Supervisors Order Investigation of County Dog Warden
Isabella County supervisors ordered an inquiry into allegations that the county dog warden sold dogs illegally. Gerald McCord accused Ward Lennox of selling his dog to a Warren kennel. an attorney general opinion said the warden lacks authority to dispose of unlicensed dogs by sale. The sheriff noted licensing and rabies requirements and potential legal questions. The agriculture committee will report next meeting. The board also opened a probe into why county funds in area banks earn no interest.
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Isabella County Supervisors
Gerald McCord
Mt. Pleasant
Ward Lennox
Warren
Michigan
McCord
St. Bernard
Lennox
Douglas Dehn
Board of Supervisors
Henry Craven
Craven
Agriculture Committee
Cecil Epple
Santa Schedule Shifts Earlier for Shepherd Visit
Santa Claus will now visit Shepherd on Saturday December 9 and 16, a week ahead of prior announcements. Families are urged to plan for one or both Saturdays as gift items stock up, with ongoing updates for any further changes.
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Santa Claus
Shepherd
Santa
Shepherd’s
Shepherd State Bank Opens In New Across The Street Building
The Shepherd State Bank opened Monday in a new 57 by 61 foot building with a full basement and community room plus kitchen. A drive in window night depository and extra teller desks are part of the upgrade aimed at faster service and broader public access. An Open House is planned in about thirty days.
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Shepherd State Bank
Shepherd
George R. Bates
Max Augustine
Sugar Bush Assn Elects Officers
The Shepherd Sugar Bush Corporation met at Frank Shouey's home and elected officers for the coming years. President Frank Shouey, Vice President Burton Maybee, Treasurer Newell Oren, Secretary Leota Cline. Directors re elected included Stewart Gillison Frank Shelley Lyle Rhynard Max Augustine and Leota Cline. Remaining directors to complete the slate of fourteen include Burton Maybee Newell Oren Ford Salisbury Bill Hackett L. C. Hoover John Wilberding Martin Coughlin Dan Jerome and Harry Brattin Sr.
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Shepherd Sugar Bush Corporation
Frank Shouey
Burton Maybee
Newell Oren
Leota Cline
Stewart Gillison
Frank Shelley
Lyle Rhynard
Max Augustine
Ford Salisbury
Bill Hackett
L. C. Hoover
John Wilberding
Martin Coughlin
Dan Jerome
Harry Brattin Sr
Film On Communism Shown At Local Churches Tonight
About 100 people attended the showing of Communism On The Map, a State Farm Bureau film presented by Shepherd Methodist and Orchard Ave Church of Christ last Wednesday. The film outlined the global strength of Communism and how the nation is increasingly encircled by it, leaving viewers sobered yet informed.
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Shepherd Methodist and
Orchard Ave
Auto Owners To Hold Rates For Michigan Drivers
Auto Owners Insurance Company spokesman Rex W. Williams says about 150000 Michigan motorists insured by Auto Owners will not see a rate increase on November 15. He confirms the company is not considering a rate hike at this time. Rates cited come from other companies using National Bureau of Casualty Underwriters and National Automobile Underwriters guidelines.
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Michigan
Auto-Owners Insurance Company
Lansing
Rex W. Williams
National Bureau of Casualty Underwriters
National Automobile
Farm Bureau Honors Area Couple At East Lansing Conv
Mr and Mrs Donald Sandbrook of Blanchard were honored in evening ceremonies November 9 at Michigan State University East Lansing. They were among eleven couples named district Cooperators of the Year by Farm Bureau Services from 60 county winners. Awards based on community activities and church work.
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Donald Sandbrook
Blanchard
Michigan State University
East Lansing
Michigan
Farm Bureau Services
Con Con Report Highlights District Interest in Convention Work
The Clare Isabella District shows strong public interest in the Constitutional Convention despite light primary and election votes. The report reflects satisfaction with citizen engagement and urges readers to see full coverage on page seven.
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Clare-Isabella
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