25 Jul 1962
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Newspaper
Shepherd Argus
Location
Shepherd, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Jul 25, 1962
Page
1
Letters from a reader rail against village officials appointing themselves as assistant fire chiefs and forming an unofficial fire board. The writer urges council members who work on the fire department to resign from one post and defers to Chief Roberts, praising his record while warning against overreach.
Philip M. Park of Alpena District 631 Rotary International arrived July 24 1962 to address Shepherd Rotarians meet with club officers on administration and service. Park executive vice president of Besser Co former Rotary Alpena president elected 1962 63 District Governor at Los Angeles convention. He aims to aid club officers in community betterment business standards and international understanding.
State Representative Russell H. Strange announced an official statement certifying a six year average attendance of 98.6 percent. The certification, signed by Clerk Norman E. Phillep, lists daily presence by year from 1957 to 1962 including extra sessions and counts.
On Saturday July 21 1962 attendees from Isabella County joined the Michigan Hereford Field Day at the Maybreeze Hereford Farm south of Howell Michigan Registration started at 9 00 with demonstrations judging contests and a noon Hereford Beef Barbecue A MSU livestock trailer and staff were present Attendees included the House and Tilman families from Rosebush the Ayris family from Mt Pleasant and others from the area.
Michigan milk deliveries in June showed a modest rise from last year, with the Michigan Milk Producers Association cautious about signaling a trend reversal. Southern Michigan production reached 299 million pounds, up about five percent, a 15 million pound increase that trails the year’s earlier gains. Officials noted price movements in August could affect base prices and the production trend.
The Automobile Club of Michigan has distributed a new poster series for the Bring Em Back Alive safety program. The release features an outline map of Michigan and a family viewing the Mackinac Bridge from a car as part of statewide traffic safety outreach.
Work progresses on a building for pumping equipment and a new well drilled last summer. The village plans new water mains to support dual systems that will operate alternately to reduce pressure on a single line and provide backup during a well failure. A $27,000 bond approved two years ago funds the project with $8,900 for wiring, $3,000 for mains, and $18,000 for drilling, equipment, and property. Activating the new supply should secure water needs for the foreseeable future.
The Isabella County Health Department hosts an immunization clinic on August 1, 1962 from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. at 1213 South Drive Mt. Pleasant. Free vaccines for children 3 months through 14 years with emphasis on preschool and kindergarten ages. Parents urged to update immunizations before school admission. schools will check entering students.
Gerald Phelan director of communications for the Michigan Bankers Association will speak at the Rotary Club dinner on July 31 at Shepherd Methodist Church Hall. He will discuss What the Bankers See on the Economic Horizon using graphs and flip-charts. Introduced by Rotarian F J Cauchon of Shepherd State Bank.
Clinton V. Allen born May 30 1910 in Camden County Georgia died July 23 1962 at Carson City Hospital after five weeks illness. Former Shepherd resident moved to Houghton Lake after US 27 traffic shift. Survived by wife Mable E Allen three daughters four grandchildren three brothers one sister and several relatives. Funeral July 26 at Garber Funeral Home with Rev Newton Huffine. Interment Salt River Cemetery.
Mr and Mrs Edward Munro of Shepherd announce the birth of a daughter at Central Michigan Community Hospital on Saturday July 21.
The Daily Vacation Bible School at Strickland Baptist Church opens Monday July 30 under Albert Hashley of Rural Bible Mission. It runs to August 3 from 9 00 to 11 30 with transport provided. A special program airs Friday at 8 00 p m and for details call Pastor Fred O Kinkle Shepherd.
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