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Newspaper
Saline Observer
Location
Saline, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Jan 01, 1953
Page
8
Smiths Floor Coverings of 205 N Main, Ann Arbor, will open a new store at 207 E Washington St due to rising sales. The existing 235 N Main St location will continue to handle linoleum tile and wall coverings while the new store expands carpet and rug offerings.
Mrs. Frank A Wallo 60 a resident of Ann Arbor for years died Sunday morning at Beyer Memorial Hospital Ypsilanti after a brief illness She was born September 29 1892 in Austria Hungary and came to this area with her husband in 8 years ago The funeral was held at St Francis of Assisi Catholic Church in Ann Arbor and she is survived by her husband two sons six daughters three brothers and two sisters totaling 10 grandchildren and other relatives.
Excerpts record balloon ascent by Levens and Anderson reaching 7400 feet near Rapid City on November 11, 1935 breaking altitude marks. It notes King George V death January 20, 1935 and Prince of Wales becoming king, plus severe winter and 1936 flood and mining rescues in Nova Scotia.
Detroit wrestler Ali Baba defeats Dick Shikat at Olympia arena to claim the world wrestling championship on April 24 1936. Mark Ludgen sells his drug business to Hugh Kegeling in Saline after operating since January 1 1928, on June 1 1936.
A new one year practical nursing course begins January 26 1953 at the Ann Arbor Practical Nurse Education Center. The program offers a $110 fee with loans available and pays during hospital affiliation. Requirements include ages 17 to 55 health and aptitudes tests with a four month training plus seven month hospital work earning $3.50 a day.
Elvin Armbruster of A M Chevrolet Co predicted a groundbreaking Chevrolet car to be shown soon. He spoke after a Detroit meeting where 1958 plans were unveiled to dealers, asserting unprecedented backing and strong sales potential for the new model. He aims for a local display and expects record crowds at the showroom.
The 50th anniversary Ford Golden Jubilee tractor, with hydraulic controls and three point linkage, will be shown at Wiedman Tractor Sales in Saline on Saturday January 8 1958. It surpasses the Model 8N in power and size, weighs about 2510 pounds, and uses the new overhead valve Ford Red Tiger engine.
Water users report rusty and smelly water. The Michigan Health Department responds noting Saline City water contains about 1.0 part per million iron, well above the 0.2 ppm threshold, causing iron to oxidize and precipitate in the system.
The text notes rust particles produce red water and iron causes swampy taste and odor sometimes called old oaken bucket odor. Red water is intensified where dead ends exist. It suggests that a routine flushing program can somewhat reduce these problems.
A new Farm Income Tax Record Book, designed for farm records, is now available this fall. It supports cash or accrual methods and aligns with Form 1040 F headings, including a summary page for totals and simple instructions for filing.
Specialists at Michigan State College collaborated with the Internal Revenue Service to develop a new Farm Income Tax Account. The book was reviewed by Detroit and Washington offices and is being distributed across Washtenaw County by the Washtenaw County Bankers Association. Farmers who have not received a copy should contact their local banker or the Agricultural Extension office in Ann Arbor.
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