REA Budget Cuts Urged By Senator. Tax Exempt Co-ops Spark Debate
Fortune cites Rural Electrification Administration spending as unneeded and competitive with private lenders. Senator A Willis Robertson calls for sizable reductions while defending farmers' service, noting low taxes for REA co-ops and long loan terms. Across items, a local social notes column records a memorial dinner and community events including a women's group formation, committee pods, and family visits.
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Kennedy
Fortune Magazine
Congress
Rural Electrification Administration
REA
Uncle Sam
A. Willis Robertson
Community social notes from Shepherd and area
Mrs Josephine Lilly escorted by Mr and Mrs Francis Whalen visited Mt Pleasant for St Patrick Day dinner hosted by Mrs Margaret Simon. Funeral attended for Mrs Christine Kinsey. relatives gathered at Berrien Springs. Rotary group and families toured Frankenmuth. Mich Highway Conference noted. Local visits include Hoover Snyder Blanchard Cline Davis Anthony, and multiple weekend gatherings across Mt Pleasant Dewitt Winn Newaygo Alma Midland and Davison.
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Josephine Lilly
Francis Whalen
Mt. Pleasant
Margaret Simon
Miss Simon
Otto Klumpp
Russell
George Klumpp
Christine Kinseys
Berrien Springs
Merlene Koutz
Joe Koutz
Arnn Arbor
L. C. Hoover
Lyle Snyder
Maple Ra
Don Blanchard
Crystal
Henry Claybaugh
Lansing
Hungerford
Rotary Club
Frankenmuth
Eldon Love
Tri-County
C. B
Ithaca
Claude Anthony
Wetzel Lantz
Newaygo
Ronald Wandt
Susie
Debbie
Alma
Wilber Vennard
Carmen
Greendale
Pantland Hotel
Grand Rapids
Clifford Harry
A. M. Stellwagen Sr
Ted Toland
Midland
Ivo Carey
Bob Cline
Saginaw
Shepherd
Hood
Nellie Bowman
Lyle McQueen
J. Cline
Cindy
Richard Babcock
Robert Coughlin
David Coughlin
Davison
Martin Coughlin
Connie
Danny
Father and Son Banquet at Forest Hill Church of Christ
A father and son banquet will be held at Forest Hill Church of Christ on March 27 at 6 30 p.m. A short program follows supper and a free will offering will be taken. Bert Towersey returned home from Gratiot Community Hospital after a five week stay. Mr and Mrs Frank O Boyle attended a birthday dinner at Pleasant Valley Hall.
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Forest Hill Church of Christ
Bert Towersey
Gratiot Community Hospital
Frank O’boyle
Pleasant Valley Hall
Shepherd Area Bowling League Standings and High Scores
The Shepherd area bowling results list teams such as Pleasant Queens Quality Excavating Central Concrete and Tuboscope Company with high team series 1075 by Tuboscope and 2966 by North American Drilling Co. Individual scores include Earl Neff 595 and Lee Goblitsch 596 with Pat Rhynard 470 in high games. Multiple names appear across teams with totals and splits converted, reflecting a dense local league card.
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Tuboscope Company
Gambles
Shepherd
Manhattan
Adams S.G.A
Weidman Hayseeds
Lyle Rhynard
Chevrolet
North American Drilling Co
Jack's Snack
Ken’s Variety Store
Winn Shopping Center
Moorman’s
Sheahans Bar
Collin Farmers Supply
Jon Eee Chey
Drill. Co
Help Electric
Ae Cmegae
Adams I.G.A
Jack’s Snack Bar
Glenn McClure
Ruby LaLone
Bob Campbell
Helen Adams
Pat Rhynard
Earl Neff
Joan Green
Joe Donaldson
Lee Goblitsch
Art Steele
Alvin Ash
Alberta Bleise
Helen Flower
Jean Merrifield
Leona Wood
Kay LaLone
Pat Lynch
Signs of The Times Reflect on Government and Industry
A 1920s style column critiques centralized federal power and social governance while praising private enterprise. It notes rising costs in publishing and Hemingway per word rates, the growth of dial and automatic phone systems, a large underground transmission line by Consolidated Edison, and discusses employment goals versus private enterprise under union influence.
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Fortune Magazine
Ernest Hemingway
Consolidated Edison Company
New York
U.S
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A. C. Grim
John O’boyles
O’boyles
Nate Britting
O. L. Bradley
Breckenridge
Irene Selling
Mildred Leonard
Emma Schmelzer
Hattie Moomey
Virginia Frisbie
Margaret Raycraft
Guy Davison
Shepherd Briefs
Forest Hill
Church For All
America
Keister J Advertising Service, Inc
Strasburg, Va
Jeremiah
the Kitchenette
Doepker
Brattin Cash & Carry Shepherd Lumber Co
Garber Funeral Home
Vernon Caszatt Beonard Radio & TV
Shepherd Cleaners
John’s Barber Shop
Grim Printing Co
Shepherd Farm Produce
Zook Construction
Mid-State Fertilizer
Shepherd State Bank
Grimlettes
Tobe
Shepherd Argus
Isabella County
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