Shepherd launches Laun dry Village in former Ken's store
The Shepherd Argus notes the 68th year and introduces Laun dry Village in the former Ken's Variety Store building run by Eugene Mathews of Traverse City. Ten single load Norge washers and two double load machines plus four 40 pound dryers serve villagers with 24 7 access. The paper marks long publication and changes from Isabella County Republican to reflect town name.
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Shepherd
Ken’s Variety Store
Eugene Mathews
Traverse City
Norge
Shepherd Argus
Isabella County Republican
Tom Williams Earns Three All-State Honors at Shepherd High
Shepherd senior Tom Williams, a standout in football and basketball, was named to the All-Conference Mid Michigan B League team the Free Press Dream Team and the Associated Press All-State team. Teammate Stan Seifker also earned Honorable Mention in AP. The article reflects on the town's bustling past and local notices mixed with Williams’ achievements.
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Tom Williams
Shepherd
The
Free Press
Associated Press
Athele Te
Tom
Shepherd High
Williams
Bet
Stan Seifker
United Fund Drive Falls Short in Shepherd Village
A weekend tallied $682.45 raised for the United Fund in Shepherd, well below the $865.00 village quota and less than last year’s donations. Harry A. Brattin Sr. led business solicitations with $475.00, while 16 women volunteers conducted a house-to-house canvass.
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Donald Gates
United Fund
Shepherd
Harry A. Brattin Sr
R O P Campaign Still Short Of Goal
Isabella County CROP director Charles Spencer reports $800 in cash and $100 in produce toward the county goal of a car load of beans. The 1960 drive seeks $1500 in cash and produce with gifts welcomed from city residents. Contact Spencer in rural Shepherd or Ray Hoyle Mt. Pleasant or send contributions to CROP Treasurer John Benford.
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Isabella County
Charles Spencer
Spencer
Christian Rural Overseas
Mr. Spencer
Ray Hoyle
Mt. Pleasant
John Benford
Supervisors Approve Bids On New Jail
Isabella County voters authorize a 42 capacity jail with contracts totaling 406 848 approved 16 to 3 in a special session. Extra 31 848 beyond the 375 000 bond comes from other funds including 20 000 from the 1949 county farm sale and 8 500 in parking meter funds with 8 000 in bond interest.
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Isabella County
Ernest Schmidt
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O. L. White
Frank Worthington
Frank
Ed L. Ashworth
John Garner
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John F. Ryans Bank
I. N. Shepherd
Bancroft and Son
Society
Yesteryear
Shepherd Stores
J. H. Struble
John F. Ryan Bank
C. A. Davis
S. Wesels
F. Bancroft and Son
Swortout Bros
State Department
Cancu Opencer
Grand Tkapias
Grand Rapids
New York
Colorado
Cleveland
Washington
Ruth
Maria Halpin
Oscar
Democratic Party
R. C. Hendricks and Son
Saginaw
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