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Newspaper
Shepherd Argus
Location
Shepherd, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Oct 11, 1961
Page
3
Great grandma news arrives as Torey Lee Ratulowski born September 20 and Malinda Jean Hartman born October 9 gracing families of Olive Goffnett Holley and Malinda Goffnett. Congratulations to Malinda Goffnett aged eighty eight and all involved.
Ida Clark discusses how music shapes mood across eras and settings from lullabies to big band, highlighting types hymns lullabies jazz and instrumental music. She recalls favorite tunes and artists across generations and notes music's role in daily life and study.
The article describes the final five minutes before 3:25 PM dismissal as slow and restless. Students race to leave, rush to work or meals, then the bell rings and halls clear by about 3:30. A last minute assignment is given for the next day.
The 1961 Shepherd High School top ten graduates are pursuing higher education. Jackie Musser and Jean Ann Clevenger study at Michigan State and Central Michigan universities respectively, while others attend Ferris Institute Providence College and more.
Linda Coughlin notes October 1 saw many hunters in the fields chasing small game as pheasant season opens on October 20. She mentions tired mornings, repeat attempts by the unlucky, and a sizable presence of female hunters who may fare as well as the men.
A report from Shepherd High notes a fad of weight loss among female students led by Mrs. Bailey in Physical Education. Many girls show interest in a plan to reduce meals and resist the refrigerator, hoping for lasting results, while a few boys are urged to join.
The junior varsity Jays defeated Clare 48 to 14 on Thursday night. Leeland Curtiss scored four rushing touchdowns with Jim Kyser adding three. Shepherd backs and the offensive line led the win, while Dale Fultz, Clarence Brenner, and Don Cochran anchored the defense.
The Shepherd Blue Jays meet Merrill in their third Sag inaw conference game Friday October 13. Merrill, once underrated, now fields a strong lineup led by back Buckley Minto and quarterback Bob Larsen with center Malory on the line. Merrill won opening games 38 0 and 34 0 while Shepherd relies on a stout defense to limit opponents to 32 points in three games.
A list of altered names appears in the text with many misreadings and substitutions. Individuals such as Carylon Wright, Linda Coughlin, Don Rooker, and Janet Bollman show inconsistent name forms. The passage tracks how each person is rendered under different variants.
Karen Williams reports on the Future Teachers of America club for both genders. The meeting led by Principal Bates stressed patience when guiding students and urged members, including seniors and freshmen, to think about college as they prepare for teaching careers.
Residents hosted and visited relatives around Weldon and Millington. Local gatherings include a Pine River School No. 3 Mothers Club meeting with eight attendees and plans for a Halloween carnival chaired by Maryetta Dickman. Several families attend church events and trips to Lansing for Great Lakes Bible College.
Members discuss monthly meetings and officer elections for the year. Margarete Ann Stalter and Judy Allen are the only second year members amid a largely new group with Mrs Stewart and Mrs Riley as sponsors.
The Glee Club reports a strong start to the year after winning first prize in the Homecoming parade. Karen Williams leads as president with Bonnie MyShock as vice president and Betty Kadlatsky as secretary treasurer.
About 135 women from Isabella and neighboring counties will join the District Rally in Midland on October 17. The event rotates host counties with Gratiot next year. A separate meeting led by Miss Ruth McKinay titled Lets Plan our Wardrobe will occur on Friday October 20 to aid 4-H leaders in youth activities. Norris Ingells reports a photography program on October 12 at Union Township Hall Mt. Pleasant drew 54 interested women for future club support.
Community notice invites donations of vinyl records after a record player was repaired to help pass rainy days. Call for locals familiar with the item to lend or donate discs.
Chippewa Baptist Church held a Sunday homecoming with a well attended service and a noon potluck. Guest speakers included former pastor Veeder Bass and family of Mason, Rev. James Burgess, Rev. and Mrs. Fred Kinkle of Strickland Baptist, and Mr. Moreno of Mt. Pleasant. Harold Smith, from Marquette, returned home Saturday then went back to work Monday. Mr. and Mrs. Harold Salters visited with neighbors Friday, and the Dennis family accompanied their daughter to Grand Rapids to see Phillip Smith after his surgery.
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