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Newspaper
Shepherd Argus
Location
Shepherd, Michigan, United States of America
Date
May 30, 1962
Page
1
Last weekend CMU students enjoyed Coldwater Lake with a sizable crowd. Sunday morning a few intoxicated individuals burned a telephone pole and a picnic table at the beach. The incident prompts calls for stricter patrols by the Isabella County sheriff and local supervisors.
Rye 99 oats RA Wheat 1.95 Barley 1.50 Soy Beans 2.30 Navy Beans 6.50 Corn 1.00 1.03
Townspeople will tour two farms on the way to the Dairy Smorgasbord set for June 2. Tour runs 5 30 to 7 30 p m with stops at Robert Finnerty Farm and Baldon Pasch Farm to view drainage improvements and modern milking equipment before gathering at the Coldwater Lake 4 H Club Camp for the event.
Mrs. Paul Warmbrunn presents a final 1962 Cancer Crusade report for Shepherd. Total collections reach 473.09, up 25 percent from last year. Half stays in Isabella County for local charity, the other half funds research and education nationwide.
Saturday afternoon crowds gathered for the Little League season kickoff after a parade led by the Shepherd High School Band. The event featured Boy Scouts Girl Scouts Pony League players and the crowning of the Poppy Queen. Two three innings games followed a short address by George R Bates Recreation President with Max Augustine pitching the first ball.
One hundred car owners brought vehicles to a local safety check in Shepherd on Saturday, far exceeding the expected 50 to 60. The 1919 Model T Ford owned by Leo Cohoon was the 100th to pass inspection, with most cars deemed safe though several had defective lights as the common fault.
Donald Gates notes Village President and others unveil plans for the Recreation Association. Mrs. Schell and Mrs. Edmonds signups show strong interest as 28 pledge funds while 150 more are needed to sustain the program. Tom Christenson returns to direct park activities, with Little League Pony League and Farm Club baseball included for all ages.
J Elmer Graham executive vice president Isabella County State Bank Mt Pleasant was named chairman of the Isabella County Savings Bonds Committee. He replaces John W Benford who resigned after serving since December 1955 and will advise Treasury representatives on series FE bond sales efforts in Isabella County.
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