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Newspaper
Shepherd Argus
Location
Shepherd, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Nov 22, 1961
Page
1
The Shepherd State Bank mailed checks for 15 613 dollars to 209 customers who saved through the 1961 Christmas Club. The program began in 1953 with 78 members and 5 463.55 dollars mailed in November. Bank officials note steady growth and urge starting a 1962 Christmas Club account.
Two 17 year old Shepherd youths Richard Lavigne and Charles Knepp. waived examination and bound over to Circuit Court on breaking and entering in daytime charges. Police say they confessed to multiple break ins and car thefts across St Johns to Lake Superior area and cleared several unsolved cases. Loot recovered is held at the State Police Post in Mt Pleasant.
Postmaster Walker announced the Peace Corps entrance test will be held on November 28 and 29, 1961 at 8:30 a.m. Local post offices will post the exact testing place and time in the area. Information will be released to the press when received.
The Shepherd Argus cooperates in the Christmas Seal Campaign with Michigan Tuberculosis Association providing seals on sale at the Argus office. Proceeds aid tuberculosis fight and health research while seals are decorative and festive.
A 1000 foot gap in the US 10 Freeway business route into Midland was opened after a year delay from right of way problems. More than three miles of the route from the US 10 Freeway west of Midland to near downtown opened a year ago. The State Highway Department notes about 2.6 percent of Michigan’s total traffic uses 23 miles of Detroit freeway.
The 13th annual Bishops Thanksgiving Clothing Collection Drive expands across a 29 county area. Parishes accept wearable clothing at parish depots for sorting and shipment to a central Grand Rapids warehouse. Goods go to Catholic Relief Services for overseas distribution to the needy abroad. Last year the drive aided 64 countries. A 1961 goal of 150000 pounds is set.
A Michigan State Highway Department official predicts fewer crashes as new US-27 freeway sections near the Mackinac Bridge open. Managing Director Howard E. Hill cites 70 to 80 percent fewer accidents on freeways and estimates 60 to 70 incidents next year between Mt. Pleasant and Grayling, avoiding over 200 potential crashes.
The first Thanksgiving arose from aid by Samoset and Squanto who taught Plymouth colonists to farm and fish. Massasoit formed a friendship treaty with the Pilgrims that lasted until his death in 1661. Governor Bradford proclaimed a bountiful harvest feast that year.
Sheriff H E Craven announces an open house for the New Isabella County Jail on the first weekend in December. The 42-prisoner capacity facility, funded by a 375000 bond and 50000 from other funds, was ready a month ago but kitchen equipment delayed occupancy.
Mr and Mrs Thelo Gifford celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary with an open house from 2:00 to 4:00 PM on Sunday November 26 at the Masonic Hall in Winn.
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