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Newspaper
Shepherd Argus
Location
Shepherd, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Dec 11, 1963
Page
1
Rajmohan Gandhi leads 100000 people in Trivandrum as part of a 4529 mile national march to mobilize Indians for a moral program. He calls for tax payments, bribe-free government, living wages, fair work, and each family to support the revolution.
December marks the start of the Christmas rush at Shep herd Post Office as mail volume is expected to hit near record levels nationwide. Local Postmaster Farnan urges early mailing with Zip Code use to aid delivery and reduce damage, noting new 5 cent Christmas stamps and improved first class handling.
The Rotary Club of Shepherd will provide help to several families at Christmas as in past years. Donations of clothing toys and canned items are welcome. Contributions can be given to any member or left at the Methodist Church.
Dow Chemical's stabilized methylacetylene propadiene gas named one of Industrial Research magazine's 100 most significant new technical products of 1963. Marketed through a distributor network as MAPP, the fuel aids metal cutting brazing flame hardening and heating with a balance of safety and efficiency.
In a December safety campaign address Michigan Trucking Association President J Herman Files warns Christmas road accidents claim 1290 American lives for 1962 and urges responsible behavior during party hours to honor the season and protect fellow motorists.
The Nursery and Beginners Departments of Orchard Avenue Church of Christ sponsor a Christmas party for pupils and their mothers in the church basement Saturday afternoon December 14 from 2:00 p m to 3:30 p m.
The Shepherd Woman's Club will hold its Christmas Party Thursday evening December 12 at 8 00 in the Shepherd State Bank Community Room. Committee members are Mrs Mabel Brattin Mrs Hazel Root and Mrs David Burrows Donations to the Dress and Jean Drive will be collected at the event.
Carl J. Bozer a 63 year old Deerfield Township supervisor in Isabella County and chairman of the county board died at Central Michigan Community Hospital after a short illness. A farmer for years he operated an 80 acre Deerfield Township farm. Funeral services were held today at Stinson Funeral Home Mt Pleasant and he was buried in Ferris Center cemetery Montcalm County.
Urgent call for donations to Traverse City State Hospital in Michigan to help needy patients. New gifts are requested, not wrapped, with wrapping materials included, by December 21 for hospital distribution. Gifts addressed to The Community Relations Department, Traverse City State Hospital.
Santa will visit Shepherd this Friday evening from 7 to 9 pm and Saturday 1 to 6 pm to give treats to youngsters. He returns the following week on Friday and Saturday at the same times. The Shepherd Argus runs Lucky Numbers the week of December 18 with numbers posted at participating businesses. Adults claim gifts. kids can help track numbers across days December 19 20 21.
Paul Joseph Martin a 15 year old student from Mt. Pleasant was fatally injured when a tractor overturning crushed him while four other boys fled or were thrown clear. The incident occurred as youths were riding the tractor with no injuries reported among the others.
Methodist Church hosts a potluck Fellowship Saturday night at 6 30 with Methodist Men organizing. Senior Youth Fellowship ushers are invited as guests and a program on ushering will be presented.
Arthur Bradley longtime Shepherd resident and businessman died at his Beulah home after a long illness last Friday. He moved to Shepherd in 1943 to run a variety store and retired in the early 1950s. Bradley served on the village council multiple terms and was elected Village President in 1948. Survived by his two sons Edwin of Frankfort and Wynn of Toronto. Mrs Bradley had died several years earlier. Funeral services were held at Beulah Monday.
Michigan's winter sports areas show rapid growth with 85 centers listed in the new Winter Sports Guide and Ski Map. William T. McGraw, director of the Michigan Tourist Council, notes major development and new facilities as skiers await the season. Copies of the guide are free from the Lansing office.
Intensive MSU research by Dr M Wayne Adams and Axel Andersen yields three new navy bean varieties Michelite 62 Gratiot and Saginaw to be released to commercial growers next spring The program notes Sanilac and Seaway beans already account for over 85 percent of Michigan navy beans State 1963 yields reach a record 8 3 million cwt
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