Historical Marker Dedicated in Michigan Petroleum Belt
The first official State Historical Marker placed at a Highway Department Rest Area near Shepherd commemorates Michigan's petroleum history. The 87th Historical Society of Michigan meeting in Mt. Pleasant marked the dedication with officials including Chief Engineer John E. Meyer and Dr. Lewis G. Vander Velde. Walter Russell aided the effort. About 130 markers have been placed in Roadside Parks.
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State Highway Department
Shepherd
The
Historical Society of Michigan
Mt. Pleasant
Michigan
John E. Meyer
Michigan State Highway Department
Lewis G. Vander Velde
Michigan Historical Commission
Walter Russell
Russell
Isabella County Historica Society
Detour Planned on US-27 Business Route in Mt Pleasant
Detour for the US 27 business route in Mt Pleasant will send traffic onto city streets for about three weeks beginning Monday. Read full details on Page 3 under DETOUR.
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Mt. Pleasant
Well Child Clinic Limited to Isabella County Residents
Dr E J Brenner director of Central Michigan District Health Department announces that due to higher attendance the Shepherd Well Child Conference will be limited to Isabella County residents starting October. Non residents may finish their immunizations at the clinic. The next conference is Tuesday October 3 1961 from 9 to 11 am at Shepherd Methodist Church.
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E. J. Brenner
Central Michigan
Isabella County
Shepherd Methodist Church
Village Hydrants To Be Flushed October 4
Village Engineer Dan Myers gives notice that the crew will flush village water mains on October 4. Residents should minimize water use, especially for laundry, as the flushing stirs mineral deposits but the water remains suitable for any purpose by the next day.
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Dan Myers
New Sewer Service Rates for Shepherd Michigan
The village of Shepherd Michigan adopts sewer rates effective July 1 1961. Water consumption tiers are listed from 5 000 gallons at 2 25 up to 75 000 gallons at 6 00 with over 75 000 charged 2 00 per each additional 25 000 gallons or fraction.
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Shepherd
Michigan
New County Treasurer Sworn In at Isabella County
Mrs Gladys Hole was sworn in as Isabella County Treasurer at 10 00 am Tuesday September 26 with County Clerk Maynard Gilmore administering the oath. She previously served ten years as deputy treasurer and eight years as office clerk. Hole a Shepherd High School Class of 1928 graduate has two sons David and Dan and one grandson. Mr Hole works as an electrician at the Ferro Stamp Plant.
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Gladys Hole
Isabella County
Maynard Gilmore
Elmer Kirk
Connell
Hole
Dogs Confined Urged by Isabella County Dog Warden
Streets of Shepherd to be patrolled as dog wardens report many complaints of loose dogs. Any dogs found running will be shot in the streets or owners cited in court. Plea for cooperation from residents, backed by the village council.
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Ward
Lennox
Isabella County
John Wilkard
United Fund Campaign Plans Local Drive in Isabella County
United Fund officials outline the 1961 drive with Gene Ulmer as campaign chairman. The appeal runs October 10 to 31 with a goal of 48700 to support 41 state and local agencies. Most funds stay in Isabella County supporting Girl Scouts Boy Scouts Child Guidance Clinic Isabella Day Center Safety Council Salvation Army Red Cross and the County Blood Bank.
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United Fund
Isabella County United Fund
Gene Umler
Drive
Bud’’ North
Gerald Grinzinger
Bert Peterson
Isabella County
Girl Scouts
Boy Scouts
Child Guidance Clinic
Isabella Day Center
Isabella Safety Council
Salvation Army
Red Cross
County Blood Bank
New Chevrolets On Display Friday
Chevrolet unveils 1962 passenger car line including the new Chevy II with 32 models across Corvair Corvette Chevy II and standard lines. Display to start Friday September 29 at Chevrolet dealers.
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Chevrolet
Good Neighbor Contest Begins
The Ladies Auxiliary VF.W. sponsors a Good Neighbor contest tied to their show in early winter. Nomination letters or cards are invited at any time to Box 301 Shepherd Michigan with reasons why the nominee is a Good Neighbor.
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Ladies Auxiliary Vf.w
Ladies Auxiliary
Shepherd, Mich
Elmer Kirkconnell Resigns as Isabella County Treasurer
Elmer Kirkconnell resigns as Isabella County Treasurer effective September 25 after nearly 33 years in office. He was elected in 1928 and began serving January 1 1929, leaving a record of diligent financial keeping and public service. The paper joins well wishers in congratulating him on his accomplishments and retirement.
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Isabella County
Elmer Kirkconnell
Tabella County
Elmer
Kirkconnell
School Library Gets $2000 Gift For Shepherd High
Superintendent Paul Warmbrunn announced a $2000 gift to Shepherd High School. Donor James G. Moore, who died last August 16, established the fund to create a library remembrance. See GIFT, Page 3.
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Shepherd High School
Paul Warmbrunn
James G. Moore
Moore
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