Turbulent Tenderness and Turkey in a Midwestern Letter
The piece highlights World Day of Prayer observances led by Methodist Federated and St Pauls churches on February 9 at St Pauls church, stressing unity and prayer for peace amid global tensions. It includes Dr Lloyd Steiner’s soil conservation talk to Saline Rotary, stressing soil health, dairy declines, and farm economics, plus a wartime letter from Pvt James M Thomas in Korea describing mail, travel, and Turkish troops, ending with appreciation for a Christmas gift.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist, Federated
St. Pauls
St. Paul’s Church
United Council of Church Women
Lloyd Steiner
Salime Rotary Club
Steiner
Washtenaw County Soils Conservation District
Charles Osgood
Saline
From Main Drag to Motor News and Local Service
A mixed slice from a Michigan town newspaper highlights a Miami postcard with racing results and praise for Autoc Racing drivers, plus An Arbor News notes on drivers and editorials. It also salutes public works snow removal crews in Ann Arbor and Saline and recalls Cassidy Lake Camp boys performing at church programs and fundraising for a new chapel.
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Miami
Charles Kern
Carl Moehn
Hialeah Park
Detroit
Ann Arbor
MacArthur
Harry King
Royal Oak
Bud’ MacArthur
Saline
Public Works Department
Cassidy Lake
Cook
Cooke
Cassidy Lake Camp
Allie Gross
Rotary
Washtenaw - Livingston County Council of Boy Scouts
Ypsilanti
Saline Rotary Club
Valley Forge
Saline urged to join regional defense housing zones
Ann Arbor Ypsilanti and Willow Run area are being added to the Federal Reserve Board list of home short defense production zones. Cities urge loosening mortgage and credit rules to spur housing while Kaiser-Frazer expansion prompts Ypsilanti requests. Saline seeks inclusion to access scarce materials and potential grants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ann Arbor
Ypsilanti
Willow Run
Theederal Reserve Board
Federal Reserve Board of Governors
Chicago
Ypsilanti Board of Realtors
Maybank
82Nd
County Planning Commission
Ypsilanti- Willow Run
Kaiser-Frazer Corp
Henry Leutheuser
Saline
Oscar Stabler Auction Sale Near Bridgewater
Oscar Stabler will hold an auction sale of 13 head of cattle 65 ewes 9 teams of horses and all farm tools and implements after disposing of his farm 2 miles north of Bridgewater at 9351 Weber road The sale starts Thursday February 15 at 12 30 with Linehamm as auctioneer
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Bridgewater
Weber Road
Oscar Stabler
Linehamm
Adult Education Classes Begin February 12
The Adult Education Committee chaired by Mrs. Mary Wood held an organizational meeting at Saline High School. Classes start February 12 with registration on February 7 at Saline banks and February 9 at the high school. Courses include landscape gardening ceramics business typing shorthand tailoring sewing woodworking shop and driver training open to all adults.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Wood
Stolen Car Recovered After Night Patrol
State Police recovered a stolen car after a routine check on US-112. Officers questioned two Detroit youths, Joseph M. Nicklewicz, 17, and Paul J. Novae, 18, who initially claimed a relative owned the vehicle before admitting the theft in Detroit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Us-112
Here
Detroit
Joseph M. Nicklewicz
Paul J. Novae
Location of Men in Service Corporal Roy Burmeister
Corporal Roy C. Burmeister stationed in Sandhofen Germany lists APO 403-A New York New York as his abroad address with unit RA Sabre NAO ICD PM.
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Roy C. Burmeister
Sandhofen
Germany
New York
N. Y
Boy Scouts Mark 41st Anniversary at White House
President Truman will greet 12 outstanding Boy Scouts in the White House on February 6 as the Boy Scouts of America begin their 41st anniversary. Scout Week runs February 6 to 12 with 2,750,000 participants nationwide.
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Truman
White House
Boy Scouts of America
Congress Unanimous Passes Renegotiation and Armed Services Bills
Washington report notes the House adopted three measures unanimously including the Renegotiation Bill and Armed Services Insurance with roll calls 377 to 0 and 390 to 0. Reorganization of the Air Forces passed by voice vote, signaling broad unity on non controversial programs. the Renegotiation Bill exempts certain defense contracts and grants discretionary exemptions to a renegotiation board.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
House of Representatives
House
Ways and Means
Congress
Scouts Nationwide Good Turn Anniversary Noted
The Boy Scouts of America mark 41 years during Boy Scout Week February 6 to 12 with a nationwide clothing drive. Since 1912 the Good Turn has aided nations and communities, including WWI efforts, Roosevelt era relief, and WWII support, now continuing toward Easter with 2.75 million scouts collecting garments and gear for Austria and others.
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Boy Scouts of America
Roosevelt
Boy Scouts
United Nations
American Council of Voluntary Agencies
Foreign Service
Austria
Five Detroiters Arrested for Drunk and Disorderly Act
Five Detroiters were placed under arrest after a collision at Michigan avenue and Ann Arbor street on a complaint by John B. Predmore. All faced drunk and disorderly charges. penalties ranged from fines to jail time, with one case dismissed due to juvenile status for 16 year old Mike Willins who was turned over to Detroit authorities.
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John R. Payne
William A. Willins
Mike Willins
Detroit
Clinic for Vaccination Of Dogs Feb 8 Saline Fire Hall
A dog vaccination clinic will be held at the Saline Fire Hall on Thursday February 8 from 7 to 8 30 p m for dogs lacking rabies immunity. Dr B E Frahm will supervise and the fee is 150 per dog. Dogs must be vaccinated before licensing.
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BE. W. Frahm
American Legion to Sponsor Nationwide NBC Broadcasts
The American Legion will sponsor four NBC radio broadcasts in February 1951 titled Mor the Common Defense. Air times are 3:00 to 3:30 p m EST on February 3 10 17 and 24 from Radio City New York City. The first program In God Is Our Trust will address spiritual mobilization and February 10 will cover industrial mobilization with Land of the Free.
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Legion
NBC
Legionaires
Doris Corwith
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Pvt. Thomas
Korea
Chamber of Commerce
Pvt
James M. Thomas
Saesbo
Pusan
First Cavalry
Japan
Jim
Saline Valley Farms
M. B. Gallagher
Rica
Michigan Press Association
Olds Hotel
Edient of
Albion
Adj
American Legion
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