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Newspaper
Saline Observer
Location
Saline, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Aug 02, 1934
Page
8
Public auction to foreclose a 1929 mortgage of Theodore F Prochnow and Carrie H Prochnow to Mary M Lewis Lisemer. Exe cutor Van Ameringen will sell Aug 21 1984 at 10:00 am at the south front door of the Washtenaw County Court House Ann Arbor.
An 1934 mortgage foreclosure notice lists Harry T Hanover and Doris A Hanover as borrowers, George W Hayes and Emma Hayes as lenders, with 7 820 due on the July 21 1924 mortgage. Sale set for September 17 1934 at 10 AM at the Ann Arbor courthouse to satisfy debt and costs. Parcels include part of the SW quarter of Sec 32 in Superior township with exceptions to Edmond Blaydon lands and Washtenaw Ligstrand Power Company rights, owned by Bert Cook and wife. Also notes related names De Lee N Brown attorney and Sam Stowell involved in reported armed hold‑up near Lemen's Corners.
A leg found in a shallow grave at St Joseph's cemetery near Dexter was identified as Mrs. James Quinn's amputated limb. The Quinn family of Dexter and Detroit had buried the leg, which had been amputated in Detroit and later buried in Dexter by a neighbor.
A Jonesville Independent letter mocks drought fears comparing Michigan to the Dakotas with jokes about wet weather while the Milan Leader reports that after eighteen months of work and red tape the Peoples State Bank received its license and will reopen next Monday morning.
State of Michigan Washtenaw County Probate Court announces claims against the estate of William C. Wurster deceased. Four months from July 14, 1934 are allowed for creditors to file claims with the probate office in Ann Arbor. Claims will be heard September 19, 1934 and November 18, 1934 at 10 a.m. Dated Ann Arbor July 14, 1934 Judge of Probate Jay G Pray.
Notice of foreclosure by public sale on August 10 1934 at 10 am for the mortgage held by Marco H Alban on Oscar R Beal and Doris Beal property in Ypsilanti Washtenaw County Michigan. Sale to satisfy principal interest and costs. Property described as Lot No and West quarter of Lot 26 in Stucks Addition now City of Ypsilanti. Dated May 7 1934. MARCO H ALBAN Mortgagee Lee N Brown Attorney.
Michigan State College home economics specialists offer ideas to beat heat with fruit juice concentrates for next year, sugar syrup, and dairy based drinks. They suggest milk shakes and milk floats as substitutes for soda fountain drinks, plus eggnog style drinks and iced cocoa with ice cream for nourishment and cooling.
In Grattan Michigan on Frank Donovan farm a dead calf of a Red Durham cow showed deer like head and ears and a slender neck. Attendants suspect crossbreeding with a deer after a deer was seen vaulting the fence near the pasture last summer.
Tangled fragment recalls Capt John Smith and early Potomac exploration. It cites Smith’s 1607 voyage and a famed fish story involving frying pans, suggesting the river’s first charted fame and legends of Tidewater exploration.
Readable fragments describe tropical fish gaining favor over goldfish at a Philadelphia show. Dealers note tropicals require less care and breed more often, though selling pairs can boost competition. Local wheat yields near Clinton and Wheatland report 28 to 32 bushels per acre.
The 1933 34 retail sales tax produced 34 897 508 in total collections. Legislative appropriations and administration used 32 060 000 with a 2 837 500 surplus allocated to school aid. State uses 19 000 000 welfare 12 000 000 university 500 000 and Michigan State 200 000. Administration costs cap at 360 000. Tax admin costs equal 1.01 of total. If trends continue, schools may receive more aid next year.
The Dunkirk Observer argues newspapers are a welcomed family member not an intrusion. It notes readers eagerly anticipate editions, discuss contents, and accept ads as part of daily life, unlike door to door handbills which invade privacy.
Morenci man Artemis Watring attempted to drive a bee nest from a hayfield by building a fire. The bees attacked him as he fled, forcing the Morenci fire department to extinguish the rapidly spreading flames. Blissfield Advance notes Michigan Democrats consider Birmingham Jail as a campaign song choice.
Notice to owners occupiers or possessors of lands in Lodi Township Washte rshaw County Michigan to destroy all noxious weeds on or before July 1 1923 and again before September 1934 with further actions as needed to prevent seeding. Failure to comply will incur costs of cutting and destroying plus a 10 percent levy and assigned taxes. Dated June 1 1934 by August Henes Highway Commissioner.
Many agree hobbying is beneficial and unselfish. Philately educates through stamps revealing history, geography, and national life, with commemorative issues recording great events. Collecting reflects personal ideals and broadens knowledge, appealing across ages and interests.
A vagabond with money traveled broadly gathering two tail feathers from many birds. He displayed nearly a thousand specimens in Chicago, each with a tag naming the species. He urged boys to start collecting feathers and suggested contacting bird rovers for additional specimens.
A Zeeland Adrian Van Koevering sponsored piece extols the value of the community newspaper over big city dailies. It argues small papers chronicle local life from school events to obituaries, unite communities, and guide public sentiment more closely to neighbors. A note on Fenton Centennial money-issue nickels and a new print run follows.
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