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Newspaper
Shepherd Argus
Location
Shepherd, Michigan, United States of America
Date
May 04, 1966
Page
1
The Cancer Crusade for 1966 is underway. Volunteers will call at homes in the next three weeks to share life saving cancer research information. More lives are saved by early detection and ongoing cancer research, urging regular doctor check ups and local donations.
The 13th annual Michigan Week runs May 15 to May 21 with events from crossroads to banquet hall. Paul L. Penfield of Detroit Edison leads the effort. posters, buttons, and programs promote eight million residents and global audiences.
Michigan Week celebrates the statescoped promotion of Michigan products recreation and people. It begins on the third Sunday in May with Spiritual Foundations Day featuring church founder tributes and a noon bell ring. A statewide moment of prayer follows. On Monday Our Government Day highlights government’s role in residents’ lives.
Harold Small was chosen District 11 Commander for the coming year at the District Meeting in Standish. Ralph Stevens was elected Quartermaster Elton Grace Trustee and auxiliary officers Bernice Gimmey treasurer and Wilmene Brown guard. Twenty two members of Joe Ulsh Post 8215 attended. Small is the second Joe Ulsh Post member to win the district post after Don Gimmey.
Carson City Osteopathic Hospital plans a 42 bed extended care wing offering skilled nursing, rehabilitation, physical therapy and social services for non acute patients. The Magee property will be acquired with demolition of nearby houses to allow an H shaped link to the existing hospital and new basement expansion for outpatient services and rehab.
George N. Lauer registr ar at Central Michigan University has been elected Rotary District Governor Nominee for District 631 covering Eastern Northern Michigan. He will attend the Rotary Assembly in Lake Placid New York and be presented at the International Rotary Convention in Nice France next year. May 15 21 is Michigan Week with events in Shepherd including an outdoor art show May 16 and exhibits at the local library. Maple syrup region ten’s agricultural product of the year is Shepherd Maple Syrup and Sugar Bush Corporation has funded a swimming pool project with proceeds from a maple syrup festival serving over 3200 people.
Michigan State Police announce their tenth annual open house at the Mt. Pleasant post on Friday May 20 as part of Michigan Week Visitors can tour the post view equipment and facilities and ask questions The Mt. Pleasant post at 1011 North Mission will be open from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Visitors will be escorted on tours and a reception is planned by Sgt Kostrzewa
The Green Pennant Day event is postponed to Friday May 6. Winn Elementary School will be included in the program.
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