Local dealer receives Chrysler master technicians award
Elmer J. Steele of 117 West Michigan Avenue, a Dodge and Plymouth dealer, received a bronze plaque from Detroit for five years in the Master Technicians Service Conference. W. B. Rice of Plymouth presented the award to honor participation in a nationwide training program benefiting about 9,000 Chrysler dealers.
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Elmer J. Steele
Michigan Avenue
Dodge
Detroit
Chrysler Corporation
W. B. Rice
Plymouth
Rice
Harold Wackenhut
Saline Hospital News Births and Patient List
Mr and Mrs Walter Sally welcomed a son born April 24. John Hack of Saline and Gene Austin are patients. Tonsillectomies include Charles Petri Willis Peggy Dettloff Kathleen Katona Nancy Katona Frankie Price Donna Luce Marjory Heath Jeanette Wiedmayer Leslie Stralnic with locations Saline Milan and Dexter.
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Walter Sally
John Hack
Saline
Gene Austin
Charles Petri
Willis
Peggy Dettloff
Dundee
Kathleen Katona
Milan
Nancy Katona
Frankie Price
Donna Luce
Dexter
Marjory Heath
Jeanette Wiedmayer
Leslie Stralnic
Theodore Weller Dies at 66 in Manches ter Area
Theodore Weller 66 of Territorial Road Manchester died Tuesday in an Ann Arbor hospital after a life spent farming. He was born August 20 1887 in Bridgewater township to Michael and Elizabeth Weller. Survived by brother Fred Weller and sisters Mrs Anna Noll and Mrs Mary Schiel. Services Friday at Lockwood Funeral Home with Rev Alvin Siemsen. interment Oakwood Cemetery Mausoleum.
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Theodore Weller
Territorial Road
Manchester
Ann Arbor
Mr. Weller
Bridgewater’ Township
Michael
Elizabeth Weller
Fred Weller
Bridgewater
Anna Noll
Mary Schiel
Saline
Lockwood
Parking Areas On Farm Stop Gouges Ruts
Cox Michigan State College extension specialist in landscape architecture advises on creating parking areas in farmyards to prevent ruts and gouges. He suggests locations out of the way, widening driveways, ten foot wide stalls, circular drives if space allows, and proper drainage with coarse gravel edged by treated boards. A connected walkway from parking to the front door keeps dirt outside and preserves interior wear.
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Joseph T. Cox
Michigan State College
Cox
Spraying Calendar Supplement for 1954 Released
Michigan State College publishes Spraying Calendar 1954 Supplement detailing disease and insect control for 1953 troublesome flowers. It covers apple scab fire blight brown rot cherry leaf spot aphids European red mite two spotted mite oriental fruit moth lesser peach borer and plum curculio on peaches plums and cherries.
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Michigan State College
Michigan Potato Growers Urged Not To Expand Acreage
Michigan potato growers are advised by MSU marketing specialist George N. Motts not to boost potato acreage this year. The government surplus program under Section 32 funds buys limited output mainly for welfare agencies and school lunch programs, not as price support.
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Michigan
George N. Motts
Michigan State College
U. S. Department of Agriculture
New method helps grow blueberries in any soil
Michigan State College’s South Haven Experiment Station presents a drum soil method. Stanley Johnston recommends repurposing 59 gallon drums split into two tubs with drainage holes filled with acid soil or mixed with peat moss. Plant one bush per tub, mulch to retain acidity, and alternate varieties for longer harvest.
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Michigan State College
South Haven Experiment Station
Stanley Johnston
Johnston
Weymouth
Earlsblue
Stanley
Bluecrop
Berkeley
Jersey
Coville
Birthday Greetings for May Birthdays
Louise Anderson May 1 Ida Gramer May 1 Louis Meddaugh May 1 Olga Lambarth May 2.
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Louise Anderson
Ida Gramer
Louis Meddaugh
Olga Lambarth
European flower time draws U S garden lovers to shows
The European Travel Commission notes spring in Europe brings many flower shows and festivals. Vacationers will visit flowering orchards and bulb fields across multiple regions in the coming weeks.
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Europe
European Travel Commission
U.S
European trade fairs trace roots to the Middle Ages
The European Travel Commission reports that several major international trade fairs planned in Europe this year trace their origins back to medieval times, highlighting long-standing commercial traditions and regional networks.
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Europe
European Travel Commission
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den Kelley
Peschkes
Wieners
Food Center
Bob Leonard
Prop
Washtenaw County Association
Order of Eastern Star
Hazel Day
Floy Williams
Marilyn Fosdick
Lucille Curtiss
Ypsilanti
Franklin Gee
Chelsea
Sylvia Hunt
Eula McCullum
Marshall
Williams
Johnson Co
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TORO
Bob Harrison
Swanson
McDonald's
Ann Arbor Saline
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