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Newspaper
Shepherd Argus
Location
Shepherd, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Dec 26, 1962
Page
10
Small angel figurines titled Bless Us All and A Childs Prayer depict appealing youngsters from Charlot Byjs greeting card characters. Crafted in lifelike detail by W Goebel Co of Bavaria, famed for Hummel children. Ideal for shelves walls or tables and sold in gift shops.
The report notes projected record highs in injury and accident increases, mileage and vehicle registrations, and a rise in licensed drivers. The Michigan civil defense office merged with the State Police, with Commissioner Childs as director and Capt. Nicolen as deputy. Trp. Rosema wins trooper of the year for community service. Patrol activity includes warnings, assists, investigations, and inspections. The 24 hour expressway patrol covers 823 miles of interstates and trunklines. Rural school bus accidents rise, with two deaths and 347 injuries. Fire marshal records show 65,191 fires causing 235 deaths and $45.55 million damage. water accidents total 455 mishaps with 235 drownings. The department ends with 1,110 officers. promotions and retirements occur, and Cpl. Frank P. earns a bravery award.
Justice Carr recalls past inaugurations for Michigan governors noting pigeons and a 19 gun salute caused a panic during a ceremony. He recalls health risks outdoors and says decorum improves with relaxed participants. Romney's 1963 oath day will feature parade jets pomp and a 15 minute address.
Lyon of the Bad Axe post led a group where eleven other officers earned citations for meritorious service.
Listed highlights include local officials changes like Karl Moss heading the Board Of Supervisors on April 25 and board seats on May 16, community events such as Shepherd Band concerts, a Memorial Day observance, Little League season opening, and summer recreation programs. Notable notes mention radio system installs at Shepherd Clinic, a mortgage burn at Orchard Avenue Church Of Christ, and retirement or staffing changes including Arvola Edwards joining Argus and Joe Goleski retiring after fifty years in barbering.
A Detroit arriving hotel on wheels brings about 300 passengers and a parade from the railroad to the Capitol at 11 a.m. A noon inauguration leads into a 1 30 p m luncheon for officials at the Civic Center. The Governor hosts a 3 to 5 30 p m reception and the Inaugural Ball runs 9 p m to 1 a m.
Shirley A. Horvath enters a second semester as a teacher intern at Buena Vista High School near Saginaw preparing for a teaching career. A 1959 Shepherd High School graduate, she is a senior in Central Michigan University's Teacher Education Project and plans further campus study and another internship semester after this term. Her first internship occurred in Ludington schools last year. Horvath is a geography major, honor student, and State Board scholarship recipient.
Series of small items covers moves and openings including Johns Barber Shop to new building and Dr H A Bugbee opening office. Rotary events, local sports results, road work, and community milestones feature through August and September.
October reports an action filled month for Shepherd Blue Jays with wins over Breckenridge 32-0 and a 34-7 victory over Seminary plus a 19-0 shutout of Hemlock. October 10 featured a large Homecoming parade while October 24 notes a successful Good Neighbor drive and remodeling at Shepherd Clinic.
Shirley June Senn, born October 21, 1941 in Isabella County, died December 16 in Anaheim California. Funeral services were held December 23 at Garber Funeral Home officiated by Rev. Van Lente, with interment at Salt River Cemetery. Survived by husband three children Kathy Pauline and Mart mother Theresa Allen Gallint father George Whitehead two brothers Deane and Robert two sisters Judy and Lois Gallint and two grandmothers Mrs Edward Whitehead and Mrs Albert Allen.
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