Washtenaw Soil District elects new officers and directors
At the Washtenaw County Soil Conservation District annual meeting on January 22 at Pittsfield Grange new directors Frank Geiger and Clayton Parr were elected. Dr. L G Steiner was named chairman with Clayton Parr as vice chairman, Gordon Gill secretary, and Albert Ruhlig treasurer. The board meets monthly in Ann Arbor with public attendance welcome.
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Washtenaw County
Steiner
Clayton Parr
Manchester
Gordon Gill
Ypsilanti
Albert Ruhlig
Dexter
Agricultural Extension Office
Court House
Ann Arbor
Fruit Growth Meeting to Outline 1958 Spray Program
Extension specialist C A Langer from Michigan State College will present the 1958 spray program at the annual fruit growth meeting. The Monroe event, hosted by R J Laser, meets Thursday February 26 at 8:00 p.m. in the basement of the Greening Building, County Agent's office, corner of South Monroe and 2nd Streets. All county fruit growers are welcome.
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C. A. Langer
Michigan State College
Monroe
2Nd Streets
R. J. Laser
Monroe County
Pomona Grange Holds February Meeting in Webster Hall
Washtenaw County Pomona Grange gathered 60 members from six subordinate Granges at Webster Community Hall on February 10. Pomona Master William Hayes led the business session. The group mourned Richard O Williams of Milan and appointed Mrs. Walter Gale Mrs. Fred Arend and Mrs. Andrew Campbell in the wake of his death. The lecturer introduced was Mrs. Erwin Freder-
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Ick
Mark Luthers
Stony Creek
Webster
Washtenaw County
Pomona Grange
Webster Community Hall
Pomona
William Hayes
Walter Gale
Fred Arend
Andrew Campbell
Richard O. Williams
Milan
Erwin Freder
Red Arrow Memorial Highway Dedication Planned
The formal dedication of US 12 across Michigan as the Red Arrow Memorial Highway will occur Sunday March 22. State officials including Charles M Ziegler will lead ceremonies at New Bufalo and Ply mouth Road Detroit then Jackson with National Guard and local officials in attendance. The Red Arrow Band will provide music and a roadside park for veterans will be established along the route.
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Red Arrow Memorial Highway
Charles M. Ziegler
New Bufalo
Red Arrow Memorial Gardens
Plymouth Road
Detroit
Jackson
Ziegler
State of
Michigan
National Guard
American Legion
Red Arrow Band
Michigan National Guard
Quote on mothers by Pearl Buck sparks debate
The remark from Pearl Buck labeling certain women as amiable and bovine prompts discussion on motherhood and social expectations. Critics call the comment stereotyping while supporters argue it highlights practical maternal instincts.
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Pearl Buck
Saline High School Band to Attend District Contest in Ypsilanti
Saline High School Band under director Arthur Katterjohn will travel to Michigan State Normal College in Ypsilanti for the District Band and Orchestra Contest. Judges from colleges will evaluate bands from area schools against performance standards, with ratings up to Fourth or possibly Fifth division.
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Saline
Harry Alford
England
Homer LeGassey
Sequoia
California
Ypsilanti
Arthur Katterjohn
Michigan State Normal College
Michigan Band and Orchestra Association
Milan
Dexter
Ann Arbor
Michigan's Fiscal Experience Mirrors Other States Since WWII
The article notes Michigan faces present financial difficulties but argues the state's fiscal path since World War II mirrors that of other states. It cites wartime surpluses, rising revenue income, and constrained expenses as common trends observed by the Council of State Governments.
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Michigan
The
Council of State Governments Ad
Michigan to face tax and service cut options amid shortfalls
The state faces a cash shortage as revenues fail to keep pace with rising postwar spending. Michigan weighs two remedies: cut major services or raise taxes, after other states boosted sales and corporate taxes and reduced budget surpluses. Legislature must decide promptly.
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Michigan
Georgia
Maine
South Carolina
Alabama
Rhode Island
Wyoming
Arkansas
North Dakota
Cockroach on TV Assuredly Harmless Visitor to DC Homes
The district rodent control director reports the brown banded cockroach invading TV sets is nearly harmless. It mainly feeds on excess glue at connections and poses little danger to residents.
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District of Columbia
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