3 00 P M in each kindergarten room. To enroll a child must be five by December 1 birth certificate required. The child must accompany the parent to acquaint himself with the building.

Shepherd Winn

Pancake and Maple Syrup Festival Plans Outline

Festival organizers finalize plans for the Shepherd Sugar Bush Corporation fundraiser at Shepherd Senior High School Cafeteria on Saturday April 20 from 7 AM to 8 PM. A 9:30 PM to 1:30 AM dance at Oddfellow hall features a local orchestra. About 160 gallons of syrup produced this year with 7000 dollars in the fund.

Shepherd Sugar Bush Corporation Nature Shepherd Senior High School Oddfellow Hall

Central Michigan University elects class officers

Two well known local youths were chosen as class officers at Central Michigan University in last Wednesday elections. Judy Bollman was elected secretary of the senior class and Charlotte Sponseller was named treasurer of the junior class.

Central Michigan University Judy Bollman Sheepherd High Charlotte Sponseller

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John Harris S.H.S Bob Small St. Vincent de Paul County Board of Education Owen New Restaurant Junior High Music Department Cancer Crusade Ithaca Central Judy Bellman
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