22 Jul 1964
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Newspaper
Shepherd Argus
Location
Shepherd, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Jul 22, 1964
Page
1
Wheat began arriving at Shep herd elevators late last week as the harvest ramped up by Friday. The year shows a better than 50 bushel per acre average with many plots near 75 bushels. About 70 carloads arrived locally with potential for 100 as final loads come in. Prices slid to 1.26 from 1.62 last year amid weather and quality slipping from very good early conditions.
George N. Higgins, Ferndale auto dealer and former state senator, filed petitions for governor with about 20 000 signatures, far meeting the requirement, to challenge Governor Romney in the September 1 Republican primary. Higgins carried petition boxes, wore a Goldwater hat, and pledged support for the party and its nominee.
Reverend Lester Priest and family have recently assumed duties at Shepherd Methodist Church and Chippewa Indian Mission. A reception will be held Thursday, July 30 from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. in the church parish hall.
Shepherd Public School officials announce the local chapter will receive the Silver Award to be presented to Ag Teacher Paul Simon during the dinner session at the annual vocational Agriculture teachers conference on Monday July 27 at Michigan State University Kellogg Center. The award honors the 1963 64 Chapter Supervised Farming Program winners.
Coe Township Clerk L H Ardner declares August 3 as the last day to register to vote in the September 1 primary. Voters who have not voted in two years or re registered may be dropped from lists under new state laws. Register now to participate and have a voice in government.
Village council calls for strict enforcement of the curfew for minors under sixteen as police chief is instructed to give the ordinance special attention. Parents and guardians may be prosecuted for allowing violations, with enforcement extending to all public streets and areas.
Boyd Durfee of Durand arrives in Shephard on Friday noon en route to the Mt Pleasant Centennial. The former Mt Pleasant resident born and raised there, married to Caroline Beverline, says he rode about 17 miles per gallon and plans a further visit before the final push to the Centennial.
E. J. Brenner M D director of the Central Michigan District Health Department announces Kent L. Gray has been appointed health educator at the Isabella County Office. Gray, a 1961 CMU graduate with BS and MA in Health and Physical Education, will work with Dr Elizabeth Wheeler on a demonstration program in Health Education funded by a grant from the Michigan Maternal and Child Health Division.
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