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Newspaper
Shepherd Argus
Location
Shepherd, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Nov 16, 1960
Page
2
A compilation from Lowell Wonsey recounts grade activities. Students study phonics, weather, thermometers, weeks and months, democracy with mock elections, flag meanings, winter prep, and hunting topics. Classes explore Indians with crafts, geography, health teeth questions, letter writing, Thanksgiving decor, and open house plans.
Near business district two story two bedroom home with garage heated by gas furnace. 80 acre farm with two homes and a barn all tillable. In Shepherd three bedroom one story home corner location carpeted full basement. In Shepherd three bedroom one story home utility room bath on one floor near school. In Shepherd two story four bedroom corner near business district. For sale near Shepherd 79 acres with no buildings. In Mt. Pleasant vacant lot on South Mission 192 by 192 feet. East on M-201 one and a half story two bedroom home on one acre with gas heat aluminum storm windows and furniture included. Cottage on Houghton Lake near golf course.
Marla Bratt reports the 1960 P T A Harvest Festival earned just over 400 dollars with many activities. Prizes went to Fred Sebit and Maynard Gilmore. Wayie Jarrett won the jar nails contest with 783. A high turnout for hot lunch and baked goods accompanied a successful event. The piece also criticizes disruptive sports parents and calls for better sportsmanship.
Students cast ballots in a school election with Nixon winning by a small margin. Adults arranged babysitters for election parties. the next day many looked tired as the community prepared for four more years of public life.
The piece argues for a cage at every football game to confine spectators who act like wild animals, allowing raucous behavior behind bars while others enjoy the game. The opening paragraph hints at satire, with Shepherd noting a need for controlled zones.
A reader signs as "A Shepherd Fan" urging a correction of faults and inviting attendance at the first basketball game on December 2. The note hints at community engagement and pressure for timely sports events.
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