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Newspaper
Shepherd Argus
Location
Shepherd, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Feb 27, 1963
Page
1
Thursday and Friday schedule features businessmen and faculty games at Shepherd High School gym. 8:00 p.m. businessmen versus faculty and 9:00 p.m. women faculty against town women. Local notes urge attendance and reflect on past refereeing and star players.
Wayne State University prepares a four part TV series on the proposed constitution to air on WWTV Channel 9 and WWUP Channel 10 from Feb 27 to Mar 20. The programs cover background and the judicial legislative and executive branches with scholars judges and convention delegates.
The 77th World Day of Prayer will be held Friday March 1 at 1 30 p m at Shepherd Methodist Church. The service organized by United Church Women is open to all residents and features the theme More Than Conquerors inspired by Paul.
The Shepherd area Cub Scouts and Webelos host their annual Blue and Gold Banquet at Shepherd High School Cafeteria on Thursday February 28. Dinner at 6:00 p m. Honor guests include Rotary Club sponsors and special guests of honor. Eric Cohoon to receive the first Eagle Scout award in Shepherd’s 40 year scouting history at 8:00 p m.
At their caucus on Monday night February 18 Lincoln Township Democrats nominated three new candidates for county offices. Elizabeth Hradel served as chairwoman and Margaret Farnan as secretary. Nominations included Ronald Klumpp for Supervisor Elizabeth Hradel for Clerk Donald Kenny for Treasurer Larry Becker for highway commissioner Richard Tracy for Justice of the Peace Elmer Narther for Board of Review Leo Moeggenberg for Trustee and George Young for Constable.
Shepherd Fire Department responded to a blaze at the Shepherd Lumber Company Storage shed near nine o clock Monday morning in frigid weather. Company officers blamed the chimney and wind driven flames for the fire. Joe Grace valued the damage around 3500 dollars while awaiting a formal appraisal from the insurer.
Isabella County Civil Defense Director Bud Hubbell will address the Winn School Parents Club on Thursday evening February 28. He will be assisted by Max McCard of the Michigan State Police and the State CD Coordinator. The public is urged to attend to learn disaster survival measures.
Isabella County Safety Council invites the public to its March 5 meeting at 8 00 in the Mt Pleasant Municipal Court room to discuss traffic hazards. A short film Driving Under Special Conditions will be shown and representatives from organizations are urged to attend.
Dr. Austin C. Knapp of Central Michigan University spoke to a general PTA audience in favor of Michigan's proposed constitution. He suggested the 144 delegates preserved core provisions while adding improvements and noted few questions at the end. Refreshments followed.
A Friday afternoon fire at the James Harvey home four miles east and two miles north of Shepherd started in a northwest bedroom due to defective wiring. Fire Chief Tom Roberts estimated the loss at $2000, not covered by insurance.
Michigan State Representative Russell H. Strange introduced a bill to require prior approval by the State Controller for out-of-state travel by all state department officers and employees. The measure calls for detailed travel requests and an itemized controller report to the State Administrative Board, with records open to the public. legislators are exempt. Rep. Strange, a fourth-term representative for Clare and Isabella counties, says the aim is to prevent public funds from becoming blank checks.
David Kelley and Doreen Spencer of Shepherd High School won first trombone and fourth clarinet chairs respectively in the All Star bands forming from 214 high school musicians. The C and D band, including Shepherd students, performed a concert at Forrest Hills High School Grand Rapids after the weekend event led by Mark Hindsley.
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