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Newspaper
Shepherd Argus
Location
Shepherd, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Nov 08, 1961
Page
1
The Shepherd curb and gutter program making the village first block of curbed street progresses slowly due to three weeks of rain. Crews have the curb in place and expect to finish removing the old roadway and adding eight inches of stabilized gravel for blacktop this fall.
The Shepherd Public School System invites parents to visit their children's classes this week. Grandparents are urged to visit Thursday evening from 7 30 to 9 30 for elementary and secondary schools. Teachers will be available to confer, student work on display, refreshments in the cafeteria, and National Honor Society members will guide visitors.
The Shepherd Chamber of Commerce plans a larger rummage sale on December 16 and seeks donated furniture appliances clothing and other saleable items. Donations can be dropped at the Coe Township Community Center or arranged for pickup with Harry Brattin Sr. or John Wilberding.
The Shepherd Recreation Association held its second wrestling card on Saturday October 28 drawing a smaller crowd than last year. Despite high enthusiasm, proceeds fall far short of last year with final figures not yet complete but not exceeding 25 percent of last year’s total. Officers plan to meet soon to arrange for supplementary funds needed.
Delegate Dr C L Anspach discusses the Convention's work noting a balance between constitutional principles and statutory detail. He warns against over specificity while stressing need to protect rights and allow future lawmaking flexibility. See CON CON, Page 3.
Billie Farnum, born April 11 1916 in Saginaw Michigan, rose from farm life in Watrousville to public service. He served with CCC GM wartime roles, OPA and War Production Board advisories, and earned a Roosevelt War Service Award. He held multiple state posts before becoming Auditor General on October 23 1961.
Shepherd Chamber of Commerce directors met November 2 to outline Christmas events for area children. Santa Claus will visit on December 16 and 23 to greet youngsters and pass out treats. Updates will be provided in the Argus.
The Isabella A S C Committee will meet at the Cee Township Hall on Friday night November 10 1961 at 8 00 pm to explain the 1962 wheat stabilization program and its benefits. All wheat growers should learn details before the December 1 1961 signup deadline.
The Ladies Auxiliary to the Veterans of Foreign Wars 8215 honor veterans of all wars on November 11 1918 and recall the ceasefire after World War I. It notes the generations of service and the return to peace soon after and urges reverence for living and dead veterans from the local area.
Central Michigan Youth for Christ announces its first Saturday night rally set for November 11 at 7 45 p m in Mt Pleasant Junior High School Auditorium. The 90 minute program features a 100 voice teen choir a College Carollers semi professional singer Alice Eversdyk the Lansing YFC brass ensemble the Melodaires and other acts with contests and surprises.
Secretary of State James M. Hare assists Alice Anderson in displaying the new green on white plates. Anderson leads the Lansing branch at 300 E. Michigan as Hare urges motorists to buy early to avoid long winter lines and snow delays.
The Ladies Auxiliary VFW invites nominations for the Good Neighbor title to honor men and women in the community. Send letters detailing deeds to Ladies Auxiliary Box 301 Shepherd Michigan for consideration by the committee awarded in early winter.
The Shepherd High School Debate squad will attend the Alma College Fourth Annual High School Debate Tournament at Alma Michigan on Saturday November 11. One hundred students are expected to participate.
The United Fund Campaign in Shepherd raised $821.96 with a few collections still due. Chairman Don Gates credited the campaign’s success to the hard work of United Fund workers and the responsive people of Shepherd to the appeal.
A group of Isabella County women met at Mrs. Velma Doby's home to push a peace initiative inspired by Mrs. Dagmar Wilson of Washington DC. They aim to curb nuclear armament and urge global action to move back from the brink of war for humanity's sake.
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