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Newspaper
Shepherd Argus
Location
Shepherd, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Nov 27, 1963
Page
1
Congressman Elford A. Cederberg and others seek a constitutional amendment to permit voluntary prayer and Bible reading in public schools. The House Judiciary Committee plans a complete study, with staff already partially through it, following a Supreme Court ban on such practices.
Explorer Scouts and their advisors hosted an open bowling tournament at Central Michigan University on Tuesday evening November 19. Tomahawk District Commissioner Roger Goenner led the event with Posts 2647 2648 2623 and 2649 sponsored by local churches and clubs. Two follow up events are set for December 3 in Alma and December 5 in Saginaw both at 7 30 pm with films and talks on Exploring Air Force careers. A District Explorer Cabinet meeting is planned for November 26 in Mt Pleasant at 7 30 pm. Mr and Mrs Kenneth Harry moved a trailer to Drake Trailer Park Sunday.
The Methodist Church hosts an Orchard Avenue Church of Christ communion service for Thanksgiving at 7 30 p m Reverend Van Lente delivers the message An invitation is extended to all in the community to join in the evening fellowship
Bus driver nominees from Isabella County and nearby districts will be honored at the Isabella County Safety Council meeting on Tuesday December 3 at 8:00 p m in the Municipal Court room Mt Pleasant. Award recipients will have outstanding safe driving records and the public is invited. Audience members may offer traffic hazard suggestions to authorities.
The Navy held its annual Bean Soup contest and for the first time civilians could compete. Mrs. Evelyn Wagner of Jacksonville Florida won with her recipe Grecian Bean Soup a meatless dish using navy beans olive oil onion garlic caraway rosemary bay leaves tomato paste vinegar and seasonings. The instructions emphasize soaking beans cooking until tender then adding tomato paste vinegar salt and pepper after beans finish.
Shep herd Public Schools urges 1965 graduates to register for the 1964-65 National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test. The test is set for March 10 or March 14 at 9 a.m. A $1.50 fee applies. aid available through Mr. Butler. Stipends are renewable each year based on needs and merit. The qualifying score also informs scholarship opportunities.
Local grain prices show oats at 60, wheat 1.87, barley 1.50, and corn at 1.00. Shelled corn fetches 1.03 and soy beans 2.40 with navy beans at 6.11.
State Police Commissioner Joseph A. Childs reports Michigan may record its highest traffic deaths in eight years with 1,609 through November 20 and a projected 1,855 for the year if current trends hold. November's first 20 days show 123 deaths, up from 75 last year, underscoring a need for greater driver and pedestrian vigilance.
The history of Michigan’s voluntary hospitals shows volunteers and auxiliaries supplying vast hours of service. In 1962 adult and teen volunteers totaled over 1.18 million hours for 128 and 85 hospitals, with auxiliaries contributing 7.8 million hours and raising funds. Overall 8.98 million hours valued at about 11.3 million dollars benefited 64 hospitals, equating to roughly 9.34 dollars per patient admitted.
Mr and Mrs Stanley Wilson observed their silver wedding anniversary with family at a dinner in Embers They wed November 24 1938 at the Shepherd Methodist Church parsonage Their four children Carol Andrews Sharon Thorpe Donald and Jamie plus Mrs Florence Wilson attended and gave cards and gifts.
Isabella County Republicans meet December 5 at 7 30 P M in Union Township Hall to discuss by laws for the new 10th Congressional District Association. Mrs W R Swetland leads the session and invited all Isabella Republicans. Outcomes will be shared at the December 8 Grayling meeting with Congressman Elford Cederberg in attendance.
The Extension Study Groups of District Four host a Christmas Tea at Shepherd State Bank basement on December 4 from 1 to 5 PM and 7 to 9:30 PM. Guest Dorothy Carter of Consumer Power Company speaks on Safety Lighting for Christmas. public invited.
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