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Mount Pleasant Daily Times

Location

Mount Pleasant, Michigan, United States of America

Date

Jul 12, 1930

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Green Backer Brucker Receives Governor’s Support

Petoskey July 12 Governor Green states he will not run and will back Attorney General Brackey for governor. Secretary of State Haggerty abandons candidacy and joins Brucker forces in Wayne County as Green urges southern Michigan support. Green reiterates Brackey can defeat former Governor Groesbeck.

Petoskey Green United Press Grand Rapids Brackey John S. Haggerty John L Haggerty Brucker Michigan Wayne County Bruékei Alex ‘J. Groesbeck Claude J. Markle Lansing General Brucker John L. A. Galster Galster John Ss. Haggerty

Unified drive forms for Brucker GOP governorship bid

At Petoskey, leaders note a coordinated plan to back Attorney General Brucker for Michigan governor. Governor Green wavered between candidacy and moral support, while Brucker and aides discussed possible shifts, amid Detroit reports of Green’s undecided stance and possible influence on the race.

Vice President Attends Races in Chicago Today

Vice President Charles Curtis visited Chicago to attend the Arlington Park race classic as guest of Albert D. Lasker. It marks his second Chicago stop this racing season, and he will stay at the Lasker North Shore home over the weekend.

U.P Charles Curtis Chicago Albert D. Lasker Lasker North Shore

State to Take No Action Against Midland City

Lansing reports the State Stream Control Commission will take no action against Midland after the collapse of its sewage system and river pollution. Engineer Walter Sperry said the commission is satisfied with Midland’s launched program. The panel also elected Herbert B. Powell as vice chairman and heard pollution reports from Traverse City and Kalamazoo River survey work.

Lansing Control Commission Midland Tittabawassee Walter Sperry Sperry Herbert B. Powell Traverse City Kalamazoo River

Administration Club To Hear Washington Senator

Timon Govert of Washington DC will address the Administration club at Central State Teachers college next Wednesday night on The County Unit for School Administration. George Carpenter, Roscommon County school commissioner, will be chairman.

Timon Govert Washington, D. C Department of Rural Education Central State Teachers College George Carpenter Roscommon County

Heat Wave Kills Mark Midwest Toll Across Regions

Chicago dated report tallies over 100 deaths as heat and drownings surge in the Midwest and South. Sikeston Missouri hits a 122 degree record while a Omaha man, John R. Ringwall, 73, dies by self-inflicted gunshot after declaring inability to endure the heat. Drownings rise as heat prostration deaths mount. Kansas harvests disrupted and farmers work by moonlight.

Chicago U.R Midwest Plains Sikeston John R. ‘ Ringwall Omaha Neb Southwest Iowa South Middlewest Kansas Benton Ill Evening News

Shepherd Man Resigns to Lead Chicago Scout Camp

Waldo R. Handley, former superintendent of schools at Shepherd, resigns as director of Camp Rotary near Clare to become assistant scout executive of the Chicago council. He supervises 17,000 boy scouts with five aides. district includes the Chicago stockyards area. Board members include Swift & Co. general manager and Armour Co. treasurer. Handley earned an A B from Central State Teachers College in 1929 and was active in extra-curriculars.

Waldo R. Handley Shepherd Rotary Clare Chicago Council Chicago Stockyards Swift & Co Armour & Co Handley Central State Eachers College Central State

Marriage Market Slumps in Isabel County

Isabel County reports a marked slump in marriage licenses during the first half of July. Perry Thompson, county clerk, notes that June was a peak month with about 30 couples applying, while only one couple sought licenses since June 7. Dewey Brake of Blanchard and Gerda Anderson of Pontiac applied for licenses on Friday.

Isabella County Perry Thompson Dewey Brake Blanchard Gerda Anderson Pontiac

Michigan Air Tour Planes Ride Into Storms

The 40-odd planes in the Michigan air tour faced bad weather en route from Niles toward Mus kegon and Manistee. Pat Touhey landed south of Grand Haven after encountering rain. Mrs Mable Britton was unreported after leaving Niles and two search ships were sent to locate her. The tour to Mus kegon and Manistee followed a crowded Niles airport dedication and stunts by Army planes.

Muskegon Mich Michigan Air Tour Lake Michigan Niles Pat Touchey Detroit Grand Haven Mable Britton Ypsilanti Grand. Rapids Herb Brean United Press U.R Manistee Selfridge Field Art Davis Lansing , Flier Marvin Harrison South Bend Ind Mid- Wester Flying School Berrien Springs Fred Green Créely Moqn Eddie Stinson Leona Blaisdell Kalamazoo Battle Creek Kellogg Britton Grand Rapids Touhey Lawrence McCracken

Detroit Recall Battle Continues Toward July 22 Election

Detroit mayoral recall fight intensifies as Mayor Charles Bowles and recall leader Walter B. Cary clash over charges. Bowles airs a reply to Robert Oakman while Cary presses Bowles to answer on the recall charges rather than seek public vindication. Bowles also defends his record with a 200 word statement printed on the recall ballot with City Clerk Richard Reading.

Detroit Charles Bowles Robert Oakman Walter B. Cary Bowles

Four Year Old Alone on Death Journey in Chicago

Four year old Richard McLaughlin traveled solo from Missoula Montana to Warsaw Indiana with his mother's body after an operation left relatives unable to pay travel. Railroad officials arranged passage and comfort for the boy, making him possibly the youngest to reenact the old ballad The Baggage Coach Ahead.

Chicago U.R Richard McLaughlin Richard Missoula Mont Warsaw Ind Homer Hoppus Theota Mclaughlin

Ghost Chasers Haunt Cemetery In New Jersey For Thrills

In West Long Branch New Jersey nearly 110000 people waited all night for the wraith of Greenlawn cemetery but no ghosts appeared. A previous sighting prompted crowds and police, yet the midnight spectacle turned into a photographer's flash as ghost chasers fled and returned, leaving officials to explain the event.

New Jersey West Long Branch N. J Greenlawn Cemetery Stee- Hee Robert Hoyt Bologna

Bandit Queen Awaits Sentence in Detroit Jail

Peggy Mahon, 26, found guilty of assisting a taxicab robbery, awaits sentencing in county jail. She blames two failed marriages for her trajectory from love to crime and reflects on motherhood and a life in jail. Her comments reveal a changed outlook after weeks imprisoned awaiting fate.

Detroit U. P Peggy Mahon Qenieniey Attias Peggy

Unsettled Weather With Showers Across Michigan

Weather outlook for lower Michigan calls for unsettled conditions tonight and Sunday with showers or thunderstorms likely. Warmer tonight except near Lake Michigan, cooler Sunday in western and central areas. Readings show variable highs mid 60s to mid 80s across Alpena Detroit Duluth Grand Rapids and other locales.

Detroit U.P Grand Rapids Ed Ludington Marquette Ebeanee Sault Ste. Marie Upper Michigan

Savings deposits rise in spring and early summer

New York reports indicate a national trend toward recovery from a business lull as savings deposits grow in major cities. Data show Chicago with a slight decline, while Cleveland and Washington banks post sizable gains from year end to mid year, reflecting broader depositor confidence.

New York U.R United States United Press Chicago Cleveland Clearing House Washington

Bobby Jones Leads National Open After Record Round

Bobby Jones surged into the lead in the National Open at Interlachen with a 68 in the third round, bringing his total to 212. The Atlantan opened a four-stroke gap over Horton Smith, carding multiple birdies including late thrills as he sprinted past his chasers.

Interlachen Club Minneapolis U.P Interlachen Robert Tyre Jones Bobby Horton Smith Jones Imifront

Business Looks Brighter Over Coming Months

U S business activity rebounded after the Independence Day lull with optimism for the months ahead. Steel operations rose to 58 percent capacity, retail trade lifted by weather, and wholesale activity aided by lower commodity prices. Prices in rural areas fell, with mail order stores cutting to 1920 levels while stock, cotton, and wheat markets held steady amid price changes.

Richard L. Gridley United Press New York U.S United States Trdd California New York Stock Exchange

Meteorite Gift to Central State Colleges

W. G. Rankin presented Professor K. P. Brooks of the Central State Teachers College physics and chemistry department with a meteorite fragment from Arizona. The main meteorite remains buried at the impact crater about three quarters of a mile wide. Rankin last winter visited the crater and the iron nickel fragment will be analyzed by the college chemistry department. Rankin also donated specimens to biology and geography departments.

W. G. Rankin K. P. Brooks Central State’ Teachers College Arizona Rankin Central State Chemistry Department

Starr Commonwealth Tag Day Highlights Delinquent Youth Home

Starr Commonwealth for Boys near Albion Michigan held Tag Day to raise funds. About 70 boys reside there for education and reform. Floyd Starr, Albion College graduate, founded the home in 1915 and built its supportive environment through gifts and community effort.

Starr Commonwealth Albion Michigan Mich Rome Commonwealth Floyd Starr Albion College

Mears Prepares For Globe Flight

John Henry Mears aims to restart a world circumnavigation after the Graf Zeppelin. He took off from Municipal airport for New York to begin a new ocean crossing attempt next Tuesday. Henry J. Brown will pilot the Mears plane, with Brown at the controls when Mears arrived from Detroit yesterday.

Chicago U.P John Henry Mears Municipal New York Henry J. Brown Detroit

Claims New Record For Women's Flying

In San Diego California Ruth Alexander 25 is flying to a potential new altitude record for women fliers She climbed to about 25000 feet after takeoff but nearly lost consciousness as oxygen failed The barograph will confirm if the actual altitude matches the 25000 foot mark Her prior best was 18000 feet in an earlier attempt

San Diego Calif Ruth Ruth Alexander Washington Miss Alexander Ers

English Teacher Writing Second Novel

Miss Florence E McClinchey of Central State Teachers College English department gathers Indian lore at her home in Sugar Island Michigan for her doctoral dissertation. She authored Joe Pate a Christmas gift selection by the Book of the Month Club and is reported to be writing a second novel.

Florence E. McClinchey Central State Teachers College English Department Baie de Wasai Sugar Island Mich MccClinchey Joe Pate Mea Clinchey

Naval treaty session delayed by anti group action

Washington July 12 United Press The Senate delayed action on the London Naval Treaty as anti treaty forces balked at sessions on Saturday The White House redirected Hoover to attend his Rapidan camp awaiting the next session Monday Officials report the anti treaty faction threatens to destroy a quorum to block acceleration The first phase of the secret papers battle ends with Hoover refusing to release them to the Senate and Reed Pa holds custody. documents reportedly include Dawes opinions and MacDonald discussions about European affairs.

Lyle. C. Wilson United Press Washington Hoover Senate Rapidan White House Jit Reed Repn Dawes MacDonald England

Vacation Bible Schools to Reach 1000+ Children in Isabella County

Oil City and Rosebush will host Vacation Bible Schools as part of the Isabella County Sunday School association program. Over 1,000 school children are expected to attend across 10 locations, with sessions starting July and continuing into August. Mrs. Ella Yarts horn will supervise the Oil City class and Rev. A. C. Motyer directs Rosebush. Other sites include Blanchard and Weidman with several unions completing their classes.

Isabella County Sunday School Association West Side Oil City Ella Yartshorn Grand’ Raunds Rose

Chippewa Well 1$ Brings 210 Barrels in Mill

The Swade well, operated by Stork Oil, brought in about 210 barrels Friday in Chippewa township Section 2. Cole No 1 by Gibson Johnson Borden in Seaton district is due Sunday. Rigging starts Monday in Sherman township Section 2 for a first oil well near Mecosta county.

Mt. Pleasant Stork Oil Company Chippewa Township Gibson-Johnson-Borden Company Seaton Cole Sherman Township Mecosta County Sherman William Klein Lupher Drilling’ Company

Celebration ends in court with fine for public disturbance

Clinton Taylor a 20 year old of Lan sing street North is accused of breaking a window tossing water glasses and causing a disturbance in a local lunch room on July 4. He pled not guilty to indecent language in public and later changed his plea to guilty receiving a 7 dollar fine and 4 dollar costs. He was previously noted for past misdemeanors and liquor involvement.

Clinton Taylor Lansing Taylor A. H. Graham Jusitia Graham

Michigan farmers plant more crops in 1930 acreage up 8 percent

Lansing reports from the Michigan crop reporting service show an 8 percent rise in total planted acreage over 1929 with thirteen leading crops up more than 200000 acres. Corn and beans lead gains while potatoes stay level and wheat and timothy decline slightly. current conditions suggest record or near record output for most crops.

Lansing U.P jMichigan Michigan Crop Reporting Service Department of Agriculture

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Wilber Brugker Bulletin Greens Administration Club Shepherd Man Chicago Scout Council Mrrs. Lindergh Charles A. Lindbergh Charles Augustus Lindbergh Morrow Home Englewood, N. J Bobby Jones Globe “Flight Rosebush
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