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Newspaper
Saline Observer
Location
Saline, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Aug 30, 1956
Page
5
The piece argues buying a home early as retirement security and notes homes rise in value. It profiles Major Bill Scudamore’s orchid hobby and Mrs. Lb. L. McIntyre learning to drive at 76, highlighting mobility, independence, and the value of continued activity in later life. It cites Herbert Hoover on productive work in retirement.
The Michigan State Grange led by Master William Brake teams with the Michigan United Conservation Clubs and the Michigan Farm Bureau for a fourth year of Farmer- Sportmen conferences in September. Meetings are Sept 10 in Fenton Sept 11 in Battle Creek and Sept 18 in Mt. Clemens at 8 p m with public attendance invited. A Chicago grain firm reports 86.3 percent of farmers and grain elevators favor the Domestic Parity Plan, with 88.6 percent in support among actual respondents.
The 60 year old hillside greenhouse once owned by Mr. Pierce on West Michigan Avenue is torn down and sold to an out-of-town man. Minnie Buckman, longtime florist of Saline, became incapacitated, while the property now belongs to Mrs Sam Boyd. Local theater co owner William Meiller sold her share. Engagements and anniversaries update readers on nearby families.
The USDA reports 1955-56 farm product exports rose across fruits vegetables grain and oils with gains of 19 33 24 18 and 32 percent while private welfare aid overseas grew 23 percent. Cotton exports fell 55 percent though new legislation lowered prices and boosted exports. VE disease control in Michigan and nationwide reduces risk to swine industry, per State Grange Master.
Danny Thomas buys an electric wheelchair to stage his comeback as scripts rewrite. Jerry Lewis taps Darren McGavin as straight man for The Delinquent. Liberace adds a Dublin stop to his Britain tour. Do You Trust Your Wife jackpot hits 5.60 weekly. Edgard Bergan on TV prospects says he may be washed up in two years. Jamey Cagney to debut in The 13th Man on Robert Montgomery Presents. Tom Mix life story telefilm in development with no casting yet. Impasse renamed Crisis. Hal Roach spent 58000 on laugh tracks in seven months.
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