Local Social Visit Roundup from Bridgewater and Nearby
Social visits span Bridgewater Saline Lodi and Scio with Mr and Mrs Fred Bach Mr and Mrs Jacob Renz Mr and Mrs George Weber Mr and Mrs Herman Meyer and children. Wayne area events include a Valentine party hosted by Raymond Eschelbach and Clarence Pfauss Happy Girls club meets Alberta Beyer death of Mrs John Laing noted with burial in Saline and services in Bowmansville NY.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Bach
Saline
Wiliam Schumacher
Jacob Renz
George Weber
Lodi
Herman Meyer
Fred ‘Horning
Scio
Ladies’ Aid
St. Johns ‘Church
Joseph Burmeister
Harold Bersucher
Martha Reyer
Pauline Brown
Raymond Eschelbach
Manchester
Clarence Pfauss
Freedom
Fifteen Years Ago In Bridgewater and Detroit Visits
Fifteen years ago in Bridgewater Leo Westphal was a Detroit visitor Thursday. George Bersuder bought a Ford from H Huber. Frank Riedel died suddenly at St Marys hospital Detroit. We have 45 electric light subscribers with 20 wired. G E Middleness is in Detroit for a few days. George Boettner auto dealer brought three cars from Detroit. Mrs Arthur Gordon returned Thursday from Hillsdale Pittsford visit with her parents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leo Westphal
Detroit
George Bersuder
H. Huber
Frank Riedel
St. Mary's Hospital
G. E. Middleness
George Boettner
Arthur Gordon
Hillsdale
Pittsford
Mrs Libbie Laing Dies in New York While Visiting
Mrs Libbie Laing longtime Saline township resident died Saturday in Bowmansville New York at her daughter Mrs J J Browner home She was widow of John Laing born in Germany and came to this area in youth Survived by two daughters two sisters six grandchildren and three great grandchildren Burial was in Oakwood Cemetery and funeral services were held at Muehlig chapel then Trinity Lutheran Church with Rev Adolf Lederer officiating
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Happy Girls
Alberta Beyer
Mike Teufel
Annn Arbor
John Laing
Libbie Laing
Saline Township
J. J. Browner
Bowmansville
N. Y
Oakwood
Browner
J. Ey Stoll
Ann Arbor
Anna Teufel
Bridgewater
Bertha Klumpp
Saline
Muehlig Chapel
Trinity Lutheran Church
Adolf Lederer
Michener Denies U S Buying Macon Land
Congressman Earl C Michener denies federal interest in Macon Tecumseh land deals. He says the government seeks a roughly 200 acre site near Toledo and Detroit courts but has taken no action yet. Realtors and landowners have sent site proposals and a government representative will visit Michigan to inspect candidates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Macon
Tecumseh
Earl C. Michener
Tecumseh Herald
Michener
Perry Satterthwaite
Toledo
Detroit
Michigan
Red Cross Appeal for Wider Public Sympathy
The writer urges broader humanitarian aid as modern life grows complex. Highlighting the Red Cross campaign, the piece praises volunteers and appeals for more financial support to help the sick and suffering during disasters and daily crises.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Cross
Local Social Notes From Lenawee County Weekends
Mrs Victor Bushrow spent Monday in Dundee on business. Mrs Edgar Buttolph to teach Prairie school next year. Mrs Clara Hillis visiting Onsted with Mr and Mrs Lyle Des Ermin. John Underwood's guests in Tecumseh were Mr and Mrs Albert Tannenburger. Mrs Ford Exelby recovering after surgery at Emma L Bixby hospital Adrian. Thelma Sturtevant joined alumni meeting in Blissfield. Ellis McKinney and J F McKinney visited Ernest Taylor family. Exelby and Benedicts visited Irene Williams patient at St Josephs Ann Arbor. Dorothy Martin visiting Royal Oak parents. Arthur Barak and Lloyd Withington visited in home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Victor Bushrow
Dundee
Edgar Buttolph
Clara Hillis
Lyle Des Ermin
Onsted
John Underwood
Albert Tannenburger
Tecumseh
Ford Exelby
Emma L. Bixby Hospital
Adrian
Dewey Sturtevant
Thelma
Blissfield
Lenawee County
R. J. Benedict
Irene Williams
St. Joseph’s Mercy Hospital
Ann,Arbor
Dorothy Martin
Royal Oak
J. D. Martin
Arthur Barak
Arthur, Jr
Lloyd Withington
Detroit
Local Happenings in Chelsea and surrounding areas
A February 23 special meeting of the 0. E. 8. initiates events in the area. Cady's Corner Gas Station was robbed Saturday night of $16 and two rifles. Mrs. Bert Gillen is in Jefferson Clinic Detroit undergoing surgery with hopeful indications. A community dinner and father and son banquet are scheduled at local churches with speakers from Ann Arbor. Chelsea burglars linked to Vogel Wurster raid are captured and awaiting state prison transport. suspects from Hamtramck have tied to eastern Michigan robberies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cady
Methodist Church
Jay G. Pray
Ann Arbor
St. Paul’s
Roscoe Bonisteel
Ann ‘Arbor
Lee Tescher
Erwin Schmid
Vogel & Wurster
Chelsea
State
Hamtramck
Michigan
Automotive shifts forecast by University of Michigan expert
Professor Walter E. Lay of the University of Michigan outlines trends in automotive development. He cites rival transmission systems, downdraft carburetors, aerodynamic bodies, and a hybrid power plant mixing gasoline and heavy oil burner features. A modified Diesel truck is already in production by a British firm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter E. Lay
University of Michigan College of Engineering
Law
Dr W T Claxton Warns On Gas Dangers At School
In a Britton Observer report Dr. W T Claxton spoke at a local school about common gas accident causes. He warned carbon monoxide is odorless and deadly, outlining symptoms and safety steps for rescue and ventilation during fires and leaks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. T. Claxton
Saline and Britton Split Basketball Games at Saline Court
Britton first team lost 29 to 18 to Saline as Saline defense limited Britton under the basket. Saline second team fell 22 to 13 while Saline players Gross and Westphal led scoring with six and eight points respectively.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Britton High School
Saline
Britton
Salifie
Adams
Oliver
Gross
Edgar Westphal
Ernst
Ivan
A. Westphal
Alber
F Gross
Wicesn
Howard
BE. Westphal
Wiedmayer
Brown
F Britton
Speeder
I Adams
Clement
Gorham
Aalday Bird
Seeger
F. Jedele
Dieterle
Hunt
Armbr
Exelby
F - Cheever
F - Chase
F . Frear
Art and Music Program at Woman's Club
Mrs. Max Fosdick hosted a Tuesday afternoon meeting of the Woman's club featuring a music and art program. Mrs. G T Alexander presented on Gutzon Borglum and his sculpture, while Mrs. Luther Briggs spoke on the history of famous hymns. The roll call covered modern art and the group sang hymns after the program. The March 3 meeting moves to Mrs. Kate Weiennett's home, past presidents to lead.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Max Fosdick
G. T. Alexander
Luther Briggs
Kate Weiennett
William Hart
St. John's Lutheran Church Service and English Dates
St. John's Lutheran Church Bridgewater invites attendees to divine service at 10 a.m. and Sunday school at 11 a.m. English services are held on the second and fourth Sundays each month. Pastor M. G. Phillipp leads. Noah, a famed figure, is referenced in context.
Alfalfa Demand Grows Across Michigan Soils
Michigan's alfalfa acreage rose from 74 000 acres in 1919 to 598 000 in 1930 according to agricultural statistician W H Church. State college farm crops and soils departments urge more planting and hold county meetings to explain benefits including soil nitrogen fixation and high value as feed for dairy cattle hogs and poultry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michigan
W. H. Church
Michigan State College
Soils Department
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Fred Boettner
Fred Gumpper
Erwin Klager
Jacob Finkbeiner
Hugene Betz
SWEET
Austin
Kern Building
Maurer
Jacob Maurer
Prop
Bridgewater Lumber Company
Bridgewater Lumber: Co
J. Finkbeiner
Massey-Harris
Dunham
Ernst Bridgewater
JU. S
Edson R. Waite
Shawnee
Oklahoma
U. of M
The
Britton Observer
Saline and
Saline Victor
Woman's Club
St. John’s
Lutheran Church
Noah
Stella Hooper
East Chestnut Street
Louisville
Koniola
Konjola
Klager
Kinger’s Hatchery
Bridgewater, Mich
Industrials
United States Steel Corp
General Electric Corp
National Biscuit Company
Eb, I. du Pont de Nem. & Co
Union Carb. & Carb. Corp
Westingho
Elec
Mig
American Tobacco Co
Bev
Allied Chemical & Dye Corp
Eastman Kodak Company
American Radiator & Standard Sanitary Corp
Borden Company
Otis Elevator Company
American Smelt, & Ref. Co
Proctor & Gamble Company
American Can Company
International Harvester Co
R. J. Reynolds Teb. Co
Gb” Utilities
American Tel. & Tel. C. Consolidated Gas Co
Offn. Y
United Gas Improvement Co
Western Union Telegraph Co
Electric Bond’ & Shared Co
American Gas & Electric Co
Pacific Gas & Electric Co
American, Power & Eight Co
New York Central R. B. Co
Pennsylvania. Railroad Co. Atch., Top
S. Fe Ry. Co
Southern Pacific Company
Union Pacific Railroad Co. Oils
Standard Oil Company
N. J
Standard Oi1 Company of
Cal
Ind
Texas. Corporation Certificate
Appver
Bank of America
N. A
New York
Cumulative Trust Shares
Brown-Dress &Cq. Inc
Ann Arbor Trust
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