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Newspaper

Mount Pleasant Daily Times

Location

Mount Pleasant, Michigan, United States of America

Date

Mar 22, 1929

Page

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Doyle accuses Gov Green of interfering with utilities panel

Detroit March 22. Sidney E. Doyle charges Gov. Fred W. Green is removing him from the Michigan Public Utilities Commission over alleged executive interference. Doyle says he won’t resign and accuses Green of subterfuge while Green pushes to shrink the commission to three members and seeks confirmation moves to Lansing.

Detroit U.P Fred W. Green Swants Wichigan Public Utilities Commission Sidney E. Doyle Doyle Commission jGov Green Sgovernor Gov. Green Senate Lansing D. U. R. Greens Detroit ‘City Railway Michigan Public Utilities Commission

Rabbits Damage State Orchards in Grand River Valley

Grand Rapids March 22. Wild rabbits caused damage worth several thousand dollars to orchards in the Grand River valley after winter snows melted. Agricultural agent K K Vining says girdling of trees and eating tops of young trees reduced stands, with several hundred young trees and some older ones harmed by the hunitics.

Grand Rapids Mar Grand River Valley K. K. Vining Ayag

Plumbers Enter Costume Contest In Harrogate Hotel

A plumber and his mate, called to fix a burst water pipe at a Harrogate hotel, joined a ballroom costume contest after finishing the job. They wore work clothes with tools and entered under the sign plumber saith his mate, inciting amused reactions.

Harrogate Yorkshire Mar

Pilot Drops Food To Ice Locked Fishermen

Muskegon March 22 Arthur Billings a local flyer replenished the food supply of two men aboard the ice imprisoned fishing tug Three Brothers dropping food on the ice beside the tug. The mission was at the request of Capt George Garfield of the local coast guard station. The men Paul Jensen and Chris Wakefield have been prisoners on the boat since last Wednesday.

Muskegon Arthur Billings Billings George Garfield Paul Jensen Chris Wakefield

Nominee Picked by Cutting Cards in Bates Township

In Bates township a card cut decided the Republican clerk nomination after Alvin Brandin and Charles Swanson tied in the primary. From a new pack Brandin drew a 10 and Swanson a 2, Swanson agreeing to back Brandin in the April election.

Iron River Mar Bates Township Alvin Brandin Charles Swanson Brandin Swanson

Border force to target Canadian rum smugglers this spring

The treasury reports the largest border patrol in U S history will crack down on liquor smuggling along the Canada United States line. About 100 of 370 new agents will operate on the northern border with 70 new patrolmen added to Detroit, as coast guard resumes Atlantic patrols over roughly 100000 square miles.

Washington Mar The Treasury Canada United States Cuba United Press Customs Bureau Detroit Congress Atlantic Pacific Coast Florida Gulf Coast New England Coast Guard

Easter Cantata Planned at Methodist Episcopal Church

A double quartet will render the Easter Cantata Death and Life at the Methodist Episcopal Church on Easter Sunday at five o clock. Members include Charles Vowles W J Cooper Milton Gouverso Burke Lodewick and Mrs W S Horn Burke Lodewick Mrs R Brown and Miss Mary Tribolet. A large choir will lead singing with pipe organ and five pianos.

Methodist Episcopal Church Messrs Charles Vowles W. J. Cooper Milton Gouverso Burke Lodewick Mesdames W. S. Horn R. Brown Mary’ Tribolet McCombe Royal Oak Methodist ‘Episcopal Church Fordson Clase Keith Theater Rice Metropolitan Temple

Foul Body Lies In State At Paris Tribute

Paris March 22 The body of Field Marshal Ferdinand Foul rests in a grand casket as throngs of admirers visit the bier. Veterans and families file past the blue clad figure while government honors await a national funeral. The nation plans a final transfer to Notre Dame and the Invalides to join Napoleon.

Paris Ferdinand Foul Theovernment Notre Dame Cathedral the Invalides Napaleon

FIGHT RENEWED ON TEXT BOOKS

Lansing reports a renewed push for a uniform state text book system. Rep Fred Wade considers drafting a bill with the attorney general while Speaker Ming and Gov Fred W Green back a state produced format. Ming proposes prison made books with little local labor impact.

Lansing Mar U.P Fred Wade Wade Ming Michigan Fred W. Green Howell

Dempsey Joins Ranks With New York Promoter

Former heavyweight champion Jack Dempsey signs a two year contract to partner with Hum bert J. Fugazy in Fight promotion backed by Ed Cole and other backers. He plans a Detroit arena bout on June 6 with Sammy Mundell defending the lightweight title against top challengers. Mundell and Ray Miller have signed to participate. Dempsey cites a June return fight and delays his first bout. Help wanted at Grocery store Saturday March 23. N. D. Gover, 95-A4.

New York Mar U.P Jack Dempsey Humbert J. Fugazy Ed Cole Dempsey Pupeazy Arthur I’. Driscoll Dack Pugazy Tuna 6 Detroit Sammy Mundell Ray Miller Chicopro Mandell Miller

Giant airships to carry 60 or more aboard soon says executive

In Dallas J I McNally of Universal Aviation Corp predicts gas bag giant airplanes with cabin space for 60 plus will be common within five years. He envisions 800 to 100 foot wings, eliminates surface-resistance fuselage, and a cruising speed near 800 miles per hour.

Dallas Giantaire I. J. McNally Universal Aviation Corporation of Chicago McNally

State College Sugar Bush Adopts Steam Boiling

EAST LANSING March 22 Maple sugar is being produced at Michigan State college sugar bush under a new steam boiling process. The method uses 80 pound steam pressure to speed boiling and reduce reliance on open fires. Michigan could yield about 150000 gallons of syrup this year and ranks fifth in state production. Experiments show sap from black walnut hickory and other trees can make syrup, though flow is inconsistent.

East Lansing Mar U.P Michigan State College Michigan Eaton County

Levees Struggled as Mississippi Floods Spread Across States

Winds whipped the Mississippi as levees failed or held in Iowa Arkansas Tennessee and Mississippi. Quincy Illinois suffered the worst rise in six years flooding thousands of acres and forcing workers to fortify dikes with sandbags and lumber. Keokuk factories closed as water neared levee tops and fears grew of further breaks. About 20 000 acres flooded around Quincy with vast river strips in several states inundated.

Chicago Mar Enneblings Mississippi Iowa Arkansas Tennessee Hillnois Quincy Keokuk

Tourist Club Members Meet at Mrs Riches Home

Members of the Tourist club gathered at Mrs C W Riches south Franklin street Thursday afternoon with Mrs J P Carey assisting. Guests included Mrs Thorn Toledo Mrs Orcutt Beulah Mrs Brattin Shepherd Mrs Brew Mrs Bragg and Mrs George Wheeler. Mrs D S A Mccintyre presented an informative paper on the diplomatic service and American diplomats. Refreshments were served after the program.

C. W. Riches Franklin ‘Street J. P. Carey Thorn Toledo Orcutt Beulah Brattin Shepherd Brew Bragg George Wheeler D. S. A Mccintyre America Destresses

Proverbial Coolidge Silence Shrouds New York Visit

In New York on March 22 Calvin Coolidge remained in a hotel suite with only scattered clues about his plans. A detective guarded doors as rumors swirled about possible ties to Metropolitan Life Insurance Van Sweringen Brothers Amherst College and other entities though officials denied each link. Breakfast reports of wheat cakes and sausage drew no denial.

York Mar Calvin Coolidge Northampton Calvin Coolitee Gomanodore Hotel Coolidge Metropolitan Life Insurance Company Metropolitan Life Tweutanes Company Amherst College Frank W. Stearns Ais Coolidge Mr. Coolidge van Swerihgenh Brothers Cleveland

Pilot Moltrum Rescues Two Boys From Fire

In Albany New York on March 22 Pilot Merle A Moltrum of Colonial Air Lines spotted a burning house from 2500 feet and swooped to ground level to draw attention to the blaze rescuing two small boys inside. The house near Silver Creek Erie county was destroyed, marking a second air burn rescue for Moltrum.

Albany Mar Merle A. Moltrun Colonial Air Lines Versons Buffalo Silver Creek Erie County

Father and Son Banquet Planned at Central State

Plans are complete for the Father and Son Banquet to be held Monday March 22 at 6 30 PM in the college cafeteria. Dr E C Beck of Central State Teachers College faculty will give the address followed by community singing led by Rev C B Hawkins and a program featuring G B Garnard superintendent of schools toastmaster EB J Grambau a father talk by a son George Stebbins and a flute solo by Prof C L Kelley.

Mr. Pleasant E. CG. Beck Central State Teachers College C. B. Hawkins G. BE. Garnard EB. J. Grambau George Stebbins Prof C. L. Kelley

State Club Workers To Assist Rural Schools

State Club workers will visit rural schools with Prof. C. D. Coote and a Mrs. M. S. C., to aid clubs in corn beans potatoes sewing and live stock. They will spend April 4th and 5th in the county and visit schools on request to explain club work to teachers and pupils.

C. D. Oote Fast Lansing ‘Sill G. M.C Mb. Pleasant Cagratt Myron A. Cabb

Radio Phone Construction Link Across Four Continents

Construction work has begun on radio stations of the International Telephone and Telegraph Corp to link the United States South America Northern Africa and Europe by radio telephone. It is expected these regions will be within speaking distance within the year.

New York Iwork International Telephone & Telegraph Corporation United States South America Africa Europe

Border Patrol Inspector Guilty of Bribe in Detroit

James Mack, first of 21 former border patrol inspectors to go on trial for accepting bribes from rum smugglers, is found guilty after 15 minutes of deliberation. Federal Judge C C Simons sentences him to two years at Leavenworth and a $5000 fine. Nineteen bootleggers face indictments in a whiskey and beer conspiracy tied to smuggling across the Detroit River. Six other ex-officers have pleaded guilty and await sentencing.

Detroit Mar James Mack Customs Border Patrol C. C. Simons Leavenworth Penitentiary Detroit River Here Windsor Ont

Ministers order church attendance for transport staff

Vienna dispatch reports that officials of the Jugo Slavic Ministry of Transport must attend church on Sundays and religious holidays. Valher Karachelz, the minister and former premier, issues the directive to ensure both religious observance and efficiency among employees.

Vienna Max U.P Ministry of Transport Politka Belgrade Valher Karachelz Father Karochetz

Senator Wheeler Opposes Nicaraguan Canal Plan

Montana Senator Burton K Wheeler on a canal zone tour voiced opposition to building a Nicaraguan canal. He said the Panama Canal suffices for shipping and defense for at least 60 years and funds would better be spent on the St Lawrence waterways and widening the Mississippi system.

Managua Nicaragua Mar Burton K. Wheeler Montana Canal Zone Panama St. Lawrence River Mississippi

Fire destroys Brown Lumber factory in Traverse City

A factory building of the Brown Lumber company burned down last night in Traverse City. The cause is undetermined and the loss is reported at 40 000 dollars. One firefighter was overcome by smoke during the blaze.

Traverse City Mar Brown Lumbers Company

Donovan Chain Sold to Marks Stores in Michigan

The Donovan accessory store chain, with 29 Michigan outlets including the Owosso origin, is sold to Marks Stores Inc of Gran í Rapids. The nine month negotiation ends retroactively to January 1, expanding Marks to over 100 stores in Michigan with recent Detroit acquisitions.

Donovan Store Marks Concern Mt. Pleasants Donovan Marks Stores, Inc Granil Rapids Michigan Owosso Andrew Donovan Donovan Company Marks Stores

Auction Sale Near Remus and Deerfield Center

Mrs. J. W Packard conducts an auction at a residence seven miles east and one mile south of Remus or five miles west and one mile south of Deerfield Center. The sale includes cattle household goods and farming implements. Starts at 12 30 o'clock. Davis and McGall auctioneers Ik Woodruff clerk. Sale list appeared in the March 20 issue.

J. W Packard Remus Deerfield Center Davis & McGall Woodruff

Arthur E Johnston sale near Rosebush announced

On Wednesday March 27 Arthur E Johnston will sell at his residence two miles north and 2 12 miles east of Rosebush a list of horses cattle and implements feed. Sale begins at 1 00 o'clock with S C Forney as auctioneer and Roy B Matteson as clerk. Sale list appears on page 2.

Arthur E. Johnston Rosebush S.C. Forney Roy B. Matteson

Gibgon and Arthur Reid Auction Near Rosebush

A sale at the residence 1-2 miles west and 3 miles north of itt Pleasant or 2 miles west and 3 miles south of Rosebush lists hordes cattle hogs sheep and farm implements and feed. The auction begins at 9:00 a.m. Davis and McCall auctioneers. The sale list is to appear in the March 26 issue.

Gibgon Arthur Reid Sill Itt. Pleasant Rosebush M. Davis & McCall

Owens Farm Sale Near Clare Seeks Live Stock and Implements

On Friday March 29 the Owens will sell at his residence three miles south four miles west and one mile south of Clare or two miles east of Wood’s. The sale includes four horses 16 head of cattle and a list of implements. Sale begins at 12:30. Davis and McGall aviators Bert McGuire clerk. Sale list to appear in March 25 issue.

Owens Clare Wood Davis & McGall Bert McGuire

Kinloch Mine Blast Toll Rises in Pennsylvania

Bulletin reports 22 dead with several bodies recovered after yesterday’s explosion at the Kinloch mine in Valley Camp Coal. Four men believed alive and six unaccounted for add to the grim tally as rescue workers search the wreckage.

Pennsylvania Shaft Parnassus de U.P Tha Kégatgchining Gout Voit Pany Satho Mina Kinioch Gam Ceal Coz Kinloch U.S. Bureau of Mines Lawrence Allshouse Kenlock Valley Camp Coal Company Allskvitse Dammers Coal ‘Company

Byrd Antarctic Rescue Mission Details Unclear

Reports from New York Times and St. Louis Post-Dispatch say Byrd and two crewmen were stranded on a mountain after a plane crash in Antarctica. Larry Gould remained on the mountain while Byrd and two others flew to the base at Little America for a rescue plan.

New York Mar Richard E. Byrd Little America Antarctic New York Times St. Louis Post-Dispatch Larry Gould Byrd Tor Therio Tornt Balehen Ratte Dean Smith Times - Agel Post-Dispatch Hiss Eorstat Ridlo

Spechilehicken Dinner Sundays at Tin Dow

Sunday evenings feature a speckled chicken dinner at Tin Dow with a AA advertisement. Diners are invited to enjoy a hearty meal in a casual setting.

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