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Newspaper
Shepherd Argus
Location
Shepherd, Michigan, United States of America
Date
May 16, 1962
Page
1
The Argus gains nearly 50 new weekly subscribers since April. The letter criticizes the legislature for slow action on taxes, likens senators to spoiled brats, and advocates letting the house pass needed laws to revive the state. Local reflections on business advertising and a yearbook of past notes cap the column.
Bud Hubbell leads Isabella County Safety Council plan with area chairs for Blanchard Beal City Shepherd and more. Weidman and Merryweather driver education classes assist as May 25 checks run 8 am to 5 pm on Franklin Street. Students donate hours while the effort promotes traffic safety and windshield stickers show cooperation.
James E. Lynch, a longtime Yale Board of Education teacher and counselor, received a full year scholarship from Michigan State University. He was among three chosen from about 1200 applicants under the National Defense Education Act, funding a Masters in Guidance and Counseling.
Mr and Mrs Richard W Vinton of 4394 West Gordonville Road Shepherd Michigan mark 50 years of marriage with an open house at Shepherd High School Cafeteria on May 26 from 4:00 to 7:30 p m They wed May 23 1912 in Jackson at the First Methodist Church parsonage Their family includes five sons and five daughters plus thirty grandchildren and three great grandchildren Fred Vinton served as Township Highway Commissioner Justice of the Peace and sits on the Greenville Township Board of Review Their children are Stanley W Harley D Florine Bigelow Ellen Rippee Kenneth D Richard L Sharron Ilene Roy Arlene Stevens Janet Bechtel
The Shep herd Instrumental Department presents its annual Spring Concert this Thursday May 17 at 8 15 p m in the High School Auditorium. Beginners to seniors perform a varied program, inviting all to attend and support the hard working students.
The Shepherd Recreation Association seeks members to support the summer program with a May 26 kickoff parade. Dues are five dollars per family and at least 200 members are needed to sustain the current activities. Prior year spending totaled 1753.90 with village and business contributions, and 1962 funds stood at 800.00.
The Buddy Poppy Queen for Shepherd will be crowned Friday May 25 at 8 00 p m by Elton Grace Commander of Joe Alsh Post 8215 V F W Entries must be placed in the Post Office box by May 18 for candidates. any veteran’s daughter of school age may be nominated as the first Poppy Queen in Shepherd.
Mrs. Brattin’s cousin Christine Houghtaling wed Hasen Bennett in Adrian Michigan Saturday. A family reception followed at the United Brethren Church in Adrian.
Eleven candidates filed the required petitions for two open seats on the Shepherd Board of Education. The June 11 election will fill vacancies created when Robert Adams and Richard O Connor end their terms July 1. Current members with ongoing terms include John Wildering Dr Howard Dearing Orville Klumpp Richard Salisbury and Clifford Willis who will be the elder statesman.
Shepherd High School band director Mr Claude Lemmer seeks graduate musicians for a Summer Concert Band. Rehearsals begin June 11 at the Coe Township Community Center. Five concerts in the village park planned every other Friday starting June 29. Lemmer invites dancers singers baton twirlers and groups to perform with the concerts.
The local Little League asks for fathers to help tidy the ball diamonds and prep equipment as boys grow into notable prospects. The program aims to keep every player ready with proper gear.
The Ladies Auxiliary of VFW Post 8215 finalized plans to assist with the Annual Poppy Sale on May 24 25 and 26. The event aids veterans families at the National Home in Eaton Rapids and helps hospitalized veterans while funding local veteran assistance.
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