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Newspaper
Shepherd Argus
Location
Shepherd, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Sep 20, 1961
Page
2
The article celebrates Michigan’s science base driving industry and economic expansion. It highlights skilled workers, college research, and centers that advance product development and new resource uses, noting science aids location decisions and peaceful atomic use, while linking science progress to Michigan’s industrial leadership.
Several residents from Shepherd and area hospitals were admitted for observation and treatment at Central Michigan Community Hospital and nearby facilities. Most patients were reported improving or recovering by Friday September 15 with some returning home earlier in the week.
Mrs Gerald Buckley and her baby daughter returned home from the hospital on September 11 and are doing fine. Mr Grant Curtiss remains in Edmore Hospital convalescing. Mrs Eli Hamlin and Mrs Arn Hungerford are ill, with Mrs Hamlin bedridden and accepting visitors. Mrs Homer Laidley of rural Shepherd, a school principal, is on the sick list. Mrs Guy Brooks, also from rural Shepherd, is recovering from a hip injury and spent six weeks convalescing with the Kingman family. Mrs Orville Chaney is ill at her son’s home in Coe. Mr Jack Arndt has returned from Ford Hospital and is convalescing in Midland while receiving treatment, and spends weekends with relatives in Shepherd. Mrs Nellie Childers remains in fair condition.
Ida Clark vents about small frustrations in daily life. She notes stubborn box openings, twist off lids that refuse to yield, a balky can opener, interruptions during chores, and lingering cigarette ashes disrupting freshly cleaned rugs.
Christian Aid met Thursday at Mrs. Betty Coomer's home with strong attendance. A cooperative noon dinner followed, then a business session led by president Mrs. Velma Hawkins. The group voted to buy Christian and United States flags for the church. Next gathering set for Mrs. Opal Miller's home on October 12.
Shepherd residents list callers and visitors including Robert Frost and Lula of Gladwin, Dale Hawkins of Alma, Kenneth Mikesell of Lansing, and many others. The notes mention fishing on Mecosta Lake, boating on the Chain of Seven Lakes, and trips to Mt. Pleasant and Morenci.
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