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Newspaper
Saline Observer
Location
Saline, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Dec 13, 1956
Page
3
Government figures show cost of living edging higher with automatic wage boosts for nearly two million workers as prices rise. Steel and car prices push the index, while meat costs may shift household budgets even if overall spending stays steady.
Township supervisors and assessors will list all dogs over six months old in their districts as required by Michigan dog law. By March 31 each year, dog owners must obtain licenses from the county treasurer or city clerk, with rabies vaccination proof. Unlicensed dogs after June 15 become a public nuisance and are subject to penalties and enforcement.
The Federal Reserve reported mid year that about half of operating farmers had bank loans averaging 1400 dollars. It noted a rise in bank loans despite a smaller farmer base, with total farm debt around 18.5 billion dollars and loans to roughly 2.3 million farmers. Turkeys and rice appear as headlines on USDA September food list.
Detroit business leader Charles G. Allen notes Michigan forest industries provide farmers with a market for over 3.3 million dollars of farm woodlot products annually. Census data show rising income and woodlot use for homes barns and fencing, underscoring timberland management and fire protection. The Tree Farm program promotes sustained timber crops on privately owned forests.
Grange plans for 1957 include an Open House across Granges and a safety project to maintain detailed records of minor accidents in communities. The piece highlights the Oliver Hudson Kelley home in Elk River Minnesota as a notable site and notes Grange historical interest in the farm home museum.
The Room Mothers of the elementary school hosted a toy party on December 7 inviting parents. Ann Arbor's Mrs. Van Orman displayed about 100 educational toys and discussed merits for different grades. Proceeds fund school projects. Mrs Frances Briggs is seriously ill in Detroit Providence Hospital after a stroke. Saline March of Dimes is chaired by Mrs William Meister and Mrs Wallace Crosbie.
The afternoon circle entertained Tuesday with a gift exchange and a dessert luncheon. Mrs. Geddes was elected chairwoman for next year and Mrs. Ferman Clements secretary treasurer. The Study Class, led by Mrs. Robert Hollowell, held its last session at the church.
Mrs Hazen Jewell hosted the Evening Circle with Mrs Silas Nord leading a study on Family Living. Mrs Ethel Spike will chair next year and Helen Strieter was elected secretary treasurer. Refreshments and seasonal decorations followed the program. In another note, Walter Miller and spouse of Stony Creek survived a head on collision, car totaled, Miller recently retired from the County Commission, now works in Milan. Jr and Mrs Howard Mosher and Joan, and Kay Throne of Stony Creek visited Dearborn.
Twenty women from Ypsilanti State Hospital attended a banquet supper Thursday at Stony Creek Church. The event was prepared by a committee of the W.S.C.S. and showcased community support for hospital staff.
Officers of the Federe Church circles Miss Mary Den, Mrs Clarence Johnson, Dwight Reynolds and Mrs Hei McKenzie recently attended a training conference in Detroit hosted by the Presbyterian St. Westminster Church. Members of the Ladies Aid Society of the Lutheran Church held a Christmas program Wednesday with Mrs Hugene House leading the refreshment committee and Bertha Hack assisting with an exchange of gifts. Weekend guests included James Brun and Diane of Stony Creek visiting Mr and Mrs Robert Arms.
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