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Newspaper

Shepherd Argus

Location

Shepherd, Michigan, United States of America

Date

Feb 26, 1964

Page

6

Engagement Announced for Susan Marie Guild and Vernon Krick Jr

Mr and Mrs Albert Guild of Shepherd announce the engagement of their daughter Susan Marie to Vernon Krick Jr son of Mr and Mrs Vernon Krick Sr of Shepherd. Bride elect is a Shepherd High School graduate attending Elkhart University. Groom is also a Shepherd High graduate employed at Alma Products. The wedding is planned for September 19.

Albert Guild Shepherd Susan Marie Vernon Krick Jr Vernon Krick Sr Shepherd High School Elkhart University Elkhart Indiana Alma Products

Writing Contest Nears End With Sixty Students Involved

The Joe Ulsh Auxiliary 8215 VFW sponsors a writing contest as it winds down. About sixty students participate, showing strong local interest.

Joe Ulsh 8215 VFW

Local School Entries Set for March Contest Awards in April

The article notes local school entries due to the committee before March and then given to judges for April awards. The writing contest topic is The Foreign Student in America, an opportunity for Friendship. Mrs. Anna May Kindig chairs the contest. An Auxiliary 8215 meeting added a new member, bringing 1964 membership to 88. The social gathering is planned for March 3, and a cook book being prepared by Auxiliary members will soon be published.

America Anna May Kindig Joe Ulsh

Visit to Florida Attractions By Sponseller and Guests

Mr and Mrs Fred Sponseller joined Mr and Mrs Harold Travis on a Florida tour reaching Key West They visited Sarasota Jungle Gardens the Edison Home Fort Myers Cypress Gardens Parrot Jungle and Weeki Wachee underwater show They met Mrs Francis Whalen in Sarasota and spent the winter there returning home last Tuesday after about 4000 miles on the road.

Fred Sponseller Harold Travis Florida Key West Sarasota Jungle Gardens Edison Fort Myers Cyress Gardens Parrot Jungle Weeki Wachee Francis Whalen Sarasota

Poppy Chair seeks community World War II veterans photos

Vera Mullet requests small pictures of local men who died in service for a Memorial Day window display by the Joe Alsh Auxiliary 8215 VFW. Include names dates and places of death with each photo. Contact Mrs. Mullet at 828-3234 or mail to Vera Muller Sheep her d Michigan.

Vera Mullet Buddy Poppy Mullet Joe Alsh Vera Muller Shepherd Michigan Poppy

Review Call For Non-Resident Hunting License Fee Study

The Michigan Tourist Council seeks a full review of non-resident hunting and fishing fees urging a joint meeting with the Conservation Commission to address competitiveness with neighboring states and Ontario. Current rates include $5 yearly fishing plus $2 trout stamp and $4 for a 15 day license. Non-resident deer licenses cost $35 and small game $20. Council leaders aim to involve Governor’s office and Legislature in plans. Gulf Oil grants Alma College unrestricted funds as part of a 692 award program totaling $500 000 for education institutions.

Michigan Tourist Council Muskegon The Conservation Commission Ontario North America Robert L. Wooley Mt. Pleasant Michigan William T. McGraw Governor's Office McGraw Alma College Gulf Oil Corporation Gulf

Community Visitors Share Week of Visits and Anniversary

Past week visitors to Mr. and Mrs. Claude Anthony included Floyd Goodyear Leonard Bohannon Mrs. David Robinson Mrs. Herbert Lewis Mrs. Loyd Edwards and Frank Vautrin of Pleasant Valley along with William Francis of Sanford and Wetzel Lantz and son Mathew of Newaygo. Ford Salisbury John Kaye Tom and Roxie Salisbury shared Sunday dinner with James Salisbury of rural St Louis. Michigan guests Charles Gorham and son Mike visited Uncle Ralph Nilson during the February weekend. Jake Goffnett celebrated his 10th wedding anniversary Feb 20 at home with her parents.

Claude Anthony Floyd Goodyear St. Louis Leonard Bohannon David Robinson Herbert Lewis Loyd Edwards Frank Vautrin Pleasant Valley William Francis Sanford Charles McBride William Bill Rathkey Toledo Ohio Seth Howland Riverdale Earl Grace Hemlock William Piatt Carson City Hospital Mytra” Pratt Charles J. Clark Shepherd Charles A, Clark Rosebush Ted Jones Pleasant Basil Barnes Garry Ballard Lansing Okla Baughman Harold Hughes Clare Fred Liming Pontiac William Phillips Farwell Wilber Benn

Weekend Visitors and Local Notices Highlight Rural Michigan Life

Social notes recount visits among families in Riverdale Hemlock Rosebush and Clare plus Lansing residents. Walnut tree tapped for maple syrup amuses hosts. Michigan Education Association President Ishpem ing comments on school financing cited along with Senate Bill 1080 introduced by Sen. Thomas Schwei gert.

Octavius Townsend. Ishpeming Michigan Education Association Lansing State Journal Townsend Michigan Senate Thomas F. Schweigert Petoskey

Conservative Federation Opposes Senate Bill 1080 School Unification

The Conservative Federation of Michigan resolves against Senate Bill 1080 which would dissolve all local districts and place seven governor appointed officials over reorganized plans. They vow to defeat the measure and send copies to press and lawmakers. The motion, moved by Charles M. Harmon of Cassopolis and supported by Berdate DeJonge of Kalamazoo, carries unanimously.

Michigan Federation of Michigan Charles M. Harmon Cassopolis Berdette DeJonge Kalamazoo

Recruit Needed for Civil Service School Programs

Kostrzewa urged young men to apply for a prestige civil service career. Applicants must be five ten or taller and have a high school education or equivalent. Applications must reach the State Civil Service Commission by February 28 to enter the May start. a small school begins March 9 with a larger program in May to reach 1,339 staff.

Set. Kostrzewa State Civil Service Commission

Village Board of Review Sessions for Assessment Roll

The Board of Review will meet in sessions of at least six hours starting at 9 a.m. on specified days. On proof of just cause and for a person or their agent, corrections may be made to ensure the valuation is just and equal. After review, a majority will endorse and sign the roll as the village’s assessment for the year.

Shepherd State of Michigan Board of Review

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