Saline History Notes From 1935 Summary
Governor-elect Frank Fitzgerald takes office January 1 1935 replacing Gov. Comstock. Henry Ford buys water rights on Saline River and Schuyler Mills late December 1934 and dismantles machinery in January leaving about 25 workers. February 2 1935 Saline ranks 123rd in state population and bank ratings sit 47th. Dust storms across the plains cause crop losses. schools close and highways are blocked in Kansas. March 20–21 1935 Ann Arbor police officer Clifford Stang, a former Saline resident, is shot during a hold up at Conlin Weatherbee Store and dies before hospital. Norman Ash relocates a bakery in Saline area in April. Townsend Plan for $200 month old age pensions is defeated in the House on April 18 1935.
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Frank Fitzgerald
Comstock
Henry Ford
Saline River
Schuyler Mills
74Th Congress
Saline
Kansas
Missouri
Texas
Oklahoma
Clifford Stang
Ann Arbor
Conlin Weatherbee
Norman Ash
Boetimer
Chicago
Uphaus
Townsend
Washington
Local families share Thanksgiving visits and weekends
Central Lonesome area residents Bert Moore Melvin Lowenberg and families Elmer Drake and Alice Vandenberg joined Laverne Moore for Thanksgiving. Herman Selling Delia Flood spent Thursday with Walter Moore Kenneth Zander and Richard Sattler were weekend guests. Bert Hummel visited Lester Schneider. John Rose and Sandra called on Floyd Neff at Pleasant Lake. Eileen Grosshans attended Saline high junior play. John Alexander spent Sunday with Charles and Mrs Naylor. Mrs Bert Moore Ralph Moore and George Scheffler visited George Turk in Dexter.
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Bert Moore
Melvin Lowenberg
Elmer Drake
Alice Vandenberg
Laverne Moore
Herman Selling
Delia Flood
Walter Moore
Kenneth Zander
Richard Sattler
Bert Hummel
Lester Schneider
John Rose
Sandra
Floyd Neff
Pleasant Lake
Eileen Grosshans
the Saline High School
John Alexander
Charles Naylor
Ralph Moore
George Scheffler
George Turk
Dexter
Desert heat prank ends with heater left on clue
In Phoenix the Larnces drove through the Mojave heat with 50 pounds of ice and a floor dry ice block and found at a service station that their car was unusually warm because the heater remained on.
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Phoenix
Mojave Desert
Oscar Larnce
Young Walrus Diet Sparks Interest at Aquarium
A young walrus will eat approximately 100 pounds of fish each day, drawing attention to feeding practices at the coastal aquarium. The animal care team notes the high intake as part of its growth and health monitoring program.
Topsy Turvy Duck Season Surprises Michigan Hunters
A wild duck season in Michigan saw an early strong start with a 55 day season from October 1 to November 24. A dramatic October wind pushed huge flocks to Saginaw Bay and Lake St Clair, then a cold storm on October 19 scattered birds southward to Lake Erie. By November 4 numbers waned and species like mergansers lingered, leaving hunters unsure for the rest of the season.
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Michigan
Saginaw Bay
Lake St. Clair
Lake Erie
Cleveland
Conservation Department
Mother Nature
Michigan Outdoors
Local Briefs Watched Thanksgiving Gatherings Across Milan
Local notes record University of Michigan student George Btudor visiting Allen Woods. Lambarths visiting Frankfort relatives. Joseph Richardson from Ypsilanti with Paul Woods in Albion. E D Wolfin entertained her parents and sister in Milan for Thanksgiving. Bridge Club at Dan Hall with prizes won by Ormby, Burkhart and Warner. Brock entertained relatives from Milan for Thanksgiving Day dinner. Evening callers were Ray Nolan and wife.
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George Btudor
University of Michigan
Allen Woods
Woods
Sam, Lambarth
James Moser
Frankfort
Illinois
Joseph Richardson
Ypsilanti
Paul Woods
Ferguson
Albion
E. D. Wolfin
Herman Heininger
Thanksgiving Dinner Guests Celebrate At Austin Home
Mr and Mrs Dan Hertler entertained their children and families during Thanksgiving. Guests included Mr and Mrs George Austin and family Mr and Mrs William Austin Mr and Mrs Frank Scott and his father from Wayne and Victor Guenther at the home of Mr and Mrs Hugh Austin.
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Dan Hertler
George Austin
William Austin
Frank Scott
Wayne
Victor Guenther
Hugh Austin
Snow and ice sidewalk reminder from City Clerk
Pro perty owners must keep front sidewalks free of snow and ice even if vacant. City Clerk H E Muir issues the notice as a general city requirement.
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G. L. Parsons
Lods
Ford Tudor
G.M.C
Ford
Saline, Mich
Mort Neff
Wwu-Tv
Detroit
Wjim-Tv
Lansing
Giltrow’s Pharmacy
Chevrolet
Federal Deposit Insurance Corp
HE. J. Muir
P.uvah
St “Sandard
Fisher
General Motors Better Highways
A & M Chevrolet Co
Michigan Ave
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