New Governor Joins March of Dimes Campaign
Governor John B. Swainson helps five year old Cathy Houle of Mt. Clemens as they appeal for the 1961 March of Dimes campaign. Cathy, born with two defects, benefits from corrective surgery and braces and attends Chippendale Orthopedic School. The national goal is 45 million dollars.
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John B. Swainson
Cathy Houle
Mt. Clemens
Cathy
National Foundation
William Houle
Chippendale Orthopedic School
Roseville
Isabella County road needs total 25 million in two decades
Isabella County roads require about 25.17 million dollars over 20 years for 792.53 miles of roads plus 56 structures and related maintenance. The statewide plan totals about 3.5 billion dollars to be addressed by the 1961 legislature, with engineers compiling the study.
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Isabella County
E. C. Bruce
Isabella County Road Commission
Michigan
John H. Barr
County Road Association of Michigan
Bruce
Ive Got A Secret Show Here Jan 19
Next week Thursday evening is the date for the home talent show Ive Got A Secret sponsored by the Ladies Auxiliary to Joe Alsh Post 8215 W. FLW. Contestants are locals who will puzzle the panel including Harry Brattin Jr Agatha Swenson Dick Murphy and Mrs. Dealing with stunts and secrets arranged by the committee. John Wilberding and Stu Gillison, known as M C. and Announcer, will host the show. See Secret Page 2.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe Alsh
W. Flw
Harry Brattin Jr
Agatha Swenson
Dick Murphy
John Wilberding
Stu Gillison
M. C
G O P Sets Date For County Convention
Isabella County Republican convention set for 8 P M Wednesday January 18 in the county court room. Delegates elected at the August 2 1960 primary will attend. Purpose is to elect seven delegates and alternates to the February 4 State Convention at Cobo Hall Detroit. Delegates urged to attend. vacancies filled by elected delegates only.
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Isabella County
GOP
Tom Northway
Cobo Hall
Detroit
Northway
Major Wilberding Commissioned in Army National Guard
John Wilberding received word on January 4 that he was commissioned a Major in the Army National Guard, effective October 5, 1960. His military career began with enlistment in the Army Air Corps in 1940, service in Hawaii at Pearl Harbor, and combat in Europe during 1944 and 1945.
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Wilberding
John Wilberding
Army National Guard
Army Air Corp
Hawaii
Europe
Army Reserve
National Guard
125Th Infantry
Alma
Big Time Wrestling Returns to Shepherd Gym January 21
Shepherd Recreation Association urges community support for a January 21 1961 wrestling show at the new High School Gym. Proceeds fund summer fall and spring youth recreation programs. supporters are urged to join with a $5 membership and back the association. Tickets available at local businesses in Shepherd Winn Alma St Louis and Mt Pleasant.
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Shepherd
Shepherd Recreation Association
T. V
Steve's
Gould Drug Store
Hazel's
Shepherd Cleaners
John’s
Teen Record Dance Set At Winn Jan Thirteenth
A Teen Record Dance will be held at Forquer Hall in Winn on Saturday night January 14 sponsored by the Winn Recreation Association. Proceeds go to fund the Winn recreation program.
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Forquer Hall
Winn
Winn Recreation Association
Village Council Reviews Fire Dept Needs At Length
The Village Council debates insurance rate impacts from a letter by the Inspection Bureau demanding monthly volunteer drills. They question why rates rise for the village but not for three supported townships, while noting the same equipment fights fires in both areas. Fire Chief Tom Roberts cites past impractical drill attendance. pay raises are suggested but finances show the department operating at a loss. A pledge to refuse Greendale Township fire runs without a written agreement is reiterated. A sewerage disposal study by The Francis Engineering Company is also discussed.
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Sigan Inspection Bureau
Shepherd Village Council
Inspection Bureau
Tom Roberts
Greendale Township
Council
Fire Department
Dodge
Francis Engineering Company
1960 Building Boom in Shepherd Highlights Permits
Village Council permits for 1960 show $169 400 spent on construction in Shepherd. Eight new homes totaling $92 000, one 4 unit apartment for $20 000, garages $1 800.90, house additions $6 300, and commercial buildings $49 000 plus other unpriced remodeling and demolitions.
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Shepherd
Lunch program opens with orderly crowds at new cafeteria
On opening day 185 elementary students file into the new cafeteria for hot lunch while 430 students in grades 7 to 12 participate overall. Four cooks handle trays as teachers supervise orderly lines and seating limited to 150 at a time.
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TV Wrestling Stars
Shepherd Gym
Jackie
Winn Sat
Shepherd Farm
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