Winter Struggles Hit Michigan Wildlife Hard
Conservation reports in Michigan document severe winter conditions from January 20 to 26. Deer browse pine stands and eat balsam in the upper peninsula while quail and small ground birds feel the food pinch in the south. pheasants fare better with corn and cover. The department cautions against broad winter feeding but supports established bird feeding stations near cover and away from roads.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Upper
Lower
Conservation Department Game
Michigan
Decline of the Great Auk and Rabbit Predators
The article notes the great auk near extinction with only about eighty mounted specimens left and discusses rabbits as ancient North American mammals facing many enemies. It describes rabbits' defenses as wit and speed amid constant threats from birds, varmints, and shotguns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North American
Bunny
Michigan Winter Waterfowl Survey Shows Stable Overall Populations
The Conservation Department and the Bureau of Sport Fisheries and Wildlife conducted the annual Michigan winter waterfowl survey with US Fish and Wildlife Service data. Most birds were found on open waters in southeastern Michigan, with goose and duck counts showing mixed changes but overall stability. A national report covering the continent and Mississippi Flyway will follow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Conservation Department
Michigan
Bureau of Sport Fisheries and Wildlife
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
US Coast Guard
Great Lakes
Detroit River
Lake Erie
Kalamazoo
St. Joseph
Huron River
Mississippi Flyway
Buick LeSabre Ad Promises Long-Run Value
An advertising pitch for a Buick LeSabre highlights price, features, and ride quality. It touts Buick engineering like fin cooled brakes and smooth transmissions, claiming strong owner satisfaction and long-term value with the line When Better Automobiles Are Built, Buick People Will Build Them.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buick
Winter Kill Hits Fish In Many Lakes In Michigan
Winter kill threatens fish across southern Michigan lakes as an early ice thickening reduces oxygen. Tests on six lakes show extremely low or no oxygen in three and widespread low water levels worsen die offs. The Saginaw Bay area reports kill along Huron county shores with dead suckers and perch on lake bottoms. Conservation Dept. designates open fishing year round on 33 southern Michigan lakes to curb losses. thawing could expand liberalized rules.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michigan
Saginaw Bay
Huron County
Salt River Farm Bureau Holds February Meeting
The Salt River Farm Bureau Group met at Mr and Mrs John Gross home on February 4 with nine families present. Paul Gross led discussion on whether Michigan should have a state income tax. Guests enjoyed sandwiches pie and coffee. Next meeting set for March 4 at Mr and Mrs Kenneth Mogg home.
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Salt River Farm Bureau
John Gross
Michigan
Paul Gross
Kenneth Mogg
Sudden Death of Rolland Krell Jr at University Hospital
Rolland Krell Jr of rural Clare died Monday morning at University Hospital in Ann Arbor. He was the son of Mr. and Mrs. Rolland Krell and nephew of Mrs. John Methner of Denver Township. The notice notes family visitors and local connections.
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Rolland Krell Jr
Clare
University Hospital
Ann Arbor
Rolland Krell
John Methner
Denver Township
Dean Muterspatugh
C.M.C. Hospital
Gardiner Muterspaugh
Central Michigan Community Hospital
Kenneth Mogg
Barrett Muterspaugh
Ray
Wilmer Mogg
Stevie
Jimmy
Mt. Pleasant
Bernard Feltman
Elizabeth
Rural Shepherd
Weekend Visits Fill Local Social Roundup
Mr and Mrs William Walter and family spent the weekend in Flint and attended church with Rev Charles Malson and family. Rev and Mrs Marion Burkett of Jackson St visited Ada Coulter. Verne Mercer of Beaverton and family joined dinner with daughter and family the Robert Kleinhardts. Walter Garver Sr and family spent Sunday in Lansing with their son Robert. Bernard Allen and Darlene visited Mrs Elnora Honderich for Sunday luncheon. Carmen Newman and family spent the weekend in Lagnaw and Flint for February birthday celebrations. Revival services begin February 17.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Walter
Flint
Charles Malson
Marion Burkett
Jackson St
Ada Coulter
Verne
Mercer
Beaverton
Robert Kleinhardts
Walter Garver Sr
Lansing
Robert
Bernard Allen
Darlene
Elnora Honderich
Carmen Newman
Lagnaw
Fresh Paint Odor Eased by Water in Room
A pail of water placed in a freshly painted room helps the smell dissipate faster. This simple method avoids lingering odor and speeds up air renewal.
Haggart Couple Celebrate 37th Wedding Anniversary
Mr and Mrs William Haggart Jr marked their 37th wedding anniversary with a Saturday evening gathering on February 7. Guests included Mr and Mrs Ralph Bagley Mr and Mrs John Gross Mr and Mrs Allen Weihl Mr and Mrs Bruce Burk Mr and Mrs Eugene Lattimer Mr and Mrs Norman Haggart and Mr and Mrs Vick Haggart. Supper was served by Mrs Eugene Lattimer and Mrs Norman Haggart.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Haggart Jr
Ralph Bagley
John Gross
Allén ‘Weihl
Bruce Burk
Eugene Lattimer
Norman’, Haggart
Vick Haggart
Norman Haggart
Community Notes From Colville Area Visit Family News
Mrs Schaar and son from Farwell visited Sunday afternoon with Mr and Mrs Robert Clute and Mr and Mrs William Randle and family from Plainwell. Beulah Bodkins returned from Saginaw with the Towns. Carl Gardhon of Pontiac, raised here, died suddenly last week. Family members attended his funeral and neighbors extend sympathy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Schaar
Farwell
Robert. Clute
William ‘Randle
Plainwell
Ray Strouse
Hilda Strouse
Marlene
Agnes Zimmerman
Richard Miller
Bay City
Russell~ Davis
Ernest Town
Darrel
Wallie Rutter
Saginaw
Hazel Bodkins
St Lukes Hospital
Beulah
Bodkins
Phyllis. Pearson
Harrison
Joe Pudway
Carl Gardhon
Pontiac
Carl Kistler
Orval VandeWalker
Fred Krell
Virgil Kistler
February Shortened by Romans Then Caesar and Augustus
The World Book Encyclopedia notes February had 30 days until Julius Caesar added a day to make July longer and Augustus removed another day to extend August. The changes attributed to the vanity of two ancient Romans shortened February.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Julius Caesar
Augustus
Gilmore Grange Social Rounds and Church News
Mr and Mrs Roy Robison of Mt Pleasant visited John Laverty Sunday evening. Loretta Lawrence spent the weekend with Joy Rawson. Emma Phipps hosted a five table board party Friday. Blue Star Mothers card party two tables Wednesday. 131 attended Gilmore Church of Christ services Sunday. Local families hosted a roast dinner Friday despite snow. Laura Cook and Mary Smith recovering after hospital surgeries. C Hiram Gates ill with flu. Archie Fordyce and Egbert Fordyce visited. Howard Rathburn had surgery at Sag inaw General Hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roy Robison
Mr. Pleasant
John Laverty
Cecil Marshall
Paul Brown
Loretta ‘Lawrence
Joy Rawson
Emma Phipps
Blue Star Mothers
Florida
Gilyore Church of Christ
Elmer Kidder
Alvin Wood
George Fitts
James Pitts
William Philipps
Laura Cook
Mt. Pleasant ‘Hospital
Mary Smith
Clare Hospital
C. Hiram Gates
Archie Fordyce
Shields
Egbert Fordyce
Howard Rathburn
Saginaw
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Mrs. Thill
Ers
Daniel Thill
Sunset Drive
North Muskegon, Michigan
Es Peech
Mike Bennett
E Sabrethe
Heinze Catsup
Hersey
Blue Bonnet Cleo
Jello Att
Shirley Gay
Anastas Mikoyan
U.B At
Moscow Press
Colonville
Gilmore Grange
Central Gilmore
The
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