Consumers Power Announces 1966 Expansion Program
Consumers Power Company plans a 1966 investment exceeding 2.5 million dollars in its Central division based in Alma. Major projects include rebuilding the Alma 138000 volt substation and expanding substations at Central Michigan University, Mt. Pleasant, and Arcada Township area, plus 2000 new electric customers and gas expansions to Eureka and Sidney with 250 new gas customers. The Central division serves 68000 electric and 11000 gas customers across 3900 square miles.
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Consumers Power Company
Alma
Ralph Hahn
Hahn
Michigan
Central Michigan University
Mt. Pleasant
Sheridan
Arcada
Gas Department
Mr. Hahn
Eureka
Sidney
Central Division
Lower Peninsula
Ision
Reed City
Big Rapids
Greenville
Stanton
St. Louis
Clare
Harrison
Harris Reappointed Shepherd Head Football Coach
Harris resumes as head football coach of the Shepherd Blue Jays after resigning briefly following two frustrating seasons. He says the resignation was not due to the team’s record and notes the squad lacked speed and depth, while he plans to continue contributing as a classroom teacher.
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Shepherd Blue Jays
Harris
Blue Jays
Unusual Program Set For Maple Institute
Maple producers in northern Michigan will attend an outstanding program offered in the state. Louie Webb Isabella County Agricultural Extension Agent notes the annual Northern Michigan Maple Institute is set for Thursday February 17 at the Maple Institute location.
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Northern Michigan
Louie Webb
Isabella County
Michigan ASC Committee Reappoints Switzer to Farm Agency
Franklin Switzer of Shepherd is reappointed to the Michigan Agricultural Stabilization and Conservation Committee, joining Chairman Frank Light and others. The five member panel administers farm action programs in Michigan and connects national USDA policy to county operations. Switzer’s background includes farming navy beans wheat and corn along with service on extension and credit groups.
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Franklin Switzer
Rural Shepherd
Michigan State Agricultural Stabilization and Conservation Committee
Switzer
Frank Light
Sandusky
Richard Stour
Marshall
N. P. Ralston
Michigan
Dean Quirin
State Office
Michigan Asc
USDA
The
Alma Production Credit Association
Annual C of C Membership Meeting Held January 27
The Shepherd Chamber of Commerce held its annual general meeting on January 27 1999. Minutes from December were read and approved and the 1965 treasurer’s report noted. A Shepherd Maple Syrup Festival Committee meeting is set for February 15 at 8 p.m. to plan the April festival with officer elections. The Shepherd Development Corporation reported progress and brochure planning. Six names were presented for the board with Laverne Philo John Williamson and Lawrence Durham elected for three years. The board will elect 1966 officers within ten days. Door prizes awarded Williamson ten dollars and Merlene Koutz five dollars. The February 3 board meeting addressed replacing two vacancies C Bragg and A Swagger with nominees Stu Gillison and J Wilberding.
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Isabella County
Fair Board
Chester Brown
Brown
Orville Klumpp
Shepherd Chamber of Commerce
Shepherd Maple Syrup Festival Committee
Shepherd State Bank
Walter Dean
Laverne Philo
John Williamson
Lawrence Durham
Merlene Koutz
C. Bragg
A. Swagger
S. Kunik
Stu Gillison
Williamson
V. Philo
Bragg
J. Wilberding
C of C
Maple Syrup Candy Available Soon in Shepherd Sugar Bush
Maple syrup candy will be available soon from Shepherd Sugar Bush Corporation as Mrs Jane Hackett, last year's chairman, oversees the release. Local residents can expect fresh confections from the group led by Hackett.
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Jane Hackett
The
Shepherd Sugar Bush Corporation
Farmers Face Tax Deadline Extension For Michigan Harvesters
Internal Revenue warns Michigan farmers who did not file an estimated tax by January 17 may have a February deadline. A M Stoepler says farmers earning at least two thirds of 1965 income from farming must file and pay by February 15 1966. The Tax Guide is available from the District Director IRS. Mrs Evelyn Coughlin is this year’s chairman. A separate note mentions maple sugar candy molds purchased for the upcoming season.
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Michigan
A. M. Stoepler
Internal Revenue
Internal Revenue Service
Evelyn Coughlin
Lansing
Brenner Resigns Central Michigan Health Officer Post
Dr. E J Brenner resigns as health officer for the Central Michigan District Health Department citing ill health. He has led the district since July 1956 after transferring from Owosso. A UM Medical School graduate, he earned an MPH from Johns Hopkins and served in the army 1942 46. He resides in Mt Pleasant and is active in Rotary and medical groups. Page 2 CONTEST item noted.
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E. J. Brenner
Central Michigan District Health Department
Brenner
District Health Department
Owosso
University of Michigan Medical School
East Jordan
Johns Hopkins University
State and National Medical Association
American Public Health Association
Mt. Pleasant
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Consumers Power
Shepherd Woman's Club
Otto Mulvaney
Elton Hawkins
Lester Priest
Mary Walker
Patrica Sabol
the Shepherd School
Maple Institute
ASC
State
Pennsylvania
Vermont
Wisconsin
C. O. Willits
United States
Maple Research Program
Barton Blum
University of Vermont
Lynn Reynolds
Aniwa
National
Philadelphia
Floyd Moore
Ocqueoc
Michigan State University
Lester Bell
Francis Cauchon
Shepherd Development Corporation
Joe Ulsh
Cleown Jeatherman
Market Report
Navy
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