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Newspaper
Shepherd Argus
Location
Shepherd, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Aug 14, 1963
Page
7
State Auditor General Billie S Farnum announced a regular audit of Central Michigan University. The review checks accounting systems for compliance with governmental standards and potential irregularities in funds received or disbursed. The last state audit occurred on February 14 1962.
Mrs. Charlene Woodbury of Mt. Pleasant and several patients from Mt. Pleasant St Louis and Shepherd received care during the past week. Births include a girl April Ann born August 4 to Merrit and Merrit McBride of Shepherd weighing 5 pounds 8 ounces and a boy Patrick William born August 9 to Robert and Mrs. Wood of Shepherd weighing 7 pounds 5 ounces.
Rural Winn resident Alma Young remains in a full body cast from forehead to hips after three neck surgeries within a week. She welcomes contact from friends and relatives as she heals.
Wood Manor in Port Huron one resident Mrs Axtell enjoys hearing from kin and friends. Mrs Percy Hamlin is ill with a cold. Admitted to Central Michigan Community Hospital this week were Catherine Guthrie Craig Schlorff and Roberta Edlin. Mrs Anthony MyShock visited her daughter Mrs Luther Kelly at Pontiac General Hospital where she is improving slowly. Miss Roberta Clark is ill with a cold.
Shepherd residents share visits with relatives in Kalamazoo Harrison and Mt. Pleasant. A Chivington Reunion at Island Park drew about 75 attendees with a potluck dinner and a business meeting. Familial gatherings included Ubly Rock Lake Ionia Farm Fair and Island Park activity plus a 1950 Shepherd High School class reunion.
The Towersey Reunion gathered 82 members from Ionia Orleans Elwell Alma and Forest Hill on Sunday August 11 at Wright Park Alma Delbert Towersey was elected president and Darrell Towersey was named secretary and treasurer for the coming year The next reunion will be in Ionia on August 16 following a bountiful dinner and social hour
The Doll Reunion was held August 11 at Forest Hill Community Hall with 48 attendees from Ohio and Michigan. Events included candy making, badminton, pony rides, and a chicken dinner followed by visiting at the Hutchinson home. The Pine River School opens September 3 with two teachers.
On Thursday evening the Island Park stage features Little Jim Mey Dickens known as Mr Personality with Columbia recordings and TV film appearances. Connie Hall from Corbin Kentucky also appears with a strong country music résumé. Whitey Ford the Duke of Paducah hosts as master of ceremonies. Red Lovine and His Orchestra, MGM recording artists, will close the Grand Ole Opry style program after years of appearances since 1954.
Other grandstand events listed this week include the County Fair Queen Pageant horse and tractor pulling competition the big livestock parade and auction the annual county Tug of War Tournament and a Saturday night professional wrestling show.
Pitchers aim to top last year in both categories as clubs multiply in the area. Shepherd lists several young prospects each challenging veteran players while more participants begin now. Bring shoes or watch the boys pitch and soon join in.
The Stamps and Tuberculosis Association introduced new designs in a Thursday morning ceremony at the Post Office Department. Printing presses are producing large quantities of stamps and seals to carry holiday goodwill messages, backed by the National Tuberculosis Association.
The program aims to distribute more than 100 million seals to garner public support against tuberculosis and respiratory diseases. The Post Office Department plans to print two billion Christmas stamps.
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