Local notices and visits span Washtenaw County week
Ben Uphaus was in Detroit on business Friday. Mr. and Mrs Wayne Dick visited Detroit Sunday. Mrs D I Klein suffers a severe rheumatism attack. Max Fosdick and family shopped Ann Arbor Saturday. J A Burtis of Ypsilanti was a Saturday business visitor. William and Mrs Kinsley attended business in Ann Arbor Monday. Carl Smith and Joseph Schaible traveled to Manchester Tuesday on business. The Lutheran ladies bake sale at Fucs store Saturday afternoon. Oscar Klump auction set for Friday February 24. Minnie Jones visited her brother Frank D Jones in Ann Arbor Monday. Mason ic temple school of instruction in Ypsilanti Friday evening February 24. All officers urged to attend. William Martin, Henry Morris and daughter Mary honored Eli DeVoe funeral in Ann Arbor Sunday. Lloyd Cole family and Bruce Shelton of Detroit were guests of A E Cole. Dr C O Woodbridge hosted Gordon Quick of Maple Creek Saskatchewan and Mrs John Wilson of Harrow, Canada. A two headed calf born near Willis drew local attention. Dorothy Westrick, nurse trainee from Te tezo Ohio, visiting this week. Glenn Naylor of Ann Arbor and Archie Balich of Pittsfield attended AuSable-Oscadia Society meeting in Detroit Saturday. Bridge club and Brass drama notices noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ben Uphaus
Detroit
Wayne Dick
D. I. Klein
Max Fosdick
Ann Arbor
J. A. Burtis
Ypsilanti
William Kinsley
Carl Smith
Joseph Schaib
Manchester
Oscar Klumpp
Minnie Jones
Frank D. Jones
Ann Arbour
Masonic Temple
William Martin
Henry Morris
Mary
Eli, DeVoe
Lloyd Cole
Bruce Shelton
A. E. Cole
C. 0
Woodbridge
Gordon Quick
Maple Creek
Sasktchewan
John Wilson
Harrow
Canada
Harvey Aray
Willis
Dorothy Westrick
St. Vincent’s Hospital
Tetezo, Ohio
Harry Westrick
F. B. Sellen
G. D. Finkbeiner
Sam Lambarth
Marandais
Arthur Day
Matilda Morris
Clarence Nevris
Charles Graff
American Legion
Ecards
Clayton EB. Denke
Washtenaw County
Michigan Association of Drain Commissioners
Mt. Clemons
Lake City roads cited as horrid condition
Thity years ago Jacob Sturm has gone to Lake City. The roads generally are in a horrible condition. A Detroit architect discussed plans with the Presbyterian committee for a new church edifice. The Maine explosion narrative follows with casualties and initial misperceptions about the ship’s destruction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jacob Sturm
Lake City
Joseph Schaible
Katie Hack
Ledi
Mars
Julia Gillen
Detroit
Presbyterian Church
Maine
Havana Harbor
George Washington
Fifteen Years Ago Births and Local Notices
A column recalls births with dates and families, mentions January 29 and February 1 births to Schaffer and Gross families, and Wilmington daughter born to Josenhans. It notes Acme Tent K O T M X L hosting guests, S D Williams of Detroit to address the gathering, and local dog tax enforcement warnings. Mrs McTalgert and children visit Rowe family, plus Ethel Lindsley birthday party.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herman Gross
Carl Schaffer
Edgrand Tlenne
Hastings
Carl Josenhans
Wilmington
North Carolina
Acme
L. C. DM
S. D. Williams
Detroit
Grape Leaf Hopper Damage and Control in Vineyards
Orchard gleanings discuss grape leaf hoppers insect damage to foliage and fruit. wintering adults attack in spring. clean up litter and spray young hoppers with nicotine sulfate from beneath vines to reach the base where they cluster. Sprayed grapes show higher sugar content and lower acidity than unsprayed, with analyses noting significant quality differences.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jate
Borsteaux
Not Too Late to Patch Those Strawberry Beds
University of Wisconsin fruit specialist C L Kuchner urges protection of strawberry beds from thawing and freezing in late winter. He notes any patch not yet covered can still be protected with success using marsh hay rye or wheat straw and warns against oat, timothy or clover dry coverings that invite weeds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. L. Kuchner
University of Wisconsin
Kuehner
Naehner
One of Big Advantages of Dwarf Apple Trees
A historical notice discusses dwarf apple trees advantages and drawbacks. It notes early bearing in Alexander when grown as dwarfs, better fruit quality, shorter tree life, and higher maintenance. It suggests suitability for city lots or short-term fruit goals, not profitable for commercial orchards.
Peach Bark Beetles Rarely Attack Healthy Peach Trees
Beetles mostly target trees in poor vigor from winter injury yellows or borer attacks. Remedy centers on treating underlying issues. A tonic boost with nitrogenous fertilizer helps. A repellent wash of stiff whitewash and lime sulfur applied in early spring are recommended.
Horticulture Tips on Pruning and Pest Prevention
Practical advice from a horticulture note on pruning apple tree suckers and dehorning peach trees to improve yield. It also recommends using a cake of soap on trunks to deter rabbits. The text notes greening as a top commercial apple and urges careful pruning as trees age.
Also Mentioned on This Page
W. E. Dietiker
Embahner
Salnie
Michigan
Fucss
Glenn, Naylor
Archie Balich
Pittsfield
The
AuSable-Oscadia Society
Brigewater Dramatic Club
Amling the Breakers
Opera ‘Reuse
Wheeler’s
Sherman Cook
David Sloss
Lst
Jersey Cattle Club
CG. D. Finkbeiner
Arthur Hagen
Jersey Calf’ Club
Washington Club
Washington
Mr. Cook
Ypsilanti’s
Betty’s
Huron Street
Ypsilanti, Mich
George McTalgert
Gregory
John Rowe
Ethel Lindsley
Ethel
Hing
Wiedman Auto
OSS & Sons
Dware
Liberty Theatre
New York
Dallais
Mary Astor
Lloyd Hughes
Producers Association
Plymouth Rocks
Rhode Island
White Plymouth Rocks
S. C. White
Michigan Ave
Observer
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