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Newspaper
Saline Observer
Location
Saline, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Feb 07, 1952
Page
2
The report notes corn yields and production gains of 10 to 25 percent for other crops could be achieved if Michigan farmers expand fertilizer use.
Dexter visitors Sunday include Berg and Milton. Mrs Roy Rogers has been confined at home for a week with injuries from a recent ice fall.
Michigan lawmakers rush toward February 21 deadline while seeking revenue to balance a red ink budget. Senator Higgins vows steady taxation work as Republicans plan a larger campaign fund. A constitutional 18 year old voting bill, education TV survey requests, and rising life expectancy cap the report of a busy session.
Civil Defense outlines practical steps for individuals and households. Keep clean and report illness promptly. farm animal and crop disease reports help authorities. give blood samples if asked. vaccinate when advised. boil doubtful water for ten minutes. rely on bottled goods if containers stay intact. avoid rumors to prevent panic. acknowledge that broad citywide destruction is misinformation.
Civil Defense officials warn that a country can be hit by biological war fare despite knowledge to fight it. Citizens should keep their homes and neighborhoods clean, report unusual diseases promptly, and cooperate with medical authorities to win a biological war. The next installment will discuss detection of an attack.
Michigan State extension vet Dr. Glen Reed says dehorning saves money for farmers by reducing injuries and feed losses. Finished cattle fetch higher market prices, with late fall to early spring ideal for the procedure to avoid fly and maggot problems.
U.S. Census statistics compiled by George D. Hurrell show Saline leading four townships in the Ann Arbor area for total farm acreage and crop land. Freedom Lodi and York follow. Augusta heads in number of farms and horticultural crops, Manchester in hay. The data cover 1880 to 1950, indicating farming centers shifting south central in Washtenaw County.
Prof. C. R. Hoglund of Michigan State College calls for a 10 percent rise in milk production, 8 percent in red meat, 15 percent in poultry and turkey meat by 1955 over 1950. He also projects a 5 percent gain in feed grain and a 10 percent rise in hay and pasture through better cropping.
Milwaukee pastor Rev Engle and his Saline relatives visit. Wyandotte and Milan residents spend time in Saline. A large Wynandotte family hosts guests. Legion Auxiliary and Eastern Star gatherings hold events. Engagement party at David Wahl home honors Erma Bollinger with gifts. church youth class host German condition talk by Christa Breitkreutz.
State of Michigan Washtenaw County chancery order requires defendants Cecil and Margaret Stafford Theodore and Margaret Markwood to enter appearance within three months with 40 days to publish notice in the Saline Observer for six weeks. Probate orders set February 27 1952 hearing for Nina Arend guardian account and February 21 1952 final administration for Carl M. Smith estate with Roesch as attorney.
An order for publication was issued in the Probate Office regarding Account No. 27409. The hearing or filing action is noted to occur on the 25th day of the month at the county probate office.
Cappy Miller recalls a winter storm that knocked out power for miles. While crews work to restore service a resident jokes she can’t milk cows by hand, underscoring how easy it is to forget basic skills and the value of tolerance and respecting others choices.
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