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Newspaper
Shepherd Argus
Location
Shepherd, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Jul 26, 1961
Page
1
The Shepherd Fire Department doused a car fire shortly before noon on Monday after a passerby reported flames on the southbound US 27 Freeway. Crews reached the scene by traveling west to Summerton Road then north to the freeway before returning east, while a passing truck driver reportedly smothered the cushion-fire with a fire extinguisher.
Shepherd Board of Education lowers the debt retirement millage to five mills, one less than last year, reflecting higher district valuation after annexations of Mullet McFarren Campbell and part of Williams. Enrollment will rise with four new teachers. census ages 5-19 now 1,402 after Williams transfer.
The Central Michigan Old Car Club will parade through Shepherd on Saturday morning August 12. Members will travel in restored vehicles dating back to 1908 en route to Houghton Lake and may park on Wright Avenue for public viewing, drawing a large crowd.
Marilyn and Joyce Miller daughters of Sgt Major Robert Miller have lived in Italy Germany and several U S locations due to an Army career. The girls 15 and 13 visit Colorado grandparents while awaiting brothers and sisters in Munich and Texas. They describe life with Italian and German friends and their Rome baptism before returning home.
A string of break ins hit Three Shepherd area in recent days. Tanner's Furniture and Appliance Store reported over 20 dollars in change taken from a cash register during a Friday night theft. Walt Dean's Garage and Steve's Service Station also reported thefts, with merchandise and change stolen. State Police and Mt Pleasant Post are aiding local officers in pursuing the suspects.
Mrs Grace E Cline 41 of Route 1 Shepherd suffered a broken neck and jaw plus facial and knee lacerations when her 1959 automobile driven west on La Porte Road left a dead end, cleared a 12 foot ditch and stopped 40 feet from the ditch edge. Police ticketed her for speeding. Damages were about 1200 dollars. She walked nearly two miles before family found her.
The Shepherd Argus joins Christian Herald in a national hymn poll to determine America's favorite hymn. A preliminary poll last year sparked a controversy between supporters of The Old Rugged Cross and How Great Thou Art.
By noon at Coe Township Precincts 1 and 2 about 60 votes were cast as Michigan voters began the primary for the Constitutional Convention. Dorothy Wendh and Bertha Brooks, election board members, stand by the nearly deserted polling place as they scan town for activity.
Publicity for the Isabella County Youth and Farm Fair is circulating countywide as August 15 nears. Plans include grand stand wire screening, roof painting by the 4 H Service Club, and several new attractions while organizers scout acts for a diverse program and book entries at the extension office.
Readers are urged to prepare for the upcoming picture day August 3 with advice on clothing for children. Pastel shades suit lighter coloring while darker dresses fit brunettes and redheads, with neutral tones recommended for doubt.
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