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Newspaper
Shepherd Argus
Location
Shepherd, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Dec 22, 1965
Page
1
In 1962 Orchard Avenue Church of Christ adopted a square foot plan to raise 30 375 for a new church in Shepherd. A $10 000 boost brought total past target by 989 25. Construction hoped to start March 1 1966 with committees formed for further fundraising and Brother Lawrence Durham named Building and Finance Chairman.
Robert E. Bellingar of Route 3 died at Central Michigan Community hospital last Tuesday after a four day stay. Born October 19 1895 in Lincoln Township Isabella County he was a life long resident. Funeral services were held 2 p m Friday Dec 17 at Stinson Funeral Home with interment in Memorial Gardens Mt. Pleasant. He was survived by his wife Goldie children Barbara Fox Mt. Pleasant Robert Dale Bellingar Clare Imogene Ramey Edward Bellingar and Terry Lee Bellingar all of Mt. Pleasant ten grandchildren one brother Howard Mt. Pleasant one sister Mrs Jess Mannausau Detroit.
The Shepherd Chamber of Commerce sponsors residential and business decorations judging on December 22 with three impartial judges from Mt. Pleasant Alma and St. Louis chambers. Prizes total 50 dollars for homes and 15 dollars for businesses with 5 dollar and 10 dollar awards. Winners announced December 29 in the Argus.
Chief Davis the local Navy Recruiter announced that the Navy 120 day delay program is now open to all draft eligible men including those who have already received induction notices. The program allows enlistment in any service without losing prior benefits and preserves training center choices school guarantees job preference and the 120 day delay.
The Shepherd High School Music Department presented a festive Christmas concert to a sizable audience amid snowy weather. The Girls Glee Club featured Laura Fuller and Gayle King with Deanna Beard at the piano, directed by Mrs. JoAnn Bailey. The mixed chorus offered nine numbers led by soloists Coleen Kunik and Dave White. The Shepherd Concert Band, led by Mr. Lemmer, played seven Christmas selections, with three clarinet solos by Ken Priest, Pam Purtill, and Sharon Brien. The evening ended with high praise and growing audience support each year.
Shepherd Chamber of Commerce met to form an Industrial Development Corporation with plans by Francis Cauchon and four appointees from the Shepherd State Bank. Council debates included two Christmas parties by Joe Ulsh Auxiliary for Forgotten Forty at Michigan State Home and Training School and veterans at Saginaw hospital. Melvin J. Switzer, 55, found dead from shotgun wounds at home, cremated services held, survivors include wife Virginia and two sons.
The Grotto hosts Christ in Christmas readings from Luke detailing the Savior's birth and angelic proclamation. Archival notes highlight shepherds, the manger, and the title Christ the Lord, ending with a reminder of Jesus born in a stable.
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