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Newspaper
Shepherd Argus
Location
Shepherd, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Sep 26, 1962
Page
1
A columnist argues readers should support local advertisers to keep the Argus alive and print local news. He notes commerce relies on ads and subscriptions, cites small town patterns, and urges readers to tell advertisers they value ads. He mentions the passport budget anecdote and ends with a quip about old days pedestrians.
Nicholas James Kyser of Shepherd received a Bentley Scholarship Certificate at a campus luncheon in Kellogg Center. The Alvin M. Bentley Foundation granted 62 scholarships totaling across 47 colleges for 1962-63 and Kyser is among 72 Michigan students supported this year.
The Champion Highway Safety Program featuring an Indianapolis 500 driver visits Shepherd High School on October 10 at 8 45 AM. Jack Turner of Seattle a six time Memorial Day competitor appears thanks to Northern Supply Co sponsorship. Turner had a recent Indy 500 accident but escaped serious injury due to safety gear and skill.
Gene and Mary Ann Stone announce the birth of their son Michael Arthur at the Stone residence in Charlevoix. Little Michael was born March 6 1962 weighing 6 pounds 11 ounces and 19 inches long. He is now about six and a half months old, 22 inches long and 17 pounds, with blue eyes fair skin and blond curly hair. The Stones’ friends join in the happiness.
Mrs. Harold Fuller of Pomona California touring Michigan six weeks found her car meter near empty in Owosso. A passer-by refilled it and left a note saying the meter was out. Dorothy learned the helper was a former acquaintance of Shepherd. They met later at Allen Orser’s office and Mrs. Orser gave Dorothy school pictures from 1910 1911 and 1912. The note ends with a moral about good deeds.
Roger Seamon announces C Allen White joins the Mt. Pleasant district staff as field representative for Shepherd Rosebush Isabella Clare and Gratiot counties. White native of Saginaw MSU graduate previously with Highland Park and Grand Rapids offices now based in Mt. Pleasant with wife Ella and two children to assist infirm and public relations efforts.
Forrest Rhoads announces Dale Smith of Eau Claire Wisconsin will begin a gospel meeting at Chippewa Street Church of Christ next Sunday September 30 through October 7 with 7 30 p m services each evening Contributions taken only on Sunday mornings Smith studied at David Lipscomb College and Wisconsin State College and has spoken on Wisconsin radio programs He is a Toastmasters member who placed second in the Seattle international speech contest and is described as an outstanding stirring speaker
Isabella County Safety Council set October 2 at 8 pm in Shepherd Junior High School gym for a meeting to discuss hunting safety. Trooper Wesley Bean of the Michigan State Police will discuss safety and present a shooting demonstration. The awards chairman will announce a good Driver award for an Isabella County resident. Residents may raise safety concerns. teenage hunters are invited for the shooting demonstration.
Congressman Elford A. Cederberg announces the Tenth District office at 318 Federal Building Bay City will open October 1. The Bay City staff will include administrative assistant William H. Hackett and operate 9 am to 5 pm weekdays with open house sessions to follow.
Elmer John Hayden of Route 5 Mt Pleasant died September 24 at Central Michigan Community Hospital. Born July 22 1886 in Michigan he was a former Shepherd resident. Services were held at St Henrys Church near Rose bush with Rev Fr John McGee officiating. Interment followed in the church cemetery. Survived by wife Julis three daughters Eleanor Moeggenbers Mt Pleasant Betty Lou Perry Livonia Patricia Henderson Livonia one son James South Bend Indiana and 16 grandchildren.
Mrs. George Romney wife of the Republican gubernatorial candidate and a popular campaign member will be in Mt. Pleasant Thursday October 11 as guest of honor at a luncheon at the Embers from 12 noon until 2 PM The Republican County Committee invites all interested to meet her and hear her speak
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