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Newspaper
Saline Observer
Location
Saline, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Dec 12, 1935
Page
4
A Saline Observer report discusses wind and water erosion threats to Michigan soils and practical defenses. It covers windbreaks with trees and grain strips, soil protection on muck soils, dune stabilization, and suitable pine species. The piece also reviews the Seventeen senior play with Willie Baxter’s romance and cast performances at the auditorium, praising delivery and staging.
The attorney general seeks a receiver for Lennon State bank the first case under the new federal insurance act. Depositors will be paid in full from the insurance fund with any deficit covered by the bonding company. Insurance covers up to five thousand dollars per account, which suffices here. The incident highlights the efficiency of deposit insurance.
Two Michigan trained scientists named Dr J E Lotila and Dr G H Coons discovered that adding a small amount of common torax to the soil costs a few cents per acre and can prevent leaf center disease in beets. The finding could save the state millions as about 18 600 farmers earn over 5 million dollars from beets annually.
Hastings Banner recalls Charlie Baldwin also known as Lady Baldwin and his era. He pitched with no relief pitchers and threw to teammates at long distances. Baldwin’s peak season saw forty-seven victories in fifty-eight starts setting a lasting standard admired by old veterans.
The Daily Gazette of Racine notes Walter Williams rose from a printer's devil at fifteen to founder of journalism schools and a leading American newspaper man. He edited a small daily, organized international conferences, led a state university, and authored books, stressing self effort over government aid.
Mrs Josephine VanHouten born February 25 1861 in Augusta township died November 30 1935. She married Royal G Lamb in 1888 and later George VanHouten. She lived in Lenawee and Saline and recently with nephew Oren Canine in Milan. Burial in Macon cemetery. She leaves two sisters two brothers nephews and many friends. Milan Leader
Chicago farm hens boosted November output to 19.5 eggs per 100 hens on Nov 1, the highest since the bureau began records 11 years ago, surpassing 17.7 the previous year and 19.4 in 1931. The Purebred journal notes high summer and fall egg prices since 1929 and links liberal feeding to gains. Purchase of Christmas seals aids human life.
The article notes cancer arises from uncontrolled cell growth not a germ disease, stresses early diagnosis and circumstantial signs, and highlights three cures: surgery, radiation, and X-rays. It urges prompt medical attention, hygiene, and optimism, with a note of thanks to newspapers aiding dissemination. It ends mentioning a large 240 pound buck found near Shingleton and a political note about a former congressman.
A small audience at the school auditorium heard Walter Hastings, official photographer for the state conservation department, share twenty two years of work in birds and animals photography. Miss Irene Fitzgerald opened with violin pieces while Mrs. Fred Aprill introduced him. Hastings discussed beavers and pelts, forest fires, and the careless harms of suppers and camp fires. He screened flower images and Isle Royale scenes, noting preservation importance and the value to conservation efforts.
The council meets in November 1935 with Mayor Sugden present and councilmen Gross Lindemann. Cook and Uphaus absent. They approve an agreement for state welfare relief with Washtenaw County, appoint Sugden as welfare relief agent, and accept Sugden’s resignation as mayor and supervisor. W. D. Cook acts as mayor pro tem. cemetery dues collection is authorized. multiple bills are approved with abstentions from involved members. The meeting adjourns to December 2. A Carleton note reports a 16 year old injured in a hunting accident at Mercy Hospital.
The Christmas season is with us. Next Sunday evening we will show beautiful Christmas pictures and all will want to see them, so plan to be preset. Worship at 10 a.m. 11:15 Sunday school. S. Y. Cotton superintendent, Carl Geddes assistant, Mrs. Reuben Rogers chorister, Eileen Martin pianist. 6:30 p.m. young people meet. 7:20 Christmas pictures with special music.
Methodist Church Notes list services and leagues with Bert Ede as minister. Merle Payden and Lawrence Clough were arrested by state police for breaking and entering at Theodore Freitag’s farm near Blissfield on November 26, with wheat taken. arraignment set before Justice Russell in Adrian today.
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