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Newspaper
Shepherd Argus
Location
Shepherd, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Oct 09, 1963
Page
1
Early morning patrols from Shepherd Elementary School form an eight-member Safety Patrol. They help reduce injuries to school-age pedestrians traveling to and from school. Led by Captain Scott Derry and Lt. Dave Gilli.
A group of upper elementary boys and girls led by Patrol Sponsor Mr. William Dean will instruct and direct students in street crossing and safety near the school. Regular members for the 1963-64 year include Captain Scott Derry Lt Dave Gillison Murphy corner Gail Augustine Paul Hawkins Ron VanLente Bob Warmbrunn Larry Lethorn Bob Sawade Dan Chisek and others. Substitutes listed: LaMott Oren Jack Grim Ray Alenez Diana Weaver Dan LeHigh Mickey Taylor Connie Shock Judy Woodruff Judy Goit Wilkie Houghton.
The Gould Drug Store in Shepherd remains in its second week after a full remodel. Prizes for a 2:00 PM Saturday drawing on October 12 have grown to more than 24 items including a portable TV. Customers may register without making a purchase.
Frank White United Fund vice chairman and county chairman named four township vice chairmen Herb Hood Larry Wentworth Robert Beauchamp Howard Mason and a list of township volunteers including Ruth Lau Clinton Sloan Ervin Dutcher Robert Banniger Evert Bowerman Joseph Hradel Glee Krueger Matt Engier Glenn Curtiss George Leasher and B. C. Mellencamp. White asks for more volunteers to cover the county and provides the United Fund Office contact 77 155030.
Rep. Neil Staebler of Michigan introduces a bill to broaden the Federal student loan program tying repayment to future income. The plan calls for a $250 million annual appropriation, makes loans available to all qualified public and private college students, lifts the $250,000 college loan ceiling, raises loan limits, and would create a permanent program.
Over 80 residents rehearse for the Hi Fever Follies at Mt. Pleasant old Baptist Church then perform October 14 and 15 at CMU Warghiner Auditorium. The Central Michigan Community Hospital Women's Auxiliary sponsors with Lee Doyle directing from Jerome Cargill Productions. Curtain is 8 15 p m tickets via Mrs Lewis Johnson or at Shepherd Cleaners.
Philip Epple Isabella County Democratic Chairman Zolton Ferency will speak at the Fre mont Township Hall in Winn Thursday night at 7:30 p m. He, a former school teacher, will discuss party operations at state and local levels. Coffee and doughnuts served after by the Isabella County Democratic Women organization. Public invited.
The Civitan Club brings the three act Passion Play On The Road To Golgatha to Warriner Hall Mt Pleasant October 19 through 22. Val Balfour stars with wife Ann Kelley Balfour and full English production. Tickets are half price for students with reservations at 125 S College or by phone.
A rural community hosts a working bee at the Witte Homestead to gather furnace wood for Hugh Beebe, hospitalized in Detroit. Members of Shepherd Odd Fellows Lodge and their spouses, with chainsaws and buzz saws, cut and pile wood, share food, and find meaning in helping a brother in need.
The Isabella County United Fund 1963 campaign started October 8 at the University Center with speaker Eugene H. Sloyer. Jack Anson chairs the drive. James J. Rush leads the Special Gifts Division. goal is 44 389 41 dollars. The fund supports Salvation Army Red Cross Girl Scouts Boy Scouts Hospital Blood Bank and local emergency services.
Dr. William Kelly assistant director of Michigan Department of Mental Health spoke at the Central Michigan Child Guidance Clinic dinner meeting held October 2 at Embers Mt. Pleasant. Board members from Clare Gladwin Gratiot Isabella Mecosta Osceola counties attended with guests and staff. Dr. Harlan McCall of Alma presided.
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