Township Library Moves To New Quarters
The Coe Township Library has moved to the Coe Township Community Center with a sign designating it as the Coe Township Library. A special election may be called this summer to reconsider funding and operation costs as Mt Pleasant Library will continue service until fall.
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Coe Township
Shepherd
Cohoon
McCarty
Robert Adams
Franklin Switcher
A. C. Grim
Mt. Pleasant
All-Sports Banquet Honors Shepherd Athletes
The Shepherd High School All-Sports Banquet will be held at the High School Cafeteria on Wednesday May 1. Principal notes include football league co championship with St Charles, wrestling in first year, and strong prospects for baseball and track. Lyle Bennett of Central Michigan University and track star Barry Jacobson expected to attend. Tickets $1.75 on sale at the Principal’s office and John’s Barber Shop.
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Shepherd High School
Lyle Bennett
Central Michigan University
Barry Jacobson
St. Charles
Shepherd High
John
V F W Auxiliary Elects Officers
The Joe Ulsh Auxiliary 8215 V F W elected officers at their meeting last week Tuesday evening Pearl Freeze was re elected for another year as president as was Bettie Leatherman Sr Vice and Evelyn Coughlin Jr See V F W Aux Page 6
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Joe Ulsh
V.F.W
Pearl Freeze
Bettie Leatherman Sr
Evelyn Coughlin Jr
Market Report Prices for Grains and Beans
Oats 63 Wheat 1.98 Barley 1.50 Corn 1.10 Rye 1.00 Soy Beans 2.40 Navy Beans 6.30 marked for trade. Prices listed reflect current market quotes and commodity levels across grains and beans.
Donald P. Barrett Retires as State Apiarist
Donald P. Barrett, longtime Shepherd resident and Michigan state apiarist for 32 years, was honored at a recognition dinner in Lansing. State Agriculture Director George S. McIntyre praised his career and a resolution of commendation was presented. Barrett led as president of the National Apiary Inspectors of America and is a life member of the Michigan Beekeepers Association.
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Donald P. Barrett
Shepherd
State Department of Agriculture
Michigan
Lansing
Georges. McIntyre
Barrett
Department
McIntyre
National Apiary Inspectors of America
Michigan Beekeepers Association
High School Vocal Dept Presents May Day Concert
Shepherd High School hosts the May 2 concert at 8:00 p.m. featured by about 135 voices from the Ninth Grade Girls Glee Club Senior High Girls Glee Club and the High School Mixed Choir. Carl White solos with numbers from Music Man and West Side Story. Accompanists include Susan Guild Jacque Whitmore and Sue Hawk. directed by Claude Lemmer and Agatha Swenson.
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Shepherd High School
Leonard Bernstein
Carl White
Corb Brattin
Dale Hughes
Tom Berry
Margaret Heighley
Marilyn Moeggenberg
Carol Willis
Eugene Franke
Susan Guild
Jacque Whitmore
Sue Hawk
Claude Lemmer
Agatha Swenson
Loyalty Day Observance Urged by VFW Auxiliary
The Joe Ulsh Auxiliary 8215 VFW urges observation of Loyalty Day on May 1. President Eisenhower signed Public Law 529 in 1958 designating the day to reaffirm American values and counter Red May Day propaganda. Citizens are urged to display the flag and participate.
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Joe Ulsh
V.F.W
Eisenhower
United States of America
School Election June 10 Sees Two Seek Re-Election
Two Shepherd Board of Education members will seek four year terms in the June 10 school election. Clifford Willis completes two three year terms while Orville Klumpp seeks re election. Petitions require 25 valid signatures and must be filed by 4 00 p m Saturday May 11 with Richard Salisbury secretary of the board. The district also requires all school workers to have TB shots. Kindergarten registration from April 16 drew 84 and is expected to reach about 100 before fall.
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Shepherd Board of Education
Clifford Willis
Orville Klumpp
Richard Salisbury
Village President Proclaims Mental Health Awareness
The village president issues a mental health proclamation citing President Kennedy and urging improved staff and facilities in state mental hospitals, calling for government, organizations, and citizens to support modern treatment benefits and continued hospital improvements.
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Kennedy
Open House Planned for Edmore Church
The parish of St. Margaret Mary's Catholic Church Edmore invites the public to an open house on Sunday April 28 from 1 to 4 p m. The event at highway M 46 one mile west of Edmore will feature Reverend Edwin Thome and members of the Knights of Columbus Council Edmore Stanton area and Catholic Women's Club.
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St. Margaret Mary’s Catholic Church
Edmore
M-46
Edwin Thome
Knights
St. Margaret Mary’s Church
Eugene Parker
Catholic Women’s Club
George Hamblin
Edmore-Stanton Area
Knights of Columbus Council
J. Garrett Verplanck
St. Margaret Mary Church
Maple Syrup Festival Draws Big Local Crowd
The Annual Maple Syrup Festival on Saturday served 982 people with pancakes sausage and syrup plus coffee. Co chairs Walter Dean Irene Doepker led planning. Mrs Bessie Musser and Mrs Mable Kyser led kitchen and dining rooms. Neill Williams Donald L Myers sponsored car tours. Total receipts reached 982 dollars with expenses pending.
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Bessie Musser
Mable Kyser
Butler
1.C.C.F. Hall
Sugar Six
Claude Lemmer
Janie Hackett
Neil Williams
Donald L. Myers
Walter Dean
Irene Doepker
Managers Umpires Needed For Local Little League
Community recreation officials seek one manager for a team and two for the pony league. Umpires are also needed for both leagues as the season approaches. Volunteers can contact Russell Lethorn at Shepherd Dry Cleaners Warren Cole or Gene Ross to offer time and support for the boys.
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Recreation Association
Russell Lethorn
The
Shepherd Dry Cleaners
Warren Cole
Gene Ross
State Police Warn Of Child Molestation Risk In Warm Months
Sgt Dan Kostrzewa Mt Pleasant state police post urges parents to warn children against strangers and accepting gifts as molestation complaints rise in warm weather. He notes 571 sex offense complaints statewide last year, down from 593 in 1961, underscoring ongoing risk.
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Dan Kostrzewa
Mt. Pleasant
Kostrzewa
Sgt. Kostrzewa
Cyma Accepts Principal Appointment at Holton School
J C Cyma, Shepherd High School head basketball coach, accepts the principal post at Holton School. He will begin duties July 1, after considering offers from several Class A and B schools. Holton lies about 15 miles northeast of Muskegon in Muskegon County.
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Norman Peckham
Holton High School
J. C. Clyma
Shepherd High School
Holton School
Clyma
Shepherd
Holton
Muskegon County
Muskegon
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Township Library
Argus
All-Sports
V.F.W. Auxiliary
Market Report
John Campbell
State Police
J. C. Cyma
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