Orchard Avenue Church To Celebrate Centennial
The Orchard Avenue Church of Christ in the Shep herd area marks 100 years with a three day centennial weekend October 27 to 29. It opens with a pageant Through The Years featuring a 40 member cast and narrator Mrs. Kenneth Hummel, followed by an Open House and Tea Saturday afternoon with exhibits and guided tours. Sunday includes Bible school at 9 45 and worship at 10 50 headlined by Missionary Ken L Mathis who will share mission field experiences and deliver A Lantern In Your Hand.
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Shepherd
Orchard Avenue
Kenneth Hummel
Newton L. Huffine
Ken L. Mathis
Brazil
Freeway Crash Injures Six Near Shep herd
Six were hurt in a two car collision on US 27 a mile north of Shepherd when 16 year old Donna Rhode entered the freeway and hit an oncoming car. State Police cited Rhode for failure to yield and no operator license.
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Shepherd
Donna Rhode
Hazel Absalter
Grand Ledge
Central Michigan Community Hospital
Mt. Pleasant
Irene Rhode
Rhode
Mrs. Absalter
Mary Absalter
Debbie Absalter
Marilyn Baird
Shepherd Village Council Forms Planning Commission
The Shepherd Village Council at its October 16 meeting approved an insurance policy from Dick Murphy Agency for one year and named Mr. Murphy Insurance Agent of Record. An appraisal firm will value village property before renewing policies. Citizens appointed to the Planning Commission include H. A. Brattin Jr., Mrs. Donal d Gates for 3 years. Mrs. Lyle Rhynard, Wallace Williamson for 2 years. Mrs. Gerald Cook, Merlyn Smith for 1 year. ex officio members F. J. Cauchon, John H. Wilberding, Village President Newell L. Oren, Councilman Frank L. Harry, and Public Works Superintendent Dan Myers.
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Shepherd Village Council
Dick Murphy
Michigan Supreme Court
Murphy
H. A. Brattin, Jr
Donald Gates
Lyle Rhynard
Wallace Williamson
Gerald Cook
Merlyn Smith
F. J. Cauchon
John H. Wilberding
Newell L. Oren
Frank L. Harry
Dan Myers
First Aid Class Starts Oct 18 at Shepherd High School
Reminder that the First Aid Class begins Wednesday October 18 at 7 30 p m in the new Shepherd High School. Robert Garber Jr will provide volunteer instructions. To enroll call Shepherd 4293 or attend the first session.
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New Shepherd High School
Robert Garber, Jr
Shepherd
Can Can Progress Report on Michigan Constitutional Convention
Dr. Anspach notes the convention opens with bipartisan spirit and a goal to draft a Michigan Constitution. Delegates elected on party lines operate under a jointly chosen leadership including a president and three vice presidents. Dr. Stephen Nisbet of Fremont is named president, with a history on the State Board of Education.
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Michigan
Stephen Nisbet
Fremont
Clare-Isabella
State Board of Education
State Deeds Roadside Park To County At Shepherd Rotary
The Shepherd Rotary Club hosted guests from Joe Ulsh Post 8215 Isabella County Road Commission and County Supervisors to transfer ownership and maintenance of The State Park roadside area near Shepherd on old US 27. County and village officials praised local efforts and thanked the Highway Department for its service since the freeway opening.
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Shepherd Rotary Club
Joe Ulsh
Shepherd Village Council
Isabella County Road Commission
County Board of Supervisors
Foyd J. Waugh
Michigan State Highway Department
Shepherd
Us-27
Carl Thren
Earnest Bruce
VFW
Highway Department
Shepherd and
Coe Township
Waugh
Wrestling match fuels Shepherd recreation program growth
The Shepherd Recreation Association hosted a February wrestling event to raise funds for local activities. Proceeds supported summer youth programs, park improvements, and equipment purchases. A second match is planned for October 28 1961 at Shepherd High School to bolster finances and keep programs viable.
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Shepherd Recreation Association
Shepherd
Recreation Association
the Shepherd High School
October Session Of Board Of Supervisors Extended
The Isa bella County Board Of Supervisors faces a longer October session as the budget for next year dominates the agenda. Delays in departmental requests push work into a second week and many supervisors warn of budget strains and limited revenues. Some resist new spending unless taxpayers approve higher revenue.
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Board of Supervisors
Isabella County Board of Supervisors
Harvest Festival Plans Complete
Mrs. David E. Burrows announces the 14th Annual Harvest Festival with co chairs Mrs. Gerald Cook and Mr. Paul Simon. Tickets cost 5 and 10 cents for all games, sold by Max Augustine’s crew in carpenter aprons. Booths in the Junior High Gym feature farm produce baked goods and white elephants, with supper in the Senior High Cafeteria at 5 30 p m.
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David E. Burrows
Shepherd P.T.A
Gerald Cook
Paul Simon
Max Augustine
Benior High School
Village of Shepherd sewer rates take effect July 1 1961
Sewer service charges for Shepherd Michigan rise starting the July 1 1961 quarter. Charges scale by water use from 5 000 gallons at 2 1 4 cents per gallon up to high tiers 6 cents per gallon for usage over 45 000 with 25 000 gallon increments overage.
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Shepherd
Michigan
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Council
Anspach
Harvest Festival
Market Report
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