05 Aug 1964
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Newspaper
Shepherd Argus
Location
Shepherd, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Aug 05, 1964
Page
1
Veteran Isabella County Clerk Maynard S. Gilmore announces a ninth term bid in the November election. He is unopposed in the September primary and urges qualified residents to vote by August 3 registration cutoff. State Fair Home Arts entries are due August 7 with a new director and a new state fair building.
The State Highway Department will auction 24 landlocked surplus parcels across Kent Ionia Muskegon Newaygo and Isabella counties on August 19 in Grand Rapids. Bids start at 25 up to 5875 with access only via neighboring property. Printed notices with sketches and legal descriptions available from Kenneth Harbron Grand Rapids district office.
The College Week event, sponsored by MSU Cooperative Extension Service and Continuing Education Service, ran July 21 to July 24. Attendees from Shepherd area included Helen Kennedy, Merita VanVranken, Emma von, Ila Eisenberger, Marjory Kingman, Connie Wert, and Esther Bryant.
The 1964 Isabella County Youth and Farm Fair Premium Book features a portrait of Ernie Klumpp on the cover. Klumpp has helped prepare the fair since its revival eighteen years ago, contributing to the county fair's growth. The 144 page book lists ads from over 100 Isabella County businesses and includes premium details and the full program.
Michigan war veterans are honored at the Ionia Free Fair on Friday August 14 designated as Veterans Day. Delegations from veterans organizations and veterans hospitals will attend. Fair Secretary Manager C L Teachworth notes plans and participation details.
Charles Clark and John Peters of St. Louis High School attend Olivet College sponsored by the Community Education Department. Five divisions biology chemistry economics journalism political science explore interdivision links to government. A mock political convention closes the three week program on August 8, 1964 at 8 45 a m open to the public.
Edward A. Meany Jr. argues the wheat program harms farmers by removing vote influence, retroactively nullifying last year’s No vote, and keeping prices below world levels. He says Michigan wheat shortfalls and imports reveal program flaws and poor value to producers.
The Automobile Club of Michigan urges drivers to pull completely off the road before taking pictures to avoid blocking traffic. Observing safety rules creates a peaceful moment to compose a shot and offers a welcome break for travelers.
The measure, co sponsored by Rep Elford A Cederberg, raises student beneficiary age to 22 under the Social Security Act and grants a 5 percent payment increase. It adds widows eligible at 60, and extends coverage to self employed physicians and local police and fire departments.
The 14th annual Sunrise Service at the Michigan State Fair will be held at 8 a.m. Sunday August 30 in cooperation with the Detroit Council of Churches. Admission to the Fairgrounds is free before the service begins. Speaker will be Dr. Robert Bruce Pierce senior pastor of Chicago Temple First Methodist Church.
The Joe Ulsh Auxiliary announces its bake sale is moved to this Saturday August 8. Members are asked to bring donations early and note the new date.
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