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Newspaper
Shepherd Argus
Location
Shepherd, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Jul 24, 1963
Page
5
The Park Recreation Program invites youngsters to decorate their tricycles wagons bicycles and other conveyances for a parade at 2 00 PM at the Village Park Ribbons will be awarded for best decorated private chariots in the event.
Michigan State Police provisional data through July 15 report 103 drownings and 148 water accidents this year, compared with 106 drownings and 170 accidents through July 9, 1962. Of the accidents, 91 were fatal, with 60 injured. 116 full reports exist, listing 59 fatal, 36 personal injury, and 21 property damage cases.
The Sumner Reunion was held Sunday July 21 at the Maurice Lybeer residence in Alma. Ninety one attendees came from Addison Flint Sanford Alma Shepherd Saginaw La Peer and Grand Rapids.
Three people plunged through ice and sixteen fell from a bridge bank dock pier or similar structure. Of those who fell from such structures seven were children under ten years old.
The Pittsburgh Pirates announce a two day tryout camp at Northwood College Field in Midland Michigan on Friday July 26 and Saturday July 27 1963. Scouting Supervisor Jim Maxwell leads with Charles Morrison assisting. Open to players 16 and older with required Legion approval for some participants. Players supply footwear uniforms gloves. Pirates cover other equipment and reimburse travel and living expenses for those signed to contracts.
Mrs Bruce Lyon of Mt Pleasant was honored at a baby shower hosted by Mrs Kenneth Hummel of Shepherd on July 16 at 7 30 p m A humorous skit by Mrs Margie Garber Mrs Mary Walker and Mrs Suzanne Riley delighted guests Twenty five attendees from Shepherd and Mt Pleasant brought baby pictures numbered to match guests Cake and ice cream with raspberries was served Gifts for the honoree were described as many and beautiful
A second Back to God Evangelistic Rally will be held under the stars at Showboat Stadium in Lowell Michigan on Monday July 29 at 8 00 P M with rain date July 30 Dr Joel Nederhood of the Back to God Hour will speak and the King s Choraliers will perform audience singing and a free will offering supports evangelism and the Back to God Hour Admission is free with all welcome to attend
The gathering discussed library possibilities in the present location, exploring costs and benefits of an independent facility. Miss Johnson warned such a move could raise costs and lower service, but no decision was made and no action pursued.
The record notes many citizens who voiced opinions were not present to present their views at the meeting. Attendees would have been welcomed and listened to. The group gave careful attention to each speaker and analyzed their ideas. As the July 30 Special Election nears, no claim of lacking effort to gather information is supported.
The article notes a 66 cent per thousand millage for library support and estimates the average taxpayer cost at 4 to 5 dollars, up to 10 dollars for some. It urges readers to vote on July 30.
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