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Newspaper
Shepherd Argus
Location
Shepherd, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Aug 23, 1961
Page
1
National Grange Master Herschel D Newsom urges all eligible wheat growers to participate in the August 24 referendum. He supports the Wheat Certificate Program as the best temporary solution to the 1962 crop issue and calls for its quick acceptance and implementation.
Shorty Lambert announces a new horseshoe pitching court on his property beside Sunset Diner. With rising interest in the sport tournaments may be held soon and free to all. Teams may form for events in October. Cole's Campus Store donates trophies for winners. Contact Mr Lambert at Shepherd 4591 for details.
The Wright and Chippewa intersection changed from a flashing red to red amber green causing confusion Saturday. About two in five drivers paused or ran the light during the early hours, but no accidents were reported. A second light at Wright and Second will be converted next Saturday, August 26, with drivers urged to heed the signal to prevent accidents.
Readers urged to dig out old pictures of local interest and bring them to the office to share memories with the community. The appeal invites residents to contribute snapshots for a shared reminiscence project.
The Shepherd school system serving Shepherd Winn Campbell and Walling will open Tuesday September 5 with a half day to 11 30 am. New student registrations are underway at principal offices and grades7 to12 receive textbooks and locker assignments August 28 29 8 30 am to 4 00 pm in the high school cafeteria.
Robert A Garber Jr received his National Conference Board Examination Certificate on Monday morning. The certificate entitles him to practice Mortuary Science in nineteen states. He is set to take his State Board Exam in February 1962.
The Barrett sisters Nancy Margaret and Susan of Shepherd earned eight ribbons and three cash premiums at the Isa bells County Fair Pony Show. Susan won first in mare and colt with Goldust Copper Lady and Twinkle while Margaret placed fourth with Fashion Starlight Laungo and Captain B. Pat Travis earned fifth with Trixie and Nugget. Susan second in Pleasure Riding and Margaret fourth. Nancy silver in model mare with Fashion Star light Larigo. Large entry competition sponsored by Central Michigan Pony Breeders Association with Sulky roses and Roadster display.
Elton Grace becomes sixth recipient of life membership in the local VFW post. The milestone marks progress toward a permanent charter as twenty five life members qualify the post for that status.
The Shepherd high school Varsity Club sponsors an alumni football game at Veterans Memorial Field on Saturday evening September 9. Even year alumni face odd year alumni with Buss Myers and Bob Edmonds arranging subs. Registration with Coach Robert Nelson or at Doepker's Gas Station. Insurance covers all players. admission is 40c for adults and 25c for students.
Materials in libraries provide citizens with background on problems facing the Constitutional Conventions. Secretary urges reading for informed public understanding.
Ray Martin of Civil Defense urged Isabella County residents to register equipment for disaster or attack readiness. He demonstrated the Resources Book and asked owners of station wagons bulldozers cranes trucks welders light plants generators chain saws and cutting torches to submit registration forms by mail to Ray Martin or John Wilberding in Shepherd Michigan. He stressed cooperation and the life saving potential of timely information.
Frank Gall, 33, of Shepherd was ticketed for failure to yield after a collision at the Shepherd Road and US 27 Freeway intersection at 9 05 Monday morning. Mr and Mrs Hubert Mosser of Sandusky Ohio were northbound in a 1956 Chevrolet. The Mosser’s car sustained $350 in damage while Gall’s car was valued at $700. The Mosser couple received abrasions and bruises and were treated by a family doctor. Gall was uninjured.
The Yearbook Autograph Party will be held Thursday night in the new High School lounge from 7 to 9. The 1961 Yearbook will be distributed to students who signed up.
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