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Newspaper
Shepherd Argus
Location
Shepherd, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Aug 01, 1962
Page
1
A weekly column reports a proposed fire board with two members from the village council and three from township boards, raising worries about conflicts of interest and chief authority. It warns insurance rates may rise if drills and instruction are not pursued, and lists local calendar items and brief anecdotes.
Shepherd announces the opening of Dr. Ervin as its new dentist with a modern, comfortable practice. Equipment is in place and finishing touches are underway for a scheduled Monday, August 6 opening. The facility aims to offer top design and patient comfort.
An eight week supervised recreation program runs 9 AM to 4 PM five days a week at Shepherd's Village Park with over 100 children daily. Weekly bus trips to St Louis pool, swimming classes, Friday Special Events, and multiple sports and hobby activities occupy participants. Volunteer staff include 20 women park supervisors and numerous ball club officials. annual membership fees are needed to continue.
The Varsity Club of Shepherd High School sponsors a trip for football players to attend a Detroit Lions versus Cleveland Browns game. The event supports the Fresh Air Benefit with Coach Nelson arranging transportation. cars depart Shepherd at 1 p.m. Saturday, August 11.
Candidates certified to run for Michigan State Senate will appear on all ballots and voting machines for the August 7, 1962 primary. Secretary James M. Hare ordered county clerks to list the certified names and ensure absentee ballots reflect them after a U.S. Supreme Court stay on cancelling the primary. Governor Swainson supported proceeding with the primary.
Students will receive letters about band camp to be held August 20-24 from 8 30 to 12 00 daily on the football field. The program teaches playing and marching techniques and plans are under way for 1962 pre game activities.
Alma College expects to enroll 925 students for fall with 300 freshmen arriving September 16 for a three day orientation. 20 percent of new students come from out of state across 21 states plus Mexico Burma Finland Trinidad Iran England and Canada. Work on Shepherd's water mains by Midland contractor Dryer Bros. proceeds to install durable cast iron mains and a new pumping system to be operational this fall. Mrs. Glenn Brown visited Lee McKinley at the Lansing hospital on Sunday.
The Lyle McBride family lost most furnishings and clothes in an early fire last Sunday while away on vacation in Marquete UP. Chippewa Street Church of Christ sponsors a public drive for immediate aid, seeking furniture, appliances, dishes, beds, and clothing donations with specific sizes and contact Mr Forest Rhodes at Prcetor B2B-3351.
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