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Newspaper
Shepherd Argus
Location
Shepherd, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Nov 20, 1963
Page
1
Isabella County Board of Supervisors reviewed the new Addressograph system to be used for the December tax bills at their November session. The $16,000 installation in the County Treasurer's office was explained by factory personnel and is expected to save many times that amount over its life. Routine items filled the agenda.
The Shepherd Jaycees announce a two night gift wrapping paper sale November 25 and 26 from 7 to 9 PM to raise funds for a Christmas shopping tour for underprivileged children. About 40 Jaycees will canvass the village with $1 packages. Proceeds determine each child's spending money and escort care. donations welcome by mail to P O Box 165 Shepherd.
An Audubon Wildlife Film titled Our Changing Heritage will be shown by Emerson Scott of Caro Michigan on Tuesday November 26 at 7 30 p m in Central Michigan University Auditorium. The film tours three western areas unseen by many and follows eight thousand head of domestic sheep through spring summer and autumn across private and government lands in eastern Utah and southwestern Colorado. It contrasts natural habitats with the encroachment of man and questions what part of the land should stay in a natural state. See Heritage Page 3.
Cecil Wilson attended the International Flying Farmers workshop in Wichita Kansas last week. He was joined by Queen Loyola Dysinger Duane Dysinger of Perry and Herbert Pepper former Standish president. Topics covered included Membership Services for Members pilot upgrading and the International Flying Farmers new group life insurance plan.
Anna Mary Conroy 77 of 207 W Maple Shepherd died Thursday November 14 at Central Michigan Community Hospital Mt. Pleasant. Funeral held November 18 at St Vincent de Paul Church. Interment in Calvary Cemetery Mt. Pleasant. Survived by daughters Marie Huber and Agnes Clevenger, 18 grandchildren, seven great grandchildren, sister Catherine Wilkie. Husband Edward preceded her in death 1956.
The Win Elementary School hosted an open house on Thursday evening November 14 from 7 to 9 for about 35 parents to view student work and discuss progress with teachers. Speech correctionist Mrs. Schell demonstrated methods, with cookies tea and coffee provided by local students Barbara Fausett Roxanne Armstrong Beth Fausett and Lisa Forquer.
Nine members met Monday evening of the Marion Circle. A new member Ann Geyer was welcomed. Marion Van Lente visited Lansing to see her new grandson. Elizabeth Goffnett hosted and served dessert. Joanne Swenson led the program. Devotions were by Joyce Arndt.
The Jaycee Auxiliary met Tuesday evening November 5 at Eliza beth Goffnett home with co hosts Judy Meyers and Nancy Zimmerman. Sixteen members and one guest attended as Mildred Bush of Alma spoke on the benefits of state affiliation.
Shepherd High School Drama Club will stage Thornton Wilder's Our Town on Thursday evening November 21. The production staff includes Director Betty Carr Stage Manager Dana Bailey and lighting by Richard Doll among others.
About 260 Christmas Club members of the Shepherd State Bank and the Winn Branch will share over $20,000 this year. The article notes steady growth of Christmas Clubs as a pre Christmas savings method and mentions new clubs forming soon with opening times announced by the local bank.
The Cub Scout Pack moves its regular meeting one week earlier to Thursday evening November 21 due to Thanksgiving. It will be at 7 30 p m in the Junior High School Gym. Parents and guardians are urged to attend as attendance counts toward the flag award. Two new Den Mothers Mrs Arlo Curtiss and Mrs Wm Schmierer will assist. The Cubs plan their Annual Christmas Tree Sale.
Spc. David E. Hughes writes to his parents from Vietnam after the Diem government is toppled. He says the people appear joyful, notes Diem’s death was not his fault and blames Madame Nhu, praises Diem as simple and honorable, and mentions his helicopter jumper course or certificate as a “High Jumper.”
Mr. and Mrs. Larry Kohn welcomed a daughter born Sunday November 17 in Carson City. The baby weighed 9 pounds 14 ounces and was named Patricia Ann.
Congressman Elford A. Cederberg of Michigan urges all federal agencies including the Armed Services and Veterans hospitals to increase purchases of Great Lakes fish. He says this would help commercial fishermen after botulism concerns cut shipments and provide an outlet until lakes freeze over.
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