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Newspaper
Shepherd Argus
Location
Shepherd, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Jun 14, 1961
Page
15
Mrs. Harriet Hawk leads a Michigan State University party on an educational travel tour departing Sunday. The group plans visits to eight locations as part of their itinerary.
Jim Black, after surgery at Sheridan Hospital, has returned home to Fenwick Michigan and enjoyed cards and letters from friends. Mrs May Girven remains in critical condition at Capital Convalescent Home Lansing. Henrietta McKinley returns home after a week’s visit with her son Lee McKinley and family in Lansing. Harry Lilly, a business visitor at the Howard Johnson home, was shown plans for black walnut lumber Howard intends for his home.
The village council met at eight o clock in the library. President pro tem Swenson called the session to order with roll call listing Arndt Brien Harry Lantz and Swenson present and Cook absent. Minutes of the meetings of
May 15 and 24 minutes show Salbury reports roadside park relocation near old US-27. township to supply picnic tables, county to maintain toilets, village to manage trash cans. planned hire at about $2 per week. Budget actions include $600 transfer to Law Enforcement Fund and several building permits.
The record notes motion to adjourn passed by a vote of the assembly. Ruth C. Lau signed as clerk preserving the decision and official adjournment of the session.
In the northeast section neighbors hosted a bee to mow and clean a vacant lot previously owned by Burton Maybee. The Village of Shepherd now owns the property and plans it as a safe play area for children. Mr. and Mrs. A W Tad Brandt of North Star visited Mrs. Margie Boyles on Memorial Day.
Rust and Hay Roberta Sue Clark spent a few days with the Whitman home. Sunday guests for the Whitmans included Mr. and Mrs. Edwin Wood and family, and Mr. and Mrs. Charles Allen of Alma. Mrs. Whitman was the birthday honoree with gifts received. A June 3 birthday for Mrs. Ray Johnson drew friends including Mrs. Clara Cooper and others who shared cake and coffee. Kenneth Walker welcomed a baby daughter. Helen Smith of St. Louis visited Ernest Tefft Seth Howland and their families, with Monday’s callers noted.
Mrs Anne Cobb Ellison died Sunday June 4 at her Riverdale home. She was married to Dempster Cobb, later to Harry Ellison, and survived by six children. one son and one daughter died earlier. A Rust and Hay School Reunion is set for Sunday June 25 at the school house with a potluck dinner and a request to bring table service.
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