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Newspaper
Shepherd Argus
Location
Shepherd, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Sep 26, 1962
Page
13
Congress presses the administration over Cuba as Senate members demand a tougher stance. Secretary of State Dean Rusk reportedly told Latin American ambassadors that any government must defend itself, hinting the U S may act unilaterally to counter a Cuban threat amid missile concerns.
The Michigan House faces a shifting leadership battle after Don Pears left the Speaker post. Reps Waldron and Green contend for the job, with Democrats hoping a 56-54 split remains or a GOP shift could alter the outcome. Senate leadership may also shake up as moderates gain ground and Perry W. Greene nears retirement.
The U S Bureau of Public Roads reports 1961 highway user taxes totaling 5.6 billion dollars with an estimated 400 million diverted to general state activities and 1.5 billion moved from the federal highway fund for other government uses. This pattern evokes 19th century road agents in tone and concern.
A hard line group of Congressmen push a $900 million pay raise for 2.3 million federal workers before adjournment. They seek a $40 million postal employee raise tied to H.R. 7927, risking inflation and harming press jobs. Critics warn of a vote-buying plan amid election fears and public backlash.
The Investors League decries a Cooper amendment in the fiscal 1963 tax bill that bars deducting stockholder and employee information costs as business expenses. They argue the measure violates free speech and petition rights, warning of a dangerous curb on shareholder rights and equal treatment with workers.
A reader laments the old Pump House in Shep herd village that feels overlooked beside a new, superior facility. The friend-narrator questions respect based on cost, design, materials, and upgrades and asks if the old pump house could receive a present to cheer it.
The Philathea Class of Shepherd Methodist Church invites members to a pot luck dinner on Thursday September 27 at 12 30 PM in the church parlors.
The bulletin lists multiple hospital admissions and discharges from September 17 to September 23. Names include Linda Roethlisberger, Virgil Campbell, Tamra Door, Myrtle Kindig, Debra Fisher, Iva Trussell, and others with affiliations to Central Michigan Community Hospital Saginaw Veterans Hospital Alma and Carson City Hospital. Several patients are noted as recovering from pneumonia and major surgery.
N E Chippewa reports Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Smith and sister Mrs. Linda Lines visiting nephew Mr. and Mrs. William Smith and family. Ganelle Tennant seriously ill at CMC Hospital, transferred from Ford's. Walter Niswonger, patient again at CMC Hospital. Joe Coats of Oil City in serious condition there.
Rust and Hay Mrs Leona Harrel and Morene and Josie Bradley visited Bertha Scramlin and family. Sunday guests at Mr and Mrs Wm Whitman included Virginia Allen and Vicky Rose of Alma Edwin Wood and son Bob Merwin Johnson David Clevenger and Roberta Clark.
Heustis warns that machines with defects tend to complete cycles before clothes dry fully. If staff are unavailable, handle damp articles with caution. Do not place damp items in closed cars or small rooms. hang outside to finish drying if odor or dampness remains.
Shepherd residents and relatives are described visiting kin and making trips to Michigan State University, Saginaw Veterans Hospital, and St Louis. Highlights include Mr. and Mrs. Vern Rarden preparing to move to Florida, Jacqueline Stowell entering MSU for social work, and multiple family calls across Shepherd, Winn, Farwell, Alma, and Beulah.
Ida Ardner was surprised on her 78th birthday with a cooperative luncheon at her home on Monday evening September 24. Attendees included Henry Manecke and family, Ralph Hottenstein of Fostoria Ohio, John Young, Robert Travis, Jack Bailey, Lela Ardner, Ella Ardner, Henry Ardner, Robert Wood and daughter, and William Hackett and son David. Mrs Hackett prepared and decorated the cake.
Friday at the home of Mrs. Virginia Allen of Alma. Mrs. Mathilda Williams was a recent caller at the William Whitman home. Mrs. Beryl Scramlin called on Mrs. Robert Brookens one day the past week. Mrs. Ray Johnson and Buell Johnson have been on the sick list recently.
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