Senator Begick visits Shepherd to hear constituents views
State Senator Lester O. Begick visited Shepherd last Thursday to learn constituent views on issues likely to reach the Legislature in the fall Special Session and the following regular session. He sought the council of Stewart Curtiss while Supervisor Elton Salisbury and Mark Adams listened to the discussion on proposed bean legislation.
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Lester O. Begick
Shepherd
Stewart Curtiss
Elton Salisbury
Mark Adams
Arndt Motor Sales Expands To Marine Supplies
Marine Department adds boating goods as horsepower in outboard motors and boat design draw buyers. Arndt Motor Sales now offers water ski gear and a range of boats with motors for many sizes, inviting customers to look and ask for what they want.
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Arndt Motor
Labor Day Horse Shoe Tournament Aims To Crown County Champion
The Second Annual Labor Day Horse Shoe Pitchers Tour nament will be held at Shepherd courts to determine Isa bella County champion. Four classes welcome all levels from amateur to expert with prizes for winners and runners up. Courts will be lit for after hours practice and participation. sign up within two weeks with Don Hexwherington or Martin Coughlin or register at the courts. The Wolverine State Horse Shoe Pitchers Association sponsors the event under Herb McBride. Last year drew strong turnout.
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Isabella County
Shepherd Courts
Don Hexwherington
Martin Coughlin
Wolverine State Horse Shoe Pitchers Association
Herb McBride
New Christmas Stamps and Seals Previewed by Post Office
The Post Office Department and the National Tuberculosis Association unveil a 5 cent Christmas stamp showing the National Christmas Tree near the White House and a pair of Christmas seals depicting winter scenes a snowman and a snowhouse. The seals are designed for pairing in blocks of four and carry the red double barred cross. Postmaster General J Edward Day and Peter W Janss of Des Moines Iowa, president of the Association, outline the plans as holiday issues roll off the presses.
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the Post Office Department
National Tuberculosis Association
White House
J. Edward Day
Pe'er W. Janss
Des Moines
Iowa
Four men named to revise Michigan election code
The four men appointed to recommend changes in the Michigan Election Code include Rep. Russell H. Strange Rep. Rollo G. Conlin State Elections Director Robert M. Montgomery and deputy Bernard J. Appl Conlin chairs the 18 member Constitutional Implementation Committee Strange heads the House Elections Committee and leads a sub committee on Elections
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Michigan
Russell H. Strange
Clare
Rollo G. Conlin
Tipton
Robert M. Montgomery
Bernard J. Appl
Conlin
Rep. Strange
House
Miss Dreamer Wins Jaycees Sponsored Fair Queen Contest
17 year old Miss Dreamer daughter of Mrs Marion Dreamer was judged the winner at Shepherd High School in a three category contest sponsored by the Shepherd Jaycees. She will compete for Isabella County Fair Queen with the August 20 final in view and has won a $10 gift certificate styling and flowers.
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Shepherd
Mt. Pleasant
Dreamer
Jaycees
Joyce
Schell Resigns to Join Ferris State College
Paul Schell a math instructor at Shepherd Public Schools resigns his post. The board accepts the resignation reluctantly and Ferris State College hires him for an instructor position. Superintendent Warmbrunn notes all teaching posts are filled except Schell’s vacancy for the coming year.
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Paul Schell
Shepherd Public Schools
Board of Education
Ferris State College
Supt. Warmbrunn
Schell
Shepherd Village to Hear Zoning Ordinance Sept 3
The Shepherd Village Council sets September 3 for hearings on the proposed Village Zoning Ordinance. Hearings occur at 8 00 p m in the Public Meeting Room of Shepherd State Bank with public invited to express views. The ordinance may become effective after all legal requirements are met.
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Shepherd Village Council
Shepherd State Bank
Class of ’50 Reunion Held at Island Park
The 1950 class of Shep herd High School met at Island Park in Mt. Pleasant on Sunday August 11 for a picnic. Seventeen members attended with husbands and families. Mrs. Yvonne Estep Boyer of Midland is reported deceased. They reminisced, viewed photos, and planned another reunion to be announced later.
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The
Shepherd High School
Island Park
Mt. Pleasant
Yvonne Estep Boyer
Midland
Final Preparations for Isabella County Fair Open August 20
Officials of the Isabella County Youth and Farm Fair prepared for the 1963 event to open August 20 at Island Park in Mt. Pleasant. More than 4000 entries across open class, 4 H and F F A categories were expected, spanning photo exhibits to half ton steers.
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Isabella County
Island Park
Mt. Pleasantt
Violent Storm Disrupts Power and Telecom Services
A violent electrical storm knocked out power and telephone service in the area early Friday. After about two hours of semi darkness, electricity was restored to most customers and full service by noon. Telephone crews worked to restore communications quickly as the county prepared for the five day fair featuring the Grand Ole Opry lineup, King Exposition Circus with Hollywood Canines, Wanda and Tulsa elephants, and a midway of 16 rides.
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Grand Ole Opry Company
Duke of Paducah
Little Jimmy Dickens
Connie Hall
Red Levine
King Exposition Circus
King Circus
Hollywood Canines
Satan
Wanda
Tulsa
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Marine Department
Market Report
Labor Day
Jaycee
Fair Queen
Ferris
Haiti
Burundi
Africa
Saginaw
J. Winfred Stoerker
Bay County Council of Churches
Maurice Dean
Michigan Bean Shippers Association
Russell M. Hartzler
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