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Newspaper
Shepherd Argus
Location
Shepherd, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Dec 14, 1960
Page
3
Secretary of State James M. Hare reports a 3 percent drop in vehicle sales tax revenue in 1960 despite higher car sales. He attributes the decline to lower cost compact cars and large discounts on 1960 1961 models, noting average vehicle prices fell about 140.33 dollars from last year and the per-transaction tax slipped from 52.94 to 48.73 dollars.
Michigan 4 H winners in dairy safety entomology and swine earned all expense trips to the National 4 H Club Congress in Chicago. Karen Spike 18 of Manchester led dairy with 40 head including eight home bred. Douglas Sanders 18 of Mason led safety. Austin O'Malley 18 of Melvin led entomology. William Lutz 20 of Saline led swine. each profile notes long 4 H careers and future farming aims.
Betty Carroll promotes a Europe escorted tour for 12 countries priced from 747 dollars. Packages depart from New York by ship or plane with spring summer or fall options and include passport handling hotels and sightseeing. Contact Criterion Tours for a free folder at 17 East 49th Street New York. Also notes gift certificates for men’s hats as Christmas gifts from clothiers.
Install acoustical tiles on ceilings to absorb up to 85 percent of noise with easy DIY installation and decorative design options.
Homemakers can add to family health and attractiveness in 1961. Two outstanding products are Pine-Sol a cleanser that cleans disinfects deodorizes and kills 99 percent of household germs and Perma Starch a plastic laundry starch that lasts through 8 15 washings keeps linens and clothing neater longer.
Edison announces the Escort a portable battery operated dictating machine for business professionals. It is designed for office or road use with a minimal set of operating devices to make correct usage practically automatic.
The Shepherd Post Office will be open Saturday December 17 until 6 pm to expedite Christmas mail. Hours resume on following Saturdays. Postmaster Walker urges residents to mail early for delivery by Christmas. Mr Claude Anthony attends the Road Commissioners convention in Grand Rapids this week.
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