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Newspaper
Shepherd Argus
Location
Shepherd, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Sep 11, 1963
Page
1
The Shepherd Chamber of Commerce and Jaycees join progressive merchants for a three day Bonanza Days event September 12 13 and 14 to thank loyal customers and attract new ones. Merchants offer end of season bargains on quality merchandise, not mere come on items, with Bonanza Times ads in this week's paper.
Construction advances on grade separations north of Ithaca in Gratiot and Isabella counties. Two Gratiot County projects are well along and the Shepherd Road overpass is shaping up. Grass Lake Road work has begun with Shepherd Road slated for July 1964 completion, though some may finish early.
A group of Shepherd varsity cheerleaders practices routines to boost student turnout for the opener. Standing in a line from left to right are Pat McGuire Maureen Lau Kathy Grisdale and Carol Kadlabitsky with Mary Kasper seated. The group is described as peppy and lovely.
James J. Rush chairs the budget committee and presents a 1964 campaign goal of 44389.41, about 7000 under last year, with allocations for Salvation Army Red Cross Boy Scouts Girl Scouts Hospital Blood Bank and other groups, while Isabella Day Center funds are absorbed.
The Rotary Club accepts sponsorship of a new Explorer Post for the Boy Scouts. Leaders include George Root guiding the Explorers and Leo Cohoon leading the Scout Troop. The Explorer Post begins on September 16 at 7:30 PM and the Troop on September 17 at 7:30 PM at the Community Building.
The Shepherd Hook and Trigger Club meets Thursday at 8:00 p.m. in the Coe Community Center for the fall gathering. Discussion includes fall trap shooting dates and gun safety training with the Explorer Scout Troop, plus Kim Swenson’s Bear Story as the highlight.
The Oilers Motorcycle Club met at Tom and Violet Steeles then drove to First Lake for an overnight campout. Attendees included Mr and Mrs Thomas Steele, Mr and Mrs Keith Freeze, Mr and Mrs Francis Swan, Mr and Mrs Mort Balcom, Mr and Mrs George Cochran, and Mr and Mrs Thomas Steele Jr.
The Shepherd Methodist W S C S sponsors a Fall Hats show at the Shepherd Community Center on Friday September 13 from 10 00 a m to 9 00 p m. 144 new Fall Hats, no two alike, will be displayed. Refreshments will be served and attendees can expect a fun event.
The 1890 Coe Township Hall is being torn down to clear space for a used car lot and storage. Township functions move to a remodeled Community Center with voting access for both precincts. Lyle Rhynard owns the former hall site, clearing the way for his new and used cars near the Rhynard Chevrolet Agency.
State Police were summoned to Ritchey Grocery when a man pounded the rear door in the early morning hours asking for gas. Owner Mrs Foults, alarmed by the persistence, called police who arrived as the door gave way and took the man to the County Seat.
Fire Captain Charles Harris of Hamilton Bermuda has completed a three week fire fighting course at Gravenhurst Fire College in Ontario and is spending a week with his aunt and uncle Mr and Mrs Lester C Bidlack of Route 4 Pleasant. Harris has trained under English Canadian and American tutelage and rates the United States ahead in equipment and methods.
Work progresses on a sewage disposal plant designed to include two large ponds where waste will be decomposed by bacteria and water evaporated, forming a complete treatment system.
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