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Newspaper

Mount Pleasant Daily Times

Location

Mount Pleasant, Michigan, United States of America

Date

Sep 19, 1929

Page

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Central State Teachers College Names 16 New Instructors

Sixteen new instructors join Central State Teachers College this fall with ten outgoing or on leave. Music sees the largest shifts with three leaving and three new hires. New staff include Miss Lucille Baker in art and industrial art teaching, Dr. Milton B. Jenson in education psychology, and Miss Anna M. Barnard taking leave for Europe with Miss Rachel Loughridee as acting department head. New appointments also affect mathematics, piano, and concert music instruction amid several resignations and returns.

Central State Teachers College Lucille Baker Lydia B. Sherritt Department of Education William and Mary College Williamsburg Virginia Jenson Leland Stanford University New Mexico Normal University Stanford Anna M. Barnard Europe Rachel Loughridee Rosamond Burgi Burgi University of Chicago Butler University Judson W. Foust Miss Bunker Washburn College American Conservatory of Music Susannah McCracken Genevieve Hayes Miss McCracken Windis Wesleyan University Soy Cadillac Newell I Long Mr. Long University of Indiana E. J. Merrill Central State Seave Merrill University of Michian

Rush Order for Kilgen Organ for The Miracle Opening

Two hundred workers at George Kilgen and Sons in St Louis rush a $20,000 three manual organ to complete in two weeks. The instrument, ordered Sept 14 by Morris Gest, must be shipped to Detroit for the Oct 5 opening of The Miracle, then dismantled and shipped to Milwaukee for The Axiad? performance.

ST. Louis U.P Detroit George Kilgen and Sons Organ Builders of Kilgen Morris Gest Kkilgen Alilwaukes

Heavy Hearts As English Troopers Leave Wiesbaden

Wiesbaden reports pain as English troops depart after three years in the city. Many romances formed. authorities discouraged marriages on duty. Fifty two soldiers will return to England with German wives. Inflation once made life lavish for the occupying force.

Wiesbaden W.P Germany Gretchen England Tommy

Bratton sights air travel regulation in new bill

Senator Sam Bratton of New Mexico frames legislation to place air transportation fares safety devices and schedules under the Interstate Commerce Commission. The idea has gained wide Senate favor despite air-minded opposition with Republicans planning a later tariff debate.

United Press Washington U.P Interstate Commerce Commission Sam G. Bratton New Mexico Senate Bingham Connecticut France Bratton Western Farm Bloc Hiram Johnson California Judiciary Committee Carroll Gigiotli Immigrants Legal Aids Society Deenen Ilinois Shearer Naval Propaganda Senate Naval Affairs Subcommittee

Legally Dead Declared in Rossville Family Estate

George Habel, age unknown, is declared legally dead after 25 years of silence. His brothers and sisters petitioned to benefit from a will, and his estate share will be divided equally among surviving siblings.

Rossville U.P George Habel Habel

Balloon Crew Rescues Four Aboard Hovering Over Lake Erie

In Toledo on September 12 a balloon carrying four Detroit men and crewmen was saved from a lake plunge by the Helene yacht. Captain L N Lockwood maneuvered to hoist the basket, towline applied, and the craft towed to safety.

Toledo Detroit Lake Erie Helene C. 0. Miniger Electric Auto-Lite Company George W. Lagalley H. W. Habermas J. A. Smith Roger K. Lee

Merger Plans To Create Sixth Largest U S Steel Firm

Cleveland Sept 19 The merger of M A Hanna Weirton Steel and Great Lakes Steel plans a holding company under Delaware charter to form the sixth largest steel producer. George R Fink will be president of the new combine with E T Weir as chairman and George M Humphrey to chair the executive committee. Each company to keep its identity while stock is exchanged for common shares.

Cleveland, O W.P M. A. Hanna Cleveland Weirton Steel Company Weirton W. Va Great Lakes Steel Corpotation Detroit Pittsburgh Foruce George R. Fink Great Lakes Company Willecome E. T. Weir George M. Humphrey Hanne Concern

Police Seek Beatrice Adams Missing Near Butte Montana

police search for Beatrice Adams an 18 year old from Jonia Michigan who disappeared after joining a Wisconsin dancing party near Whitehall and meeting the Adams in Butte authorities have not found a trace. Her parents Mr and Mrs Charities Adams traveling from Michigan to Seattle urged drivers to report any clues as they investigate the Wisconsin party and car license number.

Butte Mont Beatrice Adams Jonia Whitehall Beatrice Wisconsin Charities Adams Michigan Seattle Bernice Adams Sizally Adams

Griffen Steamer Damaged By Heavy Storm At White Pier

Sault Ste. Marie reports the Wolverine Steamship Company steamer Griffen battered by a heavy storm near White Pier. Crews repaired hull damage at Brad’s Pier after a risky attempt to reach Barua for a lead fame der. Damage estimated over $17,000.

Sault Ste. Marie Wolverine Steamebin Company Griffen Brads J. PB. Gallovher Barua

Miss Bessie Dennis Sends Herself a License to Wed

Miss Bessie M. Dennis Worcester assistant city clerk issued a marriage license to herself. She plans to marry George H. Hill 50 former Chief of Police and now manager of the Worcester Safety Council. Hill is twice a widower.

Michigan Insurance Firm Sold to Ohio Life Co

The Grange Life Insurance company of Lansings, Michigan, will be dropped, its offices moved to Cincinnati, and M. P. Hull will lead the Ohio agency. Ohio Life Insurance Company buys Grange with $4,000,000 assets and Michigan firm totaling $26,000,000 in policy in force. Ohio's total insurance in force rises to about $76,000,000. Grange had about $3,600,000 in effect.

Cincinnati U.P Grange Life Insurance Company Lansings Mich Ohio Life Insurance Company Cincinati The Grange M. P. Hull Michigan Ohio Company Grange Company Michigan Company Eamine

Michigan Real Estate Group Holds Fifteenth Convention

The Michigan Real Estate Association meets in St Joseph for a three day convention. James Sheridan explains title insurance value and need. James Hazen cites the amended real estate license law effective August 29. Congressman Joseph Hooper to speak at closing banquet. Tomorrow elects new officers and selects 1930 meeting city with Detroit favored for presidency.

ST. Joseph Michigan Real Estate Association James RB. Sheridan Detroit James P. Hazen Lansing Michigan Securities Commission Joseph N. Hooper Third L. G. Palmer

Fate of Wood and Associates Rests With Jury

In Detroit on Sept 19 A2 Ralph Wood of Wyandotte Michigan real estate dealer his partner Herbert Sullivan and Cecil Holt stand trial for the January 9 murder of Ambrose Haggerty. The defense sought a directed verdict of not guilty while the state contends a frame up and presents witnesses. The jury will hear the case after Judge Adolph Marschner denied the motion and the court recessed.

Detroit Ralph Wood Wyandotte Mich Herbert Sullivan Cecil Holt Ambrose Haggerty Adolph Marschner Marschner Hiaggerty Wood Grace M. Wood Siealer Burt Chandler Wiliam Thompson Taylor Pierce Haggerty Chandler Frank Durin Michigan William McPherson Pierre Thompson McPherson Isolt B. J. Hally

Royal approval on bow tie with morning coat

London Sept 19 Royal approval has been given to the rare practice of wearing a bow tie with a morning coat. The King appeared at church in this style, which the Prince of Wales has recently adopted, noting the King had not worn a bow tie in years except on formal evenings.

London U.P Prince of Wales

South African Witch Doctors Form Trade Union

Witch doctors in South Africa plan a union named Dingaka to regulate practice and fees. The inaugural meeting was held in a Transvaal town public hall with four European medical men in attendance.

Cape Town U.P Witch Doctors South Africa Transvaal

Canada lures visitors with ale fishing and resorts

Canada drew more United States visitors than ever after trade and resort inducements. Immigration figures for the year ending June 30 show 9 637 211 people crossed the border at Buffalo and Niagara Falls, an increase of 885 000 over the prior period.

Buffalo Canada United States Niagara Falls

Non Stop Flight To Tokio Postponed To Spring

In Burbank California on September 19 the planned non stop Tacoma to Tokio flight by Lieut Harold Bromley was postponed until spring after a Lockheed ship built for him was wrecked on a test flight. Co pilot Lieut Herbert Fahy suffered a fractured arm and serious cuts and bruises.

Burbank Calif Harold Bromley Tacoma Wash Tokio Japan Herbert Fahy Lieut Bromley Lockheed Manthere Fahy Aircraft Company

TB Study At Conference On Tuberculosis

Grand Rapids Sept 19 300 public health workers heard reports at the Mississippi valley conference on tuberculosis. Dr A A Pleyte Milwaukee reported 23 of 211 adolescent girls examined had suspicious TB cases. Dr E T Chadwick Detroit outlined lung gland TB detection in children. Dr F P McPhedran Philadelphia demonstrated X ray shadowgraph methods. Open air schools were praised for preventing TB in youths.

Grand Rapids U.P Midwest A. A. Pleyte Milwaukee E. T. Chadwick Detroit Massachusetts FP. M. McPhedran Philadelphia George Berkaw Detroi Michigan Tuberculosis Association Grand Rarids Anti-Tuberculosis Society Mississippi Valley Sanitarium Association

Michigan Football Player Injured In Fall

In Ypsilanti on September 19 Harry Pullen of Belleville a member of the Michigan Wolverines fell twenty feet from a broken board on a roof at the Detroit Reduction plant. He was taken to St Joseph Mercy hospital in Ann Arbor for treatment.

Ypsilanti N.p Michigan French Landing Harry Pullen Belleville Wolverine Detroit Reduction Company Pullen St. Joseph Mercy Hospital Ann Ayber

Ford era Old Brick school to host Nelson as teacher

Detroit news reports HP Iarl S Nelson former Kad Axe and Henry Ford Trade School instructor will teach in the Old Red Brick school Ford attended. Thirty two pupils from Dearborn Grammar will ride Ford buses, with only modern textbooks and teaching methods added.

Detroit Iarl S. Nelson Kad Axe Henry Ford Trade School Henry Ford Ford Ford Mseum Dearborn

Primary money divided among Isabella county schools

County Clerk Perry I. Thompson announced the allocation of 107 623 50 in primary school funds for Isabella county. Mt Pleasant leads with 22 717 90 for 1447 pupils and Cog township follows with 9 204 40 for 592 students.

Isabella County Perry I. Thompson Mt. Pleasant Cog Township Broomfield Chippewa Coldwater Deerfield Denver Fremont Gilmore Ysabella Lincoln Nottawa Rolland Sherman Union Vernon Wise

Noctovisor aids fog navigation by John Baird

London reports John Baird, inventor of television, demonstrated the Noctovisor. The instrument locates a ship’s masthead through dense fog by detecting a distant motorheadlight, confirming accurate distance and position. Baird says the device can be used on any ship in thick fog.

London John K. Baird Baird

St Louis Horse Show to Feature 500 Entries

The St Louis National Horse Show opens October 12 and runs to October 30 with $35000 in prizes. More than 500 equestrian names are expected to enter as the event teams with the National Daily Show. An arena larger than Madison Square Garden is being prepared to house the show and attract about 300000 visitors.

ST. Louis U.R Madison Square Garden New York

Fertile Potato Patch Promises 5000 Bushels in New York

In Batavia New York Roy Porter and Harry Bonney leading potato growers anticipate a remarkable yield of 5000 bushels from an eight acre plot in the Elba mucklands. The fertile area has been staked for re checking with agricultural associations and serves as a show place for visiting farmers.

Batavia N. Y U.R Roy Porter Harry Bonney Elba

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