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Newspaper
Shepherd Argus
Location
Shepherd, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Mar 28, 1962
Page
10
minister Forrest Rhoads of Chippewa Street Church of Christ was elected president of the Mt Pleasant Toastmasters Club for a six month term beginning April 5. He previously served as Sargent at Arms and will inaugurate the role after a March 22 election.
Norma Sallmans head of Christ lighted picture presented by the Commission on Education in appreciation of her many years as a pianist and teacher in the Sunday School at the Methodist Church. Carson City guests Norma, Charles and Doug Weese attended with Mr and Mrs Charles Piatt of Alma joining for supper.
Wanda Young was honored at a miscellaneous shower Monday evening March 19 hosted by Janet Nestle, Joyce Travis and Carol Ann Conrad at the Pearl Nestle home. Guests enjoyed games, prizes, and many useful gifts for the bride to be.
Elizabeth Meyer 90, long a Shepherd resident, died Tuesday March 20 at her son Richard s home in St Louis. Born April 8 1871 in Germany she was widow of Joseph Meyer who died in 1928. Rosary was said at Garber Funeral Home and funeral held at St Vincent de Paul Shepherd with burial in church cemetery. Survived by four sons Leo Edward Richard Rudy, three daughters Cora Narther Clara Feltman Lena Hufnagle, one nephew Otto, 48 grandchildren 85 great grandchildren and one great great grandchild.
The 16th annual Car nival of the Edmore McBride Community Schools on March 30 1962 follows an outer space theme. Sponsors include all schools and community groups. Proceeds target last year’s Swiss Alps profit of about 2200 dollars and fund items for elementary junior high and high schools. A student scholarship fund receives 100 dollars. King and Queen candidates include Dean Hansen Jim Caswell Jim Froedtert Luanna Jensen Norma Buskirk and Elizabeth Humphrey. Door prizes include two 50 transistor radios and a cafeteria supper begins at 5 30 with doors opening at 6 30.
Fourteen Shepherd Ladies from Shepherd Methodist Church attended a Lenten Breakfast at St. Louis Methodist Church on March 21. Mrs. A. E. Peets of Midland spoke on Why I Believe In The Christian Way Of Life, with 134 attendees from various Central Michigan Methodist churches.
Isabella County Safety Council invites community representatives to a Tuesday April 3 gathering at 8 pm in the Mt Pleasant Municipal Court room. Larry Burkhardt from Buick GM will discuss community Vehicle Safety Checks and answer questions. Warren Decker says a "Good Driver" will be honored at the meeting.
The Women of A-1 Farm Bureau hosted Isabella County Farm Bureau Women on Tuesday March 20 in Shepherd State Bank social room. A pot luck dinner served at 12 30 drew thirty two women from twelve groups. Mrs Marjorie Karker coordinator of the State Farm Bureau Women spoke on Medical Aid for the Aged. District Eight Farm Bureau was announced.
The Shepherd Chamber of Commerce plans an auction on pancake day to fund community activities. Citizens are urged to donate usable items, with pickup provided through contacts at 2551 or 2781.
Mrs Krapohl announced nurses will not be called for volunteer service unless they indicate on the enrollment card. She noted many nurses may be unregistered in Michigan after moving to Isabella County. Registered nurses residing in the county are asked to call Mrs Krapohl or the Red Cross office to receive an enrollment card.
The Brethren and Women of the Church will provide a lunch service while Clare Farm Bureau Women act as hostesses. Women will hold their Spring meeting on April 11 in the church.
Emerson Scott presents Pika Country in the Audubon Wildlife Film series at 7 30 p m Friday March 30 in CMU auditorium The film tours the Northwest San Juan Mountains Glacier National Park and Jackson Hole with wildlife and geology scenes Scott a seasoned outdoorsman is a Michigan native who served in WWII and later held YMCA Red Cross roles and veterans fund trusteeships
Mr J C Clyma basketball coach at Shepherd High School and Mrs Clyma led a group of players and cheerleaders as special guests at Benns Restaurant for a prize pie supper in the banquet room on Monday evening March 26th.
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