Spike Was Here Student Ballad Feature
In Hi-Times the Literature class shares a ballad list about Spike Jones and a benefit show in Ann Arbor. Acts include the Slickerties tap dancers and hula, Doodles Weaver, juggling by Bill King, Helen Grace singing, Dr. Horatio Q. Birdbath imitating animals, and Betty Jo Houston acrobatics while the crowd praises the lively, toy instruments and asks for a return performance.
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Marilyn Schaefer
Spike Jones
Ann Arbor
Slickerties
Doodles Weaver
Bill King
Helen Grace
Horatio Q
MacDonald
Betty Jo Houston
Slickers
Spike
Prisoner Confesses in Bridgewater Jail Verse
The entry recounts a prisoner named Aaron Girbach detailing his arrest on Monday, trial on Tuesday, confession on Wednesday, and subsequent imprisonment in Bridgewater jail with no bail possible. The piece presents a somber, first person account of guilt and confinement.
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Aaron. Girbach
Bridgewater
A Lonesome Cowboy Finds Love in a Western Town
A wandering young cowboy longs for his faraway lover and endures a dusty journey. After camping beside a pond and resting beside a willow, he enters a Western town, spies a maiden, and discovers his true love, settling down at last.
Junior Class Play by Sally Katz 48
Despite bad weather the Junior Class play was a huge success on opening night March 27. A large crowd attended with minimal mishaps. Intermission entertainment featured Jimmy Austin at the piano and Jerry Jordan singing with Miss Goddel. Heinie Gilligan stole the show as Pinky the football player.
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Jimmy Austin
Jerry Jordan
Miss Goddel
Heinie Gilligan
Pinky
Seniors Plan Trip to Washington D C by Train
The senior class plans its annual Washington trip leaving Toledo by train and arriving in the evening. They will stay two days at the Hotel Plaza with planner tours arranged during their stay.
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Washington, D. C
Toledo
Washington
Hotel Plaza
Spring Training In High School Baseball Gears Up
Ronald Rentschler notes the boys practice during noon periods as they limber up for the baseball season. Wet grounds prevent batting but players enjoy spring and anticipate the season ahead.
Hike Potato Sales Embrace New Paper Bag Packaging
Millions of pounds of potatoes shift to market in new paper bags with wet strength paper that absorbs moisture. Bags come in 10 15 and 50 pound lots allowing retailers to sell immediately without sorting or additional handling. Previously burlap bags required merchant sorting and packing.
Pre-packaging Potatoes In New Paper Bags
The store uses clean graded potatoes packed in retail size bags to offer a higher quality, more uniform product. Wet strength paper, developed before the war, is now utilized for better merchandizing potential.
Self Regulating Vent For Barn And Poultry House
A ventilator design for barns and outbuildings prevents entry of snow rain and cold. The illustrated model can be built to fit any size or type and adapts to varying conditions.
Keeping the Farm in The Family Forever
Hundreds of elderly farmers pass farming duties to their heirs as sons fight in the war. Retiring farmers seek fair transfers to sons and siblings to preserve farm continuity and nation’s welfare amid swift postwar changes.
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Soa
Screen Openings to Pits and Bank Storages
All ventilation openings into pits cellars or bank storages should be screened with hardware cloth or other grating to prevent entry of fats.
Livestock and Feed Offerings With Detailed Cattle Themed Lot
A catalog listing 28 head of cattle including Holsteins Guernseys and grades with ages from 2 months to 11 years. Pairs bred and due dates noted, plus calves bull and heifer entries. Also offered are hay and grain quantities including oats corn and wheat along with fertilizer and seed amounts.
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Niagara
Sears Milker
McCormick
Howard Lamb
Hillsdale
Klager
U. S
New Hampshire
Mich
Ann Arbor. Mich
Ashley St
Spreuer
Wieedworth
G&h Service
Michigan Ave
Carlton & Harris Packing Co
Ypsilanti
Sally Katz
Bob Hilleter
By Ronald Rentschler
Eres
Farm Bureau
Saline Mercantile Co
John Deere
Johan Deere
C. L. Beckington
Tuttle Hill Road
Willis
Lincoln School
Guernsey
Oliver
van Brunt
Avery Rotary
M. M
Black Hawk
Rite Way
Earl Wright
Therlow Heath
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