Pension push in Michigan prompts tax and policy debate
In Michigan the old age assistance plan faces expansion to add 25 000 to 30 000 recipients as lawmakers wrestle with financing. Michigan Mirror reports on the 1939 amendments to the Social Security Act and the roles of state tax officials, the township supervisors association, and the looming 1941 legislature amid a general fund deficit. Plymouth notes two quirky gardening prizes: a flowering quince and a prize squash.
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Lansing
Woods
Colorado
California
Ohio
Michigan
Michigan State College
Michigan Mirror
McPherson
State Association of Township Supervisors
Plymouth
MPA
Robert D. Willoughby
Community Notes On Weddings And Sundry Gatherings
Central York residents Mr and Mrs Chester Pullen of Milan visited Mrs Alger Allison Sunday. Detroit visitors Joseph and Raymond Sweeney spent the weekend with Joseph Sweeney Sr. Hattie Murray hosted a turkey and oyster supper for 47 with Electra Murray present. A wedding party for Evelyn Merrell William and William Tawes occurred in Grand Rapids and Los Angeles. Bert Creger family gathered in Milan for a birthday surprise for Mrs Creger. Ice cream and cake were served during the social.
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Chester Pullen
Milan
Alger Allison
Joseph Sweeney
Raymond Sweeney
Detroit
Joseph, Sweeney
Hattie Murray
Electra
Marion Murray
Superior Township
Dan Murray
Ridge, Road
Myrl Murray
Mooreville
Parker Murray
Salem Township
Charles Murray
Elwin Sanders
Jack Gable
Carlton Murray
Hula Akers
Carl“Thomas
Williams
Evelyn Merrell William
Grand Rapids
William Tawes
Los Angeles
Bert Creger
Dale
Dorothy
Claud Creger
Leo Creger
Ann Arbor
Howard Zimmerman
Riga
Raymond Service
Adrian
Judd District Social Notes Include Visits and Ailments
Willie Ery has chickenpox. Gale Riggs was in Ann Arbor last Thursday. Mrs. Raymond Riggs visited sister Mrs. Arnot in Milan on Saturday. Mr. and Mrs. A G Richards and Mr. and Mrs W Ery attended an auction near Carleton on Wednesday. Clifford Richards birthday party Saturday night. Sidney Yape of Ann Arbor and Clifford Richards Willow visited D G Richards and Joan Marie Richards of Ypsilanti were Sunday visitors.
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Willie Ery
Gale Riggs
Ann Arbor
Raymond Riggs
Arnot
Milan
A. G. Richards
W. Ery
Carleton
A.G. Richards
D. G. Richards
Clifford Richards
Sidney Yape
Willow
Joan Marie Richards
Ypsilanti
Hammond District Social Notes Highlight Local Visits
Robert Vaness and a Detroit acquaintance spent Sunday with Mr and Mrs Hovey Needham. Hovey Needham called on Ernest Needham of Milan Thursday. Robert Hammond and spouse visited Chester Richard at Holloway Sunday. BE Stimpson hosted Sunday guests including John Stimpson Berkley Theodore Stimpson Sally and Julia Gordon.
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Robert Vaness
Detroit
Hovey Needham
Ernest Needham
Milan
Robert Hammond
Chester Richard
Holloway
BE. O. Stimpson
John Stimpson
Berkley
Theodore Stimpson
Sally
Julia Gordon
West Saline Social Notices Highlight Local Visits and Events
Mrs Paul Kleuter spent the first of the week with relatives in Ohio. The Seeger family faces a March jury term. Ernest Hayes remains seriously ill in Northville hospital. A large crowd enjoyed roller skating at Polar Bear Casino on Sunday. The Heiningers hosted Mr and Mrs Matthew Seeger for a Monday supper. The Campbell anniversary was celebrated with an open house in Ann Arbor. Detroit visitors Schwoches called en route from Wisconsin where they bought a new car. Mrs Michael Sage injured a hand breaking up coal. possible thumb bone fracture. A Miscellaneous shower honored Mr and Mrs Edward Sneary, Doris Gilbert bride.
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Paul Kleuter
Ohio
W. P. Schwoche
Morenci
Mathew Seeger
Ernest Hayes
Northville Hospital
Polar Bear Casino
Ardis Heininger
Matthew Seeger
Fred Arend
Dan Campbell
Ann Arbor
G. E. Schwoche
Detroit
W. B. Schwocho
Wisconsin
Michael Sage
Mooreville Hall
Edward Sneary
Doris Gilbert
Weekend social notes from Macon area residents
Detroit visitor Miss Ardith Baily spent the weekend at her Macon home. Mr and Mrs John Moody called on George Cook near Pentecost. Mrs Zella Nichols of Jackson visited her parents Mr and Mrs Almon Kutler Thursday. Mr and Mrs Paul Holmes of Sand Creek were guests of Mr and Mrs Elwyn Bugle Sunday evening. William Hendershot visited his uncle Lee Ferguson in Ypsilanti for the weekend. Mr and Mrs Roy McCollum spent the week at Holloway with Mr and Mrs Herman Steuwe. Argyle Biddle of Ypsilanti spent Thursday evening with several local families. The Furgacs child Johnie suffered a severe hand injury after getting drawn into a wringer last week.
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Ardith Baily
Detroit
John Moody
George Cook
Pentecost
Zella, Nichols
Jackson
Almon Kutler
Paul Holmes
Sand Creek
Elwyn Bugle
William Hendershot
Ypsilanti
Lee Ferguson
Roy McCollum
Holloway
Herman Steuwe
Argyle Biddle
Kenneth, Frost
C O. Baily
Addie Binns
Whittaker
Ethel Hartman
Mary
Blissfield
Joy Hartman
Ann Arbor
J. D. Frost
Johnie
Joseph Furgacs
M. J. Augustus
Lee Augustus
Fred Bailey
Claud Bailey
Local Births and Visits In Tecumseh Area
Born to Mr and Mrs Clyde Burleson a son David LeRoy at Tecumseh hospital. Charles Burleson of Dearborn visited his parents Mr and Mrs D L Burleson. Mrs Inez Halpin of Flint called on Mr and Mrs W Payne. Rev and Mrs A B Robinson of Azalia were visitors. Elwyn Bugbe discharged after appendectomy from Tecumseh hospital and convalesces at home.
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Clyde Burleson
Tecumseh Hospital
David LeRoy
Charles Burleson
Dearborn
D. L. Burleson
Edward Miller
Nippesing Lake
Addie Crittenden
Inez Halpin
Flint
W. Payne
A.B. Robinson
Courts of Honor Set for Scout Advancement in Area
Boy Scout advancement relies on self effort with leader support. Upcoming Courts of Honor will be at Woodruff school on Tuesday April 2 and at Saline on Wednesday March 27. Before boards of review scouts must pass troop committee review to verify required work and good citizenship.
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Woodruff School
Saline
Songs Stunts Games and Stories Course at Newkirk Camp
A course titled Songs Stunts Games and Stories is set for Saturday afternoon March 2 at Newkirk Scout camp. It runs 2 30 p m to 9 p m totaling six hours credit toward Scouters Training Award and the Scoutmasters Key. Nine scouters including Harold S Price Edward Branchfield C J Bacley Edwin C Oakes Dr Albert J Logan and Walter S Holmlund will present. No charge for the course or evening meal. expenses covered by the Scout Council. Attendees expected from Saline.
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Newkirk
C. J. Bacley
Edwin C. Oakes
Albert J. Logan
Walter S. Holmlund
Scout Council
Saline
Machines Lead in Farm Hazards
H H Musselman head of Michigan State College agricultural engineering warns that farm hazards rise with increased rural electricity. He notes shocks can be deadly, haymow accidents from haste, and broken guards. He urges safeguards, careful feeding, and time to do jobs safely to avoid crippling injuries.
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H. H. Musselman
Agricultural Engineering Department
Michigan State College
Michigan
Musselman
Professor Musselman
Boulder Dam Argues for Colorado River Control and Use
The Colorado River, once the Southwest’s menace, is tamed by Boulder Dam. Construction began 1931, completed in 1935, creating a 30.5 million acre foot reservoir. The dam generates power, irrigates farmland, and provides domestic water, while halting floods and drawing half a million visitors yearly.
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Boulder Dam
Black Canyon
Colorado River
Southwest
Colorado
Imperial Valley
California
Yuma
Arizona
Colorado Basin
Santa Fe
New Mexico
Congress
South
Saline F F A Weighs Games Banquet Plans
The Saline chapter of the Future Farmers of America met February 27 in the high school agriculture room. They discussed basketball schedules including a Wednesday game against Ypsilanti and a Friday game with Chelsea at Chelsea. A father and son banquet was set for March 15 with brief speeches and songs after the meeting.
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Saline
Future Farmers
Saline F. F. A
Ypsilanti
Saline-Milan
Chelsea
F. F. A. Father and Son
Appointment of Administrator for Aaron Luckhardt Estate
Public notice in The Saline Observer announces a probate hearing on March 26 1940 at 10:00 AM in Ann Arbor to consider Amos C Luckhardt petitioning to grant administration of Aaron Luckhardt deceased to Ernest Luckhardt or another suitable person. Judge Jay G Pray presides with Nora O Borgert recording. Publication dates Feb 29 March 7 and March 14 1940.
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State OF Michigan
Washtenaw
Ann Arbor
Said
Jay G. Pray
Aaron Luckhardt
Amos C. Luckhardt
Ernest Luckhardt
Saline
Nora O. Borgert
Register of Probate
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Pi Mirror
Mon- Lortisan News
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Michigan Press Association
OLD Postoffich and Library
O. D. Hoffman
Ford-Ferguson
Wiedman Auto Company
Central York
Judd
Hammond District
West Saline
Macon
Ewart
Jacob Klock
Alice Carlton
Klock
Jacob
David Landy Furniture Company
Michigan Avenue
Saline, Mich
Owen
Moeft Saline, Michigan
Detroit Edison
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