Central York Social Notes and Local Visits
Roy Goldie of Detroit visits with Joseph Sweeney Sr. Mrs Dora Hall and grandson Allan Hertler visit Chicago relatives. Mrs Hattie Murray and daughters travel to New York. Erwin Sanders and sons visit Vermilion Ohio from Indiana. Rev Cossell of York Baptist Church on vacation with Rev Ailie filling pulpit. Barn blaze on Orr farm owned by Delancey Begole destroys tools and 40 loads of hay likely from spontaneous combustion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roy Goldie
Detroit
Joseph Sweeney
Dora Hall
Allan Hertler
Chicago
Catherine
Mary
Bertha
Hertler
Richard Hertler
Allison
Hattie Murray
Electa
New York
Erwin Sanders
Malcolm
Leon
Indiana
Vermilion
Ohio
Cossell
York ‘Baptist
Ailie
Ypsilanti
John
Gooding
Herbert Gilman
Mooreville
Charles Kanouse
California
Tracy LeBaron
Mary Murray
Pryor
Hollise at Huron River Park Highlights Fosdick Events
The Fosdick District reports the Hollise at Huron River Park on Sunday. Miss Lydia Wackenhut visits William Wackenhut. Fosdick school prepares for September opening. Dorothy Wackenhut returns home improved from University Hospital after a week. Glenys Heininger and Emergene Ernst return from Lakeside Park camp near Brighton Friday night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Huron River Park
Lydia Wackenhut
William Wackenhut
Fosdick
Dorothy Wackenhut
University Hospital
Glenys
Heininger
Tor Mary
Beckington
Emergene
Ernst
Lakeside Park
Brighton
Michigan joins trio of states with fancy grade eggs
Lansing announces that Michigan along with Washington and Oregon now meets federal grading rules for eggs. Under pure food laws the eggs must be fit for consumption and are sold under four grades Fancy A B and C for Midwest markets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lansing
Michigan
Washington
Oregon
Ripley's
John B. Strange
Mid-West
Family visits and reunions span Ypsilanti area lists
A long digest of weekend visits and social gatherings across Ypsilanti and nearby towns. Residents from Detroit, Milan, Tecumseh, Taylor Center, Canton Center, and Ann Arbor visited relatives, joined reunions at Recreation Park Ypsilanti, and attended the Hawley Gallaway family reunion with guests from multiple Michigan towns and beyond.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jerome DuFour
Ypsilanti
Herman Mehler
Hallie Jane
Ann. Arbor
Isbor Leonard
Detroit
Hig’ ‘Histher
Jennie Leonard
Roderick Heilman
Jim Campbell
Donald Stilts
Kenneth Johnston
Yellowstone National Park
Forest ‘Craig
Milan
Forest Craig
Leon Vealey
James’ _Johnston
Tecumseh
Ben.Cogswell
Roscoe Craig
Donald Lynch
George Squires
Waltz
Lilah
Canton Center
F. Spence
Vealey
Recreation Park
Edward Hartwig
Taylor Center
Gust Hartwig
Fred Maschino
Flint
Floyd Spence
Rochester
Romeo
Leslie
Milford
Wayne
Belleville
Plymouth
Waitz
Wyandotte
Ann Arbor
Dexter
Martinsville
Norwalk
Towa
Michigan crops rise on August federal estimates
Michigan crop prospects improve for corn beans apples cherries and potatoes as August forecasts show changes. Winter wheat drops about four million bushels to 19 670 000 while oats pears peaches and barley slip slightly. Sugar beets hold at 646 000 tons with other figures for beans cherries apples and potatoes listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michigan
Federal Crop Reporting Service
Senate clash over rural electrification bill and Todd charges
Paul H. Todd head of the state public utilities commission accuses lawmakers of being tied to private utility interests delaying rural electrification legislation. The state senate committee headed by Senator Palmer refused to report a House REA bill in special session, prompting hostility including a physical attack on Palmer by Senator Burns. Other opponents named include Lamoreaux Munshaw and Burhans. A Lansing labor ally proposed Todd be invited to identify the involved members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul H. Todd
State Public Utilities Commission
State Senate
Todd
Senate State Affairs Committee
William Palmer
Flint
House
Palmer
James Burns
Detroit
J. Neal Lamoreaux
Comstock Park
Earl W. Munshaw
Grand Rapids
Earl L. Burhans
Paw Paw
Lansing
Harry F. Hittle
Senate
Nowicki
Midland newspaper name change and political stance noted
The Midland paper, until May 1, was titled the Midland Republican. It claims independence in name and in politics, marking a shift in its editorial identity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Midland
Midland Reublican
Protest over billboard leases on US-2 shore drive
Murray D. Van Wagoner, Michigan state highway commissioner, urged action after touring the Upper Peninsula and inspecting the US-2 shoreline road west of St. Ignace. Garden clubs urged a billboard licensing bill in Lansing last spring but it failed to win enough votes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Murray D. van Wagoner
Upper Peninsula
St. Ignace
Shoreline Drive
Garden Clubs
Michigan
Lansing
Lamoreaux
Michigan Labor Tensions and Prosperity Amid 1930s Shifts
State wide publicity failed to ignite UAW activity at Dearborn as Homer Martin downplays wildcat strikes while auto firms mull wage contracts. CIO seeks state employee organization in Lansing and Detroit with Ray Aversa stating no stakes or picketing. Michigan Farmers Union picnic in Grand Rapids features Martin and Kosten signaling farm labor movement for 1940. Labor earnings across 1935 at 5,592 plants total 697 million. value of Michigan manufactured goods reaches 4.02 billion, up nearly two billion in two years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ford
Dearborn
Homer Martin
Lansing
Detroit
Liquor Control Commission
Ray Aversa
Grand Rapids
Michigan Farmers’ Union
Edward Kosten
A. F. of L
Michigan
Local Notes From Hammond District Social Roundup
Mrs E J Forsythe spent Tuesday with Mrs Adrian Elsman. Born August 26 1944 a son to Mr and Mrs Dan Gordon. Mrs Vera Goodin returned from a trip. Needham attended the Mooreville reunion. Earl Rhoades of Pennsylvania visited Hammond. Doris Goosinshor visited sister C Gilbert. Families of Hammond shared a Sunday dinner. John Clark spent days with brothers Licoy and Leonard Clark. A large group of Hammond residents enjoyed a picnic at Waldbridge Park Toledo.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. J. Forsythe
Adrian Elsman
Dan Gordon
Vera.Goodin
Hovey
Needham
Mooreville
Ray Gilmore
Britton
John Clark
Ccc
Wisconsin
Licoyg
Leonard Clark
Sam Robinson
Clinton
Harold Hammond
BE. J. Forsythe
E. M. Gilbert
Claude Gilbert
Everett Gilbert
Glen Gordon
Betty
David
Otto Hanson
Lester Hanson
Ldean
Doris Goodin
Finkhbeiner
Andrew
Ernest Girbach
Bliss Curtiss
Waldbridge Park
Toledo
For Sale Ads and Livestock Listings Placed Nearby
For Sale Apples 15¢ a peck phone 191 Fi1. For Sale Holstein cow 7 yrs old and Guernsey cow 7 yrs old. By M Le Baron four miles south of Saline on Milan road. Sale Air Factor windmill with derrick nearly new copaplate extra heavy derrick BF Hirst phone 211 F3.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Guernsey
M. LeBaron
Milan Rasa
SS Dell
Fort “Sale
Windrhill
Michigan prominence in national politics noted
The text highlights Michigan's growing prominence in national affairs with mentions of Governor Murphy's life story in True Story, a signed piece by the governor in Graphic praising a labor relations act, and Postmaster General Farley predicting Roosevelt’s wins. Farley also targets Arthur H. Vandenberg prompting William C. Sterling to rally Democrats to oppose Vandenberg at Jackson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michigan
True Story
Murphy
Social Workers
Farley
Roosevelt
Vandenberg
Arthur H. Vandenberg
William C. Sterling
Congress
Jackson
Newspapers Move Toward Independents in Michigan State News
Announcement by state auditor general George Gundry notes 1988 delinquent tax land sale ads awarded to deserving papers. The piece argues Michigan weekly papers trend from party organs to non partisan journals with Watervliet Record listed as independent. Editor Philip Rich cites fair reporting across parties and balanced coverage in campaigns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Gundry
Michigan
Leon Case
Watervliet Record
Philip T. Rich
Midland Daily News
Social news from Macon area lists visits and gatherings
Macon social notes detail Frances Wintersteen visiting Ann Arbor and many relatives in nearby towns. Numerous guests travel between Flint Adrian Ypsilanti Lansing Chicago and Ada Ohio for family events and reunions. A large Collins family potluck and officers election is mentioned along with a Hendershot reunion. Fire at Burr Hess farm causes insured loss. no residents harmed. Federal jobs rise since 1933, adding 160 daily.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frances Wintersteen
Ann Arbor
Mildred Lane
Flint
Minnie Sarvey
E. W. Payne
A. H. Robinson
Azalia
Winnifred Bates
Ramsey
John Ladd
Elwyn Bugbee
Adrian
Jack Haynes
Elton Osborn
Edna Wright
Greeley
Donald Craig
Fayette
Ohio
Morenci
B. B. Bancroft
Russell Collins
Carl Hawkins
Allen
Harry Harden
Jennie Dutcher
W. HE. Swick
Chicago
J. B. Howell
McGee
Tulsa
Okla
J. W. Howell
Addie Binns
Ypsilanti
Sue and
Lynette. Cranson
Lansing
C. O. Bail
L. Ok Vroenteien
L. W. Coller
Dow Bilby
Earl Hendershot
Hendershot
Ada
Fred Rencler
LeRoy Manchester
Detroit
Dearborn
Riga
Clinton
Tecumseh
City Council approves McKay street resurfacing contract
Council meets in the chamber on Monday August 9 with Mayor Townsend presiding. Voted to award the McKay street resurfacing from North Lewis to South Harris to Ann Arbor Construction Company. Bills approved with notes on salaries taxes and utilities. Meeting adjourned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Counci Chamber
Townsend
Lambarth Gross
Uphaus
Lindeman
Lambarth
McKay Street
North Lewis
South
Harris
Ann Arbor Construction Company
Gross
Saline School
Saline Township
A. R. Burkhardt
Katherine Briggs
Municipal League
Saline Mercantile Co
Detroit Edison Company
Saline Telephone Co
Maumee Asphalt Co
Cook
J. A. Alber
Bert Gillen
C. E. Alber
Warren ‘Gross
Carl Gillen
George Rothfuss
Grover Burgan
Aaron Luckhardt
Martin Schaible
James Morris
O. A. Hoeft
Wiedman Auto Co
Lottie Wallace
G C. Townsend
Newkirk Scout Camp Closes Season With Record Attendance
Washtenaw-Livingston Council camp on the Huron near Dexter ended its eighth season with 261 registrations, double last year. Walter MacPeek led as camp director as Saline boys earned merit badges and ranks. 500 parents visited and kitchens served nearly 10 000 meals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newkirk Scout Camp
Washtenaw-Livingston Council
Huron River
Dexter
Walter MacPeek
Thorughout
Newkirk
Saline
MacPeek
Billy Ash
Ormand Bredernitz
Robert:.Clay
Fred Grunewald
William Tower
Robert Thomas
Ale Star Show For State Fair
Frank N. Isbey the Michigan State Fair general manager announced contracts bringing star names from stage screen and radio to Detroit for a ten day fair program. Wayne King Edgar Bergen Charlie McCarthy Ben Bernie Ethel Shutta Vera Fern and others join a 24 person Hollywood chorus in daily shows at the Coliseum. Also reports of large pike catches in Vineyard lake with John Fox of Albion landing a nine pound fish and scattered bluegills and bass leads.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank N. Isbey
Detroit
Wayne King
Edgar Bergin
Charlie McCarthy
Ben Bernie
Ethel Shutta
George Olson
Rafe Davis
Bob Burns
Joan Britten
Eddie Sullivan
White Guards
Amos and
Arno
Vera Fern
Virginia
Radio City
Center Theatre
Pansy the Horse
Hollywood
Vineyard Lake
John Fox
Albion
Fox
Brooklyn Exponent
Washtenaw County Fair Opens With Thrills and Pageantry
The eighteenth annual Washtenaw County Fair runs August 31 to September 3 in Ann Arbor with Thrill Day exhibitions by Mary Wiggins at 1 p.m. and a National Barn Dance show from WLS Chicago. Highlights include pony and pulling races for children, horse racing, a Blanche McKinney Hunter revue, Henry Lueder’s fireworks, and a Pioneer Day with Lueders Revue and horse show. Entries close August 26. exhibits must be grown by exhibitors. livestock and poultry may be bought within 30 days. General admission is free.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ann Arbor
Mary Wiggins
WLS
Chicago
Blanche McKinney Hunter
Henry Lueder
Lueders
Fair Management
FF. W. McLane
C.D. Finkbeiner
George Cooper
Robert H.alber
Ben B. Pryer
William Austin
E. F. Lohr
Michigan State economist forecasts farm price trends
R V Gunn of Michigan State College predicts wheat and dairy stay strong while beans and potatoes fall in price. Livestock remain high, except lambs, with pig and cattle supplies growing next year. Wool holds, eggs and poultry improve as seasonal lows pass. Farmers have seen prices near input costs after six years of disadvantage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michigan State College
R. V. Gunn
Gunrr
Michigan
Gunn
Bridgewater Scouts Return Home From Camp
Local Bridgewater area Boy Scouts who had been away at camp return home. Mrs Adolph Stierle and her children visited Mrs C F Ernst on Thursday afternoon. Erwin Kilager hosted the Ladies Aid group at the church with a large attendance. Alberta Ernst hosted a birthday gathering with ice cream cake and gifts for the guest. An advertisement seeks a middle aged couple for general farm work with experience and good references, modern house provided.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adolph Stierle
C. F. _Ernst
Erwin Kilager
Alberta Ernst
Alberta
R. Heutslener
City Bank Bldg
Gan
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Central York
DR. H
Gildard
West Michigan Ave
Fordson
Servis Chevrolet
Drs. E. D & A. H. Brown
Chicago St
Wayne Soap Co
Tecumseh, Mich
Garrick
Robert Young
Ann Sothern
Ross Alexander
Glenda Ferrell
Carter
James Stewart
Simone Simon
Joe FE. Brown
Marian Marsh
Joé
Fosdick District
By Gene Alleman
Michigan Press Association
South Saline
Hammond District
Auau
Macon
Burr Hess
Wall Street
Reynolds Corners
Manchester
Manchester Enterprise
Council Proceedings
Bridgewater
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