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Newspaper
Shepherd Argus
Location
Shepherd, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Jul 04, 1962
Page
1
Opinionary column critiques Michigan lawmakers for infighting and vetoes, argues government handouts erode self reliance, recalls 1952 local notes on residents and events, and warns of rising national debt while praising rail safety and job creation figures.
Orville Klumpp of Winn was named President of the Shepherd Public Schools Board of Education at July 2 meeting. Clifford Willis became Vice President, Richard Salisbury new secretary, replacing John Wilberding. Robert Watters elected treasurer for first term, succeeding Richard O Connor who did not seek re election.
The VFW and Auxiliary entertained Past Commanders and Past Presidents of District 11 after a turkey dinner at the hall. Past Commanders met upstairs while the Auxiliary met in the dining room. Regular yearly meetings connect Posts and Auxiliaries. next gathering will be in Roscommon.
Mr Keith Salisbury and family depart Shepherd to Kalama Washington where he begins work on August 1 after six years at Dow Chemical Midland plant. Four Midland workers selected for Kalama assignment accompany him.
Isabella County Safety Council seeks divers to remove submerged cables at Coldwater Lake Public Park beach. Volunteers are asked to meet Saturday July 30 at 9:00 AM to clear cables and install thirty styrofoam markers supplied by Dow Chemical of Midland to mark a dangerous drop-off.
Hubert C. Evans a Midland Dow Chemical laboratory technician and Local 12075 United Mine Workers official runs as a Democratic candidate for U S Representative in the 10th District. He serves as Gladwin City councilman and Democratic Committee chairman while seeking other state and constitutional convention roles.
The Shepherd State Bank and Winn State Bank merger became effective Monday July 2 with opening of both banks. George R Bates becomes Winn Branch Manager while remaining Shepherd vice president. Longtime Winn head Binkley will advise and join Shepherd as a director.
Paul Warmbrunn superintendent of schools began his term as president of the Shepherd Rotary Club last Tuesday. New officers for 1962 63 include Vice President David Burrows Secretary Treasurer Harry Brattin Jr Directors Gerald Cook Lloyd Van Lente LaVern Philo and Ken Hummel with Richard Murphy as immediate past president.
Reporter visits Elton Willoughby’s Lincoln Township farm where 60 acres grow DeKaib 04A corn planted May 10 with 300 pounds fertilizer per acre. The field sustains about 150 head of beef cattle and fills silos on first planting, yielding some of the tallest corn seen in Michigan. The Willoughby family runs a productive operation and proves itself a notable farmer.
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