Area Farmers Can Still Get Sugar Beet Acreage
Monroe County farmers still have sugar beet acreage available says County Agricultural agent R J Laser. He notes signups are incomplete and urges interested growers to contact local fieldmen from Buckeye Sugar Company Northern Sugar and the A S C office by February 1 to contract.
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Monroe County
R. J. Laser
Laser
Earl Heath
A.S.C
Monroe
John Luft
Buckeye Sugar Company
H. H. Heilman
Northern Sugar Company
Thaw Pipes Safely Without Flame Or Lye
Michigan State University expert Richard G. Pfister warns against using a blow torch or lye to thaw frozen farm pipes. Practical methods include hot water on wrapped pipe layers, thermal tape, infrared heat lamps, and a farm welder with careful timing to prevent overheating.
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Richard G. Pfister
Michigan State University
Lce
Pfister
Michigan farm economist sees 1955 corn at $1.25 max
Karl T. Wright of Michigan State University estimates the 1955 corn crop in Michigan likely cannot exceed $1.25 per bushel due to record supplies and large government holdings. He adds wheat may top near $1.95, supported by large old crop stocks and the price support program. Pea beans are expected to stay near or below the support level because of ample stocks.
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Michigan
Karl T. Wright
Michigan State University
Wright
Mary Martha Guild meeting at Trinity Lutheran plans year programs
The Mary Martha Guild of Trinity Lutheran Church met in the basement last Thursday evening with Mrs. Willare Theuree as hostess. Rev. Engel gave a lecture on the North Commandment. Refreshments were served by Mrs. Fred Korte and others. The program committee presented the year’s programs.
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Mary Martha Guild
Trinity Lutheran Church
Willare Theuree
Engel
Fred Korte
Roland Goetz
Ormond Seitz
Carl Seeger
Ben Phillips
Alfred Morton Honored For His Work By Gov Williams
Alfred Morton of Ypsilanti received a governor’s certificate from Gov. G men Williams at the State House for outstanding grain production in 1955. He earlier won top prizes at the Saline Fair for winter barley oats and winter wheat with a third prize for soy beans. his son Mark won for Craig oats.
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G. Mennen Williams
Alfred Morton
Ypsilanti
Ira Fuller
Morton
Tuttle Hill Road
State House
Lansing
Mark Morton
Michigan State University
Michigan State Normal College
Michigan Crop Improvement Association
Michigan Foundation Seed Association
Williams
Newman Club gets acquainted at St John’s Church
About 120 students attended the Newman Club get acquainted party at St. John’s Church on Tuesday evening. Officers for the semester are Gerald Coscarelly president Shirley Clancy corresponding secretary Theresa DeShane and Martha Diegel treasurer. Dr Herbert Caswell assistant professor of natural science spoke on science and religion. Hilton Falahee of the mathematics department is Newman Club sponsor.
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Normal College
Newman Club
St. John’s Church
Gerald Coscarelly
Shirley Clancy
Theresa DeShane
Martha Diegel
Herbert Caswell
Normal
Hilton Falahee
Women’s Guild Marks 50th Anniversary at St Paul’s
The Women’s Guild of St. Paul’s Evangelical and Reformed Church in Saline celebrated its 50th anniversary on February 7 in the church dining hall. Origins lie in the 1906 Frauen Verein and the Ladies’ Aid society, with the Ladies’ Auxiliary joining in 1920 and the combined group forming the Women’s Guild in 1940. A powwow supper served 80 members at 12 month themed tables, with hostesses listed and devotions by Mrs. George Winkle.
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Women’s Guild
St. Paul’s
Reuben Finkbeiner
Florence Ehnis
Clara Finkbeiner
David Wahl
Lloyd Dell
Raymond Alber
Milton Finkbeiner
Lee Robison
Alvin Siemisen
Verona Little
Carl Moehn
Reuben Wisel
George Winkle
Siemsen
Esther Landwehr
Holy Land
Sallee Wood
George Wood
Germany
Party Honors 4 H Boosters at Washtenaw County Event
Over 200 Washtenaw County Friends of 4 H and 4 H leaders were honored at a Saturday night party at Pittsfield Townhall. The Washtenaw County 4 H Service Club sponsors the event recognizing strong 4 H support with a 42nd annual service plaque. Games and dancing closed the program.
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Washtenaw County
Friends of
Pittsfield
Mrs. Lutz Hosts Federated Church Circle Inaugural Meeting
Mrs. John Lutz was hostess to the Evening Circle of the Federated Church last Tuesday at her home. Officers are Mrs. Helen Strieter president Mrs. Paul Klueter vice president and Mrs. Thomas King secretary treasurer. Bible study was led by Mrs. Klueter.
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Lutz
John Lutz
Federated Church
Helen Strieter
Paul Klueter
Thomas King
Klueter
Beals 94 Bags Deer in Michigan 1955 Season
Old hunter Beals of Manton Michigan believed to be the oldest sportsman to bag a deer in Michigan during the 1955 season. He killed a four point 150 pound buck in Kalkaska County and noted it was the 113th deer he has killed since he began hunting 42 years ago before any deer limit existed. Another note covers Brooklyn Dodgers salaries with Roy Campanella earning about 52000 the team’s highest paid player. Duke Snider’s new raise is mentioned as equal in effect per a Bavasi remark.
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Harvey ‘Beals
Manton
Michigan
Beals
Kalkaska
Brooklyn Dodgers
Roy Campanella
Buzie Bavasi
Dodger
Duke Snider
Campanella
Bavasi
Duke
Saline Man Richard Hoeft Completes Army Training
Private Richard O. Hoeft 18 son of Mr and Mrs Owen A Huck of Saline completes eight week basic training at Fort Sill. He served in the 617th Field Artillery Observation Battalion and is a 1955 Saline High School graduate who worked at Hoeft’s Service Station before enlisting last September. He is now stationed at Fort Riley Kansas for further training.
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Richard O. Hoeft
Owen A. Huck
Henry St., Saline
Fort Sil
Hoeft
617Th Field Artillery
Saline High School
Army
Richard
Fort Riley
Kansas
Miss Agnes Peoples Leads 25 Girl Scouts in Saline
In Saline Mrs. Agnes Peoples, formerly a Boston teacher, heads a girl scout troop with 25 members. Assistant leader is Mrs. Rolland Sutton.
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Agnes Peoples
Boston, Mass
Saline
Rolland Sutton
Saline Observer Report From February 16, 1956
The Saline Observer issue from February 16, 1956 likely contains local news briefs, notices and community updates for Saline. Details are truncated but may include municipal notes, events, or society items.
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the Saline Observer
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Newman
Oldsmobile
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Tomorro
A. & M. Chevrolet Company
Michigan Ave
Fort Sill
Olds
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