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Newspaper
Shepherd Argus
Location
Shepherd, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Jun 20, 1962
Page
1
A collage of musings on public policy humor and civic life. The piece quotes Franklin on virtue and notes ongoing debates on taxation and government service while listing historical anniversaries and local notes from 1888 to 1953. It ends with a reflection on price cutting and business survival.
The Little Dandy return project revamps the Sunset Diner site at Shepherd Curve into a drive in style restaurant. Viola Vodicka will supervise the new operation with hours from 4 PM to midnight daily and 8 AM Sundays, with possible later extensions if public demand dictates.
Former Michigan State Trooper Samuel Pratt announces Democratic candidacy for sheriff in the August 7 primary. Pratt urges full cooperation with local law enforcement, lives in Mt. Pleasant with wife and three children, active in county youth work, and serves as Scout Master of St. John's Episcopal Troop 204. He works for Gase Baking Co. and belongs to Masonic organizations.
Don E. Smith a 46 year old Farwell businessman announced he filed nominating petitions to run for State Representative from the Clare Isabella district in the August 7 primaries. A longtime local public servant he has chaired the village board served as village clerk and township supervisor and was active in education and civic groups.
Three of Rev Ostroms daughters and their husbands visited his home for Father’s Day. Guests included Dr. Dee N. Allen and Mrs. Allen of Maple Rapids Michigan Mr and Mrs Russell Allswede of Mt Pleasant and Mr and Mrs Max Elliott of Lansing Michigan A cake and ice cream were shared and gifts were received with thanks.
All phases of the Shepherd Recreation Program are operating with smooth progress aside from a slow membership drive. The park program opened Monday but rain affected activities and registrations only briefly. Swimming lessons begin June 27 with eight weeks of instruction, a $2.00 fee, and a pool fee split between the bus and instructor. participants must be at least 36 inches tall.
Gerald A. Farnan of Lincoln Township filed for the Democratic nomination for Isabella County Treasurer. A Sac Red Heart Academy graduate, he has held Farm Bureau Knights of Columbus and Moose memberships. He works for Dow Chemical and has nine children with wife Margaret.
The Sick Mr. Frank Moore of Shepherd remains in C. M. C. Hospital. Myrtle Kindig of Shepherd was discharged from C. M. C. Hospital on Saturday, June 16.
Orchard Avenue Church of Christ reports 172 students enrolled in Vacation Bible School with record high attendance 157 on a single day and 124 for the highest daily total. Forty helpers assisted with teaching drivers and babysitting plus Mizpah Class refreshment support. Closing program Sunday June 17 drew 232 attendees as children presented My Bible and I.
More than 600 seniors received degrees or certificates at Ferris Institute in Big Rapids on June 10. U S Senator Wayne L Morse of Oregon gave the commencement address and Rabbi Leon Fram of Detroit led the morning exercises. Marine Major General Arthur F Binney, an Ferris alumnus, received an honorary doctorate. Richard McLean of Shepherd earned an associate in applied science in marketing and retailing.
Leonard Clark William J Stockham and Glenn Shroyer led about 50 PCA representatives in Cadillac Michigan for a two day session June 14 15 amid talks on tightening farm profit margins and new methods for analyzing financial and operating statements. L Franklin Switzer of Shepherd spoke as a featured presenter and is a director of the Production Credit Association of Alma and State ASC Director.
Kenneth W Walker 63 longtime Shepherd postmaster died Monday evening June 18 after months of ill health. He had just returned from Mayo Clinic Rochester in serious condition. Survived by wife Mary son Kenneth Jr mother Ella Walker and several siblings. Funeral Thursday Garber Funeral Home 2 PM with burial Friday Kitttridge Cemetery Richmond Michigan.
Miss Myrna Drake attended the University of Michigan commencement in Ann Arbor with Mr. and Mrs. Cecil Drake and other relatives from Mt. Pleasant Alma Shepherd and Kala mazoo. Post ceremony she hosted guests at her apartment with cake ice cream and strawberries then begins a six week physical therapy internship in Detroit followed by six weeks at Bronson Kalamazoo. Mrs Josephine Lilly joined a Sunday dinner with her son and wife Harrison Lilly Jr.
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