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Newspaper
Shepherd Argus
Location
Shepherd, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Aug 09, 1961
Page
1
Don Zinn created oil murals for the new Benn's Kitchenette private dining room with a 36 person capacity. The space features gray beige sand tones and yellow chairs and will be reservation only, ideal for wedding breakfasts and family occasions.
The 23rd annual Midland County Fair runs six days starting Monday August 14 featuring agriculture commerce industry and family entertainment. Highlights include a full lineup of events across agriculture and trade with many activities for all ages.
An organizational Civil Defense meeting will be held at the north Townhall on Thursday evening August 10 at 8 00 to coordinate efforts of interested residents. Mr Ray Martin area C D director from Mt Pleasant will attend to share the latest information with attendees.
Area appeal highlights blood use and supply and credits Red Cross for about two million bottles annually. Quote emphasizes volunteers keep blood available and safe. See Blood Drive, Page 3.
In a reminiscence, the writer recalls no buses for kids to swim and describes travel by foot as people called it Shank's Mare. The old swimming hole lay on the Salt River near Stahlman's.
About 55 antique cars with 200 people stop in Shepherd for a morning halt during a two day St Louis to Houghton Lake tour. Members from many Michigan towns visit the chamber and greet local officials while the cars are on display for onlookers.
The 3.3 mile stretch of US-27 freeway at Mt. Pleasant will open to northbound traffic from Deerfield Road to M-20. Southbound traffic remains on existing US-27 until Mt. Pleasant to Clare is ready. The opening was moved up a week due to early completion.
Groundbreaking ceremonies set for August 13 to begin a new school and convent for the parish. The project totals 176 448 41 dollars at 11 46 per square foot and depends on a Harvest Fund Drive. Architect A Charles Jones Associates Flint Michigan leads the design, with Rademacher Brothers St Johns as general contractor. Rt Rev Msgr Edward N Alt Mt Pleasant will bless the ground and Fr Edward Roczen will break ground. Fr John Sheehy of Muskegon will speak on Catholic Education, followed by Benediction.
The 15th annual Isabella Youth and Farm Fair runs August 15 to 19 with 4-H and FFA youth showcasing crops, calves, and exhibits. Organizers promise entertainment for all and aim to set attendance records amid community support and county pride.
A charity game to aid Phil Fox, son of Mr. and Mrs. Myron Fox of Mt. Pleasant, injured in an auto accident. Blanchard High School faces Alma High School at 3 PM on the Blanchard diamond, with prior summer meetings noted as strong competition. Public attendance urged to support the cause.
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