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Newspaper
Shepherd Argus
Location
Shepherd, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Dec 06, 1961
Page
1
The Shepherd State Bank sets an open house on Thursday December 14 from 10 00 a m to 8 30 p m at the new bank building. Visitors may see refreshments prizes and gifts as added features with a detailed follow up in next week’s issue. Argus Photo
The Good Neighbor Contest sponsored by the Ladies Auxiliary VFW is underway with entries already received. January 15 is the closing date to allow time for review and selection of a winner based on variety and quality of good deeds. Send letters and cards to Box 301 Shepherd Michigan.
John Wilberding is chosen master of ceremonies for the program Ive Got A Secret on January 25 at the High School Auditorium. Stu Gillison returns as announcer and the Ladies Auxiliary 8215 VFW sponsors the event, promising a fun evening.
Frank C. Riggle of Winn died Saturday at his home at age 81. Born July 29, 1880 in Winn he was a lifelong resident, retired farmer, and member of the Winn Masonic Order Modern Woodsmen and Methodist Church. Funeral services were held Tuesday at 2 p.m. in Winn Methodist Church with interment in Union Cemetery. Surviving are his wife Nettie, a son Franklin of Midland, a sister Ethel Cassatt, a brother Fred, two grandchildren and five step children.
Word arrives that E. C. Wilson of Santa Anna California died Saturday December 2. He was a Shepherd grocery merchant years ago and was uncle to Mrs. Mace Crowell of Shepherd.
Jacques Barosin’s The Prophets Of The Old Testament will be shown at the University Center on Central Michigan University campus from December 17 to 15. Barosin previously displayed seventy five water color Life of Christ works in Mt Pleasant in 1959 drawing nearly 4000 viewers. His Head of Christ has earned international acclaim. The Mt Pleasant Ministerial Association organizes the exhibit featuring eighteen oil on panel figures, three by eight feet each.
Max E. Rhode 67 of Isabella County died December 2 1961. He was a life long farmer. Survived by wife Evalee children Donald Arnold Robert Ferdinand Max Jr Freida Lucille Donna Geraldine Joyce Barbara and Aileen and many grandchildren and siblings. Funeral held December 5 at Stinson Funeral Home with Rev. Fredrick Coellner officiating. Interment Riverside Cemetery.
An article based on IRS officials and U S News and World Report warns of a new era of tax collection driven by electronic computers. It details automatic matching of reported income, penalties for nonreporting, and potential jail for civil fraud, with emphasis on gradual nationwide rollout starting in the Southeast and extending by 1966.
Over one hundred representatives from Hollywood Wall Street and business and student groups from Canada and the U S left New York for Rio de Janeiro by charter jet to attend the Assembly of Moral Re Armament of the World in December at the Quixilandiana Hotel in Fetropolis. The assembly called by Brazil's General Bethlem and Marshal Tavora is described as a next step in a continental ideological offensive. Peru's President Pardo says the assembly will yield a dynamic answer to the threat and victory will come after a fight. Nobusuke Kishi lauds the event as a milestone and cites the performance of The Tiger in Santiago. Amb. Standley says Moral Re Armament proves an effective anti Communist force expanding across continents.
Mrs Jeanette Brattin hosted a Saturday afternoon recital party at her home on December 2. Students taking part included Peggy Heigly Bobby Warmbrunn Danny Spencer Cheryl Gimmey Denise Narth er Judy Hollenbeck Debara Hunter Pam Myers Patti Myers Jane Bailey Louanne Gates Chuck Warmbrunn Bill Lantz Linda Lethorn Sandra Pyles Carol Willis Cynthia Purcell Brian Cohoon Marcia Willis Scott Derry Christine Workman Pamela Workman
Shepherd plans two Saturday visits from Santa beginning this Saturday at 2 30 PM. Local merchants sponsor a Christmas Drawing with prizes and 50 or more winners. Registration is free at participating stores. drawing occurs December 16 at the Coe Township Community Center.
Word from the North Pole says Santa Claus arrives in Shepherd this Saturday December 9 at 2 30 p m at the Community Building to greet local children. A good turnout is urged to welcome Santa and he will collect letters and chat with kids while offering treats.
State Police at Rockford report two Grand Rapids drivers kept high beams on causing frustration. The leading motorist, outraged by the second car not dimming for oncoming traffic, stopped at a stop sign and kicked in both rival headlights.
Michigan state officials initiate an orderly removal of between 15 000 and 20 000 private signs placed in the public right of way on state highways. State Highway Commissioner John C. Mackie argues the ban is compelled by law and federal rules to ensure fairness and reduce traffic hazards.
Citizens' Mutual Auto Insurance of Howell Michigan says motorists will not be affected by the November 15 rate rise. Local agent Dick Murphy explains the company is not considering a rate increase this time and sets rates independently based on the experience of its own policyholders.
Mr and Mrs Thelo Gifford of Route 3 Pleasant celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary with an open house at Winn Masonic Hall on Sunday November 26. They were married November 28 1911 in Stanwood Michigan by Rev Rhodes. They have four children Lucetta Metcalf Kenneth Gifford Phyllis Henninger and Marjorie Barrett plus 16 grandchildren and 17 great grandchildren. About 125 guests attended and gifts included a money tree. The cake was baked by granddaughters Marilyn Dash Sue Richardson and Lorraine Wheeler.
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