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Newspaper
Shepherd Argus
Location
Shepherd, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Oct 25, 1961
Page
1
Workmen moved in the massive vault door for the new bank building late Saturday, weighing over 6000 pounds and housing delicate time lock mechanisms. They plan to return Monday to finish installation. Bank officials now expect the opening around November 15 rather than November 1.
The Bailey residence at 211 Orchard Avenue Shepherd Michigan opens to the public from 2:00 to 8:00 PM Saturday October 27 and Sunday October 28. Zook Construction Co builder and National Homes dealer will co host with staff to present three and four bedroom split level models budget priced and popular nationwide.
The United Fund campaign in Isabella County urges a fair share donation of about one fourth of one percent of annual salary to support 43 agencies. Campaign chair Gene Amler notes studies show this as the typical contribution level and estimates a $4000 annual earner would donate $10. See United Fund, Page 3.
Dr Anspach notes the convention is organized and aims for non partisan work while acknowledging lingering partisan ties. He urges groups to exchange opinions and viewpoints and warns that the word caucus carries an emotionally charged, potentially defamatory connotation.
Progress on the St Vincent de Paul parochial school and convent is advancing. Exterior work should finish before bad weather drives workers indoors. The convent will house six Sisters, while the school opens with four, including individual rooms, a Mother Superior suite, a chapel, kitchens, laundry, a garage, and a connecting corridor to the school.
Safe Driving Awards were presented to Shepherd's Rural Carriers Monday morning before they left on their routes. Ivo Carey received a five-year award for safe driving and service.
The Orchard Ave Church of Christ marks a centennial with a Friday to Sunday program including a pageant Through the Years and an open house tea on Saturday. Ken L. Mathis, native of Council Bluffs Iowa, will speak on Brazil during Bible School and deliver A Lantern in Your Hand at the 10 50 worship hour.
Isabella County board approves a 1962 spending plan totaling 629 976 dollars up 122 829 from 1961. The tax levy rises to 588 776 dollars as welfare funding grows to 280 152 dollars amid efforts to eliminate a long standing deficit. Maynard Cole praised for reducing welfare costs.
Wrestling fans will pack Shepherd High School on Saturday night October 28 for five matches headlined by a six man mixed Australian tag team. The card features midget and heavyweight stars led by Wee Davey Duncan and Crybaby McCarther in a top attraction.
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