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Newspaper
Shepherd Argus
Location
Shepherd, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Jan 05, 1966
Page
1
The Junior High School Building exterior nears completion with glass pending and interior work under way. The Elementary building foundation is mostly done before freezing. A heating plant for both new buildings is under construction to supply heat after the old 1904 building is removed.
Governor Romney received a comprehensive report from Michigan State University’s Highway Traffic Safety Center on the driver licensing system. The study, requested by the Governor, aims to maximize benefits and promote uniform licensing practices for consideration by the 1966 Legislature.
Michigan trucking officials urge drivers to curb single vehicle crashes during December safety campaign. Safety Director Jerry Gilles notes 1964 data show 14 percent of reported crashes and 33 percent of fatal crashes were single vehicle, blaming driver errors like speeding, fatigue, inattention, and drug use rather than road or weather conditions. He emphasizes ultimate driver responsibility to avoid trouble.
The new General Telephone Building in Shepherd is finished and awaiting equipment to link the Shepherd and Mt. Pleasant exchanges into one unit with several Isabella County communities. The project enhances Main Street and will expand toll-free call capacity without substantial cost increases.
The Shepherd M Y F plans a door to door light bulb sale on Saturday January 8 at 10:00 a.m. They offer an 8 bulb handiack with 4 of 100 watt 2 of 75 watt and 2 of 60 watt bulbs for two dollars.
Village officials will not be nominated by petition and primary this spring. A new election law delays effectiveness to after adjournment, with caucuses allowed at least once more. Citizens express concern over higher costs and fewer qualified candidates, possibly ending two party contests in many villages.
Midland bound over Donald R. Minier 23 to circuit court on charges tied to the Oil City Tavern robbery. Testimony from Thomas P. Myshock, the admitted “Hunting Bandit,” linked Minier to driving the getaway car in the December 9 crime and related hold ups in Flint area. Myshock pleaded guilty to armed robbery and awaits sentencing in Midland County Jail.
Mary Anne Stone of Shepherd re writes Marl View lanes record with 665 pins on December 29. She helps The Friendly Tavern Edmore team start the second half strong, surpassing her previous 650 mark.
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