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Newspaper
Shepherd Argus
Location
Shepherd, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Jan 25, 1961
Page
1
Police and Shepherd High School officials investigate a break-in in which five new Mac Gregor X10L basketballs and two gold Varsity warm-up jackets with Shepherd on the back were stolen from the locker room over the weekend. The items valued at $24 each for the basketballs, and parents are asked to watch for any recovered gear.
The Shepherd Hook and Trigger Club buys a trap and trap house from Isabella County Sportsmans Club. The new trap ejects two clay pigeons at once when commanded by Pull. A wood lunch stand house may be added 6 by 10 feet. Use planned on Sundays weather permitting. Members invited to shoot at grounds near Shepherd.
A card party occurs Friday evening January 27 at the I O O F Hall. The Odd Fellows and Rebekah Association will be held Saturday evening January 28 at the same hall.
The Town and Country Recreation Association reports a record crowd at last Saturday’s wrestling program. About 1700 people paid admission, generating a profit over $1000, enabling planning for the 1961 Spring and Summer activities.
Members of the Shepherd Hook and Trigger Club attended the District 11 meeting at Wheeler hosted by the Breckenridge Farmers Club. Attendees included Walt Dean Frank Harry Mike Stellwagon Jr Merlyn Smith and guest Ellis Mussel.
The Strickland Baptist Church will host the North Central Area of Conservative Baptist of Michigan Fellowship on Monday January 30 from 2 30 to 9 00 P M Guest speakers are Rev Larry Johnson missionary to Pakistan and Dr Ray Hein director of Conservative Baptist of Michigan All are invited to attend.
The Ladies Auxiliary hosted a Thursday evening event at Shephard High School Gym where a panel including Mrs Swenson Harry Brattin Jr Mrs Dearing and Dick Murphy revealed secrets with merriment. John Wilberding M D steered the program with stories while Stu Gillston announced and promoted Stinko Punk Seed Corn and No Good Pails. The group raised a fine sum to support veterans dependents and local projects.
The Band Boosters Club has about twenty five calendars left after filling all orders. For more information contact Mary Benn Starr, the Band teacher.
A potluck gathering Sunday January 22 honored Mr and Mrs Melvon Kindig at Orchard Ave Church of Christ. The couple plan a European trip including the Holy Land with many places of interest. Attendees included Mr and Mrs Franklin Kindig and family, Arlie Kindig and family, David Burrows and family, Clifford Harry, Franklin Switzer, Barney Howard and children, Virgil Wiltse and children, Edith Struble and Craig, and Ira DeLong and children.
The Valley Trails Council in Saginaw and the Summer in Bay City approved forming a new council. Elected leaders include John Pfaar president, Russell Slade scout commissioner, Harold Diehl treasurer, Ray Matey executive, and Fred Beckman assistant executive. The council will serve 9800 boys across six counties and becomes Michigan’s fourth largest.
The Wesleyan Service Guild of the Shepherd Methodist Church will hold its regular monthly meeting on Wednesday February 1 1961 at 8 p m in the Church parlors. The program titled The Lord's Prayer will be presented by Marion Van Lente. Refreshments prepared by Vivian Zook and Phyllis Owings. A welcome to all for an evening of spiritual enrichment.
Margaret Harvery, 19, of Mt. Pleasant, is found dead in a driveway car. Robert Lowrey, 32, unconscious beside her, is hospitalized in serious condition. Police say carbon monoxide from a defective exhaust kept him alive despite the heater. Temperatures dipped to eight below. Lowrey, a Dow Chemical employee, and Harvery were together when the car stalled overnight. The case involves the couple and Harvery's family. funeral arrangements are pending.
Mrs Don Edwards was named the Good Neighbor Thursday evening at an Ive Got a Secret program by the Ladies Auxiliary to the Joe Alsh Post 8215 VFW held in the high school gym. Letters praised her kindness to neighbors especially shut ins and during times of sorrow.
The Masons and Stars sponsor a polio benefit dance Saturday January 28 at the Junior High School Gym in Shepherd. Dancing runs 9 p m to 1 a m with the Don Faught Orchestra. Admission is one dollar per couple. Masons to provide sandwiches and OES to provide pies. Everyone invited to support the cause.
Alma firefighters battled a Monday afternoon blaze at the two story six room Donald Recker residence on the Gratiot-Isabella line. Damage was estimated at 1500 dollars as a ceiling collapse alerted occupants who could not control the fire. Mr Keith Feight of Swift and Feight Insurance stood in the living room when the fire started. The Recker family, including an 8 month old, is staying with relatives while repairs are made.
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