Midland Notes From Last Week’s Social Roundup
Mrs Merle Witt and her young daughter from Midland visited last week with sister Mrs AH A Loomis. Mr and Mrs H F Badgley of Lansing called on the William Badgley family. The Helping Hand society met with Mrs H A Loomis last Thursday. Elmer Morrison is able to be about again. Mrs Wager is improving slowly. Hustler and Booster classes plan a meeting at John Presleys Friday evening. W F M S are preparing a missionary play to be given soon watch for the date.
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Merle Witt
Midland
AH. A. Loomis
H. F. Badgley
Lansing
Wm. Badgley
Helping Hand Society
H. A. Loomie
Elmer Morrison
Community Notes From Alma Area
Mr and Mrs Kelly Comer and their young daughter visited Mrs D W Comer’s family over the weekend. Mrs Elmer Miller and daughter with two boys spent Saturday night with Ira Lower. Corn planting underway. A social Wednesday night yielded 25 dollars. Roy Comer and family spent Sunday with the Comers. Mrs Springer returned from Saginaw. Mr Sprunger moved cattle from Saginaw to the farm.
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Kelly Comer
Alma
D. W. Comer
Elmer Miller
Ira
Brand Wee
Roy Comer
Springer
Saginaw
Mr. Sprunger
Brown Corners Social News Counts Visits
Ralph Denno and his mother visited with family south of Clare over Sunday. George Baker visited with Mrs. A. Atwood and family. Charley Stehle and McCartey couples called on Mr. and Mrs. Tony Freed. The Ladies Aid met with Mrs. Clair Coulter. next meeting planned at Mrs. 【text cuts off】.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ralph Denno
Clare
D. Denno
George Baker
A. Atwood
Charley Stehle
McCartey
Tony Freed
Ladies Aid
Clair Coulter
Mra
Local Social Notes Mention June Travel and Visits
Ray Houghton and Wilbur Lower made a business trip to Saginaw on Saturday and returned Sunday. Mrs. Elmer Miller stayed with her mother Mrs. Kemp while her brother was in Saginaw. Doris Shafer visited Evile Robinett Sunday. Bertha Ruthven and Hilda Gerber attended Sunday school. Myrtie Harger returned to Sunday school. Wayne Atwood, Cornwell farm worker, visited over Sunday with family. Ben Reinhardt and spouse visited the Mickles of Brand Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ray Houghton
Wilbur
Ira Lower
Saginaw
Sanday
Elmer Miller
Kemp
Doris Shafer
Evile Robinett
Bertha Ruthven
Hilda Gerber
Myrtie Harger
Wayne Atwood
Cornwell Farm
Ben Rieinhardt
Henry Mickle
Brand
Brighten the Corner Bright Saying Cited By Paper
A Boston Transcript quotation notes a humorous line about dispensing sunshine when moonshining isn’t allowed. The witty remark emphasizes optimism and legal limits in a lighthearted tone.
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Boston Transcript
Prohibition Agents Laid Off In Michigan Cut
Seven officers serving Detroit and Michigan offices were dismissed under a two thirds reduction order from Commissioner Kramer. Dispatches report about 700 of 1,260 enforcement agents laid off nationwide due to funding shortages through June 30.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Detroit
Prohibition Enforcement
A. C. Graham
Prohibition
Michigan
J. W. Jordan
National Prohibition Enforcement
Kramer
Washington
Prohibition Bureau
Kedzie Resigns from Michigan Agricultural College Post
President Frank S. Kedzie of Michigan Agricultural College resigns after over five years in office. Secretary Addison Brown is said to resign at the June meeting when Kedzie steps down. The resignation follows a two year farmer-led dispute highlighted by Representative Arlie Hopkins who accused the college management of inefficiency.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
East Lansing
Mich
Frank S. Kedzie
Michigan Agricultural College
Addison Brown
Kedzie
Arlie Hopkins
Manistee
Former Cabinet Officer Lane Dies After Hospital Visit
Rochester Minnesota reports former secretary of the interior Franklin K. Lane died May 18 after an angina attack following gall bladder and appendicitis surgery on May 6. He had been recovering when heart disease returned. Lane quoted I am surprised to be alive. I hope to live long doing good.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rochester
Minn
Franklin K. Lane
Secretary of the Interior
Lane
Lané
Large Sum Saved on Coal Purchase
Lansing coal operators say the state saved at least 300000 dollars on next winter's coal bill. A special coal committee led by Governor Thomas E. Johnson, Superintendent of Public Instruction, and Secretary of State Charles J. Deland arranged the purchase. The state bought 86000 tons of spot coal to be delivered within 120 days at 2.20 dollars per mine run ton and 1.70 dollars per slack.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lansing
Thomas E. Johnson
Superintendent of Public Instruction
Charles J. Deland
Ford bonus plan replaced by higher wage rates
Detroit reports the Ford bonus plan has been supplanted by higher pay rates for most employees. Back pay from the year’s start will be issued to those now at work, aiming for annual increases matching the 1930 bonus. The new rates apply to workers on the payroll as of May.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Detroit
Ford
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D. Ward
P. M
Clare, Mich
V. F. Everett
Herrick
WM. H. Gaple
Andrew N. Friz
Co. H. Gould Embalmer & Funeral Director
Clare and
Farwell
Nes
Richmond
United States Supreme Court
Taft
State Administrative Board
Ford Bermus
Hen Eavy
Bpscialt
Lion
Aten
Carhartt
Lee Unionalls
Cheney
Oxfords
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