Along The Main Drag and Local Price Talks
The column notes Harry Hersch’s seven winners from eight at Detroit races Friday night. It discusses cigarette pricing margins and consumer options like home rollers, plus haircut prices dipping slightly versus nearby towns. It includes a retirement note from Congressman Hiarl C. Mich ener and a price update from Saline Dairy on cottage cheese bowls from 28 to 30 cents. The Saline Observer ad section promises local want ads as a money maker.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Hersch
Detroit
Hiarl C. Michener
Observer
Congress
Saline Dairy
Air Fair moves to Detroit Wayne Airport and Ford plans new Lincoln Mercury plant
The Civil Aeronautics Administration shifts the Third International Air Fair from Willow Run to Detroit-Wayne County Airport for wartime need. Ford’s Lincoln Mercury Division announces a 179 acre site near Wayne for a new assembly plant to consolidate Lincoln and Mercury operations. Benson Ford says construction could start this month with a capacity of 640 cars daily and more than 3,000 workers. Washtenaw county drafts raises 500 pre-induction exam slots in September. County Democratic Committee set September 20 for convention to elect delegates to the State Convention on September 30. Airport Community School District Carleton votes on transport issues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Civil Aeronautics Administration
Willow Run
Detroit-Wayne County
Ford Motor Company
Wayne
Detroit
Benson Ford
Lincoln
Mercury
Rouge
Dearborn
Washtenaw County
Democratic Committee
Court House
Grand Rapids
Local tax levy and school book costs noted in region
A 1 mill school tax increase would raise about 4500 annually while transport costs may exceed 15000. Voters may also approve 3 mills for a building fund. Dexter schools will charge nominal rental for texts with upper grades at 1.50. Dexter Leader notes August 22 visit by Chas Brannan to Michigan State College to discuss farm support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rochial
Dexter
Chas. F. Brannan
Michigan State College
East Lansing
Adrian
Orrie Holtz
Ottawa Lake
Blissfield
Advance
Black and White Show winners list continues
The article details awards from a livestock show with multiple classes. Winners include Howard Wilke of Milan securing 2nd and 6th in one section, Donald Proctor of Chelsea 8th, Larry Hitchingham of Whittaker 4th, Robert L. Stuart of Milan 5th, and James Oleson of Ypsilanti repeatedly placing in senior and general categories. Blue and red ribbon group placements noted across Bull Calf, Get of Size, Produce of Dam, and Best 3 Females by Exhibitors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howard Wilke
Milan
Donald Proctor
Chelsea
Larry Hitchingham
Whittaker
Robert L. Stuart
James Oleson
Ypsilanti
Leonard Burmeister
Saline
Donald Steward
George Macomber
Ann Arbor
Harold Trinkle
Dexter
George Schafer
Belleville
Lowell Spike
Clinton
R. N. Frisinger
Nothing's Really Lost Unless a Saline Observer Wanted
A lighthearted blurb from Saline notes that items mislaid or misplaced often resurface when an observer with a keen eye scans for them. Local readers are urged to keep vigilance and check common spots.
St John s Lutheran Church Activities and Social Visits
St John s Lutheran Church Bridgewater hosts Fellowship Circle Friday at 8 30 pm Junior choir next Wednesday 7 30 pm Senior choir 8 15 pm Sunday school 9 30 am Mission Festival 10 30 am Sunday eve 8 pm Guest speaker Reverend Luther Mann of Freeland Park picnic at Saline park Sunday August 13 10 am services at the park. Regular social visits noted with Detroit and Ann Arbor residents and families.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ST. John’s Lutheran Church
Bridgewater
H. W. Ray
Fellowship Circle
Luther Mann
Freeland
Rogers Corners Ice Cream Social at Albert Gray Farm
Glenn Barnes attended the Rogers Corners ice cream social at the Albert Gray farm on Tuesday evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glenn Barnes
Rogers Corners
Albert Gray Farm
Wayne McClinton
Roger
Anderson
Indiana
Erwin Wild
Marlene Hiseman
Donna Mae Wahi
Melvin. Armbruster
Leroy Armbruster
Eugene Betz
Scheldt
Saline Park
Robert. Welch
Billy
Helen Welch
L. C. Klager
Janice
Wamplers Lake
John Bivins
Albert Bivins
Jackson
Lloyd Kubly
Monnroe
Wisconsin
Gordon
George
4-H girls host luncheon closes second year program
Mothers and leaders of the 4-H girls were entertained at a Friday luncheon at Wilma Rhoades home ending their second year of the food preparation project. Friday visitors included Cyrus Bigler and Wynn Bigler. The Gilbert family hosted a picnic at Sterling State Park and attended a funeral in Rochester, New York for Ephrian Butter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilma Rhoades
E. M. Gilberts
Cyrus Bigler
Wayne
Wynn Bigler
Los Angeles
California
Everett Gilbert
Sterling State Park
Monroe
Susan Richard
Adrian
Robert Hammonds
Robert Joncas and Son
Detroit
E. M. Gilbert
Rochester
N. Y
Ephrian Butter
Simple Chemical Test Detects Honeydew on Cotton
A straightforward chemical test can be used on cotton to reveal honeydew, a sticky substance that creates processing problems.
Drought Beetle Fallout Warns of Tree Wilt Worse in Coming Years
Dr Bartlett cautions that hickories oaks elms and birches may leaf out then collapse with smaller leaves and a wilted appearance. After effects of the drought and beetle invasion will lessen gradually over the next two to three years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bartlett
Crumbling Monuments of the Acropolis and Sulfur Dioxide
The article discusses how sulfur dioxide from the 20th century is corroding marble monuments on the Acropolis in Athens. It notes centuries of weathering have left the sites relatively intact until modern pollution accelerates decay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acropolis
Athens
Liberty Bell Reproduction Promised for July Fourth
The Treasury Department will hand over to states an exact Liberty Bell replica on July 4 1950. It urges participation in the Savings Bonds program and Payroll Savings Plan for future financial security.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Treasury Department
New Republic
U. S
U.S. Treasury
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Carleton
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Michigan Ave
Chelsea Manufacturing Corporation
Mayes Street
Louis M. Benkert
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The
Wiedman Tractor Company
West Michigan Avenue
Ernie Sepulveda
Susan
Paul Meader
Hildegarde
Lottie
Harold Bersuder
John O’leary
Andrew Homick
Chris Korte
L. G. Boettner
Erwin Feldkamp
Bobby
Jimmy
David
Belleriver
Canada
Frank Warren
Helen F Welch
Edith Dietle
Hammond District
Oxydol
Giant
Perrigo
Page
Boys General Store
Michigan
Uncle Sam
Hunter Brown
Buster Brown
Dietzel’s
E. Washington
Revere Ware
Micro
Ann Arbor-Saline RD
International Harvester
Wolfin-Robison
Herman H. Heininger
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