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Newspaper
Saline Observer
Location
Saline, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Apr 21, 1938
Page
5
Local residents attend Easter gatherings and visits across Saline Washtenaw County. Notable items include Légion Auxiliary meeting on April 26, multiple family visits, confirmations and church activities, a traffic accident damages claim, and a Girl Scout troop forming with 20 members.
The article notes pasture land for pigs yields $15 to $25 per acre depending on pasture type and diet, with pasture reducing protein needs and sanitation benefits. It also describes 1938 spring coat trends, from dress-length to tuxedo and capelet reefer styles, as MSU instructors discuss fashion and manufacturing insights.
Governor Murphy pressed the White House for an additional 10 to 15 million in relief while Michigan contends with a widening unemployment burden. The 12th million in welfare spending nears, tax revenue falls, and relief costs rise as lawmakers weigh sales, gasoline, and auto weight taxes to fund ongoing needs.
Horticultural staff at Michigan State College notes an unusually warm March may affect fruit crops. A weather bureau study shows warm early lists often precede later harvest cuts, though higher yields accompany lower frost risks. Regions like South Haven Grand Rapids Traverse City show later average frost dates, while freight train speeds set records in the year.
W F Morofsky of Michigan State College argues that trout abundance depends on bug life and stream conditions. Beginning in 1938, surveys show improved streams boost aquatic insects and trout food supply, with five streams in Kalamazoo and Allegan counties showing insect life similar to northern Michigan and lower water temperatures in some cases. Cooperation and proactive propagation could yield higher trout numbers, countering pollution and competition from other fish.
Federated Church notes schedule Rev Roy J Miller of the Peoples church Milan exchanges pulpits with your pastor on Sunday at 10. 11:15 Sunday school studies Receiving Vision for Service Mark 9 2 10. 6:30 p m Christian Endeavor. 7:30 evening service Sermon John Friend of Jesus. Committee of three Mrs Clay Mrs Grace Cook and Mrs Little seeks help for April 23 baked goods sale. The Help List circle meets with Mrs Dorothy Fairbanks and Miss Fern Crittenden assistant hostess on Wednesday April 27.
More than 200 trees were planted at Camp Newkirk during a work party. A second session is set for April 30 inviting all men and boys to help with camp improvements and painting. May 22 features multiple troop picnics and a joint program at 4 pm detailing camp development plans. Reservations for cabins are through the Council Office in Ann Arbor.
Irma H. Gross of Michigan State College advises college women to choose pots pans and kettles by function over looks. She notes stainless steel alloy aluminum and non staining options, heavy metal to prevent warping, seamless baking pans, tight lids and cool handles, with iron pans as a cheaper option. She also cites pressure and fireless cookers as time and money savers.
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