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Newspaper
Shepherd Argus
Location
Shepherd, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Oct 04, 1961
Page
1
Reverend W H Bell longtime Shepherd resident and former pastor receives a Minister Emeritus certificate from current pastor Huf Fine. A copy of the certificate will be placed in the church Sanctuary as a memorial tribute to his service and cherished regard within the community.
Robert Adams, Shepherd School Board president and Shepherd State Bank leader, appointed southeast quadrant chairman for the United Fund drive October 10 to 31. He is a lifelong Shepherd resident with degrees from the University of Michigan and is married to Frances with three children.
Congressman Elford A. Cederberg of the 10th District will hold open house at the Mt. Pleasant Courthouse between 10 a.m. and noon on Thursday October 12 1961. Residents may discuss federal legislation or federal agency issues in one on one talks, not a formal meeting.
A local plea urges CROP bean donations for an annual drive. Five friendships acres harvested 100 bean bushes and one acre of wheat yielded 50 bushes. One farmer gave 30 pounds per acre across 66 acres equaling 1 ton. The appeal asks readers to contribute 10 pounds per acre and support needy families overseas.
The IGA of Shepherd hosts a hog calling contest Friday night at 7:00 in front of the store. Bring your best hog call for prizes including 1% hog, a whole pork loin, and a fresh picnic roast. Local judges are Elton Salisbury and Stu Gillison plus a third unnamed judge.
Audubon Wildlife Films presents The Bear River on Friday October 6 at 7 30 pm in Central Michigan University Auditorium Mt Pleasant. Naturalist Allan Cruickshank leads viewers from the Unita Mountains to Bear River Migratory Bird Refuge through Utah Wyoming and Idaho showcasing wildlife scenery and 40 bird species in Bear River Marshes.
Summary of an eighteen month operation of the Central Michigan Child Guidance Clinic jointly funded by the State Department of Mental Health and six county area boards. The report covers referrals 396 cases seen 302 waiting list 19 and breakdowns by referral source and activities including interviews and visits.
Former resident Mrs Cleo DeRusha died suddenly on October 1 at Bradenton Beach Florida. Burial will be at Bradenton Beach. She is survived by one son John Mitchell who also resides in Florida.
At a Christian Aid meeting the search for a long used communion set was raised. Descriptions include a silver cup cher two silver goblets and silver trays. No one knows the set's fate and readers are asked to contact any Church or Aid member if they have information. The set was used for years before individual cups replaced it.
The Shepherd Hook and Trigger Club will hold trap shoots on October 8 and 15 at their range located 1.5 miles east and 0.5 mile north of Vroman Road. Prizes include hams and turkeys, with a running deer target for another prize. Practice shoots offered. shotgun and .22 ammunition for sale. refreshment on grounds.
The Shepherd Alumni dance drew about 150 attendees with the Commodo Combo from Bay City providing the music. Bob Garber, a 1924 graduate and alumni association president, was the oldest attendee, while Maynard Gilmore, class of 1917, was the coffee hour’s oldest guest. Two former teachers joined the coffee hour, Mrs. William and Mr. Huber. Jim Salisbury, away in San Francisco visiting his brother, returned home Saturday.
Shepherd Rotarian Vern Philo was honored Tuesday evening September 19 when he received his Rotarian Pin from Ernest Britton a Midland School System official. Britton a Rotary member since 1934 spoke on friendships from Rotary and the 4-Way Test in business and profession. The group then discussed community needs and possible solutions with Charley Poole also visiting.
Twenty five school superintendents and principals met at Meridian Junior High School to elect Clifford Marsh Meridian Public School Superintendent as president for 1961 62. They discussed educational leadership duties and agreed monthly reports will run in Central Michigan newspapers. Leaders debated taxation re apportionment and earmarked funds while Con Con delegates were urged to outline basic principles of government for the legislature. The next gathering is set for Blanchard on October 11 1961.
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