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Newspaper
Shepherd Argus
Location
Shepherd, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Mar 08, 1961
Page
3
Representative Floyd Gibbs says the Michigan House may not repeal the act for reflectorized license plates. A long hearing suggests a repeal is unlikely, but a change in specifications could allow multiple bids. Rep T J Whinery proposes removing the 35 cent fee and providing reflector plates for 1962 only with a one year trial.
This week saw faster legislative work as committees begin to push bills toward final votes. New measures were assigned to three committees for study and potential action, including a sales tax exemption bill for higher education bookstores. Representative Russell H. Strange urged that if the state enters retail sales it should face the same regulations and taxes as private business.
State Rep Walter Nakkula proposes giving county Boards of Supervisors veto power over antlerless deer seasons. The bill stops short of granting initiatory powers, aiming to keep regulatory control with the Conservation Department while encouraging local input to curb broad doe and fawn hunting.
The House of Representatives rejected a proposal to raise all current State Supreme Court justices from 18 500 to 25 000 during their term. Only the newest justice will receive the higher pay, with others facing re election after up to four years to become eligible. Sunday luncheon guests included Mr and Mrs Ray mond Scott Mrs Lucille Jones and Jim in a birthday gathering for Mrs Scott. Basil Ford visited Flint from Tuesday to Thursday with his father who had major surgery.
The State Police announce a mobile laboratory at East Lansing headquarters to gather preserve and examine evidence at crime scenes. The bus sized unit enables immediate deployment statewide and relieves previous delays from transporting gear.
Forest Hill Church of Christ members attended baptismal services at a St. Louis church Sunday afternoon. Families from Forest Hill and surrounding areas joined fishing at Houghton Lake on Saturday. Sunday visitors at Bert Towersey’s home included Alma residents and rural Forest Hill relatives.
Sunday visits carried families to Salt River Clio and Flint with trips to Ann Arbor for a hospital check. A Forest Hill Church of Christ Father and Son Banquet is planned for Thursday March 16 at 6 30 PM with a free will offering.
Gary Murphy of Detroit spent the weekend with his parents Mr. and Mrs A E Murphy. Mr and Mrs John Sonley returned after five weeks in Bradenton Florida. Kathy Shouey Phillip Shouey and Jackie Shouey visited grandmother Mrs Mabel Shouey. Irene Hamlin of Detroit visited her parents Eli and Irene Hamlin. Beulah Pratt is spending several weeks in St Petersburg Florida.
Sunday gatherings in Lansing included Mr and Mrs Sherrie Childers visiting Mrs Nadine Reed and family. Travelers Mae Gruber joined the Miller family of Alma for a cottage trip up north returning Monday.
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